Education

Instructional Design & Technology

My primary role is to manage a team of instructional designers and technologists to build fully online and hybrid university courses and programs. I love working with faculty to find ways to engage students in deep, practical learning that connects them with the world.  

Teaching Experience

In addition to working as an instructional designer, I've served as a faculty member, teaching Communication, Intro to Web Development, User Science & Testing, and Professional Practice in Web Design.

Learning Experience

I hold a bachelor's degree in Communication & Media Literacy, where I studied critical mass media, a master's degree in Cultural Studies, where I studied the discourses of technology companies and their impact on democracy, and certifications in Web, Application, and Technology Studies with a focus on user experience design.

Thoughts on AI

I’m still finding my position on AI ethics, but I recently heard John Gruber of Daring Fireball interview Kagi founder and CEO Vlad Prelovac on The Talk Show. Vlad said, “I want it to be a hammer in my hands, not a replacement for my mind. (transcript)’' That resonates with me. ChatGPT helps me think through narratives, but like the rest of the web it was trained on, it’s also prone to giving wrong information.

My Educational Technology Philosophy

I believe that the fundamental role of the instructor is to guide the social process of learning. Our goal is to inspire, challenge and excite students as we help them take ownership of their learning. Derek Muller of Veritasium does a great job capturing this way of thinking in the video below: