As an Assistant Director for the Center for Academic Technology, Educational Resources & Instructional Design at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Emily Myers manages a team of instructional designers and instructional technologists to partner with faculty from the online MSN and DNP programs to create innovative online learning using Blackboard, Canvas, and iTunes U. Additionally, she works with onsite BSN faculty to design and develop instruction that incorporates active learning strategies using the iPad. The team also provides faculty professional development opportunities focused on leveraging technology to integrate active learning into both the face-to-face and virtual classroom.
Emily holds a Master of Science in Education with a focus in Instructional Design and Technology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She is also a certified Adobe Education Trainer and Apple Learning Academy Specialist. Prior to working as an instructional designer, she was a special education teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for six years. In this setting, she worked to provide innovative and individualized instruction for learners with a variety of needs and ability levels.
Emily will be teaching CI7083 Instructional Design and Technology in Medical Education starting summer 2019.