Today, Maria talks with Enilda Romero-Hall, Associate Professor of Instructional Design & Technology in the Department of Education at the University of Tampa. Enilda studied Computer Programming before she pursued her Bachelors in Business Administration. She then obtained her Master in Instructional Design & Technology and her PhD in Education. 

Enilda is native of Panama. Her cultural heritage is afro-latinx, and she is fluent in both Spanish and English. As a learner, she has experienced the education system in Panama, Canada, and America.

In this conversation, Enilda talks about the plethora of graduate-level courses she teaches in instructional design, distance education, online social communities, principles of learner motivation, design of online collaborative learning and so much more. She also shares insights about the book she is co-authoring and editing on instructional design research methodologies to help practitioners put theory into practice.

If you are an instructional designer or want to become one or you are an educator interested in learning more about instructional design, this episode is for you. During this conversation, you will learn about the evolution of instructional design over the years, along with the current challenges, future trends, and emerging opportunities.

Tune in to hear from an inspiring leader enhancing student engagement and social impact through instructional design.