Title / Role
Instructional Designer & Team Lead for AI DEvelopment
Personal Interests and Passions
Experienced university-level educator and instructional designer with a strong commitment to fostering transformative learning environments. Skilled in pedagogy and evidence-based practices, leveraging over ten years of expertise to deliver dynamic learning experiences in face-to-face, blended, and online courses. Passionate about the intersection of technology and education, particularly the potential of generative AI to revolutionize teaching and learning, opening new horizons for student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes.
As the founder of ID + AI in Higher Education, a group of instructional designers exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on education, I am dedicated to advancing the field and collaborating with like-minded professionals. Additionally, I am a member of the leadership team for the AI and Education Special Interest Group (SIG) affiliated with the POD Network, which currently includes over 1,800 educators. Through these roles, I actively contribute to the growing discourse surrounding AI's transformative potential in higher education, working to shape the future of teaching and learning in the digital age.
Personal Website / ePortfolio / Personal Web Presence (PWP)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rush-phd-975437151/
