David Serna
Instructional Technologist at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
- Role
- Instructional Technologist at Johns Hopkins School Of Advanced International Studies Sais
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Serna
As a seasoned Instructional Technologist, I have developed extensive expertise in adult learner theories, virtual reality, and HyFlex teaching and learning. With over a decade of experience in the end-to-end production of instructor-led, blended, and e-learning instructional programs, I have demonstrated success in administering high-quality online training for over educators across China and the USA. My thorough knowledge of e-learning, self-directed learning, and adult learning theories allows me to design and deliver engaging, effective learning experiences for learners of all ages and backgrounds.I excel at collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to ensure that instructional programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each learner. Additionally, I am Quality Matters certified, which underscores my commitment to maintaining high standards in online and hybrid course design and evaluation.
Experience
Instructional Technologist
Johns Hopkins School Of Advanced International Studies Sais
Sep 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Lead the design and deployment of online and hybrid courses in Canvas across SAIS campuses (DC, Europe, Nanjing), ensuring alignment with accessibility standards (UDL, Section 508) and best practices in online pedagogy. Provide expert faculty and student support for instructional technologies including Panopto, Zoom, Turnitin, and Canvas; troubleshoot LMS tools, exams, multimedia integration, and video captioning for international and multilingual learners. Create and launch a cross-campus Faculty Development Hub supporting inclusive EdTech integration, generative AI tools for teaching, and asynchronous workshops on adaptive learning platforms and AI-enhanced tutoring systems. Administer end-of-semester course evaluations via EvalKit; analyze trends and summarize findings for leadership and quality assurance. Pursue advanced training in inclusive, evidence-based teaching and digital innovation strategies for lifelong learning.
Education
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts, English - American Literature and Culture, Minor - Film and Television
2006 — 2010
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Education - MEd, Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
2015 — 2017
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