Emily RodriguezHigher education specialist creating engaging, accessible learning experiences with Quality Matters certification and Canvas expertise.
@emily-rodriguez
Open to discussionsBridging research and practice to create online learning experiences that work for every student.
I'm an educational technologist and researcher dedicated to improving online learning outcomes in higher education. With 12 years of experience and a PhD in Learning Sciences, I've helped institutions transform their approach to online education. My work sits at the intersection of research and practice - I believe the best designs are informed by evidence. What I Do: 📚 Online Program Development - Designed and launched 15+ fully online degree programs 👩🏫 Faculty Development - Trained 500+ faculty in online pedagogy and course design 🔬 Learning Research - Published 20+ peer-reviewed articles on online learning effectiveness ♿ Accessibility - Championed universal design principles across institutions Current Focus: I'm particularly interested in how AI and adaptive learning technologies can personalize the student experience while maintaining the human connection that makes education meaningful. Speaking & Consulting: I regularly speak at conferences like OLC Accelerate, EDUCAUSE, and ISTE. I also consult with institutions on their online learning strategies.
Austin, TX
6+ years experience
Member since December 2025
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Featured Work
Browse project work
Review featured projects, proof-driven outcomes, and published case-study style work.
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Projects (8)
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Adaptive Statistics for First-Gen Students
Adaptive intro-stats redesign for a 1,400-student section sequence — first-gen DFW dropped 18 points without changing the syllabus or the prerequisites.
Adaptive Learning
Equity
+3
489
Generative-AI Composition Cohort
A 10-week faculty cohort that turned the AI panic in writing departments into a shared rubric and four classroom-tested assignments — adopted by 86 instructors in pilot.
Generative AI
Faculty Development
+3
567
QM-Certified Online Course Template
Quality Matters certified course template adopted university-wide for consistent online learning experiences.
Quality Matters
Higher Ed
+3
289
Faculty Development Online Teaching Certificate
Comprehensive faculty development program certifying professors in online pedagogy and course design.
Faculty Development
Higher Ed
+2
412
WCAG 2.2 Course Remediation Sprint
Rapid accessibility uplift for 120 legacy Canvas courses — prioritized by enrollment and legal risk.
WCAG
Accessibility
+2
301
Micro-Credential Stack for Business School
Stackable badges for data literacy, ethics, and storytelling — co-designed with employers and career services.
Micro-credentials
Badges
+2
233
STEM Lab Safety — Blended Redesign
Pre-lab modules + in-person verification checklist reduced incidents and improved TA consistency.
STEM
Lab Safety
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0
NDA: Research-1 LMS Migration
Change management and faculty enablement for a full LMS migration — public view shows methodology only.
LMS
Change Management
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Courses (6)
SCORM
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Adaptive Routing 101 for Stats TAs
SCORM 2004 onboarding for TAs supporting the adaptive intro-stats redesign. Covers the dashboard, the three prep tracks, and how to use stuck-spot signals in office hours.
SCORM 2004
Adaptive Learning
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Video
1024
AI-Literacy Rubric Walkthrough
Video walkthrough of the AI-literacy rubric (CC-BY) co-authored with the writing-program faculty cohort. For chairs preparing to run the cohort next term.
Generative AI
Faculty Development
+2
Course
312
Open Badges 101 for Department Chairs
A short interactive walkthrough showing how Open Badges work in Canvas, what evidence to attach, and how employers verify them.
Open Badges
Micro-credentials
+2
SCORM
698
WCAG 2.2 Faculty Quick Wins
One-page faculty patterns for headings, contrast, captions, and alt-text — packaged as SCORM 2004 with check-for-understanding prompts.
SCORM 2004
WCAG 2.2
+2
Course
567
Quality Matters Rubric Deep Dive
Comprehensive training on applying the Quality Matters rubric to online course design.
Quality Matters
Course Design
+2
Video
1243
Canvas Fundamentals for Faculty
A comprehensive introduction to Canvas LMS for faculty new to online teaching.
Canvas
Higher Ed
+2
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