Title
Associate Teaching Professor
Department:
IPT
Contact Information
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Office: 150-E MCKB
Phone: 801-422-3674
Email: jasonJason@gmail.com@byu.eduphoria
Website: jkmcdonald.com
I am a native of Provo, UT. Currently I live with my wife and youngest son in Spanish Fork, UT. Professionally, I spent much of my career in the instructional media industry, most recently as the director of digital products for the Deseret Book Company and a media portfolio director for the LDS Church.
I have taught both graduate and undergraduate university students. I have also taught in industry settings, both corporate and non-profit. Topics I have taught include:
Instructional design processes
Integrating technology in the classroom
Product management
Project management
The history of instructional design
Instructional simulations
Human-computer interactions, user interface design, and usability practices
Learning psychology
But what I really love teaching is design itself. This includes the philosophy of design, case studies of notable designs, the history of design, design culture, the lived experience of designers, and practical design techniques. My experience as a practicing instructional designer helps me effectively mentor students in all of these areas. I also love teaching how to blend instructional design with other creative practices.
'¢ Reflective practice for designers
'¢ Creativity in the instructional design process
'¢ Principles that help instructional designers remain focused on the goals and intents of innovative instructional strategies
'¢ Diffusion of innovations
'¢ Design-based research
'¢ The philosophy and history of instructional design
'¢ The role of narrative in instruction and learning
'¢ Critical thinking about instructional design practices
'¢ Design-driven innovation for instructional design
Best Zone Paper
American Society for Engineering Education
2008
Teaching with Technology Faculty Fellowship
BYU Center for Instructional Design
2003
"It's So Wonderful Having Different Majors Working Together": The Development of an Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Minor
- Authors: McDonald, Jason; West, Richard; Rich, Peter; Pfleger, Isaac
- Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
Designing Authentic Cybersecurity Learning Experiences: Lessons from the Cybermatics Playable Case Study
- Authors: McDonald, Jason K; Hansen, Derek Lloyd; Balzotti, Jonathan Mark; Johnson, Tanner; Winters, Desiree; Giboney, Justin S; Bonsignore, Elizabeth
- Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Theory of Experiential Career Exploration Technology (TECET): Increasing cybersecurity career interest through playable case studies
- Authors: Giboney, Justin S; Hansen, Derek Lloyd; McDonald, Jason K; Balzotti, Jonathan Mark; Johnson, Tanner; Winters, Desiree; Bonsignore, Elizabeth
- Publication Type: Conference Proceedings