Meet Dr. Pauls
My scholarship
Doctor of Education (Ed.d), Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology (2023)
Doctor of Education (Ed.d), Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology (2023)
Doctor of Education (Ed.d), Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology (2023)
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design (MALXD; 2026)
Doctor of Education (Ed.d), Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology (2023)
Doctor of Education (Ed.d), Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology (2023)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), Curriculum and Instruction (2018)
Doctor of Education (Ed.d), Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design and Technology (2023)
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), Curriculum and Instruction (2018)
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Graduate Certificate, Autism Spectrum Disorder (2016)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Academic Practitioner (2016)
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), Curriculum and Instruction (2018)
St. Petersburg College, Tampa, FL
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Academic Practitioner (2016)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Academic Practitioner (2016)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Academic Practitioner (2016)
Bethel University, McKenzie, TN
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organizational Leadership(2014)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Academic Practitioner (2016)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Academic Practitioner (2016)
Bethel University, McKenzie, TN
My certifications
Awards
2024 AI Educator of the Year Finalist
Dr. Pauls has recently been honored by being one of 20 finalists for the first AI Educator of the Year award. Out of 1000 applicants, Dr. Pauls is being recognized for his innovative use of artificial intelligence in learning design.
2024 EdTech Awards: Higher Education Leader of the Year Finalist
In 2024, Dr. Pauls was recognized by EdTech Digest, being awarded Finalist distinction for the 2024 Higher Education Leader of the Year Award.
What I bring to the table
Instructional Designer
Professional Development Facilitator
Teacher and Life-Long Learner
I am an instructional designer for Jacksonville University. In this role, I work with subject matter experts (professors) as they design learning for their courses at the university.
I have also had the honor of designing for numerous grant opportunities and have created instructional materials for Microsoft and Canva.
Teacher and Life-Long Learner
Professional Development Facilitator
Teacher and Life-Long Learner
At my core, I am a teacher. I have experience being the primary teacher for K-5 students with autism or related disabilities in addition to experience teaching undergraduate computer science and educational coursework at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida.
Professional Development Facilitator
Professional Development Facilitator
Professional Development Facilitator
I have dedicated years of my life teaching educators and adult learners concepts involving technology, pedagogy, innovation, and implementation, from Jacksonville, Florida to Gallup, New Mexico via conference presentations and school-based coaching and learning development.
Content Creator
Professional Development Facilitator
Professional Development Facilitator
My true passion is creating instructional content. My unique visual eye and mastery of numerous creation platforms, including Canva, Articulate 360, Genial.ly, Microsoft 365, and so much more allow me to create visually engaging instructional content and support documentation. I also love sharing my knowledge with a growing community on YouTube @drjohnpauls