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Brooke Marton McGowin

Instructional Designer
Brook Marton McGowin
Hybrid Work Schedule:
Working Remotely - Monday, Thursday & Friday
Working in Office - Tuesday & Wednesday

801 University City Blvd, Suite 21; Office 2103A
Blacksburg, VA 24060


University Mail Code 0292

Degree(s):

  • B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida
  • B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Central Florida
  • M.A Instructional Design and Technology from Virginia Tech
  • PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from Virginia Tech.

Experience:

Brooke began her career in 2016 in the TLOS PDN department as a Graduate Assistant and later joined the TLOS ID group as an Instructional Designer. Her role centers on faculty development where she helps design and develop faculty professional development training on various topics including educational technology and online learning. She also helps faculty with designing or redesigning their courses.

Professional Interests:

Her research interests include online learning, immersive virtual reality in higher education, cognitive theory of multimedia learning, and flexible learning environments.

Personal Interests:

When she is not working, Brooke enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring new places. She loves archaeology and culture.