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Name: Ronald Nyanzi

Job Role: Instructional Designer | Educational Technologist | AI-in-Education Researcher

Experience: 15+ Years

Address: Indiana Pennslyvania, USA

Instructional Design & E-Learning Tools
  • Brightspace D2L – Course design & LMS integration
  • Zoom – Live session facilitation, online training
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
  • H5P, Camtasia, Articulate Rise/Storyline
Data Analysis & Research Tools
  • NVivo – Qualitative research, mixed methods analysis
  • SPSS, Excel – Data analysis & visualization
  • SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, Qualtrics (for survey design)
Emerging Technologies in Education
  • Generative AI tools – ChatGPT, DALL·E, etc.
  • AI ethics and integration in higher education
  • Assistive Technologies – Closed captioning, text-to-speech tools
  • Digital Accessibility tools – Immersive Reader, screen readers
Professional Training & Development
  • Faculty and Staff Training Facilitation
  • Technology integration for older adults
  • Hybrid/Blended Course Design

About Me

About Me

I am Ronald Nyanzi, a passionate instructional designer, educator, and researcher committed to advancing equitable, innovative, and inclusive education through technology. With over 15 years of international teaching experience in Uganda and the United States, I bring a global perspective to curriculum development, digital pedagogy, and instructional design.

Currently a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, my research focuses on the ethical and practical integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, particularly in the Global South. My dissertation, "Exploring the Adoption of Generative AI in Uganda's Higher Education: A UTAUT Perspective," investigates how technological innovation can be responsibly scaled in diverse educational contexts.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with universities, grant programs, and research institutions to support faculty and students in leveraging technology for teaching and learning. I have designed and facilitated faculty development programs, such as the NeverTechLate Project, which empowers older adults in the U.S. with digital literacy skills. I have served as a Teaching Assistant at Stanford University and as an IT specialist and instructional design collaborator at the Centre for Teaching Excellence at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to my instructional work, I serve as a Web Maintainer for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In this role, I ensure the college's online presence is accessible, up-to-date, and aligned with university communication standards. This role allows me to merge my technical skills with my passion for user-centred design and digital communication.

My work reflects a strong commitment to digital equity, inclusive design, and lifelong learning. As a Fulbright ILEP Fellow (2016) and an active member of organizations such as SITE and PAACE, I continue to advocate for transformative educational practices that bridge technological innovation, cultural relevance, and accessibility.

Let us connect. Explore my projects and blog page; I am always excited to collaborate on innovative, ethical, and educational impact projects.

  • Profile: Artificial Intelligience & Education
  • Domain: ducation, Training, and Instructional Technology (ETIT)
  • Education: Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction (D.Ed.)
  • Language: English,
  • Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Storyline & More
  • Other Skills: Cloud, Excel, Presentation, Distance & Online Education
  • Interest: Traveling, Travel Photography, Teaching

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Ai specialist consultant and Seasoned Senior Educator with 15+ years of experience in Education. Proven expertise in education, Information Technology, instructional design, distance learning and curriculum development.

Experience


2023-Present

Financial Professional

World Financial Group (WFG)


  • PA Life, Accident and Health Insurance
  • Educating and empowering families
  • Federal Tax Considerations for Life and Health Insurance

2023- Present

Noyce Grant Student worker

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

  • Develop marketing materials.
  • Occasional clerical support.
  • Assisting with recruitment events and advertising.
  • Planning and support for grant-related meetings.
  • Managing social media sites.



Education


08/ 2020 – Present

Doctoral Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction (D.Ed.)


Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, USA
08/2019 – 11/2021

Master of Education; Major: Education, Training, and Instructional Technology (ETIT)

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Projects & Publications

Projects & Publications

Bridging Continents: Instructional Design & Insights.

Rotary club report 2025

Exploring the profound and unifying call to serve humanityùa timeless principle that guides individuals and communities striving for a better world. ....More

Investigating Students use of Assistive technology

Mahmood, F. & Nyanzi, R., Nahar, L. (2024). Investigating Students use of Assistive technology through Closed Captioning and Reading aloud through the....More

Investigating Faculty Use of Assistive Technology

Nyanzi, R. & Mahmood, F., Nahar, L. (2024). Investigating Faculty Use of Assistive Technology through Closed Captioning and Reading aloud through the ....More


Replacing chutes with ladders

Machado, C., Mahmood, F., Nyanzi, R. & Nahar, L. (Accepted). Replacing chutes with ladders: Creating authentic online environments inclusive of intern....More

NeverTechLate project

The NeverTechLate project is a digital training initiative designed to empower older adults in the USA with essential technology skills, bridging the ....More

WFG Program-Texas

WFG operates through a network of independent agents who help clients understand their financial needs and goals, develop plans to achieve them, and w....More


UCC ICT Workshop

The primary objective was to introduce participants to digital tools and AI-powered applications that could enhance education, business, and daily com....More

Experience of Online classes during the Pandemic

Machado, C. & Mahmood, F., Nahar, L., Nyanzi, R. (2022). International Doctoral Students Describe their Positive Experiences and Challenges while Taki....More

How Technology Can Transform Learning

McGinty, J. & Nyanzi, R. (2020). How Technology Can Transform Learning: Cool Tech Tools to Motivate a New Generation of Learners. The Pennsylvania Ass....More


FULBRIGHT (ILEP) FELLOWSHIP

Ronald Nyanzi, a distinguished Fulbright ILEP Fellow (2016), was selected for this prestigious U.S. Department of State program, where he engaged in a....More

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Indiana, Pennyslyvania

Contact Number

(+1)7247-620-810

Email Address

bqfw@iup.edu

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