Alan Reid

Alan Reid is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University's College of Humanities. He joined the university in 2014 and specializes in First-Year Writing, Instructional Technologies, and New Media research. His scholarly work focuses on digital pedagogy and instructional design, with contributions to the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Reid co-founded the Coastal Composition Commons, a digital badge program advancing writing instruction.

• Ph.D. in Instructional Design & Technology from Old Dominion University
• M.A.T. from University of North Carolina Wilmington
• B.A. in English from The Ohio State University

His research centers on New Media applications in education, particularly exploring digital literacy and innovative teaching methodologies. Dr. Reid actively integrates technology into writing instruction, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in English and educational technology.

For professional inquiries, contact areid@coastal.edu. His academic profile highlights a career dedicated to advancing composition pedagogy through digital innovation, as evidenced on his personal website alanjreidphd.wixsite.com/reid.