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John Baaki is an Associate Professor at Old Dominion University’s Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies. His work bridges instructional design, human performance improvement, and design thinking methodologies.
- Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, Wayne State University (2014)
- M.A. in Training and Development, Oakland University (2003)
- B.A. in Economics and Communication, University of Michigan (1990)
Dr. Baaki’s research focuses on reflection-in-action in instructional and human performance design, with a particular emphasis on persona discovery and external representations in educational technology. His work explores how designers interact with tools and frameworks to enhance learning experiences.
His recent publications address authentic persona creation, reflective design practices, and open education resources (OER), reflecting a commitment to democratizing educational design. Trends in his work highlight intersections between cognitive modeling, user-centered design, and STEM education.
- 2016: Outstanding Practice Award (AECT)
- 2015: Outstanding Instructional Technology Doctoral Student Award (Wayne State)
- 2015: Shining Star Recognition (ODU)
- 2009: Excellence in Teaching Nomination (Oakland University)
- 2004: Excellence in Research-to-Practice Citation (ASTD)
Dr. Baaki has mentored multiple collaborators in instructional design research and presented extensively at conferences like AECT and ISPI. His work consistently emphasizes practical applications of design thinking to real-world educational challenges.
