Julia McKeown

Julia McKeown is an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University's College of Education, coordinating the Learning, Design, and Technology graduate programs. Her research focuses on instructional media, emerging technologies in education, and online learning strategies. She teaches courses such as ECI 503 (Media, Technology, and Open Learning) and ECI 514 (Developing and Delivering Online Instruction).

Education: PhD in Instructional Systems from Florida State University (2009), MS in Instructional Systems (2005), and BA in Music Education (1999).

Research emphasizes leveraging video narratives and digital tools to enhance learning outcomes, particularly in formal/informal settings. She explores paradigm shifts in online education through emerging technologies. McKeown serves on editorial boards for TechTrends and Educational Technology Research & Development.

Professional affiliations include groups such as Creativity, Distance & Online Education, Instructional Design, and Learning Sciences. She actively contributes to initiatives in technology-enhanced learning environments and open educational resources.