Kyle Scholz

Kyle Scholz is an Educational Developer and Interim Managing Director of the Teaching Innovation Incubator at the University of Waterloo. His role focuses on advancing teaching innovation through experimentation, collaboration, and strategic communications. He holds a PhD in German Applied Linguistics (2015) and an MA in German (2010), with research expertise in digital game-based language learning, ePortfolios, and second language development.

He chairs the annual University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference and administers the LITE grant program. His work includes facilitating workshops on pedagogical research design and leading initiatives like the Integrity Matters academic integrity program. Scholz also teaches German language courses and serves as Co-Editor of the Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CJSoTL).

His research interests span game-based learning frameworks, ePortfolio implementation in competency development, and the role of technology in enhancing equity in education. He actively contributes to academic communities through conference presentations and editorial roles, emphasizing practical innovations in higher education pedagogy.