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Leaunda Hemphill is a Professor of Instructional Design and Technology at Western Illinois University's School of Engineering and Technology. With a Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from Utah State University, she specializes in online education, digital literacy, and technology integration across educational contexts.
- Ph.D., Instructional Design and Technology, Utah State University
- M.S., English (Theory and Practice of Writing), Utah State University
- B.S., Secondary Education (Earth Science and English), Utah State University
- B.S., Geology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Her research focuses on online program development, virtual learning environments, cross-cultural educational collaboration, and strategies for addressing cyberbullying. She has contributed to numerous publications analyzing technology integration frameworks, digital pedagogy, and systemic educational reform.
She has received multiple awards for excellence in educational technology and internationalization, including the COEHS Faculty Scholar Provost Award and multiple Provost Awards at Western Illinois University.
- COEHS Faculty Scholar Provost Award for Excellence in Technology
- COEHS Excellence Award for Excellence in Teaching with Technology
- Provost Award for Excellence in Internationalizing the Campus
- COEHS Excellence Award for Excellence in Internationalizing the Campus
In addition to her faculty role, Hemphill has served as an advisor for the IDT Technology Integration Program, a graduate advisor, and a pedagogy faculty associate at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research. She has also held assistant professor positions at National-Louis University and Prairie State College.
