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Megan Kohler

Assistant teaching professor and learning designer

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Megan Kohler is an assistant teaching professor and learning designer at Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in crafting online, technology-enhanced, and blended learning experiences. Recognized for her quality design work, Kohler is a recipient of the Marion G. Mitchell Award for Innovative Teaching. Kohler is a seasoned leader in education, having served in numerous roles with the Online Learning Consortium’s Accelerate Conference, including overall conference co-chair, program co-chair, and chair of presenter services. She has also served on EDUCAUSE’s Courseware Advisory Board, an initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Kohler’s research, supported by a Schreyer Institute Scholarship, focuses on supporting neurodivergent learners in higher education. As a 2024 Teach Access Fellow, Kohler advocates for inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students, especially those with neurocognitive differences. Her research on neurodiversity and her book The Multidisciplinary Instructional Designer, has been featured in numerous podcasts and conferences.

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