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Julie Schell is an assistant professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy and the School of Design and Creative Technologies, with a focus on academic technology and enhancing learning experiences. With over 25 years of expertise in higher education as an award-winning teaching and learning expert, she has delivered over 100 talks and workshops on topics related to teaching and learning. Schell's innovative approach to design thinking is rooted in principles of learning science, specifically tailored to help non-designers develop their design thinking capabilities. She has played a crucial role in overseeing the University's technology-enhanced learning ecosystem and implementing strategic use of academic technology to improve teaching and learning practices. Schell has also contributed significantly to online education, especially during the transition to online learning prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her academic background includes a Doctorate in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and she has developed curricula such as the Think Design Think framework for various educational settings and organizations.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Oversees the University's technology-enhanced learning ecosystem, working to advance teaching and learning through the strategic use of academic technology.
College of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Led the transition to online learning for arts design faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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