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Education
PhD, Educational Studies — Instructional Technology
2016Ohio University, Patton College of Education
Dissertation: A Phenomenological Study of Learner Autonomy in Less Commonly Taught Languages
MA, Applied Linguistics — Computer-Assisted Language Learning
2012Ohio University
MEd (Arts), Language Education
2011Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
BEd (Arts), Kiswahili, Geography & Education
2004Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Professional Experience
Senior Instructional Designer
2016–Present · on leave, returning November 2026Ohio University · Office of Instructional Design
Led and supported online and blended course and program design, quality review, faculty development, assessment, accessibility, learning technology, and generative-AI initiatives with faculty, academic leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Instructional Technologist II
Sep 2013–Jul 2015Electronic Vision, Athens, Ohio
Designed online, blended, and technology-enhanced learning experiences; partnered with faculty and subject-matter experts; and supported quality, usability, accessibility, engagement, and alignment.
Moodle Language Pack Maintainer
2011–PresentMoodle Open Source Community · Online
Coordinates translators, reviews and approves translated strings, and maintains language resources within the Moodle open-source ecosystem.
Teaching
Swahili Language Instruction
Higher education
Communicative, technology-supported language instruction.
Instructional Technology Practicum Mentorship
Innovative Learning Design program
Supervision and mentorship of graduate practicum students.
Research & Publications
Mose, P.O. (2022). Instructional Design in a Time of Crisis: Experiences of Instructional Designers and Faculty as “First Responders.” Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 51(1), 5–27.
Mose, P.O., & Lubua, F. (2017). Rethinking African Languages Pedagogy in the Age of Technology. In D. Maganda (Ed.), The Literature of Language and the Language of Literature in Africa and the Diaspora (pp. 173–188). Adonis & Abbey Publishers.
Presentations
Demystifying Instructional Design: Scaling Academic Excellence in a Changing Global Landscape
Kenya Scholars and Studies Association Conference · Orlando, Florida · 2026 · Presenter
Beyond the Panic: AI, Instructional Design, and Academic Integrity in a Changing Global Higher Education Landscape
Kenya Scholars and Studies Association Conference · Orlando, Florida · 2026 · Panel Moderator
Reimagining Evaluation: Exploring AI Tools for Meaningful Assessment and Evaluation in African Languages
African Language Teachers Association Conference · Princeton, New Jersey · 2026 · Presenter
Online Learning in Higher Education: Designing Inclusive Digital Learning Environments in Emergency Situations
Professional conference presentation · Rome, Italy · 2023 · Presenter
Professional Service
Vice President
2023–2025Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA)
Supported scholarly conferences, led the association’s digital presence, and produced conference resources with association leaders and scholars.
Secretary, Abstracts & Programming Committee
2025–PresentGlobal Promotion of Swahili (CHAUKIDU)
Coordinates submissions, reviewers, communications, timelines, and program planning, and developed conference websites for promotion and participant information.
Credentials
VoiceThread Certified Educator (VCE)
Selected Projects
Online Program Redesign Strategy
A program-level approach to redesigning online courses around shared outcomes, consistent structure, and sustainable faculty practice.
OSCQR Quality Review & Continuous Improvement
Using a recognized online course quality rubric as a shared language for review, prioritization, and iterative improvement.
Teaching Online Faculty Resources
A self-paced resource ecosystem that helps instructors design, facilitate, and improve online teaching on their own timeline.
AI in Education & Faculty Development
Helping educators move from uncertainty to informed, intentional practice with generative AI in teaching, design, and assessment.
Canvas Outcomes & Assessment
Making outcomes assessment usable inside the learning platform instructors already work in every day.
Program Outcomes & Competency Mapping
Curriculum mapping that shows where competencies are introduced, reinforced, and demonstrated across a program.
Learning Innovation Projects
Exploratory work with emerging tools and formats, evaluated by learning value rather than novelty.
Faculty Development Programming
Workshops, consultations, and professional learning designed around what instructors are actually trying to accomplish.