Graduation: May 2006

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Position / Industry: Professor of Clinical Education / Educational Psychology

 

Background

Dr. Helena Seli has worked at the Rossier School of Education since 2007. Her focus is on teaching and research as the promotion of effective learning design for student self-regulation to optimize learning and performance outcomes as well as effective implementation of educational technology. 
 

Fun Facts

Born in Estonia which at the time was part of the Soviet Union and loves Trader Joe's and crime shows.

 

Why is instructional design important?

Lifelong learning is not optional but rather a critical part of our lives. Technology, particularly, is changing and advancing at such a high pace that in our professional environments, particularly, we continuously have to learn new systems. In this process, instructional designers can translate experts’ knowledge into accessible learning experiences. And, though technology does not make learning more effective, there are wonderful ways in which it can make learning more efficient.