Dr. LaTonya Motley (DeLucia)
Educator, Designer, Technologist
About Me
I am a dedicated educator and instructional designer with over a twenty years experience working in higher education. I am passionate about preparing students for success in the evolving digital landscape. My expertise spans instructional design, educational technology, and digital accessibility, with a commitment to inclusive and innovative teaching practices. I have dedicated my career to fostering academic excellence and innovation in higher education. As a college faculty member, I have developed and taught a diverse range of courses in design, technology, and computer applications, utilizing a student-centered approach that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application. My commitment to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments has consistently resulted in high levels of student satisfaction and success.
In my previous role as Department Chair, I led a team of dedicated educators, overseeing curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and strategic planning to ensure alignment with institutional goals. I have been instrumental in spearheading initiatives to enhance academic quality, such as launching new programs, implementing assessment strategies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. My leadership has been marked by a focus on continuous improvement, equity, and the accessible design of instruction, which has contributed to the department's growth and recognition.
As an Instructional Designer, I have leveraged my expertise to design and develop innovative, evidence-based online and hybrid courses that meet the needs of a diverse student population. I have collaborated with faculty across disciplines to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences, incorporating best practices in educational technology, multimedia integration, and instructional design principles. My work has resulted in improved student engagement and retention rates, and I have been recognized for my contributions to enhancing online learning at the institutional level. My professional journey is characterized by a passion for teaching, a commitment to leadership, and a drive to use instructional design to enhance learning experiences. I remain dedicated to advancing education through innovative practices, mentorship, and a steadfast focus on student success.
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Education
Teaching Experience
Full-time Faculty in the Career and Technical Education Department. Assigned courses include:
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Critical Thinking in Information Technology
- Web Design
- Information Systems Management
- Designed and taught Educational Technology courses focusing on technology literacy and instructional design
- Proposed, developed, and delivered Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course
- Facilitated Instructional Skills Workshops to enhance faculty teaching practices
- Led bi-weekly learning community on best practices in AI and instructional technology
- Mentored faculty on the design of accessible instructional materials and digital literacy
- Taught Success Strategies for Online Learning, focusing on critical thinking, communication, and study skills for online learners.
- The class provided students who were new to distance education with the basic skills to succeed in any online or blended classroom.
- Washtenaw Community College - Electronic Forms Design (Adobe Acrobat, digital document design)
- Davenport University - Introduction to Computers (hardware, operating systems, Microsoft Office)
- ECC-Compton Educational Center - Strategies for Success in Distance Education
Professional Experience
- Managed departmental initiatives to improve instructional quality and technology integration
- Trained and mentored faculty on learning management systems, OERs, and accessibility
- Developed digital resources and facilitated professional development programs
- Led the Open Education Resources for Rural Arizona grant project to promote OER use in Arizona
- Managed the design, development, and implementation of college level courses
- Designed and developed instructional technology solutions for medical education
- Provided faculty training on educational technologies and accessibility standards
- Applied adult learning theories and instructional design principles to create high-quality online graduate courses
- Facilitated training workshops on the instructional design process and use of instructional technologies
- Supported faculty in creating accessible, inclusive online and hybrid courses
- Led workshops on Universal Design for Learning and instructional technology
- Managed student interns work remediating instructional material for improve accessibility
- Facilitated a Faculty Learning Community focused on UDL and accessible design.
Skills & Competencies
HTML, Web Design, Programming fundamentals
LMS administration, instructional design, online course delivery
Digital accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, inclusive design
Computer hardware, operating systems, networking, software applications
AI principles, applications in education, emerging technologies
Curriculum development, faculty training, student engagement
Certifications & Professional Memberships
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (PKP)
- Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Selected Presentations
- Using AI and OER to Enhance An Online Course - OERizona Conference, 2025
- Leveraging GenAI and Open Resources to Revolutionize Course Design - ADEIL Annual Conference, 2024
- Designing an Online Course using GenAI and Open Resources - MCCC Conference, 2024
- Finding and Using Open Educational Resources - Northland Pioneer College, 2023
- Systematic Design of an Online Course - SLATE Conference, 2019
- Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, 2019
Service
- Graduate Student Representative - AECT Culture, Learning, and Technology Division (2025-2026)
- President, MSIDT Alumni Association - California State University Fullerton (2006-2007)
- Volunteer Computer Technology Trainer - Community Technology & Internet Instructor (1999-2021)
- United States Army Reserve - Avionic Technician (1989-1996)