Careers in Education: Instructional Design Speaker Series
Join us for an engaging online session in the Careers in Education Speaker Series featuring Mrs. Peg Mischler, Director of Education and Research at CheckIT Learning, and hosted by Dr. Xinran Zhu. This webinar will explore dynamic career pathways in instructional design and related fields, offering valuable insights for prospective students, current students, and alumni interested in expanding their impact in education.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time
Presenters:
Mrs. Peg Mischler, Director of Education and Research, CheckIT Learning
Hosted by Dr. Xinran Zhu
Location:
Online via Zoom
Register Online:
Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom link upon registration.
Sponsor:
Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) and the Office of Online Programs
What You’ll Learn During the Session
- Career pathways in instructional design and related education roles
- How classroom and educational experience translates into instructional design careers
- The connection between research, learning science, and instructional innovation
- Practical advice for students and professionals exploring careers beyond the traditional classroom
Featured Speaker
Peg has over two decades of experience and has dedicated her career to empowering students and supporting educators along their paths. From special education to district diagnostics, classroom teaching, and leadership roles as an administrator and director, she has seen firsthand the transformative power of learning when it is grounded in purpose and equity—experiences that have given her a deep, systems-level understanding of how students learn and how educational environments support that learning.
Her passion lies in connecting research and practice, helping teachers unlock every student’s potential through innovative, neuro-based approaches that make learning meaningful, inclusive, and lasting.
Who Should Attend
- Prospective students exploring careers in instructional design
- Current students interested in instructional design
- Alumni seeking career advancement or career transitions
- Educators curious about roles beyond the traditional classroom
Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up an account prior to the session.
All event times are listed in Central Time.