Santiago Gea

Santiago Gea is a Learning Experience Designer and Faculty Associate at Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. He holds an undergraduate degree in Linguistics from the University of Florida and two master's degrees from ASU: one in Learning Design and Technologies and another in Narrative and Emerging Media.

Santiago works with EdPlus at ASU, where he supports the design of Math and Biology courses, creating equitable and inclusive digital learning experiences for diverse learners. He also partners with the Potawatomi Trail of Death Association, using AR and digital storytelling to help preserve the story of the Potawatomi forced removal with dignity and cultural sensitivity.

Beyond his work in education, Santiago produces immersive journalism and documentary projects, including a VR 360 experience with Sankofa helping formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society, and a current piece on how immigration policies are impacting families in Southern California. As a faculty associate, he is passionate about finding meaningful ways to reimagine teaching and learning through digital technologies. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, creative arts, and playing guitar.

Courses Taught:

LDT 502 - Design and Development of Instruction

Centers on the design and development of competency-based instructional materials, based on a variety of instructional design models, for learning in a multitude of settings.

LDT 508 - Evaluation of Learning Systems

Examines procedures for evaluating educational programs, training systems and new-technology applications. Focuses on basic evaluation concepts, steps in conducting a systematic evaluation project, the preparation of an evaluation report, as well as ethical issues.

LDT 511 - Emerging Trends and Technologies for Learning Design

Identifies current and future trends in the field of educational technology. Examines key trends, developing technologies and the affordances these technologies might offer, as well as the challenges with implementation that might be faced.

LDT 523 - Distance in Online and Distance Education

Investigates current issues and trends specific to the implementation of web-based teaching and learning as well as practices for effective online instruction. Examines online learning principles, practices and their effectiveness by exploring the use of related systems and applications.