Dr. Kelli Munns

Biography

Dr. Munns is a professional practice instructor in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department. She teaches courses and mentors ITLS and School Library Media Administration MEd students. She is passionate about student success and believes mentorship plays a vital role in postsecondary education. Developing relationships with students and helping them achieve their professional and personal goals are important parts of her work. Dr. Munns’ research focuses on simulation technology and how it can be used as a feedback modality to support the learning process, particularly for adult learners. She also studies how simulation technology can reduce subjectivity and help address the cognitive dissonance that can occur when feedback is not perceived well by students. She has a strong interest in teaching and learning, performance-based assessment, and ensuring that education keeps pace with the digital age. Dr. Munns was the keynote speaker at the USU Empowering Teaching Excellence Conference in 2017 and was named the Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Teacher of the Year in 2018. Her approach to teaching emphasizes preparing students for their futures and helping them develop the ability to advocate for themselves. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Munns is an avid equestrian and enjoys riding and competing in three-day eventing. She also enjoys running.