Summary
Michael Collins is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University, specializing in art and design education with a passion for open source and open education. With 11 years at Penn State, he has led the development of online programs, notably serving as lead faculty and course designer for the new online Bachelor’s in Digital Multimedia Design. He co-founded the OER Schema project, reflecting a commitment to open resources and tackling multidisciplinary design challenges. Based in State College, Pennsylvania, he blends teaching, instructional design, and educational technology to bridge creative practice with scalable online learning. His MFA in Art, New Media from Penn State provides a design-forward foundation for curriculum development and digital media exploration. Portfolio at michaelcollins.xyz showcases his multidisciplinary design work and educational technology initiatives.
11 years of coding experience