Summary
Larry Mccalla is an adjunct instructor and instructional designer with a PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Georgia and eight years of professional experience bridging higher education and applied learning environments. He specializes in creativity, human-centered design, project-based learning, game design, and e-learning software, teaching and developing courses while supporting faculty development and grant-funded projects. His dissertation used a systems approach to probe how design ability and creativity evolve in higher education, reflecting a research-driven practice that informs his instructional work. In parallel he consults on instructional design at 200 Mills, applying rigorous analysis, development, and assessment to real-world learning environments. Based in Athens, Georgia, he brings a rare combination of scholarly depth and hands-on course design, often translating theoretical frameworks like activity theory into practical, technology-enhanced learning experiences.
8 years of coding experience
University of Georgia