Dr. Beatty's Bio

Dr. Brian Beatty is professor of Instructional Design and Technology in the Department of Equity, Leadership Studies and Instructional Technologies at San Francisco State University. Brian’s primary areas of interest and research include social interaction in online learning, developing instructional design theory for Hybrid-Flexible learning environments, and recently the use of GenAI to support student engagement and the design of learning experiences. At SF State, Dr. Beatty pioneered the development and evaluation of the HyFlex course design model for blended learning environments, implementing a “student-directed-hybrid” approach to better support student learning.

This presentation is supported through Title III funds (P031A230090). 

[Note: Details for time and location to be determined.]

• Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
• Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
• Audience:   Faculty / Staff