My teaching experience is varied and includes formal middle and high school, non-formal youth programs (4-H), and professional development training.
Much of my teaching experience is tied very closely to items I also designed/developed, so you will find a number of my teaching experiences in the Design/Development section.
Higher Education
Spring 2026
EDCI 552 AI Integration in Education, 8-week online graduate course
Fall 2025
EDCI 572 Introduction to Learning Systems Design, limited-term lecturer, 16-week face-to-face graduate course
EDCI 560 Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning, 8-week online graduate course
Spring 2025
EDCI 591 Using Articulate Storyline, primary instructor, 6-week fully online graduate course
Fall 2024
EDCI 572 Introduction to Learning Systems Design, limited-term lecturer, 16-week face-to-face graduate course
EDCI 591 Using Articulate Storyline, teaching assistant, 8-week online graduate course
Spring 2024
EDCI 591 Using Articulate Storyline, teaching assistant, 8-week online graduate course
Fall 2023
EDCI 591 Using Articulate Storyline, teaching assistant, 8-week online graduate course
Spring 2023
EDCI 591 Using Articulate Storyline, teaching assistant, 8-week online graduate course
EDCI 569 Introduction to E-learning, limited-term lecturer, 16-week face-to-face graduate course
Middle School and High School Agriculture
Taught courses for 6th through 12th grade in areas of animal science, plant and soil science, agriculture business and economics, food science, horticulture and landscape design, and agricultural mechanics.
Professional Development
Adobe Kickbox - facilitated a series of day-long, statewide trainings to introduce a new innovation process to an organization.
"Ryan Wynkoop is one of the best instructors I’ve had. From the start, he was consistently supportive and approachable. The course was wellstructured, with clear objectives and logical sequencing, and the sessions were engaging and interesting, which helped me learn a great deal...I’m confident he will soon be recognized as one of the best professors."
"One more point that adds extra value to his course is how he teaches the course. His introduction to a new topic, engaging strategies, and inclusive attitude create an encouraging atmosphere in the class. Overall, his course design and delivery were enjoyable, and I feel I gained confidence in building an e-learning module thanks to this course. I highly recommend taking his course to any student."
"You made the course as stress free as possible while ensuring we all got something valuable from it.
"Ryan's facilitation of the course was excellent. He demonstrated strong organizational skills, ensuring that the course content was relevant and engaging. The course activities were particularly enjoyable, and I found them to be effective in promoting learning. Additionally, I appreciated his timely and helpful feedback on assignments, which allowed me to make necessary adjustments and improve my work."
"Ryan is professional and friendly when teaching and interacting with students. Good instructor for this course!"
"[Ryan] has expertise in conducting interactive and engaging classes. His communication is clear, well-structured, and highly organized. He conducts classes in an engaging, interactive and learner-centered way. He explains concepts thoughtfully and ensures that students understand the concepts. He is extremely supportive and always takes time to address students’ questions with care and clarity. His approachable nature creates an inclusive learning environment where all students feel respected, valued, and comfortable participating. Overall, his teaching style fosters meaningful engagement, confidence, and a positive learning experience."
"Ryan is very accommodating when it comes to the need of graduate students. He is successul in turning an initially overwhelming course to a smooth sailing experience."
"Ryan did a very good job with his weekly slides and activities for an in person class. I knew what to expect as the learner every time I entered the room. The expectations were clearly set and everything was very straightforward. Enjoyable class!"
"[Ryan] is great, always helpful and great class. I loved it."
"I think Ryan did a fantastic job of creating relevant and engaging activities that helped us to learn the material. This even included a external opportunity for us to get more instructional design experience beyond the projects we were already doing for class."
"Ryan's facilitation of the course was excellent. He demonstrated strong organizational skills, ensuring that the course content was relevant and engaging. The course activities were particularly enjoyable, and I found them to be effective in promoting learning. Additionally, I appreciated his timely and helpful feedback on assignments, which allowed me to make necessary adjustments and improve my work."
"[Ryan] presents the topic, the why's and how's, and then demonstrates! He also communicates and presents very well! Thank you, Ryan, for all of your help!"
"Clicking in was an engaging and useful part of the training. Good slides break down content, and facilitator worked hard to ensure questions were answered and materials were taught effectively.”
"He presents the topic, the whys and hows, and then demonstrates! He also communicates and presents very well! Thank you, Ryan, for all of your help! "
"...I am doing the adobe spark thing for my annual review and I just have to say this…… I LEARNED SOOOOO MUCH FROM YOU AT OUR TECH DAY!!! Thank you so much. I know sometimes we do this stuff and think are we really making an impact. Well yes you are. Great job and thank you thank you thank you!!"
"Great presenter – interactive (case study, clicker). Good materials. QR code instead of website! Yay!"