Renae Spangler, PhD

Online Teaching Specialist

Staff

College of Business

Renae Spangler

Dr. Renae Spangler is an experienced educator and instructional design specialist with over 20 years of experience in learning and development. Currently serving as an Online Specialist at North Dakota State University, she supports faculty in designing engaging, accessible, and research-based online learning experiences. Her career spans K-12, higher education, and corporate training environments, and she brings passion for learner success, inclusive teaching, and high-impact educational practices.

Areas of Study & Research

  • Instructional Design and Learning Science
  • Educational Leadership
  • Teacher Preparation Program Characteristics

Other Research Interests

  • Gamification in Adult Learning
  • Equity and Accessibility in Online Education
  • Student Engagement in Asynchronous Courses
  • Mentorship Program Design and Evaluation

Courses Taught

  • ED 4799 - The Professional Teacher
  • ED 3100 - Introduction to the Foundations of Public Education
  • ED 3110 - Educational Psychology
  • ED 3140 - Human Relations in Education
  • ED 3260 - Social Studies in the Elementary School
  • ED 4820 - Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar

Education

  • Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
  • Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
  • Bachelor of Science, K-6 Elementary Education
  • Professional Certificate, Instructional Design
  • Professional Certificate, K-12 Principal
  • Endorsement, K-12 Literacy
  • Endorsement, 5-8 Communication, Arts, and Literature

Publications

Characteristics of a Successful Teacher Preparation Program (2022)