Thomas Okon
Instructional Designer
Instructional Design and Media Production Studio
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Tom Okon joined the Studio in 2023 after working at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence and Technology Solutions at UIC starting in 2013. In his current position as an Instructional Designer at the Studio, he’s devoted to making learning easier for students and helping faculty design interactive, collaborative, technology-enhanced learning curricula at UIC.
Tom has an M.S.Ed in Instructional Design and Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University and a B.S. from DePaul University in Marketing and Advertising. Previous influences included careers in Video Production, Information Technology, and Real Estate.
Tom enjoys photography, gardening, and visiting national parks.