ABOUT
Dr. Tiffany Bourelle
My research focuses on online writing instruction, instructional design, user experience, and emerging technologies in technical and professional communication. My publications demonstrate my commitment to helping educators and organizations adapt to new technological environments while maintaining and enacting strong ethical principles. This work informs my instructional design and consulting practice, particularly in areas involving online learning and responsible uses of AI. The publications below represent selected work on writing instruction, online education, instructional design, and AI literacy.
Education & Credentials
Ph.D. in English
University of Nevada, Reno
Concentration in Rhetoric/Composition
2009
M.A. in English
Northern Arizona University
Concentration in Rhetoric/Composition
2004
B.A. in English
University of Tennessee
Concentration in Technical Communication
2000
Professional Experience
2012 - Present
Professor
University of New Mexico
Teach technical communication, curriculum and instructional design, and Artificial Intelligence Ethics at graduate and undergraduate levels. Develop technical writing online curriculum and lead instructional design workshops.
2022 - Present
Instructional & Curriculum Designer
University of New Mexico
Design and develop innovative, learner-centered curricula that align with organizational goals and measurable outcomes. Work with SMEs, leverage instructional technologies across multiple platforms and LMSs, create multimedia to meet learners' various needs.
2008 - 2022
Technical Writer
BizForce. Huntsville, AL.
2001 - 2009
Technical Writer/Graphic Artist/Web Designer
General Standards Corporation. Huntsville, AL.
Publications
Books and Edited Volumes
Teaching Writing in the Twenty-First Century. Modern Language Association.
Hewett, B., Bourelle, T., & Warnock, S.
Provides an overview of contemporary writing instruction and addresses how writing pedagogy continues to evolve in digital environments.
Administering writing programs in the twenty-first century. Modern Language Association.
Bourelle, T., Hewett, B., & Warnock, S. (2022).
Considers the challenges and opportunities facing writing program administrators in digitally mediated educational settings.
Professional Development in Online Teaching and Learning in Technical Communication: A Ten-Year Retrospective.
Hewett, B., & Bourelle, T. (2019).
Examines the development of online teaching in technical communication and documents the evolution of professional training for online instructors.
Articles and Chapters
Shaping AI literacy and understanding for students and educators: A technical and professional communication perspective
Slatterly, D., Bartolotta, J., & Bourelle, T. (2025)
Illustrates how AI literacy can be taught in ways that help students and educators understand both the capabilities and limits of AI systems.
Design, training, and branching scenarios: Building bridges through different user experiences.
Bartolotta, J., & Bourelle, T. (2024).
Discusses branching scenarios in instructional design and training environments, showing how scenario-based learning can support meaningful engagement and decision-making across different user experiences.
Professional development for online writing instruction: The place of instructional design. In J. Borgman & C. McArdle (Eds.)
Bartolotta, J., Bourelle, T., & Yarbrough, A. (2023).
Emphasizes how structured course design supports sustainable and effective online teaching practices.
Edited Journals
Special issue: User-centered design and usability in the composition classroom.
Bartolotta, J., Bourelle, T., & Newmark, J. (2018).
Examines how usability principles can inform the design of writing courses and digital learning environments.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign), and Articulate Storyline. Yukon certified in Storyline Basic and Advanced.