Brian McCandless

Brian McCandless serves as a Lead Instructional Designer at 2U/edX, bringing over a decade of experience in educational technology since 2009. His expertise spans designing, developing, and delivering both asynchronous and live training programs, with particular focus on learning management systems optimization. As a faculty training specialist at 2U, he takes a collaborative approach to faculty development, allowing instructors to drive consultation topics while helping them maximize their use of educational platforms. His role includes acting as a subject matter expert and administrator for edX, Moodle, and Canvas LMS platforms, where he optimizes onboarding program delivery. Beyond his professional work, he maintains an active interest in action sports, producing and editing YouTube videos, and skiing. His teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering users to leverage technology effectively while maintaining a collaborative and consultative approach to faculty development.