Jose Felix De Brito Neto
- Title
- Assistant Professor of the Practice, College of Aviation; Executive Director, Instructional Design and Development
- Department
- Department of Aeronautics
- College
- College of Aviation

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Biography
Dr. Felix Brito works as an online instructor for the College of Aviation, where he teaches aviation/aerospace education courses. He is also the associate dean of Learning Design and Technology in the University's Division of Academic Innovation. In that position, he leads a large team of instructional designers, digital media specialists, media producers, gaming and simulation specialists, instructional technologists and learning support specialists who collaborate with Embry-Riddle faculty members to design, develop and deliver the university's online courses.
Dr. Brito has a Ph.D. in Education in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University. He also has a Masters in Aeronautics specializing in Aviation/Aerospace Education and Aviation/Aerospace Management from Embry-Riddle. Dr. Brito's research interests include instructional design, adult learning, asynchronous online discussions and leadership in aviation education.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Instructional Design for Online Learning, Capella University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Aviation/Aerospace Education and Aviation Aerospace Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- B. - Bachelor in Tourism: Planning and Organization of Tourism, Federal University of Paraiba
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- ASCI 202: Intro to Aeronautical Science
Courses Taught
ASCI 202 - Introduction to Aeronautical ScienceASCI 514 - Computer-Based Instruction
ASCI 550 - Aviation Education Foundations
Publications
- Student Engagement in Aviation Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Publications (2021)
- E-learning in Multi-cultural Environments: An Analysis of Online Cabin Crew Training Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses (2012)
Professional Experience
- Associate Dean, Learning Design & Technology, Academic Innovation Division / August/2023 – Present
- Executive Director, Instructional Design and Development, Academic Innovation Division / Dec/2017 – August/2023
Director, Course Design and Production, Academic Innovation Division / Oct/2014 – Nov/2017
Instructional Designer, Academic Innovation Division / Jan/2013 – Present
Memberships and Credentials
Association for Educational Communication & Technology (AECT)
Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)
WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
2014 Catalyst Award for Exemplary Course / Blackboard Inc., May, 2014
ASCI 638 – Human Factors in Unmanned Systems
2014 Catalyst Award for Exemplary Course / Blackboard Inc., May, 2014
MGMT 391 – Introduction to Project Management