Research Experience
Exploring how innovative pedagogies impact student engagement. (Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education SIIP Grant)
Examining the effects of animated cuing on student responses to embedded video questions in MOOCs.
Examining the effects of animated cuing on student responses to embedded video questions in MOOCs.
Conducted a comprehensive assessment of a new-faculty development program (Course design Institute + Ignite faculty learning community). This program facilitated faculty development of student-centered teaching methods
Developed assessment measures for an interactive theatre pilot program which will promote faculty awareness of prosocial interactions with their students and colleagues |
Examined the effects of a three-step instructional method on novice teacher self-efficacy development.
Collaborated on an international research project assessing the effectiveness of educational reforms in Qatar. Developed Qualtrics surveys to assess the perceptions of student teachers, field supervisors, cooperating teachers, and faculty using three different performance assessment portfolio system frameworks. Assessed trends in new teacher post-graduation placements, performances, and perceptions of their professional preparation for the College of Education. Assisted the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education in designing a Qualtrics survey that employed unique item formatting to assess the level of beginning agricultural teachers’ preparedness in classroom/laboratory instruction, facilitating career and technical student organizations, and supervising student work experience programs. |