RESUME
Areas of Research
Professional
highlights
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Over 10 years of experience in designing learning experiences and developing technology-enabled solutions for online and blended learning environments
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Working with SMEs and influencing decisions to integrate learning experience design for diverse targeted audiences and disciplines
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Knowledge of e-learning scholarship and practice in higher education, quantitative research methodology, and research design
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Knowledge of scholarship and good practices in online and blended learning and educational technology, and topics related to technology integration into the curriculum in conventional instructor-led learning environments
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Online and blended learning
Educational technology
Design of online learning environments
Program evaluation
Technology Skills
Data analysis (SPSS)
MS Office Suite, MS Project
Web 2.0 & Google Apps
Website design
Digital video production
CMS/LMS (Moodle, Bb, Desire2Learn)
Projects
Work
experience
Distance Learning Specialist | University of Guelph
2013 - 2021
Research associate | York University
2013 - 2014
Evaluation of blended and online courses
Participatory architecture of Uganda National Museum
E-learning business case
Campus of the future
Evaluation of lecture capture
Blended learning in workplace
Moodle usability testing
Current projects: Evaluation of blended courses and Web 2.0 Architecture of Interactivity for Uganda National Museum
TA assignments
Research assistant | Institute for Research on Learning Technologies, York University
2007 - 2013
Teaching and Learning for Inclusive Classroom, FY 2010-11
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology, SU'11, SU'12
Participated in the development, implementation, and reporting of evaluative research on technology enhanced and blended learning programs. Conducted literature reviews. Provided input in the development of research methodology and study design. Created and revised data collection instruments. Performed detailed quantitative data analyses using SPSS statistical analysis software. Wrote report chapters and article sections detailing literature review and findings, including development of charts and tables. Participated in presentations of research findings for academic audiences at committee meetings and conferences.
Teaching assistant | Faculty of Education, York University
2010 - 2012
Assisted in preparing course materials and consulting on the integration of technology in course curriculum. Conducted technology tutorials, prepared and presented a section on technology and its integration into the curriculum. Graded students’ assignments. Provided technical support for instructors and students in using Moodle, electronic library databases, and other technologies. Expanded teaching skills by attending TA workshops at the Centre for Support of Teaching, as well as workshops about instructional technology at international conferences. Helped determined and negotiated the use of emerging technologies.
Graduate assistant | College of Education Dean's Office, University of West Alabama
2006 - 2007
Provided assistance to the Dean, Associate Dean, and Department Chair on research and administrative projects. Provided support to faculty on NCATE preparation. Assisted faculty members in the use of technology. Tutored students with various challenges in using technology. Conducted directed search of web-based resources and electronic databases across educational disciplines.
Education
Ph.D., Education | York University
2013
M.S., Continuing Education | University of West Alabama
2007
Professional Cerifications
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Certified Associate in Project Management, PMI (2013)
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Online learning, Sloan-C (2014)