3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
One of the primary ways in which I model digital age work and learning is simply through my pursuit of an MS Ed. in Information Technology at Western Oregon University. Although I already hold a doctorate in English and have been working in online learning since 1998, online instruction and learning had changed so much that I felt it necessary to continue my education in this area. First, I attended UCLA Extension and earned a certificate in Instructional Design for Online Training, but felt there was still more to learn. I wanted more hands-on experience in creating media as well as discussing theory, and WOU's program seemed perfect for that.
The next way I demonstrate a commitment to digital age work and learning is my position as an Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at Brandman University. The university is a private not-for-profit institution, where all of our courses are taught either blended or fully online. We specialize in non-traditional learners, from soldiers on deployment to dually enrolled high school students who attend public charters. I teach English, humanities, and liberal studies courses, assist the Online Writing Community, and work in administration as an Associate Dean.
Below are several artifacts I've created for courses (as a student and as an instructor): a podcast on Minecraft, an example of a blog I have written for WOU's Big Thinker's course, four examples of videos I've created for my more traditional online and blended courses, the Online Writing Center, and a WOU course. I've also created a simple sample of a "snapguide," which I use to encourage my students create their own "how to" assignments.
The next way I demonstrate a commitment to digital age work and learning is my position as an Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at Brandman University. The university is a private not-for-profit institution, where all of our courses are taught either blended or fully online. We specialize in non-traditional learners, from soldiers on deployment to dually enrolled high school students who attend public charters. I teach English, humanities, and liberal studies courses, assist the Online Writing Community, and work in administration as an Associate Dean.
Below are several artifacts I've created for courses (as a student and as an instructor): a podcast on Minecraft, an example of a blog I have written for WOU's Big Thinker's course, four examples of videos I've created for my more traditional online and blended courses, the Online Writing Center, and a WOU course. I've also created a simple sample of a "snapguide," which I use to encourage my students create their own "how to" assignments.
The Top Five Reasons to Buy Your Child Minecraft this Holiday
Playing Minecraft
Screenshot: Big Thinker's Blog
Professor's Introduction
Introduction to the Online Writing Community
How to Write an Introduction (Literary Analysis)
Lesson Plan: Teaching Tech to Other Instructors (CSE 627)
Sample How To Guide: How to Recognize Alliteration
Check out How to Recognize Alliteration by Melanie Borrego on Snapguide.