University of West GeorgiaProfessor of Sociology
Aug. 2008Carrollton, Georgia, United States• Constructed fifteen (15) unique online upper division sociology courses using principles of backward design, instructional design methodologies, and a variety of software applications and platforms • Delivered engaging eLearning, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction, applying interactive instructional techniques, improving engagement and course completion rates • Tracked assignment submissions and provided feedback via a Learning Management System • Developed videos (e.g., short lectures, tutorials) and other multimedia assets to facilitate learning • Designed eLearning templates to increase learner success • Created supplemental learning materials (e.g., study guides) to close performance gaps • Evaluated the instructional strategies of colleagues • Designed high-quality eLearning content (e.g., scenario-based learning experiences) to broaden and deepen learners’ knowledge of key concepts. • Iterated learning materials using learner feedback • Led the departmental assessment of learning outcomes by designing and implementing new evaluation tools • Served as a Subject Matter Expert in the collaborative development of online introductory sociology courses