:: Teaching Approach:

I believe that learning is enhanced when the classroom environment is primarily student-centered. Therefore, the instructional strategies that I practice include (1) embedding  learning in authentic contexts, (2) creating social learning communities, (3) appreciating multiple perspectives, (4) encouraging students to take control of their own learning, (5) implementing lessons that include strategically planned practice, (6) acting as a coach/facilitator to guide student learning through the use of higher-level feedback and questioning, (7) integrating meaningful use of computers to promote transfer and problem solving skills, and (8) utilizing the most appropriate method of assessing student learning.  
:: Teaching Experience

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Instructor

EDIT 6380 Distance Education: Trends, Issues, Research

Spring 2010

 

EDIT 5341 Curriculum Applications of the Internet

Spring 2010

 

EDIT 6325 Multimedia Production for Instruction

Spring 2009
Fall 2007

 

EDIT 5321 Computer Programming for Educators

Spring 2009
Spring 2008

 

EDIT 5390 Online Distance Learning

Fall 2009
Fall 2008

 

EDIT 5322 Authoring Systems for Educational Software

Fall 2008
Fall 2007

 

EDIT 5342 Authoring Tools for Internet Instruction

Summer 2009
Summer 2008

 

EDIT 5318 Introduction to Small Computers in Education

Summer 2008

 

EDIT 5326 Instructional Software Design

Spring 2008

 

The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Instructor

IDT 3600  Technology in Education

Summer 2005

Co-Instructor

IDT 7074/8074  Theories and Models of Instructional Design (w/ Dr. Michael M. Grant)

Summer 2006

 

IDT 7071/8071  Principles and Applications of Instructional Design (w/ Dr. Deborah L. Lowther)

Fall 2005

 

IDT 7074/8074  Theories and Models of Instructional Design (w/ Dr. Michael M. Grant)

Summer 2005

 

IDT 7230/8230  Instructional Text Design
(w/ Dr. Michael M. Grant)

Fall 2004

Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Teaching Assistant

CEIT 319  Instructional Technology and Material Development (w/ Dr. Soner Yildirim)

Fall 2002

 

HRDE 526  Web Based Training: Design and Implementation Strategies (w/ Dr. Soner Yildirim)

Fall 2002

 

CEIT 319  Instructional Technology and Material Development (w/ Dr. Soner Yildirim)

Fall 2001

 

CEIT 211  Programming Languages II : Visual Basic

Spring 2003

 

CEIT 317  Instructional Technology and Material Development

Fall 2002

 

CEIT 321  Foundations of Distance Education

Fall 2002

 

CEIT 333  Applications of Authoring Languages in Internet Environment

Spring 2002

Facilitator

CEIT 410  Teaching Practice

Spring 2003

 

EDS 222  Instructional Planning and Evaluation

Spring 2002

 
:: Teaching Interest

Design and Development of Online Learning Environments

  • Web design and programming languages
  • Authoring tools to create interactive learning environment.
  • Application of ID principles to development of Web-based instruction
  • Examination and use of learning systems and advanced technologies to support student learning

Research Methods in Instructional Technology

  • Planning and conducting research and evaluation studies to explore questions related to instructional technology
  • Locating and interpreting information from published reports
  • Data analysis and presentation of results in written format

Theories and Models of Instructional Design

  • Application of instructional design principles
  • Documentation of the process underlying the design of the instructional materials
  • Critical examination the literature on learning and cognitive theories in addition to instructional theories and models.
  • Foundation and assumptions of approaches to learning, teaching and human performance

Technology Integration

  • The computer and its educational applications for preservice teachers
  • Technology Integration Models (e.g., NTeQ)
  • Developing lesson plans that integrate technology meaningfully