Blog
I’m focused on the intersection of design, communication, interaction, and the connective power of narrative to create spaces for collaboration.
Regardless of the artifacts and outputs produced, prevalent themes have surfaced within my work that focus on the critical need for storytelling, open praxis, cultures of innovation, and technology aligned to teaching and learning goals. These projects are curated based on my research interests and spotlight the collaborative work I’ve taken part in within and across institutions.
OER + Open Pedagogy
Marking the transition from resources to practices and people, this section features rich collaborations around networks of educators dedicated to openness within teaching and learning.
Great Tools That We Use
I’ve been afforded many opportunities to participate in projects for work that are far more rooted in play. Indeed, my time spent thus far on t
02 September, 2014
Digital Storytelling with Online and Mobile Apps
Sometimes the flavor du jour is so up your alley, you feel as if the stars are aligned in your favor. Digital storytelling is my salted caramel - I'm
05 April, 2014
Technology for Second Language Acquisition
Language learning requires mutimodal engagement, including reading, writing, listening and speaking. These projects celebrate the tools and approaches that support active and experiential learning in the world languages classroom.
Digital Storytelling with Online and Mobile Apps
Sometimes the flavor du jour is so up your alley, you feel as if the stars are aligned in your favor. Digital storytelling is my salted caramel - I'm
05 April, 2014
Engaging Digital Natives with Free Technology
Even as web 2.0 tools become ubiquitous in the world language classroom, many fall short in terms of engagement. This presentation with Dr. Laura Fran
19 October, 2013
Academic Technology
Beyond bells and whistles, this section features emerging technology that strategically supports experiential learning and outcomes based applications of tools.
Great Tools That We Use
I’ve been afforded many opportunities to participate in projects for work that are far more rooted in play. Indeed, my time spent thus far on t
02 September, 2014Digital Storytelling with Online and Mobile Apps
Sometimes the flavor du jour is so up your alley, you feel as if the stars are aligned in your favor. Digital storytelling is my salted caramel - I'm
05 April, 2014
Visual Communications
Design has the power to create visual landscapes that ensure diversity of thought, rich collaboration, cognitive dissonance, and extensions to future ideas and innovations. These projects feature rich applications of visual design aligned to communication and narrative.
24 Easy Activities for Keeping Webinars Engaging
The promise of an engaging webinar is often met with the reality that providing a steady level of interaction with the audience is tricky. Here, I've
06 December, 2012
10 Tips for Engaging Participants in Online Sessions
Take advantage of these suggestions to boost the level of interaction in your next online session, turning what might be a flat experience into one th
06 December, 2012