Professional Development

I am always looking for ways to improve my teaching and my ability to connect with students as they work to further their own educational objectives. Below, I list workshops and seminars that have contributed to my professional and pedagogical development as a professor.


 

“Creating Online Writing Assignments” with Beth L. Hewett, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, May 2016

Learned more about effective online pedagogy. Developed course materials tailored to online teaching contexts.

 

Google Hangouts Workshop, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, May 2015

Heidi Harris led faculty through practice with Google Hangouts and offered practical ideas for incorporating the technology into our own online pedagogy.

 

Service Learning Academy, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Spring 2015

Participated in a semester-long series of service learning workshops designed to help faculty better implement community engagement and experiential learning in our courses.

 

Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence, “Creating High Impact Learning,” University of Arkansas at Little Rock, October 2014

Attended a lunchtime workshop that showcased UA Little Rock teacher experiences with community engaged pedagogy.

 

Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence, “Seeing UALR through New Eyes: A Conversation with New Faculty,” University of Arkansas at Little Rock, September 2014

Attended a workshop focused on introducing new faculty to the culture of teaching at UA Little Rock.

 

Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence, New Faculty Teaching Institute, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, August 2014

Worked with colleagues to develop materials emphasizing engaged learning and effective assessment.