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“Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” 

~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Research Mission Statement

My mission is to explore existing and innovative models of teaching and learning with technology (especially online and blended) that support learner engagement and empowerment; and disseminate my findings globally.

Educational Framework and Research Values

• Supporting K12 educators and higher education faculty in the area of learning design and technology
• Heutagogy and Connectivism
• Innovation in learning design and technology
• Cultural respect and responsiveness
• Pragmatic research methods

Research Objectives

I am committed to furthering my research in the areas of:

• Innovative and transformative teaching and learning in online and blended environments
• Supporting Young Leaders in New Mexico (Due to my participation with the New Mexico Leadership Institute)
• Developing a critical lens for my research foci

Current Research Foci

1. Innovative Learning Design and Technology for online and blended learning environments, including concepts of MOOCs, critical reflection on QM, Experiential STEM, and Personal Learning Networks and Social Media in Education
2. Supporting Young Leaders in New Mexico

Key Words/Phrases/Specializations

faculty and teacher professional development, online teaching and learning, blended teaching and learning, learning design and technology, innovative learning design and technology, Quality Matters Rubric, ADDIE, ELVIS, Heutagogy, Connectivism, online collaboration, learner engagement, learner empowerment, emerging technology, social media, web 2.0, personal learning networks, MOOC, experiential STEM, high school leadership