As a part of Oregon State University\u2019s <\/span>Division of Educational Ventures<\/span><\/a>, the Oregon State Ecampus staff is guided by an organizational culture that prioritizes learning, research and knowledge-sharing. In everything we do, our team is committed to the idea of continuous improvement, trying to find new and better solutions, and bringing others along in our discoveries.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s in that spirit that we want to share a roundup of the scholarly publications and trade publications that Oregon State Ecampus colleagues published in 2023. We hope you find something inspiring and helpful in these resources.<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Ellen Dello Stritto<\/strong>, director, Ecampus Research Unit Published in the Online Learning Journal<\/a><\/span> Mary Ellen Dello Stritto<\/strong>, director, Ecampus Research Unit <\/span> Published in the Journal of Learning Analytics<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Dello Stritto co-authored this journal article with researchers from four other universities, who were all part of <\/span>a learning analytics cohort<\/span><\/a>, led by the Ecampus Research Unit. The article focuses on equity and bias in data collected about online learners. You can <\/span>read the study \u00bb<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Nadia Jaramillo Cherrez<\/strong>, senior instructional designer, Oregon State Ecampus Published in the book<\/span> \u201cToward Inclusive Learning Design\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This chapter focuses on the role instructors and instructional designers play in creating inclusive learning design. The authors offer an approach that\u2019s grounded in the assumption of student diversity as an asset and tips for how to cultivate that mindset.<\/span><\/p>\n Phillip Chambers<\/strong>, instructional designer, Oregon State Ecampus Published in the book <\/span>\u201cGuide to digital accessibility: Policies, practices and professional development\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Accessibility is an important and ongoing consideration in building online courses, and in this chapter, Chambers provides a practical guide for common accessibility challenges that instructional designers face.<\/span><\/p>\n Tianhong Shi<\/strong>, senior instructional designer, Oregon State Ecampus Published in the Journal of Educational Research & Practice<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Shi and Kaplan document their collaborative efforts to redesign \u201cGreat Ideas in Philosophy\u201d utilizing the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. They aimed to create a welcoming space for a diverse student body, to help students see philosophy as a diverse field, and to provide an engaging and meaningful learning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Tay McEdwards<\/strong>, proctoring manager, Oregon State Ecampus Published in the <\/span>Northwest eLearning Journal\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n McEdwards has over ten years of experience in online exam proctoring and thinks deeply about accessibility and equity. He put together a helpful framework for others exploring technology options in online proctoring. You can <\/span>read an adaptation of his journal article \u00bb<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shannon Riggs<\/strong>, associate vice provost of educational programs and learning innovation, Oregon State\u2019s Division of Educational Ventures Published in <\/span>“The Sage Handbook of Online Higher Education”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The SAGE Handbook of Online Higher Education is an essential resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who seek to understand and shape the future of higher education in the digital age. Riggs co-authored a chapter for this collection about quality assurance in online education \u2014\u00a0<\/span>an area that Ecampus is deeply familiar with<\/span><\/a>, given our strict adherence to quality standards.<\/span><\/p>\n Marleigh Perez<\/strong>, senior director of student success, Oregon State Ecampus Published in the book <\/span>\u201cRace and rurality: Considerations for advancing higher education equity\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Perez and Rodriguez co-authored a chapter that lays out recommendations for other universities looking to better support Native and Indigenous students. The chapter draws from their shared experience in helping to build an online tribal communities initiative at Oregon State University. You can <\/span>read more about thier work \u00bb<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n1. From online learner readiness to lifelong learning skills: A validation study<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Naomi R. Aguiar<\/strong>, associate director, Ecampus Research Unit
\n<\/span>With co-author Carolyn Andrews<\/strong>, Brigham Young University<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span><\/i>This was a collaborative research study that focused on developing a tool that defined the skills needed for lifelong learning and that helps students improve their skills and strategies for success. Read more about the <\/span>tool and the study \u00bb<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2. Amplifying student and administrator perspectives on equity and bias in learning analytics: Alone together in higher education<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>With co-authors: Rebecca E. Heiser<\/strong> (Athabasca University), Allen Brown<\/strong> (Carnegie Mellon University), Benjamin Croft<\/strong> (University of Colorado Boulder)<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n3. Cultivating a mindset for inclusive learning design<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Elisabeth Babcock McBrien<\/strong>, instructional designer, Oregon State Ecampus
\n<\/span>With co-author Christine Scott<\/strong>, University of California Santa Cruz
\n<\/span><\/p>\n4. Scenarios and solutions<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n5. Many Lenses with One Focus: Making Philosophy Learning Meaningful through Collaborative Design<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Jonathan Kaplan<\/strong>, professor of philosophy, Oregon State University
\n<\/span><\/p>\n6. Strategies for Exploring Technology as a Proctoring Solution<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n7. Planning for Quality Assurance in Online Education<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>With co-author Onesimus Otieno<\/strong>, Oakwood University
\n<\/span><\/p>\n8. Online, but not on your own: Supporting native and indigenous student success with online learning<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span>Eddie Rodriguez<\/strong>, student engagement program manager, Oregon State Ecampus
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