{"id":795,"date":"2015-05-03T20:17:56","date_gmt":"2015-05-03T20:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hets.org\/ejournal\/?p=795"},"modified":"2015-11-03T20:23:40","modified_gmt":"2015-11-03T20:23:40","slug":"authors-volume-v-spring-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hets.org\/ejournal\/authors-volume-v-spring-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Authors Volume V – Spring Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article 1: Assessment of a Technology-Enhanced Review Workshop before Exam in an Undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology Course.<\/h2>\n

A\"Seher<\/a>uthor 1: Seher Atamturktur, PhD.<\/h3>\n

Associate Professor
\nDepartment of Biological Science
\nBronx Community College, CUNY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Atamturktur have taught a wide range of courses including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience, Microbiology and General Biology in the past 22 years. She received a Presidential Grant, a Teaching with Technology Grant and a PSC-CUNY Grant. Therefore, developed activities to improve student learning through technology and problem based learning activities. She also developed and taught pre-A&P workshops, and A&P workshops before the final exams along with my colleagues. Dr. Atamturktur co-designed an interdisciplinary Behavioral Neuroscience course and co-organized Biology Symposium Series.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nemail: Seher.Atamturktur@bcc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"kGlee<\/a>Author 2: Kyeng Gea Lee, PhD<\/h3>\n

Associate Professor<\/strong>
\n Department of Biological Sciences<\/strong>
\n Bronx Community College, CUNY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Dr. Lee received his PhD in Biology at the CUNY Graduate Center with a thesis on the interaction of actin and microtubule in the cytoskeleton of non-mammalian blood cells. As part of his post-doctoral training, he studied the organization and dynamics of microtubules in fission yeast at Columbia University. Currently, he\u2019s teaching courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology at Bronx Community College, with emphasis on molecular and cellular dynamics. Pedagogical research interest and experience include the development and application of tools and resources to enhance information retention, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nAddress: Bronx Community College |2155 University Avenue| Bronx, New York 10453
\nPhone: 718-289-5539
\nE-mail: kyeng.lee@bcc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"RujinTiian-photo\"<\/a>Author 3: Rujin Tian, PhD.
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Associate Prof.
\nDept of Biological Science
\nBronx Community College, CUNY<\/strong><\/p>\n

While teaching Honors Biology for advanced students and conducting neuroscience research with NSF-sponsored undergraduate students in collaboration with Columbia University, I am currently developing a tech-based (mobile apps and molecular technology) curriculum for DNA barcoding. This includes plant identification with Google Maps and Garden Compass, field trips for plant sampling, hands-on assignments for DNA isolation and amplification, phylogenetic tree generation with DNA SUBWAY and 3D reconstruction of protein structure by Swiss-Pdb Viewer.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nEmail: Rujin.tian@bcc.cuny.edu \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Article 2: <\/strong>Gamification as a Teaching Strategy: It is Effective?<\/h2>\n

\u00a0\"David<\/a>Author: David Sturges, Ph. D.<\/h3>\n

University of Texas-Pan American <\/strong>
\n (Soon to be the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Sturges, an associate professor at the University of Texas-Pan American, teaches and consults in strategic planning and organizational development based on andragogical online teaching and learning concepts and practices. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas, an MBA from East Texas State University, and BBA from Abilene Christian University of Dallas.\u00a0 Prior to entering academics, Dr. Sturges spent 13 years in professional practice of advertising and public relations. During the past three years, Dr Sturges teaching as focused on the UTPA Accelerated MBA program. He is published in the HETS Journal, the Journal of International Business, the Management Communication Quarterly and others. His publications have focused on communication in organizations and academics including emphasis on improving teaching methods for business learning.\u00a0Dr. Sturges has received the Hormel Meritorious Teaching Award and the UTPA Innovations in Distance Learning Award, as well as nomination for the University of Texas System Outstanding Faculty Award.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nEmail: dsturges@utpa.edu<\/a> or david.sturges@utrgv.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Article 3: <\/strong>Growth of the Open Educational Resource Movement<\/h2>\n

\"cmooney-photo\"<\/a>Author 1: Prof. Christine Mooney <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Associate Professor<\/strong>
\nQueensborough Community College, CUNY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Christine Mooney is an Associate Professor in the Business Department at Queensborough Community College.\u00a0 Christine Mooney is an attorney duly admitted to practice law in the State of New York.\u00a0 Prof. Mooney has served as the Faculty Mentor for the Queensborough business plan team since 2013.\u00a0 This year Prof. Mooney served as the Principal Investigator for a grant provided by Capital One Bank to run a CUNY Wide Entrepreneurship Program for Community College students.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nPhone: (718) 281-5404
\nEmail: cmooney@qcc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"LeslieFrancis<\/a>Author 2: Leslie L. Francis, Esq.<\/h3>\n

Assistant Professor
\nQueensborough Community College , CUNY
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leslie L. Francis is an Assistant Professor at CUNY-Queensborough Community College (\u201cQCC\u201d) in Bayside, NY where he teaches Business Law and Business Management. He has taught for fifteen years, five years at QCC and ten years as an Adjunct Professor at CUNY-York College in Jamaica, NY. Additionally, Mr. Francis is an attorney duly admitted to practice law in the State of New York and in the federal district courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, including the Bankruptcy Court.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nAddress: Business Department, Queensborough Community College\/CUNY
\nAdministration Building, Room 405 |222-05 56th Avenue
\nBayside, NY 11364
\nPhone: 718-281-5783<\/p>\n

Article 4: Matr\u00edcula de estudiantes a distancia en Puerto Rico: Actualizaci\u00f3n a Oto\u00f1o 2013<\/em><\/h2>\n

\"marcostorres\"<\/a>Author: Dr. Marcos Torres-Nazario<\/h3>\n

Full professor<\/strong>
\n Distance Education Department<\/strong>
\n Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Marcos Torres-Nazario teaches online and face-to-face courses of statistics and research, at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR) Ponce Campus. He received the degree of Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from the Inter American University Metro Campus. Also completed a Post Master Certificate in Institutional Research from Florida State University. In 2013 completed a Master Degree in Research and Evaluation at the University of Puerto Rico, R\u00edo Piedras Campus. Recently, finished the ELearning Expert Certificate from FATLA.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nEmail: mtorres@ponce.inter.edu
\n<\/a>Phone: (787) 284-1912 X 2049
\nFax: (787) 841-0103<\/p>\n

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Article 5: <\/strong>Metalectura de textos informativos<\/em><\/h2>\n

\"mariacmalbran-photo\"<\/a>Author: Prof. Mar\u00eda del Carmen Malbr\u00e1n <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Senior Teacher<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Buenos Aires (UBA) and
\nNational University of La Plata (UNLP), <\/strong>Argentina <\/strong><\/p>\n

Educational Psychologist. Master of Education.
\nUniversity Teacher and Researcher. Category I.
\nTeacher of Postgraduate courses and seminars.
\nDirector of master and doctoral thesis.
\nFirst author of research projects related to Cognitive Psychology.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nEmail: malbranm@gmail.com <\/a>
\nPhone: 541148614346
\nBlog:\u00a0http:\/\/mariamalbran.blogspot.com.ar\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Article 6: <\/strong>Structuring Hybrid and Online College Courses<\/h2>\n

\"JanetMichello\"<\/a>Author: Janet Michello, Ph.D<\/h3>\n

Associate Professor<\/strong>
\nSocial Science, LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Janet Michello teaches social science courses, including hybrid Introduction to Sociology, at LaGuardia Community College of the City University of NY. Her doctorate in sociology was awarded by the University of Akron while in a dual program with Kent State University. \u00a0She is author of the book, Social Patterns as Sources of Separation<\/em>, and co-author of the text, A Sociology of Mental illness<\/em>, in addition to a number of other publications. She is currently working on a resource book for hybrid and online introductory sociology courses.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\nEmail: jmichell@lagcc.cuny.edu<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Article 7: <\/strong>Using Learner Profiling Technique to Predict College Student\u2019s Tendency to Choose ELearning Courses: A Two-step Cluster Analysis<\/h2>\n

\"CCpan-photo\"<\/a>Author 1: Cheng-Chang \u201cSam\u201d Pan, PhD, PMP, MBA<\/h3>\n

Associate Professor of Educational Technology
\nThe University of Texas at Brownsville<\/p>\n

Professor Cheng-Chang \u201cSam\u201d Pan teaches online as an associate professor of Educational Technology at The University of Texas at Brownsville (soon to be The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley). He has developed and directed the E-Learning Certificate program since 2009. Professor Pan earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Technology and a M.A. in Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida. He also received a M.B.A. in Business Administration from Texas A&M University – Commerce. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project Management Institute (PMI). His current research includes the design of e-learning in the context of project management and strategic management of distance education enterprises.<\/p>\n

Contact info:
\n<\/strong>Address: One West University Blvd., Main 1.306| Brownsville, TX 78520
\nThe University of Texas at Brownsville
\nPhone: (956) 882-7805
\nEmail: Sam.Pan@utrgv.edu<\/a> or Sam.Pan@utb.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"FranciscoGarcia-photo\"<\/a>Author 2: Francisco Garcia, MEd<\/h3>\n

Distance Education Manager
\nThe University of Texas at Brownsville<\/p>\n

Francisco Garcia serves as a Manager and Lead Instructional Designer for the Online Learning Department at The University of Texas at Brownsville. He manages a multidisciplinary team that designs and develops online and hybrid courses. Mr. Garcia and his team provide Instructional Design leadership to faculty supporting more than 600 online courses per year. Mr. Garcia has served on Distance Education Committees, at the state level, developing best practices and guidelines for Online Instruction. He has also been a presenter in different state, national, and international Distance Education and Instructional Technology conferences. Mr. Garcia holds Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and a Master of Education in Educational Technology from The University of Texas at Brownsville.<\/p>\n

Mr. Garcia is also the Inaugural Director for the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is leading the establishment of a comprehensive research center for online teaching, learning and technology with the appropriate human resources and proper organizational structure that will facilitate best practices in teaching and learning online and academic rigor, integrate next generation of online technologies to maximize student learning outcomes, increase course offerings that reduce time-to-degree, and increase enrollments.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Contact info:<\/p>\n

Address: Center for Online Learning, Fred Rusteberg Hall 108B | One West University Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520
\nPhone: 956-882-6667
\nFax: 956-882-6751
\nEmail: francisco.garcia@utrgv.edu <\/a>or francisco.Garcia@utb.edu
\n<\/a>Website: http:\/\/www.utb.edu\/online
\n<\/a>Website: http:\/ \/www.utrgv.edu\/online
\n<\/a>Linkedin Profile: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fgarcial<\/a><\/p>\n

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To learn more about the authors of previous issues click here<\/a><\/h3>\n

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