2021 Staff Research and Service

We are committed to sharing our expertise with colleagues on- and off-campus, and we value the best practices, new perspectives, and innovative strategies our research, teaching, and service efforts afford.

Our staff members' educational research contributes to the evidence-based theories and practices that inform CTE's work. In 2021-2022, our staff received 5 research grants, published 5 peer-reviewed articles, and delivered 25 presentations at peer-reviewed conferences.

Grants

Brown, K., & Archbell, K. Mental Health Matters: Evaluating the Efficacy of Two Pedagogical Modules for Teaching Assistants on Supporting Student Mental Health. Funding from University of Waterloo LITE Seed Grant.
Brown, K., Taraban-Gordon, S. Racicot, T.*, Kasprzak, M., Chang, S. *, D’Amico, C., Kustra, E., Raffoul, J., Olsen, K. Mazrouei, S., Aikman, L., Ismail, E. *, Grant, A. *, Clerke, A. *, Savicevic, N. Developing Your Teaching Dossier: A Series of Four OER Asynchronous Online Modules. Funding from eCampus Ontario, Virtual Learning Strategy. Information about the grant is available at vls.ecampusontario.ca *graduate-student collaborators
Faubert, J., Frake-Mistak, M., Ozols, C. and Vesely, M*. Reconceptualizing the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW): A Peer-Based, Student-Centred Approach for Online Instructional Skills Development in Higher Education (WATE-827). Funding from eCampus Ontario, Virtual Learning Strategy used to develop two online courses: Online Instructional Skills Workshop course (OISW) and Online Facilitator Development Workshop (OFDW) course. Grant information is available at vls.ecampusontario.ca and Waterloo led grant information can be found at uwaterloo.ca/extended-learning/news/driving-ontarios-growth-virtual-learning *project lead
Johansen, K. & Chow, N. Nature journaling and online experiential learning seminars: Fostering place attachment while promoting pro-environmental attitudes and nature stewardship among University Students using PebblePad. Funding from University of Waterloo LITE Seed Grant.
Karabina, B., Garcia, A., and Long, L., AR/VR Technologies in Multivariable Calculus. Funding from the Math Endowment Fund funding is valid until December 21, 2022.

Awards

Vesely, M. (2021). Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) Appreciation Award.
Wilson, M. (2022). Warren Ober Award for Outstanding Teaching by Graduate Students Within the Faculty of Arts.

Courses developed and/or taught

Chan, W. Instructor. IP 605 Building Policy Skills: Interdisciplinary Seminar. Winter 2022. The Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Chow, N. Instructor. PD12: Reflection and Learning in the Workplace. Waterloo Professional Development Program. Winter 2022.
Hinton, L. Instructor. INTST 101: Introduction to International Studies. Spring 2021.
Hinton, L. Instructor. POLI 1022: Global Politics. King’s University College. Winter 2022.
Holmes, T. Instructor. GSJ 102: Gender and Social Justice in the Global South. Winter 2022.
Long, L., Instructor. PD6: Problem Solving. Waterloo Professional Development Program. Fall 2021, Winter 2022.
MacGregor, C. & Li, R. Co-instructor. ExpecTAtions. Fall 2021.
MacGregor, C. & Li, R. Co-instructor. ExpecTAtions. Spring 2021.
MacGregor, C. & Li, R. Co-instructor. ExpecTAtions. Winter 2022.
Racicot, T. Instructor. ARTS 190: Communication in the Engineering Profession. University of Waterloo. Winter 2022.
Racicot, T. Instructor. ENGL 108A: The Superhero. University of Waterloo. Fall 2021.
Taraban-Gordon, S. Instructor. PD8: Intercultural Skills. Waterloo Professional Development Program. Spring 2021.
Wilson, M. Instructor. PSYC 1000: Introduction to Psychology (Remote). Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Spring 2021.
Wilson, M. Designer. PSYCH 211: Developmental Psychology (Online). University of Waterloo. In development (Fall 2021-Spring 2022).

Peer-reviewed journal publications

Raffoul, J., Ward, J., Calvez, S., Kartolo, A., Haque, A., Holmes, T., Attas, R., Kechego, J., Kustra, E., & Mooney, J. (2022). Institutional structures and individual stories: experiences from the front lines of Indigenous educational development in higher education. AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples, 18(1), 163–172. doi: 10.1177/11771801211062617
Long, L. & Tsinakos, A. (2021). Modelling the Application of Best Practices for Choosing Extended Reality Learning Applications in the Covid-19 Context. Proceedings of Innovate Learning Summit 2020, 108-122. learntechlib.org/primary/p/220279/
Scholz, K.W., Komornicka, J.N., and Moore, A. (2021). Gamifying history: Designing and implementing a game-based learning course design framework. Teaching & Learning Inquiry, 9(1), 99–116.
Shaw, L., Grose, J., Kustra, E., Goff, L., Ellis, D., & Borin, P. (2021). Cultivating an institutional culture that values teaching: Developing a repository of effective practices. To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development, 40(1). doi:10.3998/tia.962
Stephens, P., & Hinton, L. (2022). The state of post-secondary food studies pedagogy in Canada: An exploration of philosophical and normative underpinnings. Canadian Food Studies / La Revue Canadienne Des études Sur l’alimentation, 8(4).

Other publications

Sacks, D., Payette, P., Ellis, D., & Volpe Horii, C. (2021). Leveraging Centers for Teaching and Learning in Accreditation Review and Quality Assurance Processes. POD Speaks, 4, 1-6. podnetwork.org/content/uploads/POD-Speaks-Issue-4-July-2021.pdf
Tam, K.Y., Yeung, C., Lau, T., Chan, W., & Mok, L. (2022). Hong Kong towards a Leading Global Fintech Hub: Best Practices and Recommendations through Examining Other World Hubs. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Invited presentations/workshops

Lithgow, K. (2021, November 3). Changing experiences to learning experiences. Keynote at Khalifa University Experiential Learning Symposium. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Riley, S., McCabe, G., Lithgow, K. & Evans. C. (2022, February 22). The student role in co-creation of their own learning outcomes, and their assessment. Panel presentation at e Interdisciplinary Network for Research-Informed Assessment Practices (INRAP). Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
Riley, S., McCabe, G., Lithgow, K. & Evans. C. (2022, April 4). The student’s role in co-creation of their own learning outcomes, and their assessment. PebblePad Panel Presentation.

Peer-reviewed conference presentations and posters

Anderson, S., Chow, N. & Scholz, K. (2022, February). Supporting and undertaking SoTL: How educational developers and SoTL grant programs inspire and impact teaching and learning research. (Presentation). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Brown, K., Taraban-Gordon, S., Gourlay, G., Hossack, S., Hinton, L., Majidy, S., Medon, B., Murfitt, J., & Wilson, M. (2022, February). Graduate students in educational development: Connection, conversation, and collaboration. (Pre-conference workshop). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Cook, K., Feth, V., Karanassiou, J., Lithgow, K., Rennick, C., & Schmidt Hanbidge, A. (2021, May). PebblePad: Promoting Learner Engagement with the Assessment Process. Panel presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference, Waterloo, ON.
Chappell, A., Power, M., & Meunier, D. (2021, December). Evolving the Edtech Ecosystem at uWaterloo. Presented at the annual WatITis Conference. (Virtual conference)
Chang, S., D’Amico, C., Kasprzak, M., Lieu, J., Brown, K., Racicot, T., Mazrouei, S., Olsen, K., & Savicevic, N. . (2022, February). Communication and collaboration for effective design: Co-developing OER online modules on teaching dossiers. (Live demonstration). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Chang, W., Wylie-Toal, B., & Lithgow, K. (2022, April). Evaluating a New Student-Centric Experiential Learning Approach for Entrepreneurship Education: The Impact of SLICCs (Student-Led Individually-Created Courses) on Student Learning Outcomes. Presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference. (Virtual conference)
Chang, W., Wylie-Toal, B., Nugent,J., Lithgow, K., Etmanski, B., & Geobey, S. (2022, October). Entrepreneurship Education with Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Teaching Model. Presented at The Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference (CCSBE/CCPME) 2021.
Chow, N. & Johansen, K. (2022, April). Collaborating with academic support units: Partnerships in pedagogy, praxis, and research to support online, experiential, and place-based learning. Presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference. (Virtual conference)
D’Amico, C., Hall, S., Kasprzak, M., Savicevic, N., & Vesely, M. (2022, February). Reconceptualizing leadership in educational development: An invitation to explore possible leadership development pathways. (Pre-conference workshop). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Ellis, D. E. & Stephenson, V. M. (2021, November). Understanding and enhancing organizational resilience in academic support units. Presented at the annual Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education conference. (Virtual conference)
Ellis, D., & Stephenson, V. (2022, February). Reflecting on and planning for organizational resilience. (Pre-conference workshop). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Holmes, T., Li, R., Lithgow, K., & Vesely, M. (2022, February). Gathering lessons from the shift to online facilitation. Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Hossack, S., Jamal, S., Murfitt, J., & Taraban-Gordon, S. (2022, February). Online and back again: Exploring the evolving designs of microteaching in TA training programs. (Presentation). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Leighton, J., Kurta, T., Dupuis, S., & Stephenson, V. (2022, April). Creating inter-learning connections: Opportunities for peer collaboration among leisure students. Presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference. (Virtual conference)
Lithgow, K., Robinson, M., Williams, D., Chang, W., & McBay, M. (2022, April). Panel Discussion - Reflection, Community and Student-Led Independently Created Courses: Student and Instructor Perspectives. Presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference. (Virtual conference)
Long L. (2021, November). Modelling the Application of Best Practices for Choosing Extended Reality Learning Applications in the Covid-19 Context, Innovate Learning Summit Online 2021.
Long, L. (2021, August). The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Extended Reality as a Learning Technology. Digital Pedagogy Institute, University of Waterloo.
Long, L. (2021, October). The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Extended Reality as a Learning Technology. Athabasca University Graduate Student Conference, Athabasca University.
Long, L. M. & Tsinakos, A. (2022, February). Development and application of a framework for choosing, using, and designing extended reality learning applications for post-pandemic learning. (Presentation). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
MacAlpine, R. (2022, March). Teaching history of sexual violence through trauma informed and feminist pedagogies. Presented at Tri-University Conference, Waterloo Ontario. (Virtual conference).
Morton, M., Power, M. & Vesely, M. (2022, February). Who are we now, and what is next?: An exploration of how new ways of connecting during the pandemic served to reshape our personal and professional identities. Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)
Murfitt, J. (2021, May). Project-Based Learning in Physical Geography and Geomatics Courses. Graduate Students in Teaching Conference, University of British Columbia.
Potwarka, M., Watkins, J., Zaza, C., Holmes, T., & Stephenson, V. (2022, April). Universal design for learning and student wellbeing: Partnerships for a whole systems approach. Presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference. (Virtual conference)
Robinson, M., MacGregor, C. & Lithgow, K. (2022, April). SLICCs and the Importance of Reflecting in Community. Presented at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference. (Virtual conference)
Wexler, L., Thiessen, D., Chow, N. & Anderson, S. (2022, February). Gozigwan mazina'igan (The book is heavy): A Learning Circle. (Pre-conference workshop). Presented at the Educational Developers Caucus conference. (Virtual conference)

Committee membership

Anderson, Scott

Member, Co-op in ENV Project
Member, School of Accounting and Finance First Year Teaching Community
Member, School of Accounting and Finance Blended Learning Committee

Archbell, Kristen

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Bennett, Brianna

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Brown, Kristin

Member, Learning & Development Community of Practice, University of Waterloo
Member, Responding to Disclosures Community of Practice, University of Waterloo
Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Chan, Winnie

Member, White Paper Update Project, University of Waterloo

Chow, Natalie

Co-Chair, Learning & Development Community of Practice, University of Waterloo
Member, Faculty of Health Online Teaching Task Group, University of Waterloo
Member, PebblePad Operations Committee
Member, Universal Design for Learning & Wellbeing Community of Practice, University of Waterloo

Ellis, Donna

Member, Complementary Teaching Assessment Project Team
Advisor to Research Specialist for Student Course Perception Survey project
Co-chair, Teaching and Learning Spaces Operations Group and Member, Teaching and Learning Spaces Steering Group
Member, Keep Learning Team, University of Waterloo
Past-President, Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network (started in June)
Chair, Governance Committee, POD Network (started in June)
Co-chair, External Partnerships and Outreach committee, POD Network (completed in June)
Member, Finance committee, POD Network (completed in June)
Board member, International Consortium for Educational Development

Gill, Komal

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Hand, Stephanie

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Holmes, Trevor

Member, Keep Learning Team, University of Waterloo
Conference Chair, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Joshi, Utkarsh

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Li, Richard

Vice-Chair Conferences, Educational Developers Caucus (May to November 2021)
Director, 13766934 Canada Association (new ED organization; February to May 2022)
Resource Member, Faculty of Engineering Outcomes-Based Assessment Group, University of Waterloo
Member, Faculty of Engineering Student Course Perception Survey Project Working Group, University of Waterloo
Member, PebblePad Operations Committee
Member, Peer Review and Group Assessment Tool Review Committee
Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Lithgow, Katherine

Co-lead - Waterloo ExL initiative
Lead - PebblePad Ops Team
Member, Career Education in Arts
Member, Co-op in ENV Project
Member, Learning Environment Operations Group
Member, Student Performance Evaluation Working Group
Resource member, MPH online course redevelopment

Morton, Mark

Co-Lead, XR Community of Practice, University of Waterloo
Member, Keep Learning Team, University of Waterloo

Myles, Kylie

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Power, Mary

Member, Keep Learning Team, University of Waterloo
Member, Copyright Steering Committee, University of Waterloo
Member, OER Committee, University of Waterloo
Member, Teaching and Learning Spaces Committee, University of Waterloo
Core Member, EdTech Evolution Committee, University of Waterloo
Member, Learning Environment Operations Group, University of Waterloo
Member, Program Advisory Committee, General Arts and Science, Conestoga College
Co-Coordinator, Science Education SIG, STLHE
Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Scholz, Kyle

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Song, Gerold

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Stephenson, Veronica

Executive Member, Membership Committee, Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network
Assessment Liaison, Strategic Planning Committee, Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network
Member, Undergraduate Studies Implementation Working Group, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo
Resource Member, Faculty of Engineering Outcomes-Based Assessment Group, University of Waterloo
Member, Biomedical Engineering Program Committee, Faculty of Engineering
Member, Writing and Communication Centre External Review Advisory Committee

Taraban-Gordon, Svitlana

Member, Graduate & Professional Skills Working Group, University of Waterloo
Member, EDC Program Accreditation Committee

Thompson, Jason

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Vesely, Monica

Member, Copyright Advisory Committee Working Group
Past Chair, Council of Ontario Educational Developers (moves to Past Chair, November 2021)
Member, Learning & Development Community of Practice, University of Waterloo
Member, New Faculty Planning Committee, University of Waterloo
Local Representative, ISW Network
Member, Trainer Development Guide Working Group, ISW Network
Member, ISW Task Group for International Certificates / Equivalencies, ISW Network

Voong, Kristine

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Weiss, Maris

Member, EDC 2022 Conference Planning Team, Educational Developers Caucus

Editorial and reviewing contributions