Assistant Professor of Political Science
Digital history has shaped spatial and data visualization in exciting new ways. According to Richard White, “Visualization and spatial history are not about producing illustrations or maps to communicate things that you have discovered by other means. It is a means of doing research; it generates questions that might otherwise go unasked, it reveals historical … Read more
Digital history has begun to revolutionize the way in which historians conduct research, collaborate, and publish. Democratizing access to this process of reading, writing, and rewriting, as noted by Burdick et al expands the conversation exponentially and provides for the opportunity to further innovate. According to Mark Sample, “the ‘builders’ will build and the ‘thinkers’ … Read more
I am currently taking a course titled HST591:Digital history with Dr. MacFadyen in the history M.A. program at Arizona State University. According to the syllabus, digital history is defined as the “use of computers, digital media, and other tools for historical practice, presentation, analysis, and research.” In addition to my background as a political scientist, I hope to … Read more
Navigating the online environment can be quite a challenge, and at times isolating. Reflecting upon our roles in the online environment, both as learners and instructors, can help guide behavior and interaction toward a successful exchange. Below I very briefly reflect upon my understanding of the key roles and functions of both students and instructors … Read more
In order to promote student success, instructors must provide the opportunity for learners to become familiar with the method of instruction. In traditional face-to-face courses new college students often take a couple weeks to adjust to the mode of instruction and learning environment. In order to help students in this transition, instructors provide an introductory … Read more
It is important that instructional design be informed by sound educational theory. Online courses are no exception. Online learning courses must uphold the same academic standards as their face-to-face counterparts, and yet, they embody distinct learning environments. Below I outline several dominant theories of teaching and learning and investigate their application for the online environment. … Read more
Have you ever heard a student say something like, “oh I’m a visual learner, I need to see information in pictures to understand it”? Well they are talking about learning types, a relatively challenged theory of individual learning strengths. You can take the VARK questionnaire to identify your own preferred learning style. According to VARK … Read more
The spreadsheets below show in detail the 2016 primary and caucus results for each party. I’ve compiled all the information for you including if the election is a party caucus or primary, if the primary is open, closed, or mixed, and each candidates vote percentage and delegate count. You may print this and use it … Read more