Updated November 2023
Education
MPS, Data Analytics, Expected August 2024
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
PhD, Educational Psychology, May 2015
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Dissertation: Impact of Instructional Materials Eliciting Low and High Cognitive Load on Self-Efficacy and Demonstrated Knowledge
MEd, Adult Education, December 2012
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
Paper: Best Practices in Online Statistics Education: A Review of Literature
Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics, May 2012
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Distance Education, December 2011
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
MS, Educational Psychology, May 2011
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Thesis: Rater Agreement and the Measurement of Reliability in Evaluations of Online Course Design using the Quality Matters Rubric™
BS, Psychology, May 2007
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Magna Cum Laude, Departmental (Psychology) Honors
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
PhD, Educational Psychology, May 2015
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Dissertation: Impact of Instructional Materials Eliciting Low and High Cognitive Load on Self-Efficacy and Demonstrated Knowledge
MEd, Adult Education, December 2012
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
Paper: Best Practices in Online Statistics Education: A Review of Literature
Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics, May 2012
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Distance Education, December 2011
The Pennsylvania State University, World Campus
MS, Educational Psychology, May 2011
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Thesis: Rater Agreement and the Measurement of Reliability in Evaluations of Online Course Design using the Quality Matters Rubric™
BS, Psychology, May 2007
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Magna Cum Laude, Departmental (Psychology) Honors
Teaching
Publications
Simunich, B., McMahon, E. A., Hopf, L., Altman, B. W., Zimmerman, W. A. (2022). Creating a culture of online quality: The people, policies, and processes that facilitate institutional change for online course quality assurance. American Journal of Distance Education, 36(1), 36-52.
Zimmerman, W. A., Altman, B., Simunich, B., Shattuck, K., & Burch, B. (2020). Evaluating online course quality: A study on implementation of course quality standards. Online Learning, 24(4), 147-163. DOI: 10.24059/olj.v24i4.2325
Zimmerman, W. A. (2019). Long video lectures: Shifting to an adult learning perspective. Personal reflection. Adult Learning, 30(1), 38-40. DOI: 10.1177/1045159518797983
Zimmerman, W. A. & Austin, S. R. (2018). Using attitudes and anxieties to predict end-of-course outcomes in online and face-to-face introductory statistics courses. Statistics Education Research Journal. https://iase-web.org/documents/SERJ/SERJ17(2)_Zimmerman.pdf
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Gao, M., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. (2018). Computer-automated approach for scoring short essays in an introductory statistics course. Journal of Statistics Education, 26(1), 40-47. DOI: 10.1080/10691898.2018.1443047
Zimmerman, W. A. (2017). Predicting success in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course using self-efficacy, values, and typical mode of instruction. International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education. http://ijede.ca/index.php/jde/article/view/1011
Zimmerman, W. A., & Johnson, G. (2017). Exploring factors related to completion of an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course. Online Learning, 21(3). DOI: 10.24059/olj.v2i3.1017
Zimmerman, W. A., Knight, S. L., Favre, D. E., & Ikhlef, A. (2017). Effect of professional development on teaching behaviors and efficacy in Qatari educational reform. Teacher Development, 21(2), 324-345. DOI: 10.1080/13664530.2016.1243571
Zimmerman, W. A., & Kulikowich, J. M. (2016). Online learning self-efficacy in students with and without online learning experience. American Journal of Distance Education, 30(3). DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2016.1193801
Zimmerman, W. A., & Goins, D. D. (2015). Calibration of self-efficacy for conducting a chi-square test of independence. Statistics Education Research Journal, 14(2). http://iase-web.org/documents/SERJ/SERJ14%282%29_Zimmerman.pdf
Shattuck, K. I., Zimmerman, W. A., & Adair, D. (2014). Continuous improvement of the QM Rubric and review processes: Scholarship of integration and application. Internet Learning, 3(1).
Knight, S. L., Parker, D., Zimmerman, W., & Ikhlef, A. (2014). Investigating the relationship between perceived and observed student-centered learning environments in Qatari elementary math and science classrooms. Learning Environments Research, 17(1), 29-47. DOI: 10.1007/s10984-014-9156-z
Zimmerman, W. A., Altman, B., Simunich, B., Shattuck, K., & Burch, B. (2020). Evaluating online course quality: A study on implementation of course quality standards. Online Learning, 24(4), 147-163. DOI: 10.24059/olj.v24i4.2325
Zimmerman, W. A. (2019). Long video lectures: Shifting to an adult learning perspective. Personal reflection. Adult Learning, 30(1), 38-40. DOI: 10.1177/1045159518797983
Zimmerman, W. A. & Austin, S. R. (2018). Using attitudes and anxieties to predict end-of-course outcomes in online and face-to-face introductory statistics courses. Statistics Education Research Journal. https://iase-web.org/documents/SERJ/SERJ17(2)_Zimmerman.pdf
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Gao, M., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. (2018). Computer-automated approach for scoring short essays in an introductory statistics course. Journal of Statistics Education, 26(1), 40-47. DOI: 10.1080/10691898.2018.1443047
Zimmerman, W. A. (2017). Predicting success in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course using self-efficacy, values, and typical mode of instruction. International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education. http://ijede.ca/index.php/jde/article/view/1011
Zimmerman, W. A., & Johnson, G. (2017). Exploring factors related to completion of an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course. Online Learning, 21(3). DOI: 10.24059/olj.v2i3.1017
Zimmerman, W. A., Knight, S. L., Favre, D. E., & Ikhlef, A. (2017). Effect of professional development on teaching behaviors and efficacy in Qatari educational reform. Teacher Development, 21(2), 324-345. DOI: 10.1080/13664530.2016.1243571
Zimmerman, W. A., & Kulikowich, J. M. (2016). Online learning self-efficacy in students with and without online learning experience. American Journal of Distance Education, 30(3). DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2016.1193801
Zimmerman, W. A., & Goins, D. D. (2015). Calibration of self-efficacy for conducting a chi-square test of independence. Statistics Education Research Journal, 14(2). http://iase-web.org/documents/SERJ/SERJ14%282%29_Zimmerman.pdf
Shattuck, K. I., Zimmerman, W. A., & Adair, D. (2014). Continuous improvement of the QM Rubric and review processes: Scholarship of integration and application. Internet Learning, 3(1).
Knight, S. L., Parker, D., Zimmerman, W., & Ikhlef, A. (2014). Investigating the relationship between perceived and observed student-centered learning environments in Qatari elementary math and science classrooms. Learning Environments Research, 17(1), 29-47. DOI: 10.1007/s10984-014-9156-z
Book Review
Zimmerman, W. A. (2011). Book review: Key issues in e-learning: Research and practice. Journal of Distance Education/ Revue de l’Éducation à Distance, 25(2).
Related Work Experiences
Senior Data Analytics and Research Consultant, Outreach and Online Education, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2021 to present
Part-Time Instructor, School of Psychological Science, Oregon State University
January 2020 to present
Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
July 2021 to August 2021
Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
June 2015 to June 2021 (Prior to September 2017 the equivalent title of Lecturer was used)
Instructional Consultant Graduate Assistant, Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2014 to May 2015
International Student Orientation Leader, The Pennsylvania State University
Summer 2014
Tutor, Morgan Academic Support Center for Student Athletes, The Pennsylvania State University
January 2014 to December 2014
Statistics Support Graduate Assistant, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2013 to May 2014
Graduate Assistant, World Campus Faculty Development, The Pennsylvania State University
June 2013 to August 2013
Graduate Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Education, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2012 to May 2013
Peer Mentor / Tutor, Special Education Program, The Pennsylvania State University
July 2010 to August 2012
Data Analyst, The Pennsylvania State University and Qatar University
November 2010 to July 2012
Qatar National Research Foundation, National Priorities Research Program, Grant # 13-6-7-1
Graduate Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University
January 2009 to May 2012
NSF Discovery Research K-12 Grant, Award # 0822119, a project in conjunction with the University of California, Berkeley
R&D: The Role of Educative Curriculum Materials in Supporting Science Teaching Practices with English Language Learners
August 2021 to present
- Fulfilled recurring and ad hoc requests for data using Microsoft Access and Excel
- Conducted statistical analyses using R, SPSS, and Excel
- Created a model to predict future student headcounts and full-time equivalencies (FTEs)
- Developed new dashboards and updated existing dashboards using Power BI
- Presented findings to diverse audiences via written reports and virtual presentations
- Served as Data Liaison to Penn State's Commission for Adult Learners
Part-Time Instructor, School of Psychological Science, Oregon State University
January 2020 to present
- Taught an online undergraduate-level second course in quantitative methods for psychology majors (PSY 298)
- Designed and taught an online undergraduate-level writing-intensive educational psychology course (PSY 450)
Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
July 2021 to August 2021
Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Statistics, The Pennsylvania State University
June 2015 to June 2021 (Prior to September 2017 the equivalent title of Lecturer was used)
- Taught online undergraduate- and graduate-level introductory statistics courses (STAT 200 and STAT 500)
- Coordinated a course with up to 24 sections and 800 students per semester
- Created new online instructional materials using a simulation-based inference (SBI) approach (see https://online.stat.psu.edu/stat200/)
- Designed all instructional materials including course notes (Drupal 8), assignments, and assessments
- Applied multimedia learning principles to produce more than 250 instructional videos (Camtasia, YouTube)
- Maintained master course materials in the learning management system (initially ANGEL, currently Canvas)
- Analyzed student survey and assessment data using R, SPSS, Minitab, SAS, Excel, and jMetrik to inform frequent course revisions
- Conducted research on learning and course completion
Instructional Consultant Graduate Assistant, Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2014 to May 2015
- Co-led workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, for example:
- Applying for academic jobs
- Coping with challenging situations in class
- Documenting your teaching for a job search
- TA 101: Making the most out of your teaching assistantship
- Teaching a large class effectively
- Writing a teaching philosophy: First steps
- Provided individual consultations to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars on topics related to teach and academic careers
- Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to instructors
International Student Orientation Leader, The Pennsylvania State University
Summer 2014
- Guided new international graduate students through required and optional orientation sessions
- Led discussions on topics related to higher education in the United States and studying at Penn State
- Planned and participated in social events for incoming international graduate students
Tutor, Morgan Academic Support Center for Student Athletes, The Pennsylvania State University
January 2014 to December 2014
- Tutored undergraduate student athletes in educational psychology, mathematics, and statistics courses
- Mentored student athletes
Statistics Support Graduate Assistant, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2013 to May 2014
- Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in introductory through intermediate statistics
- Created learning materials for introductory and intermediate statistics courses
- Conducted statistical analyses on data collected from alumni
- Revised existing and developed new online survey instruments distributed to current students and recent graduates via Qualtrics
Graduate Assistant, World Campus Faculty Development, The Pennsylvania State University
June 2013 to August 2013
- Conducted reviews of literature related to online faculty needs
- Worked with faculty enrolled in OL 1000, a self-paced online course that provides an introduction to Penn State World Campus
- Developed an instrument to measure online teaching self-efficacy
Graduate Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Education, The Pennsylvania State University
August 2012 to May 2013
- Worked on the "Multi-Campus Curricular Alignment Project"
- Facilitated conversations between faculty members at multiple Penn State campuses to develop consistent learning objectives
Peer Mentor / Tutor, Special Education Program, The Pennsylvania State University
July 2010 to August 2012
- Worked with doctoral students supported by the PPREP and POSSE grants
- Oriented incoming students to Penn State and the State College area
- Provided tutoring in statistics, research methods, APA formatting, and academic writing
Data Analyst, The Pennsylvania State University and Qatar University
November 2010 to July 2012
Qatar National Research Foundation, National Priorities Research Program, Grant # 13-6-7-1
- Studied the impact of professional development on observable teaching behaviors, teaching self-efficacy, and student variables
- Analyzed quantitative survey and assessment data
Graduate Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University
January 2009 to May 2012
NSF Discovery Research K-12 Grant, Award # 0822119, a project in conjunction with the University of California, Berkeley
R&D: The Role of Educative Curriculum Materials in Supporting Science Teaching Practices with English Language Learners
- Organized data in Excel and SPSS worksheets
- Conducted literature reviews
- Analyzed quantitative survey and assessment data
Conference Presentations
Zimmerman, W. A. (June 1, 2023). Comparing 7- and 15-week course sections using propensity score matching. Poster presented at the 2023 AIR Forum, Cleveland, OH.
Zimmerman, W., & Cross, J. (May 11, 2022). Using data to better understand Penn State's adult learner population. Presentation at the Hendrick Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference 2022, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Simunich, B. (November 3, 2021). Priming the pump: Course design variables that positively relate to QM certification outcomes. Poster presented at QM ConnectLX Conference, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A., Romer, M., Hassler, R., James, B., Hayford, H. (October 14, 2021). Differences between proctored and non-proctored exam scores at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 13, 2021). Examining the structure of students' perceptions of community in an online introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (May 18, 2020). Increasing active learning in an online introductory statistics course with low-stakes assignments. Poster presented at eCOTS 2020, virtual conference.
Hu, H. H., Sperling, R. A., & Zimmerman, W. A. (April 17-21, 2020). Predicting Online Learners' Knowledge of Statistics: The Role of Self-Efficacy, Metacognitive Monitoring, and Technology Acceptance [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/waxlvqu (Conference Canceled)
Shattuck, K., Zimmerman, W. A., Simunich, B., Altman, B., & Burch, B. (April 17-21, 2020). Measuring Quality of Online Courses: A Study of Adoption of Quality Standards and Processes [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/ssrsbuu (Conference Canceled)
Adair, D., Shattuck, K., Burch, B., & Zimmerman, W. A. (November 2019). 15 years of data on improving online learning design. Paper presented at the 28th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning, Dublin, Ireland.
Zimmerman, W. A. (November 15, 2019). Practical methods for designing research studies and analyzing data in educational settings. Presentation given at the Quality Matters Research Online Conference, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (August 9, 2018). Long lecture videos: Multimedia learning and adult learning theory. Presentation given at the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference, Madison, Wisconsin.
Zimmerman, W. A. (May 22, 2018). Designing full video lectures for an online introductory statistics course. Poster presented at eCOTS 2018, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 18, 2017). Perceptions of worth & performance in adult & traditional online introductory statistics students: Examining andragogy. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Gao, M., Johnson, G., Spencer, D. A., & Philtron, D. (August 3, 2017). Pilot of a simulation-based inference (SBI) approach in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course. Presentation in the topic-contributed session: Teaching introductory statistics using simulation-based inference methods, sponsored by the Section on Statistical Education, Joint Statistical Meetings, Baltimore, MD.
Montgomery, K., Gardner, A. M., Klick, K., Ricci, Z., Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Johnson, N. (May 2017). Penn State Learning online statistics tutoring. Poster presented at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Austin, S. R., & Zimmerman, W. A. (May 2017). Impact of quiz assignment and scoring methods on course completion rates and exam scores in an online introductory statistics course. Poster presented at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 28, 2016). Predicting success in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course using self-efficacy and values. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. (October 26, 2016). Computer-based approach for measuring changes in introductory statistics students' knowledge structures. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Shumway, D. (October 26, 2016). Using attitudes and anxieties to predict end-of-course outcomes in online and face-to-face introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Johnson, G. (August 3, 2016). Improving Retention in an Online Introductory Statistics Course. Poster presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Chicago, IL.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Johnson, G. (May 2016). Using blueprints to align learning objectives and assessments. Poster presented at eCOTS 2016, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (May 2015). Worked examples versus conventional problem solving: An examination of perceived mental effort and self-efficacy calibration. Poster presented at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Goins, D. D. (October 2014). Impact of experiences on calibration between self-efficacy and demonstrated knowledge in introductory statistics. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2014 Annual Meeting, Trumbull, CT.
Zang, X., Zimmerman, W. A., & Kulikowich, J. M. (April 2014). Extending analogical reasoning and problem solving in the domain of statistics. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division D In-Progress Research Gala, Philadelphia, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Kulikowich, J. M. (October 2013). Development of an online learning self-efficacy scale. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Kulikowich, J. M., Corrigan, S., & Bravo, M. A. (October 2012). Impact of English language learner status on the measurement of science learning-related constructs. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2012 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 2012). Revisiting Parten and Piaget: Gender differences in the social and cognitive play of young children. Poster presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2012 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Hilke, J., Shattuck, K., Adair, D. & Zimmerman, W. A. (October 2012). Summary of 95 tasks of online teaching. Paper presented at the Quality Matters Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Corrigan, S., & Zimmerman, W. A. (April 2012). Measuring the impact of ECMs on teacher knowledge/efficacy and ELL student learning. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Knight, S. L., Parker, D., Zimmerman, W., & Ikhlef, A. (April 2012). Investigating the relationship between professional development and student-centered learning environment in Qatari math and science elementary classrooms. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Zimmerman, W. A., Parker, D., & Knight, S. (October 2011). Professional development’s effect on the relationship between efficacy and behaviors in reforming Qatar. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2011 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 2011). Measuring rater reliability in evaluations of online course designs while valuing diversity of raters. Poster presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2011 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A. (June 2010). Quality Matters 2008-2010 rubric analyses. Invited presentation at the 2nd Annual Quality Matters Conference, Oakbrook, IL.
Sperling, R., Kulikowich, J., Ramsay, C., Betaudier, T., Zimmerman, W., & Higley, K. (May 2010). Determining the alignment to standards and the validity of district-level assessment practices. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Zimmerman, W., & Cross, J. (May 11, 2022). Using data to better understand Penn State's adult learner population. Presentation at the Hendrick Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference 2022, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Simunich, B. (November 3, 2021). Priming the pump: Course design variables that positively relate to QM certification outcomes. Poster presented at QM ConnectLX Conference, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A., Romer, M., Hassler, R., James, B., Hayford, H. (October 14, 2021). Differences between proctored and non-proctored exam scores at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 13, 2021). Examining the structure of students' perceptions of community in an online introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (May 18, 2020). Increasing active learning in an online introductory statistics course with low-stakes assignments. Poster presented at eCOTS 2020, virtual conference.
Hu, H. H., Sperling, R. A., & Zimmerman, W. A. (April 17-21, 2020). Predicting Online Learners' Knowledge of Statistics: The Role of Self-Efficacy, Metacognitive Monitoring, and Technology Acceptance [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/waxlvqu (Conference Canceled)
Shattuck, K., Zimmerman, W. A., Simunich, B., Altman, B., & Burch, B. (April 17-21, 2020). Measuring Quality of Online Courses: A Study of Adoption of Quality Standards and Processes [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/ssrsbuu (Conference Canceled)
Adair, D., Shattuck, K., Burch, B., & Zimmerman, W. A. (November 2019). 15 years of data on improving online learning design. Paper presented at the 28th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning, Dublin, Ireland.
Zimmerman, W. A. (November 15, 2019). Practical methods for designing research studies and analyzing data in educational settings. Presentation given at the Quality Matters Research Online Conference, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (August 9, 2018). Long lecture videos: Multimedia learning and adult learning theory. Presentation given at the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference, Madison, Wisconsin.
Zimmerman, W. A. (May 22, 2018). Designing full video lectures for an online introductory statistics course. Poster presented at eCOTS 2018, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 18, 2017). Perceptions of worth & performance in adult & traditional online introductory statistics students: Examining andragogy. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Gao, M., Johnson, G., Spencer, D. A., & Philtron, D. (August 3, 2017). Pilot of a simulation-based inference (SBI) approach in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course. Presentation in the topic-contributed session: Teaching introductory statistics using simulation-based inference methods, sponsored by the Section on Statistical Education, Joint Statistical Meetings, Baltimore, MD.
Montgomery, K., Gardner, A. M., Klick, K., Ricci, Z., Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Johnson, N. (May 2017). Penn State Learning online statistics tutoring. Poster presented at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Austin, S. R., & Zimmerman, W. A. (May 2017). Impact of quiz assignment and scoring methods on course completion rates and exam scores in an online introductory statistics course. Poster presented at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 28, 2016). Predicting success in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course using self-efficacy and values. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. (October 26, 2016). Computer-based approach for measuring changes in introductory statistics students' knowledge structures. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Shumway, D. (October 26, 2016). Using attitudes and anxieties to predict end-of-course outcomes in online and face-to-face introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Johnson, G. (August 3, 2016). Improving Retention in an Online Introductory Statistics Course. Poster presented at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Chicago, IL.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Johnson, G. (May 2016). Using blueprints to align learning objectives and assessments. Poster presented at eCOTS 2016, virtual conference.
Zimmerman, W. A. (May 2015). Worked examples versus conventional problem solving: An examination of perceived mental effort and self-efficacy calibration. Poster presented at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Goins, D. D. (October 2014). Impact of experiences on calibration between self-efficacy and demonstrated knowledge in introductory statistics. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2014 Annual Meeting, Trumbull, CT.
Zang, X., Zimmerman, W. A., & Kulikowich, J. M. (April 2014). Extending analogical reasoning and problem solving in the domain of statistics. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Division D In-Progress Research Gala, Philadelphia, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Kulikowich, J. M. (October 2013). Development of an online learning self-efficacy scale. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Kulikowich, J. M., Corrigan, S., & Bravo, M. A. (October 2012). Impact of English language learner status on the measurement of science learning-related constructs. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2012 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 2012). Revisiting Parten and Piaget: Gender differences in the social and cognitive play of young children. Poster presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2012 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Hilke, J., Shattuck, K., Adair, D. & Zimmerman, W. A. (October 2012). Summary of 95 tasks of online teaching. Paper presented at the Quality Matters Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Corrigan, S., & Zimmerman, W. A. (April 2012). Measuring the impact of ECMs on teacher knowledge/efficacy and ELL student learning. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Knight, S. L., Parker, D., Zimmerman, W., & Ikhlef, A. (April 2012). Investigating the relationship between professional development and student-centered learning environment in Qatari math and science elementary classrooms. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Zimmerman, W. A., Parker, D., & Knight, S. (October 2011). Professional development’s effect on the relationship between efficacy and behaviors in reforming Qatar. Paper presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2011 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A. (October 2011). Measuring rater reliability in evaluations of online course designs while valuing diversity of raters. Poster presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2011 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A. (June 2010). Quality Matters 2008-2010 rubric analyses. Invited presentation at the 2nd Annual Quality Matters Conference, Oakbrook, IL.
Sperling, R., Kulikowich, J., Ramsay, C., Betaudier, T., Zimmerman, W., & Higley, K. (May 2010). Determining the alignment to standards and the validity of district-level assessment practices. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Other Conference Activities
Birds of a Feather Discussion Leader (May 2019). Teaching introductory statistics online. Lunchtime discussion during the United States Conferences on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS), State College, PA.
Workshop Presenter, with Daisy Philtron (October 2017). Introduction to using simulation-based inference (SBI) methods for teaching statistical concepts. Highlighted symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Organizer (August 2017). Teaching introductory statistics using simulation-based inference methods. Topic-contributed session at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Baltimore, MD.
Workshop Presenter, with Roy Clariana and Glenn Johnson (May 2017). Using graphical representations of students' knowledge as a learning activity. Workshop at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Discussant (October 2013). Education in a changing world: The effect of instructional technology & online classrooms on achievement. Session at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Panel Moderator, with Xi Wang (October 2013). Navigating the publication process. Deborah Bandalos, Robert Gable, David Moss, & Stephen Sireci (Panelists). Graduate Student Issues Committee Panel at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT
Workshop Presenter, with Daisy Philtron (October 2017). Introduction to using simulation-based inference (SBI) methods for teaching statistical concepts. Highlighted symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Organizer (August 2017). Teaching introductory statistics using simulation-based inference methods. Topic-contributed session at the Joint Statistical Meetings, Baltimore, MD.
Workshop Presenter, with Roy Clariana and Glenn Johnson (May 2017). Using graphical representations of students' knowledge as a learning activity. Workshop at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA.
Discussant (October 2013). Education in a changing world: The effect of instructional technology & online classrooms on achievement. Session at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT.
Panel Moderator, with Xi Wang (October 2013). Navigating the publication process. Deborah Bandalos, Robert Gable, David Moss, & Stephen Sireci (Panelists). Graduate Student Issues Committee Panel at the Northeastern Educational Research Association’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Rocky Hill, CT
Presentations at University-Level Events
Zimmerman, W. A., Knight, S., & Ikhlef, A. (March 2012). Professional development’s effect on the relationship between efficacy and behaviors in reforming Qatari elementary teachers. Poster presented at Penn State’s Graduate Exhibition, University Park, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A. (March 2011). Measuring the reliability of results from a process for evaluating the quality of online course design. Poster presented at Penn State’s Graduate Exhibition, University Park, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A. (April 2007). Gender Differences in the Social and Cognitive Play of Preschoolers. Poster presented at Susquehanna University’s Annual Senior Scholars Day, Selinsgrove, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A. (March 2011). Measuring the reliability of results from a process for evaluating the quality of online course design. Poster presented at Penn State’s Graduate Exhibition, University Park, PA.
Zimmerman, W. A. (April 2007). Gender Differences in the Social and Cognitive Play of Preschoolers. Poster presented at Susquehanna University’s Annual Senior Scholars Day, Selinsgrove, PA.
SELECT Technical Reports
Zimmerman, W. A. (2017). 2014-16 Quality Matters Rubric Analyses. Report for Quality Matters.
Zimmerman, W. A. (2013). Quality Matters 2011-13 Rubric Report. Report for Quality Matters.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Lenze, L. (2012). Fall 2011 & Spring 2012: IST Senior Exit Survey. Report for the Office of Learning Initiatives and Instructional Assessment, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Science and Technology.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Lenze, L. (2012). Fall 2011 & Spring 2012: SRA Senior Exit Survey. Report for the Office of Learning Initiatives and Instructional Assessment, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Science and Technology.
Zimmerman, W. A. (2012). Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Concerning 95 Specific Tasks of Online Instructors. Report for Quality Matters.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Lenze, L. (2011). Fall 2010 & Spring 2011: SRA Senior Exit Survey. Report for the Office of Learning Initiatives and Instructional Assessment, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Science and Technology.
Zimmerman, W. A. (2010). Quality Matters 2008-2010 Rubric Report. Report for Quality Matters.
Sperling, R., Kulikowich, J., & “The Penn State Research Team”. (2009). Local Assessment Validity Study. Report for the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Zimmerman, W. A. (2013). Quality Matters 2011-13 Rubric Report. Report for Quality Matters.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Lenze, L. (2012). Fall 2011 & Spring 2012: IST Senior Exit Survey. Report for the Office of Learning Initiatives and Instructional Assessment, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Science and Technology.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Lenze, L. (2012). Fall 2011 & Spring 2012: SRA Senior Exit Survey. Report for the Office of Learning Initiatives and Instructional Assessment, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Science and Technology.
Zimmerman, W. A. (2012). Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Concerning 95 Specific Tasks of Online Instructors. Report for Quality Matters.
Zimmerman, W. A., & Lenze, L. (2011). Fall 2010 & Spring 2011: SRA Senior Exit Survey. Report for the Office of Learning Initiatives and Instructional Assessment, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Information Science and Technology.
Zimmerman, W. A. (2010). Quality Matters 2008-2010 Rubric Report. Report for Quality Matters.
Sperling, R., Kulikowich, J., & “The Penn State Research Team”. (2009). Local Assessment Validity Study. Report for the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Professional Memberships
Oregon Women in Higher Education
Member, 2019 to 2020
Northeastern Educational Research Association
Member, 2010 to 2018, 2021 to 2022
American Statistical Association
Member, 2016 to 2018
American Psychological Association
Member, 2011 to 2015
Division 2, Society for the Teaching of Psychology, 2014 to 2015
Division 15, Educational Psychology, 2014 to 2015
American Educational Research Association
Member, 2009 to 2014
Division C, Learning and Instruction, 2011 to 2014
Division D, Measurement and Research Methodology, 2009 to 2014
Division H, Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools, 2009 to 2011
SIG 035, Online Teaching and Learning, 2012 to 2014
Member, 2019 to 2020
Northeastern Educational Research Association
Member, 2010 to 2018, 2021 to 2022
American Statistical Association
Member, 2016 to 2018
American Psychological Association
Member, 2011 to 2015
Division 2, Society for the Teaching of Psychology, 2014 to 2015
Division 15, Educational Psychology, 2014 to 2015
American Educational Research Association
Member, 2009 to 2014
Division C, Learning and Instruction, 2011 to 2014
Division D, Measurement and Research Methodology, 2009 to 2014
Division H, Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools, 2009 to 2011
SIG 035, Online Teaching and Learning, 2012 to 2014
Service
Quality Matters
Research Colleague, December 2019 to December 2021
American Journal of Distance Education
Statistical Consultant/Reviewer, December 2016 to present
Online Learning Journal
Reviewer, April 2016 to present
Northeastern Educational Research Association
Membership Committee, Member, January 2013 to November 2014
Graduate Student Issues Committee, Member, November 2010 to October 2013
Graduate Student Issues Committee, Chair, October 2011 to October 2012
Board of Directors, October 2011 to October 2012
Organizer of “Best Paper by a Graduate Student Award,” 2011
Reviewer for “Best Paper by a Graduate Student Award,” 2010 to 2013, 2015
Reviewer of conference proposals, 2011 to 2017
American Educational Research Association
Reviewer of conference proposals, 2012 to 2014
American Psychological Association
Reviewer of conference proposals, 2014
The Pennsylvania State University
Commission for Adult Learners, Data Liaison, 2021 to present
Undergraduate Exhibition, Judge, 2012 to 2016, 2018, 2020
Graduate Exhibition, Judge, 2013, 2015 to 2018
Schreyer Honors College, Application Reader, 2017 to 2019
Office of Undergraduate Education, Erikson Discovery Grant Reviewer, 2017
Department of Statistics, DataFest Volunteer, 2016, 2017
Susquehanna University
Break Through After College Panelist, "The Ins and Outs of Graduate School Financing," February 2014
Break Through After College Panelist, “Break Through to Graduate School,” February 2013
Research Colleague, December 2019 to December 2021
American Journal of Distance Education
Statistical Consultant/Reviewer, December 2016 to present
Online Learning Journal
Reviewer, April 2016 to present
Northeastern Educational Research Association
Membership Committee, Member, January 2013 to November 2014
Graduate Student Issues Committee, Member, November 2010 to October 2013
Graduate Student Issues Committee, Chair, October 2011 to October 2012
Board of Directors, October 2011 to October 2012
Organizer of “Best Paper by a Graduate Student Award,” 2011
Reviewer for “Best Paper by a Graduate Student Award,” 2010 to 2013, 2015
Reviewer of conference proposals, 2011 to 2017
American Educational Research Association
Reviewer of conference proposals, 2012 to 2014
American Psychological Association
Reviewer of conference proposals, 2014
The Pennsylvania State University
Commission for Adult Learners, Data Liaison, 2021 to present
Undergraduate Exhibition, Judge, 2012 to 2016, 2018, 2020
Graduate Exhibition, Judge, 2013, 2015 to 2018
Schreyer Honors College, Application Reader, 2017 to 2019
Office of Undergraduate Education, Erikson Discovery Grant Reviewer, 2017
Department of Statistics, DataFest Volunteer, 2016, 2017
Susquehanna University
Break Through After College Panelist, "The Ins and Outs of Graduate School Financing," February 2014
Break Through After College Panelist, “Break Through to Graduate School,” February 2013
Awards and Honors
Wiley Nexty Award for Best Multi-Section Course, November 2, 2018. Award received from John Wiley & Sons for coordination of the online sections of STAT 200 offered through Penn State World Campus.
APA Division 15 (Educational Psychology) Graduate Student Seminar. Selected to participate at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. August 6 -10, 2014.
Outstanding Conference Paper Award, 2012. AERA Learning Environments SIG. For Knight, S. L., Parker, D., Zimmerman, W., & Ikhlef, A. Investigating the relationship between professional development and student-centered learning environments in Qatari math and science elementary classrooms.
Psi Chi, 2006, Psychology honors society
Alpha Lambda Delta, 2005, Freshmen honors society
APA Division 15 (Educational Psychology) Graduate Student Seminar. Selected to participate at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. August 6 -10, 2014.
Outstanding Conference Paper Award, 2012. AERA Learning Environments SIG. For Knight, S. L., Parker, D., Zimmerman, W., & Ikhlef, A. Investigating the relationship between professional development and student-centered learning environments in Qatari math and science elementary classrooms.
Psi Chi, 2006, Psychology honors society
Alpha Lambda Delta, 2005, Freshmen honors society
Professional Development Experiences
Quality Matters
Applying the QM Rubric, June 2021
Oregon State University, Ecampus
Actively Engaging Students in an Online Course, Winter 2021
Developing an Online Course, Spring 2020
Inclusive Teaching Online, Winter 2020
DataCamp
SQL for Joining Data, October 2023
Intermediate SQL Queries, October 2023
Introduction to SQL Server, September 2023
Communicating with Data in the Tidyverse, July 2023
Data Analysis in Excel, July 2023
Introduction to SQL, September 2022
Introduction to R, January 2020
Intermediate R, January 2020
LinkedIn Learning
Learning Excel What-If Analysis, October 2023
Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer, July 2023
Excel: Macros and VBA for Beginners, July 2023
Excel: Power Query for Beginners, July 2023
Excel: Working Together with Power Query and Power Pivot, July 2023
Excel: Mastering Pivot Table Dashboards and Reports, July 2023
Using Mindfulness to Help with Goal Setting, April 2023
Designing a Presentation, February 2023
Inclusive Mindset, January 2023
Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, January 2023
Compassionate Directness, January 2023
Micro-Presentations: Saying More in Less Time, January 2023
Learning No-Code AI, January 2023
One-Minute Habits for Hybrid and Remote Working Success, January 2023
Learning Data Visualization, November 2022
Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep, October 2022
Data Visualization: Storytelling, August 2022
PowerPoint: Eight Easy Ways to Make Your Presentation Stand Out, August 2022
Python vs. R for Data Science, August 2022
Telling Stories with Data, August 2022
The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists, August 2022
Diversity Recruiting, July 2022
Becoming an Ally to All, June 2022
Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text, June 2022
Holding Yourself Accountable, June 2022
Power BI Mistakes to Avoid, June 2022
Tips for Better Business Writing, June 2022
Using Gender Inclusive Language, June 2022
Writing with Impact, June 2022
Business Writing Principles, May 2022
Defining and Achieving Professional Goals, May 2022
Engaging Your Virtual Audience, May 2022
Writing a Business Report, May 2022
Change Management Foundations, April 2022
Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion, April 2022
Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program, March 2022
Supporting Workers with Disabilities, February 2022
Understanding and Supporting Asian Employees, February 2022
Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing, January 2022
Unconscious Bias, December 2021
Remote Work Foundations, November 2021
Zoom: Leading Effective and Engaging Calls, November 2021
Access Essential Training, October 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, October 2021
Power BI Top Skills, October 2021
Time Management: Working from Home, October 2021
Building Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams, September 2021
How to Stand Out Remotely, September 2021
Leading Virtual Meetings, September 2021
Power BI Data Visualization and Dashboard Tips, Tricks, & Techniques, September 2021
Access Quick Tips, August 2021
Learning Microsoft Power BI Desktop, August 2021
Organizing Your Remote Office for Maximum Productivity, August 2021
Power BI Essential Training, August 2021
Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners, August 2021
Access Basics for Excel Users, May 2021
Learning Data Science: Understanding the Basics, March 2021
Being Confident on Camera, April 2020
Instructional Design: Working with SMEs, September 2019
PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides, August 2019
PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic, August 2019
Lynda.com (Now LinkedIn Learning)
Human Resources Foundations, July 2019
Learning Articulate Storyline 360, July 2019
Measuring Learning Effectiveness, July 2019
Working Remotely, May 2019
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID, May 2019
Camtasia Quick Tips, May 2019
Data Visualization in R with ggplot2, May 2019
UX Research Methods: Card Sorting, March 2019
Elearning Essentials: Storyboarding, February 2019
Agile Testing, February 2019
UX Design: 3 Creating Personas, February 2019
Learning SQL Programming, February 2019
UX Foundations: Usability Testing, January 2019
UX Foundations: Research, January 2019
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Continuing Education
Online Education Administration Conference Certificate, August 2018
Penn State World Campus Faculty Development
Certificate for Online Teaching, Completed June 2013
OL 2600: Course Authoring Accessibility Basics, August 2018
OL 3500: Gamification in Online Teaching and Learning, March 2018
OL 3100: Teaching the Adult Learner, October 2017
OL 3300: Teaching the International Student, July 2017
OL 1100: Conducting Research with your Online Students, April 2017
OL 1700: Serving Those Who Serve, June 2015
OL 2900: Assessment of Online Learners, April 2015
OL 1000: Orientation to the World Campus, 2013
OL 1800: Accessibility, 2013
OL 1900: ProveIt!
OL 2000: Effective Online Teaching
OL 2700: Online Presence
OL 4000: Authoring an Online Course, October 2011
Penn State Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Course in College Teaching, September to November 2011
New Instructor Orientation, Spring 2011
Applying the QM Rubric, June 2021
Oregon State University, Ecampus
Actively Engaging Students in an Online Course, Winter 2021
Developing an Online Course, Spring 2020
Inclusive Teaching Online, Winter 2020
DataCamp
SQL for Joining Data, October 2023
Intermediate SQL Queries, October 2023
Introduction to SQL Server, September 2023
Communicating with Data in the Tidyverse, July 2023
Data Analysis in Excel, July 2023
Introduction to SQL, September 2022
Introduction to R, January 2020
Intermediate R, January 2020
LinkedIn Learning
Learning Excel What-If Analysis, October 2023
Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer, July 2023
Excel: Macros and VBA for Beginners, July 2023
Excel: Power Query for Beginners, July 2023
Excel: Working Together with Power Query and Power Pivot, July 2023
Excel: Mastering Pivot Table Dashboards and Reports, July 2023
Using Mindfulness to Help with Goal Setting, April 2023
Designing a Presentation, February 2023
Inclusive Mindset, January 2023
Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, January 2023
Compassionate Directness, January 2023
Micro-Presentations: Saying More in Less Time, January 2023
Learning No-Code AI, January 2023
One-Minute Habits for Hybrid and Remote Working Success, January 2023
Learning Data Visualization, November 2022
Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep, October 2022
Data Visualization: Storytelling, August 2022
PowerPoint: Eight Easy Ways to Make Your Presentation Stand Out, August 2022
Python vs. R for Data Science, August 2022
Telling Stories with Data, August 2022
The Non-Technical Skills of Effective Data Scientists, August 2022
Diversity Recruiting, July 2022
Becoming an Ally to All, June 2022
Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text, June 2022
Holding Yourself Accountable, June 2022
Power BI Mistakes to Avoid, June 2022
Tips for Better Business Writing, June 2022
Using Gender Inclusive Language, June 2022
Writing with Impact, June 2022
Business Writing Principles, May 2022
Defining and Achieving Professional Goals, May 2022
Engaging Your Virtual Audience, May 2022
Writing a Business Report, May 2022
Change Management Foundations, April 2022
Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion, April 2022
Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program, March 2022
Supporting Workers with Disabilities, February 2022
Understanding and Supporting Asian Employees, February 2022
Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing, January 2022
Unconscious Bias, December 2021
Remote Work Foundations, November 2021
Zoom: Leading Effective and Engaging Calls, November 2021
Access Essential Training, October 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, October 2021
Power BI Top Skills, October 2021
Time Management: Working from Home, October 2021
Building Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams, September 2021
How to Stand Out Remotely, September 2021
Leading Virtual Meetings, September 2021
Power BI Data Visualization and Dashboard Tips, Tricks, & Techniques, September 2021
Access Quick Tips, August 2021
Learning Microsoft Power BI Desktop, August 2021
Organizing Your Remote Office for Maximum Productivity, August 2021
Power BI Essential Training, August 2021
Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners, August 2021
Access Basics for Excel Users, May 2021
Learning Data Science: Understanding the Basics, March 2021
Being Confident on Camera, April 2020
Instructional Design: Working with SMEs, September 2019
PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides, August 2019
PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic, August 2019
Lynda.com (Now LinkedIn Learning)
Human Resources Foundations, July 2019
Learning Articulate Storyline 360, July 2019
Measuring Learning Effectiveness, July 2019
Working Remotely, May 2019
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID, May 2019
Camtasia Quick Tips, May 2019
Data Visualization in R with ggplot2, May 2019
UX Research Methods: Card Sorting, March 2019
Elearning Essentials: Storyboarding, February 2019
Agile Testing, February 2019
UX Design: 3 Creating Personas, February 2019
Learning SQL Programming, February 2019
UX Foundations: Usability Testing, January 2019
UX Foundations: Research, January 2019
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Continuing Education
Online Education Administration Conference Certificate, August 2018
Penn State World Campus Faculty Development
Certificate for Online Teaching, Completed June 2013
OL 2600: Course Authoring Accessibility Basics, August 2018
OL 3500: Gamification in Online Teaching and Learning, March 2018
OL 3100: Teaching the Adult Learner, October 2017
OL 3300: Teaching the International Student, July 2017
OL 1100: Conducting Research with your Online Students, April 2017
OL 1700: Serving Those Who Serve, June 2015
OL 2900: Assessment of Online Learners, April 2015
OL 1000: Orientation to the World Campus, 2013
OL 1800: Accessibility, 2013
OL 1900: ProveIt!
OL 2000: Effective Online Teaching
OL 2700: Online Presence
OL 4000: Authoring an Online Course, October 2011
Penn State Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Course in College Teaching, September to November 2011
New Instructor Orientation, Spring 2011