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Submissions from 2023
Evaluating Strategic Leadership Development Programs, Felicia Littlejohn
Building an Infrastructure for Down Syndrome Care, Kate E. Martin
Engaging the Adult Learner: An Action Research Study on Delivering Effective Online Learning Experiences, Amanda Nolan
Submissions from 2022
Standalone, Supplemental, and Embedded Microlearning Development Alternatives for Federal Programs during a Pandemic, Tod M. Hebenton
Hip-Hop History: Grades 9-12 Local History Curriculum, Sivia K. Malloy
Engaging the Adult College Student: A Case Study on Improving Nontraditional Students’ Persistence, Conzolo L. Migliozzi
Spiritual Activism Training for Non-Traditional Spiritual Practitioners, Jennifer Kay Stone
Submissions from 2021
Pre-mentoring Training on Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners, Marwa Abduljawad
Chunk of Change: Microlearning, Social Cognitive, and Transformative Learning Theory to Support Wellness Routines, Jessica Brand and Jenny Erickson
Guidelines for Effective Adaptive Learning: A Meta-Analysis, Jennifer C. Dahlmann
A Collaborative Nutrition Course for Higher Education, Paula Dohnal
Student Blackboard Orientation Guide, Angelica Pizeli Elliott
One Year On: The Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Instruction in Community-Based Adult Education Programs, Bridget McLaughlin
Introduction to Medically Managed Injury Claims for Auto Claim Professionals, Conrad A. Peters
Asynchronous Training for Online Teaching Assistants, Jason Snellings
ESL A2 optional class for 7th grade students, Judit Szabó
Arbor Edge Defense (AED) Sales Training, Michael J. Wetherbee
Submissions from 2020
Finding Pathways: Best Practices for Ongoing Learning in Toastmasters, Veronica Brown
Preventing Injuries while Training for an Endurance Event, Stephanie Culver
A Case Study on a Grassroots, Student-Led Facebook Community For Online Graduate Students and Alumni, Caroline E. Frankel
Transforming and Analyzing Data to Inform Decision Making: Learning Modules for Head Start Grantees, Hannah Katzen
Team Building & Coaching, Daniel Kelley
HYPE-On-Campus: A Pilot Online Learning Program Designed for Helping Youth on the Path to Employment (HYPE), Sam P. Lenox
Learning in Communities: A Nonviolent Communication Course for Treehouse Village Ecohousing, Kristin Ann Miller
Early Childhood Education Orientation Program: Early Investment in Preschool Teachers to Increase Retention and Program Quality, Erin L. Montgomery
Hospice Volunteer Retention: What Role Does Resilience Play?, Isabelle Bruder Smith
ILT to Mobile eLearning Design for At-Risk Populations, Jacqueline R. Tomrdle
Pets are People Too Volunteer Training, Matthew Walter
Submissions from 2019
Instructional Strategies to Prepare Students for Success in Informal Learning Environments: Leveraging Metacognition and Critical Thinking to Develop Self-Regulated Learning Skills, Carolyn P. Commiso
ITSM for Business: Teaching Service Management to IT Undergraduates, Eva M. Conover
A Training Guide for Library Staff, Pamela Contakos
Radiologic Technology Advanced Placement, Stacy Gosselin
Working with Difficult Callers: Empowering Crisis Hotline Support Staff, Amanda L. Hagee
Increasing Operator Skills in a Manufacturing Environment, Bobbie Lee Hubbard
Indian Child Welfare Act: Redesigning Training, Ashley Huyge
Personal Response Systems Use Cases: How are Clickers Used at UMass Lowell and UMass Boston?, Melanie Maxham
ILT to eLearning Conversion: Realizing Brand Consistency Across Teams, Penny J. Munro
Reimagining First-Year Experience: Strategies for Supporting the Success of the 21st Century Community College Student, Jennifer A. Puniello
Augmenting Education: Ethical Considerations for Incorporating Artificial Intelligence in Education, Dana Remian
Insurance Claims Adjuster Remote Training Initiative, Pamela Wieboldt
Mastering Maternity Leave: Ensuring Employee Satisfaction with Maternity/Parental Leave, Emilie Sunnergren Wyczalkowski
Submissions from 2018
Parrot Sanctuary Instruction: Volunteer Training, Parrot Owner Coaching, and Psittaciformes Outreach Education, Carole J. Coulson
Preparing an Actionable Solid Waste Management Plan, Anuradha R. Dhar
Engineering Onboarding Training for New Hires, Rory Epstein
Instructional Design for Pitney Bowes MapInfo Explorer Level 1 E-Learning Course, Sheryl Fiaux Lehane
Using Tutorials to Increase the Office of Career Service’s Presence on Campus, Roxanne McCorry
The Mindset Classroom Blended Course, Louis T. Papai
New Hire Training for Development Employees, Frances Pickles
Resilience Training for VA Primary Care Providers, Elizabeth A. Recupero
Organizational Politics: Harmful or Helpful?, Laura Porter Soares
Homelessness in America: Heading Home Homeless Agency, Yvette Renee Terry
Instructional Design Academy: Systemic Change through Targeted Programming, Allyson Thorpe
Submissions from 2017
Micro Learning Support for Meaningful Conversations, Mary L. Baldwin
Using Training to Increase Standardization and Collaboration Across Teams, Lisa Beck
Out of Hospital Research Visits, Neha Bhatia
The knowledge worker and upskilling: Can instructional design frameworks help?, Susan W. Brown
Gordon College Educational Technology Training, Gregory Dillon
Conversion of Introduction to Sonography Course from Face-to-Face to Blended Format, Rachel J. Duguay
Embracing Change: A Proactive Training Intervention Ahead of a New Product Release, Brian Herald
Correcting Millennials Work Performance, Timothy Izzo
New Employee Orientation at Capaccio Environmental Engineering, Inc., Michele Kresco
Heath System Onboarding Training: Fundamental Knowledge for New Hires, Brynn Rollo Lieske
The Intense Transition to Another Learning Management System, Erik Popil
Basic Knowledge Training for VFX Production Assistants and Coordinators, Sharon Anne Roberts
Massachusetts Urban Bicycle Preparedness, Rick L. Sheiber
Submissions from 2016
Laws Pertaining to Harbormasters, Stephen Bedard
Entry-Level Loan Officer Training: A Framework with Sales Oriented Learning Modules, Eric Brooks
The Living Classroom: A Professional Learning Session, Albert P. Buckley Jr.
Enhancing the New ESL Student Orientation at UMass Boston: Applying UDL Principles and Educational Technology Tools, Karol Victoria Castaneda Guzman
Five Potential Barriers to LMS Usage, John Contrado
Submitting UDS Reports in Athenanet: Assisting Clinics in Meeting Federal Requirements, Daniel Richard Eident
Closing the Training Feedback Loop in a Research Environment, Graham Scott Holt
Social Media for Senior Citizens: An Introductory Course, Cheryl Raistrick
Analysis of Instructional Design Job Announcements (2016), Marina Raynis
Submissions from 2015
Enhancing the Volunteer Experience at Lucky Labs, Jennifer D. Boettcher
Submissions from 2014
Identifying Professional Development Opportunities for Remote Healthcare Interpreters on a Shared Network, Suzanne M. Couture
Natural Gas Safety for First Responders, Aimee Levy
Merced College: An Online Library Presence, Joselle L. Merritt
Submissions from 2013
Communities of Practice, Cailin B. Hochradel
Seeing Adoption with Eyes Wide Open, Cheryl Millman
Submissions from 2011
Edutainment: Using Storytelling as a Tool for Social Marketing, Sally Heldrich
Submissions from 2010
Greek for Travelers, Apostolos Koutropoulos