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Submissions from 2024

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Information Literacy Across The Curriculum: A Faculty Professional Development Program, Jaime Corris Hammond

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Effective Leadership Through Effective Communication, Kelly Loretta Hartigan

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Trauma-Informed Servant Leadership Training, Kathleen Raddatz

Submissions from 2023

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Evaluating Strategic Leadership Development Programs, Felicia Littlejohn

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Building an Infrastructure for Down Syndrome Care, Kate E. Martin

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Engaging the Adult Learner: An Action Research Study on Delivering Effective Online Learning Experiences, Amanda Nolan

Submissions from 2022

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Standalone, Supplemental, and Embedded Microlearning Development Alternatives for Federal Programs during a Pandemic, Tod M. Hebenton

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Hip-Hop History: Grades 9-12 Local History Curriculum, Sivia K. Malloy

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Engaging the Adult College Student: A Case Study on Improving Nontraditional Students’ Persistence, Conzolo L. Migliozzi

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Spiritual Activism Training for Non-Traditional Spiritual Practitioners, Jennifer Kay Stone

Submissions from 2021

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Pre-mentoring Training on Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners, Marwa Abduljawad

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Chunk of Change: Microlearning, Social Cognitive, and Transformative Learning Theory to Support Wellness Routines, Jessica Brand and Jenny Erickson

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Guidelines for Effective Adaptive Learning: A Meta-Analysis, Jennifer C. Dahlmann

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A Collaborative Nutrition Course for Higher Education, Paula Dohnal

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Student Blackboard Orientation Guide, Angelica Pizeli Elliott

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The Perceptions of Academic Librarians on Their Role in Lifelong Learning, Self-Directed Learning and Heutagogy, Anna Ferri

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One Year On: The Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Instruction in Community-Based Adult Education Programs, Bridget McLaughlin

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Introduction to Medically Managed Injury Claims for Auto Claim Professionals, Conrad A. Peters

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Asynchronous Training for Online Teaching Assistants, Jason Snellings

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ESL A2 optional class for 7th grade students, Judit Szabó

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Arbor Edge Defense (AED) Sales Training, Michael J. Wetherbee

Submissions from 2020

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Finding Pathways: Best Practices for Ongoing Learning in Toastmasters, Veronica Brown

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Preventing Injuries while Training for an Endurance Event, Stephanie Culver

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A Case Study on a Grassroots, Student-Led Facebook Community For Online Graduate Students and Alumni, Caroline E. Frankel

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Transforming and Analyzing Data to Inform Decision Making: Learning Modules for Head Start Grantees, Hannah Katzen

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Team Building & Coaching, Daniel Kelley

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HYPE-On-Campus: A Pilot Online Learning Program Designed for Helping Youth on the Path to Employment (HYPE), Sam P. Lenox

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Learning in Communities: A Nonviolent Communication Course for Treehouse Village Ecohousing, Kristin Ann Miller

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Early Childhood Education Orientation Program: Early Investment in Preschool Teachers to Increase Retention and Program Quality, Erin L. Montgomery

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Hospice Volunteer Retention: What Role Does Resilience Play?, Isabelle Bruder Smith

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ILT to Mobile eLearning Design for At-Risk Populations, Jacqueline R. Tomrdle

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Pets are People Too Volunteer Training, Matthew Walter

Submissions from 2019

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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

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ITSM for Business: Teaching Service Management to IT Undergraduates, Eva M. Conover

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A Training Guide for Library Staff, Pamela Contakos

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Radiologic Technology Advanced Placement, Stacy Gosselin

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Working with Difficult Callers: Empowering Crisis Hotline Support Staff, Amanda L. Hagee

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Increasing Operator Skills in a Manufacturing Environment, Bobbie Lee Hubbard

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Indian Child Welfare Act: Redesigning Training, Ashley Huyge

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Personal Response Systems Use Cases: How are Clickers Used at UMass Lowell and UMass Boston?, Melanie Maxham

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ILT to eLearning Conversion: Realizing Brand Consistency Across Teams, Penny J. Munro

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Reimagining First-Year Experience: Strategies for Supporting the Success of the 21st Century Community College Student, Jennifer A. Puniello

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Augmenting Education: Ethical Considerations for Incorporating Artificial Intelligence in Education, Dana Remian

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Insurance Claims Adjuster Remote Training Initiative, Pamela Wieboldt

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Mastering Maternity Leave: Ensuring Employee Satisfaction with Maternity/Parental Leave, Emilie Sunnergren Wyczalkowski

Submissions from 2018

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Parrot Sanctuary Instruction: Volunteer Training, Parrot Owner Coaching, and Psittaciformes Outreach Education, Carole J. Coulson

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Preparing an Actionable Solid Waste Management Plan, Anuradha R. Dhar

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Engineering Onboarding Training for New Hires, Rory Epstein

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Instructional Design for Pitney Bowes MapInfo Explorer Level 1 E-Learning Course, Sheryl Fiaux Lehane

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Using Tutorials to Increase the Office of Career Service’s Presence on Campus, Roxanne McCorry

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The Mindset Classroom Blended Course, Louis T. Papai

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New Hire Training for Development Employees, Frances Pickles

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Resilience Training for VA Primary Care Providers, Elizabeth A. Recupero

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Organizational Politics: Harmful or Helpful?, Laura Porter Soares

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Homelessness in America: Heading Home Homeless Agency, Yvette Renee Terry

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Instructional Design Academy: Systemic Change through Targeted Programming, Allyson Thorpe

Submissions from 2017

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Micro Learning Support for Meaningful Conversations, Mary L. Baldwin

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Using Training to Increase Standardization and Collaboration Across Teams, Lisa Beck

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Out of Hospital Research Visits, Neha Bhatia

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The knowledge worker and upskilling: Can instructional design frameworks help?, Susan W. Brown

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Gordon College Educational Technology Training, Gregory Dillon

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Conversion of Introduction to Sonography Course from Face-to-Face to Blended Format, Rachel J. Duguay

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Embracing Change: A Proactive Training Intervention Ahead of a New Product Release, Brian Herald

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Correcting Millennials Work Performance, Timothy Izzo

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New Employee Orientation at Capaccio Environmental Engineering, Inc., Michele Kresco

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Heath System Onboarding Training: Fundamental Knowledge for New Hires, Brynn Rollo Lieske

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The Intense Transition to Another Learning Management System, Erik Popil

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Basic Knowledge Training for VFX Production Assistants and Coordinators, Sharon Anne Roberts

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Massachusetts Urban Bicycle Preparedness, Rick L. Sheiber

Submissions from 2016

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Laws Pertaining to Harbormasters, Stephen Bedard

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Entry-Level Loan Officer Training: A Framework with Sales Oriented Learning Modules, Eric Brooks

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The Living Classroom: A Professional Learning Session, Albert P. Buckley Jr.

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Enhancing the New ESL Student Orientation at UMass Boston: Applying UDL Principles and Educational Technology Tools, Karol Victoria Castaneda Guzman

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Five Potential Barriers to LMS Usage, John Contrado

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Submitting UDS Reports in Athenanet: Assisting Clinics in Meeting Federal Requirements, Daniel Richard Eident

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Closing the Training Feedback Loop in a Research Environment, Graham Scott Holt

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Social Media for Senior Citizens: An Introductory Course, Cheryl Raistrick

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Analysis of Instructional Design Job Announcements (2016), Marina Raynis

Submissions from 2015

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Enhancing the Volunteer Experience at Lucky Labs, Jennifer D. Boettcher

Submissions from 2014

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It Seemed Like Such a Good Idea: Making Sense of How Two Schools, a Major Philanthropy, and a Prestigious Teacher Training Program Agreed on a School Reform Strategy that Was Bound to Fail., Brian C. Clark

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Identifying Professional Development Opportunities for Remote Healthcare Interpreters on a Shared Network, Suzanne M. Couture

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Natural Gas Safety for First Responders, Aimee Levy

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Merced College: An Online Library Presence, Joselle L. Merritt

Submissions from 2013

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Communities of Practice, Cailin B. Hochradel

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Seeing Adoption with Eyes Wide Open, Cheryl Millman

Submissions from 2011

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Edutainment: Using Storytelling as a Tool for Social Marketing, Sally Heldrich

Submissions from 2010

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Greek for Travelers, Apostolos Koutropoulos