CONFERENCES
Smith, K.M. (2021). Accessibility in Gamification: A Theoretical Framework. Journal of Accessibility and Design for All. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Smith, K. M., Abrams, S. (2018). Equity in Teaching and Learning with Digital Technologies International Journal of Information and Learning Technology: Gamification & ADA Compliance: Considering Equity. doi: pending
Smith, K.M. (2017). Common Qualitative Research Methods. Research Gate Open Source Journal. Doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.10745.16480
Smith, K. M., Wick, A. (2016). Student perceptions of acupuncture online course equivalency and a comparison of online and on-campus student performance outcomes. Maryland University of Integrative Health Research Symposium
Smith, K. M. (2016). The Relationship between Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Chiropractic Higher Education. Submitted and Accepted to Trident University International School of Education, September 2016
Smith, K. M. (2014). Women in Higher Education Leadership: A Literature Review. Research Gate Open Access Journal. Doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.5025.6243
Smith, K. M. (2014). Women in Academic Leadership: A Mini Study.Trident University. Doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4730.7123
Smith, K. M. (2014). Biodynamic Agriculture Increasing Biodiversity in Food Deserts: A Quantitative Study within a Jacksonville Community. Submitted and Accepted into Trinity School of Natural Health Doctorate of Naturopathy Graduate Department, December 2014. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28771.14880
Smith, K. M. (2013). An Analytical Approach to the Evolution, Quality, and Principles of Distance and Online Higher Education. Submitted and Accepted to Trident University International Graduate Department, June 2013
Smith, K. M. (2009). Mycobacterium Avium Paratuberculosis vs. Regional Enteritis. Animal Science Institute, June 2009
Settles, T., Smith, K. M. (2014). Patient satisfaction in an Arkansas hospital: A mixed-method study. Research Proposal
PRESENTATIONS/CONFERENCES
Awards
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2019 International Distance Learning Quality Research Paper Award - Gamification & ADA Compliance: Considering Equity. US Distance Learning Association (USDLA). USDLA National Conference in Nashville, TN
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2018 Emerging Scholar Award - “The Relationship between Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Chiropractic Higher Education” Eleventh International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies in New York, New York
Primary Presenter
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Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Annual Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium - “Becoming an Expert Learner using Universal Design for Learning” Harvard University Center For Health Law and Policy Innovation Cambridge, MA, 2019
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International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace (ICELW) - "Creating 508 Compliant and Accessible Word Documents for Your eLearning Course", Columbia University, New York, NY 2019
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International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace (ICELW) - "Creating 508 Compliant and Accessible Word Documents for Your eLearning Course", Columbia University, New York, NY 2019
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Distance Learning Administration Conference - "How do you create, support, and encourage sustained learning?" Fishbowl Dialogue Session, Jekyll Island, GA, 2018
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Association of Faculties for Advancement of Community College Teaching - Creating an Accessible Learning Environment using Universal Design Principles Anne Arundel, MD, 2018
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Blackboard Exemplary Course Program - Peer Reviewer and Quality Assessment Judge. 2014 - Current
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International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace (ICELW) - Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Healthcare Higher Education Columbia University New York, New York 2017
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Annual Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium
2019 NCHEC Board of Commissioners Meeting, Whitehall, PA
- Online Education of Berlin (OEB) - Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Higher Education Berlin, Germany, 2017
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Maryland Consortium for Adjunct Faculty Professional Development (MCAPD) - Accessibility in Online Learning and Universal Design Baltimore, MD, 2017
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e-Learning and Innovative Pedagogies Research Network - Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Higher Education Manhattan, NY, 2018
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Culture of Research and Education (C.O.R.E) Webinar Series - Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Chiropractic Higher Education Cypress, CA, 2017
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Rutgers University Online Learning Conference - Creating 508 Compliant Documents for Online Learning. Reimagine Online Learning. Rutgers University Somerset, New Jersey, 2017
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Mid-Atlantic Group Instructing with Canvas 3rd Annual Conference - Creating 508 Compliant and Accessible Word Documents for Your Online Course. Howard Community College, Columbia, MD 2017
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Maryland Distance Learning Association (MDLA) Fall/Spring Conference - Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age: Creating 508 Compliant Documents for Online Learning Anne Arundel, Maryland, 2016
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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) E-Learn Conference - Student Perceptions of Acupuncture Online Course Equivalency and a Comparison of Online and On-Campus Student Performance Outcomes. Washington, DC, 2016 Workshop/Webinar Facilitator
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Carroll Community College Faculty Workshop Conference - Creating an Accessible Learning Environment with Universal Design Principles Westminster, MD, 2017
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Writing Effective Learning Outcomes - Curriculum Innovation Webinar Series. Trident University Cypress, CA, 2017
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Correlating Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Higher Education - Culture of Research in Education Webinar Series Trident University Cypress, CA, 2017
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Creating 508 Compliant and Accessible Word Documents for Your Online Course - Maryland Distance Learning Association Spring 2017 Conference. Baltimore, MD, 2017
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Converting PowerPoint into iSpring 8 and Core FTP - Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Training. Maryland University of Integrative Health, Laurel, MD, 2016
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Screencast-o-Matic Review in Less than 5 Minutes - Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Training. Maryland University of Integrative Health, Laurel, MD, 2016
Poster Presentation
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Maryland University of Integrative Health Research Symposium - The Relationship between Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Chiropractic Higher Education. Symposium Session. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12278.40002 Laurel, Maryland, 2017
Peer Reviewer
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Penn State Center for Online Innovation in Learning (C.O.I.L) Research Initiation Grant (R.I.G) - Seed Funding for Research Project Development to Enhance Online Teaching and Learning. Grant Year 2017
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Blackboard Exemplary Course Program - Peer Reviewer and Quality Assessment Judge. 2014 - Current
Conference Peer Reviewer
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National Wellness Institute 42nd Annual National Wellness Conference - "Cultivating Cultures that Flourish." St. Paul, Minnesota, 2016
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Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) - “Elevating Health Through the Power of Many” Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah 2019
Conference Team Support
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CanvasCon Northeast Conference - The MUIH Experience: A Successful and Accelerated Online Learning Management System Migration. M. Hrutka, C. Wilkerson. Princeton, New Jersey, 2016
Keywords: instructional designer, online learning, healthcare education, virtual course design, adjunct professor, dissertation, doctoral