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Robin Smith, Ph.D.

Robin M. Smith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Coordinator of eLearning

 

Book

Conquering the Content: A Step-by-step Guide to Online Course Design
by Robin Smith, Ph.D.


Conquering the ContentConquering the Content is a step-by-step guide to developing an online course. With a focus on preparing, designing and organizing content, this book in the Jossey-Bass Online Teaching and Learning series is a must-have resource for anyone who is involved in developing high-quality learning experiences for online learners.

 

 

Recent Presentations

Smith, R. (2010) The Graphic Syllabus as a Course Design Tool.  Jossey-Bass Online Teaching and Learning Conference.  Online. October 21, 2010

 

Smith, R. and Freeman, K.  (2010). Clearing the Static:  Clearing the Static:  Overcoming Misconceptions, Reluctance, and Objections to Capturing Lectures.  Wimba Distinguished Lecture Series. Online. October 19, 2010

 

Smith, R.  (2010). Featured Speaker. Creating Course Templates.  eLearning Coordinator's Boot Camp.  Jackson, MS. September 29, 2010

 

Palloff, R., Pratt, R, Conrad, R, Smith, R., Ragland, D.  (2010)Best Practices in Online Faculty Development.  Symposium. Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. Madison, WI.  August 6, 2010

 

Smith, R. (2010). Keynote Speaker. Conquering the Content:  Presenting Pedagogically Sound Content with Tools You Currently Use.  Medical College of Georgia Teaching with Technology. Augusta, GA.  July 30, 2010

 

Smith, R. (2010). Invited Speaker. Quick and Easy Chunking for PowerPoint Presentations. Medical College of Georgia Teaching with Technology. Augusta, GA.  July 30, 2010

 

Smith, R. (2010). Invited Speaker. Oh Please!!!...not Another Text Based PowerPoint! Medical College of Georgia Teaching with Technology. Augusta, GA.  July 30, 2010

 

Service

As coordinator of eLearning in OED, Dr. Smith provides planning and instructional design services as well as coordinates faculty development activities for online learning at UAMS. She chairs the Blackboard Administrative Support Committee to coordinate eLearning support services provided by OED and Academic Computing. Dr. Smith is an ex-officio member of the COM Curriculum Committee. 

Teaching

Dr. Smith conducts professional development workshops on eLearning topics. She recently presented papers at both regional and international conferences. Dr Smith has been teaching online courses for over 13 years. 

Scholarship

Dr. Smith's recent scholarship work involves designing course content for effective online learning:  chunking of course materials into absorbable pieces, presenting content to accommodate brain and learning theory, and designing for quality in online courses.

Certifications

Blackboard Certified Trainer - Blackboard, Inc.

Certified Wimba Trainer -  Wimba, Inc.

Certified Virtual Instructor - Texas A&M University

Certified Distance Education Professional - Texas A&M University

 

Background Information

eLearning Resources

Phone: 501-686-7052; FAX: 501-686-7053
E-mail: smithrobinm@uams.edu

Office of Educational Development
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., #595
Little Rock, AR 72205

 

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