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Degrees and Certifications:

• MAT in Special Education, University of South Carolina
• B.A. in English Education, Erskine College

Focus Areas:

• Faculty development
• Online teaching/delivery strategies
• Authentic assessment practices
• Humanizing online learning

Professional Organization Memberships:

• Online Learning Consortium
• Quality Matters Instructional Designer Association

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Degrees and Certifications:

• M.S. in Instructional Technology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• M.Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
• B.A. in British Literature, Washington College

Focus Areas:

• Instructor social presence
• Motivational theory
• Project-based learning

Professional Organization Memberships:

• Online Learning Consortium

Publications and Presentations:

• Taper, C. & Webb, A. (2014). Can PBL and SDL be BFFs? Implementing PBL in a Self-Directed Learning Environment. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
• Pastore, R. & Taper, C. (2014). Gamification in the College Classroom. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
• Taper, C. (2018) , “Using Design to Increase Learner Motivation.” OLC Innovate.
• Irvin, E., Taper, C., Igoe, L., & Pastore, R. (2015). Using Twitter in an Undergraduate Setting: Five Recommendations from a Foreign Language Class. eLearn Magazine.
• Boykin, J., Harbour, M., & Taper, C. (2015). Book Review: Hacking Society: How Reality is Broken Constructs Gaming as a Necessary Cure-All. SAGE Journals.

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Degrees and Certifications:

• M.S. in Instructional Technology, University of North Carolina Wilmington 
• B.M. in Bassoon Performance, Florida State University

Focus Areas:

• Humanizing online learning
• Online course design and development
• Quality Matters

Professional Organization Memberships:

• Online Learning Consortium

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.L.S., Appalachian State
• B.A in Elementary Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• Online Learning and Professional Development Certification, Appalachian State

• LinkedIn Learning

CV Website

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.A. in Humanities, Literary Studies Concentration. Marshall University. Summa Cum Laude.
• M.S.L.S, Academic Libraries Concentration, University of Kentucky. Summa Cum Laude.
• B.A. Language Arts and Journalism Education/News Editorial, Marshall University. Magna Cum Laude.
• Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), Quality Matters

Focus Areas:

• Coming Soon

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.S. in Instructional Technology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• B.A in Elementary Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• QM - Certified Applying the QM Rubric Online Facilitator
• QM - Peer Reviewer Course Certification
• QM - Teaching Online Certification

Focus Areas:

• Coming Soon

Portfolio Website

Degrees and Certifications:

• B.S. in Information Technology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• Associate in Arts, Coastal Carolina Community College
• Multimedia and Instructional Web Development Certificate, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Focus Areas:

• Creation of instructional videos
• Graphic design
• Echo360 (Universal Capture)
• Creation of instructional materials

Degrees and Certifications:

• B.A. in Communication Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• Associate in Arts, Wake Technical Community College
• ATD, Virtual Training & Facilitation Certificate

Focus Areas:

• Accessibility
• Canvas
• Communication and marketing
• Voice Thread

Behance Portfolio

Degrees and Certifications:

• M.A. in Communications, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.S. in Communications, Wingate University

Focus Areas:

• Instructional video production
• Motion graphics
• Video innovative projects

Professional Organization Memberships:

• Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society

Awards

• 2021 Telly Award Silver Winner | Editor/Director: "UNCW-Fort Fisher Field Trip" UNC Wilmington
• 2007 Telly Award Bronze Winner | Editor/Director: "IBO CRIBZ" (Documentary Series) Heroic Inspirations & Marketing Ministries
• 2005 Telly Award Finalist | Editor/Director: "Tribute to Bulldog Hockey" (Documentary) Marketing Ministries
• 2005 Telly Award Finalist | Producer/Editor: "Jaguar Sport America" (Documentary)
• 2005 The Videographer Awards - Award of Distinction | Producer/Editor: "Jaguar Sport America" (Documentary)
• 2004 Axiem Awards - Silver Award | Producer/Editor: "Jaguar Sport America" (Documentary)
• 2004 The Accolade Competition - Silver Award | Producer/Editor: "Jaguar Sport America" (Documentary)
• 1996 Telly Award Finalist | Editor: "Country Crossroads" (Syndicated TV Program) Radio & TV Commission, SBC

Degrees and Certifications:

• B.A. in Communication Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• B.A. in Film Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• Adobe Certified Associate in Digital Video - Adobe Premiere Pro

Focus Areas:

• Broadcast media production
• Graphic design
• Video editing
• Video production