Newsletter
July 19, 2024
Meet Sandra Annette Rogers!
I Am...
an instructional designer at the University of California – Berkeley with Digital Learning Services, which is part of their Research, Teaching and Learning services. Her main task is building and supporting fully online summer courses in collaboration with professors. My other duties include training faculty on course design best practices.
I'm Proud...
to have my action research published that is based on a rubric I co-designed with Professor Van Haneghan during my doctoral studies at the University of South Alabama. Here is the citation: Rogers, S. A., & Khalsa, G. K. (2021). Analysis of online course syllabi for planned interactions and learner support. Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, 40, 125-141. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-364120210000040009
What You Should Know About Me
I'm becoming a Futurist through coursework from the Institute of the Future and in-house training with a cohort at Berkeley from Research, Teaching, and Learning! Here's my blog on the topic.
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2024 AECT National Convention
We're excited to see you in Kansas City, October 19-23, 2024!
Convention Agenda
Check out the conference agenda here.
Division Competition
Help us win some money for the 2025 convention budget! AECT is hosting a division registration competition offering:
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🥇 1st place: $750
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🥈 2nd place: $500
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🥉 3rd place: $250
When you register between July 1 and August 15, write "Design and Development Division" in the "How did you hear about the 2024 convention?" field (see below).

Accepting Applications: D&D Board Associate Program
The D&D Division is now accepting applications for the D&D Board Associate Program. This initiative supports leadership development and is intended for advanced graduate students, junior faculty, and/or early career professionals. Through this program, you will be mentored by the President and the President-Elect.
Applications are due August 30th, 2024. The cover letter and application should be submitted to the current President of D&D, Dr. Isa Jahnke (isa.jahnke@gmail.com).
Job Posting? Research Project? Collaboration?
If you have something you would like to share in the D&D Newsletter, please email: warr@nmsu.edu