Dr. Laurie Walker

Educator. Designer. Innovator.

Higher education professional offering a wealth of knowledge in the development and implementation of instructional technology in the physical and virtual classroom.

Education

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
--Nelson Mandela

Doctorate, Curriculum and Instruction, 2017, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA

Master of Arts, History, 2007, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA

Bachelor of Arts, History and Communication Studies, 2003, Furman University, Greenville, SC

High School Diploma, 1999, Whitefield Academy and College Preparatory School, Atlanta, GA

Highlights

One of my signature strengths is the love of learning, and by teaching, I have built it into the fabric of my life. I try to do some of it every day.
--Martin Seligman

Innovative teaching techniques

Inspiring lecturer and innovative thinker

Engaging public speaker

Effective use of multi-media teaching tools

Exceptional written and verbal communicator

Committed to cultivating leadership

Experience using face to face, online and hybrid methods

Accomplishments

Do not let your grand ambitions stand in the way of small but meaningful accomplishments.
--Bryant H. McGill

Received Phi Alpha Theta Outstanding Faculty Award, 2013.

Received Ancient World Association Faculty Excellence Award, 2010.

Secured $5000 in private funding for student travel society, 2009.

Awarded History Department Student of the Year, 2006.

Experience

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.
--Aristotle

Dr. Walker has been teaching history and education courses for many years. She designs face to face, online and hybrid courses using learning management systems such as Blackboard, Moodle, Angel, Canvas and Desire2Learn. Some of her eLearning tools include:
Lectora Inspire
Adobe Captivate
Articulate 360
Camtasia
Pinnacle Studio
ExamView
Microsoft Office
Google Drive and YouTube.

Pedagogy

The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.
--Mark Van Doren

Maintained a teaching load of 4 to 5 undergraduate courses each semester.

Established course websites to make updated handouts and other resources available to students at all times.

Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and attending professional conferences.

Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills used to create engaging lectures, online course modules and visual aids.

Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and attending professional conferences.

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