Vita
This is an abbreviated list of some of the things I have done. For my complete vita, please visit http://arches.uga.edu/~rickwest
Education
Ph.D., Educational Psychology & Instructional Technology, University of Georgia
Estimated graduation date: Spring, 2009
M.S., Instructional Psychology & Technology, Brigham Young University
April, 2005
B.A., English Literature, Utah State University
May, 2002
A.A., Mass Communication (Journalism emphasis), Ricks College
May, 1999
Work Experience
Learning and Performance Support Laboratory, University of Georgia
Title: Research Assistant
Website: http://lpsl.coe.uga.edu/
Dates: Aug., 2005 to present
Wasatch E-Learning (Western Governor’s University)
Title: Adjunct Faculty
Website: http://www.wasatchelearning.com
Dates: Oct., 2006 to present
Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology Department, University of Georgia
Title: Co-Instructor for Instructional Design Studio
Website: http://www.coe.uga.edu/epit/
Dates: Spring, 2006 semester
Center for Instructional Design, Brigham Young University
Title: Research and Evaluation Assistant
Website: http://cid.byu.edu
Dates: Dec., 2004 through Aug., 2005
Intermountain Health Care, Salt Lake City, Utah
Title: Qualitative Researcher/Usability Tester
Website: http://ihc.com
Dates: May, 2004 through present
Instructional Psychology & Technology Department, Brigham Young University
Title: Co-instructor/Teaching Assistant
Course: IP&T 564 — Introduction to Instructional Design
Dates: Spring semester, 2005
Title: Research Assistant for Drs. Charles Graham and Stephanie Allen
Dates: Jan., 2004 through Dec., 2004
Title: Teaching Assistant
Course: IP&T 286/7: Technology for Preservice Teachers
Website: http://msed.byu.edu/ipt/west/
Dates: Aug., 2003 through Dec., 2004
Publications
Hannafin, M., Hill, J., Song, L., & West, R. E. (in press). Cognitive factors in Technology-enhanced Distance Learning Environments. To be published in the next edition of The Handbook of Distance Education, edited by Michael Moore.
West, R. E., Waddoups, G., & Graham, C. R. (in press). Understanding the experiences of instructors as they adopt a course management system. Educational Technology, Research, and Development.
West, R. E., Wright, G. W., Gabbitas, B., & Graham, C. R. (2006). Reflections from the Introduction of Blogs and RSS Feeds Into a Preservice Instructional Technology Course. TechTrends. 50(4).
West, R. E. & Graham, C. R. (2005). Five Powerful Ways Technology Can Enhance Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Educational Technology. 45(30).
Graham, C. R., Culatta, R., Pratt, M., & West, R. E. (2004). Redesigning the teacher education technology course to emphasize integration. Computers in the Schools, 21(1/2), 127-148.
Professional Service & Involvement
Leadership
Communications Officer (two terms), AECT Division of Distance Learning. 2005-2007.
Division Board Member, AECT Systemic Change Division. 2005-2007.
President, BYU IPT Student Organization. 2004-2005.
Vice-President, BYU IPT Student Organization, 2003-2004.
Other Professional Activities
Reviewer, AECT, AERA, and student reviewer for Educational Researcher.
Contributor to the Distance Learning Glossary published by the AECT Division of Distance Learning.
