Member Profile

Laurie Hillstock

Primary Affiliation:: University of South Carolina System - Upstate (Education, 4 Year/4 Year + Grad, SC, United States)

Hillstock, L. & Havice, P.. (2014). Characteristics of Retained Distance Learning Students in Non-Proximal Distance Learning Programs in Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, and Practice. (15(4)).
Hillstock, L.. (2005). A Few Common Misconceptions about Distance Learning in Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE).

EDCI U300 (Current)
- University of South Carolina - Upstate – Resources and Technology in Teaching
- Proper and effective use of computer technology and audiovisual resources in education, including navigation of portfolio software, construction of materials, location of resources, and operation of equipment
EDUC 5263 (Spring 2013)
- Southern Wesleyan University – Action Research I .
- A study of the methodology involved in the implementation of behavioral research. Topics includes the vocabulary of research, major types of research, statistical techniques, research problems, the form of the research paper, and the use of technology.
EDUC 5463 (Spring 2013)
- Southern Wesleyan University – Action Research II.
- A continuation of EDUC 5263, Action Research I. The student will conclude the research paper by completing the remaining chapters based on the implementation of the research proposal and collection and analysis of data. The student will formally present the research paper at the conclusion of the course

Transitioning to Distance Learning: Ensuring Faculty Success, 04/12/2014
This presentation focused on a unique, online faculty development course designed to help participants create and deliver online courses. Discussion was related to course design, assessment results, and lessons learned.
Increasing Interaction trough Educational Gaming, 04/11/2014
In this session, participants were introduced to various educational games used to increase interaction among students enrolled in an instructional technology course. Group discussion included course design, assessment, and lessons learned.
SLOAN C Advanced Online Teaching Certificate Workshop, 04/09/2014
This session was the beginning workshop for the SLOAN-C Adv Online Teaching Cert Program. The program itself helps educators fine tune existing distance learning courses using the Sloan-C Pillars of quality online education.