Rebecca Burgner, PhD
Educator, Researcher, & Instructional Designer
Objective
An educator, researcher, and leader dedicated to enhancing knowledge in instructional design and digital technology, with a passion for crafting engaging, inspiring, and transformative learning experiences.
Education
Texas A&M University
Doctor of Philosophy | Educational Psychology - Learning Sciences
Dissertation: When Modes of Learning Shift Unexpectedly: How Instructors Choose Online Teaching Strategies
East Tennessee State University
Master of Education | Educational Media and Technology
Practicum: Instructional Strategies for Online Teaching: a Course for Faculty Development
Tusculum College
Bachelor of Science | Organizational Management
Publications
Sweany, N.W., Finbow, E., Li, Y., Burgner, R.L. (2020). The VIP Approach - Applying a Virtual, Interdisciplinary Partnership to Support Innovation and Authentic Learning in Distance Education. TechTrends. 64, 646–654.
Burgner, R. (2019). Using VoiceThread to Enhance Asynchronous Collaboration and Communication –A Product Review. Texas Distance Learning Association Journal. 3 (1), 2
Teaching
experience
Adjunct Lecturer
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University of Houston
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TLIM 3363 Technical Communications
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Milligan University
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CIS 318M Web Design and Theory
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CIS 175M Computer Applications - Adult Degree Completion Program
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CIS 175M Computer Applications
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Workshops and Training Sessions
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Bootcamp for Boot Campers (Teaching & Learning Interactive Workshop)
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Getting Organized in Canvas
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Pop Quiz! Learning about Canvas Quizzes
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Making Sense of Canvas Assessments
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Lights! Camera! Action! - Using Canvas Studio
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Building a Course Infrastructure
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Canvas Faculty Training
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Canvas Student Training
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Can You Hear Me Now? Using Synchronous Tools for Learning
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Technology Tools for Online Learning Success - EMPSA Student Orientation, Texas A&M University
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Welcome to Online Teaching - Bush School Faculty Orientation, Texas A&M University
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Interactive Videos, College of Education, Texas A&M University
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Lights! Camera! Action! - Using Video in Instruction, Meredith College
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Instructional Design Explained, Meredith College
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Google+ Hangouts, Duke University
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Blackboard Collaborate I: The Essentials, NCSU
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Camtasia I: Recording Online Presentations and Lectures, NCSU
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Camtasia II: Editing and Interactivity, NCSU
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Moodle: The Basics, NCSU
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Moodle: Quiz Set Up, NCSU
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What's new in Moodle 2, NCSU
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Getting Started with Moodle 2, NCSU
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Angel: The Basics, Milligan College
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Instructional Strategies for Online Teaching, Milligan College
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iPad Workshop I & II, Milligan College
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Milligan College MBA Student Orientation
Professional
Experience
Instructional Designer III
University of Houston
Sugar Land, TX
Assistant Director, Continuing and Professional Education
Center for Nonprofits, Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Instructional Designer III & Design Team Lead
The Bush School, Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Instructional Designer II
The Bush School, Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Instructional Design Specialist
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
Online Course Associate
Duke University
Durham, NC
Instructional Technologist
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
MBA Program Manager
Milligan College
Milligan College, TN
Owner/Office Manager
Floraburst Horticulture Specialists
Milligan College, TN
Project Analyst/Executive Assistant
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City, TN
Skills
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Strategic Management
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Learning Management Systems
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HTML/CSS
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Video Production
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eLearning Authoring Tools
Honors & Awards
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President's Meritorious Service Team Award -Texas A&M University
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Bush School Outstanding Staff Award
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Five-Year Service Award
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Craig A. Becker, THA President Award
Conference
Presentations
Burgner, R. (2018). Leveraging VoiceThread for Communication and Collaboration. POD Conference, Portland, OR.
Burgner, R. and Raisor, C. (2018). Stitching Knowledge Together to Create a Learning Tapestry. Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference, College Station, TX.
Raisor, C., and Burgner, R. (2018). What’s behind the curtain, Mr. Oz? Transformational Teaching and Learning Conference, College Station, TX.
Burgner, R., Brown, L., and Storey, C. (2017). Discovering the Why, How, and What. Bush School Staff Development, College Station, Texas, TX.
Bullock, J., and Burgner, R. (2017). Can you hear me now? Communication and Collaboration Tools for Online. Bush School, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Brown, L., Burgner, R., and Cagle, L., (2017). Innovative Technology Tools in the Online and On-Ground Classroom. Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)
Burgner, R. (2016). Interactive Videos. College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University
Burgner, R. (2015). Lights! Camera! Action! Using Video in Instruction. Pedagogy and Technology Showcase, Meredith College
Burgner, R., and Kirstein, B. (2014). Why the need for Instructional Design? Meredith College.
Burgner, R. (2012). Instructional Strategies for Online Teaching: A Design Course for Faculty. American Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE)
Burgner, R. (2011). Instructional Strategies for Online Teaching: A Design Course for Faculty. 2011. Appalachian College Association
Conference Proposal Peer Reviewer
2019 POD Annual Conference
2019 Educause - ELI Annual Meeting
Professional
Service
Canvas Migration - Instructional Design Workgroup
University of Houston
Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility Task Force
Texas A&M University
Distance Education Oversight Committee
Bush School of Government and Public Service (Appointment by Dean)
Texas A&M University
Learning Management System Selection Subcommittee
Texas A&M University
Employee Professional Development Needs Assessment Focus Group
Texas A&M University
Curriculum Strategic Planning Committee
Bush School of Government and Public Service (Appointment by Dean)
Texas A&M University
Committee of Online Workgroup
Milligan College