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Dr. Cristi Ford
Dr. Ford has a distinguished career spanning secondary and higher education, both domestically and internationally. Her focus has been on promoting high-quality online education, particularly in the United States and Africa. With over two decades of experience in various educational roles, including project management, program evaluation, training, and student services, she is a dedicated advocate for accessible and impactful online learning. Dr. Ford has helped institutions develop and expand online programs through effective faculty development, instructional design, and pedagogical practices. Her commitment to reducing barriers and increasing access to education has led her to work across diverse educational sectors, from K-12 to higher education and global initiatives. Throughout her career, Dr. Ford has consistently strived to create opportunities for learners who may have been marginalized.
In recognition of her contributions, Dr. Ford was chosen as the Online Learning Consortium's 2021 OLC Fellow - the highest professional distinction awarded by the association. She is a passionate advocate for faculty development, instructional design, and pedagogical practices, and has used her leadership to help institutions expand their online programming. In addition, in 2024 Dr. Ford was awarded the Mildred and Charles Wedemeyer award to recognize her work as an outstanding practitioner in distance education. She also serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs of a global technology company, D2L.
Dr. Ford earned her PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri-Columbia, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology from Hampton University and the University of Baltimore.
A Year of Return
As we make our way back to the new normal of educational settings this fall, we are greeted with a renewed sense of appreciation for doing great work as educators. With grace and an openness towards change, these trying times will be yet another opportunity to show just how prepared and determined we can be in tackling difficult challenges that come our way. Together let us face this season head on while showing resilience through empathy – it is what has gotten us here thus far!
AI-nvasion: Exploring LLMs and Leveling Up Your Assessments
In this workshop we will explore possibilities for faculty to integrate AI into assessment and evaluation practices amidst the massive invasion of large language models (LLMs), recognizing that not all AI tools are created equally. Through a hands-on approach, participants will explore multiple AI platforms to create aligned assessments, develop robust rubrics, and enhance student learning outcomes across disciplines.
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