Publications
Conference Proceedings
Karabulut, A., Chatterjee, R., Karakaya, K., Jin, Y., & Roberts, J. (2013). Designing quality online learning environments: Experiences of an online course development team. 24th Annual Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Karabulut, A., Roberts, J., & Arpaci, P. (2012). Student perspectives on an online anthropology course. In M. Simonson (Ed.), 35th Proceedings of Selected Papers on the Practice of Educational Communications and Technology. Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Louisville, KY.
Presentations
International Presentations
Balzotti, J. & Roberts, J. (2014, September). Stories from the workplace: Using mini-modules online to increase student motivation and learning. Poster session at the 2014 Association for Computer Machinery’s (ACM) Special Interest Group on Design of Communication (SIGDOC) Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
Arpaci, P., Correia, A-P., & Roberts, J. (2013, September). Social entrepreneurship in action: Prodigy Stream (Emek Pinari) Project, a vehicle for self-authorship development. Concurrent session at the 2013 European Conference on Educational Research: “Creativity and Innovation in Educational Research,” Istanbul, Turkey.
Karabulut, A., Chatterjee, R., Karakaya, K., Jin, Y,. & Roberts, J. (2013, March). Designing quality online learning environments: Experiences of an online course development team. Concurrent session at the 2013 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Russell, D., Balzotti, J., & Roberts, J. (2013, March). Incorporating video stories from workplace professionals into communication courses: Mini-modules online to increase student motivation and learning. Concurrent session at the 2013 Conference on College Composition and Communication: “The Public Work of Composition,” Las Vegas, NV.
Karabulut, A., Roberts, J., & Arpaci, P. (2012, November). Student perspectives on an online anthropology course. Concurrent session at the 2012 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference: “Learning in the Age of Globalization,” Louisville, KY.
Regional Presentations
Roberts, J., Childers, M., James, T., Seyer, S., & Williams, P.B. (2017, September). Matching method with media – Building the bridge between technology and pedagogy. Concurrent session at the 2017 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Quarton, A. & Roberts, J. (2017, September). Old dogs, new tricks: Using PowerPoint and the Internet to develop engaging course materials. Concurrent session at the 2017 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Roberts, J., Childers, M., James, T., Seyer, S., & Williams, P.B. (2016, November). Harness your superpowers: Developing digital learning experiences. Concurrent session at the 2016 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Roberts, J., Childers, M., James, T., Seyer, S., & Williams, P.B. (2016, November). Beyond the talking head: Creating rich multimedia resources. Concurrent session at the 2016 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Roberts, J., Harris, S., Kline, K., & Baltrushunas, J. (2015, November). iPad superheroes: Teaching in a digital world. Concurrent session at the 2015 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Hyde, K. & Roberts, J. (2013, October). Concept maps: Using Bubbl.us to assess student understanding in introductory courses. Concurrent session at the 2013 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Roberts, J. (2012, December). Videos from industry leaders to improve student communication. Poster presentation at the 8th Annual School of Education Research Symposium, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Hoermann, J., Roberts, J., & Jones, C. (2012, November). Our digital footprints: Extending conversations beyond writing to issues of digital citizenship and communication in the foundational composition course. Concurrent session at the Great Plains Alliance for Computers in Writing 2012 Annual Conference: “Politics and Communication: Negotiating Meaning in our Classrooms, Our Research, and Our Lives,” Mankato, MN.
Karabulut, A., Roberts, J., Rodriguez, J., & Rosenbusch, M. (2012, April). Interacting with professionals in an online learning environment. Break-out session at IACON 2012: “Education & Technology: Innovation in the Fast Lane.” Iowa Distance Learning Association, Altoona, IA.
Roberts, J. & Karabulut, A. (2011, December). Three interaction types: Implementation in an online History of Children’s Literature course. Poster presentation at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Karabulut, A. & Roberts, J. (2011, December). The design and development of an online Anthropology course. Poster presentation at the Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association. Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Invited Lectures, Presentations, and Workshops
Alderson, J. (2022, September). Tech trek: Easy graphic design using Canva. Virtual breakout session at the 2022 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Roberts, J. (2015, November). Multimedia tech trek: An introduction to Explain Everything, Canva, Prezi, and Popplet. Breakout session at the 2015 Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference, University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Harris, S., Bergstrom, B., & Roberts, J. (2015, August). Have your students submit video assignments: Overview of Mediacore. Workshop presented at Maryville University REAL Faculty Development Week.
Correia, A-P. & Roberts, J. (2012, December). Developing your personal learning network. Virtual presentation to Indiana University, invited by Dr. Curt Bonk and delivered to students in the “Emerging Learning Technologies” graduate seminar.
Roberts, J. (2012, December). Graduating student research presentation: The creative component experience. Presentation to Iowa State University, invited by Dr. Patricia Leigh and delivered to students in “Digital Learning” graduate seminar.