Publications & Projects

Publications, Conference Proceedings & Presentations
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Slapak-Barski, J. (2024). You are not alone - FAQs are here for you!. NSU Learning and Educational Center's Teaching & Learning Conference 2024: Raising the Bar - Educating the Modern Learner, Direct link to Abstract and Direct link to session recording on Nov 8, 2024

Cooper, R. & Slapak-Barski, J. (2023 & 2024). Starting the Journey to Excellence with a College Faculty Onboarding Program. NSU Teaching & Learning Conference 2023: Destination Excellence - A Journey to Engaged Teaching and Learning, and LEC Classic Rewind Series (2024). Direct link to Paper; Direct link to session recording on Nov 2, 2023

Slapak-Barski, J. (2022). Cloud-based Video-Conferencing is Here to Stay (Zoom, or similar): Implementing Authentic Assessment and Curbing Cheating Without the Need for Proctoring. NSU Teaching & Learning Conference 2022: Connect, Engage, Inspire. Direct link to join Zoom session on Nov 3, 2022

Slapak-Barski, J. (2022). Zoom Behaviors and Expectations: The Non-Obvious. EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2022: AACE/SITE Conference -AACE-Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education; SITE-Society for IT and Teacher Education. Direct link to paper

Slapak-Barski, J. (2021). Tried and True Methods of Course Design: Overview & Lesson Example. HCAS Instructional Design and Pedagogy. Direct link to paper

Slapak-Barski, J. (2021). Zoom Behaviors and Expectations: The Non-Obvious. NSEE 50th Annual Conference: Celebrating 50 Years: Experiential Education in an Ever-Changing World. Direct link to paper.

Slapak-Barski, J. (2020). Moving Online in a Hurry vs Online Education Done Right. Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches, Lectures. Direct link to paper

Slapak-Barski, J. (2020). A Hybrid First-Year Experience Course With a Twist: Exploring Uncharted Territory. NSEE 49th Annual Conference - Hindsight is 20/20: Using Reflection for Assessment, Program Excellence, and Student Success. Conference Website; NSEE 2020 Program Book

Slapak-Barski, J., Scanlon, M., & Dvorak, K. (2019). Faculty and Staff Development: Web-Enhanced and Blended Learning in Experiential Education. 48th NSEE 2019 Annual Conference.

Snyder, M., Slapak-Barski, J., & Seegmiller, T. (2019). Online Learning & Experiential Education. EEA 2019 Annual Pre-Conference Workshop Program.

Dvorak, K., Scanlon, M., & Slapak-Barski, J. (2019). Common practices for first-year experience faculty development. Journal of Faculty Development 33(3), 53-58. Direct link to paper.

Slapak-Barski, J. (2019). ExEL from Day One: Intentional Course Design in Experiential Learning. NSU’s (Nova Southeastern University) EXEL Annual Conference (Davie, FL). Conference Program

Slapak-Barski, J., Scanlon, M. J., & Snyder, M. (2018). Experiential Education and Instructional Technology: Adapting Experiential Courses for Online Delivery. 47th NSEE Annual Conference Program. Session Abstract

Slapak-Barski, J. & Scanlon, M. J. (2018). Driving Cultural Change: The Role of Distance Learning in an Institutional Experiential Learning Initiative. 2017 FDLA/FAMTE Conference Agenda.

Slapak-Barski, J. (2017). Faculty and Student Perceptions of Teaching Presence in Distance Education Courses: A Mixed Methods Examination (Doctoral Dissertation). Direct link to paper: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/120 /

Slapak-Barski, J., & Edmonds, A. (2017). Faculty Versus Student Perceptions of Teaching Presence in Distance Education Courses: A Mixed-Methods Study. 7th Annual International Conference on Education & e-Learning, Singapore (EeL 2017) Conference Proceedings. Direct link to paper.

Slapak-Barski, J. (April). Authentication: Protecting the Integrity of Academic Online Programs through Student Identity Verification. In Proceedings of 2016 Best Practices in Online Learning BPOL (pp. 46-54). Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Nova Southeastern University.

Slapak-Barski, J., & Lewis, D. (2016). Distance Learning and the Force of Teaching Presence. 2016 FDLA Conference Proceedings.

Slapak-Barski, J., & Lewis, D. (2016). Beginners Guide to Flipping your Classroom with Video: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines. In M. Tobin, L. Lopez Chiappone, & R. Menendez (Eds.). Video and Simulation Integration in Teacher Education. Miami, FL: IGI Global.

Slapak-Barski, J. & Lewis, D. (2015). Establishing Teaching Presence in Online Instruction. 2015 International Emerging Technologies for Online Learning Symposium: A Joint Symposium if OLC-MERLOT, ET4Online (Dallas, TX).

Martinez, T. & Slapak-Barski, J. (2015). The Faculty Toolbox: A Community of Practice. e-Merge Americas 2015 (Miami, FL). Paper here

Lewis, D, & Slapak-Barski, J. (2014). I'm not sharing my work! An approach to community building. Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 15(2) 9-20.

Slapak-Barski, J., Lewis, D., Flum, L. & Spieler, R. (2014). Multiple approaches to faculty development: How to play the game with the cards you've been dealt. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (pp. 1646-1655). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Hill, R., & Slapak-Barski, J. (2014). Using Short Instructional Videos of your Various Course Assignments to Maximize Effective Teaching. Nova Southeastern University Best Practices in Online Learning Forum (BPOL), Engagement Strategies for Quality Online Learning (Davie, FL).

Lewis, D. & Slapak-Barski, J. (2014). The Faculty Toolbox: A tool for promoting faculty use of Instructional Technologies. In M. Searson & M. Ochoa (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (pp. 785-787). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Jacksonville, FL).

Slapak-Barski, J. & Steiner, L. (2013). Diffusion of Innovations Sustainability: Is There Life After the Tipping Point? E-Learn 2013 (Las Vegas, NV). Submission.

Simunek, L., Martinez, T. & Slapak-Barski, J. (2013). Online Doctoral Minor in Conflict Resolution: A Case Study in Instructional Design. In A. P. Mizell & A. A. Piña, (Eds.) Real life distance education: Cases in practice. Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Steiner, L. & Slapak-Barski, J. (2013). Diffusion of Innovations Sustainability: Is There Life After the Tipping Point? Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institution Educators' National Conference (Jersey City, NJ).

Steiner, L. & Slapak-Barski, J. (2012). Can Champions Become a Virtual Lab? Florida Distance Learning Association Fall Conference -FDLA- (Orlando, FL).

Lewis, D., Slapak-Barski, J. & Steiner, L. (2012). Diffusion of Innovations: Can Faculty Champions Become a Virtual Lab? Paper presented at the 2012 United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) National Conference. St. Louis, MO, USA. Presentation

Slapak-Barski, J. (2009). Successful Models for Learning: Collaborating to help students “finish what you start”. Broward College Fall Celebration of Successful Models for Learning (Ft. Lauderdale, FL).

Antczak, L., Roth, K., Slapak-Barski, J., Pere, M. & Abraham, G. (2009). “On Track” Teacher Education Mentor Manual. Broward College (Pembroke Pines, FL, 2009).

Slapak-Barski, J. & Garayta, C. (2008). Curriculum Frameworks for Adult ESOL Students. State Leadership Grant for E.L. Civics Health Literacy Curriculum. ESOL Practitioner’s Task Force Symposium, Academy of Community Educators A.C.E. of Florida (Daytona Beach, FL).

Slapak-Barski, J. (2004). Teaching Techniques for Adult Educators. State Leadership Grant for Reading Literacy (Miami, FL).

Slapak-Barski, J., Santos, J. & Silver, M. (2001). “Living at Home Versus Moving Away in the Transition to College: A Multicultural Perspective”. Society for Research in Child Development (Minnesota, 2001).