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Papers by Angelica Pazurek

Open Praxis, 2024

This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, ... more This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, and algorithms into higher education, using a collective and thoughtful approach to navigate the future of teaching and learning. GenAI, while celebrated for its potential to personalize learning, enhance efficiency, and expand educational accessibility, is far from a neutral tool. Algorithms now shape human interaction, communication, and content creation, raising profound questions about human agency and biases and values embedded in their designs. As GenAI continues to evolve, we face critical challenges in maintaining human oversight, safeguarding equity, and facilitating meaningful, authentic learning experiences. This manifesto emphasizes that GenAI is not ideologically and culturally neutral. Instead, it reflects worldviews that can reinforce existing biases and marginalize diverse voices. Furthermore, as the use of GenAI reshapes education, it risks eroding essential human elements—creativity, critical thinking, and empathy—and could displace meaningful human interactions with algorithmic solutions. This manifesto calls for robust, evidence-based research and conscious decision-making to ensure that GenAI enhances, rather than diminishes, human agency and ethical responsibility in education.

Open Praxis, 2024

This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, ... more This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, and algorithms into higher education, using a collective and thoughtful approach to navigate the future of teaching and learning. GenAI, while celebrated for its potential to personalize learning, enhance efficiency, and expand educational accessibility, is far from a neutral tool. Algorithms now shape human interaction, communication, and content creation, raising profound questions about human agency and biases and values embedded in their designs. As GenAI continues to evolve, we face critical challenges in maintaining human oversight, safeguarding equity, and facilitating meaningful, authentic learning experiences. This manifesto emphasizes that GenAI is not ideologically and culturally neutral. Instead, it reflects worldviews that can reinforce existing biases and marginalize diverse voices. Furthermore, as the use of GenAI reshapes education, it risks eroding essential human elements—creativity, critical thinking, and empathy—and could displace meaningful human interactions with algorithmic solutions. This manifesto calls for robust, evidence-based research and conscious decision-making to ensure that GenAI enhances, rather than diminishes, human agency and ethical responsibility in education.

EdTechnica: The Open Encyclopedia of Educational Technology, Dec 31, 2021

Phenomenology is the contemplative study of human experience. It refers to a philosophical framew... more Phenomenology is the contemplative study of human experience. It refers to a philosophical framework as well as a methodology that can inform educational practice and research. It seeks to reveal and understand how phenomena may be experienced as they are actually lived in the everyday world, or what some phenomenologists refer to as the lifeworld. Phenomenological philosophy suggests that everything in the lifeworld is inextricably connected in a social context, and so phenomenology aims to be more attentive to such meaningful connections—or intentional relations—within lived experiences and to illuminate them as a means to deeply understand the experience of the phenomenon under focus. Phenomenology can support all aspects of education by increasing sensitivity toward the many processes and practices it involves. When used as a naturalistic research methodology with qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, it can provide authentic insight for educators to use educational technologies in ethical and socially responsible ways.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, Feb 13, 2023

Gender and Education, 2019

This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and m... more This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and male lead authors in six prominent, peer-reviewed journals in Educational Technology (ET) fields over the past 12 years. The aim of the inquiry was to determine if differences or trends exist in the number of articles published by each gender. Data analysis revealed notable differences in publication rates between genders, and key findings indicate that while women overall published less than half of the articles from all journals sampled, two journals with a focus on primary and secondary (P-12) educational contexts have consistently published more articles written by female lead authors than male authors. The findings of this study hold practical relevance in terms of addressing the (in)visibility of female scholars in ET fields and may be used to promote discussions and actions related to the intersections between gender, equity, and the culture of scholarly publishing.

eLearn, 2019

This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseogl... more This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseoglu and Aras Bozkurt. Pazurek is a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in learning technologies at the University of Minnesota. She teaches and works on digital literacy, social media, online teaching and learning design, and research methodologies for learning technologies. In this interview, she discusses her experiences with online teaching by drawing attention to issues such as teaching philosophy and designing for the learner experience.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2023

While ChatGPT has recently become very popular, AI has a long history and philosophy. This paper ... more While ChatGPT has recently become very popular, AI has a long history and philosophy. This paper intends to explore the promises and pitfalls of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) AI and potentially future technologies by adopting a speculative methodology. Speculative future narratives with a specific focus on educational contexts are provided in an attempt to identify emerging themes and discuss their implications for education in the 21st century. Affordances of (using) AI in Education (AIEd) and possible adverse effects are identified and discussed which emerge from the narratives. It is argued that now is the best of times to define human vs AI contribution to education because AI can accomplish more and more educational activities that used to be the prerogative of human educators. Therefore, it is imperative to rethink the respective roles of technology and human educators in education with a future-oriented mindset.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2020

Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to be... more Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall view, reflections from the K-12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62,7% of the whole world population. In addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbat...

Learning: Design, Engagement and Definition

This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the us... more This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the use of social media in an online college course and how it impacted learners’ experiences and feelings of engagement. Findings suggest that social media has the potential to positively impact learner engagement with instructional support and when it is elevated from merely an entertainment source to a productive source for connected learning. This includes uses for communication as well as creative expression within and beyond the class.

by Aras Bozkurt, Junhong Xiao, Dr. Viviane Vladimirschi, Don Olcott Jr, Ignacio Aranciaga, Ebba Ossiannilsson, J. Roberts, Angelica Pazurek, NIKOS PANAGIOTOU, Sadik Shahadu, Melissa Bond, Kamel Belhamel, Ben J P Janssen, Alejandra Ambrosino, Chrysoula Lazou, Mattias Mano, Michael Paskevicius, and Ramesh Chander Sharma

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2020

Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to be... more Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall view, reflections from the K12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62.7% of the whole world population. In addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbated during the pandemic and need unique and targeted measures if they are to be addressed. While there are support communities and mechanisms, parents are overburdened between regular daily/professional duties and emerging educational roles, and all parties are experiencing trauma, psychological pressure and anxiety to various degrees, which necessitates a pedagogy of care, affection and empathy. In terms of educational processes, the interruption of education signifies the importance of openness in education and highlights issues that should be taken into consideration such as using alternative assessment and evaluation methods as well as concerns about surveillance, ethics, and data privacy resulting from nearly exclusive dependency on online solutions.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2020

Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to be... more Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to
better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard
and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of
education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall
view, reflections from the K12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from
a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62.7% of the whole world population. In
addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current
practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned
practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points
out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbated during the pandemic and
need unique and targeted measures if they are to be addressed. While there are support communities
and mechanisms, parents are overburdened between regular daily/professional duties and emerging
educational roles, and all parties are experiencing trauma, psychological pressure and anxiety to various
degrees, which necessitates a pedagogy of care, affection and empathy. In terms of educational
processes, the interruption of education signifies the importance of openness in education and highlights
issues that should be taken into consideration such as using alternative assessment and evaluation
methods as well as concerns about surveillance, ethics, and data privacy resulting from nearly exclusive
dependency on online solutions.

E-Learn Magazine, 2019

Dr. Angelica (Angel) Pazurek, Ph.D. is currently a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in... more Dr. Angelica (Angel) Pazurek, Ph.D. is currently a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in learning technologies at the University of Minnesota. She teaches undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses and workshops on digital literacy, social media, online teaching and learning design, and research methodologies for learning technologies. Angel is also a researcher at the Learning Technologies Media Lab. Most recently, her work explores international initiatives in online education, equitable gender representation in educational technology fields, and the use of social media for connected learning. Angel has been teaching online classes for nearly 15 years. She has given faculty development workshops, talks and keynotes, and mentored many lecturers and Ph.D. students on how to teach online. In this interview, Angel describes her participatory and community-based approach to online education and provides insightful tips and suggestions for those who might be new to online teaching or those who are looking for new ideas.

Gender and Education, 2017

This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and m... more This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and male lead authors in six prominent, peer-reviewed journals in Educational Technology (ET) fields over the past 12 years. The aim of the inquiry was to determine if differences or trends exist in the number of articles published by each gender. Data analysis revealed notable differences in publication rates between genders, and key findings indicate that while women overall published less than half of the articles from all journals sampled, two journals with a focus on primary and secondary (P-12) educational contexts have consistently published more articles written by female lead authors than male authors. The findings of this study hold practical relevance in terms of addressing the (in)visibility of female scholars in ET fields and may be used to promote discussions and actions related to the intersections between gender, equity, and the culture of scholarly publishing.

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Gender and Education, published online in 2017 and available in print in 2019: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09540253.2017.1290219.

This study focuses on publication rates of female and male authors in six leading peerreviewed jo... more This study focuses on publication rates of female and male authors in six leading peerreviewed journals from the field of Educational Technology during from 2004 to 2013. For purposes of this paper and its conference audience, we focus on the results of one AACE journal included in this study, the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE). Data were analyzed to determine if differences exist in the rates of publishing between genders and if so, what the magnitude, significance, and implications of these differences might be. The results of this study demonstrate that although female publishing rates continue to increase over time, there remains discernible disparity in women's representation in scholarly publishing in the ET-related journals sampled in this study. We argue that it is imperative for women's contributions to the advancement of ET fields be made more visible and prominent in the future.

Books by Angelica Pazurek

Learning: Design, Engagement, and Definition, 2021

This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the us... more This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the use of social media in an online college course and how it impacted learners’ experiences and feelings of engagement. Findings suggest that social media has the potential to positively impact learner engagement with instructional support and when it is elevated from merely an entertainment source to a productive source for connected learning. This includes uses for communication as well as creative expression within and beyond the class.

Interviews by Angelica Pazurek

eLearn Magazine, 2019

This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseogl... more This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseoglu and Aras Bozkurt. Pazurek is a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in learning technologies at the University of Minnesota. She teaches and works on digital literacy, social media, online teaching and learning design, and research methodologies for learning technologies. In this interview, she discusses her experiences with online teaching by drawing attention to issues such as teaching philosophy and designing for the learner experience.

Web Articles by Angelica Pazurek

Talks by Angelica Pazurek

Association of Educational Communication and Technology , 2019

This session shares inspiring studies of lived experiences with technologies that illustrate the ... more This session shares inspiring studies of lived experiences with technologies that illustrate the growth of phenomenology from descriptive to interpretive to postmodern. As a promising innovative research methodology, post-intentional phenomenology offers scholars a new lens for glimpsing fleeting phenomena in tech-mediated spaces. This session is intended for attendees who are interested in learning more about phenomenological research in educational communications and technologies, with a special focus on discussing post-intentional phenomenology as a philosophy and methodology.

Open Praxis, 2024

This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, ... more This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, and algorithms into higher education, using a collective and thoughtful approach to navigate the future of teaching and learning. GenAI, while celebrated for its potential to personalize learning, enhance efficiency, and expand educational accessibility, is far from a neutral tool. Algorithms now shape human interaction, communication, and content creation, raising profound questions about human agency and biases and values embedded in their designs. As GenAI continues to evolve, we face critical challenges in maintaining human oversight, safeguarding equity, and facilitating meaningful, authentic learning experiences. This manifesto emphasizes that GenAI is not ideologically and culturally neutral. Instead, it reflects worldviews that can reinforce existing biases and marginalize diverse voices. Furthermore, as the use of GenAI reshapes education, it risks eroding essential human elements—creativity, critical thinking, and empathy—and could displace meaningful human interactions with algorithmic solutions. This manifesto calls for robust, evidence-based research and conscious decision-making to ensure that GenAI enhances, rather than diminishes, human agency and ethical responsibility in education.

Open Praxis, 2024

This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, ... more This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, and algorithms into higher education, using a collective and thoughtful approach to navigate the future of teaching and learning. GenAI, while celebrated for its potential to personalize learning, enhance efficiency, and expand educational accessibility, is far from a neutral tool. Algorithms now shape human interaction, communication, and content creation, raising profound questions about human agency and biases and values embedded in their designs. As GenAI continues to evolve, we face critical challenges in maintaining human oversight, safeguarding equity, and facilitating meaningful, authentic learning experiences. This manifesto emphasizes that GenAI is not ideologically and culturally neutral. Instead, it reflects worldviews that can reinforce existing biases and marginalize diverse voices. Furthermore, as the use of GenAI reshapes education, it risks eroding essential human elements—creativity, critical thinking, and empathy—and could displace meaningful human interactions with algorithmic solutions. This manifesto calls for robust, evidence-based research and conscious decision-making to ensure that GenAI enhances, rather than diminishes, human agency and ethical responsibility in education.

EdTechnica: The Open Encyclopedia of Educational Technology, Dec 31, 2021

Phenomenology is the contemplative study of human experience. It refers to a philosophical framew... more Phenomenology is the contemplative study of human experience. It refers to a philosophical framework as well as a methodology that can inform educational practice and research. It seeks to reveal and understand how phenomena may be experienced as they are actually lived in the everyday world, or what some phenomenologists refer to as the lifeworld. Phenomenological philosophy suggests that everything in the lifeworld is inextricably connected in a social context, and so phenomenology aims to be more attentive to such meaningful connections—or intentional relations—within lived experiences and to illuminate them as a means to deeply understand the experience of the phenomenon under focus. Phenomenology can support all aspects of education by increasing sensitivity toward the many processes and practices it involves. When used as a naturalistic research methodology with qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, it can provide authentic insight for educators to use educational technologies in ethical and socially responsible ways.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, Feb 13, 2023

Gender and Education, 2019

This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and m... more This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and male lead authors in six prominent, peer-reviewed journals in Educational Technology (ET) fields over the past 12 years. The aim of the inquiry was to determine if differences or trends exist in the number of articles published by each gender. Data analysis revealed notable differences in publication rates between genders, and key findings indicate that while women overall published less than half of the articles from all journals sampled, two journals with a focus on primary and secondary (P-12) educational contexts have consistently published more articles written by female lead authors than male authors. The findings of this study hold practical relevance in terms of addressing the (in)visibility of female scholars in ET fields and may be used to promote discussions and actions related to the intersections between gender, equity, and the culture of scholarly publishing.

eLearn, 2019

This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseogl... more This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseoglu and Aras Bozkurt. Pazurek is a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in learning technologies at the University of Minnesota. She teaches and works on digital literacy, social media, online teaching and learning design, and research methodologies for learning technologies. In this interview, she discusses her experiences with online teaching by drawing attention to issues such as teaching philosophy and designing for the learner experience.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2023

While ChatGPT has recently become very popular, AI has a long history and philosophy. This paper ... more While ChatGPT has recently become very popular, AI has a long history and philosophy. This paper intends to explore the promises and pitfalls of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) AI and potentially future technologies by adopting a speculative methodology. Speculative future narratives with a specific focus on educational contexts are provided in an attempt to identify emerging themes and discuss their implications for education in the 21st century. Affordances of (using) AI in Education (AIEd) and possible adverse effects are identified and discussed which emerge from the narratives. It is argued that now is the best of times to define human vs AI contribution to education because AI can accomplish more and more educational activities that used to be the prerogative of human educators. Therefore, it is imperative to rethink the respective roles of technology and human educators in education with a future-oriented mindset.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2020

Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to be... more Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall view, reflections from the K-12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62,7% of the whole world population. In addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbat...

Learning: Design, Engagement and Definition

This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the us... more This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the use of social media in an online college course and how it impacted learners’ experiences and feelings of engagement. Findings suggest that social media has the potential to positively impact learner engagement with instructional support and when it is elevated from merely an entertainment source to a productive source for connected learning. This includes uses for communication as well as creative expression within and beyond the class.

by Aras Bozkurt, Junhong Xiao, Dr. Viviane Vladimirschi, Don Olcott Jr, Ignacio Aranciaga, Ebba Ossiannilsson, J. Roberts, Angelica Pazurek, NIKOS PANAGIOTOU, Sadik Shahadu, Melissa Bond, Kamel Belhamel, Ben J P Janssen, Alejandra Ambrosino, Chrysoula Lazou, Mattias Mano, Michael Paskevicius, and Ramesh Chander Sharma

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2020

Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to be... more Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall view, reflections from the K12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62.7% of the whole world population. In addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbated during the pandemic and need unique and targeted measures if they are to be addressed. While there are support communities and mechanisms, parents are overburdened between regular daily/professional duties and emerging educational roles, and all parties are experiencing trauma, psychological pressure and anxiety to various degrees, which necessitates a pedagogy of care, affection and empathy. In terms of educational processes, the interruption of education signifies the importance of openness in education and highlights issues that should be taken into consideration such as using alternative assessment and evaluation methods as well as concerns about surveillance, ethics, and data privacy resulting from nearly exclusive dependency on online solutions.

Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2020

Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to be... more Uncertain times require prompt reflexes to survive and this study is a collaborative reflex to
better understand uncertainty and navigate through it. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic hit hard
and interrupted many dimensions of our lives, particularly education. As a response to interruption of
education due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this study is a collaborative reaction that narrates the overall
view, reflections from the K12 and higher educational landscape, lessons learned and suggestions from
a total of 31 countries across the world with a representation of 62.7% of the whole world population. In
addition to the value of each case by country, the synthesis of this research suggests that the current
practices can be defined as emergency remote education and this practice is different from planned
practices such as distance education, online learning or other derivations. Above all, this study points
out how social injustice, inequity and the digital divide have been exacerbated during the pandemic and
need unique and targeted measures if they are to be addressed. While there are support communities
and mechanisms, parents are overburdened between regular daily/professional duties and emerging
educational roles, and all parties are experiencing trauma, psychological pressure and anxiety to various
degrees, which necessitates a pedagogy of care, affection and empathy. In terms of educational
processes, the interruption of education signifies the importance of openness in education and highlights
issues that should be taken into consideration such as using alternative assessment and evaluation
methods as well as concerns about surveillance, ethics, and data privacy resulting from nearly exclusive
dependency on online solutions.

E-Learn Magazine, 2019

Dr. Angelica (Angel) Pazurek, Ph.D. is currently a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in... more Dr. Angelica (Angel) Pazurek, Ph.D. is currently a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in learning technologies at the University of Minnesota. She teaches undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses and workshops on digital literacy, social media, online teaching and learning design, and research methodologies for learning technologies. Angel is also a researcher at the Learning Technologies Media Lab. Most recently, her work explores international initiatives in online education, equitable gender representation in educational technology fields, and the use of social media for connected learning. Angel has been teaching online classes for nearly 15 years. She has given faculty development workshops, talks and keynotes, and mentored many lecturers and Ph.D. students on how to teach online. In this interview, Angel describes her participatory and community-based approach to online education and provides insightful tips and suggestions for those who might be new to online teaching or those who are looking for new ideas.

Gender and Education, 2017

This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and m... more This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and male lead authors in six prominent, peer-reviewed journals in Educational Technology (ET) fields over the past 12 years. The aim of the inquiry was to determine if differences or trends exist in the number of articles published by each gender. Data analysis revealed notable differences in publication rates between genders, and key findings indicate that while women overall published less than half of the articles from all journals sampled, two journals with a focus on primary and secondary (P-12) educational contexts have consistently published more articles written by female lead authors than male authors. The findings of this study hold practical relevance in terms of addressing the (in)visibility of female scholars in ET fields and may be used to promote discussions and actions related to the intersections between gender, equity, and the culture of scholarly publishing.

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Gender and Education, published online in 2017 and available in print in 2019: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09540253.2017.1290219.

This study focuses on publication rates of female and male authors in six leading peerreviewed jo... more This study focuses on publication rates of female and male authors in six leading peerreviewed journals from the field of Educational Technology during from 2004 to 2013. For purposes of this paper and its conference audience, we focus on the results of one AACE journal included in this study, the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE). Data were analyzed to determine if differences exist in the rates of publishing between genders and if so, what the magnitude, significance, and implications of these differences might be. The results of this study demonstrate that although female publishing rates continue to increase over time, there remains discernible disparity in women's representation in scholarly publishing in the ET-related journals sampled in this study. We argue that it is imperative for women's contributions to the advancement of ET fields be made more visible and prominent in the future.

Learning: Design, Engagement, and Definition, 2021

This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the us... more This book chapter presents the findings of a phenomenological research study that explored the use of social media in an online college course and how it impacted learners’ experiences and feelings of engagement. Findings suggest that social media has the potential to positively impact learner engagement with instructional support and when it is elevated from merely an entertainment source to a productive source for connected learning. This includes uses for communication as well as creative expression within and beyond the class.

eLearn Magazine, 2019

This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseogl... more This interview, which is about online teaching, was conducted with Angel Pazurek by Suzan Koseoglu and Aras Bozkurt. Pazurek is a senior lecturer and graduate faculty member in learning technologies at the University of Minnesota. She teaches and works on digital literacy, social media, online teaching and learning design, and research methodologies for learning technologies. In this interview, she discusses her experiences with online teaching by drawing attention to issues such as teaching philosophy and designing for the learner experience.

Association of Educational Communication and Technology , 2019

This session shares inspiring studies of lived experiences with technologies that illustrate the ... more This session shares inspiring studies of lived experiences with technologies that illustrate the growth of phenomenology from descriptive to interpretive to postmodern. As a promising innovative research methodology, post-intentional phenomenology offers scholars a new lens for glimpsing fleeting phenomena in tech-mediated spaces. This session is intended for attendees who are interested in learning more about phenomenological research in educational communications and technologies, with a special focus on discussing post-intentional phenomenology as a philosophy and methodology.