Interested in exploring online communities and identities.
I write informally to explore issues of personal and professional interest, including online pedagogy, makerspaces, social media, and digital literacy.
Published Scholarly Work
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Using the Online Capstone Experience to Support Authentic Learning
Devine, J. L.; Bourgault, K. S. and Schwartz, R. N.
TechTrends, May 2020
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Opinion Pieces
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The Challenge for Teachers to Embrace AI as a Partner
Gordon, M. & Bourgault, K. New Haven Register, March 2024
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Unpublished Written Work
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The Rising Value of Makerspaces in Education
Long form article submitted as graduate work, April 2019
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White Paper submitted as graduate work, October 2018
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Public Written Blog Posts
The Curious Professor
Blog maintained as part of my studies in Interactive Media and Communications
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OLC Insights
The blog of the Online Learning Consortium
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Designing Gamified Learning Environments
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Additional Research Interests
Current research interests include generative artificial intelligence, makerspaces, digital literacy, humanizing online learning, instructional design for the greater good, online learning communities, and building digital identities with social media.