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
Using the Online Capstone Experience to Support Authentic Learning
Devine, J. L.; Bourgault, K. S. and Schwartz, R. N.
TechTrends, May 2020
Opinion Pieces
The Challenge for Teachers to Embrace AI as a Partner
Gordon, M. & Bourgault, K. New Haven Register, March 2024
Unpublished Written Work
The Rising Value of Makerspaces in Education
Long form article submitted as graduate work, April 2019
White Paper submitted as graduate work, October 2018
Public Written Blog Posts
The Curious Professor
Blog maintained as part of my studies in Interactive Media and Communications
OLC Insights
The blog of the Online Learning Consortium
Designing Gamified Learning Environments
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.