Biography

Harriet Watkins has expertise in online learning and educational technology. With this rich tapestry of expertise, Dr. Watkins has made indelible contributions to the scholarly discourse, evident in esteemed publications, including "Creating Online Learning Experiences: A Brief Guide to Online Courses" and "Predicting Student Retention from Behavior in an Online Orientation Course." Additionally, she completed a dissertation titled "Finding the Reflective Learner Online: Developing a Richer Model of Reflecon in a Large-Scale Internet Class" in December 2016. As an adjunct lecturer at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, she teaches online asynchronous graduate courses in the P-16 Integration and Educational Technology Program. The courses she focuses on are Trend Analysis in Educational Technology (Doctoral), Student-Centered Learning (Masters), and Advanced Technologies in Education and Training (Masters). She has been named as senior editor of the Texas Digital Learning Association Journal.

Furthermore, Dr. Watkins presents at numerous conferences, including the International Forum for Women in eLearning, the Distance Learning Association Conference, the United States Distance Learning Association, and the Texas Digital Learning Association Conference, among others. She also holds memberships in several professional associations, such as the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, the Association for the Study of Higher Education, and the Online Learning Consortium. In terms of service and involvement, she has affiliations with organizations like the Texas Digital Learning Association where she is the immediate past president of the association, board member of United States Distance Learning Association, Blue Door Ministries (Blue Door Christian Academy) in Nairobi, Kenya, and member of Golden Key International Honour Society.

Moreover, Dr. Watkins has engaged in professional development activities focused on advanced leadership development in higher education, management essentials, organizational leadership, and decision-making, as well as a Leadership Miami graduate, showcasing a commitment to continuous growth and learning. Dr. Watkins is a dedicated professional with a strong focus on online learning, educational technology, and leadership in higher education, as evidenced by her extensive contributions, affiliations, and ongoing professional development efforts.