Research Presentation at ICELW Conference

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Trident University International Instructional Designer to Present E-
Learning Research
Dr. Smith Focuses on How Culture Shapes Faculty’s Perceptions of E-Learning
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2017 –Trident University International (Trident) today announced
that Dr. Keyonda Smith, an Instructional Designer at the University, will present at the 10th
annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace.
The conference, which will be held June 14th
-16th
, at Columbia University in New York, will
explore a broad range of topics relating to e-learning in the workplace and the use of technology
to improve job performance and student outcomes. Conference presenters will share the most
relevant and promising ideas in research and practice, in an effort to bring about excellence and
innovation in workplace e-learning.
As an invited presenter, Dr. Smith’s presentation, “Institutional Culture and Faculty Perceptions
of Online Learning in Higher Education,” will focus on how an educational institution’s culture
can shape faculty members’ perceptions of online learning, and how such institutions can best
utilize culture to foster innovation.
“As a leading 100% online university, Trident is proud to share Dr. Smith’s findings in the field
of online learning and applauds those researchers and practitioners who are working to uncover
innovative ways to make online learning even more effective for more students,” stated Dr. Heidi
Gilligan, Dean of Trident’s College of Education.
Dr. Smith earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Trident and she holds a Doctorate of
Natural Health from Trinity School of Natural Health. Additionally, Dr. Smith earned both a
Master of Arts in Education and Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Trident.
About Trident University
Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is a leading online postsecondary
university serving adult learners. Trident developed the Trident Learning Model, which employs
case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to

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