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Dr. Short's Work

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Jensen, M.*, Graham, C. R., & Short, C. R. (2024). Learning from secondary blended teaching practitioners: Selecting activities and connecting in-person and online learning. Journal of Online Learning Research, 10(3), 289-313. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/224968/

Cowley, T.*, & Short, C. R. (2024). Cask of Amontillado digital escape room. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 3(1), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v3i1.8473

Short, C. R. (2024). Digital escape room: Agency, personalized instruction, and flow theory. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 3(1), 29-45. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v3i1.8631

Short, C. R., Hilton, B.*, Hilton III, J., Wiley, D., Chaffee, R., Guilmett, J., & Darrow, J. (2024). Higher education instructors’ perceptions of open pedagogy: an exploratory study of open pedagogy definitions in practice. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 1-16. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02680513.2024.2334237

Short, C. R., & Arnesen, K. T.* (2022). Using a personalized learning choice board for blended teacher preparation. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 1(2), 36-46. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v1i2.7389

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., Holmes, T.*, Oviatt, L.*, & Bateman, H.* (2021). Preparing K-12 teachers for blended environments: A systematic mapping review of research trends, impact, and themes. TechTrends, 65(6), 993-1009. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-021-00626-4

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., & Sabey, E.* (2021). K-12 blended teaching skills and abilities: An analysis of blended teaching artifacts. Journal of Online Learning Research, 7(1), 5-33. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/217689/


Borup, J., Jensen, M., Archambault, L., Short, C. R., & Graham, C. R. (2020). Supporting students during COVID-19: Developing and leveraging Academic Communities of Engagement in a time of crisis. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 28(2), 161-169. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/216288/

Arnesen, K. T., Graham, Charles R., Short, C. R., & Archibald, D. (2019). Experiences with personalized learning in a blended teaching course for preservice teachers. Journal of Online Learning Research, 5(3), 251-274. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/210637/

Carpenter, J. P., Kimmons, R., Short, C. R., Clements, K., & Staples, M. E. (2019). Teacher identity and crossing the professional-personal divide on twitter. Teaching and Teacher Education, 81, 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2019.01.011

Arnesen, K. T., Hveem, J., Short, C. R., West, R., & Barbour, M. K. (2018): K-12 online learning journal articles: Trends from two decades of scholarship, Distance Education, DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2018.1553566

Pulham E. B., Graham, C. R., & Short C. R. (2018). Generic vs. modality-specific competencies for K-12 online and blended teaching. Journal of Online Learning Research, 4(1), 33-52. Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182168/


PEER-REVIEWED BOOK PUBLICATIONS

Short, C. R. (2024). Preparing P-12 educators for providing technology-mediated personalized instruction. In Blankenship, R. J., & Cherner, R. (Eds.), Research Highlights in Technology & Teacher Education 2024 35th Anniversary Edition, (Vol. 2, pp. 281-299). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224717/

Borup, J., Archambault, L., & Short, C. R. (2023). Maximizing your academic conference experience through networking. In  R. E. West &  H. Leary (Eds.), Becoming an LIDT professional. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/becoming_an_lidt_pro/maximizing_your_academic_conference_experience_through_networking

Borup, J., Jensen, M., Short, C. R., Arnesen, K., Archambault, L., & Graham, C. R. (2023). The blended teaching journey: Research, resources, and guidance for successfully navigating blended environments. In R. E. Ferdig, R. Hartshorne, E, Baumgartner, R. Kaplan-Rakowski, & C. Mouza (Eds.), What PreK-12 teachers should know about educational technology in 2023: A research-to-practice anthology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/222690/.

Short, C. R., Hall, J., & Neumann, K. (2023). Makerspaces. EdTechnica: The Open Encyclopedia of Educational Technology. https://edtechbooks.org/encyclopedia/makerspaces

Short, C. R., & Shemshack, A. (2023). Personalized learning. EdTechnica: The Open Encyclopedia of Educational Technology. https://edtechbooks.org/encyclopedia/personalized_learning

Short, C. R. (2022). Personalized Learning Design Framework: A theoretical framework for defining, implementing, and evaluating personalized learning. In H. Leary, S. P. Greenhalgh, K. B. Staudt Willet, & M. H. Cho (Eds.), Theories to Influence the Future of Learning Design and Technology. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/theory_comp_2021/personalized_learning_short


Borup, J., Graham, C. R., Short, C. R., & Shin, J. K.(2022). A framework for evaluating blended teaching. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (vol. 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended2/evaluating_bt

Short, C. R., Hanney, C., Jensen, M., Arnesen, K., & Graham, C. R. (2021). Competencies for guiding K-12 blended teacher preparation. In Picciano, A. G., Dziuban, C. D., & Graham, C. R. (Eds.), Blended learning: Research perspectives, vol. 3 (pp. 193-213). Routledge. DOI: 10.4324/9781003037736-17

Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Short, C. R., & Archambault, L. (2019). K-12 blended teaching: A guide to personalized learning and online integration.  Provo, UT: EdTechBooks.org. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended

BOOK PUBLICATIONS


Davies, R. S., & Short, C. R. (2024). Assessment basics: Test creation fundamentals. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/Assessment_Basics

Short, C. R. (2023). 21st Century literacies: Navigating technology in the classroom. In A. Lickteig (Ed.), Effective teaching in the secondary classroom. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/effective_teaching_in_the_secondary_classroom/21st_century_literacies

Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Jensen, M., Arnesen, K. T., & Short, C. R. (2022). K-12 blended teaching competencies. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (vol. 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended2/competencies

Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Jensen, M. A., Arnesen, K. T., & Short, C. R. (2022). K-12 blended teaching (vol. 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended2

Jensen, M.*, Short, C. R., Keaton, W., & Guo, Q.* (2022). K-12 blended teaching: Math edition. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (vol. 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_math

Guo, Q.*, Keaton, W., & Short, C. R. (2022). K-12 blended teaching: Science edition. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (vol. 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_science

WEB, INVITED, REPORTS, & OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Harrel, S., Hall, J., Short, C., Hoffman, S., Asbury, J., (2025). Empowering student voice through technology: Talking with teachers at the AECT Mini Teacher Conference. How we teach this. Emporia State University, The Teachers College. Podcast Guest Speaker. https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/howweteachthis/season-10/s10e10-teacher-panel-aect-mini-teacher-con?authuser=0

Young, A., Potter, J., Hall, J., & Short, C. (2025). Leveraging technology to transform education: Talking with administrators at the AECT Mini Teacher Conference. How we teach this. Emporia State University, The Teachers College. Podcast Guest Speaker. https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/howweteachthis/season-10/s10e9-admin-panel-aect-teacher-mini-con?authuser=0

Short, C. R. (2024). Unveiling the power of blended learning. How we teach this. Emporia State University, The Teachers College. Podcast Guest Speaker. https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/howweteachthis/season-9/s9e9-unveiling-the-power-of-blended-learning

Short, C. R. (2024). What preservice teachers need to know about blended and virtual learning. Indiana Department of Education. Guest Lecture. https://inlearninglab.com/resources/what-pre-service-teachers-need-to-know-about-blended-and-virtual-learning


Graham, C. R. & Short, C. R. (2023). Key competencies for blended and personalized learning in the K-12 classroom. Beijing Normal University. Guest Lecture.

Short, C. R. (2023). A teaching assistant for everyone! Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for instructors. Global Online Teacher Education Center Webinar from George Mason University. Invited guest lecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbnZMQY6zFM

Short, C. R. (2023). Artificial intelligence (AI) for assessment and learning.  Beijing Normal University. Invited guest lecture. https://www.cecilrshort.com/blog/ai-in-2023-a-presentation-on-teaching-and-learning


Short, C. R. (2023). Generative A.I. in education. How we teach this. Emporia State University, The Teachers College. Podcast Guest Speaker. https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/howweteachthis/season-8/s8e6-artificial-intelligence-in-education

Short, C. R. (2023). Maker-Education: Exploring learning through exploration. Beijing Normal University. Invited guest lecture. https://www.cecilrshort.com/blog/maker-education-exploring-learning-through-exploration

Short, C. R. (2023). Personalized learning as a gateway to lifelong learners. Beijing Normal University. Invited guest lecture. https://www.cecilrshort.com/blog/using-personalized-learning-to-promote-lifelong-learning

Utah Education Network Homeroom (Feb. 23, 2023). Season 5, Episode 11: Blended learning with the BYU OER team. Podcast. http://bit.ly/BYUbtOER


Borup, J., Graham, C. R., Short, C., Shin, J. K. (2022). Designing the new normal: Enable, engage, elevate, and extend student learning. EDUCAUSE Review. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2022/1/designing-the-new-normal-enable-engage-elevate-and-extend-student-learning

Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2022). Editors’ note: Welcome!. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v1i1.7265

Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2022). Issue Introduction. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 1(2), 1. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v1i2.7577

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., Borup, J., & Archambault, L. (2019, July 17). K-12 Blended Teaching: A free guidebook for teachers [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.digitallearningcollab.com/blog/2019/7/11/k-12-blended-teaching-a-free-guidebook-for-teachers

Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Archambault, L., & Short, C. R. (2019, July 16). 4 skills essential for effective blended teaching [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.blendedlearning.org/4-skills-essential-for-effective-blended-teaching/


EDITOR PUBLICATIONS

Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2024). Introduction: Games, gamification, and virtual environments. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 3(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v3i1.8755

Hancock, N., Lewis, C., & Jensen, M. (2023). K-12 blended teaching: Family and consumer sciences edition. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (vol. 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_facs

Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2023). Teaching for accessibility: Introduction. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 2(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v2i1.8009

Arnesen, K. T., & Jepperson, T. (2022). K-12 Blended teaching: English language arts edition. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (Vol 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_ela

Halverson, L. R., Stevens, M., Davis, M., Perrier, C., Borup, J., & Arnesen, K. T. (2022). K-12 blended teaching: Social science edition. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (Vol 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_socialscience

Joskow, B., Borup, J., Chambers, C. B., & Sandrowicz, N.(2022). K-12 blended teaching: Elementary education edition. In C. R. Graham, J. Borup, M. Jensen, K. T. Arnesen, & C. R. Short (Eds.), K-12 blended teaching (Vol 2): A guide to practice within the disciplines. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/k12blended_eled


Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2022). Editors’ Note: Welcome!. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v1i1.7265

Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2022). Issue Introduction. Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching, 1(2), 1. https://doi.org/10.13001/jtilt.v1i2.7577

Neumann, K., Short, C. R., Hall, J., & Alvarado-Albertorio, F. (2021). Introduction to the special issue on blended and distance learning for P-12 contexts. TechTrends, 65, 908-910. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-021-00676-8


PRESENTATIONS

Barbour, M. K., Borup, J., DeBruler, K., Azukas, M. E., Beck, D., Hodges, C., Rice, M., Rose, R., Short, C. & Siko, J. (2025). Bridging the gap between research and practice: A DLAC research agenda phase one. The Community Advancing Digital Learning. https://www.deelac.com 

Barbour, M. K., Borup, J., DeBruler, K., Rice, M. Azukas, M. E., Beck, D., Hodges, C., Rose, R., Short, C. & Siko, J. (2025, February). Have your say on the DLAC - The community advancing digital learning research agenda [Invited Presentation]. Digital Learning Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Barbour, M. K., Borup, J., DeBruler, K., Rice, M., Azukas, M. E., Beck, D., Hodges, C., Rose, R., Short, C. & Siko, J. (2025, February). DLAC - The community advancing digital learning research agenda [Invited Table Talk]. Digital Learning Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Blankenship et al. (2025). Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education (RHTTE) 35th Anniversary Edition - A symposium sharing the advancing and innovative research of emerging scholars. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 35th Annual Conference, Symposium.

Schrag, C. J.*, & Short, C. R. (2024). Using artificial intelligence and computational linguistics to transform literacy education at the secondary level. Roundtable presentation given at the 101st annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.

Shepherd, C., & Short, C. R. (2024). FREE PreK-16+ peer-reviewed, openly-licensed, technology-rich, ready-for-implementation lesson plan!? Where to look and how to share. Fee-based workshop given at the 101st annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.

Short, C. R. (2024). Do I have to grade everything? Understanding how AI can lighten the load. Spring 2024 New Teachers Conference. Emporia State University. Concurrent presentation.

Short, C. R. (2024). Human touch v. digital edge: Exploring preservice teacher perspectives on AI-assisted feedback. Concurrent presentation given at the 101st annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.

Short, C. R. (2024). Leveraging blended learning and personalized learning pedagogies to meet diverse needs. 2024 Kansas Association of Teacher Educators Online Conference. Concurrent presentation.

Short, C. R. (2024). You're not alone anymore: The rise of AI and technology to support educators. Buzz Into Teaching Conference. Emporia State University and Johnson County Community College. Keynote presentation.


Leary, H., Allman, B., Short, C. R., Wadham, R., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Building the plane mid-fight: Navigating the tumultuous skies of design-based research.Fee-based workshop given at the 100th annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.

Shepherd, C. E., & Short, C. R. (2023). Publish lesson plans and materials in a peer-reviewed journal! A working session from the Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching (JTILT). Fee-based workshop given at the 100th annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.

Short, C. R. (2023). A free teaching A(I)ssistant! Leveraging AI to make your life easier. Fall 2023 New Teachers Conference. Emporia State University. Concurrent presentation.

Short, C. R. (2023). AI and literacy: What are the implications for practice? Organization of Teacher Educators in Literacy, interest group of the International Literacy Association, 2023 Virtual Conference. Keynote Presentation.

Short, C. R. (2023). Exploring the landscape of K-12 blended teaching in a post-pandemic era. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Interactive 4th Annual Conference. Theme Conversation.
 
Short, C. R. (2023). Journal of Technology Integrated Lessons and Teaching editor keynote. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Interactive 4th Annual Conference. Keynote Presentation.
 
Short, C. R. (2023). Multiplying your efforts: How to clone yourself in the classroom. 2023 New Teachers Conference. Emporia State University.
 
Short, C. R., Arnesen, K. T.*, Borup, J., Jensen, M., & Graham, C. (2023). Creating an openly-licensed book series: Partnering with K-12 teachers for the development of OER. Concurrent presentation given at the 100th annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.
 
Short, C. R., Kimmons, R., Bozkurt, A., & Stefaniak, J. (2023). Five years of innovation and quality! Using EdTech Books in publishing and teaching. Panel presentation given at the 100th annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology international conference.
 
Short, C. R., & Shepherd, C. E. (2023). A new openly-licensed journal for peer-reviewed technology-integrated lesson plans: The Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching (JTILT). Presentation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 33rd Annual Conference.
 
Short, C. R., & Shepherd, C. (2023). From lesson plans to journal submissions: Maximizing collaboration for the Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching.  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Interactive 4th Annual Conference. Collaboration Activity.
 

Short, C. R. (2022). Preventing data from happening to students: Using the Taxonomy of Learner Agency to help learners "own" their data. Best Practices or Mentoring Moments Presentation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 3rd Annual Interactive Virtual Conference.

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Arnesen, K.*, Jensen, M. (2022). Now available! A new openly-licensed book series for K-12 blended teaching. Best Practices or Mentoring Moments Presentation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 3rd Annual Interactive Virtual Conference.


Neumann, K., Hall, J., Short, C. R., Kopcha, T. J., Lu, Y., Liao, Y., Alvarado-Albertorio, F., Bal, I. A., & Jung, J. (2022). Designing digital escape rooms: A beginner's guide for educational settings. Workshop presentation given at the 2022 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Shepherd, C. E., Short, C. R., Neumann, K. L., & Liao, Y. (2022). Diving into Published Lessons in JTILT. Special session presentation given at the 2022 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Short, C. R., Jensen, M., Arnesen, K., Borup, J., Graham, C. (2022). K-12 Blended Teaching (Vol. 2): An openly licensed guidebook featuring K-12 blended teaching practices in the disciplines.
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 33rd Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Arnesen, K. T., & Jensen, M. (2022). An open resource to guide K-12 blended learning, K-12 Blended Teaching (vol. 2): A Guide to Practice Within the Disciplines. Impact practice presentation given at the 2022 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Arnesen, K. T., Short, C. R., Jensen, M., Borup, J., Hanny, C., & Graham, C. R. (2021). Blended teaching practices in English language arts.
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 32nd Annual Conference, Presentation.

Leary, H., Allman, B., Short, C., Wadham, R., & Zhang, J. (2021). Building the plane mid-flight: Navigating the tumultuous skies of design-based research. Workshop presentation given at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Hanny, C. N., Short, C. R., Arnesen, K. T., Hansen, J., Quo, Q., & Graham, C. R. (2021). Transitioning to K-12 blended teaching: Overcoming barriers in pre-COVID practice.
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 32nd Annual Conference, Presentation.

Neumann, K., Alvarado-Albertorio, F., Hall, J., Short, C., Lu, Y., Shepherd, C., & Irvine, C. (2021). Designing digital escape rooms: A beginner's guide for educational settings. Workshop presentation given at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Neumann, K., Short, C., Alvarado-Albertorio, F., Hall, J. (2021). Blended and distance learning for P-12 contexts: A speciall issue in TechTrends. Panel presentation given at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Shepherd, C., Hall, J., Neumann, K., Short, C., Alvarado-Albertorio, F., Lu, Y., Bal, I., Kipp, K., Marcelle, P., Liao, Y. J., Ud Duha, M. S., & Buss, A. (2021). From lesson repository to online journal: Increasing technology teaching in teacher education. Panel presentation given at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Shepherd, C., & Short, C. (2021). Mastery learning in Canvas: A beginners guide to differentiation and personalization through data-based decisions. Workshop presentation given at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Short, C. R. (2021). Personalized learning design framework: A theoretical framework for defining, implementing, and evaluating personalized learning. Finalist presentation in the Research and Theory Division Theory Spotlight Competition at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Short, C., Graham, C., Arnesen, K., Hanny, C., & Jensen, M. (2021). "And now she owns it!": An analysis of 62 interviews about K-12 blended and personalized learning. Concurrent presentation given at the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference.

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., Holmes, T., Oviatt, L., & Bateman, H. (2021). Trends in K-12 blended teacher preparation research: A systematic review and analysis.
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 32nd Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Greenhalgh-Spencer, H., Hite, R., Parker, J., & Gottlieb, J. (2021). "Exactly what I think my classroom should be": Reflections from in-service P-12 educators in an online graduate program for blended and personalized learning. Best Practices or Mentoring Moments Presentation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 2nd Annual Interactive Virtual Conference.

Short, C. R., Jensen, M., Arnesen, K., Borup, J., Graham, C.R., Tuiloma, S., Keaton, W., Guo, Q., Chambers, C., Joskow, B., & Sandrowicz, N. (2021). The future of online learning after pandemic teaching: An exploration of blending online and in-person learning following emergency remote teaching. Birds of a Feather Presentation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 2nd Annual Interactive Virtual Conference.


Arnesen, K., Short, C. R., Hanney, C., Jensen, M., Borup, J., & Graham, C. (2020). Using blended teaching to overcome common problems of practice across K-12 contexts: Exploring K-12 teachers' experiences with blended teaching. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 1st SITE Interactive Conference, Presentation.

Arnesen, K., Short, C., Hanney, C., Jensen, M., & Graham, C. (2020). Competencies and Practices for Guiding K-12 Blended Teacher Preparation. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 1st SITE Interactive Conference, Presentation.

Hilton, B., Short, C., & Hilton III, J. (2020). Faculty perceptions of open pedagogy for diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the classroom. Workshop presentation given at the 2020 Open Education Conference.

Leary, H.,
Short, C., Wadham, R., & Zhang, J. (2020). Building the plane mid-flight: Navigating the tumultuous skies of design-based research. Workshop presentation given at the 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT).


Neumann, K., Russo T., Shepherd, C., Lu, Y., Sorenson, C., Hall, J., & Short, C. (2020). Designing digital escape rooms: A beginner’s guide for educational settings. Workshop presentation given at the 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT).

Short, C., Graham, C. R., & Sabey, E. (2020). Uncovering important blended pedagogies within K-12 blended classrooms. Presentation given at the 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT).

Short, C. R., & Sabey, E. (2020). Best practices in blended practice: A thematic analysis of blended teaching artifacts. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 31st Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Arnesen, K., Graham, C. R., & Archibald, D. (2020). Experiences and perspectives of personalization as a blended teaching pedagogy from preservice teachers in a K-12 blended teaching course. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 31st Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Archibald, D., & Bateman, H. (2019). K-12 Blended Teaching: A Guide to Personalized Learning and Online Integration: An open educational resource. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2019, Presentation.

Short, C. R., & Graham, C. R. (2019). Preparation for K-12 blended teaching: A competency-based approach. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2019, Presentation.

Short, C. R., & Graham, C. R. (2019). K-12 blended teaching badges: Findings from a thematic analysis of blended teaching artifacts. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2019, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., & Archibald, D. (2019). Findings from the design and research of K-12 Blended Teaching: A Guide to Personalized Learning and Online Integration. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2019, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Graham, C. R., & Bateman, H. (2019). A case analysis of institutions providing undergraduate coursework for K-12 online and blended teaching. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2019, Presentation.

Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Short, C., & Larsen, R. (2019). K-12 blended teaching readiness: Instrument development. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 30th Annual Conference, Presentation.

Pulham, E., Short, C. R., & Jolly, J. (2019). University level coursework for online/blended teaching competencies. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 30th Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., & Graham, C. R. (2019). Preparing K-12 teachers for blended teaching: A competency-based approach. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 30th Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Archibald, D., & Graham, C. R. (2019). Competency-based K-12 blended teaching badges/micro-credentials. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 30th Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Archibald, D., Graham, C. R., Borup, J., & Archambault, L. (2019). Developing a guide to K-12 blended teaching. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 30th Annual Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Archibald, D., Bateman, H., Graham, C. R., & Kimmons, R. (2019). K-12 blended teaching: A guide to personalized learning and online integration: An open educational resource. McKay School of Education Poster Contest 2019, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Archibald, D., Bateman, H., Graham, C. R., & Kimmons, R. (2019). K-12 blended teaching: A guide to personalized learning and online integration: An open educational resource. Learning, Instruction, & Technology Graduate Student Conference 2019, Presentation.

Arnesen, K. T., Hveem, J., Short, C. R., West, R., & Barbour, M. (2018). K-12 online learning: Trends form two decades of scholarship. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2018, Presentation.

Arnesen, K. T., Hveem, J., Short, C. R., West, R., & Barbour, M. (2018). K-12 online learning: Trends form two decades of scholarship. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 29th Annual Conference, Presentation.

Harding, T., Harker, Z., Kimmons, R., Stamples M. E., Clements K., & Short, C. R. (2018). Speaking out on Twitter: Understanding teachers' expressed sociopolitical sentiments to improve policymaking. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2018, Presentation.

Pulham, E., Short, C. R., & Graham, C. R. (2018). Comparing competencies for teaching in online, blended, and technology integrated contexts. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 29th Annual Conference, Presentation.


Short, C. R. (2018). One-on-one online tutoring: Why it works. VIPKID. Journey: Forge your path, Official VIPKID Salt Lake City Regional Conference, Presentation.

Short, C. R., Clements, K., Staples, M. E., Kimmons, R., Harding, T., & Harker, Z. (2018). Where personal meets professional: Analyzing teacher expression and sharing on Twitter from a massive dataset. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention (AECT) 2018, Presentation.

Short, C. R. (2016). The new face of literacy. Write to Learn, Missouri Assembly of Teachers of English, Conference, Presentation.


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Emporia State University - Assistant Professor
Courses Taught:
ED 334 Classroom Management
ED 334 Classroom Management (Honors)
ED 340 Using Assessment and Data in the Secondary Classroom (Online)
ED 340 Using Assessment and Data in the Secondary Classroom (Online-6 week ver.)
ED 340 Using Assessment and Data in the Secondary Classroom (In-Person)
ED 525 Technology for Educators
ED 540 Using Assessment and Data in the Secondary Classroom (Online)
ED 820 Curriculum Leadership: Models and Strategies (Accelerated Online)
ED 880 Contemporary Teaching & Learning Strategies (Accelerated Online)
McNair Project Faculty Mentor (Spring/Summer 2024)
Undergraduate Honors Project Advisor (Spring 2023)
Phase I Observer/Evaluator
Current

Texas Tech University - Assistant Professor of Practice
Courses Taught:
EDPL 5390 Foundations of Blended and Personalized Learning
EDPL 5391 Student Agency in Personalized Learning
EDPL 5393 Demonstration of Advanced Models of Personalized Learning
EDCI 5306 Seminar for PL Prep at Sam Houston Elementary
EDCI 6306 Advanced Seminar: Research in Online and Blended Learning
2021 - 2022

Brigham Young University - Instructor of Record & Course Designer
Courses Taught:
IP&T 371 K-12 Technology Integration I
IP&T 372 K-12 Technology Integration II
IP&T 373 Teaching K-12 Online and Blended Learning
2017 - 2021
Courses Co-Taught/Teaching Assistant:
IP&T 420 Learning Theories for Design
IP&T 538 Teaching in Online and Blended Learning Environments
2020 - 2021
Guest Lecturer:
El Ed 333 Teaching Literacy in Grades K-2
Fall 2018
Recognition:
2017 - 2018 IP&T Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award

Raymore-Peculiar School District - High School English Instructor
Courses Taught:
English Language Arts I, II, III, and IV
English Language Arts IV (class within a class)
Advanced English Language Arts I, and II
ENGL 110 Composition I (via University of Missouri Kansas City)
ENGL 214 Introduction to Fiction (via University of Missouri Kansas City)
2012 - 2016
Recognition:
2014 - 2015 Teacher of the Year Nominee

University of Central Missouri - Instructor of Record
Courses Taught:
ENGL 1020 Composition I
2010 - 2012

SERVICE
LOCAL-LEVEL
Emporia State University
Committee on Initial Programs, The Teachers College,
     Fall 2024 - Present
Search Committee: Learning Designer
     Spring 2024; One Successful Search, One Failed Search
     Summer 2024; Successful Search
Search Committee: Secondary Education, Tenure Track Faculty
     Spring 2024; Successful Search
Secondary Education Admissions Committee
     Chair, Fall 2023 - Present
     Spring 2023
Secondary Education Appeals Committee
     Chair, Summer 2023 - Present
     Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Secondary Education Orientation Leader
     Spring 2023 - Present
School Leadership/Middle and Secondary Teacher Education -
  Undergraduate Scholarship Committee
     Fall 2022 - Present
Director of Secondary Education
     Summer 2023 - Present
Dean's Advisory Council
     Fall 2023 - Present
Council for Teacher Education
     Chair, Fall 2023 - Present
     Council for Secondary Education, Fall 2023 - Present
Academic Leadership Council
     Fall 2023 - Present
Four-Week Student Teaching Options Committee
     Fall 2023 - Present
Phase I Curriculum Crosswalk Coordinator
    2024 - Present
OER Tenure and Promotion Ad Hoc Committee
    2024 - Present
University OER Committee
    2024 - Present
Buzz Into Teaching - Recruitment Presenter
    Spring 2024
Learning Designer Search Committee
     Spring 2024
May Masse Workshop Committee
     2022-2023
Dean's Travel Fund (and Revisions) Committee
     2022-2023
Spirit of Excellence Ceremony - Secondary Education Representative
     Spring 2023
The Teachers College Honors Banquet - Secondary Education Representative
     Spring 2023
ESU Commencement - Faculty Marshall
     Spring 2023
IDT Masters Project Client
     Spring 2023
Dir. of Office of Field Placement and Licensure, Search Committee Equal Opportunity Officer
     Summer 2023
Epic Theatre Ensemble Research Participant - ESU Representative
     Summer 2023
Search Committee for Secondary Education Professor
     Fall 2023
The Teachers College, AI Professional Development
     Fall 2023
Host Class for Visiting Danish Students
     Fall 2023
Graduate Program Recruitment Meeting for Phase I Students
     Fall 2023
Reading Specialist Research - Provided 40 Participants
     Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 
Black & Gold Recruitment Events
     April, March, September, October; 2024
     April, September, October (x2), and November; 2023
     September and October, 2022

Emporia High School
     Teaching Pathway Advisory Board, Fall 2022 - Present
     Career Fair - Materials Prepared, Fall 2023
     Host Class for CTE Students, Fall 2023
     USD 253 Recruitment Dinner, ESU Secondary Education Representative, Fall 2022

Kansas Core Outcomes Group
Co-Chair of Technology for Teachers, 2023 - Present

Kansas Board of Reagents
OER Roundtable Panelist, Spring 2024

Instructional Psychology and Technology Student Organization
President, 2019-2020
President Elect, 2018-2019


Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Emporia Ward, Sunday School President, 2022-Present
Emporia Ward, Youth Guest Speaker,
     "Introduction to Teaching and Instructional Design," January 2023
Emporia Ward, Sunday School Teacher, 2022
Provo Married Student 16th Ward, Sunday School President, 2019-2021
Provo Married Student 16th Ward, Sunday School Teacher, 2018-2019
Lee's Summit 2nd Ward, Ward Missionary, 2015-2017

INTERNATIONAL-LEVEL
Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Teacher Education Division
Past President, 2027 - 2028
President, 2026 - 2027
President Elect, 2025 - 2026
Vice President of Communications, 2019 - 2025
Proposal Reviewer, 2019 - Present
Lesson Design Competition
     Partnership with AECT, TED, and Cricut - Creator of Competition/Partnership, 2023
AECT Lesson Plan Design Competition for JTILT, 2023
Tech Trends Special Issue Co-Editor, 2021

Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Center of Excellence for Publishing, Selection Committee, 2023
Communications Committee, 2023
Higher Logic Admin, 2023
Higher Logic Communications and Microsites Special Task Force, 2022-2023

Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching
Co-Editor in Chief, 2022-2025


Murdoch University (Perth, Western Australia)
Masters Thesis Reviewer, Fall 2023

Journal of Feminist Scholarship
Reviewer, 2024-Present

EdTechnica: Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
Reviewer, 2023-Present

Online Learning Journal
Reviewer, 2022-Present


Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
Proposal Reviewer for SITE and SITE Interactive, 2020-2024
SITE Interactive Conference Planner, 2023
Co-Chair of the K-12 Online Learning Special Interest Group, 2020-2022
Co-Chair of The Big Picture: Educational Technology Policy, Ethics, and Big Data, SITE Interactive , 2022
SITE Interactive Planning Committee, 2022
Chair of The Future of Online Learning and Teacher Education, SITE Interactive , 2021
SITE Interactive Planning Committee, 2021
Planning Committee, First SITE Interactive Conference, 2020

Division of Distance Learning, AECT
Proposal Reviewer, 2019

Graduate Student Assembly Newsletter Committee, AECT
Member Accomplishments Section Author & Hype Video Actor, 2019
"Shoutouts! GSA Member Accomplishments," April, 2019

NATIONAL-LEVEL
United States Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences
Consultant, 2024


FUNDING
$1,300 - Katherine K. White Faculty Incentive Grant "Using Artificial Intelligence and Computational
     Thinking to Transform Literacy Education at the Secondary Level" - (2025)
$5,000 - Principal Author of Assessment Basics - OER CRAIG (2024-2025)
$2,500 - Principal Editor/Author of Effective Teaching in the Secondary Classroom - OER CRAIG (2023-2024)
$250 - Presenter - Faculty Research and Creative Activities (2023-2024)
$200 from AECT/TED - Award Coordinator - JTILT, TED AECT Competition (2023)
$1,300 in prizes and materials - Award Coordinator - Cricut, TED AECT Competition (2023)
$500 - Faculty Mentor - Honors College Faculty-Student Mentored Project (Spring 2023)
$434.80 - Conference Presenter - Faculty Research and Creative Activities (2022-2023)
$200 - Conference Presenter -  Dean's Discretionary Fund for Travel (2022-2023)
$140,000 - Co-Investigator - Texas Education Agency, Virtual & Hybrid Program Accelerator (2021-2022)
$40,000 over 2 years - Proposal Co-Author/Project Manager - Brigham Young University Internal Research 
        Grant (2020-2022)
$1,000 - Principal Investigator - The Learning Accelerator Measurement Fellowship (2019)


AWARDS & RECOGNITION

K-12 Online Learning Promising Scholar Award (Mentor/Co-Author of Award Winner Michelle Jensen)
"
Learning from secondary blended teaching practitioners: Selecting activities and connecting in-person and online learning"
Journal of Online Learning Research, 2024

Scholarly Advancement of Teacher Education and Educational Technology Award
Teacher Education Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology
2024

ATE-K Dissertation Award
"Preparing K-12 Teachers for Blended Teaching: An Exploration of Existing Research, Important Practices, and Teacher Experiences"
Kansas Association of Teacher Educators (ATE-K), 2023

EDUCAUSE Review Top 10 Articles of the Year
"Designing the New Normal: Enable, Engage, Elevate, and Extend Student Learning"
#8 Ranked Article of 2022, Link

Best Proposal Award
"An open resource to guide K-12 blended learning, K-12 Blended Teaching (vol. 2): A Guide to Practice Within the Disciplines"
Teacher Education Division, AECT, 2022

Presidential Special Service Award
Higher Logic Communications Task Force
AECT, 2022

Open Access Award for Open Education
Texas Tech University, TTU Libraries, 2021

K-12 Online Learning Promising Scholar Award
"K-12 Blended Teaching Skills and Abilities: An Analysis of Blended Teaching Artifacts"
Journal of Online Learning Research, 2021

Outstanding Student Researcher Award
Brigham Young University, IP&T Department, 2021

Smaldino and Herring Teacher Leadership Award
Teacher Education Division, AECT, 2020

Outstanding Design Project Award Nominee
Brigham Young University, IP&T Department, 2019

The Learning Accelerator
Independent Research Measurement Fellow
Research Project: Analyzing Teacher Vignettes and Blended Teaching Artifacts
2019

Olin J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Brigham Young University, IP&T Department, 2018

Outstanding Teaching Award
Brigham Young University, IP&T Department, 2018

Chapter President
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, University of Central Missouri, 2011

Outstanding Member
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, University of Central Missouri, 2011

Chapter President
Epsilon Gamma Chapter
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Men's American Music Fraternity, 2009

Chapter Secretary
Epsilon Gamma Chapter
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Men's American Music Fraternity, 2008

Probationary Class President
Epsilon Gamma Chapter
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Men's American Music Fraternity, Fall 2007

EDUCATION

Brigham Young University
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD - Instructional Psychology and Technology
Dissertation: "Preparing K-12 Teachers for Blended Teaching: An Exploration of Peer-Reviewed Research, Important Practices, and Teacher Experiences"
2017 - 2021

Full Sail University
Master of Science, MS - Instructional Design and Technology
2016 - 2017 (Left program to attend BYU)

University of Central Missouri
Master of Arts, MA - English
Thesis: “Extending Literacy Education Beyond the Written and Spoken Word in Missouri’s English Language Arts Classroom”
2010-2012

University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Education, BSE - High School English
Thesis: "Grammar Pedagogy in the 21st Century Classroom”
2006-2010

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Virtual Conference Consultant
Utah Swimposium
2021

Contracted Evaluator
Open Education Group
University Systems of New Hampshire, Open Education Initiative - Evaluator
2019

Design Lead
Instructional Psychology & Technology
Brigham Young University
K-12 Blended Teaching: A Guide to Personalized Learning and Online Integration
2018 - 2019

Design Intern
Cricut
Summer-Winter 2017

Instructional Design Consultant
University of Central Missouri - English Department
Decorum Textbook
2016 - 2017


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