Mary Garrett, eLearning Coordinator
Eastern Florida State College
Subject Areas: Student Development; Technology;

Contact info:
[email protected]
321-433-7319

BIOGRAPHY
Mary Garrett is an eLearning Coordinator at Eastern Florida State College who currently works with students to become acquainted with the online learning environment in the Canvas learning management system. Mary has worked in higher education over 16 years in various departments to include admissions, advising, eLearning and adjunct faculty. She uses her knowledge of student services to empower students with information for success in the online learning environment. 

Mary believes she serves as a “gap filler” for many students who need clarity regarding online course expectations as well as guidance regarding college resources and access to those resources. She has worked with faculty to identify struggling online students through the eLearning referral system to offer intervention that may lead to improvements in academic outcomes. She has worked with staff to design webpages to enhance visibility of student services online and bring awareness to online students regarding third-party software vendor information. Mary has knowledge of Blackboard, ANGEL, and Canvas learning management systems. She has successfully created orientation online courses to equip students in the academic mechanics of being successful in the online learning environment as well as facilitated face-to-face training sessions for students.

Mary Garrett holds a Bachelor in Science degree in economics from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and a Master’s in Education degree in educational technology from American InterContinental University.


Presentation 1: MOOC your way to career success

Category: Professional Development

Length: N/A

Date Presented: April 21, 2017

Description: Presentation given at AFC Region III and Facilities Joint Commission Meeting Topic: MOOC your way to career success A MOOC is a massive open online course. MOOC's are offered in a variety of topics and career areas through the Internet by various vendors and institutions of learning. Vendors such as Coursera, edX, Udacity and others will be explored to share possibilities of how these courses could assist with career development.

Presentation 1 Materials: MOOC your wayprint.pptx


Presentation 2: Ambition and the Mandatory Orientation

Category: eLearning, Student Services, Technology

Length: 45 Minutes

Date Presented: February 22, 2017

Description: Presentation given at Instructional Technology Conference 2017 eLearning Conference Topic: Retention and the mandatory orientation This presentation will share information along with insights into how Eastern Florida State College manages a mandatory orientation for new online students. Tips on how information in the orientation is designed for student engagement to help students learn more the online learning environment.

Presentation 2 Materials: ITC presentation.pptx


Presentation 3: An Orientation to Remember

Category: eLearning, Student Services, Technology

Length: 60 Minutes

Date Presented: November 3, 2016

Description: Presentation given at 2016 AFC Annual Conference Topic: An Orientation to Remember This presentation will share information on how to design, develop, and manage an orientation course for online students.

Presentation 3 Materials: AFC 10.pdf


References:

Christine Warner, 321-433-5921, [email protected]

Jennifer Starkey, [email protected]