EDUCATION
- Ph.D., Learning Technologies, University of North Texas, 2023
- M.S., Library Science, University of North Texas, 2012
- Educator Certification, Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 2005
- B.S., Journalism & English, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2003
CERTIFICATIONS
- Generalist Grades (EC-4)
- Generalist Grades (4-8)
- School Librarian (EC-12)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Learning/instructional systems theories and philosophical approaches
- Application and management of technologies for various learning environments
- Computing and information cognitive science
- Instructional design
- Principles of instructional conditions and learning outcomes
- Multimedia design and implementation
- Emerging technologies for learning
- STEM education
- Professional development
- Digital literacy
PUBLICATIONS
- Reeder, E., & Ware, S. (2019, November). Faculty Preference When Creating Courses for the Online Environment. In E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 145-152). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
- Ware, S. (2018, March). Embedding librarians in the online classroom: The value of information literacy instruction. Accepted to SITE International Conference 2018.
- Ware, S. and Teel-Borders, J. (2017, June). Create, engage, and assess with Nearpod. Roundtable session presented at the Texas Association of Teacher Educators Summer Conference in Austin, TX.
PRESENTATIONS
- Ware, S. and Bynum, J. (2022, August). Jumpstart Canvas course design and tech apps. LeTourneau Workshop in Longview, TX.
- Ware, S. and Hilburn, J. (2022, July). Teaching college: Unleashing the science of Learning. LeTourneau Dual Credit Conference in Longview, TX.
- Ware, S. (2018, March). Redesigning an information literacy course: Engaging learners with technology applications. Accepted to the Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference in Washington, D.C.
- Ware, S., Steiner, R., Boudreaux, K., & Coleman, C. (2018, February). Reinventing learning for the always-on generation. Presented at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention and Exposition in Austin, TX.
- Ware, S. (2017, February). Take control: Create, engage, and assess with Nearpod. Presented at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention and Exposition in Austin, TX.
SERVICE
- Friends of the Longview Public Library Board, President
- Trinity School of Texas
- Golden Rule Evangelical Presbyterian Church