Enhancing Online Learning through Faculty Support and Instructional Design
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University of Maryland, College ParkTotal Students
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Dr. Arifa Garman specializes in assisting both new and experienced faculty in online teaching by leveraging effective pedagogies, technology tools, and learning management systems. As the Executive Director of eLearning and Testing at Gulf Coast State College, she successfully transitioned the university's in-person courses to remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing timely training for faculty at all levels of online learning experience. Currently, she serves as an instructional designer at the University of Maryland’s Smith Business School, focusing on creating engaging online learning environments. Dr. Garman is a Quality Matters Certified Reviewer and Online Learning Consortium Facilitator, and she has led significant projects such as the migration from Angel LMS to Instructure Canvas. With a commitment to professional development across various modalities, her work emphasizes building strong learning communities and bridging technology with education. She is also expanding her expertise by pursuing a PMP certificate.