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Dr. Sweany is a Clinical Professor of Learning Design & Technology for the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. She teaches a variety of graduate courses in the Learning Design & Technology program, including Emerging Technologies, Integrating Technology in Learning Environments, Instructional Design, and Designing for Mobile Learning. Her research interests focus on best practices for teaching and learning online and enhancing self-regulation in online learning environments. She previously served as the Associate Department Head for Graduate Academic Affairs for the Department of Educational Psychology, and currently leads the Learning Design & Technology online M.Ed. program. Dr. Sweany has been named an Exemplary Distance Educator by Texas A&M and received the Department of Educational Psychology's Outstanding Teaching Award for 2017-2018. In 2019, she received the Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement in Teaching award for the College of Education and Human Development.
Education
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Computer Science, University of North Texas
COURSES TAUGHT
EDTC608. ONLINE COURSE DESIGN
2019A
EDTC608. FOUND OF DISTANCE LRNG
2018A,2016C
EDTC613. INTEG TECH LEARN ENVIRON
2019C,2017C,2016B,2015C,2014C
EDTC631. EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
2017A,2015C,2014C
EDTC642. DESIGN FOR MOBILE LEARNING
2020C,2020A,2019A,2017C,2016A
EDTC645. INSTR APPS/COM TECH I
2015C,2014C
EDTC645. EMERGING TECH FOR LEARNING I
2020C,2019C,2018A,2016C
EDTC646. EMERGING TECH FOR LEARNING II
2020A,2018C
EDTC646. INST APPS/COMP TECH II
2016A,2015A
EDTC654. INSTRUCT DESIGN TECH
2020C,2020A,2019A,2018C,2018A
EDTC655. INSTR DESIGN II
2019C,2018C,2017A
EDTC683. PRACTICUM IN ED TECH
2016B
EDTC684. PROF INTERNSHIP
2020B,2019C,2018C,2018B,2017B
EDTC689. SPECIAL TOPICS IN
2015A
COLLEGE SERVICE
Member, CEHD Assessment Committee
Member, CEHD Distance Education Committee
Member, CEHD Distance Education Committee
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Member, TAMU Teaching and Transformational Learning Technologies Committee: LMS Selection Sub-Committee
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Sweany, N. (2020). From theory to practice: Evidence-based strategies for designing and developing engaging online courses. Syracuse Law Review, 70(1), 167-180.
Sweany, N., Finbow, E., Li, Y., & Burgner, R.L. (2020). The VIP Approach - Applying a Virtual, Interdisciplinary Partnership to Support Innovation and Authentic Learning in Distance Education. TechTrends, 64(4), 646-654. [published with student]
Sweet, K., LeBlanc, J., Stough, L., & Sweany, N. (2019). Community building and knowledge sharing by individuals with disabilities using social media. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.
Yeh, Y. C., Kwok, O. M., Chien, H. Y., Sweany, N. W., Baek, E., & McIntosh, W. (2019). How college students’ achievement goal orientations predict their expected online learning outcome: The mediation roles of self-regulated learning strategies and supportive online learning behaviors. Online Learning, 23(4), 23-41.
AWARDS
Mentoring Undergraduate and Graduate Students (MUGS) Award, EPSY, TAMU (2021)
AFS College-Level Teaching Award (2019)
Outstanding Teaching Award, EPSY(2018)
Exemplary Distance Educator by TAMU (2017)
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Associate Dept. Head of Graduate Affairs, EPSY, TAMU (2023-2024)
Associate Dept. Head of Academic Affairs, EPSY, TAMU (2020-2022)
Chair, APT Promotion & Review Committee, EPSY, TAMU (2020-2024)