Publications
Betts K., Reddy P., Galoyan T, Delaney B., McEachron D. L., Izzetoglu K., & Shewokis P. A. (2023). An examination of the effects of virtual reality training on spatial visualization and transfer of learning. Brain Sciences, 13(6), 890. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13060890
Galoyan, T., Kysh, L., Lulejian, A., Dickhoner, J., Sikder, A., Lee, M,. Ben-Isaac, E., & Espinoza, J. (2023) Exploring Participant Perceptions of an International Virtual Training for Healthcare Professionals. Journal of Academic Perspectives. ISSN 2328-8264
Delaney, B. (2022). Designing and Delivering Experiential Journalism Tasks in Online Environments: A Framework Grounded in Cognitive Apprenticeship Theory, Journalism Studies, https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2022.2150263
Sikder, A., Mehta, P., Galoyan, T., Parekh, E., Dickhoner, J., Yeghiazaryan, N., Harutyunyan, R., Hovhannisyan, T., Lee, T., & Espinoza, J. (2022). Using a Facebook Virtual Examination Room to Enhance ROP Training in Armenia. Clinical Ophthalmology, 16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S371360
Galoyan, T. & Songer, N. (2022). How do interdisciplinary teams co-construct instructional materials emphasizing both science and engineering practices? International Journal of Science Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2022.2075949
Galoyan, T., Kysh, L., Lulejian, A., Dickhoner, J., Sikder, A., Lee, M., Ben-Isaac, E., & Espinoza, J. (2022). Lessons learned from organizing and evaluating international virtual training for healthcare professionals. Int J Med Educ. DOI: 10.5116/ijme.6238.459f. PMID: 35367957; PMCID: PMC9017505.
Golayan, T., Barany, A., Donaldson, J. P., Ward, N., & Hammrich, P. L. (2022). Connecting science, design thinking, and computational thinking through sports. International Journal of Instruction, 15(1), 601-618. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2022.15134a
Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Delaney, B., Fourie, M. (2021). Exploring online pedagogical practices for enhancing transfer of learning in higher education. Online Learning, 25(1), 178-197. DOI:10.24059/olj.v25i4.2887
Betts, K., Delaney, B., Galoyan, T., & Lynch, B. (2021). A historical review of distance and online education from 1700s to 2021 in the United States: Instructional design and pivotal pedagogy in higher education. Journal of Online Learning Research and Practice. PDF Copy of the Article Infographic: Distance & Online Learning: Historical Timeline 1700s to 2021
Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2021). Addressing transactional distance through teaching presence strategies. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. SAGE.
Galoyan, T. & Betts, K. (2021). Integrative transfer of learning model and implications for higher education. The Journal of
Continuing Higher Education.
Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Abramian, H., Reddy, P., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (2021) Examining mental workload in a spatial navigation transfer game via functional near infrared spectroscopy. Brain Science, 11(45).
Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2020). Training and supporting of journalism faculty to teach online: A multiple case study Journalism Practice. SAGE.
Betts, K. (2020, July). Pivotal pedagogy: Teaching and learning across educational formats in an evolving future. Optentia, North-West University, p. 6
Betts, K. (2020, July). The transition to online learning. Optentia, North-West University, p. 8.
Betts, K., Miller, M., Tokuhama-Espinosa, T., Shewokis, P., Anderson, A., Borja, C., Galoyan, T., Delaney, B., Eigenauer, J., & Dekker, S. (2019, October). International report: Neuromyths and evidence-based practices in higher education. Online Learning Consortium.
Gay, G., & Betts, K. (2020). Large online courses: High touch strategies to increase student engagement, academic performance, and retention. Online Learning Journal.
Articles for Submission
Betts, K., Pratusha R., Galoyan, T., Delaney, B., McEachron, D., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (to be submitted in October 2023). An investigation into the impact of non-cognitive factors and spatial visualization on student retention and completion in a biomedical engineering undergraduate program.
Books & Chapters
Reisman, F. & Severino, L. (2021). Using creativity to address dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia: Assessment and techniques. Routledge.
Betts, K., Keiser, L., & Reisman, F. (2019). Fostering a dynamic relationship with E. Paul Torrance through creativity & neuroscience: Applications for education and industry. In F. Reisman (Eds.), KIE Torrance round table. Marking the 105thbirthday of the contemporary father of creativity: E. Paul Torrance, (pp. 24-43). KIE Conference Publications.
Reisman, F. (accepted 2019). The psychology of creativity in education. In The Encyclopedia of Educational Innovation. Section Editors Christopher Wilson, Sarah Hayes, and Petar Jandrić. Executive Editors, Michael A. Peters & Richard Heraud. Springer.
Doctoral Studies
Galoyan, T. (2019). Multidisciplinary investigation into neurocognitive basis of problem-solving transfer and implications for pedagogy: A mixed-methods study (Doctoral dissertation, Drexel University).
Murphy, J. (2020). Exploring the effects of an open access mindfulness course on online graduate student persistence, stress, and mind wandering: A mixed methods explanatory sequential study. (Doctoral dissertation, Drexel University).
Lyttle, C., & Betts, K, (Eds.). (2020). Research to practice: Urban special education leaders for tomorrow. Drexel University.