Torria Davis, PhD

Experience

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  Azusa Pacific University

  Jul 2002 - Aug 2008

  Associate Professor of Teacher Education

  Full-time faculty for the School of Education, Single Subject Teaching Credential Program

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  Northcentral University

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2012

  Mentor

  Mentored students in online courses

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  California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Adjunct Professor Teacher Education

  Mentored teacher candidates pursing the multiple subjects teaching credential

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  California Baptist University

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2020

  Mentoring faculty who create engaging and interactive online courses for the Online and Professional Studies Division. • Instructional Design Leadership- aligned a vision, mission, and resources with the priorities of the Online and Professional Studies Division- developed and designed online teaching and learning training in both blended and fully online formats for 60 fulltime faculty featuring rich multimedia and student interactions, emphasizing the alignment of learning outcomes, instructional materials, assessments, and technology tools. - Established budget for instructional technologies and negotiated vender pricing - Managed the review for courses designed in Blackboard to ensure 43 Quality Matters standards were met- Interpreted analytic data from the learning management system to determine effectiveness of course development and design efforts, effectively reducing student cognitive load by 18%.• Course Development and Design- Curriculum development for fully online and hybrid courses- Visual Design of courses in learning management system- Integration of multimedia in course design – i.e. text, audio, video, images, graphics, animation, motion comics, hypermedia, simulations, and interactive learning objects• Faculty Development- Supporting and instructing faculty as they develop interactive courses online using web 2.0 tools- Online Teaching and Learning Training based on Quality Matters StandardsSee links work samples. 1. Microsoft Word training simulation used in several courses to supplement text book project directions. Similar simulations built with Adobe Captivate were created for PowerPoint and Excel.2. APA Style Guide Tutorial - Personalized and interactive modules train students on commonly misused elements of the APA formatting. The sample only shows one of seven modules built with Articulate Storyline.3. Interactive lecture for a sociology course using VoiceThread Show less

  • Director of Technology Training/Adjunct Professor of Teacher Education and Instructional Technology

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Instructional Designer/Adjunct Professor Teacher Education and Instructional Technology

    Nov 2010 - Aug 2019
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  Riverside Community College District

  Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

  Dean of Distance Education, Interim

  ▶ LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT — As Dean of Distance Education, I manage a growing team that supports compliance and training initiatives, and distance learning programs for 3 colleges with 1700+ instructors and 60K+ students. I progressed from K-12 administration to higher-education management and earned a Ph.D. in Urban Educational Leadership. ▶ PROGRAM MANAGEMENT — Department technology integrations support 90% of instructors teaching online due to COVID-19. Oversee a team of instructional designers and accessibility specialists leading faculty development and training programs from creation to implementation, improvement, and growth.▶ TEACHING METHODS & COURSE DESIGN — Honored to be recognized as a Thought Leader in Educational Technology as a Blackboard MVP and Leadership Circle honoree for 7+ years and recipient of exemplary course awards for developing technology-rich, engaging, and pedagogically sound courses. I am also the author of Visual Designs in Online Learning. ▶ FACULTY DEVELOPMENT — My team and I build and sustain professional courses, training, and activities for teachers and staff to advance academic missions across 3 colleges. My department develops and executes training and certification programs for instructors to support goals, engage students, and optimize learning online.▶ EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES — Increasing students' learning opportunities, improving communications between teachers and students, and creating new ways to learn online are a few results we've delivered. As technologies advance, I am excited to share, guide, and influence outcomes that integrate technology and help faculty and students learn and grow. Show less

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  Skyline College

  Sept 2023 - now

  Dean of Academic Support and Learning Technologies

  Responsibilities include oversight of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, the library, tutoring, and media services.