Presentations
To date, I have presented over a 100 conference papers and delivered invited lectures throughout the world
Select Presentations (*denotes graduate student)
2023
Mack, E.*, Poth, C., Georgiou, G., & Kierstead, M. (2023). Leveraging mixed methods educational research teams in a school literacy study of Covid 19 impacts. Paper presentation at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Il.
Cain, L., Poth, C., Aquilina, A.* (2023). The case for reflexivity as an impactful mixed methods research training experience. Paper presentation at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Il.
Shannon-Baker, P., & Poth, C. (2023). Leveraging design possibilities of qualitatively oriented mixed methods in educational research. Paper presentation at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Il.
2022
Poth, C. (2022, November). Crossover analysis as an integration strategy. Special Lecture, University of Michigan’s Mixed Methods Program, online.
Poth, C. (2022, September). How and why are the societal possibilities for mixed methods research limitless? Keynote presented at 2022 Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba, online.
2021
Bullock, E.P. & Poth. C. (2021, October). Practice guidance for mixed methods complexity-informed research. Paper Presented at the Conference on Complex Systems, online.
Poth, C. (2021, April). Why complexity-informed mixed methods practices in our educational research? Invited Talk for the Complexity SIG at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, online.
Gokiert, R.J., de Vos, P., Jun, S., Poth, C., Searle, M., Kingsley, B., Tremblay, M. et al. (April, 2021). Building Evaluation Capacity in the Early Childhood Field to Enhance System Effectiveness. American Educational Research Association. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, online.
Poth, C. (2021, April). Rigor and credibility in evaluation, Presentation to the Evaluation and Assessment Network, Government of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
2020
Pegg, J., Poth, C., & Ricioppo, S.* (2020, February). What’s so complex about university - science museum collaborations? Understanding key influences on developing partnerships. Invited Public Talk for the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, Edmonton, AB.
2019
Poth, C., Elder, A.*, Ge, J.*, Aquilina, A.*, & Searle, M. (2019, November). Assessing the impact and learner experience of a competency-based approach to evaluation education: A case study of a Canadian graduate course. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Poth, C., & Miller-Young, J. (2019, October). Bridging Borders through program evaluation: practical and engaging practices for centre reviews, International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Atlanta, GA.
Poth, C. (2019, September). Embracing complexity through integrative thinking with mixed methods research. Invited Keynote at the Mixed Methods International Research Association Asia Regional Conference, Hamamatsu, Japan
2018
Pegg, J., Ricippo, S.*, Poth, C., & Carlson, E.* (2018, May) Engaging the public with research: Lessons learned from the development of a science museum-educational researcher partnership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Regina, SK.
Searle, M., Poth, C., Chalas, A.*, & Shulha, L. (2018, May) What would Stakeholders say if you asked? Stakeholder experiences with collaborative approaches to evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Calgary, AB.
2017
Pei, J., Poth, C., Tremblay, M.*, El Hassar, B.,* & and Ricioppo, S.* (2017, November) Enhancing use during a systems evaluation through a stakeholder-centred tool development process. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Washington, DC.
Poth, C. (2017, August). Realizing creative mixed methods research through trial and adaptations. Keynote presented at the Mixed Methods International Research Association regional conference, Pretoria, South Africa.
Searle, M., Poth, C., Greene, J., & Shulha, L. (2017, May). Cycles of learning: Considering the process and product of the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation special issue Exploring past and future directions to promote evaluation use: Research from a symposium to honour Dr. Lyn Shulha. Paper Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Vancouver, BC
Poth, C. (2017, April). A mixed methods investigation of influences to and impacts of participation in formative assessments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
2016
El Hassar, B.*, Poth, C., Gokiert, R. (2016, October). Measuring evaluation capacity building: What do pilot instrument results tell us about the multi-method design process. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Society, Atlanta, GA.
Poth, C., & Pei, J. (2016, August). Six habits of mixed methods researchers and evaluators enabling social change through complex educational interventions. Paper presented at the Mixed Methods International Research Association global conference, Durham, UK.
Krupa, E., Tremblay, M.*, Kingsley, B., El Hassar, B.*, Poth, C., Springett, J., Gokiert, R. (2016, June). Building a network to advance evaluation in early childhood development., Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, St. John’s, NL.
2015
Poth, C., Yapp, A.*, Sulla, E.*, & Daniels, L. (2015, November). Using an embedded mixed methods research design for illuminating developmental evaluation as a mechanism for interactive cycles of awareness, action, and advocacy within instructional decision-making, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Chicago, IL.
Poth, C., Yapp, A.*, & Sulla, E.* (2015, June). Towards data informed instructional decision making. Paper presented at the Mixed Methods International Research Association regional conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Woodman, K., Krupa, E., Poth, C., & Hanson, T. (2015, May). Evolving developmental evaluation: Challenges and solutions from 4 perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Montreal, QC.
2014
Pei, J., & Poth, C. (2014, July). Adolescents with FASD – Getting to Graduation: Inclusive Education in Action. Presentation at 4th International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Europe Congress, Vienna, Austria.
Yapp, A.*, Sulla, E*., & Poth, C. (2014, November). Maintaining relevance in a post-secondary educational assessment course through developmental evaluation use, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Denver, CO.
Poth, C., McCallum, K.*, & Atkinson, E.* (2014, June). Towards Enhanced Online Teacher Professionalism: A mixed methods examination of pre-service teachers’ perspectives, Mixed Methods International Research Association, Boston, MA
Hayes, S.*, Pei, J., Poth, C. & Radil, A.* (2014, March). The professionals without parachutes training initiative. Paper presented at 47th Annual Gatlinburg Conference, Chicago, IL.
Hayes, S.*, Pei, J., Poth, C. & Radil, A.* (2014, February). Professionals without parachutes: An innovative approach to supporting students with FASD in the classroom Paper presented at the National Association for School Psychologists, Washington, D.C.
2013
McCallum, K.*, & Poth, C. (2013, June). Towards enhanced online teacher professionalism: A mixed methods examination of pre-service teachers’ behaviours and attitudes. Paper presented at the Advances in Qualitative Methods, Edmonton, AB.
Poth, C., Lamarche, M., Chisamore, C., & Yapp, A.* (2013, June). Towards a Canadian definition of evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Toronto, ON.
Poth, C., McCallum, K.*, & Tang, W.* (June, 2013). Guiding online teacher professionalism: An examination of pre-service teachers’ perceptions and attitudes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Victoria, BC.
Hall, M.*, Poth, C., Manns, T., & Beaupre, L. (2013, May). Contributors to the decision to supervise a physiotherapy student: Results from a national survey, Canadian Physiotherapy Association's annual Congress, Montreal, QC
2012
Pei, J., Poth, C., & Hayes, S*. (2012, October). Toward enhanced teacher preparation for meeting the needs of students with FASD: A comparison of two professional learning approaches in Alberta, Canada, Paper presented at the 2nd European Conference on FASD, Barcelona, Spain.
Gould, L.*, Pei, J., Poth, C., Job, J.* (2012, September). Shaping the future of FASD policy, practice, and research in Alberta. Paper presented at the FASDlive 2012 Conference, Saskatoon, SK.
Luganga, U.*, Leighton, L., & Poth, C. (2012, June). Beyond conceptual boundaries: Using student feedback to enhance teaching and learning in higher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Montreal, QC.
Reidel, A.*, Poth, C., & Luhanga, U. *(2012, May). A mixed methods design exploring underlying reasons for student assessment preferences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Waterloo, ON.
Poth, C. (2012, May). Assessing the Impact of a Team Instructional Approach: A Mixed Methods Study of Effective Large Class Learning Environments. Paper presented at the 8th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
2011
Poth, C., Pinto, D.*, & Howery, H.* (2011, November). Examining critical episodes of a developmental evaluation: Unpacking the progressions involved in relationship building and capacity development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Anaheim, CA.
Ross, S., Donoff, M., Humphries, P., Poth, C., Papile, C.*, Stasiuk, S., Georgis, R.* (2011, November). Rigour in medical education research: A case study of The Ottawa consensus statement on research in assessment. Paper presented at the North American Primary Care Research Group, Banff, AB.
Poth, C. (2011, June). Rethinking how we teach graduate-level methods courses: A progressive framework for mixed methods education. Paper presented at the 7th annual Mixed Methods conference, Leeds, UK.
Howery, K.*, Poth, C., & Pinto, D.* (2011, May). Developmental Evaluation: The Role of a Sherpa within Organizations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Edmonton, AB.
Poth, C., Ross, S., Papile, C.*, & Georgis, R.* (April, 2011). Assessing competency in medical education: Using evidenced-based decision making during development and piloting of an innovative program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Poth, C., Riedel, A.*, & Luth, B. (2011, March). Undergraduate experiences and attitudes related to assessment: The Canadian context. Paper presented at the Global Learn Asia Pacific annual meeting on Learning and Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
2010
Poth, C., Ross. S., Georgis, R.*, Donoff, M., Humphries. P. Steiner, I. (2010, November). Enhancing evaluation quality and use for dynamic organizations: Lessons learned from a developmental evaluation of a competency-based medical education innovation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, San Antonio, TX.
Ross, S., Poth C., Georgis, R.*, Donoff, M., Humphries, P., & Steiner, I. (2010, September). The development and implementation of a competency-based assessment system: Systematic documentation and analysis of the process as an integral part of program design. Presented at the Association for Medical Education in Europe, Glasgow, UK.
Poth, C., Pei, J., Rasmussen, C., & Henneveld, D. (2010, July). Validity in embedded mixed methods designs: Implications for practice. Paper presented at the 6th Mixed Methods International Conference, Baltimore, MN.
Poth, C., Janwadkar, S.*, & Georgis, R.* (2010, May). Preparing teachers to support and measure learning: A western Canadian comparison of initial teacher education. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Montreal, QC.
Turner, S. R.*, Poth, C., & White J. (2010, May). Attitudes of medical students and residents towards non-traditional competencies in medical education (CanMEDS). Presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Montreal, QC.
Lejeune, L.*, & Poth, C. (2010, May). Out with the old, in with the new: Responding to primary stakeholder turnover during the course of an evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Victoria, BC.
2009
Chow, W., Georgis, R.*, Poth, C., & Gokiert, R. (2009, November). Community-based evaluation within a Canadian cross-cultural context. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Society, Orlando, FL.
Ross, S., Humphries, P., Donoff, M., Poth, C., & Steiner, I. (2009, September). Perceived benefits and barriers to competency-based assessment: Lived experiences from those on the front line. Association for Medical Education Europe, Malaga, Spain.
Poth, C., Broers, T., Medves, J., Paterson, M., Schroder, C., & Verma, S. (2009, June). Enhancing use for organizations using a developmental evaluation approach: Perspectives from the evaluator and the organizational members. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Ottawa, ON.
Poth, C., & Ross, S. (2009, May). Meta-analysis, systematic review, or scoping review? Comparing methodologies in educational research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Ottawa, ON.
2008
Poth, C. (2008, November). An accountability evaluation supportive of stakeholder learning: Examining participatory evaluator behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Denver, CO.
Poth, C. (2008, October). Modifying the traditional case study: The complexity science influence. Paper presented at the 9th Advances in Qualitative Methods Conference, Banff, AB.
Searle, M., McEwen, L., Saab, H., Deluca, C., & Poth, C. (2008, May). The integration of evaluation frameworks into educational research. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Vancouver, BC.
2007
Poth, C. (2007, November). Supporting the conditions for organizational development: A case study examining the role of the evaluator. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Baltimore, MD.
Chin, P., Poth, C., Hutchinson, N.L., & Munby, H. (2007, May). What science needs to be taught to ensure a well-educated workforce for the new economy? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Saskatoon, SK.
Chin, P., DeLuca, C., Poth, C., Astrom, I., Hutchinson, N., Munby, H. (2007, May). Enabling youth to advocate for workplace safety. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Saskatoon, SK.
2006
Poth, C. (2006, May). The use of photofolios to understand facilitation and limitations of program implementation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Toronto, ON.
Poth, C. (2006, May). Student and school indices in Ontario data sets and impact on grade 6 achievement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Toronto, ON.
Hutchinson, N. L., Poth, C., Munby, H., Chin, P., deLugt, J., & Berg, D. (2006, April). “They want to come to school”: Workplace learning programs for at risk and students with disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
2005
Poth, C., & Shulha, L (2005, November). The design, use and influence of photofolios in evaluating program implementation. Paper presented at the Canadian Evaluation Association and American Evaluation Association conference, Toronto, ON.
Shulha, L. & Poth, C. (2005, June). Redefining what it means to care in early childhood education. Paper presented at the Plan-it Quality National Conference: Environments in Early Learning and Child Care Linking Research, Policy and Practice. Regina, SK.
Poth, C., & Shulha, L. (2005, May). Increasing dependability and credibility in observational methods research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, London, ON.