"[You are a] positive and great instructor. :) I think that you are covering the content thoroughly enough for us to be able to understand what is needed."
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"It has been one of best experiences to date at the University with an online course and you have been a very engaging instructor, with prompt replies."
"I like the fact that you explain in detail our assignments before letting us try it on our own, as well as walk around for us to be able to ask questions thought out our mini tasks and assignment. I also like how fast you reply to our emails when out of class."
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"Thank you for these updates Mavis! This is the most organized online class I’ve ever been a part of!"
"Keeping in constant communication through Blackboard. I wish all the teachers were like you. You are very helpful, and you go out of your way to make things understandable and easier for us, which we all truly do appreciate."
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"I think my instructor does an amazing job teaching the class and explaining what she expects of the students. Everything is easy to find on our Blackboard. I also find it really helpful that she answers her emails quickly and efficiently."
Athabasca University, 2024
Athabasca University, 2016 | Final Capstone Project
University of Victoria, 2006
Teaching both face-to-face and online classes ranging from 40 to 60 students.
Receiving a score of 4.8 out 5 on Student Evaluation of Teaching.
Instructor, MacEwan University, 2019-present
Instructor, MacEwan University, Fall 2018
Leading Change in Teaching and Learning for a Digital World, 2022, Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University
Facilitator Development Workshop, 2022, Instructional Skills Workshop Network
Certified Training & Development Professional, 2022, The Institute for Performance and Leaning
Indigenous Canada, 2020, Coursera & University of Alberta
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE), 2020, Government of Canada
Instructional Skills Workshop, 2018, Instructional Skills Workshop Network, 2018
2025 - present, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
2007 - 2025, MacEwan University
As an Educational Technologist at MacEwan University since 2007, I've led transformative initiatives in digital learning environments. Guiding the development of long-range faculty development roadmaps and overseeing resource delivery, I've ensured seamless alignment with institutional goals, resulting in widespread faculty adoption and enhanced educational vision.
2006 - 2007, University of Alberta
2005, University of Saskatchewan
2002-2006, University of Victoria
Leung, M., Goes, F. dos S. N. de, Hes, & Hesemeier, S. (in press). Exploring the impact of customized academic technology resources on first-year university students’ digital competency: Preliminary results. Pedagogical Inquiry and Practice.
Chika-James, T.A., Oyet, M.C., & Leung, M. (2022). Learning in Crisis: Analysing a University-wide Transition to Microlearning Using Infographics. In: Jamil, M.G., Morley, D.A. (eds) Agile Learning Environments amid Disruption. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92979-4_25
Azulai, A., Tong, H., Saleh, N., Vihos, J., Brown, E., Pawlik, B., Zhang, C., Leung, M., & Feist, L. (2024). A Web-Based Training Module in Geriatric Depression for Future Health and Allied Health Professionals. The International Journal of Health, Wellness, and Society ,14 (2), 75-97. https://doi:10.18848/2156-8960/CGP/v14i02/75-97.
The School of Business Research Funding (Dr. Theresa Chika-James, $7851)
MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, 2020
Chancellor's Speaker Series Steering Committee, Member, MacEwan University, 2025
Academic Integrity & Artificial Intelligence Working Group, Member, MacEwan University, 2022-present
Digital Learning Environment Operations Committee, Member, MacEwan University, 2022-2023
Digital Learning Environment Faculty Champions, Chair, MacEwan University, 2021-present
The transition to a new digital learning environment provides MacEwan with an exciting opportunity to rethink our learning environment and incorporate a vision that puts students at the centre. The Faculty Champions Working Group engages with the MacEwan academic community to support the transition from Blackboard to MacEwan’s new digital learning environment, paskwâwi-mostos mêskanâs through various stages from functional requirements identification to needs assessment for faculty training.
Information Technology Management Committee, Member, MacEwan University, 2020-2023
The purpose of the ITM Committee is to focus on policy, strategic projects, enhancements, and operational support issues for a wide variety of University systems and data repositories. The ITM Committee also provides direction on the services and performance of the IT department function to ensure that the administrative and academic technology requirements are supported.
Interdisciplinary Dialogue Project, Member, MacEwan University, 2020-present
Since 2017, the Interdisciplinary Dialogue has created a unique platform for engaging the university in meaningful conversation on topics of local and global significance. It presents an annual opportunity for faculty, students, staff and others to explore a given topic through different disciplinary perspectives.
Non-Academic eLearning User Group, Chair, MacEwan University, 2020-present
Community Foundation Plan Committee, MacEwan University, 2018
Budget Advisory Committee, MacEwan University, 2017
Provost Selection Committee, MacEwan University, 2013
Organizational Development Committee, MacEwan University, 2007-11
Co-Chair, Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee, 2021
Facilitator, Organizational Development Day, 2019
ESL Conversational Tutor, Catholic Social Services of Alberta, 2015
Coach & Coxswain, Alberta Blue Cross Row for Kids Team, 2014
Convocation Ceremony, MacEwan University, annually since 2007
Open House, MacEwan University, annually since 2007-19
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