2023
Fix Your Train Wreck: Strategies for Creating Engaging Training Programs to Increase Your Workplace Performance
IAAPA Expo, Orlando, FL
Presented to a diverse audience of professionals and aspiring leaders within the global attractions, representing a wide spectrum of roles—from frontline supervisors and attraction operators to senior executives, owners, and specialized practitioners in fields like safety, guest experience, food & beverage, marketing, and design.
2020
Reducing Educator Bias of Student Apathy: How Student Self-Perception Affects Academic Motivation
OLC Accelerate, Orlando, FL
Presented to a diverse audience of teachers, administrators, and instructional designers.
Change and Crisis: Shifting Dynamics in Digital Learning
EDULearn, Virtual Conference
Presented to a diverse audience of teachers, administrators, and instructional designers.
2019
Reducing Educator Bias of Student Apathy: How Student Self-Perception Affects Academic Motivation
Kappa Delta Pi Convocation, Norfolk, VA
Presented to a diverse audience of teachers, administrators, and instructional designers.
Social-Emotional Disabilities: Understanding the Disability, the Population, and Strategies to Help
Little Lights Ministries, Washington, DC
Presented to a diverse audience of non-profit teachers, mentors, and volunteers working with under-served youth and families in Washington, D.C.
Online Course Development
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Presented to university faculty members.
Topics included defining the role of an instructional designer, reviewing the online course design process, and presenting best practices for alignment, assessment, accessibility, and copyright.
2018
Online Course Development
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Presented to university faculty members.
Topics included defining the role of an instructional designer, reviewing the online course design process, and presenting best practices for alignment, assessment, accessibility, and copyright.
2017
Academic Writing 101
Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Presented to students in the Doctor of Education program.
Topics included reviewing common grammatical, mechanical, and APA errors seen in student work, as well as providing suggestions for revision.
What’s Next?
Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Presented to students in the Doctor of Education program.
Topics included introducing academic research, tips on finding relevant articles, and how to cite sources.
Lauren Tidmore, Ed.D. 