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        Above: Instructional technologists are experts in the latest distance education tools and techniques. Photo/Getty Images. During my time as a doctoral student in instructional design and technology, we were asked to write an essay in response to this question: Is instructional technology/design and distance education a profession?  Here is my response:

In the midst of juggling my roles as a faculty librarian, mom, wife, and doctoral student, I am thrilled to share the latest developments in my Ed.D. journey and 🥁 🥁 🥁 the completion of my first book, "Empathy by Design: Empathy-Driven Marketing for Libraries" to be published for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Publications to be available on February 2024.  Also, I am excited to share with you the latest developments in my Ed.D. journey, particularly the progress made in crafting the first three chapters of my dissertation. Dissertation Focus: Exploring Preferred Communication Methods and Experiences My dissertation, " Exploring Preferred Communication Methods and Experiences: Reducing Psychological Distance for First-Generation College Students and Librarians in Online and In-Person Learning Environments - An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, " is progressing well. As a first-generation college student, I've faced and overc...

Online learning is the perfect solution for continuing your education and professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. With MOOCs (massive open online courses) and other online learning platforms, you can learn from anywhere in the world at any time. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are wondering how they can continue their education and professional development remotely. In this video, we offer tips for staying productive and motivated while learning online with a successful online learner, Alethia. Alethia is a successful online learner who offers tips for staying productive and motivated while learning online. Watch this video to learn from her experience!