Bio
Dr. Tyler Watts is an Assistant Professor of Education at Mercer University. In his role, he teaches in the Tift College of Education and is the program director for the MS in Instructional Design and Technology. He has previously served as faculty at the graduate level and as a director for teaching & learning centers.Dr. Watts earned his PhD in Education Sciences with a concentration in School Technology Leadership from the University of Kentucky. His research interests include instructional design, alternative assessment, online learning leadership, and teaching & learning centers. Dr. Watts is also an advocate for accessible and open practices in online education.
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Selected Works
Watts, T. D. & Flagler, A. (2024). Transformative care through alternative assessment practices. International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal, 19(2). Article LinkWatts, T. D., Smith, R., & White Pugh, A. (2024). Instructional design applications within the in-person classroom. Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina, 17(1), 80-88. Article LinkWatts, T. D., & Flagler, A. (2023). Decision-making around disruptive technologies: Using the lens of a Christian ethic of care. Journal of Faith in the Academic Profession, 2(2), 93-97. Article LinkWatts, T. D. (2019). Enabling online initiatives: The role of teaching and learning center leaders at small, private colleges. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 22(4), n4. Article Link