I'm an Educational Developer (SoTL) in the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning at the University in Calgary. As a researcher, educator, and facilitator, I focus on teaching, learning, and educational technologies in higher education. My interests include: teaching and learning, faculty support, engaging pedagogies, open education, and educational technologies. In particular, I study social media technologies and digital literacies.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Educational Developer (SoTL), University of Calgary
  • 2020–2024
    Associate professor & Faculty Development Consultant, Mount Royal University
  • 2015–2020
    Assistant professor & Faculty Development Consultant, Mount Royal University

Education

  • 2016 
    University of Alberta, PhD - Adult, Community, & Higher Education
  • 2005 
    University of Alberta, Master of Arts
  • 2002 
    McMaster University, Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts - English and Multimedia

Grants and Contracts

  • 2017
    SSRHC Insight Development Grant (Undergraduate Digital Literacies in Disciplinary Contexts)
    Role:
    Primary Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
  • 2013
    SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
    Role:
    Recipient
    Funding Source:
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Contact Erika for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision