Dr. Michael Porterfield Publishes Chapters in New Education Book
Lebanon, IL (02/28/2024) — Dr. Michael Porterfield, educational technology manager at McKendree University, recently published two chapters in a book called Career Pathways in Adult Education Perspectives and Opportunities. This book, which is part of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education series, was published this year by Routledge.
His first chapter, "Technology Skills," appears in Part I: Primary Skills of an Adult Educator. The second chapter, "Online Learning and Instructional Design," appears in Part II: Practitioner's Voices and was co-authored with Caryn Lanzo.
Along with practical advice for launching and advancing a career in adult education, this book includes personal stories and insights from adult education professionals, who focus on the research, practices, programs, and services within multiple industries. The book is truly a one-of-a-kind text and is the ideal companion for students and professionals looking to transition into adult education, as well as graduate program administrators who wish to share the importance of their programs.
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