About Me

My name is Dr. Ervin M. Howard.  I am a proud academic and educational achiever. I received my PhD in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning at Capella University. In addition to my educational background, I acquired my Masters in Education (Instructional Technology) at East Carolina University. I taught face-to-face, online and hybrid courses for over 10 years as a mathematics and educational instructor. I utilized the Blackboard Learning Management System to deliver online and hybrid modes of teaching involving mathematics and educational subject areas. Through this union, I became versatile in transitioning face-to-face modes of content learning to compatible hybrid and online modes of learning.

I'M SPECIALIZED IN

Instructional Design, Training/Consultation, and Learning Theories

TRAINING/CONSULTATION

Training and consultation for faculty educational and professional development include offering online and face-to-face workshops for Norfolk State University faculty and staff members particularly in supporting their understanding of technology and course development of online courses.  Presently, I am employed as an Instructional Designer for the University of North Georgia - Oconee campus.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

I particularly favor certain instructional design models such as the ADDIE model for online course design and development and the ASSURE model for classroom and technology development for face-to-face and blended teaching. The incorporation of specific learning theories and paradigms such as Universal Design for Learning are key in situating specific learning modes of learners to be adaptable to their learning environments. 

GRAPHIC DESIGN

I'm not a graphic design artist but I can exhibit some good skills in logo and lettering design and development using Adobe Photoshop. I have some intermediate skills in video-editing using Adobe Premeire and other related digital rendering softwares. 
I'm a self-employed, website designer with a part-time business called EMH Website Designs.

TEACHING/INTERACTION

 I have taught face-to-face, online and hybrid courses for over 10 years as a mathematics and educational instructor. I utilized the Blackboard Learning Management System to deliver online and hybrid modes of teaching involving mathematics and educational subject areas. Through this union, I became versatile in transitioning face-to-face modes of content learning to compatible hybrid and online modes of learning.

Miscellaneous Variations

PHOTOGRAPHY

I have a passion of taking live and still photos that show beautiful sceneries. From these photos, I create emotional interactions such as humor with nature and outdoor life. Surprisingly, I became interested in the newest and trending digital technology called NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens). I want to share my artistry in photography and generate a small income. Click on the Twitter icon to see my Miscellaneous Variations page. Enjoy the artistic works.

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy traveling and cooking various food entrees that I showcase on my Facebook postings called "Adventures in Eating" series. 

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