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Surgical Technology
Educators Program
S.T.E.P.


EDLD 5303 Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio - Final Compilation: Reflections on My Graduate Journey
My journey in the Applied Digital Learning (ADL) program has been one of transformation, innovation, and growth. As an educator and...
Mar 64 min read


A Guide for Transitioning into Leadership Roles as a Surgical Technologist:
A focused surgeon in the operating room prepares for a procedure, exemplifying professionalism and dedication to patient care. The role...
Mar 64 min read


The Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Surgical Technology Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed many industries, and education, particularly surgical technology education is no...
Mar 63 min read


The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has become a focal point of discussion, particularly with the rapid...
Mar 53 min read


The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Its Impact on Faculty and Staff Satisfaction
Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a defining characteristic of effective leadership, particularly in higher education, where faculty...
Mar 54 min read


The Power of Voice in COVA Learning: My ePortfolio Journey
In the world of digital learning, personal expression plays a crucial role in shaping how we interact with knowledge, ideas, and...
Mar 54 min read


The Role of Feedforward in Leadership: A Personal Reflection
A dimly lit city street at night, featuring a prominent white arrow pointing forward, symbolizing direction and movement. Leadership is a...
Feb 265 min read


Embracing a Growth Mindset in Leadership
Leadership, at its core, is more about inspiring growth, shared visioning, and the building of dynamic trust-based communities of...
Feb 225 min read


Integrating Technology in The Classroom for The Digital Age
Traditional K-12 classrooms are undergoing a significant transformation as educators integrate technology to create dynamic learning...
Feb 164 min read


The Purpose of My ePortfolio: Enhancing Professional Development for Surgical Technology Educators
In the ever-evolving field of surgical technology education, program directors and educators play a crucial role in shaping the next...
Feb 164 min read


EDLD 5303: Exploring Digital Resources
In the early stages of the Applied Digital Learning (ADL) program, we are introduced to various digital tools designed to enhance our...
Feb 220 min read


The Journey of Building My ePortfolio for Surgical Technology Educators
Embarking on the journey of creating an ePortfolio has been a fascinating blend of challenges and rewards. I started this journey three...
Jan 257 min read


Reflection on Contributions to Learning and the Learning Community: EDLD 5304 & EDLD 5315
Reflecting on the course journey in EDLD 5315 and EDLD 5304 has been a valuable personal and professional development experience....
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Reflection: Self-Differentiated Leadership and Crucial Conversations in Organizational Change
As I consider my innovation plan to address the high turnover rate of surgical technology program directors, I recognize how critical...
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Why, How, What
EDLD 5304 Leading Organization Change Why, How, and What Why: Reduce the turnover rates of surgical technology program directors and...
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Why Innovate?
Innovation is the path to successful changes that improved life as we know it. If it was not for innovation we would not be typing in a...
Oct 15, 20211 min read


My Reflections of Failure
Nelson Mandela said, “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” (Sandford, 2020)....
Oct 15, 20213 min read


Learning Community Contributions
This journey has just begun for many of us in the Applied Digital Learning and Leading program. Some of us have taken the accelerated...
Oct 14, 20215 min read


My Learning Experience In The ADL Program
The ADL program has been an eye-opening learning experience. There are very few times in my life that I have been given the choice in a...
Oct 3, 20212 min read


The Benefit Of Networking
For twenty years I have been a member of the Association of Surgical Technology (AST). AST has an educators division and I have been an...
Sep 19, 20212 min read
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