Research

Interest and Focus

My research thread focuses on the intersections of higher education support, workforce learning and development, human resources, and emerging technologies. This interdisciplinary approach comes from my own experiences as a scholar and practitioner in post-secondary education, and observing similar challenges and opportunities learning organizations and individuals face to sustain and thrive. By examining digital communities of practice and organizational culture,  I have begun to identify areas of knowledge transfer, professional development, and personal support. In looking at the future of digital and social learning, I hope my work will contribute to a better understanding how networks support informal/formal learning, impact organizational change, and consider ideas for evidence-based practice in for learning. Please feel free to review a list of my scholarly work on the Publication page or via my ORCHID or ResearchGate accounts.

My Research Focus and Expertise:                                             

• Social Media Policy & Guidelines                   Formal/Informal Learning Networks
• Mentoring Early Career Professionals          Social Media in Higher Education
• Learning Technology Trends                          Higher Education Administration
• Digital Ethnographic Methods                        Networked Communities of Practice
• Podcasts for Learning & Development          Instructional Pedagogy & Design
• Networked Scholarship/Practice                     Digital & Open Learning Practices

Grant Research Experience

• Causality: School Libraries and Student Success II, American Association of School Librarians – Faculty Researcher (2016-2019)
• The Digital Learning & Social Media Research Group , Royal Roads University (2014-2019)
• Impact Factor & Digital Scholarship – Research Associate for Dr. Jeff Allen, Center for Knowledge Solutions, University of North Texas (Summer, 2014)
• Field Researcher/Investigator – A Community Study of Medical Care Expectations among Older Asian Adults with Dr. Susan Squires, Department of Anthropology, University of North Texas (Fall, 2012)
• Curriculum Writer – Career and Technical Education Grant with Dr. Pamela Scott-Bracey (Summer, 2012)
• Research Affiliate – Center for Knowledge Solutions, University of North Texas (January 2011- Present)

Laura Pasquini on the “Publication” page