I regularly contribute to conversations in higher education through conference presentations, publications, and professional speaking engagements focused on academic technology leadership, digital learning strategy, governance, and organizational change. These experiences reflect both practical leadership experience and an ongoing commitment to advancing the field.
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Conference Presentations | Panels, Podcasts & Interviews | Publications & Articles
Conference Presentations
“Mixing It Up: Exploring Dynamic Delivery Formats for Faculty Development,” Fall Virtual Conference, hosted by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, October 17, 2025
“Mixing It Up: Exploring Dynamic Delivery Formats for Faculty Development,” eLearning Conference (Charleston, SC), hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, March 3, 2025
“Badging to Support Teaching and Learning: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward,” eLearning Conference (virtual), hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, April 8, 2021
“Lessons Learned: Providing Equitable Technology Access and Support to Promote Student Success,” eLearning Conference (virtual), hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, March 24, 2021
“There’s an App for That? There’s an App for That!,” Presented at the Instructional Technology Council eLearning Conference. Tucson, AZ. February 11, 2018.
“Responding Effectively to Students’ Feedback From Small-Group Instructional Diagnosis,” Presented at the Lilly Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. November 19, 2016.
“iPad Essentials,” Presented at the Instructional Technology Council e-Learning Conference. Scottsdale, AZ. February 14, 2016.
“What Happens in Vegas Online Stays Online,” Presented at the Instructional Technology Council e-Learning Conference. Las Vegas, NV. February 19, 2015.
“Listening to Our Students: What We Have Learned From Doing Small-Group Instructional Diagnoses,” Presented at the Lilly Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. November 21, 2014.
“Apps for Teaching & Learning,” Presented at the Instructional Technology Council e-Learning Conference. Orlando, FL. February 20, 2014.
“iPad 201: Beyond ‘Getting Started’,” e-Learning 2013 Conference (San Antonio, TX), hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, February 20, 2013
“The Legal Side of the Creative Classroom,” Presented at the International Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Oxford, OH. November 19, 2011.
“Creativity in Education: Ideas for Using Technology to Engage Your Students,” Presented at the International Lilly Conference on College Teaching. Oxford, OH. November 17, 2011.
“What Students Hear: Communicating Effectively With Technology,” International Lilly Conference on College Teaching (Oxford, OH), hosted by Miami University, November 20, 2010
“Free Technologies That Can Improve Your Teaching: A Hands-On Workshop,” International Lilly Conference on College Teaching (Oxford, OH), hosted by Miami University, November 18, 2010
“Digital Signatures and Interactive PDFs,” Great Ideas for Teachers and Staff (Houston, TX), hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at San Jacinto College, October 26, 2010
“Blogging for Everyone: WordPress Made Easy,” Staff Community Day (Houston, TX), hosted by San Jacinto College, September 24, 2010
“Engaging in Online Office Hours,” Cougar Social Media Showcase (Houston, TX), hosted by the University of Houston, March 31, 2010
“Social Networking for Beginners,” e-Learning 2010 Conference (Ft. Worth, TX), hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, February 21, 2010
“Free Technologies That Can Improve Your Teaching,” International Lilly Conference on College Teaching (Oxford, OH), hosted by Miami University, November 21, 2009
“Nuts and Bolts: Web 2.0 – What’s it all about?” Ohio Teaching Enhancement Program Spring Meeting (Columbus, OH), hosted by Otterbein College, March 4, 2009
“Social Networking for Beginners,” e-Learning 2009 Conference (Portland, OR), hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, February 20, 2009
“Social Networking for Beginners,” audio-conference hosted by the Instructional Technology Council, December 9, 2008
“Social Networking for Dummies,” Ohio Digital Commons for Education 2008 Conference (Columbus, OH), hosted by the Ohio Learning Network, March 8, 2008
Panels, Podcasts & Interviews
“The Legal Side of the Creative Classroom,” Presented for the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Group (webinar). June 8, 2012.
“There’s an App for That,” Presented for the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Group (webinar). June 5 & 7, 2012.
“eLearning Digital Story Slam,” Presented at the Instructional Technology Council e-Learning Conference. Long Beach, CA. February 21, 2012.
“Work Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Ways to Enhance Workplace Productivity,” Sponsored by the Center for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching, and University Assessment. Miami University. Oxford, OH. September 21, 2011.
Publications & Articles
Wentzell, G. W., Blue, J., & Evins, M. J. (2015, February). Listening to our students: What we have learned from doing small-group instructional diagnoses. Paper presented at the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Newport Beach, CA.
J. Blue, G. W. Wentzell, and M. J. Evins, What Do Students Want? Small Group Instructional Diagnoses of STEM Faculty, 2014 PERC Proceedings [Minneapolis, MN, July 30-31, 2014], edited by P. V. Engelhardt, A. D. Churukian, and D. L. Jones, doi:10.1119/perc.2014.pr.007.
Evins, M. J. (2010). A podcasting initiative at the Center for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching, and University Assessment at Miami University (Ohio). Journal on Centers for Teaching and Learning, 2, 91-109.
Evins, M. J. (2009). The Five-Minute Time Manager for College Students: How to Turbo-Charge Your Academic and Personal Productivity (Forward).