Areas of Expertise:
- Adult education theory
- adult education pedagogy
- qualitative research methods
- instructional design
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy—Adult and Post-Secondary Education
- University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
- Master of Science—Administrative Studies
- Bachelor of Arts—Social Work
- University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
Dissertation:
- A multiple case study of the role of assistive technology in the education of adults with disabilities.
Research Areas of Interest:
- Adult education
- online learning
- professional development
- faculty coaching
- communities of practice
- supporting English language learners
Certifications and /or licenses:
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification
Selected Publications:
- Garner, A. & Bedford, L. (2021). Reflecting on educational preparedness and professional development for early-career nurse faculty: A phenomenological study. Nurse Education in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103052
- Bedford, L. (2019). Using social media as a platform for a virtual professional learning community. Online Learning Journal, 23/3. https://olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/olj/article/view/1538...
- Bedford, L., DiTommaso Downs, L, & McDowell, M. (2018). Peer coaching for remote faculty. Effective Practice Discussion Session at the Online Learning Consortium Innovate Conference, Nashville, TN.
- Bedford, L., & Rossow, K. (2017). Facilitating professional learning communities among higher education faculty: The Walden Junto model. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 20(2). http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/summer202/bedford_rossow202.html
Selected Professional Experience:
Northcentral University
- 2020 – Present Full Professor, Educational Research, SOE
- 2019 – 2020 Associate Faculty of Educational Research, SOE
- 2017 – 2019 Distinguished Core Adjunct Professor, SOE
- 2007 – 2017 Adjunct Professor, SOE
Walden University
- 2016 – 2019 Director, Center for Faculty Excellence
- 2011 - 2016 Faculty Specialist, Center for Faculty Excellence
Capella University
- 2006 –2011 Faculty Member, School of Education
Technology ad Innovations in Education
- 1996 – 2006 Training Consultant
LAB Instrutional Design
- 2007 – 2020 Instrutional Design Consultant