Conrad consults on the design and implementation of distance learning courses, the management of technology-related projects, the use of technology in the classroom, and has provided training to community college and university faculty. She is a frequent presenter on the topic of online instruction at various national forums such as the Learning Resources Network and the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning.
Rita-Marie Conrad is coauthor of Faculty Guide to Moving Teaching and Learning to the Web, which assists faculty nationwide with decisions regarding the move of a course to the Web and is also the coauthor of Engaging the Online Learner: Activities for Creative Instruction which provides activities to develop an interactive online learning community.
She holds a Ph.D. in instructional systems design, with a focus in distance learning, from Florida State University, a master's degree in educational media and computers from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois State University. |
