Michael Mills

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Associate Dean

University of Central Arkansas

Also affiliated: University of Alberta (2012–2013); University of Cape Town (2004–2005); St. Cloud State University (2008); Palo Alto University (2004); City of York Council (2011); Interface (United States) (1992–2003); University Health Care System (2008); Children’s Village (1975); Conway School of Landscape Design (2016–2023); Apple (United States) (1992–2003); Stanford University (2004–2005)

Faculty Researcher

9 h-index 51 pubs 564 cited

Research Areas

Links

ORCID Lab Website

OverviewAI-generated summary

Michael Mills' research focuses on educational practices and their impact on student engagement and inclusivity. His work investigates culturally responsive pedagogy in both online and traditional learning environments, aiming to foster belonging and preserve cultural identity. Mills has examined strategies for humanizing online learning and addressed issues such as teachers' views on student engagement during remote learning, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

His scholarship also extends to educational policy, including an analysis of demographic impacts on school accountability in Arkansas. Mills' work is characterized by a commitment to promoting equitable and effective educational experiences. His metrics include an h-index of 9, with 51 total publications and 564 citations. He has collaborated with Jessica Herring Watson and Noël Gieringer.

Metrics

h-index: 9
Publications: 51
Citations: 564

Selected Publications

Humanizing Online Learning Through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Preserving Cultural Identity and Human Connection in Digital Spaces (2026)

International journal on teaching and learning in higher education DOI OpenAlex
Strategies for Cultivating Belonging in Online Learning Spaces (2024)

Advances in mobile and distance learning book series DOI OpenAlex
Longitudinal Consistency of Demographic Impact on School Accountability in Arkansas: A Multi-Year Linear Regression Analysis of ESSA Scores (2023)

Research Square DOI OpenAlex
A tale of two pandemics: teachers’ disproportionate views on student engagement in remote learning (2022)

Journal for Multicultural Education 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Promoting Inclusivity Through a Culturally Responsive Approach to Classroom Assessment Practices (2021)

Advances in educational marketing, administration, and leadership book series 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
Breaking Free: The Role of Psychological Safety and Productive Failure in Creative Pathmaking (2021)

TechTrends 8 citations DOI OpenAlex
Fostering Collaboration and Digital Literacy With Mobile Technology (2017)

IGI Global eBooks 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Facilitating Multimodal Literacy Instruction Through Digital Curation (2017)

IGI Global eBooks 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Data Driven Decision Making: Integrating Authentic Technologies in Teacher Preparation (2017)

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference OpenAlex
Student Preference of a Customized, Open-Access Multi-touch Digital Textbook in a Graduate Education Course (2016)

Contemporary Educational Technology 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
A Case for Authoring Multi-Touch Interactive Open Educational Resources (2016)

TechTrends 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
EdCamp: Listening to the Voices of Teachers (2014)

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 5 citations OpenAlex
The Effect of Multi-touch Interactive Digital Textbooks on Student Engagement and Perception of Knowledge (2014)

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference OpenAlex
Analysis of Research on the Effects of Texting and Tweeting on Literacy (2014)

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2 citations OpenAlex
Facilitating Multimodal Literacy Instruction through Digital Curation (2013)

IGI Global eBooks 11 citations DOI OpenAlex