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Francis, Raymond

Professor

FACULTY

Biography

Dr. Ray Francis is a tenured professor, and member of the graduate faculty, in the Department of Teacher and Special Education (TSE) at Central Michigan University (CMU). Dr. Francis currently teaches doctoral level courses in the Doctor of Educational Technology (DET) program with a focus on motivation and engagement. He also works with novice teachers promoting success in clinical experiences and the student teaching seminar experience. Dr. Francis’ current research interests include aspects of student motivation in blended and online learning, concept mapping to build professional knowledge, the use of prior learning assessment to promote student success, authentic assessment for reappointment, promotion, and tenure, and the use of non-linear assessment strategies to promote student learning and build the professional knowledge.

More about Raymond Francis

Using Online Authentic Student Assessment Strategies as Faculty Evidence in Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (Spring 2025). Conference proceedings for 2025 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Scaffolded Synthesis of Personalized Learning: Promoting Individual Learning Through Collaboration With Generative AI in Higher Education (Spring 2025). Conference proceedings for 2025 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Using Generative AI to Promote Student Learning Through Engagement. Presentation at the Lilly North national conference on Teaching and Learning. October 2024.

Additional Publications and Presentation

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, 1992, West Virginia University
Dr. Francis’ current research interests include aspects of student motivation in blended and online learning, concept mapping to build professional knowledge, the use of prior learning assessment to promote student success, authentic assessment for reappointment, promotion, and tenure, and the use of non-linear assessment strategies to promote student learning and build the professional knowledge.
AACTE, SITE, MACUL, ISTE, ATE

Courses Taught

EDU 853 - Evolving Internet Learning
EDU 814 - Differentiated Instruction in Online Learning
EDU 776 - Issues in Education
EDU 662 - Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDU 660 - Methods of Educational Research
EDU 515 - Managing Classrooms and Learning Environments
EDU 458 - Student Teaching
EDU 433 - Global Pre-Student Teaching Elementary Field Experience
EDU 325 - Middle Level and High School Teaching Methods
EDU 107 - Introduction to Teaching