Andrew Peterson, EdD

Andrew Peterson, EdD

Director. Educational Technology
eLearning, Extended & International Operations
eLearning
Phone: (231) 591-2406
Email: [email protected]

Education

• EdD, Ferris State University, Community College Leadership
• Certificate, Michigan Tech University, Business / Lean Management - Green Belt
• MA, University of Phoenix, Curriculum and Instruction
• BS, Northern Michigan University, Business and Computer Information Systems

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

• Professional Development Workshop, Institute of Play, Institute of Play, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• The Rapid Prototyping Game
  Peterson, A., Smith, M. (2021). "The Rapid Prototyping Game," CRC Press. (1st). https://www.routledge.com/The-Rapid-Prototyping-Game/Smith-Peterson/p/book/9780367639396
• Dissertation
  Peterson, A. (2018). "EnRolled: Creating a Board Game to Influence Student Retention and Success,"
• Book Chapter
  Peterson, A., Vanek, A. (2016). "Live Action Role-Playing (LARP): Insight into an Underutilized Educational Tool," Learning, Education & Games (volume two: bringing games into educational contexts) (2). pp. 219-240. ETC Press. http://repository.cmu.edu/etcpress/59/

Presentations

• Lecture
  Gardei, J. (Author & Presenter), Stanley, C. (Moderator), Purcey, M. (Moderator), Buys, A. M. (Moderator), Peterson, A. (Moderator), The Faculty Journey, "Beat the Bot: Combat AI-generated work with Canvas Studio," eLearning, Ferris State University, (November 21, 2025).
• Lecture
  Gardei, J. (Presenter), Peterson, A. (Other), Purcey, M. (Other), Buys, A. M. (Other), Stanley, C. (Other), Mission Engage, "Locking Down Ethics: Student Integrity," eLearning, Ferris State University, (February 28, 2025).
• Lecture
  Peterson, A. (Presenter), Spain, A. (Presenter), Gardei, J. (Presenter), Purcey, M. (Other), Buys, A. M. (Other), Stanley, C. (Other), Mission Engage, "A New Rubric Awakens," eLearning and Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning, Ferris State University, (April 25, 2025).
• Lecture
  Peterson, A. (Coordinator/Organizer), Mercury, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), Gen Con: Game Design Academy, "Gen Con: Game Design Academy," Gen Con, Indianapolis, (July 30, 2025).
• Lecture
  Peterson, A. (Presenter), Gardei, J. (Other), Purcey, M. (Other), Buys, A. M. (Other), Stanley, C. (Other), Mission Engage, "Using CopyLeaks as an AI and plagiarism checker," eLearning, Ferris State University, (January 31, 2025).
• Lecture
  Purcey, M. (Author & Presenter), Buys, A. M. (Moderator), Gardei, J. (Moderator), Stanley, C. (Moderator), Peterson, A. (Moderator), Kickoff Week 2025, "Your Story Starts Here: Designing Scenario-Based Learning," Ferris State University, Center for Virtual Learning & Zoom, (August 21, 2025).
• Lecture
  Buys, A. M. (Author & Presenter), Purcey, M. (Moderator), Stanley, C. (Moderator), Peterson, A. (Moderator), Kickoff Week 2025, "Belonging Starts Here: eLearning’s “Module 0” Reimagined," Ferris State University, Center for Virtual Learning & Zoom, (August 21, 2025).
• Lecture
  Peterson, A. (Author & Presenter), Buys, A. M. (Moderator), Stanley, C. (Moderator), Gardei, J. (Moderator), The Faculty Journey, "Unmasking AI: Defining the Use of AI in Your Field," eLearning, Ferris State University, (October 31, 2025).
• Lecture
  Gardei, J. (Presenter), Buys, A. M. (Moderator), Purcey, M. (Moderator), Stanley, C. (Moderator), Peterson, A. (Moderator), New Faculty Orientation, "Houston, We Have a Problem: Navigating Canvas Solutions," Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Ferris State University, (August 12, 2025).
• Lecture
  Buys, A. M. (Author & Presenter), Gardei, J. (Other), Peterson, A. (Other), Purcey, M. (Other), Stanley, C. (Other), Mission Engage, "Prelaunch Checklist: Designing an Impactful Module 0," eLearning, Ferris State University, (November 12, 2024).