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
  Peterson, A. (Author & Presenter), 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
  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), Spain, A. (Presenter), Gardei, J. (Presenter), Mission Engage, "A New Rubric Awakens," eLearning and Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning, Ferris State University, (April 25, 2025).
• Lecture
  Peterson, A. (Presenter), Gardei, J. (Other), Mission Engage, "Using CopyLeaks as an AI and plagiarism checker," eLearning, Ferris State University, (January 31, 2025).
• Lecture
  Buys, A. M. (Author & Presenter), Purcey, M. (Author & Presenter), Gardei, J. (Presenter), Stanley, C. (Author), Peterson, A. (Presenter), New Faculty Orientation, "Houston, We Have a Problem: Navigating Canvas Solutions," Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Ferris State University, (August 13, 2024).
• Workshop
  Singireddy, V. (Presenter), Antor, A. (Presenter), Peterson, A. (Presenter), GenCon 2024, "Tabletop Game Design Workshop," GenCon, Indianapolis, IN, (August 3, 2024).
• Oral Presentation
  Singireddy, V. (Presenter), Antor, A. (Presenter), Peterson, A. (Presenter), GenCon 2024, "Intro to Tabletop Game Design," GenCon, Indianapolis, IN, (August 2, 2024).
• Panel Presentation
  Rubel, D. T. (Moderator), Peterson, A. (Panelist), Teal, A. (Panelist), Mi-ALA Annual Conference, "The Future Is Virtual: Providing VR Experiences that Enhance Academic Learning," Mi-ALA, Holland, MI, (May 18, 2023).
• Webinar
  Peterson, A., Esports - Beyond the Game, "Esports Panel Discussion," BOCES, Online, (March 15, 2022).