Andrew Peterson, EdD

Andrew Peterson, EdD

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, eLearning
Extended and International Operations
Online
Phone: (231) 591-2406
Email: [email protected]

Education

• EdD, Ferris State University, Community College Leadership
• 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
  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).
• 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).
• Oral Presentation
  Peterson, A. (Panelist), Smith, M. (Panelist), Meaningful Play, "Legitimizing Analog Games in Academia," Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, (October 14, 2022).
• Poster
  Lenon, W., Owens, S., Westerkamp, L., Love, S., Smyth, P., Peterson, A., Thompson, W., 2022 Michigan Nursing Summit, "Academic-Practice Partnerships: Creating 360-degree Video for Nursing Education in the Northwest Region of Michigan," Michigan Center for Nursing, Traverse City, MI, (October 6, 2022).
• Demonstration
  Peterson, A. (Presenter), Games, Learning, and Society Conference, "EnRolled, Playing and Modifying Higher Education," UC Irvine, Irvine, CA, (June 16, 2022).
• Keynote/Plenary Address
  Peterson, A., Frontiers in Playful Learning, "The ‘Big Picture’: Past, Present, and Possible Futures for Playful Learning," University of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, (June 3, 2022).
• Webinar
  Peterson, A., Esports - Beyond the Game, "Esports Panel Discussion," BOCES, Online, (March 15, 2022).
• Demonstration
  Peterson, A. (Author & Presenter), Smith, M. (Author & Presenter), GenCon, "Rapid Game Prototyping," Indianapolis, IN, (September 18, 2021).
• Webcast
  Peterson, A. (Presenter), 4th Annual NAECAD, "Esports as a New Academic Engine," NAECAD, Online, (March 3, 2021).
• Oral Presentation
  Dowling, T. C. (Panelist), Stapp, W. (Panelist), Stakley, D. (Co-Chair), Peterson, A. (Co-Chair), Herrington, H. (Panelist), Russo, T. (Panelist), Konieczny, A. M. (Author & Presenter), Buys, A. M. (Panelist), HatchEd, "Pursuing External Grants@Ferris: Matchmaking 101," Ferris State University, Zoom, (February 18, 2021).