Thought Leadership

At Flying Cloud Solutions (FCS), we are committed to advancing the field of learning and development through continuous research, thought leadership, and active engagement with the community. Our dedication to thought leadership is demonstrated through our participation in conferences, contributions to industry blogs, magazines, and other outlets, and the upcoming release of our “Look for the Learning” podcast. We invite you to leverage our expertise for your events or initiatives, ensuring your organization stays at the forefront of educational innovation.

Services

Research and Reporting

FCS is deeply invested in conducting cutting-edge research that drives the future of learning and development. Our findings are shared through various channels to inform and inspire the educational community.

Services Include:
- Conducting Original Research
- Publishing Whitepapers and Reports
- Presenting at Industry Conferences

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support

Our team of experts is available to provide SME support for your initiatives. Whether you need insights for a project, strategic guidance, or expert opinions, FCS can offer the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.

Services Include:
- Providing SME Consultation
- Offering Strategic Guidance for Educational Projects
- Participating in Advisory Panels

Industry Engagement

We actively engage with the learning and development community by participating in conferences, webinars, and other professional gatherings. Our insights help shape the conversation around current trends and future directions in education.

Services Include:
- Speaking Engagements at Conferences and Events
- Hosting and Participating in Webinars
- Facilitating Workshops and Panels

Content Creation and Sharing

Our commitment to thought leadership extends to creating and sharing valuable content through our blog, upcoming podcast, and other media. We provide insights, tips, and strategies that help educators and organizations thrive.

Services Include:
- Blogging on Educational Trends and Innovations
- Producing the “Look for the Learning” Podcast
- Sharing Best Practices and Case Studies

Why Choose Flying Cloud Solutions for Thought Leadership?

Proven Expertise: Our team is composed of leading experts in the field of learning and development, with a track record of impactful research and innovation.
Active Engagement: We are actively involved in shaping the future of education through conferences, blogs, and our upcoming podcast.
Comprehensive Support: From research to SME consultation, we offer a wide range of services to support your organization’s goals.
Commitment to Excellence: Our dedication to thought leadership ensures that we are always at the cutting edge of educational trends and practices.

Toolkits

Presentations

45 Applications for AI to Grow your Association
AI for Visuals in Instructional Design
Use of 360 Degree Images in Instructional Design
Dungeons and Equity: Applying Universal Design and Accessibility to Engage All Audiences
Supporting Communities of Practice with Gamification
From Hobbit to Habit, Using existing narrative to engage participants and drive outcomes.
Engaging Virtual Meetings Academy: Gamifying a Virtual Event Community
Gamification Apps to Support Training Events
What Does Color Have to Do with It? Color Theory for Instructional Designers
The role of accessibility in designing experiences
Comedy Gold: Applying Stand-up Comedy Principles to your Learning Designs
Book 1 Sheet 1: A Microsoft Excel Adventure
What Does Color Have to Do with It? Color Theory for Instructional Designers
Beyond Points, Badges and Leaderboards
Developing Your Learning Event Game Plan
Developing a “New Normal” for Association Learning Experiences
Using OERs for Teaching and Research
A Study in Gamification of Art History Survey Courses
Defining the Pedagogical Paradigm in Art History Survey Courses
Gamifying and going OER with Art History Survey
Alternatives to Art in the Dark, Developing a Community of Practice
Gamifying Art History and Design
ePortfolios, developing a community of practice model in support of life-long learning
ePortfolios: engaging visual art students in 21st century skills
ePortfolios 2.0, expanding ePortfolios through the incorporation of social media
Empowering Student Success Through Digital Badging and Learning Pathways
Library Research Consultations for At-Risk, Online Doctoral Students: A Snapshot of Student Progress After Intervention
Managing Stress in Online Dissertation Students: A Multiple Case Study of Faculty Perceptions of Lowering Students’ Affective Filter
Managing Stress in Online Dissertation Students: Faculty Perceptions of Lowering Students’ Affective Filter
Navigating a Seismic Shift in Expectations: Building Online Teaching Strategies from Educators’ Lived Experiences During COVID-19
Supporting Student Retention Through Two Pilot Interventions
Challenges and Opportunities for Secondary Students and Teachers During COVID-19: Teachers’ Lived Experiences
Scaffolding Curriculum to Support Student’s Academic Skill Development
Intersections: Social Emotional Learning, School Safety, and Trauma Curriculum
Leveraging Resources for the AAQEP Accreditation Process: Reflections on Faculty Workgroups
Building Faculty Mentoring Communities in the Online Environment
Assisting Educators During a Global Crisis: The Rise of a Virtual Education Support Center
Instructional Strategies for Effective Remote Teaching
Dream it, Create it: Developing and Launching a Virtual Center
Supporting Tough Transitions via Transformational Leadership
Development of a Formalized Research Mentorship at a Completely Online Institution
It Takes More Than “Talk[Ing] a Good Game” to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Making Doctoral Education Work for You
Using Graphic Organizers in Academic Coaching
Formalized Early Intervention for Struggling Students: Preliminary Findings at One Completely Online University
Gaining Faculty and Staff Buy-in for New Assessment Feedback Quality Expectations
Ed Tech in Action: Using Technology to Help Students Grow in Web-Based and Face-to-Face Instruction
Building a Bridge Between the Classroom and University Learning Center: Challenges and Opportunities
The Power of Collaboration: Empowering Students Through Learning Center Partnerships
Promoting Online Students' Learning and Achievement: Purposeful Partnerships Between Faculty and Academic Coaches
Speaking the Same Assessment Language in and out of the Classroom
Making Artists Poets: Building a Creative Writing Workshop of Struggling Students
Creating an NCLCA Affiliate: Regional or Statewide?
A Student’s Place in the Learning Center: Fostering Professionalism through Student Aide Leadership Teams
Foundations of Student Success and Navigating Campus Collaboration
Utilizing Student Development Theory in Learning Centers
Unveiling the Middle Child’s Voice: Using Crystallization to Portray the Second-Year Experience at a Professional Focus, Commuter Institution
Don’t Forget the Middle Child: Supporting Second-Year Students
From Rifles to Writing: Helping Second-Year Veterans Succeed at a Professional Focus, Commuter Institution
Don’t Forget the Middle Child: A Case Study on the Second-Year Experience
Using Multimodal Approaches to Engage Students in College Literature
Two Approaches to Helping the Struggling Student Write
Engaging Second Year Students: Constructing a Comprehensive Experience Program for Sophomore Students

White Papers and Reports

Publications

Babcock, A. & Bedford, L. (2022). Managing Stress in Online Dissertation Students: Faculty Perceptions of Lowering Students’ Affective Filter. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 1124-1130). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Babcock, A., Broderick, M. & Lyn, A. (2022). Navigating a Seismic Shift in Expectations: Building Online Teaching Strategies from Educators’ Lived Experiences During COVID-19. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 784-789). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Babcock, A. & Cummins, L. (2021). Building faculty mentoring communities in the online environment. The Chronicle of Mentoring & Coaching, 5(14), 120-126.
Lewis, J., Babcock, A., Lehan, T., & Ritter, S. (2021). Early intervention for struggling graduate students: Persistence outcomes over time. The Learning Assistance Review, 26(2), 85-106.
Lyn, A., Babcock, A. Broderick, M., Gillenwater, C., Kamm, B. Collins, L. (2021). Academic and social emotional support from teachers in higher education and K-12 education during COVID-19. Journal of Innovative Education Strategies, 7, 1-26.
Miller, H. Kim, E., Babcock, A. & LaNear, J. (2020). Supporting Tough Transitions via Transformational Leadership. The Chronicle of Mentoring & Coaching, 1(13), 212-214.
Lehan, T. Babcock, A., & Hussey, H. (2020). Development of a formalized research mentorship at a completely online institution. The Chronicle of Mentoring & Coaching, 1(13), 212-214.
Babcock, A. Cummins, L., & Dinneen, R. (2020). Mentoring during the time of COVID. The Learning Assistance Review, 25, 61-66.
Lehan, T. J., & Babcock, A. (2020). Early intervention for struggling online graduate students: Processes and short-term outcomes. The Learning Assistance Review, 25(2), 111-132.
Hussey, H., Babcock, A., & Lehan, T. J. (2020). If at first you don’t succeed, try closing another assessment loop. Open Praxis, 12(3), 426-436. https://doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.12.3.1093
Lehan, T. J., Babcock, A., & Hussey, H. (2020). Mission unaccomplished: Experiences and perspectives of faculty, staff, and administrators from historically underrepresented groups. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 10(1), 167-184.
Lehan, T. J., & Babcock, A. (2019). Formalized Early Intervention for Struggling Students: Preliminary Findings at One Completely Online University. In J. Theo Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 1797-1801). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Babcock, A., Lehan, T. J., & Hussey, H. (2019). Mind the gaps: An online learning center’s needs assessment. Learning Assistance Review, 24(1), 27-49.
Babcock, A. (2017). A narrative approach to uncovering the veteran-student’s voice: From rifles to writing. In SAGE Research Methods Cases. London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications, Ltd.
Babcock, A. (2017). Poet, researcher, or both?: Balancing rigor and creativity in poetics research. In SAGE Research Methods Cases. London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications, Ltd.
Babcock, A. (2016). Book review: Teach students to learn. The Learning Assistance Review, 24(1), 93-97.
Babcock, A. (2015). Using crystallization to portray the second-year experience: Unveiling the second-year student's voice. In SAGE Research Methods Cases. London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications, Ltd.
Babcock, A. (2013). Don't ignore the middle child: A case study of second-year students at a professional focus, commuter institution. Arlington, VA: Argosy University Washington, DC.
Williams, A., & Yavelberg, J. (May, 2024). Laughing and Learning. TD Magazine.
Yavelberg, J., & Donahue-Wallace, K. (2020). Understanding the Student Perspective of Art History Survey Course Outcomes Through Game Development. Art History Pedagogy & Practice, 5(1).
Yavelberg, J. (2016). Discovering the Pedagogical Paradigm Inherent in Introductory Art History Survey Courses, a Delphi Study [Dissertation, George Mason University].
Yavelberg, J. (2014). Questioning the Survey: A Look into Art History Survey and its Pedagogical Practices. Journal of Mason Graduate Research, 1(1), 23–48.
Yavelberg, J. (April 2014) Advancing Art Education: The Possibilities of Gamification. NAEA News.

Zotero Groups

Flying Cloud Solutions is committed to knowledge sharing to drive innovation across communities. As such, we actively maintain and post links, articles we reference, books, and other resources within shared Zotero community groups. Feel free to join one, access what we have shared, and share your resources!

Training Magazine Network

This is an open group supporting the Training Magazine Network we developed alongside their conferences to capture resources that were being shared throughout their events.

Educational Game-Based Learning / Gamification / Serious Games

This international open group actively shares resources on gamification in learning design.

AHTR – Art History Teaching Resources

This is an open group to allow the sharing of scholarship related to the study of teaching and learning in art history.

http://arthistoryteachingresources.org/