Junior Specialist
joseph.peters@hawaii.edu | (808) 956-0629 | Biomed C-105R
Academic Degrees
- MA (Learning and Design Technology), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- MA (Second Language Studies), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- BA (Elementary Education), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Joseph is an instructional designer who supports public health workforce activities, initiatives, and pathways in close partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and other stakeholders. He participates in curriculum development activities, including video content for training modules. He also helps organize and promote public health workshops and events on topics relating to workforce pathways including preparing for internships, academic success strategies, and career fairs. Joseph has experience developing online courses (synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid). He has worked with faculty, instructors, students, and other stakeholders to foster positive learning environments with empathy for users’ experience. He currently helps support education and knowledge development in areas of shared interest with the state, including around health equity and chronic disease.
Research Interests
- e-learning, social presence, virtual environments, intercultural education
Selected Publications
Peters, J. D., Agullana, P. (2023). Prototype Instructions for an Initial Ice-breaker Activity for Building Social Presence in Online Asynchronous Courses. TCC Worldwide Online Conference Proceedings.
Peters, J., & Agullana, P. (2023). Student Presence and Engagement: A Design-based Research Study to Incorporate Web 2.0 Protocols. IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii (IICE2023) Proceedings.
Peters, J. (2022). Learning management systems: Best practices in asynchronous online learning. International conference for media in education (ICoME) Proceedings.
