Contact

Phone: 470-578-6798

Email: yearnsha@kennesaw.edu

Office Location: KH 2319

Office Hours:
Fall 2024: T/Th 11:00am - 12:00pm (and by appointment)

Research

Journal Articles

* = graduate student

Dubay, C., & Earnshaw, Y. (2025). A structured approach for designing early-career faculty development. Journal of Faculty Development, 39(1).

Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A., Earnshaw, Y., & Corcoran, S. (2024). The "woeful" state of administrative support for online programmes: A critical discourse analysis. Higher Education Quarterly, 78(3), 918-933. https://doi.org/10.1111/hequ.12497

Earnshaw, Y., & Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A. (2024). Supporting tenure-seeking faculty in online programs: A critical discourse analysis. Online Learning, 28(4). https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v28i4.4136

Schmidt, M., Earnshaw, Y., Jahnke, I., & Tawfik, A. A. (2024). Entangled eclecticism: A sociotechnical-pedagogical systems theory approach to learning experience design. Educational Technology Research and Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10353-1

Earnshaw. Y., & Schmidt. M. (2023). Informing practice and extending the tradition of LXD: Introducing the special issue. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.59668/515.12896

Schmidt, M., & Earnshaw, Y. (2023). Do-it-yourself, low-cost pop-up usability labs for learning experience designers. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.59668/515.12895

Glaser, N., AlZoubi, D., Earnshaw, Y., Shaffer, E.*, & Yang, M. (2022). Formative design and development of a three-dimensional collaborative virtual learning environment through learning experience design methods. Journal of Formative Design in Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41686-022-00072-2

Moore, L. E., & Earnshaw, Y. (2020). How to better prepare technical communication students in an evolving field: Perspectives from academic program directors, practitioners, and recent graduates. Technical  Communication, 67(1), 63-82.

Conley, Q., Earnshaw, Y., & McWatters, G. (2020). Examining course layouts in Blackboard: Using eye-tracking to evaluate usability in a Learning Management System. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 36(4), 373-385. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2019.1644841

Stefaniak, J., Maddrell, J., Earnshaw, Y., & Hale, P. (2018). The evolution of designing e-service-learning projects: A look at the development of instructional designers. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 9(1), 122-134. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v9i1.23298

Earnshaw, Y. (2017). Navigating turn-taking and conversational repair in an online synchronous course. Online Learning, 21(4), 315-336. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v21i4.1029

Edited Journal Special Issue

Earnshaw, Y., Schmidt, M., Tawfik, A. A., Huang, T., & Glaser, N. (Eds.). (2023). Learning experience design: Informing the practice and extending the tradition. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.59668/515

Book Chapters

Earnshaw, Y. (in press - 2025). Academic programs in Learning, Design, and Technology. In R. M. Branch & J. Stefaniak (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (Vol. 45). Springer

Johnston, J., & Earnshaw, Y. (in press - 2025). Organizations and associations in the United States and Canada. In R. M. Branch & J. Stefaniak (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (Vol. 45). Springer.

Schmidt, M., Rieber, L., Earnshaw, Y., Hokanson, B., Exter, M., & Tawfik, A. (2024). Transdisciplinary learning experience design: Using Q methodology to explore perspectives from the 2023 AECT Summer Research Symposium. In M. Schmidt, Y. Earnshaw, M. Exter, A. Tawfik, & B. Hokanson (Eds.), Transdisciplinary learning experience design: Futures, synergies, and innovation. Springer. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-76293-2_1

Jahnke, I., Schmidt, M., Tawfik, A., & Earnshaw, Y. (2024). Learning experience design and evaluation: Methoden für lerngestaltende. In U. Engelkenmeier, K. Keller-Loibl, B. Schmid-Ruhe, & R. Stang (Eds.), Handbuch bibliothekpädagogik. De Gruyer Publisher.

Earnshaw, Y., & Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A. (2023). Developing an inclusive community in online programs. In B. Hokanson, M. Exter, M. Schmidt, & A. Tawfik (Eds.), Toward inclusive learning design: Social justice, equity, and community (pp. 481-492). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37697-9_37

Earnshaw, Y., & Hall, B. M. (2023). Becoming a consultant in instructional design. In R. E. West & H. Leary (Eds.), Becoming an LIDT professional. EdTechBooks. https://edtechbooks.org/becoming_an_lidt_pro/becoming_an_instructional_design_consultant

Earnshaw, Y., Hokanson, B., Exter, M., Schmidt, M., & Tawfik, A. A. (2023). What is formative design? Collaborative meaning-making from the 2022 AECT Summer Research Symposium. In B. Hokanson, M. Exter, M. Schmidt, A. Tawfik, & Y. Earnshaw (Eds.), Formative design in learning: Design thinking, growth mindset, and community (pp. 1-11). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41950-8_1

Earnshaw, Y., & Johnston, J.* (2023). Programs in learning, design, and technology. In H. Lee & R. M. Branch (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (Vol. 44, pp. 93-148). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43048-0_8

Glaser, N., Earnshaw, Y., AlZoubi, D., Yang, M., & Shaffer, E.* (2023). Designing the museum of instructional design, a 3D learning environment: A learning experience design case. In B. Hokanson, M. Exter, M. Schmidt, A. Tawfik, & Y. Earnshaw (Eds.), Formative design in learning: Design thinking, growth mindset, and community (pp. 49-64). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41950-8_5

Johnston, J.,* & Earnshaw, Y. (2023). Organizations and associations in the USA and Canada. In H. Lee & R. M. Branch (Eds.), Educational media and technology yearbook (Vol. 44, pp. 153-210). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43048-0_10

Schmidt, M., Earnshaw, Y., Tawfik, A., & Jahnke, I. (2023a). Evaluation methods for learning experience design. In R. E. West & H. Leary (Eds.), Foundations of learning and instructional design technology (2nd ed). EdTechBooks. https://edtechbooks.org/foundations_of_learn/evaluation_methods_for_learning_experience_design

Schmidt, M., Earnshaw, Y., Tawfik, A., & Jahnke, I. (2023b). Learning experience design. In R. E. West & H. Leary (Eds.), Foundations of learning and instructional design technology (2nd ed). EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/foundations_of_learn/learning_experience_design

Jahnke, I., Schmidt, M., Earnshaw, Y., & Tawfik, A. (2022). Theoretical considerations of learning experience design. In H. Leary, S. P. Greenhalgh, K. B. Staudt Willet, & M-H Cho (Eds.), Theories to influence the future of learning design and technology. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/theory_comp_2021/toward_theory_of_LXD_jahnke_earnshaw_
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Schmidt, M., Earnshaw, Y., Tawfik, A. A., & Jahnke, I. (2020). Methods of user centered design and evaluation for learning designers. In M. Schmidt, A. A. Tawfik, I. Jahnke, & Y. Earnshaw (Eds.), Learner and user experience research: An introduction for the field of learning design & technology. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/ux/ucd_methods_for_lx

Schmidt, M., Tawfik, A. A., Jahnke, I., Earnshaw Y., Huang, R.* (2020). Introduction to the edited volume. In M. Schmidt, A. A. Tawfik, I. Jahnke, & Y. Earnshaw (Eds.), Learner and user experience research: An introduction for the field of learning design & technology. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/ux/introduction_to_ux_lx_in_lidt

Earnshaw, Y., Tawfik, A., & Schmidt, M. (2018). User experience design. In R. E. West (Ed.), Foundations of learning and instructional design technology (1st ed.). EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/lidtfoundations/user_experience_design

Hall, B. M., & Earnshaw, Y. (2017). Careers in consulting. In R. E. West (Ed.), Foundations of learning and instructional design technology (1st ed.). EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/lidtfoundations/careers_in_consulting

Edited Books

Schmidt, M., Earnshaw, Y., Exter, M., Tawfik, A. A., & Hokanson, B. (Eds.). (2024). Transdisciplinary learning experience design: Futures, synergies, and innovation. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-76293-2

Hokanson, B., Schmidt, M., Exter, M., Tawfik, A., & Earnshaw, Y. (Eds.). (2023). Formative design in learning: Design thinking, growth mindset, and community. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41950-8

Schmidt, M., Tawfik, A., Jahnke, I., & Earnshaw, Y. (Eds.). (2020). Learner and user experience research: An introduction for the field of learning design & technology. EdTech Books.

Conference Proceedings

Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A., & Earnshaw, Y. (2024). Supporting contingent faculty in online programs. In Proceedings of 2024 Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.

Earnshaw, Y., & Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A. (2023). Providing appropriate support to faculty in online programs. In Proceedings of 2023 Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.

Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A., & Earnshaw, Y. (2021). Keeping up with the competition: Marketing your online program. In Proceedings of 2021 Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.

Earnshaw, Y., & Bodine Al-Sharif, M. A. (2021). Creating community: Providing support for online learners. In Proceedings of 2021 Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.

Tackett, S., Torres, K., Arrastia-Chisholm, M., & Earnshaw, Y. (2018). Preparing high school students for transition to college-level math curriculum: Solutions for effectively integrating technology. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1851-1857). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Earnshaw, Y. C., Raisig, J., & Hall, L. E. (2005). Interactive documentation: E-learning in online help systems. In Proceedings, Society for Technical Communication, Tri-Doc Conference, Raleigh, NC.

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