Martha is Director of the Digital Knowledge Center. In this role, she oversees a peer tutoring program that offers support to students at UMW who are engaged in digital projects and assignments. She works closely with her colleagues in the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies(DTLT) , coming in behind their work with UMW faculty to offer one-on-one student support. Prior to working as the DKC Director, she served as Special Projects Coordinator in DTLT, helping administer various faculty and student development projects, including the Online Learning Initiative and Domain of One’s Own. She has also taught classes in the departments of Computer Science and the American Studies program on digital storytelling and digital identity. She has worked in higher education for 15 years, previously serving as director of DTLT and as director of Web development at the University of Montana.
Email: mburtis@umw.edu
Twitter: @mburtis
Website: marthaburtis.net