Online Resource
The use of appropriate tools has long been a guiding principle in both my creative and learning process. In 2003 when online teaching tools were limited and I had just spent my first year of teaching struggling with out-of-the-box web-based teaching resources, I endeavored to create an educational interface that fit my pedagogical needs and the needs of my students.
As a designer with over ten years of web development experience, the task of developing a usable interface was not impossible, but it was overwhelming. After a summer of dedicated research and development, and several semesters of trial and error, [ profspevack.com ] in its current form has become the primary tool for the delivery of my course content.
Many students have acknowledged how helpful it is to have all of their course materials, including weekly assignments, lectures, projects, grading, and peer contacts available to them at any hour of the day. Additionally, I often receive emails from former students who admit to using the site as a reference for their creative and paid work, even years after graduating.
This website is also evolving into an online teaching portfolio, where I present teaching, institutional service and professional achievements.