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aktuelle Projekte:
- eTwinning & International Projects: Stuttway4Ukraine
- International Learning Hub: Fit in der digitalen Lehre
Powers, Richard with Nils Drixler, (PL) (Winter Semester 2021/2022). Project-Based Learning with eTwinning for Interculturality. M.Ed. Interculturality. Joint course, Stuttgart University & Padagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg
Powers, Richard. (Winter Semester 2021/2022 and Summer Semester 2021). Instructional Design & Teaching Online, M.Ed. Teaching Modalities.
Powers, Richard (Summer Semester 2021). Diverse Literatures of the Americas. M.Ed. Interculturality.
Powers, Richard. (Summer Semester 2020). Introduction to Teaching Online. Ed. BWB Seminar Blended Learning
Powers, Richard (Summer Semester 2020). Advanced Verbal Communication in Online Instruction. M.Ed. Seminar Blended Learning
Powers, Richard (Summer Semester 2020). Business English. Blended Learning course with students from Stuttgart University, PH-Ludwigsburg andUniversität Hohenheim
Powers, Richard. (Winter Semester 2019/2020). Essay Writing & Research: Diversity Topics.Blended Learning Course taught with students from Stuttgart University, Ped Hochshule Ludwigsburg and Universitate Hohenheim with ILIAS.
Powers, Richard (Summer Semester 2018). Hip-Hop & American Culture. Blended Learning Course. Stuttgart University, ILIAS.
Powers, Richard (Summer Semester 2018). Intertextuality: 20thCentury African American Music & Literature. Blended learning course taught with students from Stuttgart University and the MusikHochschule, ILIAS.
Powers, Richard, and Bundschuh, Jessica. (Winter Semester 2019/2020). Advanced Verbal Communication . Blended Learning course with Lehramt students delivering lessons across three modalities: onsite at Dillmann Gymnasium, online via ILIAS and live webinars via Zoom teleconferencing.
Aug. 2019 – heute
Online Operations: Learning Designer, Blended Learning Courses, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart
Konzeption, Entwicklung und Einführung von über 10 englischsprachigen Blended-Learning-Kursen über ILIAS und Moodle für Lehramtsstudierende an fünf Universitäten in Baden-Württemberg; Schwerpunkte: Diversität, Inklusion und Digitalisierung.
Okt. 2017 – Dez. 2025
D2L Brightspace Faculty Trainer & Adult Education Training Coordinator, City Colleges of Chicago, remote
Schulung von Lehrkräften und Weiterbildenden in Universal Design for Learning, Accessibility und Brightspace; Entwicklung und Betreuung von Zertifizierungskursen für Online- und Hybridlehre.
Apr. 2019 – Aug. 2020
Senior Lecturer, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart
Planung, Entwicklung und Lehre von Blended-Learning-Kursen in Advanced Verbal Communication, ESL, Lexicon & Phraseology und Business English; Betreuung und Feedback zu Unterricht, Kursentwicklung und Präsentationen.
Juni 2015 – Juli 2017
Technical Advisor & Trainer, J371, AFRICOM, Cubic Global Defense, Stuttgart Region
Curriculumsentwicklung und Training für AFRICOM in Joint Planning, Security Force Assistance, Effective Writing und Defense Institution Building; internationale Trainings u. a. in Dschibuti.
Feb. 2015 – Juli 2016
Program Director, African Universities, TEL-A.org
Leitung eines Online-Bildungsprojekts zur Einführung von Moodle-Kursen an afrikanischen Universitäten; Zusammenarbeit mit Hochschulen in Kenia und Lesotho.
Aug. 2000 – heute
Adjunct Professor, English & Humanities, Online Learning, City Colleges of Chicago, Harold Washington College, Chicago
Lehre von Online-Kursen in Literatur, Filmwissenschaft, Humanities und akademischem Schreiben; Entwicklung von 16-, 12- und 8-wöchigen Online-Kursformaten.
März 1998 – Dez. 2014
Associate Professor & Global Faculty Trainer, University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi
Schulung von über 3.000 Lehrenden für den Wechsel von Präsenz- zu Onlinelehre; Entwicklung von Online-Curricula und Trainingsformaten für digitale Lehre.
Feb. 1988 – Dez. 2014
Professor Emeritus, English & Communications, University of Maryland Global Campus, Stuttgart Region
Lehre in Business Communication, Literatur, Composition, Creative Writing und Research Skills für DoD-Studierende im Raum Stuttgart.
Aug. 1989 – Aug. 2000
Instructor, City Colleges of Chicago, Germany
Unterricht in Business Writing sowie Basic und Advanced Composition für DoD-nahe Studierende auf Militärbasen in Stuttgart; Mitbegründung von Online-Kursen.
Mai 1982 – Mai 2010
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), United States Department of Defense, Stuttgart Region
28 Jahre aktiver und reservistischer Dienst in der U.S. Army in Planungs- und Führungsfunktionen; Ruhestand mit Distinguished Military Service Medal.
Okt. 1991 – Apr. 2019
Lecturer, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart Region
Lehre in American Culture sowie britischer und amerikanischer Literatur; zusätzlich verantwortlich für Training im Bereich Online Learning und Blended Learning.
Online Webinars
Powers, R. (2024). A course for the ages: Project-based learning with eTwinning/Erasmus+ for interculturality. Awardee Interview. European School Education Platform (ESEP).
“Teaching Award for Richard Powers.” Stuttgart University, Nov 2022.
Powers, R. (2021). Assessment in online contexts. Webinar.
Powers, R. & Neuman, N. Auszeichnung für hervorragende Lehrkräftebildung geht an Professional School of Education (PSE) Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg. BMBF - Qualitätsoffensive Lehrerbildung Website.
Powers, R. (2025). Bessere lehrkräfte durch blended learning. Professional School of Education Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg Website.
Powers, R. (2025). Beyond borders: Uniting global voices for international collaboration. International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Knowledge Equity Network Webinar.
Powers, R. (2025). Designing education across borders and barriers: Toward a transnational, inclusive, and interoperable future. Online Educa Berlin (OEB) Insights.
Powers, R. (2025). Empowering educators: Transitioning to effective online instructors. Stifterverband Webinar im Rahmen des European Digital Education Hubs.
Powers, R. (2024). Leveraging AI for Inclusive Learning with Prof. Rich Powers. Webinar.
Powers, R. (2020). Schwäbisch international with Prof. Rich Powers. STUVUS Podcast.
Powers, R. (2024). Ten steps for online course design with Richard Powers. Feedback Fruits Podcast.
Powers, R. (2024). Universal Design for Learning and eTwinning in Action. European School Education Platform (ESEP) Webinar.
Powers, R. (2023). UDL in Germany: A success story. UDL-IRN International Summit Presentation.
Powers, Richard. (Sept 2020). “ The Current State of Online Teaching: What Institutions Should Be Doing to Improve Their Remote Learning Programs. Series 3: Moving to the Next Phase of Online: How Can We Improve on What We’ve Done So Far? European Distance and e-Learning Network (EDEN). Budapest, Hungary.
Powers, R. (2024). A course for the ages: Project-based learning with eTwinning/Erasmus+ for interculturality. Awardee Interview. European School Education Platform (ESEP).
“Teaching Award for Richard Powers.” Stuttgart University, Nov 2022.
Powers, R. (2021). Assessment in online contexts. Webinar.
Powers, R. & Neuman, N. Auszeichnung für hervorragende Lehrkräftebildung geht an Professional School of Education (PSE) Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg. BMBF - Qualitätsoffensive Lehrerbildung Website.
Powers, R. (2025). Bessere lehrkräfte durch blended learning. Professional School of Education Stuttgart-Ludwigsburg Website.
Powers, R. (2025). Beyond borders: Uniting global voices for international collaboration. International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Knowledge Equity Network Webinar.
Powers, R. (2025). Designing education across borders and barriers: Toward a transnational, inclusive, and interoperable future. Online Educa Berlin (OEB) Insights.
Powers, R. (2025). Empowering educators: Transitioning to effective online instructors. Stifterverband Webinar im Rahmen des European Digital Education Hubs.
Powers, R. (2024). Leveraging AI for Inclusive Learning with Prof. Rich Powers. Webinar.
Powers, R. (2020). Schwäbisch international with Prof. Rich Powers. STUVUS Podcast.
Powers, R. (2024). Ten steps for online course design with Richard Powers. Feedback Fruits Podcast.
Powers, R. (2024). Universal Design for Learning and eTwinning in Action. European School Education Platform (ESEP) Webinar.
Powers, R. (2023). UDL in Germany: A success story. UDL-IRN International Summit Presentation.
Powers, Richard. (Sept 2020). “ The Current State of Online Teaching: What Institutions Should Be Doing to Improve Their Remote Learning Programs. Series 3: Moving to the Next Phase of Online: How Can We Improve on What We’ve Done So Far? European Distance and e-Learning Network (EDEN). Budapest, Hungary.
Powers, Richard. (Sept 2020). “Education in Times of a New Normal.” PSE Retreat, Stuttgart.
Powers, Richard. (Nov 2020). “ Exploring New Avenues for Online Assessment.” European Online and Distance Learning Week (EODLW) 2020. European Distance and e-Learning Network (EDEN). Budapest, Hungary.
Powers, Richard. (April 2020). “Virtual Technology Orientations to Onboard Students During COVID.” Illinois Northern Region Adult Education Conference. Arlington Heights, IL.
Powers, Richard (2020, Jan 9). “Introduction to Teaching Online.” City Colleges of Chicago Faculty Training, Chicago IL.
Powers, Richard (2019, Dec 3). “Preparing for Excellence: Ten Benefits of International Collaboration for Teachers in Training.” Teacher Training Initiative, European Schoolnet Academy, Brussels.
Online Seminar Series
Powers, Richard (2020, Mar 27-Apr 2). COVID-19 Keep Teaching! Planning & Delivering Remote Instruction During This Hard Time. European Schoolnet Academy, Brussels.
- Part 1: “COVID-19 Context & Moving Online” (Mar 27).
- Part 2: “Designing Lessons for Remote Instruction” (Mar 30).
- Part 3: “Open Resource Tools: What You Can Do Now” (Apr 1).
- Part 4: “Global Support, Engagement, Motivation & Presence for Remote Instruction” (Apr 2).
Online Workshops
Powers, Richard. (May 2020). “Blended Learning & Course Quality Assurance.” City Colleges of Chicago Blended Learning Symposium. Chicago, U.S.
Powers, Richard. (June 2020) “How to Review for Accessibility in Online Courses.” City Colleges of Chicago Faculty Professional Development. Chicago, U.S.
Powers, Richard. (May 2020). „ Auf Online-Unterricht umsteigen – so meistern Sie diese Herausforderung!“ School Education Gateway. Erasmus+
Powers, Richard. (Sept 2020). “Pivoting to an Institutional Adult Education Blended Learning Program in Three Months.” Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Forum of Excellence Conference. Springfield, IL.
Powers, Richard. (Nov 2020). “Designing a Global Citizenship Course at the Professional School of Education (PSE) Stuttgart Ludwigsburg.” Global Citizenship Courses for the 21st Century Symposium. Stuttgart, DE.
Powers, Richard. (Nov 2020). “The Amazing Kaleidoscope: Lessons Learned Starting an eTwinning Teacher Training Institute Program.” Erasmus+ eTwinning Conference. Brussels, Belgium
Powers, Richard. (Dec 2020). “The Value of Storytelling and Meditation for University Students at the End of Semesters During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Mental Health & Wellness Symposium. Stuttgart, DE.
Powers, Richard. (Dec 2020). “Contextualizing Black Lives Matters and Racial Trauma in the Digital, Diverse School Curriculum.” Mental Health & Wellness Symposium. Stuttgart, DE.
Powers, Richard. (2019). „E-Racing Horders: Glocalizing Transdisciplinary Studies with Online Blueprints for Future Academics and Managers in Germany, the U.S. and Africa.” University of Amsterdam. Association of Interdisciplinary Studies 31st Annual Conference, Amsterdam.
D2L Teaching & Learning Certificate
Quality Matters Master Reviewer (Programs, Higher Ed, K-12, K-12 Publisher)
Online Learning Consortium Coordinator
M.A., New York University, British & American Literature
B.A., Wake Forest University, English