Draft:Elayne Shapiro
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Elayne J. Shapiro (née Halpern) is an American communication studies scholar who served as professor of communication studies at the University of Portland from 1987 to 2015.[1]
Academic career
[edit]Shapiro began her career at North Dakota State University before joining the University of Portland in 1987, where she served as Graduate Program Director in the Department of Communication Studies until her retirement in 2015.[2]
Her research focused on communication studies, educational technology, and conflict resolution. Her widely cited 2006 meta-analysis of educational technology effectiveness appeared in "Classroom Communication and Instructional Processes."[3] In 2011, she co-authored "Reading the Bible: Transforming Conflict" with Carol J. Dempsey, which received positive reviews for its innovative combination of communication theory and biblical interpretation.[4]
Professional activities
[edit]Shapiro has contributed to pedagogical literature through publications in The Teaching Professor and Communication Education, including her widely-referenced article "Could We Hear from Someone Else, Please?" which focused on classroom participation techniques.[5] She served as president of the Northwest Communication Association from 2005-2006.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Shapiro is married to computer scientist Leonard Shapiro. They have three sons: Daniel, Joseph, and journalist Ari Shapiro.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "2015 Retiring University Faculty". University of Portland Museum. 2015.
- ^ "Beloved communication professor retires". The Beacon. April 2015.
- ^ Shapiro, E. J.; Kerssen-Griep, J.; Gayle, B. M.; Allen, M. (2006). "How Powerful Is PowerPoint? Analyzing the Educational Effects of Desktop Presentational Programs in the Classroom". Classroom Communication and Instructional Processes: Advances Through Meta-Analysis. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers. pp. 61–75.
- ^ "Review of Reading the Bible: Transforming Conflict". Mission Studies. 29 (1): 129–130. 2012.
- ^ "Could We Hear from Someone Else, Please?". The Teaching Professor. 23 (9): 3–4. 2009.
- ^ "Northwest Communication Association Presidential Address". Northwest Journal of Communication. 35: 7–9. 2006.
- ^ "Ari Shapiro". NPR.
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