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Chris Hamstra, PhD is an award-winning instructor who currently serves as associate professor of communication at the W. A. Lettinga campus of Davenport University. As a Fulbright Scholar (Iceland 2019), he has helped global leaders fine-tune their leadership life stories. He holds a doctoral degree in organizational leadership with an emphasis on human resource development and life-long learning from Regent University (Va.). He also attended Western Michigan University (Organizational Communication) and Calvin College (Telecommunication).
Hamstra has a passion in the areas of communication and leadership that connects individuals toward organizational and personal goals. He most recently earned a Fulbright Scholarship through the United States Government, serving with Bifrost University in Iceland. He has presented at international, national, and regional conferences primarily in the areas of leadership, communication, storytelling/narrative, and self-directed learning.
Last Updated: 01-16-2023

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  • Facing the Future: Educators Discuss Teaching in the Era of ChatGPT
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  • What Are 7 Ways to Assess Students in an Ungraded Classroom?
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    • Get practical tips for how ungrading can be brought to any classroom and how to get started while learning how ungrading takes the pressure away from high-stakes exams and instead creates a pathway for learning throughout the semester based on performance, feedback, and demonstrated growth.
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  • What Are 5 Ways H5P Tools Can Help Students Retain Course Content?
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