Biography
Matt P. Andersen, Assistant Professor in the Department of American Sign Language (SIGN), and teaches all levels of American Sign Language and several Deaf Studies related courses. Matt's interest lies in remote education, and he is currently in the process of contributing to bodies of research on various topics relating to sign language education and digital tools. Matt is one of the recipients of the Columbia College 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award. He holds a Master's degree in Sign Language Education (Gallaudet University, 2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication and Advertising/Public Relations (Rochester Institution of Technology, 2008). Matt is currently serving as the vice president of this national level organization, "ASL Teachers Association," and is certified as a Certified Canvas Educator and ASL proficiency assessor.
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Instructional Areas
American Sign Language, ASL Media Production, Deaf Culture, Visual Methodologies, and Sign Language Diversity.
Creative Practice and Research Interests
Sign Language, Language Diversity and Attitudes, Digital Pedagogy in Sign Language Education, Remote Education, Digital Tools, Deaf Interpreter, ASL Media Production
Degrees
B.S., Graphic Media Rochester Institute of Technology 2017
M.A., Sign Language Education Gallaudet University 2019