Publications
Starkweather, M., Germain, A. E., Kivlen, C. A. (2024). Pawsitive purpose: The impact of autism assistance dogs on the occupations of autistic children. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 12(3), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2219
Ristow, A.M., Takemae, N., Budzilowicz, M., Ehrlich, S, Jimenez, L., Kraglund-Gautheir, W., Molly, K., Bartlett, M., Gaudelli, W., Germain, A. , Kinsella, M., Lucas, K., Nyikes, N.N., Tobin, T. J., Wylie, J., Xiangyu (in progress, international collaborative group ). Campus Implementation Criteria (CIC) development: A roadmap to higher education UDL implementation.
Germain, A. E. (2023). Using a flexible and authentic assessment of learning in an undergraduate course. Deeper Learning Journal of Practice, 2, https://dljp.org/dljp-vol-2/
Germain, A. E. (2021). Knowledge sharing through crowdsourcing of class notes: An application of the universal design for learning framework in higher education. (Publication No. 28491849) [Doctoral dissertation, Gwynedd Mercy University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations
Ramsey, L., Germain, A., & Mason, A. (2024, October). A mixed-method approach to investigating sleep in the primiparous experience: An inseparable co-occupation. Poster presentation at the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA, Durham, NC. (National Conference)
Germain, A., Mason, A. (2023, April). Using Padlet to crowdsource class notes: A way for students to support one another and deepen levels of learning . Technology lab presentation at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Kansas City, MO. (National Conference)
Mason, A., Riley, B., Scott, S., Iglthaler, J., Daly, R., Wilkinson, K., Heffron, J., Bradshaw, M., Germain, A. , & Cozzolino, M. (2023, April). The occupation of learning: Using metacognitive strategies and a supportive learning environment to develop lifelong learners. Poster presentation at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Kansas City, MO. (National Conference).
Germain, A. (2023, March). Using introspection to ignite and feed UDL conversations on campus. Session presented at the Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network 10th Annual International Summit, Orlando, FL. (International Conference)
Germain, A. & Altemoste, R. (2021, April). Knowledge sharing through crowdsourcing of class notes: An application of the Universal Design for Learning framework in higher education. Session presented at the Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network 8th Annual International Summit, Virtual Conference Platform.
Germain, A. , Clauhs, M., Fulmer, E., & Rowland, G. (2021, February). Flexible by design: Using UDL to prepare faculty for teaching in times of disruption. Session presented at the Universal Design for Learning Higher Education Special Interest Group 2nd Annual DigiCon, Virtual Conference Platform. (International conference)
Starkweather, M., Wilkinson K., Germain, A. (2020, November), Pawsitive purpose: multi-factored role of Autism support dogs in supporting occupational performance in children and families. Poster session presented at the meeting of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association. Virtual Conference Platform.
Germain, A. (2020, May). Knowledge Sharing through Crowdsourcing of Class Notes: Applying the Universal Design for Learning Framework. Thesis-in-3-competition presentation at the International Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS) Perennial Questions, Innovative Responses: Leading Leaders and Leadership Across Schools, Communities and Society, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
Germain, A. (2019, April). Partnering to get paws: Working and learning together on the path to obtain a service dog. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA. (National conference)
Dennis, C., Nastasi, J., & Germain, A. (2012, April). Sustainable living and occupational justice. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN. (National conference)
Germain, A. (2005, October). A unique approach to chronic pain management with adolescents. Session presented at the meeting of the Pennsylvania State Occupational Therapy Association, Valley Forge, PA.
Invited Presentations about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Germain, A. (2022, April). Invited Speaker. Students Supporting Students Through a Crowdsourcing Method. Session presented at the Provost’s Colloquium, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Barr. J., Countryman, C., Dispensa, M., Germain, A., Weinberg, A., Wells, G., & Wuest, D. (2022, January). Invited Panelist. Using Analytics to Enhance Teaching and Learning. Panel discussion at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Germain, A. (2021, March). Invited Speaker. Teaching with Clear Intentionality. Session presented at the Early Career Excellence Institute at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Germain, A. (2020, August). Invited Speaker. Thinking about Inclusivity in Virtual Environments. Workshop presented to Health Sciences and Human Performance faculty and staff at all school fall retreat, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Cherry, J., Germain, A., Lo, T. W., & Keller, L. (2019, November). Invited Panelist. The Good Fit: Supporting Student Engagement through Digital Applications. Panel presentation and demonstration at the Early Career Excellence Institute at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Germain, A. (2019, August). Invited Speaker. Designing with Plus One Thinking. Workshop presented to Health Sciences and Human Performance faculty and staff at all school fall retreat, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Germain, A. (2019, May). Invited Speaker. Designing Sakai Course Sites with Universal Design for Learning in Mind. Presentation at the Ithaca College Synchronizing Student Engagement within the First-Year Experience Event, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Germain, A. (2019, May). Invited Speaker. Introduction to Plus One Thinking. Presentation for Health Science and Human Performance faculty and staff at all school meeting, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Germain, A. (2016, March). Invited Speaker. From friending and liking to clicking and responding: Using an anonymous student response system for content review. Session presented at the Education and Technology Day 2016 hosted at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Invited Presentations about Occupational Therapy
Germain, A. (2019, November). Invited Speaker. The Path to Obtain a Service Dog. Information session presented to the Eagles Mere/LaPorte Lions Club, Eagles Mere, PA
Germain, A. , McNamara, C., Valdez-Taves, J. (2014, November). Invited Speaker. Building Networks for Interprofessional Care. Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.