Michael Griffiths

  • Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Education

  • Ph.D. Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, 2010
  • M.S. in Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, 2007
  • B.A. French Studies, Brigham Young University, 2004
  • BTEC National Diploma in Computer Science, SWCOFE, 1989
  • Oracle Certified Professional


Education

  • Ph.D. Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, 2010
  • M.S. in Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, 2007
  • B.A. French Studies, Brigham Young University, 2004
  • BTEC National Diploma in Computer Science, SWCOFE, 1989
  • Oracle Certified Professional

Courses

  • Computer Science Major: Programming Fundamentals, Software Engineering, Programming Languages, Database Systems

Teaching Positions & Professional Experience

  • Joined Southern Virginia University faculty in 2023
  • Executive Consultant and Advisory Board Member, English3, 2013–present
  • Chief Executive Officer, Toorz, 2022–23
  • Chief Operations Officer, Pro-Vigil Surveillance Services, 2018–19
  • Chief Technology Officer, Lexipol, 2014–16
  • Development Manager, Provo Missionary Training Center, 2012–14
  • Director of Online Learning, BYU Hawaii, 2009–12
  • Applications Systems Manager, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1999–01
  • CEO and Founder, Alma Systems Ltd, 1998–04

Scholarship & Creative Work

  • “Enhanced Online Learning with Canvas Media,” presented at InstructureCon, 2011
  • “Using asynchronous video to achieve instructor immediacy and closeness in online classes: Experiences from three cases,” International Journal on E-Learning, 2010
  • “Rethinking Design and Learning Processes in Distance Education,” Springer Science+Business Media, 2010
  • “The potential of asynchronous video in online education,” Distance Learning, 2009
  • “Using asynchronous video in online classes: Results from a pilot study,” International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2009

Awards, Leadership & Service

  • Senior Vice President, Well–Africa NGO
  • Trustee and CFO, Ronald Reagan Academy, 2004–07
  • Founder and CFO, Merit College Preparatory Academy, 2006–07
  • Missionary, France Paris Mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992–94