Scholarship

Research & Publications

Scholarly work at the intersection of instructional design, digital badging, corporate learning, and educational technology.

Research Focus

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Dr. Law's research sits at the boundary of academic scholarship and organizational practice — investigating questions that matter to the field of instructional design and the practitioners who apply it in complex organizational settings.

AI Technology Integration into the eLearning Design & Development Methodology

Exploring the integration of emerging AI tools — including large language models, AI-powered video generation, and intelligent design assistants — into the instructional design and eLearning development process. This work examines how practitioners can leverage AI to accelerate content creation, enhance learner engagement, and produce professional-grade multimedia learning experiences while maintaining instructional integrity and design thinking principles.

Digital Badging & Micro-Credentialing

Design, implementation, and evaluation of micro-credential systems in corporate and higher education contexts; integration of digital badging into postsecondary credentialing.

Corporate Learning Effectiveness

Measuring the transfer and organizational impact of enterprise learning programs; ROI evaluation methodology applied at scale.

Performance Consulting Practice

How instructional designers function as performance consultants and the competencies required to influence business outcomes in Fortune 500 environments.

Technology-Enhanced Learning

The role of emerging technologies — including AI, adaptive learning, AR/VR, and LXD tools — in corporate and higher education contexts.

Electronic Performance Support Systems

EPSS design and implementation; just-in-time learning interventions for complex professional skill acquisition.

IDT Program Outcomes

Practitioner preparation in graduate IDT programs: competency development, industry alignment, and career readiness for corporate L&D roles.

Publications

Scholarship & Publications

Book Chapters

Book Chapter
Making text meaningful: The role of analogies

Glynn, S. M., Law, M. P., & Doster, E. C. (1998). In C. Hynd (Ed.), Learning from text across conceptual domains (pp. 193–208). Erlbaum.

Refereed Journal Articles

Refereed Journal Article
Performance Improvement in the Literature

Gok, A., & Law, M. (2017). Performance Improvement, 56(1), 14–20.

Instructional Resources & Media

Instructional Resource
Teaching science with analogies: A resource for teachers and textbook authors

Glynn, S. M., Law, M., Gibson, N. M., & Hawkins, C. H. (1998). University of Georgia.

Instructional Video
Teaching science with models: Building on the textbook

Glynn, S. M., & Law, M. P. (1996). [Video]. University of Georgia and University of Maryland, College Park, National Reading Research Center.

Instructional Video
Teaching science with simulations: Building on the textbook

Glynn, S. M., & Law, M. P. (1995). [Video]. University of Georgia and University of Maryland, College Park, National Reading Research Center.

Instructional Video
Teaching science with analogies: Building on the book

Glynn, S. M., & Law, M. (1993). [Video]. University of Georgia and University of Maryland, College Park, National Reading Research Center.

Conference Proceedings

Conference Proceeding
Developing Electronic Performance Support Systems for Professionals

Law, M. P. (1995). In National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Anaheim, CA.

Conference Proceeding
Electronic performance support systems: Cognitive 'training wheels' for the acquisition of skilled performance

Law, M. (1994). In National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Nashville, TN.

Presentations

Conference Presentations & Invited Talks

Selected National & International Presentations (2016–2024)

Symposium Presentation
Multicriteria Decision Making Practices to Optimize L&D Project Success

Law, M. (2024, April). Learning HR & Tech Solutions Conference. Orlando, FL.

Chapter Meeting Presentation
Optimizing L&D Projects for Success

Law, M. (2024, May). ISPI Atlanta Chapter Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

Invited Speaker (Honorarium)
Experiences Developing Micro-Credentialing/Digital Badging Program for Graduate-Level Credit

Law, M. (2020). Brigham Young University, Department of Instructional Psychology & Technology. Salt Lake City, UT.

Chapter Meeting Presentation
Micro-Credentialing & Digital Badging at GSU

Law, M. (2018). ISPI Atlanta Chapter Program Meeting, International Society for Performance Improvement. Atlanta, GA.

Symposium Presentation
Developing a plan to integrate digital badges into postsecondary credentialing

Burns, J. Z. & Law, M. (2017, December). Association for Career and Technical Education. Nashville, TN.

Featured Speaker
Managing Learning Projects

Law, M. (2017). Transformation Through Learning Conference, Delta Air Lines Learning Summit. Atlanta, GA.

Featured Speaker — Webinar
Revolutionary Training Techniques Used by Fortune 1000 Companies

Law, M. (2016). Training Magazine Webinar.

Additional Conference Presentations (1994–2014)

Complete presentation history available upon request. Selected venues include:

Learning Solutions Conference, Boston (2014) Learning, Design & Technology Conference, UGA (2012) ATD eLearning SIG (2009) TechLearn Conference, Orlando (2003) Int'l Performance Improvement Conference, Long Beach (1999) AERA Annual Conference, Chicago (1997)
Grants & Funding

Grants & External Funding

funded research
Total Student Technology Fee Awards
FY2019–FY2025
150+ students benefited · Articulate 360 Studio licenses

University Internal Grant Awards

FY25
GSU Student Technology Fee Award with Supplemental Funding from DLS — $18,200

Law, M. Funded 27 licenses for Articulate 360 Studio for students enrolled in LT 8360 eLearning Design and LT 8400 Advanced eLearning Design.

FY24
GSU Student Technology Fee Award — $18,873

Law, M. Funded 27 licenses for Articulate 360 Studio for students enrolled in LT 8360 and LT 8400.

FY23
GSU Student Technology Fee Award — $18,873

Law, M. Funded 30 licenses for Articulate 360 Studio for students enrolled in LT 8360 and LT 8400.

FY22
GSU Student Technology Fee Award — $9,052

Law, M. Funded Articulate 360 for students enrolled in LT 8360 and LT 8400.

2020
GSU Student Technology Fee Grant Award — $8,500

Law, M. Expanded eLearning Development Suite from 6 to 15 seats for students enrolled in LT 8360 and LT 8400.

2019
GSU Student Technology Fee Grant Award — $6,500

Law, M. Funded Articulate 360 for students enrolled in LT 8360 and LT 8400.

Professional Development Initiative: Digital Badging & Micro-Credentialing

Developed and deployed an accelerated digital badging curriculum and infrastructure for corporate learning cohorts. Successfully implemented at Delta Air Lines for two consecutive years with a 100% completion rate across three micro-credentials:

LT 8151: Planning Projects (Digital Badge) LT 8152: Leading Projects (Digital Badge) LT 8153: Consulting Skills (Digital Badge)

Served as consultant to multiple GSU departments on digital badging program development, including Robinson College of Business Entrepreneurship Education Program, Adult Literacy Research Center, CINEMA Program at Crim Center, and Best Practices Training Initiative.