Courses:

• Current Semester Courses
• BIO 113
• BIO 114b
• BIO 327b

Research: Online learning and Distance Education. I also currently serve as the Director of Distance Learning for WKU.

4. General Biology OnLine PreLabs (Simulation) Author: Robert Wyatt A series of interactive exercises used to prepare students for the actual Lab exercises. Prelabs return... Type: Simulation Date Added: Jul 30, 2001

Peer Reviews (1) avg: Collections (4)

5. Wyatt, R.E., R.T. Nagao, and J.L. Key. (1992). Expression Patterns of the Soybean Proline-rich Protein Gene Family. The Plant Cell 4,1; 99-111.

6. Wyatt, R.E., W.M. Ainley, R.T. Nagao, T.W. Conner, and J.L. Key. (1993) Expression of the Arabidopsis AtAux2-11 Auxin-responsive gene in transgenic plants. Plant Molecular Biology 22:731-749.

Presentations/Publications 2009

1. Journals:
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Olfa Nasraoui, Robert Wyatt, "Metadata as Seeds for Building an Ontology Driven Information Retrieval System", International Journal of Hybrid Intelligent Systems (IOS Press), 2009. (in press)
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Olfa Nasraoui, Robert Wyatt, "Designing an Ontology-based Information Retrieval System in E-learning Domain System", Data & Knowledge Engineering (DKE) (Elsevier). (under review)
• "Engaging First Year Undergraduates in Hands-On Research Experiences:  The Upper Green River Barcode of Life Project".
  
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• “Adaptive Web-based Educational Platforms” in Technology Enhanced Learning: Best Practices (2008). Zhuhadar, Olfa Nasraoui, and Wyatt. Ed. Huang, Gasevic, and Lytras, IDEA Groups.
• Online Biology Pre-Labs, first steps to online labs. Robert Wyatt. Syllabus, June 2003.
2. In-proceedings Publications
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Multi-model Ontology-based Hybrid Recommender System in E-learning Domain", The 2009 IEEE /WIC/ACM International Conferences on Web Intelligence (WI'09)",15–18 September 2009, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Milano, Italy.
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Automated Discovery, Categorization and Retrieval of Personalized Semantically Enriched E-learning Resources ", The Third IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing (ICSC-09), Berkeley, CA, USA - September 14-16, 2009.
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Evaluating Multi-Model (Metadata - Semantic) Information Retrieval System", ICAI'09 - The 2009 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Las Vegas, Nevada,USA, 2009. 
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "How to Build an Ontology Driven Information Retrieval System in E-learning Domain", IKE'09 - The 2009 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2009.
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Visual Ontology-based Information Retrieval System", IV 2009 : The 13th IEEE International Conference on Information Visualisation: OSINT-WM - Open Source Intelligence and Web Mining, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, Spain, 2009.
• Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Model Driven Architecture: How to re-model an E-learning Web-based System to be ready for the Semantic Web?", AIED 2009 (IOS Press): The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, SWEL'09: Ontologies and Social Semantic Web for Intelligent Educational Systems, Brighton, UK, 2009. 

Other

1. Zhuhadar Leyla and Robert Wyatt. Innovative usage and practical solution for closed captioning" Tegrity User Conference. 2009. San Francisco, California.
2. Romero, E. and Zhuhadar, L. and Wagner, C. and Wyatt, R., “Web-Based Technology Use and Computer Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Faculty Perceptions of Support for the Implementation of eLearning”, ELML'09, 2009 Cancun, Mexico.
3. Zhuhadar, L. and Romero, E. and Wyatt, R., “The Effectiveness of Personalization in Delivering E-learning Classes”, Advances in Computer-Human Interactions, 2009. ACHI'09, Cancun, Mexico.
4. Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Dual Representation of the Semantic User Profile for Personalized Web Search in an Evolving Domain", AAAI 2009 Spring Symposia: Social Semantic Web: Where Web 2.0 Meets Web 3.0, March 23-25, 2009, Stanford, California.
5. Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Robert Wyatt, "Metadata Domain-knowledge Driven Search Engine in "HyperManyMedia" E-learning Resources",CSTST-08: International Conference on Soft Computing as Transdisciplinary Science and Technology, IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society , EUSFLAT society, European Neural Network Society, IEEE France Section, and in Cooperation with ACM SIGAPP.fr, October 27-31, 2008, Gergy Pontoise, Paris, France.
6. Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Wyatt Robert, "A Comparison Study Between Generic and Metadata Search Engines in an E-learning Environment", IKE'08 - The 2008 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering, July, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
7. Zhuhadar Leyla, Nasraoui Olfa, Wyatt Robert, “Knowledge Mining for Adaptive Multimedia Web-based Educational Platform”, Book Chapter:
   Technology Enhanced Learning: Best Practices, April, 2008, Idea Group, 2008.
8. "HyperManyMedia Enriched E-learning Resources". Leyla Zhuhadar and Robert Wyatt*. First International Conference of the new Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE). April 27-30, 2008. Banff, Alberta, Canada.
9.  “ManyMedia platform for a Web-based Educational materials”. Leyla Zhuhadar and Robert Wyatt*. 13th Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. Nov 7-9, 2007. Orlando, FL.
10. “A 'Manymedia' Solution for Distance Ed. Students”. Robert Wyatt* and Leyla Zhuhadar. Engaging the Spirit 2007: Tools for Student Success. Bowling Green, Kentucky August 20, 2007.
11. “Using the DELO Testing Center for Student Success” Pam Wilson*, Tabitha Spain*, Margie Bowker* and Robert Wyatt*. Engaging the Spirit 2007: Tools for Student Success. Bowling Green, Kentucky August 20, 2007.
12. (Invited) “Accessibility Compliance in Distance Learning: Barrier-Free Multimedia” L. Zhujadar and R. Wyatt*. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching – MERLOT Seventh International Conference. August 7-9, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana.
13. “Knowledge Mining for an Adaptive Multimedia Web-based Educational Platform” Leyla Zhuhadar*, Olfa Nasraoui, and Robert Wyatt. 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (Conference paper) July 9-13, 2007. Los Angeles, CA.
14. “Accessibility Compliance in Distance Learning: Barrier-Free Multimedia” l. Zhujadar and R. Wyatt EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Meeting“Creating a Successful Learning Culture: Connecting Learners, Communities, and Information” January 22–24, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia.
15. Keynote Speaker, Innovative Professor Conference. Aug. 16-18, 2006 Austin Peay State University.
16. “The Carnegie Unit, "seat time" and alternative course scheduling: More than two ways to skin a cat”. Robert Wyatt. At the Engaging the Spirit: Enhancing Student Learning Conference. September 18, 2005, WKU, Bowling Green Kentucky.
17. “A Day in the Life of a Learning Object” Robert Wyatt. At the 5th Annual MERLOT International Conference "Engaging the Global Community - Looking Over the Horizon", July 25 – 28, 2005, Nashville, Tennessee.
18. “A Day in the Life of a Learning Object” Robert Wyatt. At the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: Engaging Students for Success, May 22-23 2005, Lexington, KY.
19. “The Tegrity Learning System” Robert Wyatt* and Michael McAllister* (VP Tegrity Corp.). At the Breaking Down Barriers conference, September 30 and October 1, 2004, Erlanger, Kentucky. A joint conference of Connected Learning in Kentucky (CLiK), Kentucky Higher Education Computing Conference (KHECC) and the State-Assisted Academic Library Council of Kentucky (SAALCK). “KYVU and KYVL.
20. Keynote Speech and Panel participation: Keynote “Online Labs: A Look at Virtual Laboratories”. Robert Wyatt. The Tennessee Board of Regents Online Degree Program E-Learning Academy. Panel Track One: The Pedagogy of Online Teaching and Learning in the Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Education and Nursing; Spanish ~ Math~Nursing~Chemistry ~Biology. The Renaissance Center, Dickson TN. June 21-22, 2004.
    RODP presentation June 2004
21. .“PDA’s and Instruction: Basics” Robert Wyatt and Bill Pfohl.
    Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Western Kentucky University. February 25, 2004.
22. .“Interactive Science Labs” - Syllabus 2003, Panel Session. July 27-30, 2003, San Jose, CA. Stanford University.
23. .“Online Testing and Assessment” Robert Wyatt. Presented by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Instructional Technology, Western Kentucky University. June 2002.
24. .“Dreamweaver 3, a hands-on workshop, making your websites more Interactive”. Robert Wyatt. The Instructional Technology -Conference Presented by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Instructional Technology, Western Kentucky University. (1.) June 3 & 4, 1999. (2.) May 16-19, 2000.
25. “The Dilemma of Distance Learning”. Robert Wyatt - Oct. 27, 2000, Murray State University.
26. .“Cloning of Putative Lectin Genes From Tropical Legumes Using PCR” Robert E. Wyatt, Shekema A. Hodge, and Triscia Wharton. Presented at the Caribbean Conference on Isozymes and Gene Families. December 6-10, 1995. Barbados, W.I.
27. “Cloning of Putative Lectin Genes using PCR and Degenerate Primers to the Phytohemagglutinin gene PhyE”. Robert E. Wyatt, Shekema A. Hodge, and Triscia Wharton. Presented at the 4th annual Caribbean Food Crop Society Conference, August 1-4, 1994, St. Thomas USVI.

Leisure Interests: Sailing

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