Bethany Barker

9325 Cliff Springs Trail

Columbus, OH 43240
614-746-3020
Barker.332@osu.edu
Education
Ph.D., (expected, May 2016)

M.A., June, 2012

B. A., June 2003

The Ohio State University, School of Communication.

Interdisciplinary Specialization in College and University
Teaching.
The Ohio State University, School of Communication.
Otterbein College, Broadcasting Communications, minor
Music. Graduated With Honors.

Dissertation
Multitasking in the Classroom: Motivations and Norms of Distracted Learning: Exploring
motivations and perceived accepted normative behaviors surrounding distractive multitasking in
learning environments. Results from quantitative studies will yield recommendations for
improving engagement within learning environments. Special emphasis will be given to
comparisons of traditional in-person and online learning environments.
Committee: Dr. Zheng Wang (Chair), Dr. David Ewoldsen, Dr. Daniel McDonald, Dr. Nancy
Rhodes
Courses Taught
Independent Teaching, Communication 3331: Communication and Decision Making, 2014.
Created engaging lectures, activities, and assessments appropriate for upper-level course
with the goals of helping students to understand pertinent theories and applications of
judgment and decision making.
Independent Teaching, Communication 3325: Introduction to Organizational Communication,
2013.
Implemented an active learning approach using case studies and activities to assist students
in learning theories of Organizational Communication and applying these theories to real
world situations.
Independent Teaching, Communication 3413: Media Entertainment, 2013.
Designed lectures, activities, assignments, and rubrics that create a connection between
Communication theories and students individual media use.
Independent Teaching, Communication 4820: Public Opinion, 2012.
Designed the course to translate from quarters to a truncated summer semester. Created
lectures and assignments intended to illustrate the influence of media and social systems on
public opinion of politics and policy making.
Independent Teaching, Communication 367: Persuasive Communication, 2012, 2015.

Lectured, created and administered assignments, quizzes and tests. Worked with other
instructors for this course to create a test bank and met regularly to discuss best practices.
Independent Teaching, Communication 321: Principles of Effective Public Speaking, 2011.
Lectured and facilitated class activities intended to improve each students public speaking
skills.
Collaborative Teaching, Communication 3160: Research Methods, 2012.
Worked with supervising professor on transitioning the course from quarters to semesters.
Independently taught lab sessions and led group projects that allowed students hands-on
experience with social science research methodology and statistical analysis.
Teaching Assistant, Communication 1101: History of Communication, 2013, 2015.
Assisted with first ever online course for the School of Communication. Helped to create
Question Library in learning management system and set up online exam format for both
in-class and online students. Assisting with implementation of Mobius SLIP program to
improve student engagement and feedback for Spring 2015 session. Currently assessing
online section for compliance with Quality Matters online course rubric.
Teaching Assistant, Communication 431: Strategic Communication Principles, 2011, 2014,
2015.
Created quizzes and exam questions. Kept office hours and promptly responded to student
inquiries. Graded writing assignments and exam essays.
Teaching Development Activities
Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in College Teaching
Completed all coursework to attain the GIS in College Teaching. Coursework included
departmental mentorships and classes through Education Policy and Leadership and
Education Technology. Course work emphasized course design, online education and adult
learning theory.
Graduate Associate Teaching Award Nominee, 2013, 2014, 2015.
Outstanding Teaching Recognition, OSU School of Communication, Spring 2013, Autumn 2014.
Grant Committee
Paired with Kristie Sigler to write and administer UCAT Seed Grant. School of
Communication was awarded $10,000 grant for graduate teaching development for 20132014 school year based on application. Developed online training modules for incoming
Communication GTAs, coordinated teaching development events, and conducted needs
assessments for School of Communication GTA program. Implementing GTA Teaching
Resources web page and continued development and assessment of the orientation.
Contributor, Dynamics of Persuasion, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), 2013.

Worked with the publisher and author to create supplemental materials to be included in
the updated edition of the instructors manual. Found open source videos for each chapter
and wrote 3-4 discussion questions relating to chapter materials and the video for
instructors to use in the classroom.
Course Development Assistant
Chosen by the School of Communication to be the only graduate student charged with
adapting the 1101 course to an online format. Worked with Distance and eLearning
professionals to learn new uses of University resources and develop implementation plans
for course. Successful completion of the first course delivery led to increased enrollment
for second offering.
Facilitator, Teaching Orientation, University for the Center of Advancement and Teaching, 2012,
2013.
Facilitated orientation workshops for incoming and current graduate students.
Professional Experience
Clinical Receptionist, OhioHealth, Columbus, OH: March 2010-December 2013.
First contact for patients prior to outpatient radiology procedures. Obtained and managed
patient registration information. Coordinated with various doctors offices and clinics to
obtain patient prescriptions and information vital to upcoming radiology procedures.
General office duties included filing both paper and electronically, mailing, reports and
maintaining the timeliness of the daily schedule for the Wilkins Imaging Center.
Business Account Manager, Cheryl & Co., Westerville, OH: Sept. 2006- Jan. 2009.
Managed over 400 buying accounts mostly ranging from $1K- $42K in yearly spending.
Handled all aspects of service for accounts including customer service, communication
with accounting and order processing. Managed assistant and seasonal assistant as part of
a team sales environment. Coordinated with staff from business gifts, merchandising, and
distribution to provide innovative and individualized gifts for customers. Analyzed data
to determine buying patterns and optimize service. Controlled communication with new
and potential customers on future gifting projects. Achieved highest percentage of goal
for any account manager in FY08. Awarded Stellar Sales Award for performance in
FY08 2nd Quarter which dictates close to 80% of the years sales.
Freelance Video Editor/Sports Intern, WBNS 1OTV, Columbus, OH: Jun.2001-Jun. 2005.
Responsible for video production in award winning news, sports and special broadcasts.
Coordinated sports intern schedules, activities and instruction. Redeveloped the sports
intern program by creating training tools, setting schedules and assigning duties
appropriate to skill level. Produced episodes of Wall to Wall Sports and regular
sportscasts. Filled in as additional non-linear editor for the news team during the switch
to the Grass Valley editing system. Continued to fill in as needed for news department
editors.
Research Publications
Wang, Z., Solloway, T., Tchernev, J., Barker, B. (2012). Dynamic motivational

processing of anti-marijuana messages: Coactivation begets attention. Human

Communication Research, 38(4), 485-509.
Wang, Z., Solloway, T., Tchernev, J., & Barker, B. (2011). Dynamic motivational processing of
anti-drug messages: mixed feelings and attention. Psychophysiology, 48.
Conference and Research Group Presentations
Barker, B. (2012). Impact of music on processing public service announcements. Paper presented
at the Midwestern Music Cognition Symposium, May 2013, Columbus, OH.
Barker, B. (2012). Decoding the musical message. Paper presented at the International
Communication Association annual meeting, May 2012, Phoenix, AZ.
Wang, Z., Collier, J. & Barker, B. (2011). Revisit the impact of question order on the third
person effects. Paper presented at the International Communication Association annual
meeting, May 2011, Boston, MA.
Presented in Chassis Research group regarding Dynamic Motivational Processing of AntiMarijuana Messages, February 2011.
Wang, J., Solloway, T., Tchernev, J., Barker, B. (2011). Dynamic motivational processing of
anti-marijuana messages: Coactivation begets attention. Paper presented at the
National Communication Association annual meeting, November 2011, New Orleans,
LA.
Wang, J., Solloway, T., Tchernev, J., Barker, B. (2011). Dynamic motivational processing of
anti-drug messages: Mixed feelings and attention. Paper presented at the Society of
Psychophysiological Research 51st annual conference, September 2011, Boston, MA.
Working Papers
Dissertation on the motivations and normative influences of multitasking in classroom settings,
collecting data fall 2015.
Influence of Musical Features on Public Service Announcements, analyzing skin conductance
data and revising for publication submission.
Food Allergies and Music in Narratives, Collaboration with Dr. Daniel McDonald and Melissa
Abo, designing follow-up study.

Other Professional Development

Carmen Quizzes, Digital Union, July 2013.
Carmen Connect (Adobe Connect), Digital Union, July 2013.
The International Communication Association Annual Conference, May 2011, May 2012.

Heart Rate Variability, Mindware Seminar Series, September 2010.

Writing and Critical Thinking, University Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Nov. 2010.
Planning a Class Session, University Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Oct. 2010.
Service
Laboratory Demonstrations, Communication and Psychophysiology Lab, 2010-2014
Demonstrations for graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and alumni. Involved
coordination of lab personnel and equipment set-up. Demonstrations provided explanation
of the Mindware system and physiological measures including EEG, HRV, and skin
conductance to advance understanding of use of the measures in cognitive and
communication research.
Guest Speaker, Humanities Scholars Dinner and Dialogue, October, 2012.
Invited by a former student to speak to the scholars group on the role of media in
influencing public opinion during elections.
Laboratory Operations Manager, Communication and Psychophysiology Lab, 2011-2012.
Collected data using measures including cardiovascular activities and facial EMG with
the MindWare system and EEG measures utilizing the BioLab system. Trained
graduate and undergraduate students to use CAPLab equipment and protocols.
Assisted in writing general lab protocols and implementing new organizational
processes.