BiographyAs expressed by April Chamberlain, “ Education is evolving due to the impact of the Internet. We cannot teach our students in the same manner in which we were taught. Change is necessary to engage students not in the curriculum we are responsible for teaching, but in school. Period.” For this reason, not only has it been my ambition to facilitate student learning in an innovative environment, but also to encourage teachers to become creative, resourceful thinkers when educating today's students. Because of this passion, I strive to attain the knowledge and competence to assist others in becoming technology innovators. Having been unceasingly driven by my passion for technology, I am preparing to pursue a doctoral degree in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis beginning Summer 2016.
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Doctoral Goals |
Throughout the course of my doctoral studies, the following are list of goals to attain:
I. To develop a sound understanding of the foundational principles essential to the designing and developing of an effective instructional technology program in a K-12 school environment. II. To construct an effective educational curriculum for online learning courses. III. To expand comprehension of research study design, research methodology, and data collection and analysis. IV. Collaboratively work with students and professors in the Instructional Design and Technology department to design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences. |
Professional Goals |
Within the next 3 years, my goals are:
I. To successfully complete and graduate from the Instructional Design and Technology Doctoral program. II. To contribute to the development, design, and implementation of a technology–infused educational plan to enhance student-learning experiences in school districts. III. To continuously coach and model for educators research based strategies that effectively integrate technology tools and resources to improve student learning Within the next 3-5 years, my goals are: I. To use my understanding of instructional planning, development, design and implementation to work as a curriculum consultant/developer of an instructional technology program for primary and secondary grades. II. To collaborate with colleagues to publish a referred journal article. Within the next 5-10 years, my goals are: I. To acquire a teaching position as a university professor in the instructional design and technology field. II. To become the director of an instructional technology department for a public school district. |