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Ed.D. : Instructional Design & Technology
University of Memphis

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Below is a list of the courses I completed as a part of my doctoral work.

ICL 9000 - Dissertation

U of Memphis / Dr. Szapkiw & Dr. Mims
Fall 2016 / 9 credits


Overview/Projects:
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  • This course focused on working on the dissertation and getting ready for the dissertation proposal defense. Yes! I did it.
  • I successfully defended and completed my dissertation, Adaptive Learning in K-8 Mathematics Education: Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions on March 31, 2017.

ICL 8995 - Research Seminar

U of Memphis / Dr. Szapkiw
Fall 2016 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
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  • This course focused on the Comprehensive Exams. Yes! I passed.

EDPR 8562 - Designing Qualitative Research

U of Memphis / Dr. Nordstrom
Summer 2016 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
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  • We wrote a draft of our Dissertation Proposal in this class. 

IDT 8600 - Seminar in IDT Research

U of Memphis / Dr. Weaver
Summer 2016 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
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  • We learned about comps, dissertation proposal, instructional intervention, and IRB.

IDT 7095 - DEVELOPING INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS I​I

U of Memphis / Dr. Weaver
Spring 2016 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
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  • We worked in a group and developed an online instructional product for a client. My group worked with the UofM to create an online module for students.
  • My blog for the course.

IDT 7072 - Seminar on Online Instruction

U of Memphis / Dr. Martindale
Spring 2016 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  • We learned about the components and characteristics of a quality online course. Loved this class! Learned a lot of very practical things to make my online courses better.
  • My projects. 

EDPR 8542 - Statistical Methods Applied to Education II

U of Memphis / Dr. Harrell-Williams
Spring 2016 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  • Continuation from Stats I. ANOVA, ANCOVA, multiple linear regression, and SPSS.

IDT 8500 - Evaluation & Synthesis of IDT Research

U of Memphis / Dr. Smaldino
Fall 2015 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  •  We explored the process of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.

EDPR 8541 - Statistical Methods Applied to Education I

U of Memphis / Dr. Harrell-Williams
Fall 2015 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  • The basics. Normal distributions, correlation coefficients, linear regression, sampling, hypothesis testing, and using SPSS. 

IDT 7090 - Developing Interactive Learning Environments I

U of Memphis / Mr. Joey Weaver
Fall 2015 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  • This course covered aspects of developing e-learning environments - multimedia theory . We spent time applying  Dreamweaver, Articulate Studio, and Articulate Storyline. 
  • ​My projects.

EDPR 8561 - Qualitative Research in Education

U of Memphis / Dr. Nordstrom
Summer 2015 / 3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  • We learned about qualitative research and how to conduct it.
  • We had the opportunity to conduct several different research methods to collect research data.

IDT 8092 - Research IDT

U of Memphis / Dr. Weaver
Summer 2015 /  3 credits


Overview/Projects:
  • We did the literature review for our dissertation as a part of this course. It was intense!
  • We kept a blog throughout the course to reflect on our learning.

IDT 7078 - Learning with Web 2.0 and Social Media

U of Memphis / Dr. Mims
Spring 2015 / 3 credits


Projects:
  • Infographic: Managing Your Online Identity // Select a topic. Research. Present thinking visually.
  • Engaging Mobile Activities: QR Codes & Augmented Reality // Create activities that could be used to engage students with mobile devices.
  • Emaze Presentation: Connecting Several Web 2.0 Ideas // Create a visual representation of the Web 2.0 topics covered. Use the Connect. Extend. Challenge. Thinking Routine to create your visual.

IDT 7074 - Theory and Models of Instructional design

U of Memphis / Dr. Tamim
Spring 2015 / 3 credits


Projects:
  • Instructional Model Paper & Video // Select an instructional model. Research. Write. Create video.
  • Annotated Bibliography // Select a topic. Research. Create an annotated bibliography.
  • Learning Theory Paper & Video // Select a learning theory. Research. Write. Create video.
  • Research Paper // Select a topic. Research. Write.

IDT 8100 - Scholarly practice in Instructional Design & Technology

U of Memphis / Dr. Lowther
Fall 2014 / 3 credits


Projects:
  • Annotated Bibliography // Research a topic. Find scholarly articles. Create an annotated bibliography.
  • Curriculum Vitae // Create a CV that follows APA formatting guidelines.
  • Research in the ID Process // Create a presentation to explain the role that research plays in the ID process.
  • APA Quiz // Create a quiz on APA formatting using Google forms.
  • Scholarly Product Outline // Research a topic and create an scholarly outline for a research paper.
  • Dissertation Outline // Outline the first three chapters of your dissertation.

IDT 7052 - Introduction to instructional Design & Technology

U of Memphis / Dr. Mims
Fall 2014 / 3 credits


Projects:
  • Visual Timeline of IDT // Create a visual timeline that captures the history of IDT.
  • Synthesize Research Articles // Find a few research articles and synthesis the info into a 1-page paper.
  • IT Leader Presentation (References) // Select a leader in IDT and create a video to tell his/hear story.
  • Visual Definition of IDT // Create a visual definition of IDT. Video, graphic, etc. I created an infographic.
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