UNIVERSITY TEACHING
Course Formats: Face-to-Face Instruction and Seminar, Blended/Hybrid Online Courses, Asynchronous Online Courses
Learning Management Systems: Canvas, Moodle, BlackBoard, with integration of additional, course-specific digital tools and applications for collaboration and communication, storytelling, productivity, and curation
Learning Management Systems: Canvas, Moodle, BlackBoard, with integration of additional, course-specific digital tools and applications for collaboration and communication, storytelling, productivity, and curation
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Adjunct Faculty, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2016-
LIS 688-11D Digital Storytelling
LIS 663 Library Services for Young People
LIS 635 Media Production for Library Services
Adjunct Faculty, McDaniel College, 2017-
LTS 514 Multimedia Development
Adjunct Faculty, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2016-
LIS 688-11D Digital Storytelling
LIS 663 Library Services for Young People
LIS 635 Media Production for Library Services
Adjunct Faculty, McDaniel College, 2017-
LTS 514 Multimedia Development
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2013-2016
LIS 617 Materials for Children
LIS 635 Media Production for Library Services
LIS 653 The School Library
LIS 654 School Library Curriculum
LIS 663 Library Services for Young People
LIS 688-06 Seminar in Digital Storytelling
LIS 698 Capstone
LIS 690 Independent Study
Faculty Teaching & Curriculum Responsibilities, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Chair, LIS Department Professional Programs (Curriculum) Committee
LIS Department Professional Programs (Curriculum) Committee
Review course proposals and changes, establish 3-year course plan, review course syllabi, study and propose program updates.
School of Education Curriculum Committee
Review and approve/suggest amendments to proposed course changes and updates from across the school.
Digital Storytelling Course Designer & Instructor
Designed and taught this special topics course. Highlights included the introduction of the Google+ Community discussion space for students to share projects and digital stories. In October 2014, ten students presented at the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference, a professional conference focusing on the future of libraries in the digital age. The session was entitled Channeling Energies in Library Digital Storytelling, and participants from around the world attended online.
LIS forum on assessment in online instruction
Planned and facilitated session on assessment in online courses for LIS faculty.
School library program faculty
Align curriculum and develop rubrics in accordance with ongoing updates in school library program (AASL) and teacher licensure (NCATE/CAEP) standards. Review and evaluate students’ work in the TaskStream online portfolio system. Maintain continuous improvement log.
New faculty member responsibilities
I constructed new syllabi for six courses, including selection of readings and media; development of weekly lectures and multimedia content for face-to-face instruction or online assignments, instructions, and rubrics; and in-class and online learning tasks. I designed the BlackBoard or Canvas course environments for these courses. I worked with LIS colleague Dr. Linda Gann to update the syllabus and course activities for LIS 653, including new readings, learning exercises, lectures, and assignments.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2013-2016
LIS 617 Materials for Children
LIS 635 Media Production for Library Services
LIS 653 The School Library
LIS 654 School Library Curriculum
LIS 663 Library Services for Young People
LIS 688-06 Seminar in Digital Storytelling
LIS 698 Capstone
LIS 690 Independent Study
Faculty Teaching & Curriculum Responsibilities, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Chair, LIS Department Professional Programs (Curriculum) Committee
LIS Department Professional Programs (Curriculum) Committee
Review course proposals and changes, establish 3-year course plan, review course syllabi, study and propose program updates.
School of Education Curriculum Committee
Review and approve/suggest amendments to proposed course changes and updates from across the school.
Digital Storytelling Course Designer & Instructor
Designed and taught this special topics course. Highlights included the introduction of the Google+ Community discussion space for students to share projects and digital stories. In October 2014, ten students presented at the Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference, a professional conference focusing on the future of libraries in the digital age. The session was entitled Channeling Energies in Library Digital Storytelling, and participants from around the world attended online.
LIS forum on assessment in online instruction
Planned and facilitated session on assessment in online courses for LIS faculty.
School library program faculty
Align curriculum and develop rubrics in accordance with ongoing updates in school library program (AASL) and teacher licensure (NCATE/CAEP) standards. Review and evaluate students’ work in the TaskStream online portfolio system. Maintain continuous improvement log.
New faculty member responsibilities
I constructed new syllabi for six courses, including selection of readings and media; development of weekly lectures and multimedia content for face-to-face instruction or online assignments, instructions, and rubrics; and in-class and online learning tasks. I designed the BlackBoard or Canvas course environments for these courses. I worked with LIS colleague Dr. Linda Gann to update the syllabus and course activities for LIS 653, including new readings, learning exercises, lectures, and assignments.
Tenure Track Faculty, Simmons College, 2011-2013
LIS 426 Curriculum and the School Library Teacher
LIS 495/498/499 School Library Practicum (Elementary and Secondary)
LIS 481 Children’s Literature and Media Collections
LIS 483 Young Adult Literature
Teaching Fellow/Teaching Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, 2008-2011
Instructor of Record: LIS 2326 Storytelling
Co-Instructor/Teaching Assistant:
LIS 2323 Resources for Young Adults
LIS 2327 Multicultural Resources
LIS 2774 School Library Media Center Management
LIS 2922 Practicum in School Library Media Programs
LIS 426 Curriculum and the School Library Teacher
LIS 495/498/499 School Library Practicum (Elementary and Secondary)
LIS 481 Children’s Literature and Media Collections
LIS 483 Young Adult Literature
Teaching Fellow/Teaching Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, 2008-2011
Instructor of Record: LIS 2326 Storytelling
Co-Instructor/Teaching Assistant:
LIS 2323 Resources for Young Adults
LIS 2327 Multicultural Resources
LIS 2774 School Library Media Center Management
LIS 2922 Practicum in School Library Media Programs