Online K-12 Certificate from the University of Memphis

(Please share with your colleagues in education)

Dear Educator,

The Instructional Design and Technology Department at the University of Memphis is pleased to offer the K-12 Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications. This graduate level, four course program is designed to help teachers meaningfully integrate technology into teaching and learning.

The Certificate is offered completely online and can be earned over the course of the summer.
Teachers who have completed the K-12 Certificate have remained in their classrooms to become models for technology integration. Others have leveraged this certificate to become technology integration specialists, such as technology facilitators, technology coaches, and curriculum integration specialists.

The four required courses (3 credit hours each) are:
• IDT 7061: Technology Integration in the Classroom
• IDT 7062: Introduction to Computer-Based Instruction
• IDT 7063: Seminar in Instructional Computing
• IDT 7064: School Change and the Internet
Enrollment is now open. To learn more and apply for the K-12 Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications, please visit our website:

http://memphis.edu/idt/k12_certificate.php

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Carmen Weaver at carmen.weaver@memphis.edu.

Dr. Carmen L. Weaver
Instructional Design and Technology
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
University of Memphis
415 A Ball Hall
Phone: (901) 678-1432
Email: carmen.weaver@memphis.edu
Fax: (901) 678-3881

To learn more about earning an online degree in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis, please visit http://idt.memphis.edu.

Florida State U. survey of grad students and informal learning

Dear Dr. Martindale,

My name is Alison L. Moore and I am a doctoral student enrolled in Florida State University’s Instructional Systems program working with Dr. Jim Klein. I am conducting a survey study of informal learning (with IRB approval) and would greatly appreciate your assistance in recruiting participants. The target population for this study is students enrolled in a graduate education program.

I would appreciate your help in sharing the secure survey link with your program’s graduate students. You can simply copy/paste/share the message directed to students listed below. Please make the link available via listserves, email, etc. and encourage students to read about the study.

Should you wish to contact me, feel free to send emails to alm06k.

Thank you very much for your help!

All best,
Alison L. Moore
Ph.D. Student
Instructional Systems Program
Florida State University

Dear Graduate Student,

In an effort to improve the learning experiences of education graduate students, a team from Florida State University is conducting a research study regarding your informal learning practices. Your input can help us identify how best to support graduate students. Our survey should take you approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Follow the link below (or copy/paste the entire URL into your browser) to access the online survey.

Survey link: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a5n6OXu8OQluJNz

Your input is very important to us and will be kept strictly confidential (used only for the purposes of this research project).

If you have any questions, please send emails to alm06k.

Sincerely,
Alison L. Moore
Ph.D. Student, Instructional Systems Program
Florida State University

Martindale elected to AECT Board of Directors

Congratulations to Dr. Trey Martindale, Associate Professor in Instructional Design and Technology, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), our flagship professional organization in instructional design and technology. Dr. Martindale was elected by the Association membership to a three year term on the Board. He was previously elected to terms on the Board from 2006 to 2009, and from 2009 to 2012.

About AECT:

The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed toward improving instruction through technology.  AECT members may be found in colleges and universities; in the Armed Forces and industry; in museums, libraries, and hospitals; in the many places where educational change is underway.  AECT members carry out a wide range of responsibilities in the study, planning, application, and production of communications media for instruction.

The Association has become a major organization for those actively involved in the designing of instruction and a systematic approach to learning.  It provides an international forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas for its members and for target audiences; it is the national and international spokesperson for the improvement of instruction; and, it is the most recognized association of information concerning a wide range of instructional and educational technology.  Along with our members, we have 24 state and six international affiliates who are all passionate about finding better ways to help people learn.  AECT is the oldest professional home for this field of interest and has continuously maintained a central position in the field, promoting high standards, both in scholarship and in practice.  AECT has 9 divisions and a Graduate Student Assembly that represent the breadth and depth of the field.  The association produces two bimonthly journals, Educational Technology Research and Development and TechTrends.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare job

From alumnus Stacy Clayton:

My employer, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, is hiring and searching for job applicants with educational/training experience and a clinical/nursing background. If you know of someone working towards a masters or who has completed a masters, has clinical/nursing/educational experience and is searching for a job, please forward this URL:
http://mlb.jobscience.com/JsrApp/index.cfm?cmd=showPositionDetail&positionID=510659&cobrandId=9000&masterId=mlbh001&accountId=EF23B57F-1422-1DAF-B1D4B736207BDA9B&prodApp=cc153c84-af0b-4f17-a32a-75aec3b65159

If potential applicants have questions, they may contact Patty Kelly (patty.kelly@mlh.org).

Thank you for your time.

U of M Offers New Presidential Tuition-Service Scholarships for Graduate Students

The University of Memphis is now offering new Presidential Tuition-Service Scholarships for Graduate Students. The scholarships are designed to cover the costs of tuition and fees for six hours of graduate coursework per semester. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis for one academic year and are contingent upon the students’ academic progress and successful completion of a service component.

“The University of Memphis is committed to investing in the future of our students,” said Dr. Karen Weddle-West, vice provost for Graduate Programs and director of Diversity Initiatives.

To be eligible to apply, students must:be fully admitted to a graduate program; sign a contract (after awarded) agreeing to a particular service component of 75 hours per semester; make satisfactory progress toward degree completion; and maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00. Scholarships are renewable. Graduate students who hold assistantships are not eligible.

“We are proud to add these new funds to our existing support of graduate students.” said Dr. M. David Rudd, U of M provost. “The Presidential Tuition-Service Scholarships will enable more students to enroll and complete graduate degrees.”

Recipients will be selected by a committee of faculty members in the respective programs. For more information about the Presidential Tuition-Service Scholarships, including a link to the application, visithttp://www.memphis.edu/gradschool/ga_awards_fellowships/pres_tuition_schol.php.

The University of Memphis is the flagship institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents System. Founded in 1921, it is recognized nationally for its academic, research and athletic programs. Today, the U of M educates more than 22,000 students and awards more than 4,000 degrees annually. Home to the largest honors program in the state, it is also ranked in the Top Ten for Student Internships on U.S. News & World Report’s Short List. For more information, visit http://www.memphis.edu.

Instructional Designer Position at MTSU

From: Barbara Draude

Please pass this on to anyone who you think might be interested:

Middle Tennessee State University has an Instructional Design Specialist position open and we invite qualified applicants who would want to join a small but dynamic instructional support team who work closely with faculty in six colleges with traditional, hybrid and online course design. For more information and to apply go to : https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Job Title: Specialist – Instructional Design

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic and Instructional Technologies, the Instructional Design Specialist will: serve as a consultant to assist faculty to create high quality learning opportunities; provide guidance for developing hybrid and online courses; assist faculty and academic divisions with revisions and updates to existing courses, adapting courses from one delivery method to another and developing new courses. The Specialist will apply and modify various instructional design models and components to develop high quality teaching and learning environments; assist to develop and deliver training and professional development programs and resources designed for new, full-time, and adjunct faculty, i.e. email circulations, seminars, forums, round-tables, etc.; assess faculty and staff needs for professional development and training; consult with academic divisions, faculty and other content experts to assure the design and development of instructional applications are pedagogically sound; advise faculty in the selection and use of effective instructional development tools and activities; collaborate with Academic and Instructional Technology Services and Information Technology staff, Academic Affairs, University College, and Walker Library to support faculty development initiatives throughout the campus; monitor and research new instructional methodologies and technologies applicable to instruction; facilitates the implementation of instructional innovations; assist in planning and publishing marketing materials, i.e. newsletters, web site, flyers, etc. and perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology (with emphasis on design), Learning/Educational Psychology, or a related field and three years of extensive experience consulting with faculty in course design, designing faculty and staff training and professional development programming in a university setting or other related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology (with emphasis on design), Learning/Educational Psychology, or a related field preferred. Experience teaching in a higher education setting also preferred.

Barbara J. Draude,
Assistant Vice President for Academic and Instructional Technologies;
Co-Director, Learning, Teaching and Innovative Technologies Center;
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street, Box 226
Murfreesboro, TN 37132-0001
Office: TCM 214B
Phone: 615-904-8383
Fax: 615-898-2018

Instructional Designer Position at MTSU

From: Barbara Draude

Please pass this on to anyone who you think might be interested:

Middle Tennessee State University has an Instructional Design Specialist position open and we invite qualified applicants who would want to join a small but dynamic instructional support team who work closely with faculty in six colleges with traditional, hybrid and online course design. For more information and to apply go to : https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Job Title: Specialist – Instructional Design

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic and Instructional Technologies, the Instructional Design Specialist will: serve as a consultant to assist faculty to create high quality learning opportunities; provide guidance for developing hybrid and online courses; assist faculty and academic divisions with revisions and updates to existing courses, adapting courses from one delivery method to another and developing new courses. The Specialist will apply and modify various instructional design models and components to develop high quality teaching and learning environments; assist to develop and deliver training and professional development programs and resources designed for new, full-time, and adjunct faculty, i.e. email circulations, seminars, forums, round-tables, etc.; assess faculty and staff needs for professional development and training; consult with academic divisions, faculty and other content experts to assure the design and development of instructional applications are pedagogically sound; advise faculty in the selection and use of effective instructional development tools and activities; collaborate with Academic and Instructional Technology Services and Information Technology staff, Academic Affairs, University College, and Walker Library to support faculty development initiatives throughout the campus; monitor and research new instructional methodologies and technologies applicable to instruction; facilitates the implementation of instructional innovations; assist in planning and publishing marketing materials, i.e. newsletters, web site, flyers, etc. and perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology (with emphasis on design), Learning/Educational Psychology, or a related field and three years of extensive experience consulting with faculty in course design, designing faculty and staff training and professional development programming in a university setting or other related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology (with emphasis on design), Learning/Educational Psychology, or a related field preferred. Experience teaching in a higher education setting also preferred.

Barbara J. Draude,
Assistant Vice President for Academic and Instructional Technologies;
Co-Director, Learning, Teaching and Innovative Technologies Center;
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street, Box 226
Murfreesboro, TN 37132-0001
Office: TCM 214B
Phone: 615-904-8383
Fax: 615-898-2018

Assistant Director Faculty Development Posting

http://www.uthsc.edu/hr/employment/

Asst. Director-Fac Development - 13000000A0

Description

Job Summary/Essential Job Functions: The Assistant Director of Faculty Development will manage faculty development activities for the College of Medicine. The position will collaborate with the Office of Medical Education (OME) and Graduate Medical Education (GME) to ensure that all accreditation requirements related to adequate faculty development are met. In addition, this position will conduct needs assessments throughout the College to ensure the most appropriate educational materials, sessions, courses and materials are developed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare asynchronous session/materials for faculty; primarily modules for Blackboard or equivalent.
2. Conduct individual, small, and large group workshops designed to optimize faculty education educational skill development.
3. Identify and acquire resources necessary for program implementation and evaluation.
4. Develop training material and resources that support faculty development efforts; develop and deliver programs and modules for faculty skill improvement in student resident learning, evaluation, and policies.
5. Lead the development and implementation of plans and programs to enhance faculty development effectiveness; provide strategic and operational leadership in the planning, support, and evaluation of faculty development program delivery.
6. Conduct regular needs assessments of faculty, preceptors, resident program directors, students, and residents to determine their perceived development needs related to the educational mission of the College.
7. Collaborate with the Office of Graduate Medical Education to determine faculty development needs to ensure compliance with ACGME institutional accreditation requirements.
8. Conduct individual, small, and large group workshops designed to optimize faculty educational skill development.
9. Promote recognition of the organization by participating, coordinating or encouraging efforts that enhance our organizational reputation at the local and national levels that may include publishing, networking activities or participation in key conference proceedings; identify and apply for external funding to support faculty development.
10. Track and report program participation, satisfaction, and other outcome measures to ensure continuous improvement of programs and services; conduct post training follow-up to ensure learning objectives have been met; develop the system to track all faculty development courses in the COM.
11. Provide reports to the GME Office, Medical Education Office, and individual training programs to comply with respective accreditation.
12. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree (preferably in education, medical
education, curricular instruction, adult education, or related area); five (5) years experience in faculty development, continuing education programs, or related experience. Candidate should possess the ability to meet deadlines, provide deliverables, and think independently; prior experience managing and meeting budgets; high degree of computer literacy to include Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management System(s), widely-used graphic design software, web-based technologies, and database applications. Must have operational knowledge of computer hardware, projection equipment, and peripheral audio-visual devices. Must have the ability to work with high level administration, physicians, and a broad range of varied cultural backgrounds; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

Job

Executive/Administrative

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-Memphis

Organization

Graduate Medical Educ-Admin

Schedule

Full-time

Aaron Haynes

Director, Graduate Medical Education

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

910 Madison Avenue Suite 1031

Memphis, TN 38163

901.448.5364 P

901.448.6182 F

Dr. Trey Martindale to Speak at E-Learn Memphis on Monday, April 15th, 4:30PM

You are invited to a meeting of E-Learn Memphis–a group of e-learning practitioners representing many businesses and organizations in the Memphis region.

Program note: Our previously planned speaker, Maria Hubbard, needed to be rescheduled due to a family situation.

• When: 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., April 15th, 2013
• Where: University of Memphis, Ball Hall 320. Map: http://bit.ly/9xzqNU
• Featured Speaker: Trey Martindale, Associate Professor, Instructional Design and Technology, University of Memphis • Who is Invited: anyone interested in teaching and learning • Parking: use the parking garage just north of Ball Hall
• Food: we will have light refreshments
• About E-Learn Memphis: http://elearnmemphis.wordpress.com/about/

Session Description: Resources for Preparing and Succeeding in Your Instructional Design Career

Dr. Martindale will share a collection of web resources (and how to use them) to help you have a successful career in instructional design and e-learning.

Speaker Biographical Sketch:

Trey Martindale is Associate Professor in the Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) program with the University of Memphis. He is a research scientist with the University of Memphis Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS), a collection of researchers from computer science, cognitive science, engineering, and linguistics who are creating intelligent tutoring and instructional systems of the future. More on his career and experience is here: http://treymartindale.com/about/

Please forward this notice to interested colleagues, or those you know involved in training and learning initiatives.

Fall Course — Developing grant proposals

ICL 8994 – Developing Proposals

Professor: Dr. Mark Conley

Fall, 2013 – Tuesdays from 5:30 until 8:30

This is a course about the procedures and techniques for the development of research, project and grant proposals. The emphasis in the course is on the design and writing of proposals for research study or in response to funding requests. The course will address ways to find sources of funding, responding to requests for proposals and how to set up grant projects once funding is secured. Grants at international, national and state/local are covered. A feature of the course will be teleconferences, webinars and guest speakers who serve in roles as fund directors, local and university-based grants administrators and staff as well as successful project directors. Course assignments and projects are completely individualized, with each student selecting a funding avenue to pursue and then developing a proposal. The course instructor will develop and model approaches to proposal writing by crafting a proposal to submit at the end of the course.

Students interested in taking the course are encouraged to contact:

Dr. Mark Conley at mwconley