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Advancing Educational Technology: Insights and Strategies from Betsey Kennedy's Instructional Journey

This comprehensive document by Betsey Kennedy, an Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology at the University of West Georgia, encapsulates her academic journey through various courses, including data networks, integrating technology into curricula, and instructional design. It includes personal reflections, a SWOT analysis detailing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in education technology, as well as examples of innovative projects such as digital storytelling and video production. The document provides valuable insights for future educators on leveraging technology effectively.

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Advancing Educational Technology: Insights and Strategies from Betsey Kennedy's Instructional Journey

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  1. Betsey Kennedy Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology University of West Georgia

  2. Table of Contents • Personal Introduction • Initial SWOT Analysis • Course Work • 7471 – Data Networks for Instruction • 7464 - Integrating Technology into the Curriculum • 7470 - Videotape Production & Utilization • 8463 - Issues in Instructional Technology • 8461 - Diffusion of Innovations • 8102 - Lifespan Human Development • 8484 - Research Seminar • 8480 - Program Evaluation • 7461 - Instructional Design • Classroom Instruction • NETS and Conceptual Framework Chart • Field Experience Log and Disposition Rubric • Final SWOT Analysis

  3. Personal Introduction • Brief Bio • Curriculum Vitae • My Views on Technology in Education

  4. Initial SWOT Analysis • SWOT Analysis • Strengths: • High level of interest and willingness to experiment • Continued learning through professional development • Weaknesses: • Is technology being used as effectively as possible? • Timing, lack of time for advanced planning • Opportunities: • Numerous technology tools available • New learning through EdS program • Threats: • Emphasis on end-of-year tests forces “coverage” rather than teaching for understanding • Lack of time to prepare • Goals: • Connect students with outside groups and experts • Better evaluation of technology projects

  5. 7471 - Data Networks for Instruction • Network Plan

  6. 7464 - Integrating Technology into the Curriculum • Digital Storytelling (Wanda Wordhead) • Comic Life Project • Instructional Activity Example (Cross-Cultural Book Discussion) • Online Book Clubs - Article Summary

  7. 7470 - Videotape Production & Utilization • Camera Shoot Project • Immigration Video Project • Read with Your Child (Promotional Video) • Mortimer and Melinda: The Magnificent Magicians (Science Instructional Video) • Video in Education Paper

  8. 8463 - Issues in Instructional Technology • The Big Three (iRespond) • Program and Portfolio Podcast

  9. 8461 - Diffusion of Innovations • Diffusion and Adoption Reflection (AirLiner Slates) • Technology Training Podcast (ActivInspire Video Recorder Tool)

  10. 8102 - Lifespan Human Development

  11. 8484 - Research Seminar • Article Comparison Chart and Critique • Book Review • Research Plan • Retrospective Paper

  12. 8480 - Program Evaluation • Article Critique • Evaluation Contract • Evaluation Plan

  13. 7461 - Instructional Design • Instructional Design Comparison Paper • Student Instruction Projects • iRespond Training Module

  14. Classroom Instruction • Student-Created Stop Motion Animation (Example 1 / Example 2) • Explorers Voice Threads • Social Studies 2.0 Presentation Wiki

  15. NETS and Conceptual Framework Chart

  16. Field Experience Log and Disposition Rubric

  17. Final SWOT Analysis

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