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TitleInstructional Technologist, Instructional Technology & Development DepartmentEducation

Master's in Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction, Central Michigan University
Secondary Mathematics Education Teaching Certification, Oakland University
Bachelor's in Mathematics and Chemistry, Oakland University

Work ExperienceI have a rich background in instructional design, course development, and technology integration. At Cleary University, I led the development and maintenance of online courses, significantly improving user experience through expert-level support and training on Learning Management Systems. Additionally, I worked as a Mathematics Educator at Waterford and Brandon School Districts, where I utilized data-driven approaches to enhance student learning and effectively managed hybrid teaching modes. My work is driven by a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance learning and operational efficiency, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skills in educational technologies and project management to every project I undertake.Professional Interests




I am passionate about leveraging gamification to enhance student engagement, believing that interactive and game-like elements can make learning more dynamic and enjoyable. My interest in artificial intelligence stems from its potential to personalize education, providing tailored learning experiences that meet individual student needs. Additionally, I am committed to effective project management, ensuring that educational projects are completed efficiently and meet the highest standards.




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Dr. Cierra Presberry

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Curriculum Development Specialist, Instructional Technology and Development Team
Education

Bachelor’s in Special Education, Michigan State University
Master’s in Teaching and Curriculum, Michigan State University
PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education, Michigan State University

Work Experience
My career started in Detroit, where I was a special education teacher at the elementary and secondary levels. During my doctoral program at MSU, I taught a variety of courses within the teacher preparation program in the areas of literacy and social studies. In my current role as a curriculum development specialist, I work with instructors to improve the quality of the online components of their courses.
Professional Interests
I am particularly interested in addressing issues of equity and ensuring that all students have access to the education they deserve.

Dr. Cui ChengTitleOnline Learning Specialist with the Instructional Technology and Development Team, MSU ITEducationPh.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, Michigan State UniversityM.A. in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Tianjin UniversityB.A. in English, Tianjin UniversityWork ExperienceA major part of my work is to assist faculty in course design and technology integration. I enjoy working with faculty from different disciplines across the campus and exploring a variety of course design contexts. I gained my Ph.D. from the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology program in the College of Education at MSU in 2020. During my doctoral studies, I had the opportunities to teach, design, and research courses of different modalities. Before coming to MSU, I worked in Beijing for several years in a technology company, focusing on user demand analysis and user experience design.Professional InterestsBroadly, I am interested in how technologies can facilitate, enhance, and even transform teaching and learning in higher education. Under this broad umbrella, I am specifically interested in user experience design and research, new literacies of reading and learning on the open Web for complex problem solving, and teaching and learning in online, hybrid, and synchronous hybrid courses, where face-to-face and online participants interact in real time through technologies.
 

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Instructional Technology & Design Team Manager Instructional Technology and Development TeamEducational TechnologyMSU IT
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MichiganMasters of Arts, May 2014 — Major: Education Technology  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan  Bachelor of Arts, May 2010 — Major: Elementary Education  Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan  Bachelor of Science, May 2002 — Major: Food Industry Management  

Work Experience
My years of experience within the public educational system as a teacher of both young and adult learners in combination with my experience as a Technology Coach and trainer within a large-scale school district and finally as an Instructional Designer and trainer in both a corporate setting and a public university setting has given me a solid work history foundation. My Bachelor’s degrees along with a Masters in Educational Technology, rounds out the educational component to my skill set and aligns my skills perfectly.   
I am very familiar with designing, facilitating and overseeing learning and development of staff training processes and procedures. In one of my position at Michigan State University I worked on the Student Information Systems (SIS) Project as a Training Program Developer III. My role was to produce training materials for the campus in a variety of formats. I produced training material for end users. To date I have produced self-guided trainings, videos and reference guides for the SIS Project. In another previous position as an Instructional Designer at XPO, I developed, scripted and shot all the training videos for the Less than a Truckload division, in addition to training videos I have also developed and cohosted interactive seminars and a learning summit using Skype, Zoom, Go To Meeting and Adobe Connect for worldwide audiences comprised of Executive Management, Management and Vice Presidents. I also created onboarding e-learning materials and curriculums for both new hires and current employees. This material is comprised of a mixture of webinar, e-learning and on the job training materials that focus on the core subject matters that employees need to become proficient at for their 30, 60 and 90 day evaluations.  
Professional Interests
There are several interests that capture my attention, but only a few garner my full dedication. With Mixed Realities and what they can offere, Learning and Development (L&D) can provide the best growth and experience. My goal is to make L&D engaging, entertaining, and rewarding. Because if we increase our potential for success when making L&D easier with technology, we maximize our knowledge which allows use to be more.
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 VR/AR Global Summit
The Third Teacher

Dr. Jennifer Wagner

Title
Instructional TechnologistD2L and Data CoordinatorInstructional Technology & Development TeamMSU IT - Educational Technology
Education

Certificate in Data Analytics, Google
Certificate in E-Learning Instructional Design, University of California, Irvine
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, Michigan State University
Associate in Computer Information Systems, Mott Community College
Bachelor’s in French & Linguistics, University of Michigan-Flint
Master’s in Linguistics & Teaching English as a Second Language, Oakland University
PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of South Australia

Work Experience
I have worked in higher education in three countries for the past 15 years. I started as a Writing Center tutor and then taught English, French and linguistics to undergraduate students in the US, France, and Australia. I had always enjoyed using technology to teach my courses, and so I decided to transition to helping both instructors and students navigate the many educational technology tools available today. I was an E-Learning Developer as well as a Helpdesk Support Technician before joining Michigan State University as an Instructional Technologist in 2020.
Professional Interests
I am interested in improving course design by integrating technology and accessibility, while offering technical support and training for instructors and learners. I also enjoy updating the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in our D2L content templates to add more consistency and interactivity to online courses. Additionally, I create ETL dataflows in Domo Analytics to query the D2L data sets and generate reports for instructors.
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This website provides a rubric to evaluate the overall effectiveness of instruction in online courses.

Topic Area: Online Teaching & Learning
Presented by: Jonathan Choti
Abstract:
In this talk, I discuss the changes I made to help students transition to remote instruction and how these changes ensured student success. In the changes, I incorporated student voices and paid special attention to student severally affected by the sudden transition. The adjustments I made focused on student participation, assessment, delivery methods, materials, student-to-student interaction, and student-to-instructor interaction. I make changes in my instruction especially to accommodate students badly hit by the abrupt move to online teaching in the spring of 2020. Unexpectedly, these changes benefited the entire classes I taught and ensured student success. The COVID-19 pandemic exerted undue strain on specific categories of our student population. The most affected were students who a) had to work for many hours, b) lacked technology and technical skills, c) were traveling, d) had physical and/or mental instability, and d) operate under severely deprived conditions. To help such students succeed, I diversified my assessment tasks, liberalized grading rubrics and deadlines, varied source materials, and adapted a wide range of teaching techniques to capture and sustain student attention in class. Thus, I sought student views on some aspects of the courses and prioritized their voices. I encouraged student participation and feedback, student-to-student interaction via group projects and breakout rooms. I related course materials to students lived experiences and became better organized. Moreover, I expressed by willingness to help with assignments, posted lecture slides on D2L before class, improved my online communication and reached out to struggling students while applauding top performers.
Session Resources: Importance of Inclusion and Student Voices (PowerPoint)

What are University Hybrid Technology Classrooms? 
University hybrid technology classrooms are classrooms  that are optimized for use in courses that have both online and in-person parts (hybrid courses). These classrooms are equipped with integrated, HD cameras that can pan, tilt, and zoom to meet the specific needs of each lecture. 
Compatibility with Zoom is a top priority in the university hybrid technology classroom design. In addition to cameras, each classroom features echo-cancelling technology that enables students to ask and answer questions, whether they are physically in the room or over Zoom. 
 
Training and Support 
Training is available via one-on-one instruction, group demos, and through a variety of on-demand sources, as listed below. 
Resources and Information 

University Hybrid Technology Classroom Quick Reference 
University Hybrid Technology Classroom - full manual 
Demonstration of University Hybrid Technology Classroom Hybrid Tech Cart Video Demo from July 16, 2020
University Hybrid Technology Classroom - Frequently Asked Questions

About Zoom
Zoom is a videoconferencing application that allows students to participate in hybrid technology classrooms over the internet. It is the primary tool used across MSU for remote learning. 
Whiteboard Application 
A built-in whiteboard application is provided in Zoom and can be accessed by clicking “Share Screen” and selecting “Whiteboard.” 
University hybrid technology classrooms have touch-enabled monitors allow instructors to draw on this digital whiteboard using a finger or stylus. 
Zoom Training 
The following video provides training for new users and instructions, including how to prepare Zoom for your course, share and present, use the whiteboard feature, and more: https://go.msu.edu/zoomtraining. 
 
For immediate support by a classroom technology technician, please contact the IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200.  
The MSU IT Service Desk can also address all questions, concerns, and help set up training sessions.