Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, 2014, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, Area of Specialization: Instructional Technology

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1 Jillian R. Powers, Ph.D. Assistant Professor College of Education Department of Teaching and Learning Florida Atlantic University 777 Glade Road Boca Raton, Florida (561) EDUCATION Degrees Honors Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, 2014, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, Area of Specialization: Instructional Technology M.Phil. Politics & Education, 2005, Columbia University, New York, New York Ed.M., Politics & Education, 2004, Teachers College Columbia University, New York, New York M.Ed., Elementary Education, 1996, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida B.A., Spanish, 1994, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts Finalist, Atlantic University, College of Education 2015 Outstanding Dissertation Award, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Certifications State of Florida Department of Education, Professional Educator's Certificate, Elementary Education National School Reform Faculty, Critical Friends Group Coach, September 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning, 2015 to Present Instructor, Department of Teaching and Learning, 2014 to 2015 Teach undergraduate and graduate level course in instructional technology in both distance learning and face-to-face formats Engage in curriculum development and assessment Advise instructional technology graduate students

2 Jillian R. Powers, Ph.D. page 2 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry, 2012 to 2013 Taught a field-based course for an undergraduate teacher preparation program Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, Florida Adjunct Instructor, Institute of Teacher Education, 2014 to 2015 Taught a hybrid course for an alternative route teacher certification program. Instructional Designer, Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education, 2013 to 2014 Designed, developed, and delivered instructional modules used to provide technology training for Early Childhood practitioners Worked collaboratively with a team of instructional designers to convert faceto-face courses to hybrid and online delivery methods Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida Computer Teacher, Preschool through 8 th Grade, 2006 to 2013 Developed and taught school wide technology curriculum Implemented research-based professional training for in-service faculty Developed and maintained the organization s 5 year technology plan Fort Lee School District, Fort Lee, New Jersey Computer Teacher, Kindergarten through 6 th Grade, 2000 to 2001 Taught technology concepts and computer applications to K-6 students Collaboratively developed an elementary computer curriculum, which was eventually adopted as the district standard Moriah School of Englewood, Englewood, New Jersey Computer Teacher, Elementary Grades, 1998 to 2000 Developed and taught elementary technology curriculum Designed and facilitated technology training for in-service faculty Worked with faculty to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York Research Assistant, 1997 to 1998 Assisted Professor Robert L. Crain with quantitative research examining career magnet schools and scattered-site public housing SIRS Publishing, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida Research Assistant, 1995 to 1996 Evaluated articles for reprint in K-12 educational research materials Wrote article abstracts prior to reprint in SIRS publications Saint Joseph s Episcopal School, Boynton Beach, Florida First Grade Assistant Teacher, 1994 to 1995 Assisted in the instruction of first grade students at a private school

3 Jillian R. Powers, Ph.D. page 3 Instruction Florida Atlantic University Courses TEACHING Undergraduate Courses EME Introduction to Technology for Educators EME Applied Educational Technology EDF Introduction to the Teaching Profession Graduate Courses EME Instructional Design EME Self-Regulated Learning Systems Palm Beach State College Courses Undergraduate EPI The Teaching and Learning Process Continuing Education HEO Introduction to Computers for Early Childhood Practitioners HEO Successful Communications for the Early Childhood Educator HEO Integrating Internet Resources into Early Childhood Education Advising Master s Degree Program in Social Foundations Instructional Technology Specialization, Department of Teaching and Learning, Florida Atlantic University, Summer 2015 to present. Responsible for communicating degree requirements and assisting students in developing a plan of study. Program Development New Course Development Florida Atlantic University EXCEED Grant Initiative, Summer Served on a work team to research and develop Elementary Education program revision options and opportunities to incorporate aspects of the Marzano instructional framework. Palm Beach State College, Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education, Served on a design team to develop new continuing education courses for early childhood practitioners including Integrating Internet Resources into Early Childhood Education (HEO 0241) and E-Learning Tools for Early Childhood Practitioners (HEO 0244).

4 Jillian R. Powers, Ph.D. page 4 Publications RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Brown, S., Bird, J., Musgrove, A., & Powers, J. (forthcoming) The Digital Journey: Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning. In C. X. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Learning Outcomes and Opportunities in the Digital Age. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Powers, J. (2014). Lutheran school teachers' instructional usage of the interactive whiteboard (Doctoral Dissertation). Available on ProQuest ( ). Conference Presentations Factors Influencing Parent Decision-Making Concerning the School Choice Provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act, Politics and Education Graduate Student Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University, April 29, Local Presentations SMART Board Basics, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, August Using Inspiration Software as an Instructional Tool, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, August 6, What's New With Renweb: A New Look, Interface, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, August 4, PowerPoint Jeopardy, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, June 4, Using PowerPoint for Instructional Purposes, Teacher In-service Day at Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, June 9, Taking Your Classroom Newsletter to the Next Level with Microsoft Publisher, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, April 15, Internet Resources Made Simple, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, April 1, Customizing Your RenWeb Teacher Web Page, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, February 21, Integrating PowerPoint into Teaching, Teacher In-service Day, Trinity Lutheran School, Delray Beach, Florida, January 17, 2007.

5 Jillian R. Powers, Ph.D. page 5 Integrating Kid Pix into the Elementary Classroom. Teacher In-service Day, Moriah School, Englewood, New Jersey, June Integrating WebQuest into the Elementary and Middle School, Teacher In-service Day, Moriah School, Englewood, New Jersey, June Internet Resources for Teachers, Teacher In-service Day, Moriah School, Englewood, New Jersey, June Service to Profession SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Peer Reviewer, Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT), California State University, July 2015 to present University Service Guest Speaker, Dissertation Proposal Writing Workshop, FAU Department of Curriculum, Culture and Education Inquiry, March 20, Co-organizer, Instructional Technology Graduate Community Gathering, FAU Department of Teaching and Learning, February 11, Service to Other Institutions Membership Chapel Offerings Committee, Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Yearbook Adviser, Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Student Newspaper Adviser, Trinity Lutheran School, Annual Dinner Auction Committee, Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Technology Oversight Committee, Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Computer Curriculum Committee, Fort Lee School District, 2000 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, 2015 to present Professional Development Social & Behavioral Research Investigator Refresher Courses, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Online, June 20, Getting Reviewers Accustomed to the Process of Evaluation (GRAPE) Camp, MERLOT of California State University (Online), Cathy Swift, June 2015 (3 hours)

6 Jillian R. Powers, Ph.D. page 6 Leading Rigorous Planning, Marzano Center Essentials for Achieving Rigor, Florida Atlantic University, Michal D. Toth & Carla Moore, March 27, 2015 (6 hours) Leading Goals and Scales, Marzano Center Essentials for Achieving Rigor, Florida Atlantic University, Kim Harris, April 22, 2015 (6 hours) Leading Monitor and Measure, Marzano Center Essentials for Achieving Rigor, Florida Atlantic University, Kim Harris, April 24, 2015 (6 hours) Leading Instructional Decision Making, Marzano Center Essentials for Achieving Rigor, Florida Atlantic University, Kim Harris, May 1, 2015 (6 hours) Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR): Using Rubric, Palm Beach State College, Paula Jones, QM Trainer, June 5, (8 hours) Critical Friends Groups New Coaches Training, The National School Reform Faculty, Michelle Matton, Director, September (5 days)