Curriculum Vitae
CURRENT APPOINTMENT
2010-Present Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
College of Education
Georgia Southern University
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2010. Curriculum and Instruction
Concentration: Educational Technology
Kennedy, K. (2010). The essence of the virtual school practicum: A phenomenological study of pre-service teachers' experience in a virtual school.
Unpublished dissertation. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Online Teaching Certificate, Online Teaching Associates, 2009.
M.L.I.S., Florida State University, 2005. Library and Information Science
Concentration: Children’s and Young Adult Literature
B.A., University of Florida, 2000. English
Concentration: Children’s and Young Adult Literature
EXPERIENCE
August 2012 - May 2013
Temporary Assistant Professor. Leadership, Technology and Human Development. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. FT, non-tenure-track.
Teach masters and doctoral level courses in online teaching and learning, technology integration in learning environments, and advanced
instructional design; design webinars for Digital Wave Project.
August 2010 – August 2012
Assistant Professor. Leadership, Technology and Human Development. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. FT, tenure-track.
Teach courses in instructional design and information resources to graduate-level students who are working to degrees and certification as
educational technologists and school media specialists; collaborate on research and practice presentations and articles with colleagues; serve on
college and departmental committees; collaborate with content methods faculty to integrate technology with middle grades preservice teachers.
August 2007 – August 2010
Doctoral student & Alumni Fellow, School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education, University of Florida.
Dissertation title: The essence of the virtual school practicum: A phenomenological study of pre-service teachers’ experience in a virtual school;
served as researcher, teacher, colleague, pursued and completed a PhD in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in the use of educational
technologies in classrooms and in online learning environments. Taught Integrating Technology into the Elementary/PreK Curriculum (EME4401) –
undergraduate-level pre-service teacher education course - taught three-hour block five sections over four semesters; set up student assessments;
created lesson plans; graded students’ work; set up a course management site in Moodle – Open-source learning management system, where
students had a blended experience, participating in discussion boards and accessing additional materials/resources. Taught Foundations of
Educational Technology (EME5054 – Graduate-Level Education Course for Ed.D. cohort; co-taught online – 1 section alongside Dr. Kara Dawson; set
up a course management site in Moodle; helped to brainstorm ideas for how to present the course online; assisted in assessing students’ work;
participated in discussion board conversations. Co-coordinated practicum experiences with Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh for pre-service teachers.
August 2005 – August 2007
Engineering Outreach Librarian, George A. Smathers Libraries, Marston Science Library, University of Florida. FT, tenure-track.
Provided reference services, computer bibliographic searching, Internet database searching, selection, collection management and development,
bibliographic instruction, library liaison services to Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear & Radiological Engineering, and Biomedical
Engineering departments, worked with off-campus research and education center for the UF College of Engineering and provided library support
services to distance learning engineering students in UF’s Electronic Delivery of Graduate Engineering (EDGE) program.
August 2004 – May 2005
Supervisor Librarian Intern, Florida State University London Study Centre Library, Florida State University, London, UK. FT.
Provided reference services, computer bibliographic searching, Internet database searching, selection, library liaison services to ten other school
programs per semester, made policies and drafted procedure manuals. Learned how an international academic library works by consulting resources
on the differences between information policy in the US versus England (and the rest of Europe); gained knowledge in cataloging print and electronic
materials; provided reference services to patrons; managed, evaluated, and supervised staff, provided bibliographic instruction.
May 2004 – August 2004
Reference Assistant (Intern), University of Florida, Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, FL. PT.
Staffed reference desk; answered email reference questions; observed chat reference sessions; answered both simple and advanced reference
questions; developed print educational materials; developed online educational materials; developed and taught a hands-on bibliographic instruction
class; provided reference services, computer bibliographic searching, Internet database searching, bibliographic instruction, created web tutorials for
library databases using Camtasia.
TEACHING
Georgia Southern University (2010 – present)
Graduate Courses
Fall 2012
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technologies (ITEC8630)
Pedagogy of Online Learning (ITEC8135)
Field Experience in Online Teaching and Learning (ITEC8136)
Summer 2012
School Library Programming (FRIT7090)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Instructional Technology Foundations (ITEC7530)
Spring 2012
Reference and Information Sources (FRIT7136)
Society, Culture, and Technology (ITEC7090)
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Fall 2011
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technologies (ITEC8630)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Collaboration with Social Studies Methods faculty (MGED3432)
Summer 2011
School Library Programming for Teens/Young Adults (FRIT7090)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Instructional Technology Foundations (ITEC7530)
Spring 2011
Practicum in School Library Media (FRIT7737)
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Fall 2010
Reference and Information Sources (FRIT7136)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
University of Florida (2007 – 2010)
Graduate Courses
Designing Technology-Rich Curricula (EME5207)
Foundations of Educational Technology (EME5054)
Undergraduate Courses
Integrating Technology into the Elementary School Curriculum (EME4401) (5 sections)
Integrating Technology into the Preschool Curriculum (ECE4401)
COURSE DESIGN
Georgia Southern University
New Course
Field Experience in Online Teaching and Learning (ITEC8136)
Society, Culture, and Technology (ITEC7090)
School Library Programming (FRIT7090)
Course Redesign
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technology (ITEC8630)
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed
Articles
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (Submitted). Design and development of field experiences in K-12 online learning environments. Manuscript submitted
for publication. 31 pages.
Archambault, L., Bender, S., & Kennedy, K. (Submitted). Cyber-Truancy: Addressing issues of attendance in the digital age. Manuscript submitted for
publication. 26 pages.
Tysinger, P. D., Kennedy, K., Tysinger, J. A., & Diamanduros, T. D. (Submitted). Applying school psychology practice to K-12 online learning
environments. Manuscript submitted for publication. 15 pages.
Kennedy, K., Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (Submitted). Pre-service teachers’ experience in a virtual school. Manuscript submitted for publication. 36
pages.
Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (Submitted). Qualities virtual school teachers perceive as desirable in prospective virtual school teacher applicants.
Manuscript submitted for publication. 45 pages.
Kennedy, K. & Koro-Ljungberg, M. (Submitted). Using qualitative methodology to conduct research in K-12 virtual schools. Manuscript submitted for
publication. 17 pages.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012). Offering pre-service teachers field experiences in K-12 online learning: A national survey of teacher education
programs. Journal of Teacher Education, 63(3), 185-200.
Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2010). Development and support of online teachers: The roles of mentors in virtual schools. Journal of Technology
Integration in the Classroom, 2(3), 37-42.
DiPietro, J., Drexler, W., Kennedy, K., Buraphadeja, V., & Liu, F. (2010). Collaborative preparation for qualifying exams. TechTrends, 54(1), 25-32.
http://1.usa.gov/zCqVi1
Kennedy, K., Liu, F., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2009). Women in educational technology: Content analysis of AACE journals 2004-2007. AACE
Journal, 17(3), 155-179. http://editlib.org/?fuseaction=Reader.PrintAbstract&paper_id=28303
Kennedy, K., Cataldo, T., Davis, V., Gonzalez, S., & Newsom, C. (2008). Evaluating continuing resources: Perspectives and methods from science
librarians. Serials Librarian, 55(3), 428-443. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03615260802059064#preview
Kennedy, K., Gonzalez, S., & Cenzer, P. (2008). Student perspectives on library school degrees and the hiring process. Journal of Education for Library
and Information Science, 48(4), 284-293. http://www.jstor.org/pss/40323794
Newsom, C., & Kennedy, K. (2007). Google and collaboration. Journal of Library Administration, 46(3/4), 87-97.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J111v46n03_08#preview
Conference Proceedings
Archambault, L. & Kennedy, K. (2012). Situated online: Theoretical underpinnings of field experiences in virtual school settings. In Proceedings of
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 3816-3823). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Green, L., Kennedy, K., Chassereau, K., & Evans, A. (2012). "Integrating technology in content methods courses: A co-teaching
experience." In Proceeding of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. TBA). Chesapeake, VA:
AACE.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011). "The current state of field experiences in K-12 online learning programs in the U.S." In Proceeding of Society for
Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 3454-3461). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://editlib.org/p/36855
Cavanaugh, C., & Kennedy, K. “Student perceptions of transactional distance in online teacher education courses.” Paper presented at the Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 3-7, 2008. http://editlib.org/p/27213
Gonzalez, S., Kennedy, K., & Cenzer, P. "E-Education: Does an online degree make a difference to academic library employers?" Paper presented at
the Association of College and Research Libraries 13th National Conference Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, March 29-April 1, 2007.
Book Chapters
Kennedy, K., Tysinger, D., LaFrance, J., & Bailey, C. (Accepted). Preparing education professionals for K-12 online learning. In M. Orey, S. A. Jones, &
R. M. Branch, Educational Media and Technology Handbook. New York, NY: Springer.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (Accepted). Situated online: Theoretical underpinnings of field experiences in virtual school settings. Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, March 5-9, 2012. Paper will also be published as a book
chapter in Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2012, Cleborne Maddux (Ed.)(pp. TBA).
Barbour, M., & Kennedy, K. (In press). K-12 online learning: A worldwide perspective. In A. Hirumi, Designing alternative environments to facilitate e-
Learning: A systematic approach. Washington, DC. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Kennedy, K., & Hawkins, A. (In press). Are today’ s virtual schools effective student learning environments? In C. J. Russo, Debating Issues in
American Education: Technology in Schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Jones, S., Green, L., Hodges, C., Kennedy, K., Repman, J., Downs, E., & Clark, K. (2012). Supplementing the learning management system: Using
Web 2.0 for collaboration, communication, and productivity in the preparation of school technology leaders. In D. Polly, C. Mims, & K. Persichitte,
Developing Technology-Rich Teacher Education Programs: Key Issues (pp. 118-134). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter
/developing-technology-rich-teacher-education/61921
Kennedy, K., Boyer, J., Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (2010). Student-centered teaching with constructionist technology tools: Preparing 21st century
teachers. In H. Yang and S. Yuen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in E-Learning: Issues and Trends (pp. 367-384). Hershey,
PA: Information Science Reference. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/handbook-research-practices-outcomes-learning/38364
Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2009). “Modeling gone virtual: What teachers ‘see’ is what students get.” Paper presented at the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, March 2-6, 2009. Paper also published as a book chapter
in Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2009, Cleborne Maddux (Ed.)(pp. 133-142). http://editlib.org/p/30627
Kennedy, K. (2007). Providing online information literacy instruction to non-traditional distance learning engineering students. In M. Russo and A.
Daugherty (Eds.), Information Literacy Programs in the Digital Age: Educating College and University Students Online (pp. 115-128). Chicago, IL:
American Library Association. http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2354
Edited books
Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (Eds.). (2013). Collaborative instructional design in librarian and teacher partnerships (Advances in Library Information
Sciences series). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. http://bit.ly/xPKxcv
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (Eds.). (2012). Lessons learned in teacher mentoring: Supporting educators in K-12 online learning environments.
Vienna, VA: International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
Non-refereed
Articles
Kennedy, K. (2010). Cross-reference of online teaching standards and the development of quality teachers for 21st century learning environments.
Distance Learning: A Magazine for Leaders, 7(2), 21-28. http://www.infoagepub.com/index.php?id=89&i=52
Kennedy, K., & Payne, Y.D. (2008). Dissemination outlets for teachers: journals and conferences, teacher leadership. Florida League of Middle Schools
Journal.
Kennedy, K. (2006). 10 Steps to a Successful Job Match. Information Outlook, 10(5), 17-20. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FWE/is_5_10
/ai_n26892128/?tag=content;col1
Kennedy, K. (2006). Distance Learning & the UF Libraries: Communicating services to our off-campus users. Library News for the University of Florida
Faculty, 16(4), 1. http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/giving/LibraryNews/LibNews0406.pdf
Reports
Barbour, M., Brown, R., Hasler-Waters, L., Hoey, R., Hunt, J. L., Kennedy, K., Ounsworth, C., Powell, A., & Trimm, T. (2012). Online and blended
learning: A survey of policy and practice of K-12 schools around the world. Report published by iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online
Learning). http://www.inacol.org/research/bookstore/detail.php?id=31
Wortmann, K., Cavanaugh, C., Kennedy, K., Beldarrain, Y., Letourneau, T., & Zygouris-Coe, V. (October 2008). Online teacher support programs:
Mentoring and coaching models. Report published by iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning). http://www.inacol.org/research
/reports.php
PRESENTATIONS
Invited
Kennedy, K. "Teacher professional development for online learning." Professional Development DuPage County, Illinois. April 3, 2012.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. "Fostering practical experiences for pre-service teachers in K-12 online learning." iNACOL Midwestern Committee Meeting,
Elluminate, May 6, 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. "Field Experiences in K-12 online learning programs." National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference (NSTSC),
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA. April 28-29, 2011.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. "The growth of K-12 virtual school field experiences in the United States" in SIG-TACTL Invited Session on Research in K-12
Online learning. American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA, April 8-12, 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. "Teacher preparation for virtual education: Developing a new generation." New England & New York Comprehensive Center
Regional Virtual Education Initiative Webinar Series. February 28, 2011.
Refereed
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. Models for preparing preservice teachers for K-12 online learning. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
Summer Conference, Boston, MA, August 3-7, 2012.
Green, L., & Chassereau, K. The Digital Wave Project – Where technology integration and content methods meet. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
Summer Conference, Boston, MA, August 3-7, 2012. Contributor: Kennedy, K.
Garii, B., Wilson, J., Petersen, N. J., Byers-Kirsch, J., Edmundsen, E., Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012). Behind closed doors: Student teaching,
supervision, and curricular goals. American Educational Research Association 2012 Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, April 13-17, 2012.
Tysinger, P. D., Tysinger, J. A., & Diamanduros, T. D. (2012, February). Preparing school psychologists to work in K-12 online learning environments. National
Association of School Psychologists 2012 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 21-24, 2012. Contributors: Kennedy K. & Archambault, L.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. "Making connections: Preparing teachers for online environments through partnerships between virtual schools and teacher
education programs." A panel of Current Research on Developing Effective Teachers for Online and Blended Learning organized by Susan Lowes. iNACOL
Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Indianapolis, Indiana, November 9-11, 2011.
Green, L., Kennedy, K., Borck, D., Maniaci, M. & Bakanas, L. "Collaboration - How to make it happen." Association of Educational Communications &
Technology (AECT) Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, November 8-12, 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. Teacher education programs and virtual school field experiences. Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA),
Savannah, Georgia, October 21-22, 2011.
Repman, J., Kennedy, K., Jones, S., & Green, L. Helping students find their way with pathfinders. Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy
(GaILC), Savannah, Georgia, September 23-24, 2011.
Hodges, C., Jones, S., Green, L., Kennedy, K., Repman, J., Downs, B., & Clark, K. "Web 2.0 tools: Empowering faculty to move beyond the LMS." Educause
Learning Initiative (ELI), Washington, D.C., February 14-16, 2011.
Repman, J., Downs, B., Clark, K., Carlson, R., Jones, S., Hodges, C., Green, L., & Kennedy, K. “Tools for learning in 2010: Check out the Horizon Report?”
Georgia Council of Media Organizations, Athens, Georgia, October 13-15, 2010.
Kennedy, K. “Qualities virtual school teachers perceive as desirable in prospective virtual school teacher applicants.” A panel of Recent Research on Online
Teaching and Learning: Implications for Practice organized by Susan Lowes. iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Austin, Texas, November 15-17, 2009.
Liu, F., Kennedy, K., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. “Women in educational technology: Content analysis of AACE journals 2004-2007.” Florida Educational
Research Association (FERA) Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 18-20, 2008.
Cavanaugh, C., & Kennedy, K. “Measuring transactional distance in online courses: Implications for virtual schools.” A panel of Recent Research on Online
Teaching and Learning: Implications for Practice organized by Susan Lowes. iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Phoenix, Arizona, October 26-28,
2008.
Kennedy, K. “Use of Multiple Technologies to Promote Lifelong Learning to Engineering Students & Faculty.” American Society for Engineering Education
(ASEE) Annual Conference and Expo, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007. Presented to the Engineering Libraries Division of ASEE.
Bonhomme, M., & Kennedy, K. “Distance Education for the Professional Engineer: Changing Demographics and Accessibility.” American Society for
Engineering Education (ASEE), Chicago, IL. June 18-22, 2006. Presented to the Continuing Professional Development Division of ASEE.
Non-refereed
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. "Field Experiences in K-12 Online Learning Programs." Georgia Southern University College of Education Research Brown
Bag. 27 Jan 2011.
Kennedy, K. “Promethean Board.” UF chapter of the Florida Education Association. Gainesville, FL. Fall 2008.
Kennedy, K. “The ‘G’ Word.” UF Libraries. Gainesville, FL. Multiple sessions in 2006-2007.
Kennedy, K., & Bennett, D. “Integrating RSS on your Website.” HSCL Reference, Gainesville, FL. 13 Sept 2006.
Kennedy, K. “’Market’ing Library Services.” UF Libraries’ Journal Club. Gainesville, FL, 19 Jan 2006.
WORKSHOPS
Kennedy, K. Developing a dynamic online portfolio: Enhancing your web presence as an education professional. Digital Wave Project. Georgia Southern University,
College of Education. Statesboro, GA. April 2012.
Kennedy, K. (Facilitator). Voices from the field: iPads in the schools. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. March 2012.
Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (Facilitators). Sounding board: Share your iPad experiences and ask questions. Georgia Southern University, College of Education.
Statesboro, GA. Feb 2012.
Kennedy, K. (Facilitator). Voices from the field: iPads in the schools. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Jan 2012.
Jones, S., & Kennedy, K. iPads for the Social Studies classroom. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Oct 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Green, L. iPads and research. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Sept 2011.
Green, L., & Kennedy, K. iPads and field experiences. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Aug 2011 and Dec 2011.
Kennedy, K. The qualitative approach to research. A presentation prepared for Tom Clark and Cathy Cavanaugh’s Pre-Conference Workshop titled: Research and
Evaluation for K-12 Online Learning. iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Austin, Texas, Nov 15-17, 2009.
Kennedy, K. (Mar 2009). iMovie Training. Provided for the School Board of Alachua County Techfest. Gainesville, FL.
Kennedy, K. (Mar 2009). Podcast Training. Provided for the School Board of Alachua County Techfest. Gainesville, FL. School Board of Alachua County - Tech
Fest 2009 - Enhanced Podcasts
Kennedy, K. (Fall 2008). Gaming in the Social Studies Classroom. Provided to content methods course at University of Florida. Gainesville, FL.
Kennedy, K. (Fall 2008). Web 2.0 Tools in the Social Studies Classroom. Provided to content methods course at University of Florida. Gainesville, FL.
PANELS
Refereed
Kennedy, K. “Opportunities and Challenges: New Librarians in the Workplace.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and
Expo, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007. Hosted by the Engineering Libraries Division of ASEE.
Non-Refereed
DiTrolio, T., Cenzer, P., Keith, B., & Kennedy, K. “Interviewing Skills.” UF Libraries. Gainesville, FL. 6 December 2006.
ROUNDTABLES
Refereed
Hodges, C., Clark, K., Downs, E., Repman, J., Carlson, R., Kennedy, K., Jones, S., & Green, L. (Accepted). One tool, one college: Georgia Southern
University’s College of Education iPad Project.Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, March 5-9,
2012.
GRANT EXPERIENCE
Green, L., Kennedy, K., Chassereau, K., Schriver, M., & Reidel, M. (2012). “Co-Teaching and Technology Integration in Content Methods Courses.” Georgia Southern
University College of Education Seed Grant. Funded - $5000.
Boyer, J., Dawson, K., & Kennedy, K. (2007). "Digital Gators Technology Camp." Florida Department of Education. Governor's Summer Program. Not funded - $35,
261.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - MEMBERSHIPS, COMMITTEES, & LEADERSHIP
Education-related
International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), 2008-
iNACOL Research Committee, Member, 2008-
Co-Chair, 2010-
iNACOL Research SIG, Member, 2009-
iNACOL Georgia Committee, Member, 2010-
Assn for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2007-
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), 2007-
Virtual Schooling SIG, Member, 2009-
Co-Chair, 2012-
American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2007-
Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education, Member, 2007-
Outstanding Dissertation Award Committee, Member, 2011-2012
SIG - Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning, 2010-
SIG - Research, Education, Information and School Libraries, 2010-2011
Library-related
American Library Association (ALA), 2006-2007, 2010-2011
American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2010-2011
Educators of Library Media Specialists Section (ELMSS), 2010-2011
Assn of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), 2006-2007
Georgia Library Association (GLA), 2010-2011
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), 2005-2007
Engineering Libraries Division (ELD), 2005-2007
Mentoring Committee, 2006-2007
Membership Committee, 2006-2007
Special Libraries Association (SLA), 2002-2006
Florida Caribbean Chapter (CFC), 2002-2006
Bulletin Editor, 2005-2006
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
University of Florida
Division of Continuing Education (DCE), Distance Learning Council, 2005-2007
COLLEGE COMMITTEES
College of Education, Georgia Southern University
Research Committee, 2010-2012
Co-Chair, 2011-2012
Curriculum Studies Planning Committee, 2011-2012
Teacher Education Committee, 2011-2012
Search Committee, Counselor Education, Assistant Professor, 2011-2012
Search Committee, Chair of Learning, Technology and Human Development, 2010-2011
College of Education, University of Florida
Curriculum Committee, 2008-2009
Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE), 2007-2010
Co-President, 2008-2009
LIBRARY COMMITTEES
University of Florida
UF Libraries’ Staff Development Committee, 2005-2007
UF Libraries’ Faculty Newsletter Editorial Board, Science Editor, 2005-2007
SERVICE
Reviewer, AECT Distance Learning Award, 2011
Volunteer, Georgia Southern University College of Education Website Redesign, 2011
Book Reviewer, School Library Journal (SLJ), 2010-Present
Inara Scott's The Marked
Bryan Perro's Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer
Brandon Mull's A World Without Heroes
Julie Kagawa's The Iron Queen
Eilis O'Neal's The False Princess
James Rollins' Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx
Amber Kizer's Wildlife Fireflies
Reviewer, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Conference 2011 proposals, 2010
Department Representative, A Day for Southern, Georgia Southern University, 2010
Reviewer, International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Conference 2011 proposals, 2010
Volunteer, GSU COE Technology Committee - Drafted needs assessment surveys, 2010
Reviewer, Florida Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Grants, 2010
Panelist, Delphi Study: Developing training model for next generation of K-12 online teachers, 2010
Informal Student Placement Advisor (Tech Integration, K-12), UF, Gainesville, FL, 2007-2010
University Coordinator, Florida Virtual School/University of Florida Virtual School Practicum, 2009
Reviewer, Intrntnl Journal of Leadership in Education Grad Student Manuscript Competition, 2009
Conference Volunteer, SITE Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 3-7, 2008
Co-Editor, Florida League of Middle Schools, special edition, Dawson, Cavanaugh, 2007-2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conferences
AERA, San Francisco, CA, Apr 27-May 1, 2013
SITE, New Orleans, LA, Mar 25-29, 2013
iNACOL, VSS, New Orleans, LA, Oct 21-24, 2012
ATE, Boston, MA, Aug 3-7, 2012
AERA, Vancouver, BC, Apr 13-17, 2012
SITE, Austin, TX, Mar 5-9, 2012
ELI, Austin, TX, Feb 13-15, 2012
GA Educational Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA, Nov 1-4, 2011
GA Educational Research Association Conference, Savannah, GA, Oct 21-22, 2011
GA International Information Literacy Conference, Savannah, GA, Sept 23-24, 2011
National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference, Slippery Rock, PA, Apr 27-28, 2011
AERA, New Orleans, LA, Apr 7-10, 2011
SITE, Nashville, TN, Mar 7-11, 2011
ELI, Washington, DC, Feb 14-16, 2011
iNACOL, Virtual School Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, Nov 14-17, 2010
GA COMO, Athens, GA, Oct 13-15, 2010
ALA, Washington, D.C., June 25-28, 2010
iNACOL, Virtual School Symposium, Austin, TX, Nov 15-17, 2009
iNACOL, Virtual School Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, Oct 26-28, 2008
SITE, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 3-7, 2008
ASEE, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007
ACRL, Baltimore, MD, Mar 29-Apr 1, 2007
Instruction Forum, Gainesville, FL, Aug 2006
ASEE, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006
Off Campus Library Services Conference, Savannah, GA, Apr 26-28, 2006
Other
iNACOL, Research SIG Training/Planning Retreat, Nashville, TN, December 10-11, 2010.
AWARDS
AERA Division K Teaching & Teacher Education Outstanding Dissertation Award, 2011
iNACOL Online Learning Innovator Award, 2010
University of Florida Alumni Fellowship, 2007-2010
J.W. Martin and A.M. Martin Phillips Scholarship, 2009-2010
Sara Lavinia de Keni Scholarship, 2008-2009
Semi-finalist for University-Wide Graduate Teaching Award, 2008-2009
2010-Present Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
College of Education
Georgia Southern University
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2010. Curriculum and Instruction
Concentration: Educational Technology
Kennedy, K. (2010). The essence of the virtual school practicum: A phenomenological study of pre-service teachers' experience in a virtual school.
Unpublished dissertation. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Online Teaching Certificate, Online Teaching Associates, 2009.
M.L.I.S., Florida State University, 2005. Library and Information Science
Concentration: Children’s and Young Adult Literature
B.A., University of Florida, 2000. English
Concentration: Children’s and Young Adult Literature
EXPERIENCE
August 2012 - May 2013
Temporary Assistant Professor. Leadership, Technology and Human Development. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. FT, non-tenure-track.
Teach masters and doctoral level courses in online teaching and learning, technology integration in learning environments, and advanced
instructional design; design webinars for Digital Wave Project.
August 2010 – August 2012
Assistant Professor. Leadership, Technology and Human Development. College of Education. Georgia Southern University. FT, tenure-track.
Teach courses in instructional design and information resources to graduate-level students who are working to degrees and certification as
educational technologists and school media specialists; collaborate on research and practice presentations and articles with colleagues; serve on
college and departmental committees; collaborate with content methods faculty to integrate technology with middle grades preservice teachers.
August 2007 – August 2010
Doctoral student & Alumni Fellow, School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education, University of Florida.
Dissertation title: The essence of the virtual school practicum: A phenomenological study of pre-service teachers’ experience in a virtual school;
served as researcher, teacher, colleague, pursued and completed a PhD in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in the use of educational
technologies in classrooms and in online learning environments. Taught Integrating Technology into the Elementary/PreK Curriculum (EME4401) –
undergraduate-level pre-service teacher education course - taught three-hour block five sections over four semesters; set up student assessments;
created lesson plans; graded students’ work; set up a course management site in Moodle – Open-source learning management system, where
students had a blended experience, participating in discussion boards and accessing additional materials/resources. Taught Foundations of
Educational Technology (EME5054 – Graduate-Level Education Course for Ed.D. cohort; co-taught online – 1 section alongside Dr. Kara Dawson; set
up a course management site in Moodle; helped to brainstorm ideas for how to present the course online; assisted in assessing students’ work;
participated in discussion board conversations. Co-coordinated practicum experiences with Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh for pre-service teachers.
August 2005 – August 2007
Engineering Outreach Librarian, George A. Smathers Libraries, Marston Science Library, University of Florida. FT, tenure-track.
Provided reference services, computer bibliographic searching, Internet database searching, selection, collection management and development,
bibliographic instruction, library liaison services to Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear & Radiological Engineering, and Biomedical
Engineering departments, worked with off-campus research and education center for the UF College of Engineering and provided library support
services to distance learning engineering students in UF’s Electronic Delivery of Graduate Engineering (EDGE) program.
August 2004 – May 2005
Supervisor Librarian Intern, Florida State University London Study Centre Library, Florida State University, London, UK. FT.
Provided reference services, computer bibliographic searching, Internet database searching, selection, library liaison services to ten other school
programs per semester, made policies and drafted procedure manuals. Learned how an international academic library works by consulting resources
on the differences between information policy in the US versus England (and the rest of Europe); gained knowledge in cataloging print and electronic
materials; provided reference services to patrons; managed, evaluated, and supervised staff, provided bibliographic instruction.
May 2004 – August 2004
Reference Assistant (Intern), University of Florida, Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, FL. PT.
Staffed reference desk; answered email reference questions; observed chat reference sessions; answered both simple and advanced reference
questions; developed print educational materials; developed online educational materials; developed and taught a hands-on bibliographic instruction
class; provided reference services, computer bibliographic searching, Internet database searching, bibliographic instruction, created web tutorials for
library databases using Camtasia.
TEACHING
Georgia Southern University (2010 – present)
Graduate Courses
Fall 2012
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technologies (ITEC8630)
Pedagogy of Online Learning (ITEC8135)
Field Experience in Online Teaching and Learning (ITEC8136)
Summer 2012
School Library Programming (FRIT7090)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Instructional Technology Foundations (ITEC7530)
Spring 2012
Reference and Information Sources (FRIT7136)
Society, Culture, and Technology (ITEC7090)
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Fall 2011
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technologies (ITEC8630)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Collaboration with Social Studies Methods faculty (MGED3432)
Summer 2011
School Library Programming for Teens/Young Adults (FRIT7090)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Instructional Technology Foundations (ITEC7530)
Spring 2011
Practicum in School Library Media (FRIT7737)
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Fall 2010
Reference and Information Sources (FRIT7136)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
Instructional Design (FRIT7430)
University of Florida (2007 – 2010)
Graduate Courses
Designing Technology-Rich Curricula (EME5207)
Foundations of Educational Technology (EME5054)
Undergraduate Courses
Integrating Technology into the Elementary School Curriculum (EME4401) (5 sections)
Integrating Technology into the Preschool Curriculum (ECE4401)
COURSE DESIGN
Georgia Southern University
New Course
Field Experience in Online Teaching and Learning (ITEC8136)
Society, Culture, and Technology (ITEC7090)
School Library Programming (FRIT7090)
Course Redesign
Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231)
Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technology (ITEC8630)
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed
Articles
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (Submitted). Design and development of field experiences in K-12 online learning environments. Manuscript submitted
for publication. 31 pages.
Archambault, L., Bender, S., & Kennedy, K. (Submitted). Cyber-Truancy: Addressing issues of attendance in the digital age. Manuscript submitted for
publication. 26 pages.
Tysinger, P. D., Kennedy, K., Tysinger, J. A., & Diamanduros, T. D. (Submitted). Applying school psychology practice to K-12 online learning
environments. Manuscript submitted for publication. 15 pages.
Kennedy, K., Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (Submitted). Pre-service teachers’ experience in a virtual school. Manuscript submitted for publication. 36
pages.
Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (Submitted). Qualities virtual school teachers perceive as desirable in prospective virtual school teacher applicants.
Manuscript submitted for publication. 45 pages.
Kennedy, K. & Koro-Ljungberg, M. (Submitted). Using qualitative methodology to conduct research in K-12 virtual schools. Manuscript submitted for
publication. 17 pages.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012). Offering pre-service teachers field experiences in K-12 online learning: A national survey of teacher education
programs. Journal of Teacher Education, 63(3), 185-200.
Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2010). Development and support of online teachers: The roles of mentors in virtual schools. Journal of Technology
Integration in the Classroom, 2(3), 37-42.
DiPietro, J., Drexler, W., Kennedy, K., Buraphadeja, V., & Liu, F. (2010). Collaborative preparation for qualifying exams. TechTrends, 54(1), 25-32.
http://1.usa.gov/zCqVi1
Kennedy, K., Liu, F., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2009). Women in educational technology: Content analysis of AACE journals 2004-2007. AACE
Journal, 17(3), 155-179. http://editlib.org/?fuseaction=Reader.PrintAbstract&paper_id=28303
Kennedy, K., Cataldo, T., Davis, V., Gonzalez, S., & Newsom, C. (2008). Evaluating continuing resources: Perspectives and methods from science
librarians. Serials Librarian, 55(3), 428-443. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03615260802059064#preview
Kennedy, K., Gonzalez, S., & Cenzer, P. (2008). Student perspectives on library school degrees and the hiring process. Journal of Education for Library
and Information Science, 48(4), 284-293. http://www.jstor.org/pss/40323794
Newsom, C., & Kennedy, K. (2007). Google and collaboration. Journal of Library Administration, 46(3/4), 87-97.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J111v46n03_08#preview
Conference Proceedings
Archambault, L. & Kennedy, K. (2012). Situated online: Theoretical underpinnings of field experiences in virtual school settings. In Proceedings of
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 3816-3823). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Green, L., Kennedy, K., Chassereau, K., & Evans, A. (2012). "Integrating technology in content methods courses: A co-teaching
experience." In Proceeding of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. TBA). Chesapeake, VA:
AACE.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011). "The current state of field experiences in K-12 online learning programs in the U.S." In Proceeding of Society for
Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 3454-3461). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://editlib.org/p/36855
Cavanaugh, C., & Kennedy, K. “Student perceptions of transactional distance in online teacher education courses.” Paper presented at the Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 3-7, 2008. http://editlib.org/p/27213
Gonzalez, S., Kennedy, K., & Cenzer, P. "E-Education: Does an online degree make a difference to academic library employers?" Paper presented at
the Association of College and Research Libraries 13th National Conference Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, March 29-April 1, 2007.
Book Chapters
Kennedy, K., Tysinger, D., LaFrance, J., & Bailey, C. (Accepted). Preparing education professionals for K-12 online learning. In M. Orey, S. A. Jones, &
R. M. Branch, Educational Media and Technology Handbook. New York, NY: Springer.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (Accepted). Situated online: Theoretical underpinnings of field experiences in virtual school settings. Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, March 5-9, 2012. Paper will also be published as a book
chapter in Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2012, Cleborne Maddux (Ed.)(pp. TBA).
Barbour, M., & Kennedy, K. (In press). K-12 online learning: A worldwide perspective. In A. Hirumi, Designing alternative environments to facilitate e-
Learning: A systematic approach. Washington, DC. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Kennedy, K., & Hawkins, A. (In press). Are today’ s virtual schools effective student learning environments? In C. J. Russo, Debating Issues in
American Education: Technology in Schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Jones, S., Green, L., Hodges, C., Kennedy, K., Repman, J., Downs, E., & Clark, K. (2012). Supplementing the learning management system: Using
Web 2.0 for collaboration, communication, and productivity in the preparation of school technology leaders. In D. Polly, C. Mims, & K. Persichitte,
Developing Technology-Rich Teacher Education Programs: Key Issues (pp. 118-134). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter
/developing-technology-rich-teacher-education/61921
Kennedy, K., Boyer, J., Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (2010). Student-centered teaching with constructionist technology tools: Preparing 21st century
teachers. In H. Yang and S. Yuen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in E-Learning: Issues and Trends (pp. 367-384). Hershey,
PA: Information Science Reference. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/handbook-research-practices-outcomes-learning/38364
Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2009). “Modeling gone virtual: What teachers ‘see’ is what students get.” Paper presented at the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, March 2-6, 2009. Paper also published as a book chapter
in Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2009, Cleborne Maddux (Ed.)(pp. 133-142). http://editlib.org/p/30627
Kennedy, K. (2007). Providing online information literacy instruction to non-traditional distance learning engineering students. In M. Russo and A.
Daugherty (Eds.), Information Literacy Programs in the Digital Age: Educating College and University Students Online (pp. 115-128). Chicago, IL:
American Library Association. http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2354
Edited books
Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (Eds.). (2013). Collaborative instructional design in librarian and teacher partnerships (Advances in Library Information
Sciences series). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. http://bit.ly/xPKxcv
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (Eds.). (2012). Lessons learned in teacher mentoring: Supporting educators in K-12 online learning environments.
Vienna, VA: International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
Non-refereed
Articles
Kennedy, K. (2010). Cross-reference of online teaching standards and the development of quality teachers for 21st century learning environments.
Distance Learning: A Magazine for Leaders, 7(2), 21-28. http://www.infoagepub.com/index.php?id=89&i=52
Kennedy, K., & Payne, Y.D. (2008). Dissemination outlets for teachers: journals and conferences, teacher leadership. Florida League of Middle Schools
Journal.
Kennedy, K. (2006). 10 Steps to a Successful Job Match. Information Outlook, 10(5), 17-20. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FWE/is_5_10
/ai_n26892128/?tag=content;col1
Kennedy, K. (2006). Distance Learning & the UF Libraries: Communicating services to our off-campus users. Library News for the University of Florida
Faculty, 16(4), 1. http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/giving/LibraryNews/LibNews0406.pdf
Reports
Barbour, M., Brown, R., Hasler-Waters, L., Hoey, R., Hunt, J. L., Kennedy, K., Ounsworth, C., Powell, A., & Trimm, T. (2012). Online and blended
learning: A survey of policy and practice of K-12 schools around the world. Report published by iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online
Learning). http://www.inacol.org/research/bookstore/detail.php?id=31
Wortmann, K., Cavanaugh, C., Kennedy, K., Beldarrain, Y., Letourneau, T., & Zygouris-Coe, V. (October 2008). Online teacher support programs:
Mentoring and coaching models. Report published by iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning). http://www.inacol.org/research
/reports.php
PRESENTATIONS
Invited
Kennedy, K. "Teacher professional development for online learning." Professional Development DuPage County, Illinois. April 3, 2012.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. "Fostering practical experiences for pre-service teachers in K-12 online learning." iNACOL Midwestern Committee Meeting,
Elluminate, May 6, 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. "Field Experiences in K-12 online learning programs." National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference (NSTSC),
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA. April 28-29, 2011.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. "The growth of K-12 virtual school field experiences in the United States" in SIG-TACTL Invited Session on Research in K-12
Online learning. American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA, April 8-12, 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. "Teacher preparation for virtual education: Developing a new generation." New England & New York Comprehensive Center
Regional Virtual Education Initiative Webinar Series. February 28, 2011.
Refereed
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. Models for preparing preservice teachers for K-12 online learning. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
Summer Conference, Boston, MA, August 3-7, 2012.
Green, L., & Chassereau, K. The Digital Wave Project – Where technology integration and content methods meet. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
Summer Conference, Boston, MA, August 3-7, 2012. Contributor: Kennedy, K.
Garii, B., Wilson, J., Petersen, N. J., Byers-Kirsch, J., Edmundsen, E., Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012). Behind closed doors: Student teaching,
supervision, and curricular goals. American Educational Research Association 2012 Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, April 13-17, 2012.
Tysinger, P. D., Tysinger, J. A., & Diamanduros, T. D. (2012, February). Preparing school psychologists to work in K-12 online learning environments. National
Association of School Psychologists 2012 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 21-24, 2012. Contributors: Kennedy K. & Archambault, L.
Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. "Making connections: Preparing teachers for online environments through partnerships between virtual schools and teacher
education programs." A panel of Current Research on Developing Effective Teachers for Online and Blended Learning organized by Susan Lowes. iNACOL
Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Indianapolis, Indiana, November 9-11, 2011.
Green, L., Kennedy, K., Borck, D., Maniaci, M. & Bakanas, L. "Collaboration - How to make it happen." Association of Educational Communications &
Technology (AECT) Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, November 8-12, 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. Teacher education programs and virtual school field experiences. Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA),
Savannah, Georgia, October 21-22, 2011.
Repman, J., Kennedy, K., Jones, S., & Green, L. Helping students find their way with pathfinders. Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy
(GaILC), Savannah, Georgia, September 23-24, 2011.
Hodges, C., Jones, S., Green, L., Kennedy, K., Repman, J., Downs, B., & Clark, K. "Web 2.0 tools: Empowering faculty to move beyond the LMS." Educause
Learning Initiative (ELI), Washington, D.C., February 14-16, 2011.
Repman, J., Downs, B., Clark, K., Carlson, R., Jones, S., Hodges, C., Green, L., & Kennedy, K. “Tools for learning in 2010: Check out the Horizon Report?”
Georgia Council of Media Organizations, Athens, Georgia, October 13-15, 2010.
Kennedy, K. “Qualities virtual school teachers perceive as desirable in prospective virtual school teacher applicants.” A panel of Recent Research on Online
Teaching and Learning: Implications for Practice organized by Susan Lowes. iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Austin, Texas, November 15-17, 2009.
Liu, F., Kennedy, K., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. “Women in educational technology: Content analysis of AACE journals 2004-2007.” Florida Educational
Research Association (FERA) Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 18-20, 2008.
Cavanaugh, C., & Kennedy, K. “Measuring transactional distance in online courses: Implications for virtual schools.” A panel of Recent Research on Online
Teaching and Learning: Implications for Practice organized by Susan Lowes. iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Phoenix, Arizona, October 26-28,
2008.
Kennedy, K. “Use of Multiple Technologies to Promote Lifelong Learning to Engineering Students & Faculty.” American Society for Engineering Education
(ASEE) Annual Conference and Expo, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007. Presented to the Engineering Libraries Division of ASEE.
Bonhomme, M., & Kennedy, K. “Distance Education for the Professional Engineer: Changing Demographics and Accessibility.” American Society for
Engineering Education (ASEE), Chicago, IL. June 18-22, 2006. Presented to the Continuing Professional Development Division of ASEE.
Non-refereed
Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. "Field Experiences in K-12 Online Learning Programs." Georgia Southern University College of Education Research Brown
Bag. 27 Jan 2011.
Kennedy, K. “Promethean Board.” UF chapter of the Florida Education Association. Gainesville, FL. Fall 2008.
Kennedy, K. “The ‘G’ Word.” UF Libraries. Gainesville, FL. Multiple sessions in 2006-2007.
Kennedy, K., & Bennett, D. “Integrating RSS on your Website.” HSCL Reference, Gainesville, FL. 13 Sept 2006.
Kennedy, K. “’Market’ing Library Services.” UF Libraries’ Journal Club. Gainesville, FL, 19 Jan 2006.
WORKSHOPS
Kennedy, K. Developing a dynamic online portfolio: Enhancing your web presence as an education professional. Digital Wave Project. Georgia Southern University,
College of Education. Statesboro, GA. April 2012.
Kennedy, K. (Facilitator). Voices from the field: iPads in the schools. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. March 2012.
Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (Facilitators). Sounding board: Share your iPad experiences and ask questions. Georgia Southern University, College of Education.
Statesboro, GA. Feb 2012.
Kennedy, K. (Facilitator). Voices from the field: iPads in the schools. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Jan 2012.
Jones, S., & Kennedy, K. iPads for the Social Studies classroom. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Oct 2011.
Kennedy, K., & Green, L. iPads and research. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Sept 2011.
Green, L., & Kennedy, K. iPads and field experiences. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. Aug 2011 and Dec 2011.
Kennedy, K. The qualitative approach to research. A presentation prepared for Tom Clark and Cathy Cavanaugh’s Pre-Conference Workshop titled: Research and
Evaluation for K-12 Online Learning. iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Austin, Texas, Nov 15-17, 2009.
Kennedy, K. (Mar 2009). iMovie Training. Provided for the School Board of Alachua County Techfest. Gainesville, FL.
Kennedy, K. (Mar 2009). Podcast Training. Provided for the School Board of Alachua County Techfest. Gainesville, FL. School Board of Alachua County - Tech
Fest 2009 - Enhanced Podcasts
Kennedy, K. (Fall 2008). Gaming in the Social Studies Classroom. Provided to content methods course at University of Florida. Gainesville, FL.
Kennedy, K. (Fall 2008). Web 2.0 Tools in the Social Studies Classroom. Provided to content methods course at University of Florida. Gainesville, FL.
PANELS
Refereed
Kennedy, K. “Opportunities and Challenges: New Librarians in the Workplace.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and
Expo, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007. Hosted by the Engineering Libraries Division of ASEE.
Non-Refereed
DiTrolio, T., Cenzer, P., Keith, B., & Kennedy, K. “Interviewing Skills.” UF Libraries. Gainesville, FL. 6 December 2006.
ROUNDTABLES
Refereed
Hodges, C., Clark, K., Downs, E., Repman, J., Carlson, R., Kennedy, K., Jones, S., & Green, L. (Accepted). One tool, one college: Georgia Southern
University’s College of Education iPad Project.Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, March 5-9,
2012.
GRANT EXPERIENCE
Green, L., Kennedy, K., Chassereau, K., Schriver, M., & Reidel, M. (2012). “Co-Teaching and Technology Integration in Content Methods Courses.” Georgia Southern
University College of Education Seed Grant. Funded - $5000.
Boyer, J., Dawson, K., & Kennedy, K. (2007). "Digital Gators Technology Camp." Florida Department of Education. Governor's Summer Program. Not funded - $35,
261.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - MEMBERSHIPS, COMMITTEES, & LEADERSHIP
Education-related
International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), 2008-
iNACOL Research Committee, Member, 2008-
Co-Chair, 2010-
iNACOL Research SIG, Member, 2009-
iNACOL Georgia Committee, Member, 2010-
Assn for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2007-
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), 2007-
Virtual Schooling SIG, Member, 2009-
Co-Chair, 2012-
American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2007-
Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education, Member, 2007-
Outstanding Dissertation Award Committee, Member, 2011-2012
SIG - Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning, 2010-
SIG - Research, Education, Information and School Libraries, 2010-2011
Library-related
American Library Association (ALA), 2006-2007, 2010-2011
American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2010-2011
Educators of Library Media Specialists Section (ELMSS), 2010-2011
Assn of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), 2006-2007
Georgia Library Association (GLA), 2010-2011
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), 2005-2007
Engineering Libraries Division (ELD), 2005-2007
Mentoring Committee, 2006-2007
Membership Committee, 2006-2007
Special Libraries Association (SLA), 2002-2006
Florida Caribbean Chapter (CFC), 2002-2006
Bulletin Editor, 2005-2006
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
University of Florida
Division of Continuing Education (DCE), Distance Learning Council, 2005-2007
COLLEGE COMMITTEES
College of Education, Georgia Southern University
Research Committee, 2010-2012
Co-Chair, 2011-2012
Curriculum Studies Planning Committee, 2011-2012
Teacher Education Committee, 2011-2012
Search Committee, Counselor Education, Assistant Professor, 2011-2012
Search Committee, Chair of Learning, Technology and Human Development, 2010-2011
College of Education, University of Florida
Curriculum Committee, 2008-2009
Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE), 2007-2010
Co-President, 2008-2009
LIBRARY COMMITTEES
University of Florida
UF Libraries’ Staff Development Committee, 2005-2007
UF Libraries’ Faculty Newsletter Editorial Board, Science Editor, 2005-2007
SERVICE
Reviewer, AECT Distance Learning Award, 2011
Volunteer, Georgia Southern University College of Education Website Redesign, 2011
Book Reviewer, School Library Journal (SLJ), 2010-Present
Inara Scott's The Marked
Bryan Perro's Amos Daragon: The Mask Wearer
Brandon Mull's A World Without Heroes
Julie Kagawa's The Iron Queen
Eilis O'Neal's The False Princess
James Rollins' Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx
Amber Kizer's Wildlife Fireflies
Reviewer, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Conference 2011 proposals, 2010
Department Representative, A Day for Southern, Georgia Southern University, 2010
Reviewer, International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Conference 2011 proposals, 2010
Volunteer, GSU COE Technology Committee - Drafted needs assessment surveys, 2010
Reviewer, Florida Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Grants, 2010
Panelist, Delphi Study: Developing training model for next generation of K-12 online teachers, 2010
Informal Student Placement Advisor (Tech Integration, K-12), UF, Gainesville, FL, 2007-2010
University Coordinator, Florida Virtual School/University of Florida Virtual School Practicum, 2009
Reviewer, Intrntnl Journal of Leadership in Education Grad Student Manuscript Competition, 2009
Conference Volunteer, SITE Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 3-7, 2008
Co-Editor, Florida League of Middle Schools, special edition, Dawson, Cavanaugh, 2007-2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conferences
AERA, San Francisco, CA, Apr 27-May 1, 2013
SITE, New Orleans, LA, Mar 25-29, 2013
iNACOL, VSS, New Orleans, LA, Oct 21-24, 2012
ATE, Boston, MA, Aug 3-7, 2012
AERA, Vancouver, BC, Apr 13-17, 2012
SITE, Austin, TX, Mar 5-9, 2012
ELI, Austin, TX, Feb 13-15, 2012
GA Educational Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA, Nov 1-4, 2011
GA Educational Research Association Conference, Savannah, GA, Oct 21-22, 2011
GA International Information Literacy Conference, Savannah, GA, Sept 23-24, 2011
National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference, Slippery Rock, PA, Apr 27-28, 2011
AERA, New Orleans, LA, Apr 7-10, 2011
SITE, Nashville, TN, Mar 7-11, 2011
ELI, Washington, DC, Feb 14-16, 2011
iNACOL, Virtual School Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, Nov 14-17, 2010
GA COMO, Athens, GA, Oct 13-15, 2010
ALA, Washington, D.C., June 25-28, 2010
iNACOL, Virtual School Symposium, Austin, TX, Nov 15-17, 2009
iNACOL, Virtual School Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, Oct 26-28, 2008
SITE, Las Vegas, NV, Mar 3-7, 2008
ASEE, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007
ACRL, Baltimore, MD, Mar 29-Apr 1, 2007
Instruction Forum, Gainesville, FL, Aug 2006
ASEE, Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006
Off Campus Library Services Conference, Savannah, GA, Apr 26-28, 2006
Other
iNACOL, Research SIG Training/Planning Retreat, Nashville, TN, December 10-11, 2010.
AWARDS
AERA Division K Teaching & Teacher Education Outstanding Dissertation Award, 2011
iNACOL Online Learning Innovator Award, 2010
University of Florida Alumni Fellowship, 2007-2010
J.W. Martin and A.M. Martin Phillips Scholarship, 2009-2010
Sara Lavinia de Keni Scholarship, 2008-2009
Semi-finalist for University-Wide Graduate Teaching Award, 2008-2009
