Doctor of Education Delta State University, Cleveland, MS Professional Studies with emphasis in Higher Education Administration Dissertation Title: The Honors Experience: Using Multiple Regression Analysis to Examine the Effect of An Honors Program on Student Engagement at an Urban Mississippi Community College
Master of Education University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Higher Education Administration with emphasis in Student Affairs Thesis Title: Recruiting Millennial Students: How to Categorize the Winners
Bachelor of Arts, Honors University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Political Science / History Honors Thesis Title: University Forum, The Whole Wide World before the World Wide Web
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructional Technologist, 2020 - Present Lauderdale County School District, Meridian, MS Provide leadership and vision in the design and delivery of ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review, and evaluation of the district's curriculum and instructional services, including innovative delivery methods that are technology-infused, blended, hybrid, and online. Pursue grant and other funding for innovative practices.
Adjunct Instructor, Aug. 2014 - Present Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
Director of Digital Teaching and Learning, 2018 - 2020 Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS Direct online education programming, including courses, training, offerings, and policy on behalf of the College.
Director of Student Recruiting and Campus Life, 2014 - 2017 Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS Direct student recruiting, new student orientation and campus life programming activities on behalf of student services.
Quality Enhancement Plan Facilitator, 2013 - 2014 Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS Responsible for providing vision and leadership for the SACSCOC accreditation standard of the quality enhancement plan (QEP).
eLearning Creative Services and Testing Specialist, 2012 - 2013 Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS Increased distance education presence through the implementation of Faculty and Student quarterly newsletters. Assisted the department in the transition to a new learning management system. Offered numerous professional development training sessions for faculty and staff. Coordinated and conducted training sessions in the transition to eBooks.
Editorial Assistant, 2011 - 2012 Southern Miss Alumni Association, Hattiesburg, MS Editorial assistant and features author for the quarterly alumni magazine for The University of Southern Mississippi, "The Talon."
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, 2019 - Present Delta State University, Cleveland, MS Courses Taught: CML 509 - Technology in Education
Doctoral Committee Methodologist: G. Smith, in progress, 2021
Reader: L. Morgan, completed, 2020 B. Martin, in progress, 2021 V. Gilstrap, in progress, 2022 R. Garrett, in progress, 2022
Adjunct Instructor, 2012 - Present Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS Courses Taught: LLS 1211 - Self-Affirmation LLS 1311/LLS 1312 - Orientation LEA 1921 - Leadership/Communication Skills II LEA 2921 - Leadership.Communication Skills IV HPR 2412 - Intramural Sports Offic. Indiv/Team
MSVCC Online Facilitator, 2014 - Present Mississippi Community College Board, Jackson, MS Courses Taught: Engagement & Interaction with Discussions Course Accessibility Growing with Canvas Digging Deeper with Canvas Generation Z Using Tech in CTE Programs Tech in the Workplace
MSVCC Webinar Facilitator, 2014 - Present Mississippi Community College Board, Jackson, MS Courses Taught: Adobe Slate Canvas Blueprints Canvas + Google Integrations Canvas App CTE EdTech Weebly TweetBeam Office Mix Microsoft Sway LinkedIn Prezi Animoto Infographics Appy Hour Vidopop / FreeFlow Google Drive / Google Apps
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) Instructure (Canvas) In progress, 2022
Apple Learning Coach Apple Education In progress, 2022
Kahoot! Certified: Levels 1-2 Kahoot! Completed January 2022
Clever Academy: Levels 1-4 Clever Completed December 2021
Explainer Level 1 ExplainEverything Completed December 2021
Wakelet Certified Educator Wakelet Completed November 2021
Distance Learning Playbook: Facilitator Corwin Completed June 2021
Peer Review Course (PRC) Quality Matters Completed July 2019
Apple Teacher Apple Education Completed November 2018
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Quality Matters Completed September 2018
Certificate in Leading and Motivating MaxKnowledge Completed July 2015
Certificate in Best Practices to Enhance Student Retention MaxKnowledge Completed June 2015
Certificate in Effective Use of Social Media in Online Courses MaxKnowledge Completed May 2015
Certificate in Retention of Millennial Students SLOAN-C Completed December 2013
Certificate in Retention of Millennial Students SLOAN-C Completed December 2013
Certificate in Leadership in Online Education - Policy SLOAN-C Completed October 2013
Certificate in Embracing Web 2.0 Tools SLOAN-C Completed October 2013
Certificate in Instructor Online Presence Mississippi Community College Board Completed September 2013
AWARDS AND HONORS
Top 40 Under 40, Mississippi Business Journal, May 2022
Technology Specialist of the Year, Mississippi Educational Computing Association, March 2022
Top 20 Under 40, The Meridian Star, October 2021
Meridian Community College's "MCC'er of the Month, October 2017
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation Leadership Lauderdale Graduate, 2014-2015
Faculty/Staff Association Professional Development Scholarship Recipient, 2013
Roberts, J. Marie (2022, March). Spill the Tea: Content Delivery Made Easy using ExplainEverything. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2022, February). infusED: Teaching Purposefully with Tech. MECA: Mississippi Educational Computing Conference. Jackson, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2022, January). Creating a Meaningful Academic Opportunity Model. National Future of Education Technology® Conference. Orlando, Fl.
Roberts, J. Marie (2021, December). Putting the Tech back in Career & Technical Education: Teacher Mentoring. Mississippi Community College Board. Virtual (Jackson, Miss.).
Roberts, J. Marie (2021, September). Grade School Sorcery: Using Canvas to Support K-12 Instruction. Mississippi Canvas Users Group. Virtual (Jackson, Miss.).
Roberts, J. Marie (2021, February). Using Your LMS for Student Services. Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA). Virtual (Jackson, Miss.). Roberts, J. Marie (2020, December). Using your LMS to promote student access. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting. Nashville, Tenn.
Roberts, J. Marie (2020, March). Online Instruction Best Practices. Mississippi State University Online Programs. Starkville, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2019, September). Invited Keynote: Increasing Learner Engagement. University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Nurse Educator Conference. Jackson, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2019, August). Cool Things in Canvas. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2019, April). Seems Legit: Validating Credentials Using Digital Badges with Badgr. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2018, September). Invited Technical Keynote: Google Apps and Interactive Handouts. Mississippi Community College Board Adult Education Technology Conference. Tupelo, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2018, August). Growing with Canvas. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2017, January). Appy Hour. University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Nurse Educator Conference: Mixing it Up with Nursing's Next Generation: Gen Xers and Millennials. Jackson, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2017, January). Live Course Streaming Using Periscope. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, April). Appy Hour. MS DNP Institute: Enhancing DNP Education and Practice Technology and Interprofessional Education (IPE). Oxford, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, April). Closing Technical Keynote: Let's Talk EdTech. MS DNP Institute: Enhancing DNP Education and Practice Technology and Interprofessional Education (IPE). Oxford, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, April). Engaging Discussions. MS DNP Institute: Enhancing DNP Education and Practice Technology and Interprofessional Education (IPE). Oxford, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, April). Appy Hour. 21st Annual Cengage Course Technology Conference. Orlando, Florida.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, March). Weebly: Website Hosting Made Easy. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, March). Appy Hour: Shaken and Stirred for 2016. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, March). Scouting Today's Tech Tools. Creating Futures Through Technology Pre-Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2016, August). Google Apps for Education. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2015, August). Google Hangouts for Student Centered Learning. Workshop Week Faculty Training, Meridian Community College. Meridian, Miss
Roberts, J. Marie and Dr. Krista M. LeBrun (2015, July). The Golden Ticket to eCommunication: Using Google Hangouts for Student Support Services. InstructureCon 2015, Canvas LMS. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Roberts, J. Marie (2015, March) Vidopop. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2015, March) Appy Hour. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2015, March) Appy Hour. 20th Annual Cengage Course Technology Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.
Roberts, J. Marie (2015, February) Vidopop: Today's App for Tomorrow's Learner. FantasTech Virtual Conference for Virginia Community College System.
Roberts, J. Marie (2014, September) Don't Be Left Out: Get Linkedin. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2014, April) Data Pop: Using Infographics to Make Your Stats More Engaging. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie and Terrell Taylor (2014, April) #EAGLENATION Appreciation: Team-Minded Recruiting. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie and Haley Duck (2014, March) Alternatives to Powerpoint. 19th Annual Cengage Course Technology Conference. Nashville, Tenn.
Roberts, J. Marie and Dr. Krista M. LeBrun (2014, March) Appy Hour. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference. Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie and Dr. Krista M. LeBrun (2014, March) Animoto for Educators. Creating Futures Through Technology Conference (Pre-Conference). Biloxi, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie and Dr. Krista M. LeBrun (2014, March) Raising the “Bar” on Presentations: Adding Animoto to the Mix. Educators Connect Conference. Hattiesburg, Miss.
LeBrun, Dr. Krista M. and J. Marie Roberts (2013, November) The Art of Animoto. FantasTech Virtual Conference for Virginia Community College System.
LeBrun, Dr. Krista M. and J. Marie Roberts (2013, November) The Art of Animoto. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2013, August) Appy Hour: Apps for the Classroom. Presentation at the annual Faculty/Staff Convocation. Meridian Community College. Meridian, Miss.
Roberts, J. Marie (2013, June) Death by Powerpoint: The Power of Prezi. Meridian Community College Professional Development Series. Meridian, Miss.