LTLE Faculty

Dr. Karen Kellison

Assistant Professor ~ Educational Technology

Program Director ~ M.Ed. Educational Technology
2012-13 Distinguished Teacher of the Year

 

Education

Ed.D (2002) Ed Psychology; Instructional Technology  University of Virginia
M.Ed. (1992) Curriculum & Instruction  Virginia Commonwealth University 
B.S. (1981)  Special Education  Virginia Commonwealth University

Licensure 

Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education 
Division Superintendent (#DS226560) 
Post Graduate Professional  (#PGP226560) 

Administration & Supervision 
Library Media 
Special Education (MR; LD)

Professional Interests

Gaming in Education; Universal Design for Learning; Collaborative Work Spaces; Virtual Environments and Creating a Presence in Online Learning

Teaching at JMU

Graduate:
Foundations of Educational Technology 
Design & Development of Digital Media
Educational Technology
Principles of Instructional Design
Games, Simulations & Virtual Worlds for Learning

Undergraduate:
Foundations of Instructional Design
Instructional Technology


Other Courses Designed and Taught
Assistive Technology (online)
Educating Oppositional Students:  Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom (online)
E-Learning Strategies (online)
Research Methods:  Using Data for School Improvement (f2f)

Relevant Experience

Assistant Professor ~ University of Richmond (2005-2008)
Adjunct Professor ~ Virginia Commonwealth University (2000-2007)
Director ~ Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School (2000-2005)
Director of Instruction ~ Goochland County Public Schools (1997-2000)
Library Media Specialist ~ Goochland County Public Schools (1994-1997)

Selected Publications

Kellison, K. & Font, G. (2010). "Click you're it!  The role of games in K-12 education." In P. Zemliansky and Wilcox, D. (Ed. s), Design and Implementation of Educational Games: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives. IGI Global.

Kellison, K.  (2008)  "Virtual Teamwork."  T.H.E. Journal, Vol 35, No 6.  Online at:http://www.thejournal.com/articles/22724

 

Selected Presentations

Kellison, K., Estes, M., & Wilcox, D.  Integrative and Interdisciplinary Approach to Designing an Educational Technology Graduate Program,  AECT Annual Conference, Louisville, KY,  October, 2009.

Kellison, K. & Kellison, D.  "Using Technology to Support Effective Schools."  Presentation to the National School Boards Association annual conference - San Francisco, CA.  April, 2007 and the annual Effective Schools conference - Phoenix, AZ.  March, 2007.

 

Professional Website


Dr. Karen Kellison

Dr. Karen Kellison
3325F Memorial Hall
540-568-3394
kelliskf@jmu.edu