Kelvin Thompson, Ed.D.

301 Ringwood Circle Winter Springs, FL 32708 | 407.823.0462 | kthompso@mail.ucf.edu

Education

Doctor of Education (Curriculum and Instruction), University of Central Florida, 2005
            Dissertation Title: Constructing Educational Criticism of Online Courses: A Model for Implementation by Practitioners

            Major Advisor: Dr. Charles D. Dziuban

Master of Arts (Instructional Systems Technology), University of Central Florida, 1999

Bachelor of Music Education (Principal Instruments: Voice and Trumpet), The Florida State University, 1991

Employment

Research Coordinator, Partnership for the Advancement of Distributed Learning (P-ADL), 2005-Present

·        Cast vision/set mission for P-ADL in conjunction with leaders of UCF's online initiative

·         Oversaw day-to-day operations of P-ADL

·         Established formal partnerships on behalf of P-ADL with organizations from higher education, K-12, military, government, industry, and non-profit sectors

·         Planned and coordinated events appealing to various sectors interested in distributed learning (e.g., Distributed Learning Seminar Series and Multimedia Workshop Series)

·         Coordinated P-ADL's inter-institutional research and development agenda

Assistant Director, Course Development & Web Services, 2003-Present

·         In collaboration with UCF Library, led the project to develop information literacy learning modules required by UCF's Quality Enhancement Plan

·         Supervised administrative staff and New Media Teams

·         Co-managed budget of the organization

·         Member of Executive Team, overseeing strategic direction of organization

Coordinator of Professional Programs, Course Development & Web Services, 2000-2003

·         Conducted strategic planning sessions for other institutions vis-a-vis online course initiatives

·         Coordinated outreach efforts of the organization

·         Developed relationships with a variety of private sector and public sector partners

·         Supervised development of enterprise-wide professional development curriculum

·         Taught faculty development courses, IDL6543 and ADL5000

·         Member of Executive Team, overseeing strategic direction of organization

Instructional Designer, Course Development & Web Services, 1998-2000

·         Collaborated as part of instructional design team in conducting a wide range of duties

·         Initiated team evaluation for continuous feedback and improvement

·         Produced numerous communications on behalf of instructional design team

·         Consulted with faculty members and production staff to design on-line course materials

·         Taught faculty development course, IDL6543

·         Developed IDL6543 curriculum and support materials

·         Developed learning styles content for Pegasus Connections Disc (institutional learner-support resource)

·         Created various training materials for inclusion in learner support and faculty development offerings

·         Presented products, models, and strategies for on-line course development to internal and external audiences

·         Supervised interns and part-time employees on various projects

·         Served on Executive Team for UCF Web Site Redesign project

·         Chaired Involvement Team, coordinating communications and needs assessment, for UCF Web Site Redesign project

·         Co-led Usability Study / Focus Groups for UCF web site prototype

Assistant Instructional Designer, Course Development & Web Services, 1998

·         Collaborated in developing competencies for Pegasus Connections Disc

·         Developed tutorials for Pegasus Connections Disc

Technology Coordinator, Midway Elementary School, 1997-1998

·         Designed and maintained school web site

·         Produced introductory video for school magnet program (and various other video projects)

·         Trained staff and students in Internet knowledge and skills using original materials

·         Coached staff members in effective use of various technologies and software packages

·         Crafted various newsletters, flyers, forms, and memos for administrators and teachers

·         Administrated phonemail and computer network systems

·         Collaborated in writing curriculum for fine arts magnet program

·         Member of school Leadership Team, overseeing direction of organization

Music Teacher / Technology Coordinator, Midway Elementary School, 1995-1997

·         Launched live, daily student-run news show via closed circuit television system

·         Collaborated with classroom teachers in creation of unique multimedia stage productions

·         Assembled and maintained electronic MIDI keyboard lab

·         Taught music courses to grades K-5 using electronic keyboard lab and Orff-Schulwerk techniques

·         Developed and implemented school-to-work program for fourth and fifth grade students

Music Teacher, Zellwood Elementary School, 1993-1995

·         Taught general music courses to grades K-5 using Orff-Schulwerk techniques

·         Co-chaired school Discipline / Behavior Committee

Publications and Papers

Thompson, K. (Submitted for review). What is online course quality?

Thompson, K. and Yonekura, F. (in preparation). Learning while the clock is ticking: The effects of specific learning object component time-length restrictions on learning outcomes.

Thompson, K. and Yonekura, F. (2005). Practical guidelines for learning object granularity from one higher education setting, Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects, 1, 163-179.

Pan, C., Thompson, K., and Deets, J. (2003). A good instructional designer is hard to find? Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning (ICCTL 2003), Jacksonville, FL.

Thompson, K. (2001). Constructivist curriculum design for professional development: A review of the literature, Australian Journal of Adult Learning,41(1), 94-109.

Truman-Davis, B., Futch, L., Thompson, K., and Yonekura, F. (2000). Support for online teaching and learning. Educause Quarterly, 23(2), 44-51.

Truman-Davis, B., Futch, L., Thompson, K., and Yonekura, F. (1999). UCF's support for teaching and learning online: Cd-rom development, faculty development, and statewide training. Paper presented at EDUCAUSE Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Conference Presentations

Thompson, K. (2006). The pedagogy of teaching online. Invited session within Florida Distance Learning Consortium Webinar Series, Tallahassee, FL.

Thompson, K. (2006). A foundation for considering online course quality. Presentation as part of How do you know it when you see it: Wrestling with quality in online courses. Session within Distributed Learning Seminar Series, Partnership for the Advancement of Distributed Learning, Orlando, FL.

Thompson, K. (2005). Toward a pattern language for the design of online courses. Presentation at Sloan ALN Conference, Orlando, FL.

Thompson, K., Yonekura, Y., Gorham, J., and McCulloch, E. (2005). Institutional perspectives in learning object development: Lessons learned by a community college and a university. Presentation at Sloan ALN Conference, Orlando, FL.

Thompson, K., Moloney, J., Siccama, C., and Tello, S. (2003). Getting started: Online teaching, course, and program development. Pre-conference Workshop at Sloan ALN Conference, Orlando, FL.

Thompson, K., Siccama, C., and Tello, S. (2002). Getting started: Online course and program development. Pre-conference Workshop at Sloan ALN Conference, Orlando, FL.

Thompson, K. (2002). Comprehensive evaluation of a faculty/staff professional development program. Presentation at EDUCAUSE Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Thompson, K. and Voorhees, D. (2002). Snapshot of a webct institute: University of central florida. Presentation at WebCT Users Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Thompson, K., Ricci, G. and Pennacchia, S. (2002). University and community college partnership model. Presentation at TechEd Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Thompson, K. and Sharkey, J. (2001). Web development academy: A model for enterprise-wide web development training and support. Presentation at EDUCAUSE Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Professional Activities

·         Co-represented UCF within the Florida Distance Learning Consortium (FDLC)

·         Served on FDLC faculty development committee

·         Presentations to representatives of the numerous international institutions visiting the University of Central Florida’s online learning initiative

·         Institutional/program-level consultations

• Strategic planning consultations for online programs (Naval Postgraduate School, University of Tulsa, Columbus State University, and Lake-Sumter Community College)
• Development of online courses (Lake-Sumter Community College and Seminole Community College)
• Course reviews, instructional design consultations, and workshops (Central Florida Community College and Brevard Community College)

·         Chaired/served on university search committees

Research Interests

Qualitative methods, educational criticism, online pedagogy, instructional environments for adult learners

Teaching Interests

Instructional theory, instructional methods, instructional technology, instructional design, curriculum development, qualitative research methods

Dissertation Committees

Committee member. How School Culture Influences Effective Science Curriculum Design and Instructional Practice in the Elementary School Classroom. Ed.D. dissertation by Lori Meier. November 2006.

Committee member. Transmission on Pause: Factors Affecting Widespread Adoption of Podcasting by Faculty Members in Higher Education. Ph.D. dissertation by Rolando Marquez. In progress.

Courses Taught

2008

Adjunct Instructor, EME2040
Technology for Educators
Spring Term, Brevard Community College, Virtual Campus, Department of Liberal Arts

Adjunct Instructor, EME6457
Distance Education: Technology, Process, Product
Spring Term, University of Central Florida, College of Education

2007

Adjunct Instructor, EDF2030
Effective Classroom Management
Summer Term, Brevard Community College, Virtual Campus, Department of Liberal Arts

Adjunct Instructor, EME2040
Technology for Educators
Summer Term, Brevard Community College, Virtual Campus, Department of Liberal Arts

Adjunct Instructor, EME6457
Distance Education: Technology, Process, Product
Spring Term, University of Central Florida, College of Education

Course Instructor, ADL5000a
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 25 clock hour faculty development course
Customized for Manatee Community College online faculty (in support of MCC's Quality Enhancement Plan)
Spring Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

2006

Course Instructor, ADL5000a
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 25 clock hour faculty development course
Customized for Manatee Community College online faculty (in support of MCC's Quality Enhancement Plan)
Spring Term and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

2004

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Summer Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, ADL5000
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 35 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

2003

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, ADL5000
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 35 clock hour faculty development course
Summer Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

2002

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term, Summer Term, and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, ADL5000
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 35 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term, Summer A Term, Summer B Term, and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

2001

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, ADL5000
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 35 clock hour faculty development course
Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, IDL6543a
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Customized for Lake-Sumter Community College faculty
Summer Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, ADL5000a
Advanced Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, fully-online, five-week, 25 clock hour faculty development course
Customized for Naval Postgraduate School faculty
SummerTerm, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

Course Instructor, IDL6543a
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Customized for Naval Postgraduate School faculty
Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

2000

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

1999

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Spring Term and Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

1998

Course Instructor, IDL6543
Interactive Distributed Learning for Technology-Mediated Course Delivery
Non-credit, intensive, reduced-seat-time/hybrid, eight-week, 70 clock hour faculty development course
Fall Term, University of Central Florida, Course Development & Web Services

References Available Upon Request