Christy Keeler, Ph.D.
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Curriculum Vitae
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED
University of Oregon
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Redlands
Queen Mary College, University of London
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Redlands
Queen Mary College, University of London
DEGREES AWARDED
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational
Policy and Management, 2003, University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Religion, 1989, University of Redlands
Dissertation
focus: Instructional design and technology education
Cognate
field: Geography
Master of Education, Special Education, 1992, University of Nevada, Las
VegasBachelor of Arts, Political Science and Religion, 1989, University of Redlands
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Technology Integration in K-12
and Teacher Education Environments
Instructional Design
Social Studies Teacher Education
Instructional Design
Social Studies Teacher Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Visiting Assistant Professor,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2005-present
Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Oregon
Teacher, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1992-1996
Duties: Taught classes in the
areas of social studies education and educational technology within the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education
Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Oregon
Practicum/Student Teacher
Supervisor (Secondary Special Education), 1997-1998
Research Assistant, Center for
Advanced Technology in Education, 1996-1997
Teacher, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1992-1996
Taught grades 3 through 6 and
grade 8 in the areas of social studies, mathematics, computers, special
education, leadership, Holocaust studies, careers, and publications
Nevada certifications include: social studies (7-12); computer programming (K-12); math with calculus (7-12); generalist-resource room (K-12); substitute (K-12)
Nevada certifications include: social studies (7-12); computer programming (K-12); math with calculus (7-12); generalist-resource room (K-12); substitute (K-12)
PUBLICATIONS
Keeler, C. (2003). Developing and
using an instrument to describe instructional design elements of high
school online courses. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of
Oregon, Eugene.
Keeler, C. (1997). Beyond the family geography challenge. Journal of Geography, 96(4), 216-219.
Keeler, C. (1994). Math lesson plan template [Software]. C•WUG Journal, April.
Websites
Keeler, C. (2007). Teaching elementary school social studies: A course in social studies instructional methods. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/SSM/
Keeler, C. (2007). Survey of Computers in Elementary Schools: A course in methods for integrating technology into K-8 teaching and learning. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/Computers/
Keeler, C. (2007). Educating citizens: A course in civics-based curricula. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/EducatingCitizens/
Keeler, C. (2007). Training videos: Just-in-time online training of educational technology tools. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/Computers/TrainingVideos.html
Keeler, C. (2007). Las Vegas education events: A blog for sharing educational events in the Las Vegas community. Available at http://vegaseducation.blogspot.com/
Keeler, C. (2006). Lesson plan templates: Sample lesson plan templates with example lesson plans. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/LessonPlanTemplates/hunter.html
Keeler, C. (1997). Beyond the family geography challenge. Journal of Geography, 96(4), 216-219.
Keeler, C. (1994). Math lesson plan template [Software]. C•WUG Journal, April.
Websites
Keeler, C. (2007). Teaching elementary school social studies: A course in social studies instructional methods. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/SSM/
Keeler, C. (2007). Survey of Computers in Elementary Schools: A course in methods for integrating technology into K-8 teaching and learning. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/Computers/
Keeler, C. (2007). Educating citizens: A course in civics-based curricula. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/EducatingCitizens/
Keeler, C. (2007). Training videos: Just-in-time online training of educational technology tools. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/Computers/TrainingVideos.html
Keeler, C. (2007). Las Vegas education events: A blog for sharing educational events in the Las Vegas community. Available at http://vegaseducation.blogspot.com/
Keeler, C. (2006). Lesson plan templates: Sample lesson plan templates with example lesson plans. Available at http://coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/LessonPlanTemplates/hunter.html
IN PRESS
Keeler, C. and Horney, M.
(Scheduled for print in June, 2007) Online course designs: Are special
needs being met? American Journal of Distance Education.
Keeler, C., J. Richter, M. Horney, M. Ditson, and L. Anderson-Inman. (Scheduled for print in December, 2007) What works for exceptional learners: Differentiated instruction online. In What Works in K-12 Online Learning. Ed. C. Cavanaugh and R. Blomeyer. International Society of Technology Educators.
Keeler, C., J. Richter, M. Horney, M. Ditson, and L. Anderson-Inman. (Scheduled for print in December, 2007) What works for exceptional learners: Differentiated instruction online. In What Works in K-12 Online Learning. Ed. C. Cavanaugh and R. Blomeyer. International Society of Technology Educators.
UNDER REVIEW
Keeler,
C. Modeling technology-based social studies instruction: A simulated
webquest.
WORKS IN POGRESS
Keeler, C. and E. Langhorst. From
PowerPoint to podcasts: Integrating technology into the social studies.
Keeler, C. Ushering in the 21st century: Technology integration in methods courses.
Keeler, C. 21st century social studies.
Keeler, C. Advanced teacher institutes: Beyond on the content.
Keeler, C. Designing online courses to meet diverse learning style preferences.
Keeler, C. Assessment in online environments: A cross-school comparison.
Keeler, C. and Horney, M. Online courses for special learners: Aligning with the law.
Keeler, C. Microcommunities: Describing an exemplar.
Keeler, C. Ushering in the 21st century: Technology integration in methods courses.
Keeler, C. 21st century social studies.
Keeler, C. Advanced teacher institutes: Beyond on the content.
Keeler, C. Designing online courses to meet diverse learning style preferences.
Keeler, C. Assessment in online environments: A cross-school comparison.
Keeler, C. and Horney, M. Online courses for special learners: Aligning with the law.
Keeler, C. Microcommunities: Describing an exemplar.
PRESENTATIONS
International and National
"A Whirlwind of Possibilities:
Technology Integration for Social Studies Teachers," National Council
for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Accepted for San Diego, CA,
2007
“Ushering in the 21st Century: Technology Integration in Methods Courses,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Accepted for Atlanta, 2007
"Paving the Way for Learners with Special Needs in Online Education," American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, 2007
"Beyond PowerPoint: Integrating Technology into Social Studies Methods Courses," National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., 2006
"Advanced Geographic Institutes: Beyond on the Content," National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, Lake Tahoe, 2006 (with Amy O’Brien, Janet Price, Lanette Bowen, and Connie Artega)
"Designing Online Courses to Meet Diverse Learning Style Preferences," American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, 2006
"Online Education Themes: A Developing Research Agenda," American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, 2006
“Assessment in Online Environments: A Cross-School Description of Secondary Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, 2005
“Online Course Designs: Are Special Needs Being Met?” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, 2005 (with Mark Horney)
“An Instrument for Measuring Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, 2004 (with Lynne Anderson-Inman)
“A Cross-School Description of Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, 2004 (with Lynne Anderson-Inman)
“A Survey of Twentieth Century Geography Education in America,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1997
“Beyond the Family Geography Challenge,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1996
Regional
“Ushering in the 21st Century: Technology Integration in Methods Courses,” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Accepted for Atlanta, 2007
"Paving the Way for Learners with Special Needs in Online Education," American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, 2007
"Beyond PowerPoint: Integrating Technology into Social Studies Methods Courses," National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., 2006
"Advanced Geographic Institutes: Beyond on the Content," National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, Lake Tahoe, 2006 (with Amy O’Brien, Janet Price, Lanette Bowen, and Connie Artega)
"Designing Online Courses to Meet Diverse Learning Style Preferences," American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, 2006
"Online Education Themes: A Developing Research Agenda," American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, 2006
“Assessment in Online Environments: A Cross-School Description of Secondary Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, 2005
“Online Course Designs: Are Special Needs Being Met?” Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, 2005 (with Mark Horney)
“An Instrument for Measuring Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, 2004 (with Lynne Anderson-Inman)
“A Cross-School Description of Instructional Design Elements of High School Online Courses,” American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, San Diego, 2004 (with Lynne Anderson-Inman)
“A Survey of Twentieth Century Geography Education in America,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1997
“Beyond the Family Geography Challenge,” National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference, 1996
Regional
"21st Century Social Studies," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2007
"Online Education: A Primer," Computer Using Educators Annual Conference, Palm Springs, 2006
“The Family Geography Challenge: Creating a Program at Your School,” Western Regional Middle School Consortium Annual Conference, 1997
“Integrating Families into the Team: Developing a Family Night Program,” Western Regional Middle School Consortium Annual Conference, 1997
Local
“Online
Courses: A Legitimate Alternative,” (with Allison Powell)
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada, 2007
“Professionalism: Teaching and Learning Outside the Classroom,” Clark High School TEACH Program, 2006
“Lesson Demonstrations: Box City and Picture North America,” Geographic Alliance in Nevada, 2006
“Online Courses: What Are They?” (with José Delfin) Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, 2005
“Trends in Geography Education in America,” University of Oregon Colloquium, 1998
“Cookie Geography: A Morsel on Maps,” Southern Nevada Social Studies Council Annual Conference, 1996
“Databases Can Be Your Friend,” Computer Using Educators of Southern Nevada Annual Conference, 1994
“Professionalism: Teaching and Learning Outside the Classroom,” Clark High School TEACH Program, 2006
“Lesson Demonstrations: Box City and Picture North America,” Geographic Alliance in Nevada, 2006
“Online Courses: What Are They?” (with José Delfin) Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, 2005
“Trends in Geography Education in America,” University of Oregon Colloquium, 1998
“Cookie Geography: A Morsel on Maps,” Southern Nevada Social Studies Council Annual Conference, 1996
“Databases Can Be Your Friend,” Computer Using Educators of Southern Nevada Annual Conference, 1994
GRANTS, AWARDS, AND HONORS
Geographic Alliance in Nevada,
Hall of Fame, 2006
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, Phi Delta Kappa (Region A), 2004
Graduate Teaching Fellow Research Award, University of Oregon, Graduate School, 1997
Alpha Delta Kappa Continuing Education Award, 1997
Las Vegas Junior League Teacher Grant, 1997
A+ Teacher of the Week, Las Vegas ABC Television Affiliate, 1997
National Geographic Society Instructional Leadership Institute, Nevada Representative, 1995
Nevada Representative to the National CRADLE (Democracy and Law Education) Conference, 1993
Freshman of the Year, University of Redlands, 1987
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, Phi Delta Kappa (Region A), 2004
Graduate Teaching Fellow Research Award, University of Oregon, Graduate School, 1997
Alpha Delta Kappa Continuing Education Award, 1997
Las Vegas Junior League Teacher Grant, 1997
A+ Teacher of the Week, Las Vegas ABC Television Affiliate, 1997
National Geographic Society Instructional Leadership Institute, Nevada Representative, 1995
Nevada Representative to the National CRADLE (Democracy and Law Education) Conference, 1993
Freshman of the Year, University of Redlands, 1987
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
International and National
American Educational Research Association Special Interest Group—Instructional Technology Webmaster, 2007-present
National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference Peer Reviewer (First and Second Rounds), 2007
National Educational Computing Conference SIG-TE Research Paper Presider, 2007
American Educational Research Association Annual Conference Peer Reviewer, 2003-2006
National Educational Computing Conference SIG-TE Program Evaluation Committee, 2006-2007
National Educational Computing Conference Research Paper Program Committee, 2006
National Educational Computing Conference Annual Conference Peer Reviewer, 2004-2006
State
Nevada Social Studies Curriculum Revision Committee, 2007-2008
Geographic Alliance in Nevada Newsletter Editor, 1996-1997
Nevada Geography Course of Study Development Committee (Grades 5-8), 1996
Nevada Geography Standards Development Committee, 1995-1996
Nevada GeoFest Chairperson, 1995
Local
Phi Delta Kappa, Las Vegas Chapter #1113, Vice President-Program, 2004-Present
Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada At-Large Board Member, 2005-Present
Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies Teacher-of-the-Year Nomination Review Committee, 2007
Chairperson, CUE-SN Technology Fair (co-sponsored by the Computer-Using Educators of
Southern Nevada, UNLV Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and UNLV Curriculum Materials Library), 2006, 2007
Clark County School District Middle School Social Studies Assessment Committee, 1995
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American
Educational Research Association (AERA), AERA's
Division C (Learning and Instruction), and AERA's Special
Interest Group for Instructional Technology
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and the ISTE Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators
Computer-Using Educators, Inc. (CUE) and Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada (CUE-SN)
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) – International and Local
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (SNCSS)
National Council for Geography Education (NCGE) and Geographic Alliance in Nevada (GAIN)
College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA)
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) and the ISTE Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators
Computer-Using Educators, Inc. (CUE) and Computer-Using Educators of Southern Nevada (CUE-SN)
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) – International and Local
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and Southern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (SNCSS)
National Council for Geography Education (NCGE) and Geographic Alliance in Nevada (GAIN)
College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA)