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Curriculum Vita Professional Summary
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Education with concentrations
in Higher
Education Research and Institutional Planning and Distance EducationMasters (M.Ed.) in Educational Technology - Educational Technologies and Instructional
Design Multiple certifications in secondary and higher education, educational technologies, and Web technologiesAccomplished educator in both traditional and online environmentsSolid theoretical foundation in interactive design/strategiesStrong working understanding of today’s professional digital media toolsetExtensive experience using various educational and Web technologiesExperienced in developing and implementing various instructional research
and design projects Proven history of professionalism with membership in various professional leadership organizationsEducation
2009 Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education
Concentration: Distance Education
Concentration: Higher Education Research and Institutional Planning
Regent University
Awarded - Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate in Education
2004 Master's of Education (M.Ed.)
Concentration: Educational Technology
University of Hawaii
Honored with Research Fellow Position
1998 Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program
Specialization: Secondary Education
University of Hawaii
1994 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Major: History
Virginia Wesleyan College
Graduated with honors
Professional Experience
Aug 2012 Clinical Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction - Learning Design and Technology Program - Purdue University
Professor and program coordinator for the online Learning Design and Technology master's program.
2011 - Present Director of Professional Licensure Programs - Regent University
Responsible for the development and implementation of the university continuing education professional licensure programs providing education opportunities for university alumni and professional community members including online, hybrid and traditional programs and fostering collaborative partnerships internally and externally. Developed, maintained, and enforced the educational policies based on requirements from accrediting agencies, approval boards, and government licensing agencies. Interviewed, reviewed credentials, and supervised professional licensure program faculty, instructors and staff to ensure the development and implementation of quality programs. Developed, reviewed, and revised course, seminar and program curriculum to provide education opportunities in accordance with approval board standards and program objectives.
2011 - Present Adjunct Professor - Doctoral Program in Education and Master's of Education Leadership, School of Education, Regent University
Served as instructor to school leaders and educators in the Doctoral program in Education and the Master's program in Education Leadership program. Taught various courses in the EdD, PhD, and MEd. programs. Collaborated with the graduate program faculty to develop and evaluate course materials and delivery methods.
2009 - 2011 Director of Continuing Education & Instructional and Web Technologies - Regent University
Served as program director and administrator of instructional and web technologies. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Continuing Education (CE) Program providing education opportunities for university alumni, professional community members, and six academic programs including an online, hybrid and traditional programs and fostering collaborative partnerships internally and externally. Developed, maintained, and enforced the CE educational policies based on requirements from accrediting agencies, approval boards, and government licensing agencies. Lead the strategic planning process and program development to establish realistic goals and action plans. Developed, reviewed, and revised course, workshop and program curriculum to provide education opportunities in accordance with approval board standards and program objectives. Also, directed instructional and web technology use and training and served as instructional technology expert. Provided consultation opportunities for faculty and staff on the use of instructional and web technologies for the continual integration of current and new technologies in traditional, hybrid and online programs. Served the chair and as a committee member on numerous instructional technology and education committees to improve the use of educational technology. Served as an instructional technology liaison with university departments. Presented and co-presented research at national conferences and publish to peer reviewed journals. Electronic portfolio trainer and administrator. Performed direct supervision of web support staff, continuing education support staff, and graduate assistants.
2005 - 2009 Instructional Designer (Web Developer/Instructional Designer)Regent University
Administrative and teaching responsibilities. Developed, implemented, and evaluated university faculty and staff training in instructional and web technologies. Designed and developed traditional and distance education training materials. Presented workshops and provided support to university-wide academic advising units. Provided instruction, advising, and mentorship to faculty, staff, and students in the use of technology and served as chair and committee member on numerous technology and education committees. Designed and developed a virtual training facility in in a 3-D virtual environment and completed extensive research on its use in education. Served as Blackboard Administrator and Website Administrator. Monitored, managed, and evaluated web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires.
2003 - 2005 Curriculum Technology Support Coordinator - Regent University
Provided mentoring and training to new faculty in instructional technologies and online instruction. Served as Blackboard Administrator and Website Administrator overseeing the development and maintenance of Blackboard courses and school Websites. Established and facilitated the Regent University Technology Professionals, a committee for instructional designers, technology training professionals, distance education professionals, Web designers, and other technology personnel. Created, developed and implemented electronic portfolio component for online PhD program, developing all curriculum, content, and resource materials. Monitored, managed, and evaluated web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires. Supervised web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires.
2002 Research Fellow - College of Education, University of Hawaii
Educational Technology Program, University of Hawaii
Worked with program faculty researching instructional design practices, educational technologies and electronic portfolios.
1999 - 2003 High School Teacher - Kamehameha Schools
Taught high school level world history courses during summer sessions to multicultural students from various socio-economic backgrounds. Designed course syllabus, prepared lessons and class discussions, facilitated group activities, and evaluated students. Collaborated with other high school teachers on instructional practices, student support and discipline, and curriculum.
1998 - 2003 Middle School Teacher - Kamehameha Schools
Taught middle school level U.S. history courses to multicultural students from various socio-economic backgrounds. Collaborated with middle school team members on instructional practices, student support and discipline, and curriculum. Selected textbooks and hardware and software instructional technology. Served as technology committee member establishing policies for technology integration in the classroom and providing instructional technology training for students and faculty. Student electronic portfolio trainer and advisor.
1987 - 1992 Teacher’s Aid with Exceptional Children - Princess Anne High School
Professional Service
9/11 - 4/12 Chair, Educator Conference - “The Changing American Student” School of Education, Regent University
9/11 - 6/12 Vice Chair– City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Community Advisory Committee for the Virginia Beach School Board
2011- 7/12 Committee Member - Technology Survey Committee - Regent University
8/09 - 12/11 Chair - Continuing Education Committee - Regent University
6/09 - 7/11 Editor-in-Chief - Faith and Therapy Journal
2/09 - Present Ad-Hoc Reviewer - Journal of Virtual Worlds Research
12/08 - 6/12 Committee Member – City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Community Advisory Committee for the Virginia Beach School Board
10/09 - 4/10 Chair of Educator’s Conference Committee - Regent University, School of Education 30th Anniversary Committee
5/09 - 12/09 Committee Member – City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Identification Subcommittee
3/09 - 4/09 Volunteer – 2009 Virtual World Best Practices in Education Conference
8/08 - 7/09 Continuing Education Committee - Regent University
8/05 - 7/07 Committee Member - Integration/Continuing Education Committee, Regent University
5/04 - 6/06 Chapter Officer - Phi Delta Kappa -
Tidewater, Virginia
8/03 - 8/06 Chair – Techies Technology Committee – Regent University
8/99 - 5/03 Committee Member - Technology Committee – Kamehameha Middle School
Professional Associations
2009 - Present Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE)
2009 - Present Regent Leadership Society
2009 - Present Counselor Educators in Second Life (CESL)
2007 - Present International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
2007 - Present Association of Virtual Worlds
2007 - Present Microsoft Online Research Panel
2006 - Present Learning Technologies Learner Group
2001 - Present Phi Delta Kappa- Intl. Assoc. for Professional Educators
1993 - Present Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
1993 - Present Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
Awards
2009 Outstanding Graduate of Doctorate of Philosophy in Education – Regent University
2008 Distinctive Service Award - Regent University
2006 Promotional Excellence Award - National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals. Category: Winning Strategies for Web Design
2005 The American Association of Webmasters Gold Award
Website: http://www.regent.edu/psychology
2002 Research Fellow, Educational Technology Program, University of Hawaii.
1994 Merit Award - Virginia Wesleyan College
Professional Certificates & Certifications
2012 Online Instructional Design Certification, Regent University
2011 Blackboard Course Management System 9.1, Regent University
2007 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies,
Major: Distance Education
Regent University
2007 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies,
Major: Higher Education - Research and Institutional Planning,
Regent University
2006 Doctoral Teaching, Regent University
2006 Blackboard Course Management System, Regent University
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: Master CIW Designer
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: E-Commerce Designer
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: Professional
2004 Certified Internet Web Professional: Associate
1998 Teaching Certification - Secondary Education, University of Hawaii
Publications
Walker, V. L. (under review). Experiential learning experiences in a 3-D virtual environment for clinical skill development: Interviewing and mental health diagnosis role-playing. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments.
Walker, V. L. (under review). Using mixed-methods to examine student perceived learning benefits of a virtual environment for applied skill development. Journal of Virtual World Research.
Walker, V. L. & Bauman, S. (under development). Using the 3D virtual environment “Second Life” to practice group facilitation skills and improve student learning.
Walker, V. L. (under development). A comparison of learning in traditional & 3D virtual learning activities in counselor ed.
Walker, V. L. (under development). Using 3-D virtual environments in counselor education for mental health interviewing and diagnosis.
Walker, V. L. (2010, Winter/Spring). Virtual Leadership . Thoughts on the Matter. Christian Leader. Regent University. Retrieved from http://www.regent.edu/publications/cl/pdfs/christianleader_springwinter_2010-fau.pdf#page=5
Walker, V. L. (2009). Traditional and 3D virtual learning activities: Evaluating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning. Learning Technologies Conference, Mooloolaba Queensland, Australia. http://www.learningtechnologies.com.au/files/Walker_LT2009.pdf
Walker, V. L., & Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. J. (2009). Educational opportunities for clinical counseling simulations in Second Life. Innovate, 5(5). http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=711&action=synopsis
Walker, V. L. (2009). 3D virtual learning in counselor education: Using Second Life in counselor skill development. Journal of Virtual WorldResearch, 2(1). https://journals.tdl.org/jvwr/article/view/423/463
Rockinson-Szapkiw,
A. J., & Walker, V. L. (2009). Web
2.0: Facilitating interactivity and collaborative relationships
in an online human service counseling skills course. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 27(3), 175-193. doi:10.1080/15228830903093031
Walker, V., Rehfuss, M., & Parks-Savage, A. (2008). Using e-portfolios in a counseling distance learning program. Journal of Technology in Counseling, 5(1). http://jtc.colstate.edu/Vol5_1/Walker.htm
Walker, V. (2007, June 18). Developing a distance learning ePortfolio
system. The eLearning Guild, Learning
Solutions e-Magazine, 1-10.
Bruce, S. & Walker, V. (2006, Fall). NAGAP 2006 Promotional Excellence
Award Recipient: Winning
Strategies for Effective Web Design. Perspectives Newsmagazine, 18(4).
12-14.
Dissertation:
Walker, V. L. (2009). Using three-dimensional virtual environments in counselor education for mental health interviewing and diagnosis: Student perceived learning benefits. (Doctoral dissertation, Regent University). ProQuest Direct Complete database. (UMI 3374779). Retrieved from http://gradworks.umi.com/3374779.pdf
Thesis:
Walker, V. L. (2004). Integrating video in electronic portfolios. (Masters thesis, University of Hawaii). ERIC Database. (ED490538). Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED490538.pdf Invited Addresses, Workshops, & Seminars
Walker, V. L. (2010) November 6). Using Virtual Environments to Reach Our Global Goals. Regent University Global Summit. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2010, June 17). Developing an ePortfolio for Academic and Professional Marketing Purposes- Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2009, November 19). Traditional and 3D Virtual Learning Activities: Evaluating Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Learning, Learning Technologies Conference, Mooloolaba Queensland, Australia.
Walker, V. L. (2009, June 22). Learning, Marketing, and Professional Career ePortfolio- Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2009, April 16). Designing Your Online Courses for Successful Teaching and Learning Experiences. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2009, March 16). Virtual Worlds & Second Life: Exploring an Immersive Virtual Environment for Education. ACCESS/ Next Step Conference, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2008, October 23 & 24). Building a Sensible Foundation for Constructing and Evaluating Your Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Courses. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2008, October 23 & 24). Web 2.0 Technologies in Hybrid and Online Courses. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2008, June). Creating a Learning, Marketing, and Professional Career ePortfolio. Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2007, July). Learning and Marketing ePortfolios. Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2006, July 18). What is an ePortfolio and How do I Create One? Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, July 13). Creating an ePortfolio.Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2004, July 14). What is an Electronic Portfolio and Why do I Need One?Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.Consultations
Sept. 10 - Present Virtual Environments and Webcasting for Global Initiatives, Global Affairs, Regent University
Dec. 09 –May 2010 Virtual Environments for Improved Learning, School of Education, Counseling Department, University of Arizona
April 16, 2009 Designing Hybrid and Online Courses, Virginia State University
Oct. 23 & 24, 2008 Media Use in Online Courses, Virginia State University
Oct. 23 & 24, 2008 Effective Instructional Design: Constructing and Evaluating Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Courses, Virginia State University.
Feb. - April, 2007 Evaluability Assessment, Human Services Program, Regent University
Oct. – Dec., 2006 Effective Communication and Practices by Chesapeake Virginia’s Adult Education Continuing Education (AECE) Department
Presentations
Walker, V. L. (2010, September 15). Evaluating Student Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Learning During Patient Interviewing and Diagnosis Activities. 2nd Virtual Conference on Counseling - CESL.
2009-2010 Report of the Gifted Community Advisory Committee. Presented to the Virginia Beach School Board on June 22, 2010.
Walker, V. L. (2010, April 24). Using 3-D Virtual World Learning Environments in Education: A Discussion of Two Studies and Their Implications. Educator’s Conference, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
Walker, V. L. (2009, September 12). Simulations and Role-Playing in Second Life: Interviewing and Diagnosing Clients in a 3-D Virtual Environment. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA.
Walker, V. L. (2009, September 11). Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies in an Online Course for Improved Interaction and Learning. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Walker, V. L. (2009, September 11). Using ePortfolios to Evaluate Student Learning and Assist Students in Marketing Their Skills. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
2008-2009 Report of the Gifted Community Advisory Committee. Presented to the Virginia Beach School Board on June 16, 2009.
Walker, V. L. (2009,March 27, 28, & 29). Using a 3D Virtual Environment for Improved Student Learning. Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference, Second Life.
Walker, V. L. (2009,March 19). 3D Virtual World Learning: Using Second Life in a Counseling Mental Health Diagnosis Course. UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference.
Walker, V. L. (2008, March 12-14). 3D Virtual World Learning Environments (i.e. - Second Life) in Blended and Online Education.UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference - Raleigh, NC.
Walker, V. L. (2007, November 7-9). Virtual World Learning Objects in Online Education. Sloan Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Walker, V. L., Biles. E., & Dominguez, A. (2007, November 7-9). Web 2.0 Learning Objects in Online and Blended Courses.Sloan Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Walker, V. L. (2007, April 27). Website (Re)-Design: Key Considerations and Lessons Learned. National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Walker, V. L. (2006, September 28). Assessing, Testing, and Evaluating Learners. Doctorial Teaching Seminar, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2006, September 14). ePortfolios: A Career Advantage. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, December 14).Analyzing Your Web Traffic: Using Urchin Software to Improve Your Website. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, February 23). Electronic Portfolios - The Next Step. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2005, February 9). Electronic Portfolios and My Career.Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.
Walker, V. L. (2004, June 30). What is an Electronic Portfolio and Why do I Need One?Regent University. Virginia Beach, Va.Media
SPC Faculty Honored for Academic, Community Achievements – October 20, 2010
Regent University News and Events. Interviewed by Rachel Judy.
The Wave of the Future - July 2010
Charisma Magazine. Interviewed by Amy Green
SPC Launches Continuing Education Website – January 7, 2010
Regent University News and Events. Interviewed by Sarah Dolan
Alumna Pioneers Online Counseling Learning in Second Life – June 9, 2009
Regent University News and Events - Interviewed by Sarah Dolan
Education in Second Life: Highlights from 2008
National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals 2006 Award Recipient. (2006) "Winning Strategies for Web Design"Perspectives
Newsmagazine.
Technical Skills
WEB DESIGN
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Contribute,
Microsoft
Front Page PROGRAMMING
XML, XHTML, DHTML, HTML,
CSS, Java Script (basics), PHP(basics),
Coldfusion (basics) GRAPHIC DESIGN
Adobe Photoshop,
JASC Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Fireworks
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows, Macintosh WEBSITE ANALYTICS
Google Analytics,Urchin, Web Trends, MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING
Adobe Flash
PRESENTATION
SMART
Board & SMART Station,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Hyperstudio
Wimba, Elluminate COURSEWARE
Blackboard
Courseware Learning System SCREEN CAPTURE
Adobe Captivate,
TechSmith Camtasia
SIMULATION/ 3D VIRTUAL
Second Life, Active Worlds, Google Wave STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Statistical Package for the
Social Sciences (SPSS) OFFICE SUITE
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher,
OneNote
VIDEO
iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Pinnacle
Basic Video editting and Compression Volunteer
2011-Present Chair of Educator’s Conference Regent University
2010-Present Children’s/Youth Ministry Vineyard Community Church
2010 United Way Day of Caring
2009 Present Hospitality Team Connect Vineyard Community Church
9/09 – Present Hospitality Team Connect – Vineyard Community Church
9/04 – Present Girl Scouts Parent
10/09 - Present Chair of Educator’s Conference Committee - Regent University
1/09 - Present City of Virginia Beach - Community Advisory Committee on Gifted Education
5/09 - 12/09 City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Identification Subcommittee
11/09 Soup Kitchen - Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
9/09 Operation School Supply – WAVY TV 10
3/09 - 4/09 2009 Virtual World Best Practices in Education Conference
2/06 Soup Kitchen - Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
9/05 - 6/06 Parent Teacher Association - Windsor Oaks Elementary School
1/96 - 7/96 Virginia Living Museum Instructional Aid
9/87 - 6/92 Teacher’s Aid with Exceptional Children – Princess Anne H.S.
6/85 - 8/86 Summer Camp Aid – St. Joseph’s Villa
Recent Research Activities
Virtual Environments in Higher Education: An examination
and analysis of the use of virtual environments for learner engagement
and skill building in traditional and online distance education programs.
Web 2.0 and Other Emerging Technologies in Education: An
examination and analysis of the use of emerging technologies for learner
engagement and skill building in online distance education programs.
Accessibility in Higher Education: Examination of higher
education policies and practices when developing university Websites
and online programs for access by individuals with physical disabilities.
ePortfolios in Traditional and Online Programs: An examination
of the use of an ePortfolio component in online distance education
programs. Using an ePortfolio system built
upon an Apache Web server running in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) mode,
students were able access and edit their ePortfolios from anywhere
in the world and faculty were able to access portfolios privately and provide advice.
Effective Communication and Practices by Chesapeake Virginia’s
Adult Education Continuing Education (AECE) Department: Collection
and analysis of internal, personal, and Web communication, training,
and marketing practices for recommendation of improvements.
Social Learning Theory and Literacy Development in Children
from Economically Disadvantaged Families: Examination of
literacy programs to increase children’s skill development.
Human Motivation and Learning: Analysis of Piaget,
Freud, and Erikson’s theories in relation to human motivation
to learn.
Video and ePortfolios: Examination of adding video
to electronic portfolios using an instructional design module and its
affects on employment opportunities.
ePortfolios: Improving the Assessment of Learning: A
study of the use of electronic portfolios as an alternative to traditional
assessment methods.
Victoria Lynn Walker, Ph.D.
Victoria Lynn Walker, Ph.D.
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