Curriculum Vitae Summary
Education History:
Ph.D. |
IP |
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN |
M.S. |
2011 |
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN |
B.S. |
1993 |
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI |
Research Interests:
- Digital and media literacy, especially as it relates to creating social equity
- New media and society
- Social media, convergence and participatory culture, connected learning
- Technology integration
Research Experience:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Research Assistant, Bright Stars: Technology-Mediated Settings as Pathways for Engaged Learning of Urban Youth
PIs: Cassandra Scharber and Cynthia Lewis
Research Assistant, Teachers’ Assessments of the Usability and Value of Websites Relative to Supporting Their Instruction
PI: Richard Beach
Teaching Experience:
St. Cloud Technical & Community College, St. Cloud, MN
- ADWD 1235 — Web Design Fundamentals
- ADWD 1245 — Advanced Web Design & Development
- ADWD 2235 — Scripting for Interactive Websites
- ADWD 2248 — Website Content Management Systems
- ADWD 2272 — Web Design Project
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- CI 5301 — Foundations of Computer Applications for Business and Education (online)
- CI 2312/4312 — Sex, Drugs, and the Internet: An Educational Perspective (online)
Minnesota School of Business, St. Cloud Campus, St. Cloud, MN
- GR210 — Advanced Web Delivery
- GR220 — Design Studio
Select Publications:
Scharber, C., Lewis, C., Pyscher, T., & Isaacson, K. (in process). Teens, tech, and learning: Pathways for all. In Technology for Transformation: The Confluence of Educational Technology and Social Justice. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Isaacson, K. (2013, June). An Investigation into the Affordances of Google Hangouts for possible use in Synchronous Online Learning Environments. In V. Irvine & A. Couros (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Select Conference Presentations:
Isaacson, K., Schroeder, W., Bell, J. M., & Looman, W. (2015, August). Application: Leveraging Social Media to Promote your Work and Ideas in #familynursing. Paper presented at 12th International Family Nursing Conference, Odense, Denmark.
Scharber, C. & Isaacson, K. (2014, April). "How can I make that?" Teens helping teens use technology within a public library program. In C. Scharber (Chair), Bright stars: Technology-mediated settings as pathways for the engaged learning of urban youth. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, PA.
Scharber, C., Lewis, C., Isaacson, K., & Psycher, T. (2014, April). Learning media skills through addressing local issues: A technology-mediated community organization gives youth voice. In C. Scharber (chair), Bright Stars: Technology-mediated settings as pathways for engaged learning of urban youth. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, PA.
Isaacson, K. (2013, June). An Investigation into the Affordances of Google Hangouts for possible use in Synchronous Online Learning Environments. Paper presented at annual meeting of the EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Isaacson, K. (2012, October). Beyond the Classroom: Facebook's Impact on Student Engagement, University Experience, and Retention. Paper presented at annual meeting of the Ubiquitous Learning Conference, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
Professional Experience:
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN
Director of Web Marketing, 2010-2012
isaacson design, St. Stephen, MN
Freelance Print and Web Design, 1999-present
Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN
Web Manager, 2008-2010; Webmaster, 2006-2008; Web Promotion Supervisor, 2004-2006; Graphic Designer and Web Coordinator for Promotional Projects, 2002-2004
T.W. Enterprises, St. Cloud, MN
Graphic Designer/Marketing Manager, 2001
Graco, Inc., Rogers, MN
Desktop Publisher/Project Manager, 2000
Refereeing, Critiquing, and Reviewing:
- Mobile Learning Conference, program committee member, proposal reviewer (2013-present)
- AERA annual conference, proposal reviewer (2013 - 2014)
Awards and Honors:
- (2013) University of Minnesota, Department of Curriculum and Instruction: Graduate Student Travel Support ($600)
- (2012) St. Cloud State University, Distinguished Thesis Award Finalist
- (2012) University of Minnesota, Department of Curriculum and Instruction: Graduate Student Travel Support ($400)
- (2012) Graduate Scholar, Ubiquitous Learning Conference (Conference Registration)
- (2009) St. Cloud State University, Student Research Colloquium: Honorable Mention Award Winner ($150)
- (2009) St. Cloud State University, Student Research Grant ($500)
Select Service Activities:
- Coder Dojo Minnesota Board of Directors, Vice President, (2014 - present). St. Cloud, MN. Co-founded and established new 501(c)3 in central Minnesota.
- Student Affairs Division Evaluation Sub-committee (Service), Marketing representative, 2012
- Minnesota ISD 742 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board, (2014 - present). St. Cloud, MN.
- Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Association (CIGSA) Graduate Student Research Day, Marketing Committee Chair, (2013).
- Mobile Technology Task Force, Co-founder and Co-chair, 2011-2012
- Girls on the Run, (2010-2012). Coached 6-8 grade girls for two seasons of Girls on the Run through the Mankato YWCA.
Professional Memberships:
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Media:
Mpls-St. Paul Magazine (2012, January). Interviewed and quoted in “College Connections: Social media fosters a sense of place and community on campuses while expanding the classroom experience” regarding the use of social media by colleges and universities for the purpose of recruitment and retention; “We want to make students comfortable so they can openly ask questions and know there is an actual person on the other end who will try to answer them.”