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Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology Expected 2022 University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Chair: Professor Xin Ma
Graduate Certificate in Distance Education December 2020 University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Master of Science, Education December 2012 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Area of specialization: Instructional Systems Technology
Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 2009 Oakland City University, Indiana
Area of specialization: Psychology of Graphic Design
Professional Experience
Online Instructional Designer
Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois (2021-Present)
Provide instructional design expertise for the design and delivery of online academic courses delivered via Canvas based on both the Quality Matters rubric and ADA compliance. Works with faculty subject matter experts to design quality online courses for the Online & Distance Education department.
Instructional Designer
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky (2013-2021)
Provide instructional design expertise for the delivery of online academic programs, specialized educational programs, faculty training, and academic courses delivered via Blackboard in accordance with the Quality Matters rubric. Develops courses for on-line delivery through Blackboard, trains faculty on effective use of multi-media in curriculum, provides technical support to online faculty and students, and supports the e-Campus office.
Adjunct Faculty
Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, Kentucky (2018-2021)
Developed and delivered 8-week online Human Life Span Development (HS 3103) and Assessment in the Helping Profession (HS 4293) courses.
Online Part-time Faculty
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky (2017- 2018)
Assisted with the grading and delivery of an online 8-week Advanced Social Intelligence course (EES 300, EES 450).
Instructional Technologist
DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana (2011-2013)
Moodle LMS User Support Specialist. Co-coordinated DyKnow support. Coordinated ITAP ePortfolio training and development. Conducted instructional technology workshops and events hosted by Faculty Instructional Technology Support (FITS). Provided classroom support on Blogger, Audacity, SoundClous, Soundslides, Window Live Movie Maker, and Google Sites. Developed instructional materials for Moodle, DyKnow, Google Sites, Blogger, Microsoft Picture Manager, Pixlr, VoiceThread, and Audacity. Managed and assisted with team-based instructional media production projects. Researched and publicize emerging educational technologies.
Coordinated DePauw University’s Student Technology Support. Provided Social Media advising in coordination with Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities. Developed instruction and taught ITAP Training Methods rotations. Supervised, mentored, and trained student ITAP Associates. Redesigned the Instruction & Learning Services Core Competency program for ITAP Associates. Developed formative and summative assessment measure to effectively measure instructional technology services. Developed and presented Online Identity and Personal Branding workshops for Spring 2012. Developed and presented a Prezi workshop Spring 2012.
Outreach Advisor
Project ASPIREE, Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana (2010-2011)
Provided services to Project ASPIREE participants including: Career planning, Educational information, Financial aid assistance. Gave presentations. Participated in workshops.
Facilitated campus visits and cultural events. Prepared and maintained written records and summary reports. Gained grant writing experience. Attended professional development conferences. Designed a FAFSA eLearning course with Dreamweaver, Captivate, and HotPotatoes.
Case Manager/Youth Counselor
Ireland Home Based Services, Vincennes, Indiana (2010- 2010)
Supervised visitations between parents and children. Parent training, Case management, and Juvenile mentoring. Documented services and provided monthly updates to DCS
Internship
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana (Spring 2009)
Maintained Blackboard. Assisted with teaching of “Getting on Course”. Assisted with teaching a Career Planning course. Advised academic probation students on career planning. Utilized assessments such as: MBTI, Holland, Major-Minor Finder, and CareerCruising.
Technical Skills
Instructional Design Skills | Quality Matters 2018, Course Development, Social Media, eLearning, Instructional Systems Technology, Universal Design, Usability Testing, Rapid Prototyping, Project Management, Learning Theories, Instructional material design, Human Performance Technology, Curriculum design, User Support Specialist
Graphic Design Skills | HTML5, CSS, PHP, Media creation, Web design and maintenance, Graphic design, Video and audio editing
Web-based Tools | Google Apps for Education, WordPress, VoiceThread, SoundCloud, Pixlr, Prezi, ThingLink, Screencast-o-matic, Zoom, Flipgrid
Statistical Software | SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Mplus, HLM, Qualtrics
Software & Programs | Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, D2L, DyKnow, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Access, PPT, Teams), Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat DC, Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Captivate, & Media Encoder), iSpring, ProShow Gold, Windows Live Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Audacity, Soundslides, Camtasia, Tegrity, Procreate, Filmora Wondershare
Courses Taught
- EES 300 – Advanced Intelligence Skills EES 450 – Leaders Without Titles
- HS 3101 – Human Life Span and Development HS 4293 – Assessment in the Helping Profession
- PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 352 – Physiological Psychology
- PSY 360 – Lifespan and Human Development PSY 405 – Theories of Personality
- PSY 412 – Criminal Psychology
- PSY 340 – Addictions Counseling
Coursework
- EDP 548 – Educational Psychology EDP 616 – Multicultural Psychology
- EDP 658 – Problems in Educational Psychology: Seminar EDP 600 – Human Lifespan Development
- EDP 603 – Human Cognitive Development EDP 610 – Theories of Learning in Education EDP 614 – Motivation and Learning
- EDP 522 – Psychological and Educational Tests and Measurement EDP 558 – Gathering, Analyzing, and Using Educational Data II EDP 656 – Methodology of Educational Research
- EDP 660 – Research Design and Analysis in Education
- EDP 679 – Introduction to Measurement Theory and Techniques EDP 707 – Multivariate Analysis in Educational Research
- EDP 711 – Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) EDC 543 – Digital Game-Based Learning
- EDC 605 – Distance Learning Research and Design EDC 607 – Instructional Design I
- EDC 651 – Distance Ed. Delivery
Awards & Honors
| Blackboard Exemplary Course Award | 2020 |
| APA Convention Late-Breaking Poster Session | 2016 |
| APA Student Travel Award | 2016 |
| Diane Balestri Memorial Scholarship, EDUCAUSE | 2013 |
| Magna Cum Laude, Oakland City University | 2009 |
| Dean’s List, Oakland City University | 2006-2009 |
| Presidential Scholarship, Oakland City University | 2006-2009 |
Publications
Richardson, J. W., Lingat, J. E. M., Hollis, E., Pritchard, M. (2020). Shifting teaching and learning in online learning spaces: An investigation of a faculty online teaching and learning initiative. Online Learning, 24(1), 67-97. doi:10.24059/olj.v24i1.1629
Pritchard, M. J., & Hughes, A. (2018). Leveraging tech to enhance learning, strengthen relationships, and introduce diversity in online classes. In R. Carpenter, C. Sweet, H. Blythe, M. Winslow, & S. O’Brien (Ed.), Innovations in teaching & learning: Inaugural proceedings of the 2017 pedagogicon (pp. 27-34). New Forums Press.
Presentations
Hughes, A. & Hughes, M. J. (November, 2020). Designing for authentic relationships. [Conference session]. 2020 Kentucky Convergence Conference. https://kyconvergence.zohobackstage.com/KYCC2020#/
Kleppinger, G. & Hughes, M. J. (November, 2020). Variations on VoiceThread: Thinking inside/outside the threadbox. [Conference session]. 2020 Kentucky Convergence Conference. https://kyconvergence.zohobackstage.com/KYCC2020#/
Tattershall, E., Hamilton, A., & Hughes, M. J. (November, 2020). Who is taking my course? Student personas for targeted instructional design. [Conference session]. 2020 Kentucky Convergence Conference. https://kyconvergence.zohobackstage.com/KYCC2020#/
Hughes, A., & Pritchard, M. J. (February, 2019). I don’t want to hear it: Student preferences in online learning lecture formats. Presentation at the 2019 Celebration of Teaching & Learning Symposium. Evansville, IN.
Pritchard, M. J., & Hughes, A. (October, 2018). I don’t want to hear it: Student preferences in online learning lecture formats. Presentation at the 2018 Kentucky Convergence Conference, Louisville, KY.
Pritchard, M. J., & Hughes, A. (May, 2017). Leveraging tech to enhance learning, strengthen relationships, and introduce diversity in online classes. Poster session presented at the 2017 Pedagogicon Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference, Richmond, KY.
Pritchard, M. J. (November, 2016). Motivated design. Presentation at the 2016 Kentucky Convergence Conference, Bowling Green, KY.
Prichard, M. J., Turner, T. A., Usher, E. L., & Jones, F. L. (August, 2016). Being aware of your thinking: Examining mindfulness and metacognition in undergraduate biology students. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
Mantooth, R., & Pritchard, M. J. (March, 2016). Comparing delivery and academic achievement: An overview of achievement in online and on-campus courses. Poster session presented at the 2016 Spring Research Conference, Lexington, KY.
Turner, T. A., Cheatham, N. N., Jones, F. L., Waiters, B. L., Pritchard M. J., Covington, S. T., Kiran, D., Wilson, A., & Usher, E. L. (April, 2015). Self-regulation and calibration in undergraduate biology students. Paper presented at the 2015 Spring Research Conference, Louisville, KY.
Perkins, J., Daniel, C., Pritchard, M. J., & Renfro, K. (November, 2014). Appy hour! Presentation at the 2014 Kentucky Convergence Conference, Louisville, KY.
Pritchard, M. J. (June, 2012). Digital Storytelling. Presented at Faculty Summer Symposium 2012, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN.
Pritchard, M. J. (February, 2013). Developing Literacies through Digital Stories. Poster session presented at EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Meeting 2013, Denver, CO.
Pritchard, M.J. (March, 2013). Portfolio Workshop: Panel Discussion. Presented at IST Conference 2013, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Memberships & Professional Associations
- eLearning Guild (2010 – present)
- Educause (2011 – present)
- American Psychological Association (2015 – present)
- Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (2015 – present)
Professional Service
- Book Reviewer, Mastering Prezi for Business (Update), Packt Publishing – 2015
- Book Reviewer, Mastering Prezi for Business, Packt Publishing – 2012
Professional Development
- Quality Matters – Update – Fall 2023
- Quality Matters – Peer Reviewer Course – June 2017
- VoiceThread Certified Educator – May 2017
- Quality Matters – QM Rubric Update – October 2014
- Quality Matters – Applying the QM Rubric – May 2014
Research Experience
- Research Internship – Fall 2017
- Graduate Member, P20 Motivation Lab – Spring – Fall 2015
- Graduate Member, Applied Psychometric Strategy – Fall 2013