Master of Education

This page will include details of my studies in the AET program at Colorado State University.

It should link to a portfolio page showcasing the different research and coursework that I have completed.

Assessment & Evaluation

I think this video was one of the first times that I realized the education conversation is still ongoing. It didn’t end with Dewey, Hutchison, Montessori, Rousseau, and Locke. Rather, even the theory of multiple intelligences has not yet been fully embraced by all educators. Recognizing this gave me the courage to begin thinking…

Instructional Design

This course explored the basic elements present in the design of instruction for a classroom, an informational product, or a system of education. Using bits and pieces from various models, I chose to develop a group learning class.

Online Learning

How to facilitate learning in an online setting. Attach the course that I taught and link to the google course in learning tools.

Adult Education

Overview of theories of education. Which ones were my favorite or most influential? Include the Dewey Report on Experience and Education

Processes and Methods

Critical Thinking Tools of Technology Comparing Methods Includes Tuesdays with Morrie and the presentation on using blogs, wikis, and podcasts. Also Brookfield’s Critical Theory. This is where the Great Books Come into Play The Great Books Random Insertion Education Philosophy DevelopmentMultiple Learning Intelligence Discussion

Adult Teaching and Learning

Dr. Cynthia Stevens In this course I produced a literature summary on what elements might be considered as part of learning fluency for student success. Behind the Screens Outline Include the literature survey Jenson Review – Courage to Teach – APA Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer Life and Learning

Research Foundations

The Impact of Learning Fluency on the Achievement Gap Data Collection Instrument Survey of Learning Fluency Report on Rivendell Sanctuary Rivendell Sanctuary Honors Program

Cognitive Theory

I led a team of individuals to produce a website that provides an overview of major educational theories. http://erinspencer.wixsite.com/edpsychologists Also produced a course in Social Media which used a new model of experiential learning I called “learn by doing.” Social Media Marketing Syllabus Explanation of the Syllabus for the Instructor Final Project Reflection

Multicultural Education

Rarely have I enjoyed a course in which my ideas were challenged through an overwhelming amount of reading and a fascinating depth of discussion. Dr. Antonette Aragon Social Justice and the Cycle of Socialization Insert the ‘Learn by Doing – Diversity’ movie from Vimeo. Kevin J Cultural Profile Insert some of the clips…

Summer in Belize

Working with the schools in Belize. Share the survey form and some of the synthesized results that we reported. Dear Participant, We are conducting interviews for Ms. Cynthia Ellis as part of the study abroad program at Colorado State University. The purpose of this study is to enhance the adult education program at St. Ignatius.…

Teaching with Web 2.0

How To Use Web 2.0 Technologies For Education -Kevin Jenson This report makes an effective case that users of Web 2.0 Technologies in a learning context need some kind of training to make them work for education. At Macquarie University under the supervision of Dr. Matt Bower.