Transfer Credits
Prior to beginning with the Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) program, I completed my internship with Michigan State University to receive my teaching certification for secondary education settings for French and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). While I completed the Teacher Preparation Program, I took the following master-level coursework to enrich the experience.
Course 1: TE 802: Reflection and Inquiry into Teaching Practice I
Instructor: Dr. Sandro Barros
Semester: Fall 2017
This course was taken while completing my internship at a high school in southeast Michigan. The course aimed to develop learners’ ability to design foreign language teaching (FLT) curriculum that engages diverse students in a K-12 setting. We used research tools to analyze artifacts from our teaching placements and to collaborate with one another on improving our practice. Our culminating experience for this course was an ePortfolio which you can see here at www.dunnmadame.wordpress.com.
Course 2: TE 803
Instructor: Dr. Sam Evalt
Semester: Spring 2018
Throughout the semester, this course complimented TE 804 well by exploring the systems of power that are present in a classroom. We explored texts such as Make Me!: Understanding and Engaging Student Resistance in School by Eric Toshalis. We used this and similar texts to spur meaningful conversations about the role of educators for K-12 students as well as a place for supportive discourse to help digest and navigate our own internship experiences. In addition to supporting the year-long internship, this course also provided practical skills session such as mock interviews.
Course 3: TE 804 Reflection and Inquiry into Teaching Practice II
Instructor: Dr. Sandro Barros
Semester: Spring 2018
This continuation of TE 802 provided continued time and growth towards the previously stated course goals. The distinction in this semester was that it coinsided with a second graduate level course while in the guided lead teach segment of the internship- the most independent phase of the teaching internship where you teach the majority of the preps of your mentor teacher.
Spring 2018
Michigan Certification in French and TESOL for Secondary Education
MAET Program
Throughout my scholarship with the MAET program, I have had the opportunity to engage with coursework that fortified my foundations in secondary education and expanded my understanding as it relates to digital learning and the evolution of accessible practices in an ever-changing landscape.
CEP 800: The Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings
Instructor: Dr. Brittany Dillman
Semester: Fall 2024
In this course, we explored the key topics, authors/scientists in learning sciences, educational psychology, and theories of teaching and learning. Through this exploration, I was able to synthesize my own thoughts about learning and what it means to learn. I was able to design a small starter experience in d2l as well. My final theory of learning is available here.
EAD 861: Adult Learning
Instructor: Dr. A. Emiko Blalock
Semester: Fall 2024
This course explored the work of varied authors to delve deeper into what defines adult learning. Through this course, I explored the concepts of andragogy, the various contexts associated with “adult learning”, and the historical, social, and philosophical perspectives that influence our understanding of who or what is an adult learner.
My main takeaway from the course was the value of being able to examine the assumptions influencing adult learning (i.e. motivation and development across the lifespan.) My final project in parts discussing these topics is available here.
CEP 820: Teaching and Learning Online
Instructors: Dr. Anne Heintz
Semester: Spring 2025
In this course, I focused on how to design thoughtful, intentional, and creative online learning environments that support a wide range of learners. I explored how to make meaningful use of technology throughout the eLearning design process, from planning to facilitation to iteration. Using the TPACK framework as a guide, I learned how to evaluate and choose tools that align with both content and pedagogy. I also developed my ability to critically assess the strengths and challenges of different approaches to online learning.
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research
Instructor: Dr. Cary Roseth
Semester: Spring 2025
In this course, I deepened my understanding of how to study educational outcomes in meaningful ways. I learned to design and use both quantitative and qualitative research tools, such as surveys and interview protocols, to explore questions relevant to my own professional context. We focused on how to find, evaluate, and critique peer-reviewed research while also reflecting critically on whose voices are centered in the data. This work reinforced the importance of using research not just to inform practice but to challenge assumptions and improve learning environments through intentional, inclusive inquiry.
Spring 2025
Graduate Certificate in Learning Sciences
UX 835: Accessibility and Design
Instructor: Louise Lozen Stauffer
Semester: Summer 2025 (Accelerated Course)
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of the diverse and complex challenges and the assistive/ adaptive potential of technologies, for the differently-abled.
- Introduction to basic concepts and practices for creating user interfaces based on universal and inclusive design principles.
- Knowledge of accessibility evaluation tools and techniques for compliance audits against international standards and critical considerations for conducting usability evaluations with individuals who have disabilities.
- Ability to identify and describe common digital accessibility issues and potential impacts to interface design and non-compliance business risk.
CEP 813: Electronic Assessment for Teaching and Learning
Instructor: Dr. Brittany Dillman
Semester: Summer 2025
Learning Objectives:
Creating and using assessments that are:
- intentional
- aligned (with contextual knowledge, content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, technological knowledge, learning objectives, and activities)
- meaningful (for teacher and students)
- manageable (for teacher and students)
CEP 807: Capstone
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Koehler
Semester: Summer 2025
Through the creation of this online portfolio, I reflected on my growth throughout the program and stretched myself to apply the concepts explored through my courses in new contexts. Looking to the future, I am excited to continue learning and growing as an educator and designer.
Fall 2025
Graduate Certificate in Learning Design
Master of Art in Educational Technology
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