Kathryn

Kennedy, Ph.D.
kkennedy@mivu.org
http://kathrynmkennedy.com
Twitter: @kkennedy78


EMPLOYMENT

Michigan Virtual University






2014 Present
Senior Researcher, Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)
2012 2013
Director of Research

Georgia Southern University






2012 2013
Temporary Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, College of Education

Georgia Southern University






2010 2012
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, College of Education

University of Florida








2007 2010
Doctoral student & Alumni Fellow, College of Education

University of Florida








2005 2007
Engineering Outreach Librarian, George A. Smathers Libraries

Florida State University







2004 2005
Supervisor Librarian Intern, London Study Centre

University of Florida







Summer 2004
Reference Assistant Intern, Health Science Center Libraries


EDUCATION

University of Florida







Ph.D. 2010
Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in Educational Technology

Online Teaching Associates






Certificate 2009
Online Teaching Certificate

Florida State University






M.L.I.S.
2005
Library and Information Science with concentration in Childrens and Young Adult Literature

University of Florida







B.A.

2000

ARTICLES

Oliver, K., Clark, T., Hibbard, L., Kennedy, K., LaFrance, J., Oglesby, J., & Swan, B. (Accepted). Personalization of
learning: Lessons from RTT-D winners. eLearn Magazine. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2015). Bridging the gap between research and practice in online learning. Journal
of Online Learning Research, 1(1), 5-7. (Refereed)

Green, L., Chassereau, K., Kennedy, K., & Schriver, M. (2013). Where technology and science collide: A coteaching
experience between middle grades science methods and instructional technology faculty. Journal of Technology
and Teacher Education, 21(4), 385-408. http://editlib.org/p/42116/ (Refereed)

Tysinger, P. D., Tysinger, J. A., & Diamanduros, T. D., & Kennedy, K. (2013). K-12 online learning and the training
needs for school psychology practitioners. School Psychology Forum, 7(3), 76-88.
http://www.nasponline.org/publications/spf/abstract.aspx?ID=3780 (Refereed)

Archambault, L., Kennedy, K., & Bender, S. (2013). Cyber-Truancy: Addressing issues of attendance in the digital
age. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 46(1), 1-28.
http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/journals/jrte/jrte-fall-2013/cyber-truancy-addressing-issues-of-
attendance-in-the-digital-age (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (2013). Pre-service teachers experience in a virtual school. American
Journal of Distance Education, 27(1), 56-67.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08923647.2013.756757?journalCode=hajd20# (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012). Design and development of field experiences in K-12 online learning
environments. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 2(1), 35-49. http://www.jaidpub.org/wp-
content/uploads/2012/08/KennedyArchambault-3.pdf (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012). Offering pre-service teachers field experiences in K-12 online learning: A
national survey of teacher education programs. Journal of Teacher Education, 63(3), 185-200.
http://jte.sagepub.com/content/63/3/185 (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2010). Development and support of online teachers: The roles of mentors in virtual
schools. Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom, 2(3), 37-42.
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/55301570/development-support-online-teachers-roles-mentors-
virtual-schools (Refereed)

DiPietro, J., Drexler, W., Kennedy, K., Buraphadeja, V., & Liu, F. (2010). Collaborative preparation for qualifying
exams. TechTrends, 54(1), 25-32. http://1.usa.gov/zCqVi1 (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2010). Cross-reference of online teaching standards and the development of quality teachers for 21st
century learning environments. Distance Learning: A Magazine for Leaders, 7(2), 21-28.
http://www.infoagepub.com/index.php?id=89&i=52 (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Liu, F., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2009). Women in educational technology: Content analysis of
AACE journals 2004-2007. AACE Journal, 17(3), 155-179.
http://editlib.org/?fuseaction=Reader.PrintAbstract&paper_id=28303 (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Cataldo, T., Davis, V., Gonzalez, S., & Newsom, C. (2008). Evaluating Continuing Resources:
Perspectives and Methods from Science Librarians. Serials Librarian, 55(3), 428-443.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03615260802059064#preview (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Gonzalez, S., & Cenzer, P. (2008). Student perspectives on library school degrees and the hiring
process. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 48(4), 284-293.
http://www.jstor.org/pss/40323794 (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Payne, Y.D. (2008). Dissemination outlets for teachers: journals and conferences, teacher
leadership. Florida League of Middle Schools Journal.

Newsom, C., & Kennedy, K. (2007). Google and collaboration. Journal of Library Administration, 46(3/4), 87-
97. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J111v46n03_08#preview (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2006). 10 Steps to a Successful Job Match. Information Outlook, 10(5), 17-20.
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-146831684.html

Kennedy, K. (2006). Distance Learning & the UF Libraries: Communicating services to our off-campus users. Library
News for the University of Florida Faculty, 16(4), 1. http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/giving/LibraryNews/LibNews0406.pdf


EDITED JOURNALS

Journal of Online Learning Research. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Editors: Kathryn
Kennedy and Leanna Archambault. http://www.aace.org/pubs/jolr/default.htm. 2014 - Present

Special Issue of Journal of Technology and Teacher Education: Current Trends and Issues in K-12 Online and
Blended Teaching and Learning. Guest Editors: Kathryn Kennedy, Joe Freidhoff, and Kevin Oliver.
http://www.editlib.org/j/JTATE/v/22/n/1. 2014.

eLearn Magazine. Association for Computing Machinery Publications. K-12 Section. Editors: Kathryn Kennedy,
Cathy Cavanaugh, and Keryn Pratt. http://elearnmag.acm.org/about-us.cfm. 2013-2014.

Special Issue of Florida League of Middle Schools. Guest Editors: Kara Dawson, Cathy Cavanaugh, and Kathryn
Kennedy. 2008.


BOOK CHAPTERS

Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (2014). Research on teacher preparation for K-12 blended and online learning. In
Ferdig & Kennedy (Eds.) Handbook of K-12 Blended and Online Learning Research. Pittsburgh, PA: ETC Press.
http://press.etc.cmu.edu/files/Handbook-Blended-Learning_Ferdig-Kennedy-etal_web.pdf


Ferdig, R., & Kennedy, K. (2014). Setting the stage for research in the field of K-12 blended and online learning. In
Ferdig & Kennedy (Eds.) Handbook of K-12 Blended and Online Learning Research. Pittsburgh, PA: ETC Press.
http://press.etc.cmu.edu/files/Handbook-Blended-Learning_Ferdig-Kennedy-etal_web.pdf


Barbour, M., & Kennedy, K. (2014). K-12 online learning: A worldwide perspective. In A. Hirumi, Designing
alternative environments to facilitate e-Learning: A systematic approach. Washington, DC. International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE).

Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (2012). Situated online: Theoretical underpinnings of field experiences in virtual
school settings. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Austin,
Texas, March 5-9, 2012. Paper also be published as a book chapter in Research Highlights in Technology and
Teacher Education 2012, Cleborne Maddux (Ed.)(pp. 53-60). http://editlib.org/p/40199/

Kennedy, K., Tysinger, D., LaFrance, J., & Bailey, C. (2012). Preparing education professionals for K-12 online
learning. In M. Orey, S. A. Jones, & R. M. Branch, Educational Media and Technology Handbook (pp. 119-126). New
York, NY: Springer. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4614-4430-5_10

Kennedy, K., & Hawkins, A. (2012). Are todays virtual schools effective student learning environments? In C. J.
Russo, Debating Issues in American Education: Technology in Schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
http://knowledge.sagepub.com/view/debate_technologyinschools/n5.xml

Jones, S., Green, L., Hodges, C., Kennedy, K., Repman, J., Downs, E., & Clark, K. (2012). Supplementing the learning
management system: Using Web 2.0 for collaboration, communication, and productivity in the preparation of
school technology leaders. In D. Polly, C. Mims, & K. Persichitte, Developing Technology-Rich Teacher Education
Programs: Key Issues (pp. 118-134). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/developing-
technology-rich-teacher-education/61921

Kennedy, K., Boyer, J., Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (2010). Student-centered teaching with constructionist
technology tools: Preparing 21st century teachers. In H. Yang and S. Yuen (Eds.), Handbook of Research on
Practices and Outcomes in E-Learning: Issues and Trends (pp. 367-384). Hershey, PA: Information Science
Reference. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/handbook-research-practices-outcomes-learning/38364

Kennedy, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2009). Modeling gone virtual: What teachers see is what students get. Paper
presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Charleston,
South Carolina, March 2-6, 2009. Paper also published as a book chapter in Research Highlights in Technology and
Teacher Education 2009, Cleborne Maddux (Ed.)(pp. 133-142). http://editlib.org/p/30627

Kennedy, K. (2007). Providing online information literacy instruction to non-traditional distance learning
engineering students. In M. Russo and A. Daugherty (Eds.), Information Literacy Programs in the Digital Age:
Educating College and University Students Online (pp. 115-128). Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2354

EDITED BOOKS

Ferdig, R., & Kennedy, K. (Eds.). (2014). Handbook of K-12 Blended and Online Learning Research. Pittsburgh, PA:
ETC Press. http://press.etc.cmu.edu/files/Handbook-Blended-Learning_Ferdig-Kennedy-etal_web.pdf


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Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (Eds.) (2013). Partnering for success: A 21 century model for teacher preparation.
Vienna, VA: iNACOL. http://www.inacol.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iNACOL-Partnering-for-Success-
October-2013.pdf

Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (Eds.). (2013). Collaborative models for librarian and teacher partnerships (Advances in
Library Information Sciences series). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaborative-
models-librarian-teacher-partnerships/75482

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (Eds.). (2012). Lessons learned in teacher mentoring: Supporting educators in K-12
online learning environments. Vienna, VA: International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
http://www.inacol.org/resources/publications/inacol-books/


REPORTS

Kennedy, K. (2015). Recruiting, training, supporting, and evaluating online teachers: A cross-case analysis of
teaching infrastructure across virtual schools. Lansing, MI: Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute at MVU.
http://www.mvlri.org/Publications/Teacher-Study

Kellerer, P., Kellerer, E., Werth, E., Werth, L., Montgomery, D., Clyde, R., Cozart, J., Creach, L., Hibbard, L., LaFrance,
J., Rupp, N., Walker, N., Carter, T., & Kennedy, K. (2014). Transforming K-12 rural education through blended
learning: Teacher perspectives. Vienna, VA: iNACOL.

Kennedy, K., Freidhoff, J., & DeBruler, K. (2014). Personalized learning for global citizens. In A. McCarthy & C.
Cavanaugh (Eds.), Microsoft in Education Critical Conversations for Education Transformation. Redmond, WA:
Microsoft Corporation.

Freidhoff, J. R., DeBruler, K., & Kennedy, K. (2014). Michigans K-12 virtual learning effectiveness report. Lansing,
MI: Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute at MVU.
http://media.mivu.org/institute/pdf/effectiveness_report_2013.pdf

Powell, A., Rabbit, B., & Kennedy, K. (2014). iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework. Vienna,
VA: iNACOL. https://www.inacol.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/iNACOL-Blended-Learning-Teacher-
Competency-Framework.pdf

Kennedy, K. (2013). iNACOL Annual Research Agenda. Vienna, VA: iNACOL. http://www.inacol.org/cms/wp-
content/uploads/2013/11/iNACOL-Research-Agenda-October-2013.pdf

Patrick, S., Kennedy, K., & Powell, A. (2013). Mean what you say: Defining and integrating personalized, blended
and competency education. Vienna, VA: iNACOL. http://www.inacol.org/cms/wp-
content/uploads/2013/10/iNACOL-Mean-What-You-Say-October-2013.pdf

Barbour, M., Brown, R., Hasler-Waters, L., Hoey, R., Hunt, J. L., Kennedy, K., Ounsworth, C., Powell, A., & Trimm, T.
(2012). Online and blended learning: A survey of policy and practice of K-12 schools around the world. Vienna, VA:
iNACOL. http://www.inacol.org/research/bookstore/detail.php?id=31

Wortmann, K., Cavanaugh, C., Kennedy, K., Beldarrain, Y., Letourneau, T., & Zygouris-Coe, V. (October 2008).
Online teacher support programs: Mentoring and coaching models. Vienna, VA: iNACOL.
http://www.inacol.org/research/reports.php


PRESENTATIONS

Lowes, S., Lin, P., Cozart, J., & Freidhoff, J. (2015, Mar). Data visualization research in K-12 online schools. A panel
presentation at the annual Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Organized by K. Kennedy. [Panel] (Refereed)

Ferdig, R., Kennedy, K., Cavanaugh, C., Archambault, L., Barbour, M. K., Borup, J., & Menchaca, M. (2015, Mar).
Explorations and evolution within the Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning. A panel
presentation at the annual Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
[Panel] (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Freidhoff, J., Michalowski, A., & Cozart, J. (2015, Mar). Recruiting, hiring, training, supporting and
evaluating teachers in virtual schools. A panel presentation at the annual Society for Information Technology and
Teacher Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV. [Panel] (Refereed)

Werth, L., Huett, K., Borup, J., Worrell, J., & Wahlbrink, L. (2015, Mar). Panel on research on supporting K-12 online
and blended students. A panel presentation at the annual Society for Information Technology and Teacher
Education Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Organized by K. Kennedy. [Panel] (Refereed)

Voelker, C., Rice, K., Freidhoff, J. R., & Friend, B. (2015, Mar). Panel on research using data to ensure quality in K-12
online education. A panel presentation at the annual Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Organized by K. Kennedy. [Panel] (Refereed)

Freidhoff, J., DeBruler, K., & Kennedy, K. (2014, Nov). Conducting statewide analysis for K-12 online learning: Key
takeaways from Michigan that highlights the effectiveness report. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Blended and
Online Learning Symposium, Palm Springs, CA. (Refereed)

Debruler, K., Kennedy, K., & Stimson, R. (2014, Nov). Local support models for K-12 blended and online
learning. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, Palm Springs, CA.
(Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Saroki, F., DeWitt, J. & DeBruler, K. (2014, Nov). Designing comprehensive program evaluation for a
state-wide blended learning solution. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium,
Palm Springs, CA. (Refereed)

Bridges, B., Watson, J., Freidhoff, J., & Kennedy, K. (2014, Nov). Online and blended learning growth and
trends. Panel at the annual iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, Palm Springs, CA. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., Lowes, S., DeBruler, K., Freidhoff, J. & Lin, P. (2014, Mar). Panel on Research in the K-12 Online
Learning Environments. In M. Searson & M. Ochoa (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology &
Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (pp. 1545-1546). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. (Refereed)


Rose, R., Plants, B., & Kennedy, K. (2014, Mar). Addressing equity and access in online learning. Panel at the annual
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (Refereed)

DeBruler, K., Kennedy, K., Archambault, L., Brunvand, S., Wolf, L., Breen, L. & Lowes, S. (2014, Mar). Designing and
developing an online teaching endorsement: Perspectives from teacher preparation institutions, departments of
education, and online providers. In M. Searson & M. Ochoa (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information
Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (pp. 720-722). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2013). Virtually hired: Pre-service teachers transitions directly into online teaching positions at a
virtual school. American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA, Apr 27-May 1. (Refereed)

Archambault, L., Bender, S. & Kennedy, K. (2013). Cyber-Truancy: Exploring Issues of Attendance in the Online
Classroom. In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher
Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 4092-4096). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://www.editlib.org/p/48761
(Refereed)

Pettyjohn, T., Kennedy, K. & LaFrance, J. (2013). Supporting Students in Supplemental Online Learning for Credit
Recovery. In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher
Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 4141-4146). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://www.editlib.org/p/48771

Kennedy, K. (2013). Research Needs and Trends in K-12 Online Learning. In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.),
Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 4130-
4132). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://www.editlib.org/p/48768 (Refereed)

Archambault, L., Kennedy, K., & Zugelder, B. (2013, Nov). Making connections: Training preservice teachers to
teach online. Midwest Regional Educational Laboratory at American Institutes for Research. (Webinar).
http://www.relmidwest.org/events/teaching-preservice-teachers-teach-online-webinar-0

Kennedy, K. (2013, Oct). Research in K-12 online teaching. Michigan Virtual MOOC on K-12 Online Teaching.
(Webinar)

Kennedy, K., & Freidhoff, J. R. (2013, Oct). iNACOL Research Agenda. Presentation at the annualiNACOL Blended
and Online Learning Symposium, Orlando, FL. (Refereed)

Chat with a Researcher. (2013, Oct). Organizer: Kennedy, K. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Blended and Online
Learning Symposium, Orlando, FL. (Refereed)

Freidhoff, J. R., DeBruler, K., Stimson, R. J., Kennedy, K., Barbour, M., Clark, T., & Winter, P., (2013, Oct). Highlights
from Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute projects. Panel at the annual iNACOL Blended and Online
Learning Symposium, Orlando, FL. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2013, Apr). Virtually hired: Preservice teachers transitions directly into online teaching positions at a
virtual school. Presentation at the annual American Educational Research Association 2013 Annual Conference, San
Francisco, CA. (Refereed)

Powell, A., & Kennedy, K. (2013, Jan). Research and trends in K-12 online learning. Presentation at the annual
International School Choice and Reform Academic Conference, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL. (Refereed)

Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (2012). Situated online: Theoretical underpinnings of field experiences in virtual
school settings. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International
Conference 2012 (pp. 3816-3823). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://editlib.org/p/40199/ (Refereed)

Green, L., Kennedy, K., Chassereau, K. & Evans, A. (2012). Integrating Technology in Content Methods Courses: A
Co-Teaching Experience. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
International Conference 2012 (pp. 3457-3461). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://editlib.org/p/40126/ (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2012, Apr). Teacher professional development for online learning. Professional Development DuPage
County, Illinois. (Webinar).

Kennedy, K. (2012, Oct). Preservice teachers' transitions directly from their teacher education program into online
teaching positions at a virtual school. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), New
Orleans, LA. (Refereed)

Lessons learned in teacher mentoring: Supporting educators in K-12 online learning environments. (2012, Oct).
Organizers: Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. Panel at the annual iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), New
Orleans, LA. (Refereed)

Virtual schools and teacher education program collaborations: Preparing preservice teachers for K-12 online
teaching (2012, Oct). Organizers: Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. Panel at the annual iNACOL Virtual School
Symposium (VSS), New Orleans, LA. (Refereed)

Chat with a Researcher. (2012, Oct). Organizer: Kennedy, K. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Virtual School
Symposium (VSS), New Orleans, LA. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012, Aug). Models for preparing preservice teachers for K-12 online learning.
Presentation at the annual Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference, Boston, Massachusetts.
(Refereed)

Green, L., & Chassereau, K. (2012, Aug). The Digital Wave Project Where technology integration and content
methods meet. Presentation at the annual Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference, Boston,
Massachusetts. Contributor: Kennedy, K. (Refereed)

Garii, B., Wilson, J., Petersen, N. J., Byers-Kirsch, J., Edmundsen, E., Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2012, Apr).
Behind closed doors: Student teaching, supervision, and curricular goals. Panel at the annual American Educational
Research Association 2012 Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, April 13-17, 2012. (Refereed)

Hodges, C., Clark, K., Downs, E., Repman, J., Carlson, R., Kennedy, K., Jones, S., & Green, L. (2012, Mar). One tool,
one college: Georgia Southern Universitys College of Education iPad Project. Presentation at the annual Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, March 5-9, 2012.
(Refereed)

Tysinger, P. D., Tysinger, J. A., & Diamanduros, T. D. (2012, Feb). Preparing school psychologists to work in K-12
online learning environments. Presentation at the annual National Association of School Psychologists 2012 Annual
Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 21-24, 2012. Contributors: Kennedy K. & Archambault, L.
(Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2012, Apr). Developing a dynamic online portfolio: Enhancing your web presence as an education
professional. Digital Wave Project. Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K. (Facilitator). (2012, Mar). Voices from the field: iPads in the schools. Georgia Southern University,
College of Education. Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (Facilitators). (2012, Feb). Sounding board: Share your iPad experiences and ask questions.
Georgia Southern University, College of Education. Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K. (Facilitator). (2012, Jan). Voices from the field: iPads in the schools. Georgia Southern University,
College of Education. Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Jones, S., & Kennedy, K. (2011, Oct). iPads for the social studies classroom. Georgia Southern University, College of
Education. Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K., & Green, L. (2011, Sept). iPads and research. Georgia Southern University, College of Education.
Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Green, L., & Kennedy, K. (2011, Aug & Dec). iPads and field experiences. Georgia Southern University, College of
Education. Statesboro, GA. (Workshop)

Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (2011 ,Nov). Making connections: Preparing teachers for online environments
through partnerships between virtual schools and teacher education programs. A panel of Current Research on
Developing Effective Teachers for Online and Blended Learning organized by Susan Lowes. Panel at the annual
iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Indianapolis, IN. (Refereed)

Green, L., Kennedy, K., Borck, D., Maniaci, M. & Bakanas, L. (2011, Nov). Collaboration - How to make it happen.
Panel at the annual Association of Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
(Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011, Oct). Teacher education programs and virtual school field experiences.
Presentation at the annual Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA), Savannah, GA. (Refereed)

Repman, J., Kennedy, K., Jones, S., & Green, L. (2011, Sept). Helping students find their way with pathfinders.
Presentation at the annual Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy (GaILC), Savannah, GA.
(Refereed)

Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (2011, May). Fostering practical experiences for pre-service teachers in K-12 online
learning. iNACOL Midwestern Committee Meeting, Elluminate. (Webinar)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011, Apr). Field experiences in K-12 online learning programs. Presentation at the
annual National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference (NSTSC), Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA.
(Refereed)

Archambault, L., & Kennedy, K. (2011, Apr). The growth of K-12 virtual school field experiences in the United States
in SIG-TACTL Invited Session on Research in K-12 Online learning. Presentation at the annual American Educational
Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011, Mar). "The current state of field experiences in K-12 online learning
programs in the U.S." In Proceeding of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International
Conference 2011 (pp. 3454-3461). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://editlib.org/p/36855 (Refereed)

Hodges, C., Jones, S., Green, L., Kennedy, K., Repman, J., Downs, B., & Clark, K. (2011, Feb). Web 2.0 tools:
Empowering faculty to move beyond the LMS. Presentation at the annual Educause Learning Initiative (ELI),
Washington, D.C. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011, Feb). Teacher preparation for virtual education: Developing a new
generation. New England & New York Comprehensive Center Regional Virtual Education Initiative Webinar Series.

Kennedy, K., & Archambault, L. (2011, Jan). Field experiences in K-12 online learning programs. Georgia Southern
University College of Education Research Brown Bag. Statesboro, GA.

Repman, J., Downs, B., Clark, K., Carlson, R., Jones, S., Hodges, C., Green, L., & Kennedy, K. (2010, Oct). Tools for
learning in 2010: Check out the Horizon Report? Presentation at the annual Georgia Council of Media
Organizations, Athens, GA. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2009, Nov). Qualities virtual school teachers perceive as desirable in prospective virtual school teacher
applicants. A panel of Recent Research on Online Teaching and Learning: Implications for Practice organized by
Susan Lowes. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Austin, TX. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2009, Nov). The qualitative approach to research. A presentation prepared for Tom Clark and Cathy
Cavanaughs Pre-Conference Workshop titled: Research and Evaluation for K-12 Online Learning. iNACOL Virtual
School Symposium (VSS), Austin, TX. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K. (2009, Mar). iMovie training. Provided for the School Board of Alachua County Techfest. Gainesville,
FL. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K. (2009, Mar). Podcast training. Provided for the School Board of Alachua County Techfest. Gainesville,
FL. School Board of Alachua County - Tech Fest 2009 - Enhanced Podcasts (Workshop)

Kennedy, K. (2008, Fall). Gaming in the social studies classroom. Provided to content methods course at University
of Florida. Gainesville, FL. (Workshop)

Kennedy, K. (2008, Fall). Web 2.0 tools in the social studies classroom. Provided to content methods course at
University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. (Workshop)

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Liu, F., Kennedy, K., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2008, Nov). Women in educational technology: Content analysis
of AACE journals 2004-2007. Presentation at the annual Florida Educational Research Association (FERA)
Conference, Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, C., & Kennedy, K. (2008, Oct). Measuring transactional distance in online courses: Implications for
virtual schools. A panel of Recent Research on Online Teaching and Learning: Implications for Practice organized by
Susan Lowes. Presentation at the annual iNACOL Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Phoenix, Arizona. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2008, Fall). Promethean Board. UF chapter of the Florida Education Association. Gainesville, FL.

Kennedy, K. (2007, June). Use of multiple technologies to promote lifelong learning to engineering students &
faculty. Presentation at the annual American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and
Expo, Honolulu, HI. Presented to the Engineering Libraries Division of ASEE. (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2007, June). Opportunities and challenges: New librarians in the workplace. Presentation at the
annual American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Expo, Honolulu, HI. Hosted by
the Engineering Libraries Division of ASEE. [Panel] (Refereed)

Bonhomme, M., & Kennedy, K. (2006, June). Distance education for the Professional Engineer: Changing
demographics and accessibility. Presentation at the annual American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE),
Chicago, IL. Presented to the Continuing Professional Development Division of ASEE. (Refereed)

Cavanaugh, C., & Kennedy, K. Student perceptions of transactional distance in online teacher education courses.
Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Annual Conference, Las
Vegas, NV, March 3-7, 2008. http://editlib.org/p/27213 (Refereed)

Gonzalez, S., Kennedy, K., & Cenzer, P. "E-Education: Does an online degree make a difference to academic library
employers?" Paper presented at the Association of College and Research Libraries 13th National Conference
Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, March 29-April 1, 2007.
http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/conferences/confsandpreconfs/national/baltimore/papers
/11.pdf (Refereed)

Kennedy, K. (2006-2007). The G word. UF Libraries. Gainesville, FL. Multiple sessions.

DiTrolio, T., Cenzer, P., Keith, B., & Kennedy, K. (2006, Dec). Interviewing skills. UF Libraries. Gainesville, FL.

Kennedy, K., & Bennett, D. (2006, Sept). Integrating RSS on your website. HSCL Reference, Gainesville, FL.

Kennedy, K. (2006, Jan). Marketing library services. UF Libraries Journal Club. Gainesville, FL.


STANDARDS

Powell, A., Rabbitt, B., & Kennedy, K. (2014). iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework. Vienna,
VA: iNACOL. https://www.inacol.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/iNACOL-Blended-Learning-Teacher-
Competency-Framework.pdf

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GRANTS

Marks, G., Kennedy, K., others. (2014). Collaborative Research: CS10K The Michigan Computer Science
Partnership for K-12 Education. National Science Foundation. Submitted for consideration.

Green, L., Kennedy, K., Chassereau, K., Schriver, M., & Reidel, M. (2012). Co-Teaching and Technology Integration
in Content Methods Courses. Georgia Southern University College of Education Seed Grant. Funded - $5000.

Boyer, J., Dawson, K., & Kennedy, K. (2007). "Digital Gators Technology Camp." Florida Department of Education.
Governor's Summer Program. Not funded - $35, 261.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, COMMITTEES, & LEADERSHIP

International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), 2008-

Leadership Standards Committee, Facilitator, 2015-

Blended Teaching Competencies Committee, Facilitator, 2013-2014

iNACOL Research Committee, Member, 2008-

Staff Liaison, 2012-2013
Co-Chair, 2010-2012
iNACOL Research SIG, Member, 2009-
Staff Liaison, 2012-2013
iNACOL Northeastern Regional Committee


Member, 2014-


Research Committee Liaison, 2014-

iNACOL Georgia Committee, Member, 2010-2012

Assn for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2007-
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), 2007-
Virtual Schooling SIG, Member, 2009-
Co-Chair, 2012-2015

American Educational Research Association (AERA), 2007-
Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education, Member, 2007-
Outstanding Dissertation Award Committee, Member, 2011-2012
SIG - Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning, 2010-
SIG - Research, Education, Information and School Libraries, 2010-2011


COURSES TAUGHT

Georgia Southern University (2010 2013)
Graduate Courses: Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231) (5 sections); Advanced Seminar in
Instructional Technologies (ITEC8630) (3 sections); Field Experience in Online Teaching and Learning
(ITEC8136) (2 sections); Pedagogy of Online Learning (ITEC8135) (2 sections); School Library Programming for
Teens/Young Adults (FRIT7090) (2 sections); Instructional Design (FRIT7430) (6 sections); Instructional

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Technology Foundations (ITEC7530) (2 sections); Reference and Information Sources (FRIT7136) (2 sections);
Society, Culture, and Technology (ITEC7090); Practicum in School Library Media (FRIT7737)
Undergraduate Courses: Collaboration with Social Studies Methods faculty (MGED3432)

University of Florida (2007 2010)
Graduate Courses: Designing Technology-Rich Curricula (EME5207); Foundations of Educational Technology
(EME5054)
Undergraduate Courses: Integrating Technology into the Elementary School Curriculum (EME4401) (5
sections); Integrating Technology into the Preschool Curriculum (ECE4401)


COURSE DESIGN

Georgia Southern University (2010-2013)
New Courses: Field Experience in Online Teaching and Learning (ITEC8136); Society, Culture, and Technology
(ITEC7090); School Library Programming for Teens/Young Adults (FRIT7090)
Course Redesigns: Transforming Learning with Technology (ITEC8231); Advanced Seminar in Instructional
Technology (ITEC8630); Instructional Design (FRIT7430)

University of Florida (2007-2010)

Course Redesign: Foundations of Educational Technology (EME5054) (F2F to online format)


AWARDS & HONORS

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, Fellow, 2013
iNACOL Online Learning Innovator Award for Outstanding Research, 2012
AERA Division K Teaching & Teacher Education Outstanding Dissertation Award, 2011
iNACOL Online Learning Innovator Award for Outstanding Research, 2010
University of Florida Alumni Fellowship, 2007-2010
J.W. Martin and A.M. Martin Phillips Scholarship, 2009-2010
Sara Lavinia de Keni Scholarship, 2008-2009

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