Curriculum Vitae
Education
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Ph.D., Instructional Leadership and Technology, 2019
Dissertation: The Integration of a Mobile Pervasive Game in the New Employee Onboarding Process
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Master of Arts, Computers and Applied Technology, 2011
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Education, Business Education, 1985
Ph.D., Instructional Leadership and Technology, 2019
Dissertation: The Integration of a Mobile Pervasive Game in the New Employee Onboarding Process
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Master of Arts, Computers and Applied Technology, 2011
Troy University, Troy, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Education, Business Education, 1985
Professional Experience
November 1, 2022 to present
Assistant Director / Program Manager, Education and Outreach, Center for Instructional Technology
Responsibilities include:
June 1, 2008 to October 31, 2022
Instructional Technologist, Education and Outreach (formerly Multimedia Services), Center for Instructional Technology
Responsibilities include:
Assistant Director / Program Manager, Education and Outreach, Center for Instructional Technology
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and leverage key relationships and partnerships across campus to further develop and broaden awareness of CIT’s services and to develop best practices.
- Develop and implement education and awareness-raising outreach campaigns to campus community about enterprise instructional technology tools and services and their pedagogically informed use, including technology accessibility.
- Share with campus community relevant new tool functions and features through communications channels such as instructor listserv, campus committees and departmental meetings, the department website, and social media.
- Lead faculty and instructor consultation efforts to meet instructional technology needs.
- Represent faculty and academic interests in collaborating with and assisting the user support services team and other technical staff.
- Evaluate and make recommendations for new instructional technologies.
- Manage and mentor the Education and Outreach team members providing support and guidance to develop their individual professional growth.
June 1, 2008 to October 31, 2022
Instructional Technologist, Education and Outreach (formerly Multimedia Services), Center for Instructional Technology
Responsibilities include:
- Administrator and instructor for People.ua.edu, an online faculty and graduate student website platform consisting of 900+ live sites. Key responsibilities and accomplishments include:
- All training including webinars, workshops, one-on-one sessions, and a comprehensive website containing step by step guides and video tutorials.
- Serve as Applications Manager handling all vendor and client communications.
- Maintain analytics and monthly reports.
- Coordinate development of new themes with web developer and graphic designer.
- Instructor for Flip (formerly Flipgrid), an asynchronous collaboration tool. Conduct training webinars, face-to-face workshops and develop documentation for integrating Flip into faculty curriculum.
- Instructor for Zoom, a virtual web conferencing tool. Provide training webinars and documentation helping students, staff, and faculty incorporate Zoom into their work life and/or courses.
Previous work responsibilities in this role include:
- Instructor and administrator for VoiceThread, an asynchronous collaboration tool. Conduct training webinars, face-to-face workshops and develop documentation for integrating VoiceThread into faculty curriculum. UA has moved fromVoiceThread to Flipgrid in 2020.
- Provided training and support for WordPress, a website building platform utilized by many UA departments. Created and maintain a general manual, often adding customized pages for individualized client needs.
- Managed student assistants, encouraging development of skills in administration, writing web content and creative web design.
January - May 2024
Adjunct Faculty, The University of Alabama
INTE 533 - Online Teaching and Learning
In this course, students create an online course module using Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction. Throughout the semester, students learn to create effective objectives with Blooms Taxonomy, master graphic design principles and utilize various software tools to develop engaging visuals, job aids and videos.
Adjunct Faculty, The University of Alabama
INTE 533 - Online Teaching and Learning
In this course, students create an online course module using Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction. Throughout the semester, students learn to create effective objectives with Blooms Taxonomy, master graphic design principles and utilize various software tools to develop engaging visuals, job aids and videos.
Adjunct Faculty, The University of Alabama
CAT 531, Computer Based Instructional Technologies, College of Education
This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of computer applications for educational use. The course explores current and emerging tools and trends for online learning strategies, communication, productivity, presentation, research, and classroom administration.
CAT 531, Computer Based Instructional Technologies, College of Education
This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of computer applications for educational use. The course explores current and emerging tools and trends for online learning strategies, communication, productivity, presentation, research, and classroom administration.
- August - December 2022
- January - May 2022
- August 2021 - December 2021
August 2015 to December 2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Alabama
CAT 200, Computer Education Applications, College of Education
In this class, students explore advanced applications of current and emerging instructional technologies in a variety of settings and in the context of various fields of study and job environments. Some applications include blogs, wikis, and virtual field trips. Key learning theories are introduced and used to guide students’ decisions in selecting methods and media for teaching.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Alabama
CAT 200, Computer Education Applications, College of Education
In this class, students explore advanced applications of current and emerging instructional technologies in a variety of settings and in the context of various fields of study and job environments. Some applications include blogs, wikis, and virtual field trips. Key learning theories are introduced and used to guide students’ decisions in selecting methods and media for teaching.
January 7, 2008 to May 31, 2008
Project Manager, Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost, The University of Alabama
Served as project lead on various special projects for the Provost. In particular, I worked closely with the university police department on a new Safe at UA video production designed for incoming freshmen. I also worked with a key advisory team on various safety campaigns and served on a campus-wide training initiative team in selecting a new training application to centralize training for UA staff.
January 2007 – November 2007
Rexel, Inc., Dallas, TX (A wholesaler of The Lighting Alliance)
June 2004 – July 2006
Sales Associate, The Lighting Alliance, Dallas, TX (An agency of Lithonia Lighting)
Provided on-site customer training and marketing for web-based information center. Provided on-site customer education of agency business for new customers and/or new employees.
July 2002 – May 2004
National Accounts Sales Representative, Lithonia Lighting, Conyers, GA
Provided inside sales support for established and new national accounts including grocers, restaurants, department stores, catalogs, and club warehouses. Provided monthly forecasting and managed sponsored and non-sponsored inventory.
June 2000 to July 2002
Assistant Training Specialist, Human Resources, Lithonia Lighting, Conyers, GA
Developed training materials and instructed classes including New Employee Orientation, Business Communications and various soft-skills. Created preliminary web design for the training department. Benchmarked and implemented a new service awards program, which saved the company approximately $7500 in the first year of implementation.
January 1987 to March 1988
Instructor, Riley Business College, Montgomery, AL (no longer in business)
Instructed courses in typing, word processing, spreadsheets, business math, and business communications.
Project Manager, Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost, The University of Alabama
Served as project lead on various special projects for the Provost. In particular, I worked closely with the university police department on a new Safe at UA video production designed for incoming freshmen. I also worked with a key advisory team on various safety campaigns and served on a campus-wide training initiative team in selecting a new training application to centralize training for UA staff.
January 2007 – November 2007
Rexel, Inc., Dallas, TX (A wholesaler of The Lighting Alliance)
- Software Trainer - Provided onsite employee training for a new operating system (switched from Legacy to Oracle). Provided both classroom and one-on-one training with mock data for instructional purposes. Provided onsite support during and after system conversion.
- Project Administrator - Worked with contractors to manage large commercial lighting jobs. Responsible for orders, delivery, damages, returns, and final job cost analysis.
June 2004 – July 2006
Sales Associate, The Lighting Alliance, Dallas, TX (An agency of Lithonia Lighting)
Provided on-site customer training and marketing for web-based information center. Provided on-site customer education of agency business for new customers and/or new employees.
July 2002 – May 2004
National Accounts Sales Representative, Lithonia Lighting, Conyers, GA
Provided inside sales support for established and new national accounts including grocers, restaurants, department stores, catalogs, and club warehouses. Provided monthly forecasting and managed sponsored and non-sponsored inventory.
June 2000 to July 2002
Assistant Training Specialist, Human Resources, Lithonia Lighting, Conyers, GA
Developed training materials and instructed classes including New Employee Orientation, Business Communications and various soft-skills. Created preliminary web design for the training department. Benchmarked and implemented a new service awards program, which saved the company approximately $7500 in the first year of implementation.
January 1987 to March 1988
Instructor, Riley Business College, Montgomery, AL (no longer in business)
Instructed courses in typing, word processing, spreadsheets, business math, and business communications.
Presentations
Handout for the OLC Accelerate 2019 Conference presentation
- Burns, K. & Collins, V. (2023, February). Overview and Demo of UA Supported Website Platforms. Presentation at Online Learning Innovation Summit, February 2023, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
- Invited Technology Panelist. The University of Alabama System Scholars Institute Virtual Conference, May, 2020.
- Burns, K. (2019, November). Go Explore! Enhancing Orientation with a Digital Scavenger Hunt. Presentation at OLC Accelerate 2019 Conference (Online Learning Consortium), Orlando, FL.
- Burns, K. (2019, July). Enhancing New Employee Orientation with a Digital Scavenger Hunt. Presentation at the Serious Play Conference, Orlando, FL. Link to SlideShare deck.
- Burns, K. (2017, April). The Integration of Gaming in New Employee Orientation. Poster presentation at the 9th Annual Graduate Research Symposium of the Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, The University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Burns, K. (2017, April). The Integration of Gamification in New Employee Orientation. Presentation at Technology, Education, and Research Conference, The University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Burns, K. (2017, February). Benefits of a Professional Academic Website. Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, The University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Burns, K. & Wright, V. (2015, November). A literature review on gamification. Presentation at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), Lafayette, LA
- Burns, K. & Dewar, A. (2014, February). People.ua.edu – Faculty Websites Made Easy… the Weebly Way! Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, The University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Burns, K. & McDougall, G. (2013, March). People.ua.edu – Faculty Websites Made Easy… the Weebly Way! Presentation at the Faculty Technology Showcase, The University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Burns, K. & Strickland, R. (2011, May). Going Powerpointless – Using New Presentation Tools. Presentation at The University of Alabama System Scholars Institute. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Burns, K. (2011, March). Social Networking and Prezi Tips. Presentation to Master Technology Teachers (MTT), Holt, AL
Awards
2019 Most Outstanding Graduate Student - Innovation in Instructional Technology, PhD., The University of Alabama
2012 Most Outstanding Graduate Student - Computers and Applied Technology Masters Program, The University of Alabama
2012 Most Outstanding Graduate Student - Computers and Applied Technology Masters Program, The University of Alabama
Professional Organizations
- eLearning Guild – Member (2010 to 2018)
- EDUCAUSE – Member (2012 to present)
- MSERA - Member, Mid-South Educational Research Association (2015)
- NMC – Member, New Media Consortium (2016)
- Phi Alpha Phi - Member, Collegiate Honor Society (2017 to 2018)
Professional Development - Achievements and Conferences Attended
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Service
- Faculty Development Collaborative, 2023-present, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Information Technology Committee, 2024, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Professional Staff Assembly, 2024, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Technology and Learning Committee, 2010-present, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Conference volunteer, Serious Play Conference, 2021
- Planning Committee Member, UA Systems Scholar's Institute, 2020
- Planning Committee Member, UA Online Learning Innovation Summit (OLIS), 2018
- Planning Committee Member, UA Systems Scholar's Institute, 2018
- Planning Committee Member, UA Faculty Technology Showcase, 2018
- Professional Staff Assembly, Technology Committee, 2012-2014, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Community Leadership & Service
- Compiled and self-published stories from church members. Burns, Karen A. (2014). True Stories, Real Miracles: Evidence of God's Unfailing Love. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
- First Impressions Team Lead, 2012 to 2019, First Wesleyan Church, Tuscaloosa, AL. Manage 60+ volunteers.
- Youth Leader, 2010-2013, First Wesleyan Church, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Internet Basics - presented to English as a Second Language (ESL) class, June 2009, First Wesleyan Church, Tuscaloosa, AL
- VP of Communications for Lithonia Management Club, July 2002-May 2004, Lithonia Lighting, Conyers, GA
- Co-chair for the annual United Way Campaign, June 2000 to July 2002, Lithonia Lighting, Conyers, GA
