Professional Experience
   Administration and Project Management

• Vice President, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development EDUCAUSE
  Senior Director (09-10)
  Interim Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (07-09)
  Associate Director, ELI (06-07)
  • EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Programs include professional development activities, print and electronic publications, strategic policy initiatives, research, awards for leadership and exemplary practices, and a wealth of online information services.
  • ELI: Learning is at the center of higher education. It is an essential part of the mission of all colleges and universities. The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) is a community of higher education institutions and organizations committed to advancing learning through IT innovation.
• Deputy Chief Information Officer (05-06) and Executive Director, Educational Technology and The Innovative Technology Center, Office of Information Technology, The University of Tennessee (02-06)
  Director, The Innovative Technology Center (00-02)
  Manager (96-00)
  • Led a team of professionals in the areas of instructional design, web instructional technology, visual and interface design, multimedia production, and programming, in addition to graduate assistants and student interns to design and deliver Faculty and GTA development programs focused on the effective use of technology in teaching and learning and perform contract work on both internal and external to the university.
• Co-principal Investigator, Teacher.Training @ Microsoft Program, College of Education, University of Tennessee, (97-98).
• Coordinator, Technology Licensure Standards, College of Education, The University of Tennessee (96-99).
  • Developed and implemented EdSMRT 486 "Introduction to Educational Computing", a required instructional technology course for teacher education students.
• Director, Office of Instructional Technologies, The Sage Colleges, New York (95-96).
  • Developed and implemented general instructional technology training program for faculty, staff, and administrators. Assisted with the development of a college-wide distance learning initiative in collaboration with local institutions.
• Graduate Student Representative, "New" College of Education planning and restructuring process, The University of Tennessee (92-93).
• Director, Sylvan Learning Center, Texas (88).
  • Supervised curriculum development for educational and testing programs; scheduled and coordinated instructional programs with respect to students, parents, teachers and Sylvan instructors.

   Teaching

• Assistant Professor (Adjunct), Instructional Technology, College of Education, The University of Tennessee (96-06).
• Assistant Professor (Adjunct), Information Sciences, College of Communication and Information, The University of Tennessee (96-06).
• Instructor, "Facilitating Online Communications" eTeaching Certificate Program (04-06).
• Instructor, First Year Studies Program, Center for Undergraduate Affairs, The University of Tennessee (98-00 & 04).
• Faculty Mentor, University Honors Program, The University of Tennessee (98).
• Assistant Professor, Instructional Systems Technologies, The Sage Colleges, New York (95-96).
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Education, The University of Tennessee (92-95).
• Instructor, U.S. Department of Education Lyndhurst Summer Teacher Preparation Program, College of Education, The University of Tennessee (93-95).
• Co-facilitator, Faculty Development In-service Programs and Teacher Mentoring Program, Alvin C. York Institute, Tennessee (93-95).
• Secondary Social Sciences, Language Arts, and Humanities Teacher, Department of Defense Dependent Schools, Ansbach, West Germany (88-91).
• Secondary Social Sciences Classroom Teacher, Bertie High School, North Carolina (83-87).
• Instructor, Hopkinsville Community College, Kentucky (87).

   Instructional Technology Design, Development and Information Architecture

• Instructional Designer, Phase II, PEW Grant in Course Redesign: Spanish 150.
• Instructional Designer and Developer, augmented and fully on-line course materials for the Innovative Technology Center, College of Education and College of Communication and Information, The University of Tennessee.
• Information Architect and Co-developer, The Sage Colleges, Web site for the four college federation, The Sage Colleges, New York.
• Design Director and Trainer, "Can't is a 4-Letter Word," interactive multimedia program on gender equity for the State of New York Public Schools.
• Instructional Designer and Developer, on-line tutorials for developing student/faculty telecommunications skills, The Sage Colleges, New York.
• Co-instructional Designer, "CSX Safety Olympics," interactive multimedia safety training program for CSX Transportation, Florida.
• Co-instructional Designer, "Target Alpha," interactive multimedia training program prototype for the U.S. Department of Defense.
• Instructional Designer and Developer, content specific multimedia presentation programs for distance learning faculty use in 2-way AV interactive teleclassroom teaching.
• Co-instructional Designer and Developer, independent study modules for introductory and advanced instructional computing courses.
• Instructional Designer and Developer, computer presentation programs for professional development workshops and traditional/distance classroom use.

   Curriculum Development and Evaluation

• Chair, Educational Technology Program Evaluation Committee, Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates (01-07).
• Co-developer, ITC faculty development curriculum and the Hewlett Innovative Teaching Fellowship program, The Innovative Technology Center, The University of Tennessee.
• Developer, State of Tennessee Teacher Education technology licensure requirement curriculum, College of Education, The University of Tennessee.
• Developer, faculty and student SageNet telecommunications training, The Sage Colleges, New York.
• Developer and Faculty Collaborator, telecommunications strategy for the Sage Colleges 1996 Oxford Summer Studies Program, The Sage Colleges, New York.
• Co-developer, innovative curriculum for undergraduate and graduate level courses by integrating leading-edge technology with the traditional educational process, College of Education, The University of Tennessee.
• Developer, Honors Humanities curriculum for the U.S. Department of Defense Overseas Schools, Ansbach High School, Ansbach, Germany.

   Distance and Online Education

• Instructor and Co-developer, eTeaching Certificate Program, The University of Tennessee (04-06).
• Member, Distance Education Advisory Board & Accreditation Committee, Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates (02-06).
• Designer and Instructor, the first completely online course at UT-Knoxville, "New Connections, New Directions" (98) and subsequent courses (99-06) using Online@UT (Blackboard), The University of Tennessee.
• Co-designer and Facilitator, faculty development workshops, UTK Distance Learning Center, University Outreach and Continuing Education, The University of Tennessee.
• Intern, University Outreach and Continuing Education, as the faculty liaison for the UTK Distance Learning Center, The University of Tennessee.
• Researcher, in support of a dissertation on distance education, "The Distance Learning Classroom: Identifying a Process for Facilitating Interaction," The University of Tennessee.

Board Service, Professional Associations, University Service

• External Technology Advisory Board, Olin College of Engineering, (10-present).
• Board of Directors, IMS Global Learning Consortium, (10-present).
• The Horizon Report Advisory Board, New Media Consortium and The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, (06-10).
• The K-12 Horizon Report Advisory Board, Consortium of School Networking and New Media Consortium, (09-10).
• Mid-East E-Learning Association, Dubai, UAE, (2010-present).
• Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education-AACE, (96-06).
• EDUCAUSE, (97-present).
• American Association for Higher Education-AAHE, (97-06).
• National Learning Infrastructure Initiative-NLII, (99-04).
• Association for Educational Communications and Technology-AECT, (00-06).
• American Teacher Educators, (94-97).
• IT Committee, Faculty Senate, The University of Tennessee, (03-06).
• Instruction with Technology Subcommittee, Faculty Senate, The University of Tennessee, (00-02).
• General Education Committee, The University of Tennessee, (00-01).
• Commission for Women, The University of Tennessee, (97-02).
• Faculty Mentor, University Honors Program, The University of Tennessee, (98).
• Masters and Doctoral Program Committees, The University of Tennessee, (96-present).

Presentations, Papers, and Publications

• 2006-2011, see also EDUCAUSE Community Profile 2006-2011, see also EDUCAUSE Community Profile
• Little, J.K. (2010). "Innovation in Action: New Learning Environments for the 21st Century," Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium, Baltimore, MD.
• Little, J.K. (2009), "Traversing the HiEd Landscape in Search of New Learning Environments," Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Maryland.
• Little, J.K. (2009). "Trends and Issues: Technology Use in Higher Education" and "Assessing the Quality of Technology Enhanced and Online Education," GETEX/ISTE Symposium, Dubai, UAE.
• Little, J.K. (2009). "Professional Development for Teaching and Learning Practitioners," ICI Instructional Technology Summit (online).
• Little, J.K. (2009). "Innovation in Action: New Learning Environments for the 21st Century," eTeaching Conference, Boston, MA.
• Little, J.K. (2008). "Web 2.0 in Higher Education" and "Creativity, Innovation, and Teamwork through Student-Generated Technology Projects," GETEX/ISTE Symposium, Dubai, UAE.
• Little, J.K. (2008). "Education for Life 2.0," Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, Webseminar.
• Little, J.K. (2008). "Net Generation" and "Academic Realities and Second Life: What Administrators Need to Know," American Council on Education Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
• Little, J.K. (2008). "Learning 2.0: The Changing Landscape of Teaching and Learning," New Mexico State University Faculty Workshop, Las Cruces, NM.
• Little, J.K. (2008). "Education for Life 2.0," Council of College and Military Educators Symposium, San Francisco, CA.
• Benton, A., Simon, L.A., Stewart, D. and J.K. Little. (2007). "The Millennials," TIAA-CREF Institute 2007 National Higher Education Leadership Conference: Generational Shockwaves: Implications for Higher Education, New York, NY.
• Little, J.K. (2007). "Education for Life 2.0," SUNY Center for Professional Development Annual TLT Conference, Poughkeepsie, NY.
• Little, J.K. (2007). "EDUCAUSE Top Ten Teaching and Learning Issues- 2007," SREB Educational Technology Cooperative, Atlanta, GA.
• Little, J.K. (2007). "Teaching and Learning 2.0," Dutchess Community College Fall Faculty Meeting, Poughkeepsie, NY.
• Little, J.K. (2007). "Education for Life 2.0," American Council on Education Fellows Program, Chicago, IL.
• Little, J.K. (2007). "The Net Generation: Establishing Common Ground for Teaching and Learning," Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO.
• Clower, K., Feldman, R., and J.K. Little. (2007). "Teaching and Learning with Technology: Current Practice, Future Prospects," National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
• Little, J.K. (2006). "Blogs: What Today's Learner Has To Say," Tennessee College Public Relations Association Fall Conference, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2005). "Utilizing Wireless Pocket-PC's to PRomote Collaboration in Field-based Courses," mLearn 2005 Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2005). "Utilizing Wireless Mobile Devices to Implement Field-Based Collaborative Learning Strategies and Activities at The University of Tennessee," EdMedia, Montreal, Canada.
• Little, J.K., Ridenour, R., Pinkleton, S. and S. Clapp. (2005). "Developing and Delivering a Campus-wide IT Security Awareness Training Program," Tennessee Higher Education Technology Symposium, Fall Creek Falls, TN.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2005). "Strategies for the Mobile Learning Environment: Harnessing Collaborative Learning within Nomadic Communities," NLII, New Orleans, LA.
• (2004). e-Learning Learning Standards for Licensure and Accreditation. In collaboration with the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2004). "Fostering Student- Centered Collaborative Learning Communities in the Engineering Curriculum Using Wireless Computing," EdMedia, Lugano, Switzerland.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (2004). "Online Assessment Techniques: Leave No Student Behind," EdMedia, Lugano, Switzerland.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2004). "Collaborative Strategies for the Wireless Classroom," NLII, San Diego, CA.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (2003). "Curricular Redesign: A Multi-Angled Approach,"—EDUCAUSE, Anaheim, CA.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little, (2003). "Assessment Techniques for Online Courses," EDUCAUSE, Anaheim, CA.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2003). "Bio-WebQuest: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a WebQuest Model of Inquiry Learning in the Biology Sequence for Non-science Majors," Syllabus, San Jose, CA.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2003). "Integrating Wireless Technologies in the Engineering Curriculum" and "Curricular Reform by Technology Infusion," Edmedia, Honolulu, HI.
• Little, J.K. and A. Montgomery. (2003). "A Gamut of Approaches to Faculty Development," SITE, Albuquerque, NM.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (2003). "Faculty Engagement @ UT: One Size Does NOT Fit All," NLII, New Orleans, LA.
• Burke, M., Colter, S., Little, J.K. and J. Riehl. (2003). "Wireless Instructional Initiatives at the University of Tennessee," NLII, New Orleans, LA.
• Little, J.K. (2003). "Wireless@UT: Make a WISH, Get WISE, and Continue to Target Instruction," Tennessee Board of Regents IT Director's Retreat,Paris Landing State Park, TN.
• Bennett, K., Burke, M., Colter, S. and J.K. Little. (2002). The Art of Collaboration: Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences for the Wireless Classroom," EdMedia, Denver, CO.
• Little, J.K. (2002). "Fast Forward...Effective Instruction Using Pervasive Computing Technologies: What the Learner Should Know," The Ohio State University PlanIT Technology Days, Columbus, OH.
• Little, J.K. and J. Peters. (2002). "Collaboration Technologies and Strategies for Teaching and Learning," CREN TechTalk, Webcast.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (2002). "Implementing and Adapting Multi-tiered Faculty Development Initiatives," NLII, San Diego, CA.
• Little, J.K. (2001). "e-Learning @ ITC," UT Institute for Public Service Annual Conference, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. (2001). "Online Teaching and Learning: Locating the Common Ground," UT College of Engineering Distance Education Faculty, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. (2001). "Online Teaching and Learning: Where are we now and where are we going?" Faculty In-service, UT Agricultural Institute, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. and S.E. Metros. (2001). "Aggregation without too much Aggravation: Centralizing Educational Technology," NLII, New Orleans, LA.
• Little, J.K. (2000). "Online Teaching and Learning: An Inclusive Perspective," Symposium on Deafness Issues, Center on Deafness, UT College of Education, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. (2000). "Let's Do IT: Instructional Technology in Teaching," Faculty In-service, Walter's State Community College, Morristown, TN.
• Little, J.K. (2000). "Instructional Technology: Getting Started - Sustaining Use," East Tennessee Consortium for Higher Education, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. (2000). "Facilitating Online Communications," Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
• Little, J.K. (1998-2000). "Just Do IT!" UTK Graduate Teaching Associates Seminar on College Teaching, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. (1999). "Teaching Online: Getting Started, Moving Forward," UTK Nuclear Engineering Faculty In-service, Knoxville, TN.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (1999). "Teaching and Learning with Technology: Developing a Teaching Enhancement Plan," Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
• Little, J.K. and R. Spearman. (1999). "Thinknology: Using Instructional Technology to Enhance Thinking," Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
• Little, J.K. (1999). "Untangle Yourself: How to Make the World Wide Web Work for You," Professional Development Conference for Women. Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. (1999). "Utilizing Multimedia and the Web in Education," UT Institute of Agriculture IT Taskforce, Knoxville, TN.
• Little, J.K. and S. Metros. (1999). "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Teaching and Learning: Hewlett Innovative Teaching Fellowships at UTK," NLII, New Orleans, LA.
• Little, J.K. and S. Metros. (1998). "Building a Prototype for Online Learning: A Bechtel/UT Collaborative," Corporate Universities, 7th Annual Statewide Continuing Education Meeting, Knoxville, TN.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (1998). "Ways to Incorporate the Web into Your Teaching: A Four-Phase Model," EDMEDIA, Freiburg, Germany.
• Little, J.K. (1998). "Preparing Faculty for Teaching On-line," Association for Continuing Higher Education, Pensacola, FL.
• Derco, J.A. and J.K. Little. (1998). "Ways to Incorporate the Web into Your Teaching: A Four-Phase Model," Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro, TN.
• Little, J.K. and W. Rosener. (1998). "Utilizing Web-based Productivity Tools in Your Online Teaching," SITE, Washington, DC.
• Little, J.K. and W. Rosener. (1997). "Productivity Tools for Creating Web- based Presentations," AACE WebNet 97, Toronto, Canada.
• Little, J.K. and A. Montgomery. (1997). "Creating and Supporting Online Learning Communities: A Model for Distance Education," Northern Arizona University Web 97, Flagstaff, AZ.
• Little, J.K. (1996). "Tele-classroom Teaching: No Telepathy Required," The National Distance Learning Conference, Portland, OR.
• Little, J.K. and S. McNeil. (1996). "University-School Connections: From Alpha to Omega." SITE, Phoenix, AZ.

Honors & Awards

• EDUCAUSE Frye Leadership Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (05).
• Program Chair, EDUCAUSE Seminar on Academic Computing, Snowmass, CO (05).
• Apple Distinguished Educator, Monterrey, CA (04).
• Program Committee, EDUCAUSE Seminar on Academic Computing, Snowmass, CO (04).
• UT Leadership Institute, Gatlinburg, TN (03).
• EDUCAUSE Management Institute, Boulder, CO (00).
• "SuperVision 2000 and SOAR" Effective Supervisory Practices Certificate (99).
• Covey Leadership Training (98).
• Recognition for Outstanding Academic Studies in Instructional Technology, College of Education, The University of Tennessee (95).
• Graduate Student Representative, ATE Conference, Atlanta, GA (94).
• Teacher of the Year, Ansbach High School, Ansbach, West Germany (90-91).
• Bertie County Social Studies Candidate, North Carolina Awards Program (85-86).
• Member, Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society, The University of South Carolina (80-82).
• Italian Ministry of Education Award for Excellence in Italian Studies, The University of South Carolina (82).
• Research Internship, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology, Washington, D.C. (77 & 78).
• Intern, Press Release Office, The White House, Washington, D.C. (76).

Julie K. Little, Ed.D. jlittle@educause.edu

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