Victoria Lynn Walker, Ph.D.
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Victoria Walker, Ph.D. - Instructional Designer Resume

Curriculum Vita

Professional Summary

  • Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Education with majors in Higher Education Research and Institutional Planning and Distance Education
  • Masters (M.Ed.) in Educational Technology - Educational Technologies and Instructional Design
  • Multiple certifications in secondary and higher education, educational technologies, and web technologies
  • Accomplished educator in both traditional and online environments
  • Solid theoretical foundation in interactive design/strategies
  • Strong working understanding of today’s professional digital media toolset
  • Extensive experience using various educational and web technologies
  • Experienced in developing and implementing various instructional research and design projects
  • Proven history of professionalism with membership in various professional leadership organizations

Education

2009 Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education
Major: Higher Education Research and Institutional Planning Major: Distance Education
Regent University
Awarded - Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate in Education
2004 Master's of Education (M.Ed.)
Major: Educational Technology
University of Hawaii
1998 Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program
Specialization: Secondary Education
University of Hawaii
1994 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Major: History
Virginia Wesleyan College
   

Professional Experience

2009 - Present Director of Continuing Education & Instructional and Web Technologies - Regent University
  Served as program director and administrator of instructional and web technologies. Administrative, marketing, networking, and teaching responsibilities. Directed instructional and web technology use and training. Served as instructional and web technology expert. Provided support and training opportunities on the use of instructional and web technologies for the continual integration of current and new technologies in traditional, hybrid and online programs. Served as technology liaison with all university departments. Served as chair and committee member on numerous technology and education committees. Mentor faculty and students in the use of 3-D virtual environments. Present and co-present research at national conferences and publish to peer reviewed journals. Electronic portfolio trainer and administrator. Served on dissertation committees. Performed direct supervision of web support staff, teaching researchers, and graduate assistants working on web or training projects. Also responsible for the Continuing Education Program. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Continuing Education (CE) Program providing education opportunities for university alumni, professional community members, and six academic programs including an online Ph.D. program, a Psy.D. program, and four hybrid and online Masters programs. Developed, maintained, and enforced the CE educational policies of the school and respective programs based on requirements from accrediting agencies, approval boards, and government licensing agencies. Increased enrollments in online CE courses by 500%. Increased CE courses by 300%.
   
2006-Present Instructional Systems Consultant and Instructional Designer – Private consultant to private and public higher education institutions, K-12 schools and companies. Training and implementation of instruction systems, instructional technologies, Web 2.0 technologies, instructional design standards, electronic portfolios and assessments. Online program development, program and evaluability assessments.
   
2005 - 2009 Instructional Designer (Web Developer/Instructional Designer)       
Regent University
Administrative, marketing, networking, and teaching responsibilities. Developed, implemented, and evaluated university faculty and staff training in instructional and web technologies. Designed and developed traditional and distance education training materials. Presented workshops and provided support to university-wide academic advising units. Provided instruction, advising, and mentorship to faculty, staff, and students in the use of technology and served as chair and committee member on numerous technology and education committees. Designed and developed a virtual training facility in a 3-D virtual environment and completed extensive research on its use in education. Served as Blackboard Administrator and Website Administrator. Monitored, managed, and evaluated web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires. Won national promotional excellence award for best strategies in web design.     
   
2003 - 2005 Curriculum Technology Support Coordinator
Regent University
Provided mentoring and training to new faculty in instructional technologies and online instruction. Served as Blackboard Administrator and Website Administrator overseeing the development and maintenance of Blackboard courses and school Websites. Established and facilitated the Regent University Technology Professionals, a committee for instructional designers, technology training professionals, distance education professionals, Web designers, and other technology personnel. Created, developed and implemented electronic portfolio component for online PhD program, developing all curriculum, content, and resource materials. Monitored, managed, and evaluated web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires. Supervised web and training support staff and conducted new web support and training staff searches and hires.
   
2002 Research Fellow
Educational Technology Program, University of Hawaii
Worked with program faculty researching instructional design practices, educational technologies and electronic portfolios.
   
1999 - 2003 High School Teacher
Kamehameha Schools
Taught high school world history courses to multicultural students from various socio-economic backgrounds. Designed course syllabus, prepared lessons and class discussions, facilitated group activities, and evaluated students. Collaborated with other high school teachers on instructional practices, student support and discipline, and curriculum.
   
1998 - 2003 Middle School Teacher
Kamehameha Schools
Taught middle school level U.S. history courses to multicultural students from various socio-economic backgrounds. Collaborated with middle school team members on instructional practices, student support and discipline, and curriculum. Selected textbooks and hardware and software instructional technology. Served as technology committee member establishing policies for technology integration in the classroom and providing technology training for students and faculty. Student electronic portfolio trainer and advisor.
   
1987 - 1992 Teacher’s Aid with Exceptional Children
Princess Anne High School
Volunteer assisting in the instruction and tutoring of exceptional teenagers.
   

Professional Service

10/09 - 4/10 Chair of Educator’s Conference Committee - Regent University, School of Education 30th Anniversary Committee
8/09 - Present Chair - Continuing Education Committee - Regent University
6/09 - Present Editor-in-Chief - Faith and Therapy Journal
5/09 - 12/09 Committee Member – City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Identification Subcommittee
2/09 - Present Guest Reviewer - Journal of Virtual Worlds Research
1/09 - Present Committee Member – City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Community Advisory Committee
3/09 - 4/09 Volunteer – 2009 Virtual World Best Practices in Education Conference
5/04 - 6/06 Chapter Officer - Phi Delta Kappa - Tidewater, Virginia
8/03 - 8/06 Chair – Techies Technology Committee – Regent University
8/99 - 5/03      Committee Member - Technology Committee – Kamehameha Middle School
   

Professional Associations

2009 - Present Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE)
2009 - Present Counselor Educators in Second Life (CESL)
2007 - Present International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
2007 - Present Association of Virtual Worlds
2007 - Present Microsoft Online Research Panel
2006 - Present Learning Technologies Learner Group
2001 - Present Phi Delta Kappa - Intl. Assoc. for Professional Educators
1993 - Present Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
1993 - Present Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
   

Awards

2009 Outstanding Graduate of Doctorate of Philosophy in Education – Regent University
2008 Distinctive Service Award - Regent University
2006 Promotional Excellence Award - National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals. Category:  Winning Strategies for Web Design
2005 The American Association of Webmasters Gold Award
Website: http://www.regent.edu/psychology
2002 Research Fellow, Educational Technology Program, University of Hawaii.
1994 Merit Award - Virgina Wesleyan College
   

Professional Certificates & Certifications

2007 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies,
Major: Distance Education
Regent University
2007 Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies,
Major: Higher Education Research and Institutional Planning,
Regent University
2006 Doctoral Teaching, Regent University
2006 Blackboard Course Management System, Regent University
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: Master CIW Designer
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: E-Commerce Designer
2005 Certified Internet Web Professional: Professional
2004 Certified Internet Web Professional: Associate
1998 Teaching Certification - Secondary Education, University of Hawaii
   

Publications

Walker, V. L. (under review). A comparison of learning in traditional & 3D virtual learning activities in counselor ed. Journal of Counseling and Development.

 

Walker, V. L. (under review). Using mixed-methods to examine student perceived learning benefits of a virtual environment for applied skill development. Journal of Virtual World Research.

 

Walker, V. L. (under review). Using 3-D virtual environments in counselor education for mental health interviewing and diagnosis. Counselor Education and Supervision.

Walker, V. L. (2010, January). Displaying leadership: Responding to new technologies. Thoughts on the Matter. Christian Leader. Regent University.

http://www.regent.edu/publications/cl/pdfs/christianleader_springwinter_2010-fau.pdf#page=5

 

Walker, V. L. (2009). Traditional and 3D virtual learning activities: Evaluating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning. Learning Technologies Conference, Mooloolaba Queensland, Australia. http://www.learningtechnologies.com.au/files/Walker_LT2009.pdf

 

Walker, V. L., & Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. J. (2009). Educational opportunities for clinical counseling simulations in Second Life. Innovate, 5(5). http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=711&action=synopsis

 

Walker, V. L. (2009). 3D virtual learning in counselor education: Using Second Life in counselor skill development. Journal of Virtual World Research, 2(1). https://journals.tdl.org/jvwr/article/view/423/463

 

Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. J., & Walker, V. L. (2009). Web 2.0: Facilitating interactivity and collaborative relationships in an online human service counseling skills course. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 27(3), 175-193. doi:10.1080/15228830903093031

Walker, V., Rehfuss, M., & Parks-Savage, A. (2008). Using e-portfolios in a counseling distance learning program. Journal of Technology in Counseling, 5(1). http://jtc.colstate.edu/Vol5_1/Walker.htm

Walker, V. (2007, June 18). Developing a distance learning ePortfolio system. The eLearning Guild, Learning Solutions e-Magazine, 1-10.

Bruce, S. & Walker, V. (2006, Fall). NAGAP 2006 Promotional Excellence Award Recipient: Winning Strategies for Effective Web Design. Perspectives Newsmagazine, 18(4). 12-14.

 

Dissertation:

Walker, V. L. (2009). Using three-dimensional virtual environments in counselor education for mental health interviewing and diagnosis: Student perceived learning benefits. (Doctoral dissertation, Regent University). ProQuest Direct Complete database. (UMI 3374779). Retrieved from http://gradworks.umi.com/3374779.pdf


Thesis:

Walker, V. L. (2004). Integrating video in electronic portfolios. (Masters thesis, University of Hawaii). ERIC Database. (ED490538). Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED490538.pdf

Invited Addresses, Workshops, & Seminars

Walker, V. L. (2010, June 17). Developing an ePortfolio for Academic and Professional Marketing Purposes- Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2009, November 19). Traditional and 3D Virtual Learning Activities: Evaluating Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Learning, Learning Technologies Conference, Mooloolaba Queensland, Australia.

Walker, V. L. (2009, June 22). Learning, Marketing, and Professional Career ePortfolio - Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2009, April 16). Designing Your Online Courses for Successful Teaching and Learning Experiences. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2009, March 16). Virtual Worlds & Second Life: Exploring an Immersive Virtual Environment for Education. ACCESS/ Next Step Conference, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2008, October 23 & 24). Building a Sensible Foundation for Constructing and Evaluating Your Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Courses. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2008, October 23 & 24). Web 2.0 Technologies in Hybrid and Online Courses. Virginia State University, Petersburg, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2008, June). Creating a Learning, Marketing, and Professional Career ePortfolio. Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2007, July). Learning and Marketing ePortfolios. Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2006, July 18). What is an ePortfolio an How do I Create One? Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2005, July 13). Creating an ePortfolio. Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2004, July 14). What is an Electronic Portfolio and Why do I Need One? Ph.D. Counseling in Education, Doctoral Residency, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Consultations

Dec. 09 –May 2010 Virtual Environments for Improved Learning, School of Education, Counseling Department, University of Arizona
April 16, 2009 Designing Hybrid and Online Courses, Virginia State University
Oct. 23 & 24, 2008 Media Use in Online Courses, Virginia State University
Oct. 23 & 24, 2008 Effective Instructional Design: Constructing and Evaluating Traditional, Hybrid, and Online Courses, Virginia State University.
Feb. - April, 2007 Evaluability Assessment, Human Services Program, Regent University
Oct. – Dec., 2006 Effective Communication and Practices by Chesapeake Virginia’s Adult Education Continuing Education (AECE) Department
   

 

Presentations

2009-2010 Report of the Gifted Community Advisory Committee. Presented to the Virginia Beach School Board on June 22, 2010.

 

Walker, V. L. (2010, April 24). Using 3-D Virtual World Learning Environments in Education: A Discussion of Two Studies and Their Implications. Educator’s Conference, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.

 

Walker, V. L. (2009, September 12). Simulations and Role-Playing in Second Life: Interviewing and Diagnosing Clients in a 3-D Virtual Environment. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA.

Walker, V. L. (2009, September 11). Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies in an Online Course for Improved Interaction and Learning. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Walker, V. L. (2009, September 11). Using ePortfolios to Evaluate Student Learning and Assist Students in Marketing Their Skills. Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

2008-2009 Report of the Gifted Community Advisory Committee. Presented to the Virginia Beach School Board on June 16, 2009.

Walker, V. L.  (2009, March 27, 28, & 29). Using a 3D Virtual Environment for Improved Student Learning. Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference, Second Life.

Walker, V. L.  (2009, March 19). 3D Virtual World Learning: Using Second Life in a Counseling Mental Health Diagnosis Course. UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference.

Walker, V. L.  (2008, March 12-14). 3D Virtual World Learning Environments (i.e. - Second Life) in Blended and Online Education. UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference - Raleigh, NC.

Walker, V. L. (2007, November 7-9). Virtual World Learning Objects in Online Education. Sloan Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl.

Walker, V. L., Biles. E., & Dominguez, A. (2007, November 7-9). Web 2.0 Learning Objects in Online and Blended Courses. Sloan Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Fl.

Walker, V. L. (2007, April 27). Website (Re)-Design: Key Considerations and Lessons Learned. National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals Conference, Orlando, Fl.

Walker, V. L. (2006, September 28). Assessing, Testing, and Evaluating Learners. Doctorial Teaching Seminar, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2006, September 14). ePortfolios: A Career Advantage. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2005, December 14). Analyzing Your Web Traffic: Using Urchin Software to Improve Your Website. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2005, February 23). Electronic Portfolios - The Next Step. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2005, February 9). Electronic Portfolios and My Career. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va.

Walker, V. L. (2004, June 30). What is an Electronic Portfolio and Why do I Need One? Regent University. Virginia Beach, Va.

Media

The Wave of the Future - July 2010
Charisma Magazine. Interviewed by Amy Green

 

SPC Launches Continuing Education Website – January 7, 2010
Regent University News and Events. Interviewed by Sarah Dolan

Alumna Pioneers Online Counseling Learning in Second Life – June 9, 2009
Regent University News and Events - Interviewed by Sarah Dolan

 

Counselor Education in a 3D Virtual Environment - January 10, 2009

Education in Second Life: Highlights from 2008

National Association of Graduate Schools Admissions Professionals 2006 Award Recipient. (2006) "Winning Strategies for Web Design" Perspectives Newsmagazine.

Technical Skills

WEB DESIGN
Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Adobe/Macromedia Contribute,
Microsoft Front Page
PROGRAMMING
XML, XHTML, DHTML, HTML, CSS, Java Script, PHP(basics),
Coldfusion (basics)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Adobe Photoshop,
JASC Paint Shop Pro, Adobe/Macromedia Fireworks
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Macintosh OS 7-10
WEBSITE ANALYTICS
Google Analytics,Urchin, Web Trends,
MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING
Adobe/Macromedia Flash

PRESENTATION
SMART Board & SMART Station, Microsoft PowerPoint, Hyperstudio

Wimba, Elluminate

COURSEWARE
Blackboard Courseware Learning System
SCREEN CAPTURE
Adobe/Macromedia Captivate,
TechSmith Camtasia
SIMULATION/ 3D VIRTUAL
Second Life, Active Worlds, Google Wave
   

Volunteer

9/09 – Present     Hospitality Team Connect – Vineyard Community Church
9/04 – Present     Girls Scout Parent
10/09 - Present   Chair of Educator’s Conference Committee - Regent University
1/09 - Present     City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Community Advisory                             Committee
5/09 - 12/09       City of Virginia Beach Gifted Education Identification Subcommittee
11/09                  Soup Kitchen - Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
9/09                    Operation School Supply – WAVY TV 10
3/09 - 4/09         Greeter - 2009 Virtual World Best Practices in Education Conference
2/06                    Soup Kitchen - Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
9/05 - 6/06         Parent Teacher Association - Windsor Oaks Elementary School
1/96 - 7/96         Virginia Living Museum Instructional Aid
9/87 - 6/92         Teacher’s Aid with Exceptional Children – Princess Anne H.S.
6/85 - 8/86         Summer Camp Aid – St. Joseph’s Villa

Recent Research Activities

Virtual Environments in Higher Education: An examination and analysis of the use of virtual environments for learner engagement and skill building in traditional and online distance education programs.

Web 2.0 and Other Emerging Technologies in Education: An examination and analysis of the use of emerging technologies for learner engagement and skill building in online distance education programs.

Accessibility in Higher Education: Examination of higher education policies and practices when developing university websites and online programs for access by individuals with physical disabilities.

ePortfolios in Traditional and Online Programs: An examination of the use of an ePortfolio component in online distance education programs. Using an ePortfolio system built upon an Apache web server running in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) mode, students were able access and edit their ePortfolios from anywhere in the world and faculty were able to access portfolios privately and provide advice.

Effective Communication and Practices by Chesapeake Virginia’s Adult Education Continuing Education (AECE) Department:
Collection and analysis of internal, personal, and Web communication, training, and marketing practices for recommendation of improvements.

Social Learning Theory and Literacy Development in Children from Economically Disadvantaged Families: Examination of literacy programs to increase children’s skill development.

Human Motivation and Learning: Analysis of Piaget, Freud, and Erikson’s theories in relation to human motivation to learn.

Video and ePortfolios: Examination of adding video to electronic portfolios using an instructional design module and its affects on employment opportunities.

ePortfolios: Improving the Assessment of Learning: A study of the use of electronic portfolios as an alternative to traditional assessment methods.


Victoria Lynn Walker, Ph.D.
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