Dr. Marie Roberts (@marie_roberts2) - When Two Mississippi Instructional Technologists Hop on Zoom
On this episode, I Zoom in Dr. Marie Roberts, and we chat about our experiences as instructional technologists in Mississippi, the future of blended and online learning, and what it's been like for her in leading the charge for digital transformation in a 1:1 Apple environment.
The Dr. Will Show Podcast · Dr. Marie Roberts, Dr. Will Deyamport III
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Show Notes
Dr. Marie Roberts has invested much of her career in education, with extensive experience in student services, programming, and technology. A believer in long-term student success and engaging course content, Roberts is a trusted voice for best practices and trends in online education, training, and support.
Roberts is proud to serve as the Instructional Technologist at Lauderdale County School District where she focuses on supporting holistic course design and development. She is a co-host of the Education Innovation and Technology podcast, an adjunct instructor for Delta State University and Meridian Community College, trainer and PD facilitator for the Mississippi Community College Board, Mississippi Virtual Community College, and friED Technology. Roberts contributes to scholarly research, serves as a methodologist or reader on several dissertation committees, and provides contractual services for all things education and technology.
Roberts' teaching and research interests focus on digital empathy, student success, professional development, and current and emerging instructional technologies. She is a proud wife and mom of two, and is an active volunteer in her church and local community.
Find her on Twitter @marie_roberts2, or connect via LinkedIn.
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