KERRY LYNN RICE
krice@boisestate.edu
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Education

2006

Ed D Curriculum and Instruction
Boise State University – Boise, Idaho
Dissertation: Priorities in K-12 Distance Learning: A Delphi study examining multiple perspectives on policy, practice, and research

2002

MS Educational Technology
Boise State University – Boise, Idaho
Project Title: Learning to Learn Online: Developing a Web-Based Course Designed to Introduce Postsecondary Students to Online Learning

1991

BA Elementary Education – cum laude
Boise State University – Boise, Idaho

1982

AA Business - honors
Glendale Community College – Glendale, Arizona

Certifications

1997-Lifetime

Elementary Education, K-8 - Texas

1991-Current

Elementary Education, K-8 - Idaho

Experience

2003-2006

Instructor/Online Instructional Designer
Boise State University, Department of Educational Technology
College of Education – Boise Idaho

2002-2003

Instructor/PT3 Grant Coordinator
Boise State University , Department of Educational Technology
College of Education – Boise Idaho
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/bridges ).

2002-2003

Adjunct Faculty
Boise State University, Division of Extended Studies – Boise, Idaho

2002-2003

Instructional Design/Instructor
Idaho Digital Learning Academy – Boise, Idaho

2001-2002

Graduate Assistant
Boise State University , Department of Educational Technology
College of Education – Boise, Idaho

1996-1999

Teacher/7th Grade Algebra and Prealgebra
Weis Middle School – Galveston, Texas

1991-1995

Teacher/6th Grade Math, Science, and Reading
Meridian Middle School – Meridian, Idaho

Publications

Rice, K. L. (under review). Priorities in K-12 Distance Learning: A Delphi study examining multiple perspectives on policy, practice, and research.  Journal of Educational Technology and Society.

Bangert, A. & Rice, K.  (under review). What we know about assessing online learning in elementary and secondary school.  In L. T. W. Hin & R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of research on new media literacy at the K-12 level, Eds. US: Hershey.

Rice, K. (under review). Project based learning in cyberspace: Let the transformation begin! Innovate.

Ransdell, L. B., Rice, K., Snelson, C., &  DeCola, J. (2008). Online health-related fitness courses: A wolf in sheep's clothing or a solution to some common problems? The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (JOPERD). 79(1), 45-52.

North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL). (2007). Research committee issues brief: Professional development for virtual schooling and online learning. Washington, DC: Author.
http://www.nacol.org/docs/NACOL_PDforVSandOlnLrng.pdf

Rice, K., & Dawley, L. (2007). Going virtual: The status of professional development for K-12 online teachers. http://edtech.boisestate.edu/goingvirtual/goingvirtual1.pdf 

Rice, K. L. (2006). A comprehensive look at distance education in the K-12 context. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 38(4), 425-448.

Yates, D. (2003). Indiana Department of Education Division of Adult Education Professional Development Team:  External evaluation using survey results. Participated in Doctoral Student Research Team.

U.S. Department of Education, Final PT3 Grant Report - Building Bridges with Technology - submitted May 2003.

Paper Presentations

International

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2008). Professional development for online K-12 teachers: Where do we go from here? Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2008, January). Professional development for online K-12 teachers: What do we know? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education.

Rice, K. & Dawley, L.  (2007, January).  K12 online teachers: Identifying needs, best practices, and models for professional development.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Ravitz, J., Mergendollar, J., Markham, T., Thorsen, C., Rice, K., Snelson, C., Reberry, S. (2004, October) Online professional development for project based learning: Pathways to systematic improvement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL. Paper published in ERIC, Accession No. ED486531.

National

Dawley, L. & Rice, K.  (2007, April).  Training K-12 virtual teachers: A multi-dimensional analysis of their unique needs, best practices, and methodologies.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Rice, K. L. (2006, November). Priorities in K-12 Distance Learning: A Delphi study examining multiple perspectives on policy, practice, and research. Paper presented at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) T+L Conference, Dallas, TX.

Rice, K. L. (2005, April). Developing an interactive course site for Project Based Learning. Paper presented at the Technology, Colleges, and Community (TCC) 2005 Worldwide Online Conference.

Regional

Rice, K. L. & Dawley, L. (2007, October). Going virtual! The status of professional development for K-12 online teachers. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Rice, K. L. (2006, October). Priorities in K-12 Distance Learning: A Delphi study examining multiple perspectives on policy, practice, and research. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference, Sun Valley, ID.

Dawley, L., Davis, N., & Rice, K. (2008). Trends, Myths, and Action in Professional Development for K-12 Online Teaching. Webinar presented for the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL).

Rice, K. (2007, November). Research on K-12 Online Learning. Panel presentation at the North American Council for Online Learning, Virtual School Symposium preconference session.  

Dawley, L., Rice, K., Vakili, D., & Ault S. (2007, November). What does it take to teach online? New research and emerging strategies for effective professional development.  Breakout Session at the North American Council for Online Learning, Virtual School Symposium.

Mergendoller, J., Hale, R., Searson, M., Schmidt, D., & Rice, K. (2007, June).  PBL-Online: Project Examples, Development and Implementation at Your Fingertips. Poster session at the National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta.

Rice, K. L., Ault, S., & Swenk, J. (2007, April). Training Virtual Charter School Teachers: Walking the Online Walk! Breakout Session at the National Charter Schools Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Dawley, L. & Rice, K.  (2007, April).  Going Virtual: A National Research Agenda Studying Professional Development Models and Emerging Best Practices for K-12 Online Teachers.  Invisible College at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Mergendollar, Rice, K., Schmidt, D.,  Searson, M.J., & Ravitz, J.  (2007, March). Using PBL-Online in Educational Technology Graduate Programs, Professional Development and International Collaboration. Panel session at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Mergendollar, J., Ravitz, J., Rice, K., Schmidt, D., & Searson, M. (2007, March). Teach Your Students How to Do Project Based Learning with PBL-Online. Poster session at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Rice, K. L., Thorsen, C.,  & Ault, S. (2005, October). A New Training Model for Virtual K-9 Teachers. Presentation at the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) Virtual School Symposium (VSS), Denver, CO.

Rice, K. & Snelson, C. (2004, October). Technology supported lessons for project based learning. Presentation at the Independent School District of Boise City Tech Expo, Boise, Idaho.

Rice, K.L. (2004, February). E-Learning: Is it for You? Presentation at the 10 th Annual Western States Technology Roundup Conference, Billings, MT.

Rice, K. L. (2004, February). Narrowing the Gap in Student Technology Skills. Presentation at the Boise State University Teaching and Learning with Technology Roundtable (TLTR) Faculty Training Series, Boise, ID.

Rice, K. L. (1998). Integrated Thematic Units for Middle School Teams. Presentation at the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented – Austin, Texas. 1998

Research Projects and Grants

2006 - Current: Project Manager – Project-Based Learning Online Grant. The Buck Institute for Education, funded in part through FIPSE. Website development in conjunction with the George Lucas Foundation and several University partners. (http://pbl-online.org)

2005 - Current: Partnership with INSPIRE Virtual Charter School and Connections Academy – Development of a professional development agenda in conjunction with Connections Academy that includes a minimum of two courses in K-12 online teaching.

• EDTECH 408/575: Integrating Technology into the Classroom Curriculum
  Spring 2005, Summer 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007
• EDTECH 597: Online Teaching in the K-12 Environment
  Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Summer 2007
• EDTECH 597: Advanced Online Teaching in the K-12 Environment
  Fall 2007
• EDTECH 572: Instructional Design for Educators
  Summer 2005
• EDTECH 580: Technology in the Content Area
  Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007
• EDTECH 581: Technology Supported Project Based Learning
  Fall 2006, Summer 2007
• EDTECH 570: Online Skills and Strategies
  Fall 2002
• EDTECH 202: Educational Technology - Classroom Applications
  Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004
• EDTECH 363: Implementing Technology in the Classroom - Field Experience
  Fall 2005, Spring 2006
• GEN-ED 197 - Introduction to E-Learning at Boise State
  Spring 2003, Summer 2003

Professional Development/Training Courses

• EDTECH 453/553: Telecommunications I
  Spring 2003
• EDTECH 494/594: IETL – Webpage Development I for K-12 Teachers
  Summer 2004
• EDTECH 594: Basic Edtech Skills Review
  Spring 2005
• Non-Credit HTML & Javascript – Department of Commerce and Labor
  Spring 2005

Service

2007 - Current: NACOL Western Committee

2007 - Current: North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) research committee

2007 - Current: College of Education, Teacher Education Committee

2006 - Current: College of Education, Technology Committee

2007 - Current: Department of Educational Technology, Search Committee

2007 - Current: Department of Educational Technology, Faculty Review Committee

2006 - Current: Department of Educational Technology - New Program (Ph D) Committee

2004 - 2006: INSPIRE Academics Virtual Charter School - Founding Board Member. Served 2004 - 2006

2001 - Current: Web Coordinator, Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Developmental Disabilities http://www.dddcec.org

• AERA member: American Educational Research Association – since 2007
• NACOL member: North American Council for Online Learning - since 2006
• ISTE member: International Society for Technology in Teaching – since 2006
• AECT member: Association for Educational Communications and Technology - since 2005
• AACE member:  Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education - since 2001
• WCET member: Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications - since 2001
• NMC 2005  Online Conference on Educational Gaming, November 30, 2005
• ISBA Conference, Sun Valley, Idaho 2005
• ITEC Conference, Boise, Idaho 2002
• ITEC Conference, Boise, Idaho 2001
• TIFTECH training, Internet in the Classroom 1997-1999
• Student Achievement Committee 1997-1999
• TMSA Conference 1998

• The Internet as an Instructional Tool
  http://edtech.boisestate.edu/elearn
• e-Research resource for DL research
  http://edtech.boisestate.edu/eresearch
• EDTECH202 resource site for students
  http://edtech.boisestate.edu/teki
• Personal Website
  http://edtech.boisestate.edu/krice
• Faculty Technology Resources
  http://education.boisestate.edu/ftr