VitaWinter 2006
Michael Louis Bell
108 South Franklin Drive Office Tel: (334) 670-5673
Troy, Al 36081 Home Tel: (334) 403-4023
Fax: (334) 670-3984
Email:
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Instructional Design for Online Learning, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN. Research Interests: Distance learning delivery methods, innovation in distance learning, instructional design theories, and leadership in distance learning. Expected graduation: December, 2006.
Master of Education, Instructional Technology, Troy University, Troy, AL. Specialized in Multimedia and Distance Learning Theories. May 2004.
Bachelor of Arts, Instrumental Music, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL. December, 2001.
Presentations
Bell, M. (June 2005). The IPod Killed the Radio Star… An Introduction to Educational Podcasting. Presented at the Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Bell, M. and Echord, J (June 2005). The Development of HeLOT (Helpful electronic Library Online Tutorials). Poster Session at American Library Association’s National Conference, Chicago, IL.
Bell, M. (September 2005). The IPod Killed the Radio Star… An Introduction to Educational Podcasting. Presented at the Troy University eCampus eFaculty Colloquium, Troy, AL.
Bell, M. and Echord, J. (September 2005). HeLOT and its uses in Distance Learning Courses. Presented at the Troy University eCampus eFaculty Colloquium, Troy, AL.
Bell, M. and Gilmore, S. (September 2005). Audio and Video Tools for Distance Learning. Presented at the Troy Universtiy eCampus eFaculty Colloquium, Troy, AL.
Bell, M. (October 2005). The iPod Killed the Radio Star… An Introduction to Educational Podcasting. Presented at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Bell, M. (November 2005). The iPod Killed the Radio Star… An Introduction to Educational Podcasting. Prestented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference. Nashville, TN
Bell, M. (November 2005). Captivate Your Audiences… A Hands on Workshop to Develop Captivate Tutorial Videos. Presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference. Nashville, TN
Bell, M. (November 2005). Emerging Technologies For Your Classroom. Presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference. Nashville, TN.
Bell, M. (January 2006). Innovative Methods to Form a More Collaborative Online Classroom. Presented at the Kaplan Semi-Annual Faculty Retreat. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Publications and Websites
Bell, M, Gilmore, S, and Echord, J. (2005). HeLOT Development Site. Development site devoted to Online Tutorials for Troy University Library.
Bell, M., Esperaza, J., & Vannoy, K. (in preparation). The Bell, Esperanza, and Vannoy Model of Instructional Design in Theory and Practice. (IDOL Quarterly)
Bell, M. (2005). Michael Bell Online. Personal web site. .
Additional Research Experience
Journal Manager, Instructional Design for Online Learning Quarterly, a Peer Reviewed Journal of Instructional Design. March 2005 – Present.
Producer, Educational Podcasting Today, a Podcast developed for the advancement of Podcasting technologies in education. Can be found at February 2005 – Present.
Producer, JSU Gamecock Sports Weekly, a Podcast developed for as an unofficial fan podcast of Jacksonville State University athletics. August 2005 – Present. Can be found at
Professional Development
Training
Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL, 2005.
Macromedia Flash Rich Media Design Training, Raleigh, NC, 2005
Macromedia Flash Application Development Training, Raleigh, NC, 2005
Macromedia Flash Advanced Application Development Training, Raleigh, NC, 2005.
Software Programs
Macromedia Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Captivate, FlashPaper, Breeze
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, NetMeeting.
Adobe Premiere Video, Acrobat, Audition.
HTML
Audacity Sound Editing
Sound Forge
Feed for All
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feeds
College Teaching Experience
2005Kaplan University: School of Technology and Design. Teach Undergraduate courses in Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Fireworks and Flash.
2006 Troy University: Sorrell College of Business. Teach Undergraduate
Courses in Microsoft Office.
2004Alabama A&M University: School of Education. Taught Undergraduate courses in Instructional Technology.
Other Teaching Experience
2003/2004 Lee High School. Taught 9-12 Band and Music Classes.
2002/2003 Claysville Jr. High School. Taught 6-8 Band and Music Classes.
Related Work Experience
2006 – Present Kaplan University. Academic Department Chair – Web/Multimedia Department. Responsible for 13 courses Curriculum, scheduling instructors for 13 courses over three concurrent terms (over 80 courses total).
2005-2006 Troy University eCampus. Instructional Design Specialist/Associate Director for Educational Technology. Design Online courses, help faculty implement distance learning theories and innovations, upkeep of TDL Faculty Auditorium, implementation of student satisfaction surveys, and evaluate all graduate courses and 10% of undergraduate online courses.