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Megan E. Barnes
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Megan E. Barnes
I’m Megan Barnes, a Ph.D. student at the University of North Texas, studying learning technologies. Join me on this journey as I grow as an academic, and share my excitement for technology, research, and the human side of technology with the world.
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Education
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University of North Texas, Denton, TX (2023-Current)

University Of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO (2015-2018) 

  • Education Specialist Human Services and Learning Resources
    • Thesis: Do They Even Care?: A School Librarian’s Investigation Into Teacher Attitudes About The Learning Management System

University Of Washington Seattle, WA (2013-2015) 

  • Masters of Library and Information Science
    • Capstone Project, completed with Chelsea Pemberton: At the Right Time: Materials For Children Experiencing Divorce

Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, MO (2000-2004)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Music

Continuing Education & Professional Development
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Harvard Graduate School of Education Professional Development Workshops Cambridge, MA (Summer, 2020)

  • Education Redesign: Building 21st Century Systems of Child Development and Education
  • Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions: Best Practices in the Question Formulation Technique
  • Educating Global Citizens

Teachers College Columbia University/Teachaway Cambridge, MA (September, 2017)

  • Digital Learning for the K-8 Classroom

Code.org Dallas, TX  (November, 2016)

  • K-5 Professional Development

Conference Activity
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Society for Multidisciplinary Information Research Symposium, Denton, TX (December, 2023)

  • Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology

Texas Computer Educator Association Conference Austin, TX (February, 2020)

  • Increasing Schoology Usage in Elementary Classrooms: A Librarian’s PD Journey

iYouth Conference Seattle, WA (February, 2015)

  • Event Organizer

Experience
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The Episcopal School of Dallas Director of Educational Technology through Grade 6, TX (July 2023 - Present)

  • Lead introduction to AI professional development sessions for faculty
  • Increased utilization of Canva for Education for both faculty and students\
  • Piloted new device release strategy for rising 5th graders

The Episcopal School of Dallas Lower School Library Media Director Dallas, TX (August 2016 - July 2023)

  • Educational Technology team member
  • Technology Advisory Committee member
  • Taught small-group digital training sessions for hybrid learning practices
  • Overhauled technology training for new teachers and parents
  • Collaborated with grade level and content area specialist teachers to create cross-curricular lessons and support ed tech integration
  • Provided digital literacy instruction in support of school’s Common Sense Media certification
  • Implemented LTI integration for multiple databases to connect to Schoology

Kelly Educational Services, Substitute Teacher Kansas City, MO (August 2015 - July 2016 Ingraham International High School, Assistant Librarian Seattle, WA (October 2014 - June 2015) Sanislo Elementary School, Teacher-Librarian Intern Seattle, WA (January 2015 - March 2015) Hamlin Robinson School, Library Volunteer Seattle, WA (September 2013 - June 2014) North Kansas City School District, Library Paraprofessional Gladstone, MO (August 2012 - May 2013)

Technology Tools
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Account Administration & Support

Schoology

Clever

Reading A-Z

BrainPop

PebbleGo

World Book

Follett Destiny

Discovery Education
Tools Used & Supported

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Britannica School

Ebsco Databases

Flip

Canva

Screencast-O-Matic

iMovie

Professional Memberships
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American Library Association
American Association of School Librarians
Texas Library Association
American Association of Independent School LibrariansTexas Computer Education Association

Publications
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Barnes, M. Ethical considerations on the adoption of educational technology. Forthcoming, 2024.

Barnes M. Cognitive Neuroscience, Educational Technology, and Ethics: Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology Using Cognitive Neuroscience. Forthcoming, 2024.