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Megan E. Barnes CV

Director of Educational Technology and Library Media Specialist with expertise in educational technology integration, digital literacy instruction, and professional development.

Education
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Continuing Education & Professional Development
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Experience
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  1. Research Assistant

    April 2025 - Present

    University of North Texas

    • 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

  2. Director of Educational Technology

    July 2023 - Present

    The Episcopal School of Dallas • Early Childhood through Grade 6

  3. Lower School Library Media Director

    August 2016 - July 2023

    The Episcopal School of Dallas • Dallas, TX

    • Educational Technology team member
    • Technology Advisory Committee member
    • Facilitated 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

  4. Substitute Teacher

    August 2015 - July 2016

    Kelly Educational Services • Kansas City, MO

  5. Assistant Librarian

    October 2014 - June 2015

    Ingraham International High School • Seattle, WA

  6. Teacher-Librarian Intern

    January 2015 - March 2015

    Sanislo Elementary School • Seattle, WA

  7. Library Volunteer

    September 2013 - June 2014

    Hamlin Robinson School • Seattle, WA

  8. Library Paraprofessional

    August 2012 - May 2013

    North Kansas City School District • Gladstone, MO

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

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

Conference Activity
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Barnes, M. (2020, February). Increasing Schoology Usage in Elementary Classrooms: A Librarian's PD Journey [Conference Presentation]. Texas Computer Education Association Conference. Austin, TX, United States.

Barnes, M. (2023, December). Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology. [Conference Presentation]. Society for Multidisciplinary Information Research Symposium. Denton, TX, United States.

Barnes, M., Rivera, B. M., Russel, G. S., Milburn, S., & Brooks, B. (2024, October). Stepping into the Spotlight: Librarians as Technology Leaders. [Conference Presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Kansas City, MO, United States.

Eutsler, L., Rivera, B. M., Barnes, M., & Cummings, J. (2024, October). AI District Policy Analysis: Informing Educational Technology Policy for Tomorrow's Needs [Conference Presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Kansas City, MO, United States.

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