Dr. Dusti Howell

Professor

Education:

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin , Madison , 1995

M.A. California State University , Los Angeles , 1990

B.A. Ambassador College , 1987

Areas of Research and Teaching:

Study skills, digital learning strategies (high-tech study skills), learning styles, digital storytelling, vocabulary acquisition methodologies and teaching methodologies.

Significant achievements:

Scholarly Activity Award: Emporia State Teachers College Faculty Recognition Award for 2003 (Presented: January 12, 2004 ).

4MAT Level Three Certification (Renewed: June 25, 2004 )

Courses taught:

IT343 - Powerful Presentations in PowerPoint

IT371 - Instructional Media

IT572 - Technology Uses in Education

IT574 - Internet uses in K-12 Education

IT700 - Foundations in Instructional Technology

IT743 - Intermediate Level 4MAT Training

IT743B - Directing and Producing Multimedia

IT743E - Electronic Storytelling, Scriptwriting & Storyboarding

IT743F - Video, Audio, and Lighting

IT744 - Directing and Producing TV

IT744 - Video Production Techniques

ED744 - Fundamental 4MAT Training

IT810 - Multimedia Design

Selected Publications:

Howell, D. (2010). The riddle of the smart machines. TechTrends, 54(1), 33-37.

Colorado, J.T. & Howell, D. (2010). The Role of Individual Learner Differences and Success in Online Learning Environments. In T. Kidd (Ed.), Online Education and Adult Learning: New Frontiers for Teaching Practices. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Howell, D. (2008). Four key keys to powerful presentations in PowerPoint: Take your presentations to the next level. TechTrends, 52(6), 44-6.

Howell, D. (2008). Technologies that capitalize on study skills with Learning style strengths. NADE Digest, 4(1), 45-53.

Howell, D. and Stinson, B. (2008). Complementing Student Learning Strengths through Technology. National Social Science Journal, 31(1).

Howell, D. (2007). Million Dollar Rookie Mistakes Made by Most Freshmen. Solid A, Inc.: Kewaskum, Wisconsin.

Howell, D., Howell, D.K. and Childress, M. (2006). Using PowerPoint in the Classroom. Corwin Press: Thousand Oaks, California. [2nd edition]

Howell, D. and Howell, D . (October, 2003). What’s Your Digital Story? Library Media Connection, 22(2).

Howell, D. (March, 2003) . Four Simple Fair Use Guidelines for Multimedia Projects. Library Media Connection, 21(6).

Howell, D.D., and Howell, D.K. (2003) . Digital Storytelling: Creating an eStory. Linworth Publishing: Worthington , Ohio .

Summerville, J., Morrow, J., and Howell, D. (2002) . Using Excel in the Classroom. Corwin Press: Thousand Oaks , California .

Seguin , A., Eggers, R., and Howell, D. (2002). Using Word in the Classroom. Corwin Press: Thousand Oaks , California .

Howell, D. (2001) . Elements of Effective E-Learning: Three Design Methods to Minimize Side Effects of Online Courses. College Teaching , 49(3).

Contact Info:
dhowell@emporia.edu
Visser Hall 328f
620.341.5082
http://www.solida.net/portfolio/contact.html