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Thibodeaux

Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed. D.

Assistant Professor
Digital Learning and Leading

Department of Educational Leadership

College of Education and Human Development
Lamar University – Beaumont, Texas

EDUCATION

Ed. D. Instructional Technology/Distance Education

Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Dissertation:

Thibodeaux, T. T. (2014). Teacher perceptions of strategies for successful implementation of bring-

your-own-device and one-to-one computing strategies in a small school district. (Unpublished

doctoral dissertation). Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Ed. S.Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

M. Ed.Special Education

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

BSElementaryEducation

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

TEACHING
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Digital Learning and Leading Master’s Program, 2015-2017
Director of Digital Literacy, Reaud Honor’s College, 2017-2018

Courses Taught: / Title
EDLD 5302 (individual) / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5314 (team) / Digital Learning in Local and Global Contexts
EDLD 5317 (team) / Resources for Digital Environments
HNRS 3161 (individual) / Honors Seminar: ePortfolio
Honors Digital Literacy Program
(team) / ePortfolios & Digital Literacy
Courses Taught: / Title
EDLD 5302 (graduate)) / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
EDLD 5305 / Disruptive Innovation in Education
EDLD 5317 / Resources for Digital Environments
EDLD 5388 / Selected Instructional Topics: Professional Learning
EDLD 5320 / ePortfolio Capstone
HNRS 3161 (undergraduate) / Honors Seminar: ePortfolio
EDUD 6361 (doctoral) / Dissertation I
EDUD 6362 / Dissertation II
EDUD 6363 / Dissertation III
EDUD 6364 / Dissertation IV
2017 Record of Instruction:
Fall 1
Honor’s Digital Literacy / Course Release Granted (Directorship)
Summer 2
EDLD 5317 / Resources for Digital Environments
EDLD 5320 / ePortfolio Capstone
Summer 1
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5320 / ePortfolio Capstone
Spring 3
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolios
EDLD 5317 / Resources for Digital Environments
Spring 2
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
Spring 1
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
2016 Record of Instruction:
Fall 3
EDLD 5302 /
Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5388
HNRS 3161 (undergraduate)
Fall 2 / Selected Instructional Topics: Professional Learning
Seminar: ePortfolio
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303
HNRS 3161 (undergraduate)
Fall 1
EDLD 5302 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
Seminar: ePortfolio
Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5388 / Selected Instructional Topics: Professional Learning
HNRS 3161 (undergraduate) / Seminar: ePortfolio
Summer 2
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
Summer 1
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5305 / Disruptive Innovation in Education
Spring 3
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
Spring 2
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
Spring 1
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio

2015 Record of Instruction:

Fall 3
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
Fall 2
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 / Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
Fall 1
EDLD 5302 / Concepts of Educational Technology
Summer 1
EDLD 5366 / Digital Graphics Web Development
SCHOLARSHIP
RESEARCH
GRANTS

2017

Submitted, Principal Investigator, The effects of the COVA learning model intervention using ePortfolios in the undergraduate honors program at Lamar University, Lamar University Research and Sponsored Programs, $11,000

2016

Awarded, Principal Investigator, Student perceptions of the impact of the COVA model on their ePortfolios and authentic projects in the Digital Learning and Leading Program, Academic Partnerships,

$2500

2015

Awarded, Co-Principal Investigator, ePortfolio Persistence, Academic Partnerships, $2800

PUBLICATIONS

#Invited +Local ++Regional +++State %National @International

*Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

*@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K, & Cummings, C. D. (2017). Graduate student perceptions of the impact of the COVA learning approach on authentic projects and ePortfolios.

Manuscript submitted for publication.

*@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K, & Cummings, C. D. (2017). Factors that contribute to

ePortfolio persistence. International Journal of ePortfolio, 7(1), p. 1-12. Retrieved from

*Peer Reviewed Book Chapters

*#@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., Cummings, C. D., & Wooten, R. (In press). Learning all the time and everywhere: Moving beyond the hype of the mobile learning quick fix. In Keengwe, J. S. (Eds.). Handbook of research on mobile technology, constructivism, and meaningful learning.Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Submitted for Publication.

*#@Harapnuik, D. K., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Cummings, C. D. (In press). Using the COVA learning approach to create active and significant learning environments. In Keengwe, J. S. (Eds.).Handbook of research on digital content, mobile learning, and technology integration models in teacher education.Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Submitted for Publication.

*#%Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D.K., & Poda, I. (2017). New Technologies. In Martin, G.E.,

Danzig, A.B., Wright, W.F., Flanary, R.A. and Orr, M.T. School leader internship:

Developing, monitoring, and evaluating your leadership experience (4th Ed.). New York:

Routledge, pp. 91-94.

Other Publications

+++Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Cummings, C. D. (2017, May). Learners as critical thinkers for the workplace of the future: Introducing the COVA learning approach. Texas Computer Education Association TCEA Techedge, 2(2), 13. Retrieved from

+++Thibodeaux, T. N. & Fong, D. L. (2016, August). Augmented reality: Making learning come to

life. [Featured Article]. Texas Computer Education Association TCEA Techedge, 4(3), 18-21. Retrieved from

%Thibodeaux, T. N. & Roblyer, M. D. (2015, July).Teachers talk: When are BYOD strategies worth

the trouble?Pearson Education. Retrieved from

DISSERTATIONS

Chair

  • Lindsley, D. A multi-bounded case study of quality career and technical education in

Oklahoma technology centers.

  • Lewis, K.

Co-chair

  • Wells, P.
  • King, D. Graduated:May2017

Perceptions of college leaders regarding the influence of US news and world

report online rankings on program changes.

Committees

  • Still, M. Graduated: May 2017

A study of teacher perceptions using one-to-one mobile devices in middle

school reading.

  • Edlin, S. One campus principal’s use of twitter to communicate with stakeholders: A case

study.

SCHOLARLY REVIEWS

#Invited

Journals

#International Journal of ePortfolio (IJeP)Journal Review Board
#Texas Distance Learning Association Journal of Distance Learning (TxJDL) Review Board, Editor

Books

#Mason, D. D. & Meeuwse, K. (2017, January). Personalized Professional Learning for Educators. [Review

of book]. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS

#@Harapnuik, D. K. & Thibodeaux, T. N. (2017). Choice, ownership, and voice through authentic

learning.Capilano University ePortfolio Workshop, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

#@Harapnuik, D. K. & Thibodeaux, T. N. (2017). Modeling ePortfolios: How to use and model an

eportfolio in your course/program. Capilano University ePortfolio Workshop, North Vancouver,

British Columbia, Canada.

ACADEMIC PAPERS PRESENTED

#@Nicks, R., Martin, G.E., Arterbury, E., & Thibodeaux, T.N. (2017).Online principal program

student perceptions and recommendations for improving the principal internship.Paper presented at the International Council for Educational Leadership Preparation Conference (ICELP), San Juan, Puerto Rico.

*@Harapnuik, D. K., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Cummings, C. D. (2017, March). Student perceptions of the impact of the COVA approach on the ePortfolios and authentic projects in the digital learning and leading program. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education (SITE), Austin, TX.

PRESENTATIONS

*Peer-Reviewed #Invited +Local ++Regional +++State %National @International

Invited Keynote:

#+Thibodeaux, T. N. & Harapnuik, D. K. (2017). Significant learning environments. Buna Independent School District.Buna, TX.

#++Thibodeaux, T. N. (2017). Significant learning environments. Sheldon Independent School District.Houston, TX.

#@Nicks, R., Martin, G.E., Arterbury, E., & Thibodeaux, T. N. (2017).Online principal program

student perceptions and recommendations for improving the principal internship.Paper presented at the International Council for Educational Leadership Preparation Conference (ICELP), San Juan, Puerto Rico.

*#@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Cummings, C. D. (2017, July). Student Perceptions of the
COVA Approach.Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), Portland, OR.

*#@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Cummings, C. D. (2017, July). IGNITE: CSLE + COVA.

Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), Portland, OR.

+Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., Cummings, C. D. & Malick, S. (2017, May). The COVA Learning Approach. Digital Ticket,Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.

*+Martin, G. E., Nicks, R., Arterbury, E., & Thibodeaux, T. N. (2017, April). Recommendations for improving the principal program internship. Lamar University Research Conference,Beaumont, TX.

*+Cummings, C. D., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Harapnuik, D. K. (2017, April). Factors that contribute to ePortfolio persistence.Lamar University Research Conference,Beaumont, TX.

*+++Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K.,Cummings, C. D. (2017, March). The COVA learning
approach: A learner centered experience.Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), Galveston, TX.

*@Harapnuik, D. K., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Cummings, C. D. (2017, March). Student perceptions of
the COVA approach.Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Austin, TX.

*@Cummings, C. D., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Harapnuik, D. K. (2016, August). ePortfolio learning.

Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), Boston, MA.

#+Thibodeaux, T. N. (2016, August). Screencast feedforward,Provost’s Kick Off: Digital Learning. Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.

+Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Cummings, C. D. (2016, May). Go and show digital learning. Digital Ticket,Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.

%Harapnuik, D. K., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Cummings, C. D. (2016, April). Go and show digital

learning.Consortium of School Networking (CoSN), Washington D.C.

*+++Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Cummings, C. D. (2016, March). Going beyond the unimaginable limits in distance education. Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA),

San Antonio, TX.

*@Cummings, C. D., Harapnuik, D. K., & Thibodeaux, T. N. (2016, February). ePortfolio persistence.

Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), Fort Worth,

TX.

+++Thibodeaux, T. N. & Fong, D.L. (2016, February). Using Aurasma to make book auras that glow.

Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), Austin, TX.

2014 and before

++Thibodeaux, T. N. (2014, October). Edmodo using google tools. Region V Mobile Mania,

Beaumont, TX.

++Thibodeaux, T. N. (2014, October). Classroom Dojo, QR codes, and Educreations for the

classroom. Region V Mobile Mania,Beaumont, TX.

++Thibodeaux, T. N. (2013, October). Introduction to Edmodo. Region V Mobile Mania. Beaumont,

TX.

*@Thibodeaux, T. N., Cunningham, C.J., & Davidson, P.A. (2011, July) Hear my cry: I’m struggling with RtI. International Literacy Association, Orlando, FL.

SERVICE
SERVICE LEADERSHIP

#Invited

International

#Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL)

#AAEEBL Board – Projects and Initiatives Standing Committee, 2017-2018
#AAEEBL SIG Leader – Pedagogy and Practices, 2017-2018

#AAEEBL Conference Program Committee, 2016-2017

#AAEEBL Conference Proposal Reviewer, 2016-2017

Phi Gamma Sigma International Professional Society, 2016-2017

#Texas Distance Learning Association International Refereed Journal Reviewer, 2016-2018

National

#Greater Plains Honors Council Award Judge, 2017

#National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Proposal Reviewer, 2016
#Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators Awards Committee, 2016

State

#Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)

#State Scholarship Chair, 2016-2017, 2017-2018
#Scholarship Committee Member, 2016-2018

#Conference Proposal Reviewer, 2016-2017

#Leader Awards Committee, 2016

#Hall of Fame Committee, 2016

Regional

#Sheldon Independent School District, Department Expert Speaker, 2017

#Buna Independent School District, Convocation Key Note Speaker, 2017
#Deweyville High School Technology Integration Presentation/Aurasma, 2016

Local

Lamar University Hosted Teacher Recruitment Fair, 2016
Region V Mobile Mania, 2015

University

#Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Mentor Teacher Guest Speaker, 2017
#Provost’s Kick-Off Roundtable Speaker, 2017

#University Honor’s Council Appointment, 2016-2017

#President’s Task Force on Digital Learning, 2016
#Provost’s Kick-off Digital Learning, 2016

#LU Graduation Announcer of the Graduates, 2016-2017
Digital Learning Research Committee, 2016-2017
#Homecoming Faculty Representative, 2015-2016

College
#Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Program ePortfolio Integration, 2017-2018

#Lamar Student Education Association Co-Sponsor, 2016-2017
#Dean’s College Newsletter, Excellence & Impact, 2015-2017

#Dean’s Faculty Award Committee, 2016
#Dean’s Academic Lecturer Committee, 2016

#COEHD Homecoming Chair, 2015, 2016
#Dean’s College Engagement Committee, 2015

Department

Assessment Steering Committee, 2015-2017

Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation Committee (CAEP), 2016-2017

Curriculum Mapping Committee, 2015-2017

INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP

Bath Spa University Intern, Bath Spa University, 2015

Bath, United Kingdom

Instructional Designer, Blackboard Learning Management System

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  • Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 2017
  • Consortium of School Networking (CoSN), 2017
  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2014-2018
  • Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), 2015-2018
  • Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), 2014-2018
  • Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), 2014-2017
  • Learning Forward Leadership, 2013-2016
  • Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), 2012-2017
  • International Literacy Association (ILA), 2011-2013
  • Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), 2010-2012
  • Florida Digital Educators (FDE), 2010-2012

AWARDS/HONORS
  • Lamar Student Education Association State Scrapbook Winner, 2017
  • College of Education and Human Development Voted BestCollege Crest, 2016
  • College of Education and Human Development Homecoming Float, Grand Champion, 2016
  • College of Education and Human Development Homecoming, Most Spirited, 2015
  • Kappa Delta Pi Academic Honor Society, Lifelong Inductee, 2014
  • Florida Educational Data Systems Award, Educator Recipient, 2011
  • Golden Apple Teacher Distinguished Educator, Winner, 2009
  • Foundation for Lee County Schools Teacher of Distinction, Top 100, 2009
  • Lee County School District Instructor of the Year, Nominee, 2009
  • Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce Teacher-of-the-Year Award Recipient, 2008
  • Golden Apple Teacher, Finalist, 2008
  • Foundation for Lee County Schools Teacher of Distinction, Top 100, 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Principal Certificate (EC-12)

Texas Educator Certificate: Special Education (EC-12)

Texas Educator Certificate: Generalist (4-8)

Texas Educator Certificate: Generalist (EC-6)

Texas Educator Certificate: English Speakers of Other Languages (EC-12)

PUBLIC EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Digital Design Coach/Instructional Technologist, K-5, 2014-2015

Bridge City, TX

  • Campus Instructional Designer
  • District Trainer
  • Campus Professional Learning Facilitator

Campus Academic Coach, K-5, 2010-2011

Fort Myers, FL

  • Professional Learning Communities Coordinator
  • Campus Data Coach
  • School Improvement Plan Coordinator
  • Academy of Teacher Leaders District Liaison
  • Grade Level Orientation Coordinator
  • Leadership Academy Teacher Leader
  • Autism Endorsement Training
  • Teacher Leader Mentor

District Interventionist/East Zone Trainer, K-12, 2009-2010

Fort Myers, FL

  • Cadre In-service Trainer
  • Courses Trained: New
  1. Teacher Induction
  2. Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Mathematics
  3. Read Well Reading Curriculum
  4. Data Dashboards
  • Blackboard Train-the-Trainer, Course Designer and Facilitator
  • Courses Developed:
  1. Comprehension Strategies for Your Struggling Reader Grades: 2-5
  2. Response to Intervention: The Basics
  • District Science Curriculum Writer
  • LeeSEA Science Education Association
  • New Teacher Orientation Facilitator

PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Third Grade English/Language Arts Instructor, 2012-2015

Bridge City, TX

  • Grade Level Website Production Manager and Developer
  • Talent Show Coordinator
  • Campus Technology Resource Teacher
  • Instructor In-service Trainer
  • UIL Coach – Art Smart

Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chair, 2005-2009

Lehigh Acres, FL

  • Clinical Educator
  • National Writing Project Trainer
  • District Science Curriculum Writer
  • Southwest Florida Fair Coordinator
  • Campus Safety and Security Specialist
  • Lee County Reading Council Judge
  • Analytics Data Train-the-Trainer
  • Campus Master Scheduler
  • United Way Campaign Organizer
  • Take Stock in Children Volunteer
  • Kindergarten Testing Coordinator