Penny Thompson

Professor

Educational Foundations, Leadership & Aviation

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Assistive Technology
    6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Introduction to assistive technologies and the application of assistive technologies to formal and informal situations.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Computer-Based Instruction Development
    9 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Examinations of curriculum strategies, related research issues, and techniques for developing computer-based instruction. Students will develop and evaluate computer-based instruction with case studies. Previously offered as CIED 5153.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Facilitating Online Learning
    12 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026
    Apply knowledge of pedagogy, standards for online teaching, online community building, and teaching with technology to design and facilitate online learning environments.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Educational Technologies
    18 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025
    A general introduction to the field of Educational Technology. Define, describe, and critically evaluate the foundations, issues and careers in educational technology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in Education
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Directed off campus experiences designed to relate ideas and concepts to problems encountered in the management of the school program.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Computer-Based Instruction Development
    10 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examinations of curriculum strategies, related research issues, and techniques for developing computer-based instruction. Students will develop and evaluate computer-based instruction with case studies. Previously offered as CIED 5153.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media and Learning in Educational Technology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Exploration of topics from media studies relevant to educational technology, especially online learning. Reading of classic works in media studies in tandem with related contemporary works addressing new developments in educational technology, online learning, online gaming, and social media for learning.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Educational Technologies
    19 Aug 2024 - 11 Oct 2024
    A general introduction to the field of Educational Technology. Define, describe, and critically evaluate the foundations, issues and careers in educational technology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Assistive Technology
    8 Jul 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    For teachers, principals, superintendents and supervisors who have definite problems in instruction or administration. Students must register for the full number of credit hours for which the workshop is scheduled for a particular term.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Computer-Based Instruction Development
    11 Mar 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Examinations of curriculum strategies, related research issues, and techniques for developing computer-based instruction. Students will develop and evaluate computer-based instruction with case studies. Previously offered as CIED 5153.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Facilitating Online Learning
    16 Jan 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
    Apply knowledge of pedagogy, standards for online teaching, online community building, and teaching with technology to design and facilitate online learning environments.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Educational Technologies
    21 Aug 2023 - 13 Oct 2023
    A general introduction to the field of Educational Technology. Define, describe, and critically evaluate the foundations, issues and careers in educational technology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Performance Improvement Technology
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Overview of performance improvement, as defined within the field of Educational Technology. Training and non-training interventions to improve performance in learning situations. Sample topics may include needs assessment, motivation systems, compensation systems, job aids, or electronic performance support systems.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Required of all candidates to the Doctor of Education degree. Credit is given upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in Education
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Directed off campus experiences designed to relate ideas and concepts to problems encountered in the management of the school program.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Computer-Based Instruction Development
    13 Mar 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Examinations of curriculum strategies, related research issues, and techniques for developing computer-based instruction. Students will develop and evaluate computer-based instruction with case studies. Previously offered as CIED 5153.