Jennifer A. Alexiou-Ray, Ph.D.
Professor of Instructional Technology & Leadership
Director of Graduate Studies, College of Education & Human Development
Instructional Technology, Professional Educator Master, & Applied Instruction Program Coordinator
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL
Recent Courses Taught
(2024) EDL 577/677: Technology for School Leaders
EDL 577
Designed to provide the developing professional with information concerning the application of technology in administrative settings.
EDL 677
Designed to provide the emerging instructional technology professional with information concerning the research and application of technology leadership in educational contexts with a particular focus on school and school system administration.
(2023) EDL 595: Public Relations, Community Resources, and Ethics
This course is designed to assist the developing professional in the study of public relations, ethics, and community resources. The communication strategies utilized for building programs and system-wide programs, the interpretation of schools to their internal and external publics, and administrator public relations activities are analyzed.
(2023) ED 529/629: Survey of Instructional Technology Leadership
ED 529
This course is designed to develop broad knowledge and understanding of the effective integration of instructional technology in schools with an emphasis is placed on engaged learning; state and national standards; and widely accepted practices in the application of instructional technology.
ED 629
This course is designed to develop broad knowledge and understanding of the effective integration of instructional technology in schools or other educational/training environments. Emphasis is placed on current research and trends, state and national standards, and widely accepted practices in the application and administration of instructional technology.
(2018) ED 693: Instructional Technology Research & Practicum
Utilize the goals and procedures of action research to collect data that can be used for positive instructional technology reform in schools and other educational settings. Candidates will demonstrate and document professional growth and continual development as a leader in instructional technology.
(2017) ED 402/502: Secondary Students as Learners
The COE conceptual framework theme, “Educator as Developing Professional,” is a major organizer for this course in that secondary candidates will be encouraged to explore various foundations for beginning a career in teaching and for committing to anticipated growth and development to span the entire career.
(2016) ED 602: Technology Training, Coaching, & Mentoring
Evaluation and application of research-based structures, processes, and practices in the development of leadership skills and interpersonal relationships related to mentoring programs, technology training/professional development, and peer coaching.