Mekca Wallace, EdD

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Adaptable Instructional Designer offering 20+ years experience in designing various learning materials and program plans in a variety of Learning Management Systems to include: Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle.

Conferences:

• National Forum to Advance Rural Education, Louisville, KY Presenter, Session Topics: Technology Integration in a Rural Setting using the IPI-T to Drive Professional Development
• International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (ICONSES), Denver, CO Presenter, Session Topics: Implementation of the Instructional Practices Inventory-Technology Process with Fidelity: The Impact on Technology Use and Student Cognitive Engagement
• Technology & Innovation in Education Conference, Sioux Falls, SD Co-Presenter, Session Topics: Power Up with PBS & PBS Not Just for Little Kids Presenter, Session Topic: Maximizing Google Slides
• 1:1 Institute, Des Moines, IA Co-Presenter, Session Topic: Build Engaged and Digitally-Literate Citizens with Student Reporting Labs.
• PBS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA Co-Presenter, Session Topic: Reaching Teachers: Building Relationships and Strategic Partnerships to Maximize your Educational Impact
• International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education, Bozeman, MT Co-Presenter, Session Topic: Supporting Rural Educators: Lessons from a Pilot Project
• PBS TechCon, Las Vegas, NV Co-Presenter, Session Topic: View from the Classroom: How Teachers Are Integrating Media and Technology

• Implementation of the instructional practices inventory-technology process with fidelity: The impact on technology use and student cognitive engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2019, Order No. 13901653. Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Nova Southeastern University; ProQuest One Academic. (2284211033). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/docview/2284211033?accountid=79
• Implementation of the Instructional Practices Inventory – Technology Process with Fidelity: The Impact on Technology Use and Student Cognitive Engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2019, Doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. (208) https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/208.
• Implementation of The Instructional Practices Inventory – Technology Process with Fidelity: The Impact on Technology Use and Student Cognitive Engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2019, In M. Shelley & V. Akerson (Eds.), Proceedings of IConSES 2019International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (pp. 89-92). Monument, CO, USA: ISTES Organization. Retrieved 09 July 2020 from www.2019.iconses.net/proceedings/29.
• Implementing technology: Measuring student cognitive engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2020, International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 3(1), 24-38.
• Implementation of the instructional practices inventory-technology process with fidelity: The impact on technology use and student cognitive engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M.R., 2018, International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 1(1), 35-45.