Darryl J. Hancock, Ed.D.
114 Westward Pointe; Kathleen, GA 31047w/(478) 934-3505 • c/(478) 230-3703 • [email protected]
Current Position
Director of Distance Learning, Middle Georgia State College
Education
Doctorate in Educational Administration (EdD)
Georgia Southern University – Statesboro, Georgia, 2011
Dissertation:
Faculty Beliefs Regarding Online Academic Dishonesty and
the Measures Taken to Address Academic Dishonesty in Georgia
Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in Instructional Design (EdS)
University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida, 2004
Thesis: Improving the Environment in Distance Learning Courses through the Application of Aesthetic Principles
Masters in Music Education (MA)
University of South Florida -Tampa, Florida, 1996
Bachelors in Music Education (BME)
Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida, 1988 Minor: Psychology
Professional Certifications
Desire2Learn Administrator Certification
Senior Level Blackboard Certified Trainer, Blackboard Corporation Certificate in Web Design, University of South Florida
Teaching Certificate – Music Education (K-12), State of Florida
Work History
Middle Georgia State College – Macon, GA
Director, Distance Learning, 01/08/2013 - present
Provides the leadership, planning, coordination, and evaluation of all instructional components of Distance Education. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of online degree courses, programs, and online support services. Collaborates with other academic deans with the hiring of faculty for teaching in the Distance Learning environment. Evaluates the quality of Distance Learning courses. Responsible for department budgets and purchasing.
Ensures compliance of the instructional components of distance education with all accrediting agencies, including State Authorization procedures in other states.
Middle Georgia College – Cochran, GA
Director, Division of Distance Learning, 01/01/2010 – 01/07/2013
Established and directed the Division of Distance Learning and the distance learning program. Managed all department budgets and purchasing. Evaluated new technologies for learning. Directed initiatives focused on the improvement of instructional quality in both the traditional and online programs. Responsible for hiring and evaluating online adjunct faculty. Continued duties as instructional designer.
Director, Department of Distance Learning and Professional Development, 07/01/2007 – 12/30/2009
Established and directed the Department of Distance Learning and Professional Development. Duties match those of Division Director with the additional responsibility for professional development of institutions faculty and staff. Continued duties as instructional designer.
Instructional Designer, 08/2001 – 06/30/2007
Trained and collaborated with faculty in the development, implementation, and adaptation of curricular programs to distance learning environments across disciplines. Utilized web-based media and technologies in conjunction with common learning management systems to deliver online instruction or to enhance traditional classroom education.
Adjunct Instructor, 08/2004 – 12/2011
Taught EDUC 2201 – Introduction to Education, ECSP 3141 – Technology in the Classroom, EDUC 2110 - Critical/Contemporary Issues in Education, and EDUC 2310 – Exploring Teaching and Learning. Supervised student field experience. Instructed in basic learning theory, lesson plan development, classroom management, and the teaching profession.
Florida Center for Instructional Technology – University of South Florida, Tampa Florida
Research/Developer for Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, 07/2000 – 07/2001
Developed resources for a $400,000 project on Florida History funded through Pinellas County by the State Department of Education. Process included web research, website development, and creation of interactive educational materials.
Technology Trainer/Facilitator,07/2000 – 07/2001
Provided technology training and consultation to K-12 Schools. Support included wireless network configuration, software training, computer setup and troubleshooting.
Gaither High School – Tampa, Florida
Department Head, Department of Fine Arts, 07/1998 – 07/2000
Duties included management of Fine Arts Department personnel, inventory, performance schedule, and department funds.
Director of Bands, 02/1989 – 07/2000
Duties included recruitment, instruction and direction of instrumental music students, providing direction and guidance to parent booster organization, management of booster and county funds, acquisition and maintenance of instrumental inventory, participation in community performance opportunities, and reaching high levels of performance expertise.
Director of Orchestral Studies, 08/1992 – 06/1997 Duties matched those of Director of Bands.
Publications/Professional Presentations
Rigole, N. & Hancock, D. (2013). A Multipronged Approach to Instructional Delivery Across Multiple Campuses. Presented at The University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle, GA.
Hancock, D. (2012). The Practical Application of Adaptive Instruction in Online Environments. Presented at the Georgia Southern University Eagle Techxpo, Statesboro, GA.
Hancock, D. (2012). Picking the Right Path and Closing the Loop: Two Instructional Design Strategies to Improve Student Achievement in Online Environments. Presented at the University System of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference, Helen, GA. Hancock, D. (2011). Faculty beliefs regarding online academic dishonesty and the measures
taken to address academic dishonesty in Georgia. Georgia Southern University, http://hdl.handle.net/10518/3490.
Hancock, D. (2009). An Introduction to Virtual Worlds. Presentation by invitation at the 2009 Annual LERN Conference, Savannah, GA.
Hancock, D. (2009). Methodsto address academic dishonesty in distance learning programs. Presented at the Distance Learning Administrators Conference 2009, St. Simons Island, GA.
Hancock, D. (2009). How faculty can use virtual worlds. Media presentation and guest speaker for the LERN Virtual Worlds and Teaching Tools Online Conference.
Hancock, D. (2009). What faculty need to know about virtual worlds. Media presentation and guest speaker for the LERN Virtual Worlds and Teaching Tools Online Conference. Hancock, D. (2009). What faculty need to know about virtual worlds. Presented at the LERN
Third Annual Faculty Development Institute, Savannah, GA.
Hancock, D. (2008). Introduction to educational uses of Second Life. Presented at the Regents’ Administrative Committees on Academic and Student Affairs of the University System of Georgia, Greensboro, GA.
Hancock, D. (2008). Constructing educational learning spaces in Second Life. Presented at the 24th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.
Hancock, D., O’Leary, C., Swenson, K., & Davidson, A. (2008). Perceived effectiveness of virtual immersive environments for teaching and learning. In Distance Learning Administrators Annual & Conference Proceedings 2008.
Hancock, D. (2008). Practical Methods of Instructional Design. Presented at the Spring 2008 GeorgiaVIEW Administrators Retreat, Athens, GA.
Hancock, D., & Fegley, J. (2007). The design and implementation of mastery learning techniques in an online literature-based composition course. Proceeding of the Southeastern
Scholarship Conference on E-Learning 2007.
Smith, W., Hancock, D., & Brown T. (2007). Solutions to problems in an online course.
Presented at the Distance Learning Administrators Conference 2007, Jekyll Island, GA. O’Leary, C. & Hancock, D. (2007). Teaching the analytical process in an online literature course.
In Distance Learning Administrators Annual & Conference Proceedings 2007, 111-113. Hancock, D. (2005). Sharable content object reference model (SCORM) modules in VISTA 3.0.
Presented at The University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle, GA.
Staman, M., & Hancock, D. (2004). Video conferencing and data collaboration tools as a
foundation for multiple best practices. Presented at the National Science Foundation 11th Annual ATE National Principal Investigators Conference for Emerging and Converging Technologies. Washington, D.C.
Hancock, D. (2004). Developing coldfusion websites with the dreamweaver interface. Presented at The University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle, GA. Hancock, D. (2003). Using the macromedia flash communication server in education. Presented
at The University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle, GA. Hancock, D. (2002). Free designer tools for the creation of accessible websites. Presented at The
University of South Florida Seminar on Web Development, Tampa, FL.
Hancock, D. (2002). Incorporating flash video into WebCT. Presented at The University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle, GA.
Professional Honors
Nominee for the Innovators Award for Administrative Systems, 2012, Campus Technology Nominee for the Outstanding Administrator Award, 2011, Middle Georgia College
Nominee for the Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award, 2010, Middle Georgia College Recipient of the Bright Idea Award, 2009, Middle Georgia College
Leadership Bleckley County, 2006, Fanning Institute, University of Georgia Employee of the Year, 2006, Middle Georgia College
Areas of Scholarly Interest
Pedagogical strategies and best practices for online instructional delivery Improving the quality of online instruction
Activities in Distance Learning
Principle Designer/Developer for the Georgia Corrections Academic Learning System (GCALS). The project included multiple courses structured for desktop and mobile delivery. Features include student enrollment and time accountability tracking, time-based and assessment-based requirements for completion, interactive exercises, and the automated delivery of completion certificates.
Determined online curriculum and degree programs with assistance from academic division chairs. Fully online programs include AA degrees in business administration, criminal justice, economics, English, general studies, history, liberal arts, political science, pre-health information management, pre-law, psychology, social work, sociology, and surveying.
Designed/Developed or assisted significantly in over 65 online and web-enhanced courses at Middle Georgia College between August 2001 and December 2012. Subjects include accounting, art, algebra, astronomy, business, computer applications, criminal justice, English, health, history (American and world), literature, statistics, music appreciation, psychology, political science, sociology, and speech.
Responsible for campus training. Designed and delivered over 25 unique training workshops for faculty and staff including online assessment design and security, learning management system operation (WebCT, Blackboard/VISTA, and Desire2Learn), file management and organization, fundamental computer use, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Designer/Developer of the Student Opinion Survey of the Learning Experience (SOSLE) for online instruction. Extended functionality to include the secure display of results for both traditional and online courses. HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/sosleUH ; HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/sosle/results.cfmU Producer of the Middle Georgia College DVD for the application for four-year programs. Board of Regents, 2005.
Co-author of application/documentation for SACS approval of fully online Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, 2005.
Selected Online Tutorials and Instructional Sites
Instructional Sites:
Georgia Virtual Library (Galileo) Tutorial (HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/galileo/tutorial.htmUH) – Interactive tutorial designed to serve as an orientation to the Georgia Virtual Library for online composition students.
Georgia Interconnected Libraries (GIL) Tutorial (HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/galileo/GIL.htmUH) - Interactive tutorial designed to serve as an orientation to the Georgia Interconnected Libraries for online composition students.
Multimedia Lecture, “7 Elements of Analysis”
(HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/ENGL2132/audio/Frost_applePicking_reflective.htmlUH) – Targeted
Multimedia Lecture, “The Nature of Art” ( http://solar.mga.edu/ARTS1100/video01.html )– Targeted instructional lesson for delivery in ARTS 1100 – Art Appreciation.
NetLibrary Tutorial (HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/galileo/NetLibrary.htmUH) - Interactive tutorial designed to serve as an orientation to NetLibrary for online composition students.
Online Video Recorder (HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/COMM/DVrecorder.htmUH) –Video recorder used with online sections of COMM 1101 - Oral Communications.
Online Speech Recorder (http://solar.mga.edu/Spanish/audioControl.html )–Audio recorder used with online sections of SPAN 1001/1002 – Spanish I and II.
Telecommunications Conference Room ( http://solar.mga.edu/telecommunications/ ) – Multi-user collaboration tool for individuals at distributed locations.
Problem Solving in General Chemistry (HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/chemistry/UH) – Extensive online textbook for teaching general chemistry. Chapters 1-4 interactive.
Learning Module Design in WebCT/VISTA (HUhttp://solar.mga.edu/LMDesign.htmlUH) – Introduction and training on the creation of pedagogically sound learning modules.
Selected Faculty Training Workshops
Assessment Settings in Blackboard/VISTA
Basic Computer Skills Every Faculty Member Should Know Design and Development of Online Courses
Essential Techniques to Improve File Management on Your Computer Improving Your Online Assessments
Instructional Design Strategies to Improve Student Achievement in Online Environments Introduction to the Internet
More Powerful PowerPoints: Easier, Clearer and More Interesting Pedagogical Issues with Online Teaching…and How to Solve Them! Saving Time with Your Computer…Not Wasting Time!
Secrets of the Sequence: Learning Modules in Blackboard/VISTA Setting Up Your Course in Blackboard/VISTA
Six Things Every Instructor Should Know About the VISTA Grade Book Understanding and Creating Digital Graphics
Using MS Excel for Class Records and Grade Book Calculations Using Turnitin.com as a Teaching Tool AND Anti-Plagiarism Tool Using VISTA Tools to Manage an Online Course
Ways to Use the Selective Release Map in VISTA
Service
To the University System of Georgia:
Regent’s Advisory Committee for Distance Education, 2007-present Consortium for Online Programs & Flexible Scheduling, 2005 To the College:
Academic Council, 2007-2012
Assessment Committee, 2009-2012(chair), 2013-2014 Designer/Developer, Education Trifold Brochure, 2009-2010
Developer, The Advocate (online version) - Academic Affairs Newsletter, 2011-2013 Developer, MGC Education Department PSC Online Evidence Room
Distance Education Policies Committee, 2004 Facilities Committee, 2002-2004
Faculty/Staff Search Committees (27), 2001-2012 Planning Committee, 2002-2005
Teacher Education Unit Council, 2009-2013 Technology Committee, 2006-2012
Technology Sub-committee for Minimal Standards for Online Instruction, 2008 Technology Sub-committee for Classroom Technology (chair), 2007
Quality Enhancement Plan – Web Reading Resources Subcommittee, 2007-2012 To the Community:
Grandfather, Peter and the Wolf, Academy of Dance, Warner Robins, 2009-present Member, Middle Georgia Area Film Commission (exploratory), 2004-2005
Volunteer, Matt Arthur Elementary School PTO, Warner Robins, 2006-present Volunteer, Bonaire Middle School, Warner Robins, 2011-present
Webmaster, Second Baptist Church, Warner Robins, 2004-2007 Webmaster, Academy of Dance, Warner Robins, 2009-present
Selected Software Applications
Adobe Master Suite (digital media development tools) Captivate (video tutorial creation)
Coldfusion (dynamic markup language)
Coursebuilder (interactive courseware extension) Desire2Learn (learning management system) DVD Studio Pro (dvd creation suite)
Final Cut Pro (Macintosh digital video editing) iMovie (Macintosh digital video editing)
Microsoft Office Suite (word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation) Microsoft Visio (flowcharting)
Microsoft Windows XP/7 (operating systems)
Microsoft Windows Expression Encoder (digital audio/video production and compression) OS 10.x (Macintosh operating system)
Quicktime Pro (audio and video editor/player) Respondus (quiz creation/upload utility) Second Life (virtual world)
References
Dr. Michael Stoy
Mayor, Cochran Georgia 112 W. Dykes Street Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-6346 478-308-1176 (cell)
*Former President of Middle Georgia College; knowledgeable about distance learning philosophy and implementation of presidential directives.
Mr. Wesley Smith
Director of Web Enabled Resources Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-1269
*Former Director of Instructional Technology at Middle Georgia College; familiar with work ethic, abilities, faculty interactions, and total program contribution.
Dr. Crystal O’Leary-Davidson
English Professor and former Division Chair of Humanities Middle Georgia College
1100 Second St. SE Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-3046
*Faculty member participating in the campus training and online programs; familiar with contributions in course design and development procedures.
