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Digital Accessibility

Analyzed the current landscape of digital accessibility in North Carolina education and created a Digital Accessibility Plan, focused on change management and strategic actions to ensure accessibility for all stakeholders
Developed, and served as co-lead for, the North Carolina Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Leadership Team, with a vision to design a comprehensive AEM system in the state
Engaged with state leaders in early learning, K-12, higher education, and workforce development to identify current digital accessibility and AEM landscape and develop a cohesive system across all areas

North Carolina
Digital Learning Initiative (NCDLI)

Served as a Statewide Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant for the North Carolina Digital Learning Initiative; Engaged in planning, development, and implementation of NCDLI
Chaired the Digital Content workgroup, in collaboration with leadership from The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. State University
Developed the North Carolina Quality Review Tools for Digital Learning Resources
Partnered with the Professional Learning Team at The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. State University to plan and facilitate the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network

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Digital Teaching and Learning

Designed and produced communications (e.g., presentations for the State Board of Education, outreach to districts, graphics, ….. for the Division of Digital Teaching and Learning
Coached districts and schools to Digital Learning Progress Rubric
Partnered with Regional Director, Regional Education Service Alliance, and other consultants as a Regional Support Team member, to identify and support needs of districts and schools
Facilitated Digital Learning Initiative Grant Recipient convenings
Led planning and implementation of statewide Personalized Learning for Educators regionally-based events, serving over 3,000 educators
Digital Learning and Media Inventory - revision
Coordinated state efforts for annual Digital Learning Day
Pre-service educators - Presented about DLCs at ASU and WCU
Guided standards adoption team through process to develop Digital Learning Standards for Students
Served on team to revise Digital Learning Standards for Students
Supported Instructional Technology Facilitators across the state while serving as coaching consultant
Facilitated online course for Instructional Coaches
Review/revisions of evaluation instrument for Instructional technology facilitators
Developed and facilitated online, in person, and blended professional learning opportunities
Facilitated regional professional learning and job-alike events for the Northwest Region of NC
Facilitated sessions for regional Beginning Teacher Summits

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Additional Professional Organization Engagement

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NC Department of Public Instruction

Served on the Global Education team, developing school and district-level rubrics for NC Global Ready designations
Served on team for revision of state standards adoption process
Provided support and technical assistance for NCDPI staff related to
- Digital Teaching and Learning
- Open Educational Resources
- Digital educational materials
- Copyright
- Digital Learning Competencies
- Digital accessibility
- Accessible educational materials
Collaborated with other agency divisions and offices to support effective digital-age teaching and learning and digital accessibility

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Virtual / Blended Learning

Developed Virtual/Blended Learning Readiness Assessment and related resources for North Carolina districts and schools
Designed professional learning plan to support statewide shift to remote learning during the pandemic
Provided timely, authentic, personalized professional learning opportunities for NC classroom teachers and coaches to support effective remote and blended instruction
Co-developed Remote Learning support website and corresponding resources

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GoOpenNC
Open Educational Resources Initiative

Led the project development and implementation for the North Carolina Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative
Partnered with non-formal education organizations (e.g,. Libraries, museums, non-profits) to align resources to content standards and share digital content with educators and students
Served on procurement team to select and implement a modern content development and sharing system to facilitate district access to high quality learning resources
Developed and facilitated professional learning series to build capacity within North Carolina
Established cohort of educators leaders who served as North Carolina Digital Content Ambassadors; guided development of supports and resources for educators as they find, evaluate, and use digital resources

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NC Digital Learning Competencies (DLCs) for Educators and Administrators

Facilitated professional learning opportunities for educators and administrators
Developed crosswalk between NC Professional Teaching Standards and the DLCs for Teachers
Developed and facilitation of DLC course for Digital Content & Instruction

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State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA)

Collaborated with SETDA and Dell Technologies workgroup to develop Personalized, Competency-Based Learning in a Blended Environment (PCBL) readiness assessment and related resources for states and districts.
Facilitated conference sessions related to digital content and open educational resources.
Facilitated professional learning webinars
- Digital Instructional Materials
- Digital Accessibility
- Personalized, Competency-Based Learning in a Blended Environment

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ISTE Live 2022

Defining What's Possible for Reinvented Learning: Think Tank

Hosted by Dell Technologies. It’s a pivotal moment in education. While much has changed, much more is possible. Join a diverse group of education thought leaders as they discuss their vision and surface barriers to overcome for every student to succeed. This dynamic session will use social media and art to enhance the dialogue.

TEDx Talk:

Technology in a Special World

by Donna Murray