M. Diane Cornilsen has over 30 years of experience in business education and computer technology instruction at the post-secondary level. She has taught courses in computer literacy, MS Office, databases, web publishing, accounting, and more. Cornilsen has held faculty and administrative roles at multiple universities and community colleges in Iowa. She also actively volunteers with Junior Achievement and mentoring programs in her community.
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Effective Work-Based Learning Practices: A Large Comprehensive Academy's Appr...NAFCareerAcads
Learn how to develop innovative work-based learning plans for student learning and success at all grade levels, 9-12. Participants at this session will see how a large and comprehensive high school explores creative work-based learning ideas to integrate college and career readiness practices.
A summary of what directions and trends educational administration or educational leadership programs should consider over the next few years by Steven Baule.
Effective Work-Based Learning Practices: A Large Comprehensive Academy's Appr...NAFCareerAcads
Learn how to develop innovative work-based learning plans for student learning and success at all grade levels, 9-12. Participants at this session will see how a large and comprehensive high school explores creative work-based learning ideas to integrate college and career readiness practices.
As part of the MVLRI Research Webinar Series, we will be hosting a series of webinars dedicated specifically to K-12 virtual schools and their research needs. This series devoted to introducing the K-12 online and blended learning research community to a variety of virtual schools and their research needs. The first installment was presented by Ryan Gravette and Jeff Simmons of Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Cindy Hamblin of Illinois Virtual School, and Dr. Joe Cozart from Georgia Virtual School.
CANeLearn e-Learning Program Roundup Oct 2016LaBonte Randy
This presentation describes how schools are shifting practice to create flexible and personal learning. A brief overview of e-learning in Canada will provide the background for learning more about several successful programs from across Canada. A synthesis of successful principles from the programs will be the base for a discussion about how to improve your own program.
Outcomes include:
• Awareness of specific emerging online and blended models;
• Understanding policy and funding implications; and
• How re-characterizing the “Carnegie Unit” opens new opportunities.
Making the Most of New Course Delivery Methods (2011)Scott Dinho
Presentation made at USDLA conference in 2011. It presented a framework in which to analyze the course delivery methods used at a school and determine which is the best to meet the needs of any program.
This presentation investigates the characteristics of an online graduate degree program in library and information studies (LIS), and its unusual success in retaining students to degree conferral. It has been reported for more than a dozen years that attrition rates for distance education programs are higher than for those programs in which instruction is delivered face to face. In the present study an online master's degree program in LIS that has maintained an overall retention rate higher than 90 percent over five successive entering classes is examined for explanatory characteristics. These characteristics are described and compared with attributes that the literature relates to retention success. Mapping the characteristics of our LIS program to the factors for retention requires description of specific implementations of the program design. We detail the factors and activities recommended for student retention and provide a summary of the activities inherent in the implementation our successful LIS program. Additional question for investigation are identified.
Introduction Aim of the Education is :
To provide Equipment and technique To meeting various needs of life Shape our attitude Prepare us for behaving in a certain manner We can realize the social goals Education socializes and individual into a useful member of society.
Implementation of Blackboard Communities at Wilmington University (Adam Voyton)Adam Voyton
The Blackboard Communities license enables powerful new features within Blackboard. Get an inside look at Wilmington University's implementation and support processes that have been developed over the last three years. Using these flexible tools, you can improve how your institution communicates with specific segments of the students, staff, and faculty. Learn how department leaders, program chairs, and club advisers have created learning communities to communicate and engage with key audiences. The project plan and usage data will be shared for a unique organization named the Online Student Association; this virtual community allows participants to network with other students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed atmosphere outside of the classroom. Lesson learned and sample communications will also be shared so your institution can get up and running with Communities fast. This session will show you how to better leverage your LMS as a customizable online portal.Speaker: Adam Voyton, Instructional Technology Project Specialist, Wilmington University
Lauren Havens and Kelly Clayton are Wilmington University's Online Student Navigators, http://wilmu.edu/navigator. This presentation was first shared at the
2015 Northeast e-Learning Consortium, http://northeastelearning.org/2015-archives/. They discuss how the university comes together to support online students, how they assist our online students, the strategy, our process and next steps.
As part of the MVLRI Research Webinar Series, we will be hosting a series of webinars dedicated specifically to K-12 virtual schools and their research needs. This series devoted to introducing the K-12 online and blended learning research community to a variety of virtual schools and their research needs. The first installment was presented by Ryan Gravette and Jeff Simmons of Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Cindy Hamblin of Illinois Virtual School, and Dr. Joe Cozart from Georgia Virtual School.
CANeLearn e-Learning Program Roundup Oct 2016LaBonte Randy
This presentation describes how schools are shifting practice to create flexible and personal learning. A brief overview of e-learning in Canada will provide the background for learning more about several successful programs from across Canada. A synthesis of successful principles from the programs will be the base for a discussion about how to improve your own program.
Outcomes include:
• Awareness of specific emerging online and blended models;
• Understanding policy and funding implications; and
• How re-characterizing the “Carnegie Unit” opens new opportunities.
Making the Most of New Course Delivery Methods (2011)Scott Dinho
Presentation made at USDLA conference in 2011. It presented a framework in which to analyze the course delivery methods used at a school and determine which is the best to meet the needs of any program.
This presentation investigates the characteristics of an online graduate degree program in library and information studies (LIS), and its unusual success in retaining students to degree conferral. It has been reported for more than a dozen years that attrition rates for distance education programs are higher than for those programs in which instruction is delivered face to face. In the present study an online master's degree program in LIS that has maintained an overall retention rate higher than 90 percent over five successive entering classes is examined for explanatory characteristics. These characteristics are described and compared with attributes that the literature relates to retention success. Mapping the characteristics of our LIS program to the factors for retention requires description of specific implementations of the program design. We detail the factors and activities recommended for student retention and provide a summary of the activities inherent in the implementation our successful LIS program. Additional question for investigation are identified.
Introduction Aim of the Education is :
To provide Equipment and technique To meeting various needs of life Shape our attitude Prepare us for behaving in a certain manner We can realize the social goals Education socializes and individual into a useful member of society.
Implementation of Blackboard Communities at Wilmington University (Adam Voyton)Adam Voyton
The Blackboard Communities license enables powerful new features within Blackboard. Get an inside look at Wilmington University's implementation and support processes that have been developed over the last three years. Using these flexible tools, you can improve how your institution communicates with specific segments of the students, staff, and faculty. Learn how department leaders, program chairs, and club advisers have created learning communities to communicate and engage with key audiences. The project plan and usage data will be shared for a unique organization named the Online Student Association; this virtual community allows participants to network with other students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed atmosphere outside of the classroom. Lesson learned and sample communications will also be shared so your institution can get up and running with Communities fast. This session will show you how to better leverage your LMS as a customizable online portal.Speaker: Adam Voyton, Instructional Technology Project Specialist, Wilmington University
Lauren Havens and Kelly Clayton are Wilmington University's Online Student Navigators, http://wilmu.edu/navigator. This presentation was first shared at the
2015 Northeast e-Learning Consortium, http://northeastelearning.org/2015-archives/. They discuss how the university comes together to support online students, how they assist our online students, the strategy, our process and next steps.
1. M. Diane Cornilsen
812 Branden Hills Drive ♦ Clinton, IA 52732 ♦ dcornilsen@gmail.com ♦ (563) 503-1289
EXPERIENCE
2005-
Present
Ashford University Clinton, Iowa
Faculty, College of Business and Professional Studies, College of Education
Faculty Duties
• Courses taught: Computer Literacy (concepts and business computer modules
using MS Office), Spreadsheet Analysis, Database Analysis, Web publishing
(Adobe Dream Weaver); Senior Portfolio, Project Management, Business
Education Methods, Accounting Information Systems (QuickBooks, Sage
Software), Supervised business education student teacher(s), Integrating
Technology into Classroom (Teacher Education)
• Utilize Pearson e-Learning Management System in all courses
• Academic Advisor. Advise and schedule courses with incoming and returning
students; grade reporting; conference with students
• Transition Advisor, 2015-2016. Assist students who will transfer to complete
their academic program of study elsewhere due to AU closing.
• Phi Beta Lambda Student Business Organization, Adviser (2005-2016)
• ASPIRE Adult Learning Faculty – Computer Literacy
• Committees: Curriculum, Promotion, TEACH, Secondary Ed Advisory,
Reviewer for Faculty Handbook, Prior Learning Assessor, other ad hoc
2002- 2005 The Franciscan University Clinton, Iowa
Faculty, School of Business and Computer Technology
• Interim School of Business, Dean (2003-2005)
• Business Division Chair (2-yr. Term 2001-2003)—Accounting, Business,
Economics, Information Systems
Faculty Duties
• Courses taught: Introduction to Computers, PC Applications (computer
competency-required courses); business computer modules using (word
processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, internet/operating
system), web publishing (FrontPage and Adobe Dream Weaver); Database
Management, Senior Portfolio, Freshman Experience, Business Education
Methods, supervised business education practicum students
• Supervisor, Student Teachers
• Academic Advisor. Advised and scheduled courses with incoming as well as
returning students, grade reporting, conferenced with students
• Phi Beta Lambda Business Organization, Adviser
Administrative Duties
• Administered departmental budgets; developed course schedule sheets for
academic year, authored and co-authored program reviews, curriculum revisions
within Business, IS & Computer Graphic Departments, developed and
administered competency test for computer course, communicate departmental
news to appropriate offices.
• Academic Dean Council. Worked with a team to revise the faculty handbook and
to establish the process for faculty promotion.
• Curriculum Committee. Served as business division representative for two years
(1999-2001). Reviewed new course proposals, program proposals, program and
2. M. Diane Cornilsen
812 Branden Hills Drive ♦ Clinton, IA 52732 ♦ dcornilsen@gmail.com ♦ (563) 503-1289
course deletions, and external general education test instrument.
2001-2006 Clinton Community College Clinton, Iowa
Adjunct Faculty, Microcomputer Applications
The Franciscan University Clinton, Iowa
Director--Flavian Academic Support Center (Part-time)
Administrative Duties
Hired, trained and supervised peer tutors; managed budget; purchased office,
computer, and AV supplies plus new materials; worked with faculty to arrange
tutorial sessions via computer assisted instruction and/or peer tutors; maintained
usage statistics of the Center, prepared promotional materials (bookmark, posters,
business cards), and supervised the general operation and academic environment of
the Center.
Instructor--Part-time
Courses taught include Information Applications I & II; Microcomputers in
Business; Business Communications; PC/PC Applications
1978-2002 Mount St. Clare College Clinton, Iowa
Department Head--Office Education/Administration (2-year program)
Teaching Duties
Instructor and advisor for students enrolled in the associate degree program.
Organized and supervised student work experiences in the Clinton community.
Advisor to student office education organization.
Administrative Duties
Revised, developed, and implemented new coursework at both the associate and
baccalaureate degree level. Managed departmental budget, acquired new equipment
and supplies, and supervised the general maintenance of the department.
College Committees
Curriculum, Technology, Assessment, Self Study (Accreditation), Academic
Governance
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/Offices Held
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2011
1980-2015
1980-2015
2000-2015
2006
Past President IACTE—Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education
President, IACTE—Facilitated first executive board strategic plan, held monthly
conference calls, developed quarterly communication to 750 Iowa members both
secondary and post-secondary.
1st
Vice President and Conference Chair, IACTE—Organized and facilitated
conference activities, arranged for conference speakers, communicated with
membership, speakers, vendors, and CTE students of Iowa; was successful in
marketing campaign which increased conference profit to $18,000. IACTE funds
CTE students to attend the National Policy Seminar, pays for advocacy events and
leadership training for executive board.
Iowa CTSO, Career Technical Student Organization, Conference Chair
National Business Education Association, member
Iowa Business Education Association and Iowa and IACTE Member
ISTE, International Society Technology Education
Iowa Business Education Association-Area 9 Outstanding Post-Sec. Educator
3. M. Diane Cornilsen
812 Branden Hills Drive ♦ Clinton, IA 52732 ♦ dcornilsen@gmail.com ♦ (563) 503-1289
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
2004-Present Junior Achievement Facilitator—Fourth Grade, Eagle Heights Clinton, Iowa
JA Facilitator—Kindergarten, Whittier Elementary
JA Facilitator--Second Grade, Whittier Elementary
JA Facilitator--First Grade, Fulton Elementary
2004-2013 Mentor—Study Connection, Clinton Community School District Clinton, Iowa
2003-2004 YWCA—Facilitator/Teacher for Tech-Kids, Computer Camp Clinton, Iowa
2002-2003 Junior Achievement Facilitator—Middle School, Lyons Clinton, Iowa
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
October 2014 ACTE—Association for Career and Technical Education Conference—Nashville,
TN. Represented Iowa as President of Iowa ACTE
November
2013
ACTE—Association for Career and Technical Education Conference—Las
Vegas, NV. Represented Iowa as 1st
Vice President and Conference Chair
June 2014 ACTE—Region III Conference—Rochester, MN. Represented Iowa ACTE with
CTE leaders from MO, MN, IL, IA, IN, WI.
February 2012 Cengage Technology Forum Chicago, Illinois
January 2012 Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Abuse Certificate Online
AEA Professional Development
Iowa Master Educator License Renewal–Business Ed. Des Moines, Iowa
February 2011 Cengage Technology Forum Chicago, Illinois
2008-2010 • Vodcast, Podcast, Web 2.0 Tools, Photo Story Coursework, Ottawa
University, Online
• Reading Strategies in Content Area, Drake University Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Web 2.0 Tools, University of Northern Iowa and IBEA Cedar Falls, Iowa
2007 – 2008
2004
University of Wisconsin School of Education Online
• Professional Development Certificate in Distance Education
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Media Production and Planning
• Database in Education
2004 AEA Professional Development
• Developing Responsible Kids at School and at Home Bettendorf, Iowa
• Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificate Online
2003 Teacher’s Institute Online
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom
1991-2004 • Area Education Association, Western Illinois University Recertification
Credits
• Shelly Cashman MS Office Summer Institute, Purdue University
1986-1989 Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois
Masters of Science, Education
1972-1975 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts, Business Education