Projects

Below, you will find some of my recently completed projects for each of the courses I completed for my master's in Instructional Technology at the University of Alabama. I wrote and recorded all audio scripts in each presentation, tutorial, and module in this portfolio unless otherwise indicated. Scroll to view all or select a specific course from the list below to go directly to that course.

CAT 531: Computer Based Instructional Technologies

5 Quick Tips for Working from Home

Tools Used: Camtasia, Pexels

I created this presentation that focuses on tips for individuals working from home. The goal of this presentation was to provide viewers with easy steps to incorporate to have a better work-life balance. This was my first time using Camtasia, which I found very easy to use and continued to use in other projects.


VR Infographic.pdf

Virtual Reality Infographic

Tools Used: Canva, Pexels

I collaborated with teammates Zach Beard and Justine Burke to provide information on virtual reality in the classroom and workplace. We communicated throughout the development stage to create the final product.


INTE 532: Instructional Technology Design

Project Definition Report - Maggie Gies.docx

MS Teams Training Project Definition Report

Tools Used: MS Word, Canva

I created this Project Definition Plan for a series of trainings on utilizing MS Teams after conducting a needs analysis. It was developed for an organization in the defense industry and served to make internal communication more efficient.


MS Teams Training Design Plan.docx

MS Teams Training Design Plan

Tools Used: MS Word, Canva

This instruction design plan was created after the Project Definition Plan for the MS Teams training. This document was used in the creation of the final design, which was produced in Camtasia and Storyline 360.


INTE 533: Online Teaching and Learning

Why Cybersecurity?

Tools Used: Camtasia, Pexels, Canva

I designed this video as part of a larger course created in Canvas as a means of engaging teachers and administrators in the importance of cybersecurity in K-12 settings. Throughout the creation of this course, I conducted research to provide the best information.


Introduction to Cybersecurity for Schools Module

Tools Used: Camtasia, Pexels, Canva

This introduction video to cybersecurity tutorial was used in the same Canvas course on Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools. This introduction video was used in conjunction with an activity to assess ones awareness on cybersecurity within their district. Learners than reevaluated themselves at the end of the course.

Phishing Mini-Course - Maggie Gies.pdf

Phishing Mini Course

Tools Used: Rise 360, Pexels, Canva

This is a PDF version of a course on Phishing I created in Rise 360 as part of a cybersecurity course for teachers and administrators. This course focused solely on phishing, which is one of the most common forms of cybersecurity threats for schools.


Maggie Gies - 5 Quick Tips for Online Learning.pdf

Online Learning Job Aid

Tools Used: Canva

This job aid was created for adult learners to use to effectively navigate online learning. I included this in my cybersecurity course so that learners could use as they were navigating the course.


INTE 534: Issues and Trends in Instructional Technology

History of Instructional Technology Research and Development Seminar

Tools Used: Loom, Canva, Pexels

This professional development seminar was an asynchronous presentation on the history of instructional research and development from its inception through present day. It relates historical events to the changes happening in instructional technology. This was my first time using Loom for video recording.

Evaluation Model Analysis CIPP - Maggie Gies.docx

Education Model Analysis


Tools Used: Canva, MS Word

This paper examples evaluation models in relation to learning theories and instructional design models, specifically covering Shufflebeam's Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) Model. Evaluation models are a fundamental component of instructional technology.

INTE 535: Analysis, Implementation, and Evaluation of Assistive Technology

Professional Development Seminar No Tech and Low Tech AAC for Children with ASD.docx

Professional Development Seminar

Tools Used: MS Word

I created this professional development seminar to provide engaging information regarding using no-tech and low-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for parents and guardians of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).


Secondary Transition Roadmap.pdf

Secondary Transition Roadmap Brochure

Tools Used: MS PowerPoint, Canva, Pexels

I created this brochure to provide information regarding the secondary transition roadmap, specifically for the state of Florida.

Note: For current and complete information visit: https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/secondary-transition.stml.

INTE 536: Assessment and Evaluation in Instructional Technology

Maggie Gies - Case Study Presentation.pdf

Evaluation Design Case Study

Tools Used: Canva

This Canva presentation covers brief overviews of many different evaluation design approaches, such as retrospective pretest, time series, and mixed methods. I included brief summaries each evaluation design approach as well as summarized an example of the approach used along with the link to the full evaluations.

History of Evaluation Timeline

Tools Used: Canva, Sutori

This Sutori timeline covers the history of the development of evaluation. Through my research, I related historical events to intricate moments in the increasing prominence of using evaluations in education, corporate, and government spaces.

INTE 538: mLearning

Jet-Setters App

Tools Used: BuildFire, Screencastify, Canva, PowerPoint

I created this app for students in kindergarten and first grade students studying continents and countries. The app is designed for K-2 students and incorporates important facts from various countries around the world, as well engage in folktales from the respective countries.

mgies_Mobile Learning Checklist

Mobile App Checklist

Tools used: Google Slides

I created this app checklist to rate my own app, as well as other apps that are geared towards K-2 students. It is important for schools, districts, teachers, and parents to evaluate mobile apps to determine if it would be the best fit for learners.

INTE 540: Planning and Managing Tech Projects

Ely's Eight Conditions of Change - Maggie Gies

Tech Model Adoption Presentation

Tools Used: MS PowerPoint, MS Word

I presented Ely's Eight Conditions of Change synchronously to a group of my peers. This page outlines the contents of my presentation and the presentation is linked on the document.


Technology Initiative Group Project Plan

Technology Initiative Group Plan

Tools Used: MS Word, Monday

Along with peers Caroline Morris and Allyson Ritenour, we created a 1:1 Chromebook Technology Initiative Plan that incorporated a project mission, school and district level objectives, success criteria, assumptions, contingency plan, and a work breakdown structure.


Application of Project Group Project Management - Maggie Gies, Caroline Morris, Allyson Ritenour

1:1 Chromebook Group Presentation

Tools Used: Canva, Monday

Along with peers Caroline Morris and Allyson Ritenour, we asynchronously and synchronously presented our 1:1 Chromebook Initiative incorporating information from the plan, as well as demonstrating our project schedule. Each group member wrote and recorded her script.

INTE 541: Leadership and Administrative Technology

Digital Divide Storyboard - Maggie Gies.pdf

Digital Divide Storyboard

Tools Used: MS PowerPoint, Canva, Pexels

This storyboard was created for a presentation regarding the digital divide. This storyboard helped me to have clearly organized thoughts and ideals when creating the presentation.

Digital Divide Presentation

Tools Used: PowerPoint, Zoom

This presentation aims to spread awareness on the digital divide. It incorporates the key factors that contribute to the digital divide, as well as ways to help to bridge the gap.

Data System Management Proposal - Maggie Gies.docx

Data Management Proposal

Tools Used: MS Word, Canva

This data system management proposal details the implementation of the program Videri K-12 Analytics (Videri) for a large school district to better manage student attendance and performance.


Learning Management System Presentation

Tools Used: Zoom, PowerPoint, Canva

I created this presentation to compare and contrast the benefits and challenges of three different learning management systems: Google Classroom, Schoology, and Edmodo.

INTE 589: Instructional Technology Research and Product Development

Importance of Cybersecurity Training for K- 12 Teachers.pptx

Importance of Cybersecurity Training for K-12 Teachers

Tools Used: MS PowerPoint, Canva, Pexels

As evidenced throughout my portfolio, cybersecurity training for K-12 teachers is a topic that I am very passionate about. This brochure provides an overview, findings, and results from my research on the importance of cybersecurity training for K-12 teachers.


Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Instructional Technology.docx

Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Instructional Technology

Tools Used: MS Word

This paper addresses my position on addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion through instructional technology. In order bridge the digital divide, it is essential that learning experiences are truly designed to provide all learners with the best opportunity for success.

Philosophy of Instructional Technology.docx

Philosophy of Instructional Technology


Tools Used: MS Word

This paper outlines my philosophy of instructional technology, which has grown more refined throughout my time in the Instructional Technology program at the University of Alabama.


IT MA Program Reflection.docx

Instructional Technology Master's Program Reflection

Tools Used: MS Word

This paper discusses my reflection of the Instructional Technology program at the University of Alabama as a whole. It includes my growth throughout the program, as well as my future career goals.