Alumni

See what graduates have to say about their experience learning from the AECT program and
about their current careers:

Instructional Designer/Developer

"My name is Brian Carothers and I work at the Instructional Design Center helping instructors with WebCT and Education and Training initiatives. I am a 2000 graduate of the Master of Arts, Adult Education and Communications Technology, IUP. As I reflect on my experience in the AECT program, I find relevance and clarity in many things I have learned from the program. And believe the program has helped in my personal and profession development. I recognize the connections I have developed between my coursework and present job duties, and believe reflection and review of notes and coursework reinforce effectiveness and enhance my job performance."

Brian Carothers Instructional Design Specialist Instructional Design Center Stapleton Library Indiana University of Pennsylvania AECT Graduate - 2000

Instructional Technology Specialist

“The Adult Education and Communications Technology (AECT) program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) provided me the knowledge and experience necessary to work in K-12 education as an Instructional Technology Specialist. The faculty and staff at IUP are top-notch in their fields of expertise, and work together to bring the best out of every student. The hands-on experience in technology applications combined with the background theory in adult education practices provides a well-rounded education. This program is great for those interested in industries such as K-12 education, adult basic education, corporate and industrial training, and instructional design and development. Having the opportunity to obtain the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Instructional Technology Specialist Certification after completion of the program is an added bonus. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in succeeding these fields.”

Ann Fife Technology Trainer Downingtown Area School District 122 Wallace Avenue Downingtown, PA 19335 610-269-8460 x 6201 afife@dasd.org

I currently teach grade 8 students Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and school server use. Also, teach Jr. High staff various computer skills and applications in one-on-one and group settings. I had also taught Grade 7 computer skills for 7 years previous to this assignment. "The AECT program enabled me to be extremely prepared for the profession that I chose. The courses that make up the program are geared toward real-life experiences. The Internship experience was especially beneficial to me. I was able to apply what I learned to a real-life classroom setting."

Holly Gibson Instructional Technology SpecialistGrade 8 Greater Latrobe Jr. High 1501 Ligonier St Latrobe, PA 15650

I provide professional development for teachers across Carbon and Lehigh Counties. I service 14 schools and 2 technical schools. I am also the IMC Coordinator, that is the Instructional Media Center. I coordinate all media requests such as video and DVD requests along with special request such as duplication, video editing and graphic work. "The AECT program at IUP gave me the technical and theoretical foundation I needed to succeed in the education field. Coupled with the Instructional Technology Specialist certification offered through the program, I strongly recommend the AECT program to anyone wishing to enter the Educational Technology field."

Anthony Newberry Educational Resources Coordinator Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 4210 Independence Drive Schnecksville, PA 18078

 

Marketing/Sales

"The AECT program gave me a wonderful opportunity to continue to build upon the vast amount of knowledge I attained in the celebrated undergraduate Communications Media program at IUP. Personally, I consider the most important feature of the AECT program to be the inclusion of many varied forms of advanced, creative technology in the course work. Not only was I taught the skills necessary to use these technologies, but I was encouraged through course objectives to research and independently discover new programs outside of the classroom. I still use these skills on a daily if not hourly basis."

James M. Elmer Jr. Research Director South Florida Business Journal AECT Graduate - 2003

Teacher/Instructor

As the Activities Coordinator I research and coordinate activities for the students that range from on campus activities to field activities. I also am an English as a second language instructor. I recently accepted a position teaching four courses for the Communications Media Department as well as advising students. I instruct three sections of Comm 103 which enables students to create their required educational portfolios. I also facilitate the Women in Media course, which exposes students to the trials and triumphs of women in the media. "The AECT program allowed me to focus on and achieve my chosen career path. The program offered the knowledge and tools I needed to be successful in my profession.  The program as truly allowed me many opportunities to utilize the knowledge I have gained and to advance in my career. "

Sarah Tourtellotte American Language Institute Indiana University of Pennsylvania Activities Coordinator and ESL Instructor Communications Media Department Indiana University of Pennsylvania Communications Media Instructor