TERESA K. BLODGETT
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Texas Tech University
College of Education
P.O. Box 41071
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806)742-1997 ext. 294 - Work
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University In Progress: Doctorate of Education
Lubbock, TX Instructional Technology
Texas Tech University 1991 DEGREE: Master of Education
Lubbock, TX Specialization: Instructional Technology
Texas Woman's University 1981 DEGREE: Master of Library Science
Denton, TX
Texas Tech University 1974 DEGREE: Bachelor or Science
Lubbock, TX MAJOR: Clothing & Textiles
WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2001 – Present T.K. Blodgett Technology Consulting Lubbock, TX
Independent Technology Consultant
Creating, Producing, & filming a series of instructional technology videos. Working Titles:
September 2001-Present Texas Tech University
Instructor College of Education
Lubbock, TX 79409
September 1999-2001
Graduate Part-time Instructor
Teaching the following courses:
EDIT 2318. Computing and Information Technology: Use of computers as productivity tools, societal and ethical implications of computers, and applications of computers and related technology in society.
EDIT 3318. Applications of Technology in Elementary Education: Applications of technology in elementary education.
September 1997-January 1999
Adjunct Faculty
Taught the following Learning Resource Endorsement course via two-way interactive video onferencing:
EDIT 5301. Selection, Evaluation, and Acquisition of Instructional Materials: Selection, evaluation, and acquisition of commercially prepared materials in all formats. Special emphasis on selecting multicultural and multiethnic materials and on selection aids and evaluation criteria.
EDIT 5302. Administration and Organization of Learning Resources Centers: State, regional, system-wide, and building learning resource centers; budgeting, procurement, distribution systems for all formats, facilities, personnel, public relations, and research.
EDIT 5327. Learning Resources Cataloging and Classification: Cataloging print and nonprint materials for the school learning resources center. Includes study of classification systems. Teresa Blodgett 2
EDIT 5328. Reference and Bibliography of Instructional Materials: Survey of basic reference tools and services with emphasis on those particularly appropriate for elementary and secondary teachers..
Education Service Center - Region 17
1111 West Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79416
September 1992-August 1999
Education Specialist, Technology
Provided and collaborated with other entities to provide technology / telecommunication implementation, instruction, and training to the 59 school districts in Region 17 and Region 17 staff. Supported districts in long range technology / telecommunications planning Assisted with integration of technology into the curriculum, following the new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Texas Tech University
Library
Lubbock, TX
February 1990 1992-August 1992
Coordinator, Computer Assisted Search Services and Library Instruction
Responsible for the Computer Assisted Search Service and the Library Instruction divisions of Reference Services. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating library instruction activities. Coordinate and plan continuing education/training programs for library staff participating in library instruction activities. Prepare statistics, reports, and policies, related to library instruction. Assists with the Introductory Tour Program. In addition to fulfilling Computer Assisted Search Services duties and Reference Librarian duties (listed below).
September 1985-February 1990
Reference Librarian Bibliographer/Social Sciences
Provide information and reference service to Texas Tech University faculty, staff, students, and to the public, in the areas of general reference, on-line searching, and government documents. Responsible for compiling bibliographies, collection development, and library instruction for the College of Home Economics and the department of Instructional Technology.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED
Repman, Judi & Blodgett. (1997). Building Arks for the New Technology. Technology Connection.
January 1997. Vol. 3 # pp. 8-11.
Blodgett, Teresa & Repman, Judi (1995) The Electronic School Library Resource Center: Facilities
Planning for the New Information Technologies. Emergency Librarian. Vol. 22 #3, pp. 26-36.
101 Utilities for dBase III Plus. Library Software Review. July-August 1989, Vol. 8 #4, p. 236-237.
PAPERS PRESENTED
“Internet Resources for Distance Educators.” Visions for the Southwest Conference, Lubbock, TX, March, 1996. (Co-Presenter)
“Education Service Centers: Supporting Statewide Technology Initiatives.” Texas Computer
Education Association Annual Conference. Austin, TX, February 1995.
“CD-ROM: Wow! Now and How”. Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, April
1995.
“Technology and Summer Camp: The Panhandle Approach”. Texas Center for Educational Teresa Blodgett 3
Technology Annual Conference, June 1995, Dallas, TX.
“Access to the Internet and TENET Using Assistive Technology” Tel-Ed’95 Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, December 1995. (Co-Presenter).
“The World at Your Fingertips: Searching Information Access.” Texas School Publication Relations
Association. Austin, TX, February 1984
“CD-ROM: The Next Generation”. Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Corpus Christi,
TX, April 1994.
Introduction to CD-ROM Technology and Search Strategies”. Texas Library Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, April 1993
"Exploring Professional Ethics: An Interactive Approach." Texas Library Association Annual Conference. Houston, TX; April 1992 (Facilitator).
"The Electronic Library: Facilities Planning for the New Information Technologies." Association for
Educational Communications and Technology. Washington, DC, February 1992 (Co-presenter).
"Coping with CD-ROM Installation: It Doesn't Have to be a Nightmare." American Library Association Poster Session. Atlanta, GA, July 1991 (Co-presenter).
"CD-ROM vs. On-line." Texas Association for Educational Technology. Austin, TX, November 1991 (Co- presenter).
"Entering the 21st Century in Style." Texas Library Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, April 1987 (Co-presenter).
GUEST LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
CD-ROM Technology. In-service workshops for Lubbock Independent School District Librarians March , 1995.
“The World at Your Fingertips: Searching Electronic Information Access Systems: Education Service Center - Region 5. Beaumont, TX, March 1994.
“The World at Your Fingertips: Searching Electronic Information Access Systems: Education Service Center - Region 16. Amarillo, TX, October 1994.
“Introduction to CD-ROM Technology and Search Strategies.” In-service training for the faculty of Hutchinson Junior High School. March 1992.
“Facilities Planning for Electronic Information Access Systems.” For Dr. Robert Price's EDIT 5395 class, March 1992.
“Selection of CD-ROM Equipment and CD-ROM products.” For Dr. Judi Repman's EDIT 5301 class, using two way interactive television (Every semester the class was offered).
CURRICULA DEVELOPED
Microsoft Office 1995, 1997, & 2000 Workshop materials
CD-ROM Introduction & Search Strategies Short Course.
Research Strategies Short Course
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Texas State Library, Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council (1997-2001) Teresa Blodgett 4
Texas State Library, Library Services and Construction Act Advisory Council (1995-1997)
College of Home Economics Curriculum Committee
OCLC Reference Services Advisory Committee (1991-1994).
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Library Association (ALA) 1985-1994
Texas Library Association (TLA) 1981-1982, 1985-Present
2001-Present - Member Professional Rights, Responsibilities, and
Recruitment Committee
2000-Present - Member of the Telecommunications Committee
1990-Present - Member - Automation Round Table
1990-Present - Member - Reference Round Table
1988-1994 - Member - Continuing Education Committee
1991-1992 - Chair - Continuing Education Committee
1985-Present Member - Government Documents Round Table (GODORT)
1989-1990 Past Chair & TLA GODORT liaison to ALA GODORT
1988-1989 Chair - Government Documents Round Table
1987-1989 Vice Chair - Government Documents Round Table
1986-1988 Member - Professional Rights & Responsibility Committee
Association for Educational Communications & Technology 1990-1996
Texas Association for Educational Technology 1990-1999
Texas Computer Education Association 1990-Present
HONORS
2000-2001 Outstanding Graduate Part-Time Instructor, College of Education, Texas Tech University
2001 Excellence in Communication Award, HealthNet, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Most Programs Presented 2001
2001 Excellence in Communication Award, HealthNet, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
“Program 4421: Microsoft Word: Basics of Formatting”
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest. Marquis Who’s Who. 1997 ed.
Who’s Who in American Education. Marquis Who’s Who. 1993, 1994 ed.
Who’s Who in American Women. Marquis Who’s Who. 1994 ed.
Who’s Who in American Women. Marquis Who’s Who. 2002-2003 ed.
Who’s Whe in American Women. Marquis Who’ Who. 2005-2007 ed.
REFERENCES: Provided on Request
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