CCU Instructional Technology

10/05/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Winslow! We're so proud of your outstanding achievement!

We are proud to announce 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰, professor of Instructional Technology, as the recipient of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐓𝐂 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 at 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🏫🎉

Since joining CCU in 1997, Dr. Winslow has inspired thousands of students, expanding computer science access through a Google grant and boosting local math scores with his multiyear robotics research. Spadoni College Dean Jamia Richmond praised him as "a scholar of remarkable productivity, a transformative instructor, and a visionary communicator."

Now, he is taking on the next big frontier: artificial intelligence. Don't miss his lecture on how AI instructors and smart technology are shifting the landscape of modern education.

• 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Algorithms, Avatars, and the Evolution of Pedagogical Agency
• 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Oct. 20 | 6:30 p.m.
• 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Johnson Auditorum

This event is 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜, made possible by a generous donation from HTCinc.

10/01/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Kelley Wilkinson Vinson🎓✨

We love catching up with our Instructional Technology alumni! Kelley (Class of 2018, Education Specialist in Instructional Technology) served as the Digital Arts teacher at River Oaks Elementary from 2020 to 2025.

Now, she is stepping into an exciting new chapter as a founding faculty member at Ten Oaks Elementary School, where she is teaching 4th grade! 🍎✨

09/29/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Christine Banks 🎓✨

From the Philippines to Thailand and now South Carolina, Christine Banks is making an impact as a 7th-grade ELA teacher! 📚🍎

Her graduate degree in Instructional Technology from Coastal Carolina University helps her integrate innovative strategies and tech into her classroom to support multilingual and diverse learners. Plus, her classroom "College Corner" proudly represents CCU to inspire her students to pursue higher education! 🌴💙

We’re so proud of the amazing work our CCU Instructional Tech alumni are doing! 📊💡

09/25/2026

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Woodle 🎓

We love seeing where our Instructional Technology alumni land!

After graduating with her Master of Education in Instructional Technology in December 2022, Kyle secured a position teaching online Physical Education at the Cyber Academy of South Carolina, a virtual public charter school.

Using the professional portfolio and instructional design skills developed during her master's program, Kyle confidently creates engaging virtual learning environments for her students every day. Beyond the virtual classroom, she also leverages her tech skills as a travel agent to craft custom content and resources for her clients!

Way to make an impact, Kyle! Go Chants!

09/24/2026

Calling all Instructional Technology alumni!

We’d love to hear what you’ve been up to since graduation! Whether you’ve taken on an exciting role, earned a promotion, launched a project, continued your education, or started a new career, we want to celebrate your journey.

📣 Send us a private message with:
• A brief update on what you’re doing now
• A career highlight, accomplishment, or favorite experience since graduating
• An image or photo you’re comfortable having us share

We’ll be featuring alumni in upcoming posts to showcase the many paths our Instructional Technology graduates are taking and the impact they’re making.

, we can’t wait to hear from you and celebrate where your degree has taken you!

09/22/2026

Publication announcement!

"Applied Technologies for Teachers" was written and published this year by some of our very own Instructional Technology faculty! The textbook helps preservice teachers develop and expand conceptual knowledge and practical skills using technology to improve teaching and learning.

Congratulations to Dr. Winslow, Mr. McKenzie, and Dr. Lee on this exciting publication!
https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/applied-technologies-teachers

09/03/2026

Tidbit Thursday!

Did you know that the Instructional Technology hallway has its very own recording studio?

This is where we film videos for classes, interviews, and other fun things! If you want to see how it works, come stop by! We would love to show you around!

09/02/2026

One of our very own! We are proud of you, Dr. Evans!

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate Marvin Evans, Ph.D., for earning the Quality Matters course certification for EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media in the CCU Spadoni College of Education & Social Sciences at Coastal Carolina University ! Join us in celebrating Marvin’s dedication and commitment to excellence in online education!

08/25/2026

New look, same office!

Welcome back Chants! Prince building got an upgrade: new floors! Looks may be deceiving, but we are still in the same place! If you have any questions or want to visit our wonderful professors, you can find us in Prince 205!

06/20/2026

The Center for Professional Learning at the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is hiring an Instructional Technology Specialist!!

Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9baa09cb-6d77-4027-a93c-6a636fef7ec6&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=611589&lang=en_US&source=EN

This is a full-time, remote staff position supporting OLC’s work in high-quality digital learning and professional development. The position may close by early July, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

A few highlights:

• This is a full-time, remote position. There could be 2-3 compensated travel requirements a year for conferences/trainings, but otherwise the role is entirely remote, typically 9-5 local time. The team and org are based in the U.S., but location otherwise is flexible.
• OLC is a non-profit and operates much like many non-profits, with a focus on quality digital learning and professional development as a global accomplishment, and less of a focus on profit. While OLC as an org is non-profit, the team of instructional designers comes from Higher Ed, Corporate, or K12 backgrounds
• Looking for someone in this role that has experience as an LMS support or admin, if possible. As the leader in digital and online learning professional development, OLC uses a wide variety of instructional technology tools and approaches to ID, so a broadly-trained individual is a great candidate!
• This role is customer-facing and collaborates directly with other teams at OLC, including Conferences, Research Center, Quality Assurance, and others, so cross-team experiences are invaluable.

Interested parties should apply! Email [email protected] for questions.