Ronda Blevins

 RondaM. Blevins

Ronda M. Blevins

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Biography

Roane State Community College - Criminal Justice

Graduate Advising Coordinator at Carson-Newman University
Higher Education
Ronda
Blevins
Jefferson City, Tennessee
• Seasoned in conceiving and building classes from the ground up through proven competencies in Criminal Justice and Sociology administration, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment. Currently teaching Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, and Understanding Terrorism in online and hybrid formats after developing these classes to be delivered in these formats for the first time at the institution.
• Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results.
• Holds Doctorate in Education, Education Specialist, Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, and Bachelors Degree in Sociology
• Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software such as D2L, Blackboard, WebCT, and MindTap
• Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning and knowledge.


Experience

  • Carson-Newman University

    Graduate Advising Coordinator

    Ronda worked at Carson-Newman University as a Graduate Advising Coordinator

  • Carson-Newman University

    Graduate Assistant in Education

    I assist with the processing of graduate applications, maintaining and receiving departmental accreditation, and assisting professors.

  • Roane State Community College

    Adjunct Professor - Criminal Justice

    As part of a world class faculty serving the East Tennessee community, my goal is to provide excellent academic instruction to those seeking their degree in criminal justice.

    In my role, I am responsible for developing and maintaining an active classroom dedicated to learning; curriculum development for on campus delivery, web based delivery, and hybrid learning environments; and maintaining stellar records to include student attendance, academic performance, and student trend tracking. I am also a member of the criminal justice advisory board which works closely with community stakeholders to ensure ready and relevant delivery of vital topics in our field of study.

    My current class load consists of classes focusing on juvenile delinquency, terrorism, criminal procedure, and criminal law.

    As part of my curriculum design responsibilities, I have assisted in the migration of on campus courses to the hybrid and web based delivery arenas. To accomplish this task, I became proficient in the use of online learning management systems to include Momentum, a D2L product, and have established a videocast/podcast feed for each course through the iTunesU platform. This advance in technology based delivery captures the younger student's mind, ensuring greater comprehension of the material and enhancing the student's ability to critically think in the field. It also allows non-traditional students the opportunity to take classes to better their careers while still allowing them to work in a traditional setting.

  • Roane State Community College

    Adult Education Supervisor

    Ronda worked at Roane State Community College as a Adult Education Supervisor

  • Knox County Schools/Career Magnet Academy

    Criminal Justice Instructor

    Ronda worked at Knox County Schools/Career Magnet Academy as a Criminal Justice Instructor

  • First Baptist Church

    Publications Ministry Assistant

    Responsible for all publications, websites, social media, advertising, and church calendaring.

Education

  • University of Cincinnati

    M.S

    Criminal Justice

  • Carson-Newman University

    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

    Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
    Curriculum and Instructional Leadership

  • Carson-Newman University

    Ed.S.

    Curriculum and Instructional Leadership

  • Carson-Newman University

    Graduate Advising Coordinator



  • Carson-Newman University

    Graduate Assistant in Education


    I assist with the processing of graduate applications, maintaining and receiving departmental accreditation, and assisting professors.

Publications

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Understanding Terrorism

    SAGE

    I served as a reviewer for Gus Martin's book "Understanding Terrorism."

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Understanding Terrorism

    SAGE

    I served as a reviewer for Gus Martin's book "Understanding Terrorism."

  • I Just Want Them to Participate!

    ACJS

    A presentation on engaging students in online and face-to face classroom settings.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Understanding Terrorism

    SAGE

    I served as a reviewer for Gus Martin's book "Understanding Terrorism."

  • I Just Want Them to Participate!

    ACJS

    A presentation on engaging students in online and face-to face classroom settings.

  • College . . . Where a Kid Can be a Kid

    Roane State Community College Ed Tech Academy 2013

    We co-authored and co-presented on the use of iPads in the classroom at the Roane State Ed Tech Academy. While this may be a bad reference back to the days of Chuck E. Cheese's "Where a Kid can Be a Kid," but it can definitely apply to our classes and the ways that we use technology to present material and engage our students. Today, iPads in the classroom can help us develop methods of learning beyond anything we have seen in the past and can bring the fun back into education for both students and professors. You may be asking why we need fun in education. If you look back at when you were in school, you probably remember the most from those classes that were fun and educational. The use of iPads allows us to bring that dynamic back into our college classrooms to help our students learn things that will stick with them. When we use iPads to enhance learning opportunities in the adult learning environment, the outcome can be students engaged in learning that can last a lifetime.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Understanding Terrorism

    SAGE

    I served as a reviewer for Gus Martin's book "Understanding Terrorism."

  • I Just Want Them to Participate!

    ACJS

    A presentation on engaging students in online and face-to face classroom settings.

  • College . . . Where a Kid Can be a Kid

    Roane State Community College Ed Tech Academy 2013

    We co-authored and co-presented on the use of iPads in the classroom at the Roane State Ed Tech Academy. While this may be a bad reference back to the days of Chuck E. Cheese's "Where a Kid can Be a Kid," but it can definitely apply to our classes and the ways that we use technology to present material and engage our students. Today, iPads in the classroom can help us develop methods of learning beyond anything we have seen in the past and can bring the fun back into education for both students and professors. You may be asking why we need fun in education. If you look back at when you were in school, you probably remember the most from those classes that were fun and educational. The use of iPads allows us to bring that dynamic back into our college classrooms to help our students learn things that will stick with them. When we use iPads to enhance learning opportunities in the adult learning environment, the outcome can be students engaged in learning that can last a lifetime.

  • Using iPads to Increase Outcomes

    American Association of Adjunct Educators

    Presented via Adobe Connect to adjunct educators about ways to utilize iPads in both a school-furnished iPad setting and a BYOD setting to engage students with the material being presented.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Understanding Terrorism

    SAGE

    I served as a reviewer for Gus Martin's book "Understanding Terrorism."

  • I Just Want Them to Participate!

    ACJS

    A presentation on engaging students in online and face-to face classroom settings.

  • College . . . Where a Kid Can be a Kid

    Roane State Community College Ed Tech Academy 2013

    We co-authored and co-presented on the use of iPads in the classroom at the Roane State Ed Tech Academy. While this may be a bad reference back to the days of Chuck E. Cheese's "Where a Kid can Be a Kid," but it can definitely apply to our classes and the ways that we use technology to present material and engage our students. Today, iPads in the classroom can help us develop methods of learning beyond anything we have seen in the past and can bring the fun back into education for both students and professors. You may be asking why we need fun in education. If you look back at when you were in school, you probably remember the most from those classes that were fun and educational. The use of iPads allows us to bring that dynamic back into our college classrooms to help our students learn things that will stick with them. When we use iPads to enhance learning opportunities in the adult learning environment, the outcome can be students engaged in learning that can last a lifetime.

  • Using iPads to Increase Outcomes

    American Association of Adjunct Educators

    Presented via Adobe Connect to adjunct educators about ways to utilize iPads in both a school-furnished iPad setting and a BYOD setting to engage students with the material being presented.

  • Engaging Higher Education Students Using Differentiated Instruction Strategies Webinar

    NISOD

    I presented for NISOD on how to utilize DI strategies in the higher education classroom, regardless of whether the class is face to face, online, or hybrid.

  • Using Technology to “Flip” Your Hybrid Classroom

    Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Presented on utilizing different technologies to engage students in a flipped and/or hybrid classroom. I used examples of discussion boards, Socrative, Adobe Connect, DropBox, etc.

  • Understanding Terrorism

    SAGE

    I served as a reviewer for Gus Martin's book "Understanding Terrorism."

  • I Just Want Them to Participate!

    ACJS

    A presentation on engaging students in online and face-to face classroom settings.

  • College . . . Where a Kid Can be a Kid

    Roane State Community College Ed Tech Academy 2013

    We co-authored and co-presented on the use of iPads in the classroom at the Roane State Ed Tech Academy. While this may be a bad reference back to the days of Chuck E. Cheese's "Where a Kid can Be a Kid," but it can definitely apply to our classes and the ways that we use technology to present material and engage our students. Today, iPads in the classroom can help us develop methods of learning beyond anything we have seen in the past and can bring the fun back into education for both students and professors. You may be asking why we need fun in education. If you look back at when you were in school, you probably remember the most from those classes that were fun and educational. The use of iPads allows us to bring that dynamic back into our college classrooms to help our students learn things that will stick with them. When we use iPads to enhance learning opportunities in the adult learning environment, the outcome can be students engaged in learning that can last a lifetime.

  • Using iPads to Increase Outcomes

    American Association of Adjunct Educators

    Presented via Adobe Connect to adjunct educators about ways to utilize iPads in both a school-furnished iPad setting and a BYOD setting to engage students with the material being presented.

  • Engaging Higher Education Students Using Differentiated Instruction Strategies Webinar

    NISOD

    I presented for NISOD on how to utilize DI strategies in the higher education classroom, regardless of whether the class is face to face, online, or hybrid.

  • The Adobe Connect Experience: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate!

    Roane State Ed Tech Academy

    Co-presented on utilizing Adobe Connect in the classroom to connect with students, allow for collaboration, and effectively communicate.

Positions

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

    Steering Committee Chair for TLS Section

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