Curriculum vitæ
contact information
Email: csluder at indiana.edu
education
June 2007
Ph.D. Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University.
Dual minor in Educational Psychology and Information Science.
Dissertation title: Location and Gender as Variables Affecting
Social Networks in a
Children's Multi-User Virtual Environment.
1997
M.S. Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University.
Joint minor in Computer Science and Information Science.
1994
B.S. Biology, Indiana University. Conducted
instructor-supervised independent research.
research interests
Instructional technology support and development for adult
learners. Creation of informal performance support networks using
computer-mediated communication. Use of Computer-Mediated Discourse
Analysis and Social Network Analysis to evaluate social learning
environments.
publications
Barab, S., Dodge, T., Tuzun, H., Job-Sluder, K., Jackson, C.,
Arici, A., Job-Sluder, L., Carteaux, R., Jr., Gilbertson, J., &
Heiselt, C. (in press). The Quest Atlantis Project: A
socially-responsive play space for learning. In B. E. Shelton &
D. Wiley (Eds.), The Educational Design and Use of Simulation
Computer Games. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense
Publishers.
Job-Sluder, K., & Barab, S. A. (2004). Shared
“we” and shared
“they” indicators of group
identity in online teacher professional development. In
S. A. Barab, R. Kling, &
J. H. Gray (Eds.), Designing for
Virtual Communities in the Service of
Learning (pp. 377-403).
New York: Cambridge University Press.
Job-Sluder, K. (2004, June). Local vs. global networks:
Network analysis of a multi-user virtual environment. In
Proceedings of the sixth international conference of the
learning sciences. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
(Dissertation proposal presented at the ICLS Doctoral Consortium,
Santa Monica, CA. June 24, 2004.)
Job-Sluder, K., Hanek, G., & Zhang, H. (2003). User needs
analysis study for improving bibliographic features of
OpenOffice.org (Tech. Rep.).
OpenOffice.org. (Needs analysis created for the OpenOffice.org
bibliographic database project)
Herring, S. C., Job-Sluder, K., Scheckler,
R. K., & Barab, S. A. (2002). Searching
for safety online: Managing
“trolling” in a feminist
forum. Information Society, 18(5),
371–383.
Barab, S. A., MaKinster, J., Moore, J.,
Cunningham, D., & The ILF Design Team. (2001). Designing and
building an online community: The struggle to support sociability
in the Inquiry Learning Forum. Educational Technology
Research and Development, 49(4),
71–96.
presentations
Job-Sluder, K. (June 2006). Automated social network analysis
of a children's MUVE. Paper accepted for
presentation at the International Conference of the Learning
Sciences. June 2006.
Job-Sluder, K. (April 2006). Location and gender as variables
affecting social networks in a
children's multi-user virtual environment. Paper
accepted for presentation at the American Educational Research
Association.
Job-Sluder, K. (2003). The best things in life are free: Open
source software in education. Paper presented at the Instructional
Systems Technology Conference, Bloomington, IN.
Job-Sluder, K. (2002). Cryptography: A guide to protecting
your files for consultants, educators and researchers. Paper
presented at the Instructional Systems Technology Conference,
Bloomington, IN.
work experience
Aug 2007-Present
Student Technology Center Consultant. Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN. Provided on-site customer service for users of
Indiana University public computing labs. Provided support for
clients using a diverse computer systems and peripherals including
Windows XP, Apple OS X, DV tape decks, Korg electronic keyboards,
and large-format printers. Enforced policies designed to maintain
high quality of service for all customers.
Mar 2005–Present
Independent Instructional Consultant. Bloomington, IN.
Developing instructional materials and technology consulting as an
independent contractor for clients including Pearson Custom
Education, The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, and
The Yearbook of Comparative and General
Literature.
Jan 2006–Aug 2006
Teaching Technology Lab. Equipment Pool Manager, School of
Education, Indiana University Bloomington, IN. Managed inventory of
audio and visual media production equipment. Developed job-aids and
documentation. Supervised work-study students.
Oct 2005–Jan 2005
Conference Assistant, International Conference for the
Learning Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Managed
proposal review process. Provided technical assistance for
conference participants via email contacts. Created data analysis
summaries for acceptance decision process.
Sep 2005–Jan 2005
Teaching Technology Lab Assistant, School of Education,
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Proctored technology
assessments for pre-service teachers. Provided instruction and
support for video and multimedia software.
Jun 2005–Sep 2005
Course Writer, Pearson Custom Education, Indianapolis, IN.
With coauthor, adapted a college-level course on presentations in
business to a web-based project-centered format. Redesigned course
to meet new time constraints. Developed course outline, project
scaffolds and supporting materials. Coauthored text for web-based
instructional materials.
Jun 2004–Jun 2005
Design and Development Assistant, Quest Atlantis, Indiana
University, Bloomington, IN. Developed structures for participation
within a Multi-User Virtual Environment for late elementary
students. Conducted Social Network and Discourse Analysis research
on text created by participants.
Aug 2003–Jun 2004
Design Assistant, Inquiry Learning Forum, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN. Production of multi-media resources for
pre-service teachers including video and web page production.
Aug 1999–Aug 2002
Graduate Assistant, Inquiry Learning Forum Project, Indiana
University, Bloomington, IN. Helped with the design and
implementation of NSF-funded Internet-based professional
development system for Math and Science teachers. Development
responsibilities included HTML editing, prototyping database
interfaces, project management, usability testing and video
production. Conducted research using design experiment and
discourse analysis methods
Aug 1997–Aug 1999
Email Consultant, University Information Technology Services,
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Answered client questions over
email. Created mailing list archiving software and problem tracking
software.
Sep 1996–Aug 1997
Classroom Technology Assistant, Indiana University,
Bloomington, IN. Worked on management team for technology enhanced
classrooms on the Bloomington campus. Acted as an advocate for
instructor needs. Trained instructors to use multimedia technology
in classrooms.
teaching
Spring 2002
Instructional Development Processes, Instructional Systems
Technology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Supervised and
evaluated masters-level students with first year multimedia
development.
Fall 2001
Instructional Design and Development, Instructional Systems
Technology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Supervised and
evaluated masters-level students with first year instructional
design projects.
Fall 1995-Spring 1996
Basic Computing Applications. Computer Science, Indiana
University, Bloomington, IN. Taught entry-level computer skills to
undergraduate college students.
other experience
June 2007-Present
Volunteer Desk Jockey and Audio Producer, WFHB Community
Radio, Bloomington, IN. Managed front desk of community radio
station one afternoon/week. Assisted with setup and tear-down of
studios for public affairs programming. Edited audio interviews for
local news broadcasts.
technical skills
Programming Languages: Python, Common Lisp, perl, Javascript,
Java.
Analysis: Quantitative analysis using R, SPSS. Social Network
Analysis, Structural and Semantic Discourse Analysis.
Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X, Microsoft Windows XP,
Linux.
Documentation: Adobe InDesign, LaTeX and Microsoft Word.