Bio and CV

Short Bio

Dr. Eileen Dittmar is faculty chair, an academic leadership position,  at Capella University where she leads a 65-member online faculty team, collaborates with course development, coordinates University collaboration initiatives to improve the online learner experience, and occasionally teaches online bachelor of business and IT introductory courses.

Eileen is an e-Learning expert, administrator, instructor, trainer and consultant in curriculum, emerging technologies, who provides consultation and training for teachers, universities, state agencies, and school districts. She earned a PhD in Education from Capella University specializing in Instructional Design for Online Learning. Eileen received Capella’s Distinguished Faculty award and is listed twice in Who’s Who of American Teachers.

Eileen has a Masters and Bachelors in Business Education from Western Michigan University. Her Bachelor minors are Accounting and General Business. In 1994 Eileen received Honorary Doctorate from National Association of Investors Clubs for her contributions to investment education in Michigan. She is a Certified Internet Webmaster Associate and a Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor certified.

Studying methodology in teamwork, quality learning, human relations, learning styles, including Dale Carnegie®, Eileen has developed integrated teaching activities and shares ideas as a national presenter.

Awards

In 2005, Eileen received the Capella University Distinguished Faculty award for her contributions to Capella’s online learners and faculty. Eileen is among Who’s Who of American teachers 1998 and 2005 editions. In 2002, Eileen received the Michigan Business Education Association’s Recognition Award recognizing her contributions to teaching business education. Further, she received Honorary Doctorate in Investments from National Association of Investment Clubs, Woman of Achievement from Business and Professional Women Club and Leadership Award from Kent County Chamber of Commerce.

Specialties

E-Learning expert, web tools for learning and teaching,  leadership, strategic planning, faculty management, online teaching, training faculty, instructional design, online course design, developing unique innovative instructional strategies that include emerging technology embedded with academic content.

Research Interests

• Instructional Design for Online Learning
• Information Technology
• Online Academic Leadership
• Faculty Development & Management
• Online Learning
• Online Program Quality
• Online Teaching
• Online Student Retention
• Leadership
• Communication Strategies for the 21st Century Professional
• Emerging Web Technologies
• Mobile Technology
• Information and Communications Technology
• Educational Technology
• Instructional Strategies
• Project Management
• Business, Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Information Technology, and Finance

Education

• Doctorate of Philosophy, Instructional Design for Online Learning Specialization; School of Education, Capella University, Minneapolis Minnesota
• Master of Arts, Business Education, Specialization Teaching Business; School of Business, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Bachelor of Science, Major: Business Education, Double Minor: Accounting and General Business; School of Business, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Honorary Doctorate in Investments awarded from National Association of Investors Corporation
• Studied Langford Quality Learning
• Microsoft Office User Specialist and Master Instructor certified
• Novell Internet Business Strategist certified
• Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Associate certification

Teaching and Academic Experience

Faculty Chair January 2005 to present; Capella University, School of Undergraduate Studies, Minneapolis, Minnesota Academic Leadership. Manage a 65-member online faculty team;  serve as subject matter expert and online learning specialist for bachelor degree new learners, collaborate with course development team to implement course improvements; coordinate University-wide collaboration to improve the new online learner experience; occasionally teach online courses in BS Information Technology and BS Business.

Core Faculty August 2003 to January 2005; Capella University, School of Technology, Minneapolis, Minnesota. First Course lead instructor BS Information Technology program teaching and mentoring other faculty while implementing course improvements.

Adjunct Faculty September 2002 to August 2003; Capella University, School of Technology, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Taught online First Course BS Information Technology, Communicating in New Media, to learners at the beginning of their online degree program to assure their success in the course and program.

Adjunct Faculty Summers 2004 and 2005; Eastern Michigan University, School of Business and Technology, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Taught business technology, accounting, and management professors new technologies and integration strategies for implementation into classes that prepare students for business careers in today’s high tech workplace.

Adjunct Faculty 2003; Western Michigan University, Continuing Education Division, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Taught technology institute for teachers to enhance technology knowledge and integrate technologies into classes.

Adjunct Faculty 1989 to 2003; Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Taught business courses including Principles of Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Business, Business Communications. Integrated Blackboard on-line enhancements with on-ground courses.

Business Technologies Instructor 1990 to 2002 and 1982 to 1989; Taught accounting, computerized accounting, business and technology skills to prepare students for business careers. Initiated and implemented student organization where students achieved state and national recognition for their business and technology skills.

Awards and Achievements

BSIT ABET accreditation team 2011

Quality Matters online course recognition 2007

Blackboard Exemplary Course Best Practice Award 2007

Capella University Harold Abel Distinguished Faculty Award 2005

Listed in Who’s Who of American Teachers 2005,1998 editions

Michigan Business Education Association Recognition Award 2001 for contributions to business and information technology education

National Association of Investors Corporation Honorary Doctorate in Investments 1996

Dale Carnegie Course and graduate assistant 1994

Leadership Award (Grand Rapids Center for Training, arm of Chamber of Commerce) 1988

Woman of Achievement (Business and Professional Women) 1988

Technology, Business, Training, and Consulting Experience

Technology and Training Consultant 1987 to Present

National presenter and publication contributor on topics to ignite educators with integrating emerging technology into academics and course work. Provide program review, gap analysis, and implementation plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Taught courses for business and industry to integrate technology into their business planning and train employees to use technology; specializing in accounting and management training.

Consulted with curriculum for State of Michigan and served as State of Michigan Information Technology Education Consultant.

Directed and managed the Michigan-Macromedia partnership to develop curriculum and training for Business and Information Technology students to prepare for digital design careers

Implemented the Information Technology Career Cluster Initiative in Michigan

Author of three textbooks and numerous projects to assist publishers in bringing technology implementation to business and Information Technology students

Real Estate Agent 1989-1991

Greenridge Realty, Jenison, Michigan

Member of the Million Dollar Club; three-time winner of top salesperson

Business Owner and Corporate Financial Officer 1973-1982

Companies in St. Joseph and Oakland Counties, Michigan

Performed financial operations, business management, and marketing

Presentations

McCrackenDittmar_TCC2012_META Model for Online Faculty Development  presented at TCC Online Conference, virtual presentation, co-presenter Holly McCracken April 17, 2012

Top 25 H.O.T. Web Tools for Today’s Business Educators presented at National Business Education Association’s annual convention Educating for Success in Business and Life! in Boston, MA April 3-7 2012.

“Integrating Mobile Learning Technologies to Positively Impact Learning and Productivity” presented at Society for Information Technology and Teacher Educators (SITE) international convention in Austin, TX March 5-9  2012.

“Beyond Online Teaching with Virtual Presentation Skills”  presented to California Community College system (virtual presentation” March 2, 2012.

“Using a Comprehensive Faculty Development Program to Promote Continuous Quality in Online Teaching” presented at Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education’s online conference Global TIME: Global Conference on Technology, Innovation, Media & Education Feb. 7-9, 2012. (co-present with Holly McCracken)

“Engage the 21st Century Learner with Active Learning and Web Tools” presented at Western Business Education Association/California Business Education Association joint convention Making Waves—Creating Opportunities  in Newport Beach, CA February 18, 2012.

“Beyond Online Teaching with Virtual Presentation Skills” presented at Western Business Education Association/California Business Education Association joint convention Making Waves—Creating Opportunities  in Newport Beach, CA February 19, 2012.

“The Reinvented Binder” presented at Western Business Education Association/California Business Education Association joint convention Making Waves—Creating Opportunities  in Newport Beach, CA February 19, 2012.

M-Technologies: Don’t Leave Home without IT! Presented to Capella University faculty (virtual presentation) January 16, 23012

Top 25 H.O.T. Web Tools for Today’s Business Educators presented at Michigan Business Education Association’s annual convention in Lansing, Michigan November 2-4, 2011.

Top 25 H.O.T. Web Tools for Today’s Business Educators presented at National Business Education Association’s annual convention Educating for Success in Business and Life April 19-23 New Orleans, LA  (Microsoft Word version HOT Web Tools 4-2011)

Using “Just in Time” Web Tools to Engage and Motivate an Online Teaching Faculty presented at Technology, Communities and Colleges (TCC) Online Conference April 12, 2011 (co-presented with Holly McCracken).

Webinar “M-Learning: Don’t Leave Home Without it” virtual presentation  for Capella University faculty November and December 2011.

Computer Workshop “Top 25 H.O.T. Web Tools for Today’s Business Educators” presented at Michigan Business Education Association’s annual convention in Lansing, Michigan November 2-4, 2011.

Computer Workshop “Top 25 H.O.T. Web Tools for Today’s Business Educators,” National Business Education Association’s annual convention Educating for Success in Business and Life April 17-23 New Orleans, LA

Using “Just in Time” Web Tools to Engage and Motivate an Online Teaching Faculty presented at Technology, Communities and Colleges (TCC) Online Conference April 12, 2011 (co-presented with Holly McCracken).

“Motivating and Training Online Faculty with Web Tools” virtual presentation for Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education’s online conference Global TIME: Global Conference on Technology, Innovation, Media & Education Feb. 22-24, 2011 (co-presented with Holly McCracken).

Online Faculty Professional Development Series: Virtual Webinars November 2010 through March 2011 for Capella University

“Webinar 1: Communication Strategies to Connect First Course Learners with the Course, Instructor, and Peers”

“Webinar 2: Communication Strategies to Guide the Critical Thinking Process”

“Webinar 3: Communication Strategies to Guide the Development of an Appropriate Problem Statement”

“Webinar 4: Communications Strategies to Guide the Research Worksheet”

“Webinar 5: Communication Strategies that guide a high-quality, on time Research Paper”

Webinar 6: Communication Strategies for Successful Team Formation and Facilitation”

Webinar 7: Communication Strategies for Faculty “in” the Discussions to Guide Learner Participation and Increase Learning”

“Dr. Dittmar’s 5-Star Online Teaching Strategies” virtual presentation for California Business Ed Association 11-7- 2010

“Dr. Dittmar’s Web-Based Teaching Applications in Business Education” virtual presentation for California Business Ed Association 11-6- 2010

“Professional Development for the 21st Century Business Educator” presented at Michigan Business Education Association October 29, 2010

“Google Docs” virtual presentation for National Business Education Association October 8, 2010

“Dr. Dittmar’s Cool Tools” presented for Michigan Business Education Association and State of Michigan Summer Academy July 16,2010

“Live in Second Life” presented at National Business Education Association, San Diego, April 1, 2010

Computer Workshop “Everything Business Educators Need to Know About Social Networks and Wikis” hands-on computer workshop for National Business Education Association, San Diego, March 31, 2010

Computer Workshop “Everything Business Educators Need to Know About Social Networks and Wikis” hands-on computer workshop for Western Business Education Association, Reno NV, February 15, 2010

“Staying Connected Professional Development for Business Educators” presented to Western Business Education Association, Reno NV, February 14, 2010

“Social Networks and Wikis in Business Education” presented to Michigan Business Education Association October 16, 2009

“Staying Connected with Web 2.0” presented to Michigan Business Education Association October 15, 2009

“Social Networks and Wikis in Business Education” presented to Michigan Business Education Association and State of Michigan Summer Academy July 28, 2009

“Effective Online Teaching” Webinar presented to Capella University faculty April 23, 2009

“Enhancing Business Education with Engaging Web 2.0 Technologies” presented at National Business Education Association April 10, 2009

“Communication Strategies that W.O.R.K.” presented to Capella University faculty October 28, 2008

“Technology Communications for the 21st Century Business Professional” presented at Michigan Department of Education Summer Academy July 15, 2008

“Web 2.0 Technology Communications For the 21st Century Business Professional” presented to Michigan Business Education October 2, 2008

“Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Rev Up Your Internet Searches” presented to National Business Education Association March 20, 2008

Numerous national and virtual presentations for online educators, business and technology educators, administrators, and schools 1995-2007

Publications

Dittmar, Eileen & McCracken Holly (2012). Promoting Continuous Quality Improvement in Online Education: the META Model in the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN) a  Sloan Consortium publication ($5.95 download). Volume 16, Issue 2- March full URL http://sloanconsortium.org/jaln/v16n2/promoting-continuous-quality-improvement-online-education-meta-model shortened URL http://bit.ly/I10fkG

Dittmar, Eileen M. (2012) Virtual Presenter Guide (under development)

Dittmar, Eileen M. (2012) School to Careers Internet projects (under development)

Dittmar, Eileen M. (2011). Interaction in online business education. In L. Gueldenzoph-Snyder (Ed.) Effective online business education (pp. 126–147). Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.

Dittmar, E. M. (2009).  An investigation of instructional design roles and practices used to develop and maintain interactive Web-based learning. Ph.D. dissertation, Capella University, United States — Minnesota. Retrieved May 20, 2009, from Dissertations & Theses @ Capella University database. (Publication No. AAT 3349769).

Bender, S. L., & Dittmar, E. (2006, August). Dealing with difficult online learners. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning.

Learning Medical Word Processing, Projects and Exercises, 2001. ISBN 1562438638. Prentice Hall Publishing. (co-author with Lisa Bucki)

School to Work Internet Research Projects and Applications, 2000. ISBN 156243934. Prentice Hall Publishing. Now available from most online bookstores.

Dittmar, E. (2000) “Integrating High-Level Communication Competencies Into Business Courses” NBEA Forum, April 2000.

Dittmar E. (2000) “The Changing Nature of Work” Keying In, January 2000. (Contributing to Author June Wagner)

International Business Internet Research Projects and Applications, 2000. ISBN 1585770450. Prentice Hall Publishing.

Workplace Enrichment C21 Keyboarding and Information Processing. 2000. ISBN 0538592790. South-Western Education Publishing. (co-author with Karen Bean, Pat Butts, Ann Cooper, Elaine Langlois, Barbara Norstrom, and Aggie White)

Contributions to Textbooks Authored by Others

Computer Concepts Basics. 2004. ISBN 0619182954 Course Technology Division of Thomson Publishing.

Microsoft Office Applications Advanced. 2003. ISBN 0619055006. Course Technology Division of Thomson Publishing.

Investing in Your Future. 2001. ISBN 0538686073. South-Western Education Division of Thomson Publishing.

College Keyboarding with Microsoft Word. 2000. ISBN 0538722517. South-Western Education Division of Thomson Publishing.

Business Internet Research Projects and Applications, 1999. ISBN 156243800X. Prentice Hall Publishing.

Professional Organizations

Active Professional Organizations

Association for Advancement of Computing in Education

Educause: Transforming Education through Information Technologies

International Webmasters Association

Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning–presenter and leader in workshops for teachers

Michigan Business Education Association–Vice President for Professional Development 1996-1998; Region Representative 1998-1999; speaker at conventions and workshops 1996 to 2003

National Business Education Association–presenter at 1999, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 conventions, contributor to NBEA publications; contributing author to annual yearbook 2011 entitled Online Business Education

Sloan Consortium

Society of Information Technology & Teacher Education

Western Cooperative for Educational Technologies

World Association for Online Education – Secretary 2007, Vice President 2008-2010

Previous Professional Organizations

Association for Business Communication–1998-2001

Association for Computing Machinery–2002-2010

Association of Educational Communications and Technology–2006-2010

Information Technology Educators Special Interest Group of Association for Computing Machinery contributor to 2006 publication; presenter 2006 conference–2002-2010

International Society for Technology in Education–2002-2010

International Society of Business Educators–2002-2010

Business Professionals of America (National Student Organization)–Advisor 1991-1998

Grand Rapids Business and Professional Women Club–Officer 1983-1990

National Association of Investment Clubs–Co-founder of Western Michigan Council and clubs, Treasurer 1985-1992

National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC)–Director 1985-1990