Kathryn Sky Tomlinson, PHDED, MSIDT
drkatskytom@gmail.com
(801)859-6298
Professional Summary
Dr. Tomlinson’s background is in Community Media, teaching citizens how to use digital technology to become active producers versus passive consumers of information in Dallas, Texas and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Earning a BA in Radio/Television from the University of Texas at Arlington, she developed and taught curriculum in the Music and Video Business program at the Art Institute of Dallas and has produced award-winning videos and television programs. Dr. Tomlinson earned an MS in Instructional Design Technology from Walden University to keep up with technological innovations in teaching and learning. She completed her dissertation, entitled “Understanding Instructional Needs of Entrepreneurs Learning Social Media Marketing”, to obtain a PhD in Education Technology and Human Sciences with a specialization in Learning, Instruction, & Innovation.
Currently teaching online for the College of Education at Grand Canyon University Master of Science in Instructional Design; and, Touro College Graduate School of Education M.S. in Education and Special Education, Educational Technology in General and Special Education.
Summary of Qualifications
- PhD in Education Technology experience in research and education online
- Instructional Design Technology creating and implementing courses online
- Conference presenter and planner, technologist, award recipient, mentor, board member, and community volunteer
- Skills: education, entrepreneurship, media and content creation, social media marketing, SEO, research development, course development, leadership
Education
2022, Ph.D. in Education, Walden University – Minneapolis, Educational Technology
2014, M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology, Walden University – Minneapolis, Online Learning
Courses Taught
Touro University – Educational Technology in General and Special Education – EDSN 650
Grand Canyon University – Introduction to Instructional Design – EID 500
Grand Canyon University – Systematic Design of Instruction – EID 510
Grand Canyon University – Research & Evaluation for Systems & Experiences – EID-520
Grand Canyon University – Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning – EID-525
Grand Canyon University – Instructional Design Capstone – EID 590
Grand Canyon University – Multi-Media for Learning – EID 505
Arkansas State University – Socially Interactive Technology in Education – ELTI 6103
Arkansas State University – Leadership in Interactive Technology in Education – ELTI 6213
Arkansas State University – Assessing Technology Standards – ELTI 6313
Arkansas State University – Capstone/Internship Instructional Technology – ELTI 6433
Arkansas State University – Second Language Assessment – EESL 6643
Arkansas State University – Teaching People From Other Cultures – EESL 6663
Arkansas State University – Practicum in English as a Second Language – EESL 6673
Professional Certifications
2025, AI for Tomorrow’s Teachers, Transforming Teacher Preparation, ISTE & ASCD
2020, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), International Open Academy
2013, Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology, Walden University
Professional Development
2025, AI+ Open Education Initiative, Professional Education & Judicious Use of AI, MIT
2025, Open Arkansas Conference, Keynote: The implications of AI for our work using OER
2025, 32nd Annual Students in Transition, Virtual Conference
2025, Generative AI Today – Exploring the Latest Advancements and Ethical Considerations,
Dr. Torrey Trust, University of Massachusetts Amherst
2025, Faculty Development Tools for Zoom/YuJa & Canvas, Touro University
2025, Create an Engaging Convention Presentation, Learner Engagement Division, AECT
2025, Association for Educational Communication & Technology, AECT, 2025 Leadership Summit
2025, Designing an Engaging Syllabus, Learner Engagement Division meeting, AECT
2025, Assessment Summit, Touro University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
2024, Teaching Outside the Box-Integrating AI within a Centralized Curriculum, GCU CIRT
2024, Conducting a Literature Review (Some) Tips & Strategies – Ray Pun, Sage Publishing
2024, Using AI with Rubrics and Feedback, Risepoint Webinars & Workshops
2024, CETL-CILT Faculty Development with Drs. Rob Eaton & Bonnie Moon, Touro University
2024, Cognitive Dimensions of AI-Positive Pedagogy, The National Institute on AI in Society
2024, Strategies for Shifting Student Mindsets in AI-Enhanced learning, GCU faculty conference
2024, Differentiated Learning Workshop, Touro University, Graduate School of Education
2024, Auto-Rubric On-Demand Workshop, GCU Center for Innovation in Research on Teaching
2024, Grant funding made simple: essential tips for faculty & staff, GCU faculty conference
2024, Unlocking potential of existing classroom data in SoTL research, GCU faculty conference
2024, Powering faculty & student research: research & conference funding, GCU faculty conference
2024, Cultivating character in higher education: strategies for integration, GCU faculty conference
2024, Civil Dialogue Series: Difficult Conversations, Grand Canyon University
2024, Supercharging your Zoom classroom, Touro webinar
2024, Innovations in the Instructional Design Process, Charles Reigeluth, AECT webinar
2024, Professors of Instructional Design Conference, PIDT2024
2024, Supporting your work with evidence-based research. 2024 LOPE Conference
2024, Arkansas Council of Women in Higher Education 2024 Conference
2024, Stop the Melt, Student Success Starts Week Zero, Academic Partnerships webinar
2023, Low-Cost, No-Cost, and Open Educational Resources for Your Course, Faculty eCommons
2023, Course Quality Review, Quality Matters, Academic Partnerships webinar
2023, Mirroring Professional Experience in Your Classroom, Academic Partnerships webinar
2023, Providing Effective Feedback-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Exploring the Uses of AI-Generated Software-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Title IX On Demand Workshop-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Boosting Student Online Success-On Demand-Virtual
2023, General Data Protection Regulation Compliance Module-On Demand-Virtual
2023, FERPA-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Re-Imagining GCU Courses With AI – Current Processes and Applications-On Demand-Virtual
2023, NCAA Division I Compliance-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Academic Integrity-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Welcome to AI: Meet Your New TA Transforming Higher Education-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Artificial Intelligence – Classroom and Curricular Implications-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Active Threats Response Training-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Doctrinal Statement On Demand Workshop-On Demand-Virtual
2023, Participation On Demand Workshop-On Demand-Virtual
2023, CV Builder-On Demand-Face To Face/Virtual
2023, Comparison of Literature Review articles: Students-Written vs AI-Generated (ChatGPT)
Work Experience
2023 – Present, Adjunct Professor, Grand Canyon University
2024 – SME on revision committee for EID-510 Systematic Design of Instruction
2024 – SME on revision committee for MS in Instructional Design GCU graduate program
2023 – Present, Adjunct Professor, Touro University
2023 – 2024, Adjunct Professor, Arkansas State University
2019 – 2023 High-Impact Tutor online, Intervene K-12
2019 – 2022, ESL Tutor: “TeacherSky”, Hallo English & Qkids English
2014 – Present, Education Consultant, SkylockSolutions, LLC
2010 – 2014, Instructional Designer, Keelworks Foundation
2003 – 2010, Station Manager/Trainer, Community Access Television
1992 – 2002, Instructor, Art Institute of Dallas, Texas
Memberships & Conference Attendance
2025, Arkansas Open Education Resource Conference, Open Arkansas, North Arkansas College
2025, Engaging Ideas Task Force, Learner Engagement Division, AECT
2025, AECT, Ethics Committee, Bylaws Committee, Leadership Development Committee
2025, AECT, Learner Engagement Division, division member
2024 AECT Association for Education Communications & Technology International Conference
2024 AECT Journal of Technology Integrated Lessons & Teaching JTILT, peer reviewer
2024 AECT Technology Integrated Learning, division member
2024 AECT Accessibility Committee, member
2024 Ambassador for Social Presence Literacy Lab, Grand Canyon University
2024 LOPE Conference, AI-enhanced pedagogy: Guiding Emerging Technologies in Education
ACWHE – Arkansas Council for Women in Higher Education
AECT – Association for Education Communications & Technology
ITSE – International Society for Technology in Education
KDP – Kappa Delta Pi – Honor Society for Educators
NSLS – Sigma Alpha Pi – National Society for Leadership Success
International Language Summit 2021 – hosted by Hallo English
Publications
Tomlinson, K A. (2022). Understanding Instructional Needs of Entrepreneurs Learning Social Media Marketing. ProQuest.
Courses for implementation on Hallo English 2020-2022
Fayetteville Free Weekly, monthly Community Media column 2005-2010
Honors and Awards
2022, Outstanding Livestream Teacher of the Year, Hallo English
2022, National Society of Leadership and Success member, Sigma Alpha Phi
2022, Golden Key International Honor Society member, Kappa Delta Phi
2015, Senate and House Citations from the State of Arkansas, recognition for assisting citizens in “Crossing the Digital Divide” through work in community media., State of Arkansas
2010, The Marion Orton Leadership Award, Community Access Television, Fayetteville Arkansas
Conference Presentations
2025, October. Students in Transition, University of South Carolina. “Leveling the Playing Field: Socioeconomic Impact on Student Persistence.” Tribble, D., Speight, A., Tomlinson K.S.
2009 “The Convergence of Community Media and the Internet”, speaker Create, Connect, Community Media Regional Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Grants Awarded
2009, Community Media Grant, Charles Benton Foundation
2006 Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation Grant, Community Access Television
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