Taralynn Hartsell

Dr. Taralynn Hartsell is an Associate Professor at The University of Southern Mississippi where she currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Instructional Technology and Design programs. She earned her Ph.D. in Language, Reading, & Culture at The University of Arizona, with a focus on educational technologies. Her research interests include gender and technology, distance learning, math and science education concerning the implementation of technology, and instructional design. Dr. Hartsell has published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia entries in various publications, and has been serving as an editorial reviewer for two international journals.

Publications

Introduction to Technology Integration and Leadership
Introduction to Technology Integration and Leadership
Taralynn Hartsell, Shuyan Wang. © 2016. 17 pages.
An effective technology leader is a public advocate of the mission-driven use of technology, capable of providing guidance in various aspects of using technologies such as...
Improving Teachers' Self-Confidence in Learning Technology Skills and Math Education through Professional Development
Improving Teachers' Self-Confidence in Learning Technology Skills and Math Education through Professional Development
Taralynn Hartsell, Sherry S. Herron, Houbin Fang, Avinash Rathod. © 2014. 16 pages.
Using technology tools in math instruction can help stimulate problem-solving skills and understanding of math concepts. However, teachers need to be confident in their abilities...
Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership
Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership
Shuyan Wang, Taralynn Hartsell. © 2013. 361 pages.
As new technology continues to emerge, the training and education of learning new skills and strategies become important for professional development. Therefore, technology...
Introduction to Technology Integration and Leadership
Introduction to Technology Integration and Leadership
Taralynn Hartsell, Shuyan Wang. © 2013. 17 pages.
An effective technology leader is a public advocate of the mission-driven use of technology, capable of providing guidance in various aspects of using technologies such as...
Improving Teachers’ Self-Confidence in Learning Technology Skills and Math Education through Professional Development
Improving Teachers’ Self-Confidence in Learning Technology Skills and Math Education through Professional Development
Taralynn Hartsell, Sherry S. Herron, Houbin Fang, Avinash Rathod. © 2012. 15 pages.
Using technology tools in math instruction can help stimulate problem-solving skills and understanding of math concepts. However, teachers need to be confident in their abilities...
Who's Talking Online? A Descriptive Analysis of Gender & Online Communication
Who's Talking Online? A Descriptive Analysis of Gender & Online Communication
Taralynn Hartsell. © 2005. 13 pages.
This preliminary descriptive study investigated the association between gender and online communication and involved participants from an online graduate course. The study...