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Intro To Instructional Technology (Fall 2013) Reflections Wiki Page: Kim Smith



Hello! My name is Kim Smith, Assistant Director in the Office of Student Financial Aid at The University of Akron. Prior to my arrival, I worked for the Hudson City Schools - Hudson Community Education and Recreation Dept. as their Program Registrar. Part of my responsibility was managing our website and overseeing the implementation of online class registration. I also had the honor and privilege to serve as a Volunteer First Responder EMT-B on the Village of Boston Heights Fire Dept. and truly loved the experience!

After many years of working and raising my family, I decided it was time to go back to school. In 2009 I received my undergraduate degree in Marketing at Walsh University. The accelerated program they offered was a good fit for my schedule. Part of my course schedule included online classes similar to the format of this program.

I am one of a few students in this program who are not in the teaching field. I chose the Instructional Technology Masters program because I am confident it will significantly increase my technology competency to a level that will help me be able to contribute to students and fellow colleagues here at The University of Akron.