KATHERINE J.

CHARTIER
1323 N 28th Street  Lafayette, Indiana  47904
http://kchartier.weebly.com/
chartier.kj@gmail.com
812-890-3570

EDUCATION

Ph.D. of Science in Education, Learning Design and Technology Expected Spring, 2020
Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana

Masters of Science, Family Consumer and Human Development 2007-2009

Utah State University, Foci Marriage and Family Relations Logan, Utah

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Family and Child Development 2005-2007

Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, Virginia

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant 2016-Present

Purdue University Lafayette, IN
Introduction to Educational Technology
 Facilitated a digital badge based course using Passport for undergraduate students in an
introduction to educational technology course.
 Led weekly lab sessions where students worked to develop instructional design
competency by using technology tools including research and social bookmarking, video
production, presentation, and website development.
 Mentored students through an instructional design project where they developed an
interactive module which included presentations and instructional videos.
 Trained new TA’s via mentorship and co-instruction.

Adjunct Faculty: Psychology 2013-Present

Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette, IN
 Served as course developer and instructor for Human Sexuality, Introduction to
Psychology, and Lifespan Development. Developed all course materials and assessments.
Integrated appropriate technology to enhance learning (e.g., discussions boards, journals,
wikis, videos, interactive modules, presentations, etc.).
 Certified Online Instructor. Implemented best practices for an asynchronous online
course by creating strong rapport by frequent communication and timely feedback.
 Managed course content on Canvas according to state-wide policies and procedures.
Graduate Teaching Assistant 2016-Present
Purdue University Lafayette, IN
Instructional Systems Design
 Collaborated with lead instructor to created weekly in-class activities for a graduate level
instructional design course. Created a video, case scenarios, and led activities where
students practiced skills and dispositions needed to successfully complete authentic ID
projects.
 Mentored students as they completed instructional design projects by giving timely
feedback and leading in class review sessions.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Course Developer 2018-2019

Purdue University Lafayette, IN
 Served as lead instructional designer for an educational technology course re-design
transitioning a digital badge based course into a project based course for undergraduates.
 Enhanced course design by creating interactive instructional materials (e.g., an interactive
PowerPoint, infographics, Storyline e-learning module) to demonstrate key concepts and
serve as examples of educational technology used in a classroom environment.
 Built materials, assignments, and assessments in Blackboard.

Instructional Designer 2018-Present

Paradigm Health and Wellness Lafayette, IN
 Collaborated with wellness coaches to review a leadership training series.
 Created overall program goals and objectives for each lesson.
 Aligned training materials with goals and objectives.
 Trained the trainers to decrease lecture-based presentations and increase learner
engagement by using a variety of technology tools such as interactive polls, videos,
infographics, and hands-on practice/application activities.

Instructional Designer 2017

Purdue Menstrual Health Project Lafayette, IN
HK 675 Project
 Worked on an interdisciplinary team to create a women’s health intervention.
 Conducted needs assessment with target population and collaborated with a local faculty
member who served as the subject matter expert.
 Used technology tools (e.g., Powtoon, Weebly) to create a website to house intervention
materials.
 Results of initial pilot testing indicated intervention success as changes in behavioral and
attitudinal domains were noted and participants reported satisfaction with their
experience.

Instructional Designer 2015

Indiana Veterans Home Lafayette, IN
EDCI 572 Project
 Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify training needs for an upcoming transition
to digital charting.
 Worked with team members to create job aids, certificates of accomplishment, and
evaluation rubrics to motivate employees and track their competency through the
transition to digital charting.

Project Manager 2015

ITaP – Passport Lafayette, IN
EDCI 627 Project
 Collaborated with team members and other stakeholders to define project scope, goals,
and objectives for a software design project.
 Successfully managed team and client relationships.
 Managed timeline and tracked progress to ensured project deliverables were on time and
within scope.

PROGRAM EVALUATION

Program Evaluator Fall 2018

Paradigm Health and Wellness Lafayette, IN
EDCI 650 Project
 Built partnership with a local agency.
 Assessed program and evaluation needs by observing program sessions, consulting with
stakeholders, and analyzing company website and existing evaluation strategies.
 Collaborated with teammate to create a sustainable evaluation plan.
 Presented plan to client and stakeholders.

Program Coordinator 2011-2012

Home Care by Design Lafayette, IN
 Provided new hire training education to over 50 employees and implemented empirically
informed education practices.
 Evaluated overall program effectiveness by conducting on-site staff observations, in-
home visits, and client interviews.
 Worked with agency staff to evaluate, revise and improve existing program, staff
trainings, and educational materials.
 Wrote articles for the company webpage and participated in the company’s care-to-share
network by sharing relevant and scholarly information and resources.

VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE

President 2017
Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology (PALDT) Lafayette, IN
 Managed PALDT team responsibilities and conducted monthly meetings.
 Fostered communication of events and other resources to the LDT program.
 Organized events, secured speakers, and managed the budget.

Secretary/Treasurer 2016
Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology (PALDT) Lafayette, IN
 Managed budget and tracked expenses for all PALDT events.
 Participated in recruitment activities at AECT.
 Supported President in managing events and activities.

Instructional Designer 2015

IU Health Arnett Hospital, Childbirth Education Lafayette, IN
EDCI 572 Project
 Created an Articulate Storyline e-learning module to improve nurses’ effectiveness when
providing patient education.
 Conducted a need/learner analysis which informed the development of workshop goals,
objectives, and assessments.
 Collaborated with the subject matter expert to further refine workshop content.
 Formative evaluation and initial pilot testing indicated projected goals were met, nurses
found the content relevant to their daily task, and the format was enjoyable.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Chartier, K.J. (2018). Developing ID Expertise: Looking Back and Moving Forward. AECT
Conference Round Table.

Exter, M., Alshammari, A., Fernandez, T., Randolph, A., Chartier, K., Kuo, Y., Lancette, S., &
Nemelka, B. (2018). Empowered Guinea Pigs: Stories of cross-disciplinary projects in an
experimental educational software design course. In Hokanson, B., Clinton, C. &
Kaminski, K. (Eds.), Educational Technology and Narrative (165-176). Cham,
Switzerland: Springer.

Chartier, K.J. & Lewandowski, J.L. (2017). Future leaders learning today: Beginning
instructional designer’s reflection on experiential learning and professional practice.
AECT Conference Session Speaker.

Lewandowski, J.L. & Chartier, K.J. (2016). Practicing the Practice: Infusing Experiential
Learning into a Foundational Instructional Design Course. AECT Conference Session
Speaker.

Chartier, K.J. (2014). Teaching techniques that engage and empower students: AIAI/FTFD.
Ivy Tech Community College Adjunct Faculty Conference Session Speaker.
Harris, V.W., Chartier, K. J., & Davis, E. (2010). AIAI-FTFD: A start to finish teaching model
for family life education courses. Family Science Review, 15 (2), 15-23.

Chartier, K.J., Openshaw, D.K., Harris, V.W., Lee, T. (2009). Evaluating the relationship
between women’s sexual desire and satisfaction from a biopsychosocial perspective.
Unpublished Master’s Thesis.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2014-2019

AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS

Learning Community Advocate Award 2016-2017

Purdue University

Custom Rubric Certification 2017

Ivy Tech Community College

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

 Articulate Storyline  Mendeley/Zotero  Kahoot

 Camtasia/iMovie  Weebly/Wix  Poll Everywhere
 Snagit/Jing  Piktochart/Canva  Office/Google Drive