FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY
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Kim MacGregor
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Dr. MacGregor has a background in educational technology. She teaches courses in educational research, research methodology, and program evaluation. Her two areas of research interest are understanding the psycho-social factors related to using computers in diverse learning environments, and understanding how computers are effectively integrated into school based learning communities.
PUBLICATIONS:
MacGregor, S.K. (2007). Creating positive change across Louisiana through service: Impacts of the Louisiana Delta Service Corps (LDSC). Technical Report submitted to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Vavasseur, C., & MacGregor, S.K. (2007). Extending content-based professional development through online communities of practice. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(4), 517-536.
MacGregor, S. K. (in press). Museum education. In F. English (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational leadership. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
MacGregor, S. K. (in press). Operational definitions. In F. English (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational leadership. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Vavasseur, C., & MacGregor, S.K. (in press). Extending content-based professional development through online communities of practice. Journal of Research on Technology in Education.
Lou, Y., & MacGregor, S.K. (2006). Enhancing project-based learning through online between-group collaboration. Educational Research and Evaluation, 10(4-6), 419-44.
MacGregor, S.K. (2006). Operational definitions. In F. English (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational leadership (pp. 712-714). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.
MacGregor, S.K. (2006). Museum education. In F. English (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational leadership (pp. 681-682). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications.
Thomas, W. R., & MacGregor, S. K. (2005). Online project-based learning: How collaborative strategies and problem solving processes impact performance. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 16(1), 83-107.
Lou, Y., & MacGregor, S. K. (2004). Enhancing project-based learning through online
between-group collaboration. Educational Research and Evaluation, 10(5/6), 419-440.
MacGregor S. K., & Lou,Y. (2004). Web-based learning: How task scaffolding and
website design support knowledge acquisition. Journal of Research on Technology in
Education, 37(2), 161-175.
PRESENTATIONS:
MacGregor, S.K. (2007, December). Expanding boundaries of graduate school education: Bringin research expertise to community partners. Chancellor’s Showcase on Service Learning & Civic Engagement, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
MacGregor, S.K, Barker, M., & Dochterman, M. (2007, April). Service-learning through multiple lenses: Bringing service, learning, and cultural differences into FOCUS. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.
MacGregor, S.K., & Vavasseur, C. (2007, April). Translating policy into practice: An analysis of principal-teacher mentoring in an online community of practice. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.
MacGregor, S.K., & Dochterman, M. (2007, March). FOCUS: Seeing Service-learning through multiple lenses. Presented at the annual Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education, New Orleans, Louisiana.
MacGregor, S.K. (2007, March). Models of community-university partnerships for service-learning. Presented at faculty development workshop for CCELL, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Vavasseur, C., & MacGregor, S.K. (2006, July). Principals and online communities of practice: Supporting middle school teachers. Presented at the meeting of Louisiana Leads: Every child. Every classroom. Every School., New Orleans, Louisiana.
Vavasseur, C., & MacGregor, S.K. (2006, June). Online communities of practice: Principals and teachers reforming instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference, San Diego, California.
MacGregor, S.K., Beck, J., et al. (2006, April). Co-constructing knowledge: Dynamics of the service-learning triad. Presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California.
MacGregor, S.K., Green, M., Beck, J., & Trahan, M. (2006, April). How faculty optimize service-learning experiences: The role of participatory leadership and course structure. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California.
MacGregor, S.K. (2006, April). Discussant for Div. J: Postsecondary Education. Collaborative and Service Learning. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California.
MacGregor, S. K., & Matthews, B. L. (2005, June). Faculty role in facilitating student engagement through service learning in university courses. Paper presented at the International Conference on Civic Engagement and Service Learning, Galway, Ireland.
MacGregor, S. K., & Matthews, B. L. (2005, June). Triangulating NSSE and student focus group data to document the effectiveness of a living-learning program. Paper presented at the annual National Student Affairs Assessment and Retention Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
MacGregor, S. K., & Lou, Y. (2005, April). Web-based Learning: How task scaffolding and website design support knowledge acquisition. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
MacGregor, S. K., Matthews, B. L., & Witenstein, M. (2005, April). Examining the multi-faceted concept of academic engagement in a residential learning community. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Lasserre-Cortez, S., MacGregor, S.K. & Witenstein, M. (2005, February). Effects of variations in formats on focus group participation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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In the news
College of Education Faculty Present at the 2008 AERA Conference in NY
LSU College of Education Hosts Honors Convocation
MacGregor Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
College of Education Participates in Fourth Annual Community Bound Service Plunge
** Note: For a more complete listing of faculty publications, presentations, awards, and outreach, please visit our annual reports page.
