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Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Associate Professor / Coordinator for MS in Educational Technology

Department

College of Education & Human Performance

Education

Ed.D., Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis, 2017
M.Ed., Instructional Technology - University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1999
B.S.Ed., Mathematics Education - Dakota State University, 1993

Biography

Dr. Kevin Smith teaches math education, STEM, and educational technology courses in the College of Education. He also serves as the Program Coordinator for the Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) degree. 

Prior to being a faculty member at DSU, he was a Learning Technologist/Instructional Designer for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the Council for Economic Education, and the University of Nebraska. Kevin began his career as a high school math teacher in Columbus, Nebraska.

He has a doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis, a master's degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Nebraska, and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education from Dakota State University.

Contact

Office Location: Kennedy Center
Phone: (605) 256-5177
Email
Website

Smith's teaching interests include:

  • Web authoring
  • Multimedia production
  • Intro to K-12 cybersecurity education
  • Leading evaluation & change in ed tech
  • K-8 math methods
  • Technology for math teachers
  • 6-12 math methods
  • K-8 science & math technology
  • K-8 student teaching supervision
  • 6-12 student teaching supervision

  • 2021 DeWayne Mork Award for Excellence in Service
    • Awarded to one faculty member at Dakota State University each year for excellence in service. Nominated by colleagues and selected by committee.
  • 20 to Watch in 2020
    • The Dakota State Magazine featured twenty faculty, students, and staff to watch in 2020. I was selected by my college dean.
  • 2019 Outstanding DSU Alumni Educator
    • Awarded to one DSU alum each year for their work in education.
  • 2019 Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award
    • Awarded to one quality improvement project at Dakota State University each year. Received this award for writing an innovation grant to bring telepresence robots to DSU. Collaborated with DSU faculty member, Dr. Chris Olson on this project.
  • 2018 DSU Research Symposium – Undergraduate Research Winner
    • I was the faculty mentor for Jessica Dawson’s undergraduate research project: Impact of Instructional Intervention on 7th Grade Mathematics Students Understanding of Proportional Relationships
  • 2017-2018 The Ernest Teagarden Award for Excellence in Teaching
    • Awarded to one faculty member at Dakota State University each year for excellence in teaching. Nominated by colleagues and selected by committee.
  • 2017 Outstanding IDT Doctoral Student at the University of Memphis
    • Awarded to one doctoral student in the Instructional Design and Technology program at the University of Memphis. Nominated by faculty and selected by graduate faculty committee.

  • Floop Founding Teacher & Ambassador - August 2021
  • Google Certified Educator Level I - March 2020
  • Nearpod Certified Educator - February 2019
  • Khan Academy Ambassador - March 2018
  • Flipgrid Ambassador - April 2017
  • Seesaw Ambassador - January 2017
  • Code.org Affiliate - May 2014

  • National Science Foundation/EPSCoR Award No. IIA-1355423 (Pl: Dr. Jennifer Nash)
    • From the National Science Foundation, a $750,000 grant for 2014-19
  • National Security Agency – Cyber Education for All Grant (CE4A) H98230-17-1-0434
    • From the National Security Agency, a $258,448 grant for 2017-18
  • Project Innovations Grants
    • From the SD Space Grant Consortium, a $10,000 grant for 2014
  • CenturyLink Teachers & Technology Grant
    • From CenturyLink, a $1,500 grant for 2014

  • Antonsen Fiegen, B. L, & Smith, K. D. Effectiveness of the Chasing Einstein Challenge on Building Students' Mathematical Mindset. Manuscript in preparation.
  • Smith, K. D., Fiegen, A., & Klumper D. Measuring the Authenticity of Mixed-Reality Teaching Environments. Manuscript in preparation.
  • Smith, K. D., Klumper, D., & Fiegen, A. Literature review of utilizing mixed-reality teaching tools to prepare preservice teachers. Manuscript in preparation.
  • Nash, J., & Smith, K. D. Perceptions of Elementary Preservice Teachers in STEM: Implications for Teacher Education Programs. Manuscript in preparation.
  • Smith, K. D., & Klumper, D. (2018). Virtually in the classroom. Educational Leadership, 76(1), 60-65. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept18/vol76/num01/Virtually-in-the-Classroom.aspx
  • Smith, K. D. (2018). Perceptions of preservice teachers about adaptive learning programs in K-8 mathematics education. Contemporary Educational Technology, 9(2), 111-130. Retrieved from https://www.cedtech.net/article/perceptions-of-preservice-teachers-about-adaptive-learning-programs-in-k-8-mathematics-education-6214
  • Smith, K. D. (2017). Using Seesaw to Open the Window to Your Classroom. ASCD Express, 13(2). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol13/1302-smith.aspx
  • Smith, K. D. (2017). Having Empathy for Online Learners. Office of Online Education. Dakota State University, Spring 2017. Retrieved from http://www.kevindsmith.org/uploads/1/1/2/4/11249861/newsletter_spring_2017__002_.pdf
  • Krahenbuhl, K. S., and Smith, K. D. (2015). Nearpod: A Technology Tool to Engage Students in Inquiry. ASCD Express, 10(9). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol10/1009-krahenbuhl.aspx

  • Smith, K.D. (2023, October). Using ChatGPT in the Classroom. Invited speaker by the South Dakota Society for Technology in Education (SDSTE) annual conference, Madison, SD.

  • Smith, K.D. (2023, September). QR Codes: What are those funny little squares anyway? Invited speaker for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Virtual Presentation.

  • Smith, K. D. (2023, May). Let’s Help Students Realize that Math Isn’t Yucky, Talk presented at the SD Mentoring Academy, Sioux Falls, SD.

  • Smith, K.D. (2023, April). Yucky! Writing and Illustrating a Children’s Book. Invited speaker for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), Virtual Presentation.

  • DeJong, D. J. & Smith, K. D. (2023, April). Learning Through Simulated Experiences in an Online Environment, Talk presented at the TIE Conference, Rapid City, SD.

  • Smith, K.D. (2023, March). Make Math Fun. Invited speaker Oglala Lakota College, Virtual Presentation.

  • Smith, K. D. (2023, Feb). Gamifying the Math Class. Invited speaker at South Dakota State University - Technology for STEM Teachers Course, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.

  • Smith, K. D. (2023, Feb). The Math Playground. Talk presented at the SD STEM Ed Conference, Huron, South Dakota.

  • Smith, K. D. (2022, October). But I found it on Google?. Talk presented at the South Dakota Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Madison, South Dakota.

  • Smith, K. D. (2022, October). Using UDL as a framework for tech integration. Talk presented at the South Dakota Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Madison, South Dakota.

  • Smith, K. D. (2022, October). Webinar - Developing an Innovator's Mindset. Talk presented to the South Dakota Society for Technology in Education organization. Presented via Zoom.

  • Smith, K. D. (2022, May). Technology Tips: QR Codes, Passwords, & Google Maps. Invited speaker at the South Dakota Retired School Personnel Convention, Chamberlain, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2022, April). Visual Design for Learning. Talk presented at the Technology & Innovation in Education Annual Conference, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • Smith, K. D. (2022, March). Gamifying the Math Class. Invited speaker at South Dakota State University - Technology for Math Teachers Course, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2022, February). Game on! How much do you know about the teaching profession? Talk presented at the Educators Rising Annual Conference, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.
  • Smith, K. D. (2022, February). Math Routines for the Elementary Math Classroom. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council for Teachers on Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, South Dakota.
  • Smith, K. D. (2022, February). Improving the Feedback Process. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council for Teachers on Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, South Dakota.
  • Smith, K. D. (2022, January). Using UDL as a Framework for Technology Integration. Invited speaker at Garretson Public Schools, Garretson, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, November). Impactful Math Routines. Invited speaker at Tri-Valley Public Schools, Crooks, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, October). 5 Tech Tools That Will Blow Your Mind. Talk presented at the South Dakota Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Madison, South Dakota.
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, June). Lessons, Tools, & Silver Linings. Talk presented at the South Dakota Summer Academy for SD Mentoring Program, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, May). Lessons, Tools, & Silver Linings. Talk presented at the annual 2021 South Dakota Education Conference, South Dakota (virtual).’
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, April). Lessons, Tools, & Silver Linings. Talk presented at the annual Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE) conference, South Dakota (virtual).
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, April). Chasing Einstein: Gamification for the Math Class. Talk presented at the annual Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE) conference, South Dakota (virtual).
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, Feb). Lessons, Tools, & Silver Linings. Keynote speaker at the Digital Learning Summit, Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville, VA.
  • Smith, K. D. (2021, Feb). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Talk presented at South Dakota State University - Technology for Math Teachers Course, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, October). Math Math Fun - 5 Awesome Resources. Talk presented at the annual Southwest West Central Service Cooperative IT2 conference, Pipestone, MN.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, October). Deliver Interactive Lessons with Nearpod. Talk presented to Brookings Public School District, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, October). 5 Awesome Math Resources for your Classroom. Talk presented to Brookings Public School District, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, August). Using Seesaw as a Learning Management System. Talk presented to Tri-Valley Public School District, Colton, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, June). Getting Started with Nearpod. Talk presented to Central Lyon CSD, Rock Rapids, IA.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, April). Getting Started with Seesaw. Talk presented to Madison Public School District, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, April). Making Math Fun with Gamification. Paper accepted to present at the annual National Council of Teacher of Mathematics conference, Chicago, IL. The conference was cancelled due to COVID.
  • Antonsen Fiegen, B. L, & Smith, K. D. (2020, April). Effectiveness of the Chasing Einstein Challenge on Building Students' Mathematical Mindset. Research poster presented at the annual Dakota State University Research Symposia, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, March). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Talk presented at South Dakota State University - Technology for Math Teachers Course, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, February). Math Resources that Align to the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Talk presented at Harrisburg Public Schools District-Wide Professional Development Day, Harrisburg, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, February). Math Resources that Align to the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Talk presented at West Central Regional Professional Development Day, Hartford, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., & Dawson, J. (2020, February). 5 Resources to Make Math Fun. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, February). What is STEM and why should you care?. Talk presented at the Educators Rising Annual Conference, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2020, January). Math Math Fun: 5 Resources To Engage and Motivate Students. Talk presented at Dakota Prairie Elementary School, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2019, October). What is STEAM and Why Should You Care? Talk presented at South Dakota State University Student Education Association, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2019, October). Technology Tools - Flipgrid & Nearpod. Paper presented at the South Dakota Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2019, October). Using Nearpod to Create Interactive Presentations. Talk presented for the Center for Teaching and Learning at Dakota State University, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2019, May). Make Math Fun! Workshop conducted for attendees at the 2019 Dakota State University STEAM Camp, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., Fiegen, A., & Klumper, D. (2019, April). Measuring the Authenticity of Mixed-Reality Teaching Environments. Research poster presented at the annual Dakota State University Research Symposia, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. Antonsen, B., & Fiegen, A. (2019, April). Should I Get My Masters? Talk presented at Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET) conference, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2019, March). Using Telepresence Robots in Education. Talk presented at South Dakota Principals' Luncheon, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2019, February). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Talk presented at South Dakota State University - Technology for Math Teachers Course, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., Grossenburg, J., & Antonsen Fiegen, B. L. (2019, February). Making Math Fun with Gamification. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, December). My Technology Journey. Talk presented to Estelline Public Schools - Hour of Code Week, Estelline, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, November). 5 Amazing Tools for Your Classroom. Talk presented at Brookings Public Schools - Tech Tuesday, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, August). From Idea to App. Workshop conducted for attendees at the 2018 Dakota State University STEM Institute, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, June). Weebly 101. Workshop conducted for attendees at the 2018 Dakota State University STEAM Camp, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, April). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Research poster presented at the annual Dakota State University Research Symposia, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, April). Seesaw 101. Workshop conducted for teachers at Dell Rapids Public Schools, Dell Rapids, SD.
  • Klumper, D., & Smith, K. D. (2018, April). Twitter for Teachers. Talk presented at Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET) conference, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, April). From Idea to App. Talk presented at the Technology & Innovation in Education Annual Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, March). App Design Challenge. Workshop conducted for middle school students at Harrisburg North Middle School, Harrisburg, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, March). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Talk presented to the Global Math Department - Webinar.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, February). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Talk presented at South Dakota State University - Technology for Math Teachers Course, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2018, February). Gamifying the Math Classroom. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2017, June). Seesaw: Creating Student Portfolios. Workshop conducted for attendees at the 2017 Dakota State University STEAM Camp, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2017, April). Make Something That Does Something: STEAM Design Challenge. Workshop conducted for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students at Parker Public Schools, Parker, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2017, February). Using Seesaw in the Math Classroom. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2017, January). Using Spheros to Teach STEAM. Talk presented at the Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) meeting, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., (2017, January). Math Talk Activities. Talk presented at Flandreau Elementary and Middle School, Flandreau Public Schools, Flandreau, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2017, January). Coding to Teach Math. Talk presented at Flandreau Elementary and Middle School, Flandreau Public Schools, Flandreau, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2016, October). EdPuzzle in the Flipped Classroom & Teaching Students to Use Sketchnoting. Talk presented at Dakota State University – Faculty Development Panel, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2016, October). Adaptive Learning in K-12 Math Education. Paper presented at the 2016 Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Smith, K. D. (2016, June). Video Creation Tools. Workshop conducted at the 2016 Dakota State University STEAM Camp, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2016, June). Weebly: Build Your Classroom Web Site. Workshop conducted at the 2016 Dakota State University STEAM Camp, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., & Nash., J. (2016, June). Little Bits: Make Something That Does Something. Workshop conducted at the 2016 Dakota State University STEAM Camp, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2016, April). Creating Animated Explainers with Adobe Voice. Talk presented at the Technology & Innovation in Education Annual Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2016, March). STEAM: What is it and why should you care about it? Talk presented at South Dakota State University Chapter of Student National Education Association meeting, Brookings, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., & Ruppelt, E. (2016, February). Classroom Activities with Desmos. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2015, October). STEAM = Opportunity. Talk presented at Boys & Girls Club of Brookings, Brookings, SD.
  • Chang, Y., Mydland, G., Smith, K. D., & Spohn, R. (2015, April). Creative and Innovative Ideas for Teaching Online Courses. Talk presented at Dakota State University - Faculty Development Panel, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., & Steen, K. (2015, April). Beyond an Hour of Code. Talk presented at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Annual Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Smith, K. D. (2015, March). Kid Cave: A PBL Project to Teach STEM. Talk presented at the 9th Annual SW/WC Service Cooperative Education Technology Conference, Pipestone, MN.
  • Smith, K. D. (2015, February). Kid Cave: A PBL Project to Teach STEM. Talk presented at the South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Huron, SD.
  • Anderson, K., Nash, J., Krahenbuhl, K., & Smith, K. D. (2015, February). Why DSU? Why Teacher Ed? Talk presented at Dakota State University Education Expo, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2014, October). Web-Based Student Response Systems. Talk presented at Dakota State University College of Education Lunch-n-Learn, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2014, October). Kid Cave: A PBL Project to Teach STEM. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Smith, K. D. (2014, August). Little Bits: Make Something That Does Something. Workshop conducted at Dakota State University STEM Institute, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. & Dittman, D. R. (2014, August). Creating Mobile Apps. Workshop conducted at Dakota State University STEM Institute, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D., & Krahenbuhl, K. (2014, April). Show. Create. Share. Hands-on Activities with 4 Great Apps. Workshop conducted at the Technology & Innovation in Education Annual Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2014, April). Using Nearpod to Deliver Engaging Lessons. Talk conducted at Dakota State University College of Education Lunch-n-Learn, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2014, April). From Idea to App. Talk presented at the Technology & Innovation in Education Annual Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. (2014, April). Using Mobile Apps to Foster Math Talk. Poster session presented at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Annual Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Smith, K. D. (2013, October). Using iPads in the Classroom. Talk presented at Diversity & Technology Annual Conference, Dakota State University, Madison, SD.
  • Smith, K. D. & Steen, K. (2013, April). From Idea to App. Talk presented at the Nebraska Educational Technology Association Annual Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Smith, K. D. (2012, September). Technology Today: Trends. Marketing. Tools. Talk presented at Federal Reserve Bank Library Managers Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
  • Smith, K. D. (2012, July). Technology Resources for Teachers. Talk presented at JumpStart Regional Conference, Des Moines, IA.
  • Smith, K. D. (2012, April). Council for Economic Education Resources & Mobile Apps. Workshop conducted at the National Center for Economic and Financial Education, New York, NY.
  • Smith, K. D., & LeFeber, J. (2011, October). Virtual Economics 4.0 – Train the Trainer. Workshop conducted at the Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Smith, K. D. (2011, March). Virtual Economics 4.0: Everything You Need for K-12 Economics. Talk presented at the National Center for Economic and Financial Education, New York, NY.
  • Smith, K. D. (2009, November). Staying Ahead of the Curve: Online Training and Tech-Centered Resources. Workshop conducted at the National Center for Economic and Financial Education, New York, NY.