It is Dr. Robinson's extensive experience in the work place (20+ years) and a strong desire to provide quality education for under-served individuals that encouraged her to create Tech-Knowledge Learning Centers, Inc. (TKLC).
My Inspiration »
During a mentoring session for an organization as a volunteer, I saw the need for Internet access for students after school. While trying to help a young boy complete a homework assignment, I experienced first hand the inadequacies of the local library resources. Upon entering the library, I observed long lines of people waiting with tickets for their turn on a computer. Once their number was called, they were restricted to 30 minutes access. For me and my mentee, when the necessary research was completed and we were ready to use the computer, it was time for the library to close. Needless to say, the young boy did not make a passing grade for the assignment.
Past Activities »
I had to know, was this mentoring experience a single incident, or was it endemic to the community? To determine this, a need assessment was performed and an area was identified based on demographics and the number of students enrolled in the Federal free lunch program. I selected several schools in the area, started visiting the principals at each school, and then approached the county’s school board for permission to perform a survey of the teachers. In 2007, I developed the Technology Access and Integration Survey and submitted it to teachers in the targeted schools. Survey results were used in building the knowledge base needed to determine TKLC's program design.
In addition to focusing on schools and teachers, I have been assessing community needs through surveys and meetings with parents and children to determine their desires and interests.
It is the opportunity to bring intellectual scrutiny to technological innovations that have become popularized over the last two decades that has intrigued me. Through the formation of Tech-Knowledge Learning Centers, Inc., I aspire to develop technology programs that will help individuals acquire the computer skills and attributes that are critical to success in their careers. Used properly, technology can be an effective vehicle for instruction and serve as an invaluable tool for addressing different learning styles. Furthermore, by emphasizing student-centered learning, communication, and collaboration, technology as a teaching tool benefits nontraditional students, students with special needs, and students of any age.
My Qualifications »
I began my academic career in my late forties as an undergraduate at The University of Georgia, Athens. In four years, I completed my bachelor's and master's degrees in education. I then continued my studies in the Ph.D. program in Occupational Studies with a concentration in Instructional Technology.
After completing the doctorate program in three years, I entered a graduate program at Texas Tech University where I took additional courses, online, emphasizing curriculum and instruction in distance education.
I have taught classes in computer information systems at the post secondary level, including courses at high schools and community schools. Since 1998, I have held a Georgia teaching certificate in Business Education.
Memberships
Atlanta Urban League Guild
American Business Women's Association - Golden Dome Chapter
National Association of Industrial Teacher Educators
decades that has intrigued me. Through the formation of Tech-Knowledge Learning Centers, Inc., I aspire to develop technology programs that will help individuals acquire the computer skills and attributes that are critical to success in their careers. Used properly, technology can be an effective vehicle for instruction and serve as an invaluable tool for addressing different learning styles. Furthermore, by emphasizing student-centered learning, communication, and collaboration, technology as a teaching tool benefits nontraditional students, students with special needs, and students of any age.