Michelle Starcher
- Fort Worth, Texas
- MichelleStarcher@my.unt.edu
- 817.992.8422
Education
Ph.D. Learning Technologies, In Progress
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
MLS Library Science, December 2015
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
BS Elementary Education, December 1998
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
Certifications
Texas Educator Certification
Elementary Life-Earth Science, Grades 1-8
Elementary Mathematics, Grades 1-8
Elementary Self-Contained, Grades 1-8
School Librarian, EC-12
Career History
engage2Learn, Remote
2021-Present Certified eGROWE Coach
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2021 Graduate Research Assistant
Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX
2019-2021 Digital Learning Specialist, Division of Academics
2015-2018 Librarian, McLean Middle School
City of Richland Hills, Richland Hills, TX
2018 Youth Services Coordinator, Richland Hills Public Library
Grand Prairie Independent School District, Grand Prairie, TX
1999-2015 Teacher, Team Leader, District Design Team, Multiple Campuses
Publications
Otto, L. & Starcher, M. (2021). Reflection in technology-based learning environments (TELE). In E. Langran & L. Archambault (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1288-1294). Online, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 11, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/219383/.
Starcher, M. & Otto, L. (2020). Key components of personalized learning. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive 2020 Online Conference (pp. 93-101). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 11, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/218125/.
Starcher, M. (2021). Web-based instruction benefits for students in K-12. In E. Langran & L. Archambault (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 690-696). Online, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 11, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/219368/.
Conference Presentations
Starcher, M., & Altman, D. (2020, February 3-7). Video killed the ditto machine. [Conference session]. Texas Computer Educators Association. Austin, TX.
Starcher, M. (2021, January 23). Google Classroom and the 4Cs. [Conference session]. Fort Worth Technology Conference. Fort Worth, TX.
Starcher, M. (2021, March 31). Virtual teaching and learning best practices. [Workshop]. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Online.
Starcher, M. (2021, June 8). Google Classroom and the 4Cs. [Workshop]. Digital Learning Annual Conference. Online.
Starcher, M. (2021, June 15). Remote controls: Not just for your TV. [Workshop]. Digital Learning Annual Conference. Online.
Facilitated Trainings and Workshops
Starcher, M. “Digital Leadership Academy.” Fort Worth ISD Professional Development Session for District Administrators, Fort Worth, TX. 2020-2021.
Starcher, M. “Getting Started with Google Classroom.” Fort Worth ISD Professional Development Session for District Teachers, Fort Worth, TX. June 2020.
Starcher, M. “Streamlining your Paperless Classroom with Google Classroom.” Fort Worth ISD Professional Development Session for District Teachers, Fort Worth, TX. April 2020.
Starcher, M. “Introduction to Google Sites.” Fort Worth ISD Professional Development Session for District Teachers, Fort Worth, TX. Summer 2020.
Starcher, M. “Personalize Presentation with Bitmoji and Themes.” Fort Worth ISD Professional Development Session for District Teachers, Fort Worth, TX. Summer 2020.
Starcher, M. “Google Classroom Assignments and Feedback.” Fort Worth ISD Professional Development Session for District Teachers, Fort Worth, TX. April 2020.
Service & Committees
Fort Worth Independent School District
2019-2021 Hospitality and Social Chair
2019-2020 P-TECH Academy Advisory Board
2016-2021 Battle of the Books Committee
2015-2018 Technology Committee Chair
Affiliations
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Association for Educational Communications & Technology
International Society for Technology in Education
Texas Computer Education Association
Texas Library Association
Research Interests
My research interests include personalized instruction, online teaching and learning, self-regulated learning, professional development, digital learning leadership, and school transformation.