Distance Learning Staff

Wilma Hodges

As the manager of Distance Learning Services, Wilma Hodges handles the day-to-day operations of the department; provides leadership for the College's Distance Learning initiatives; and helps faculty members transition from classroom instruction to various modes of instructional delivery (e.g. online, video and technology-enhanced) by incorporating technology and alternative methods for preparing course materials. She also conducts SAKAI and other training workshops for Seminole State employees and is the primary SAKAI administrator for the College.

Hodges has a B.A. in English Literature, a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Technical Writing from the University of Central Florida. She taught technical writing online at Seminole State for more than five years and has been involved with Distance Learning and other online initiatives for more than 10 years. Hodges also serves as the official Seminole State representative to the statewide Florida Distance Learning Consortium.

Joni Miller

Joni Miller, instructional technology specialist, joined the Seminole State Distance Learning staff in February 2004. Her responsibilities include providing support, assistance and training for faculty members in developing online instructional materials; reviewing new and current courses for usability and quality assurance; providing SAKAI support for faculty members and students; responding to Distance Learning Help Desk inquiries; and assisting with the maintenance and development of the Distance Learning website. She is also a SAKAI administrator at Seminole State.

Miller earned a master's degree in technical writing from the University of Central Florida in December 2007. She has a strong background in faculty support, online course development and Web design.

Margaret Taylor

Seminole State's Distance Learning support specialist, Margaret Taylor, joined the Distance Learning staff in September 2008. She has more than 15 years experience in customer service and seven years experience in information technologies.

Taylor is pursuing a B.A. in Data Communication System Technology at ITT Technical Institute. Her areas of expertise include troubleshooting software and hardware issues, data backup and recovery, and in-home wireless installation.

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