Presentations, Publications, & Projects

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

International/National:

Dempsey, J. C., Black, N., Fraga, L., Langran, E., Eguchi, A., George, S., Brunvand, S. (2023, October). Higher education educator preparation programs and artificial intelligence. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) webinar.

Dempsey, J., Hardy, P., Estela-Rivera, K., Majid, A., Peppler, K.. Karhuse, A. & Edusei, K. (2023, September). The changing role of technology and AI in the classroom and the arts (Featured speaker at the opening plenary session: Sustaining arts ed through a changing landscape). National Arts Partnership Conference. Portland, Oregon.

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, August). The nature of the evolution of AI and the arts. National Arts Partnership. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, June). The ISTE Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Educator Preparation Programs. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, June). Exploring AI tools and resources. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference. 

Dempsey, J. C., Arslan, S. C., Blass, L., Nguyen, A. (2023, March). Good work in action: ISTE 20 to Watch Award Winners’ Showcase, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). 

Dempsey, J. C. & Hummel, L. (2021, November). Artificial intelligence, bots, and technology-mediated learning in the age of virtuality culture. Association for Educational Communications and Technology Convention.

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, July 23 - 24). Virtuality culture, technology, and the spirit of the times. EdChange Global Conference. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, June 28). Online games for student engagement. TeacherEd Network. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Convention Live.  

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, June 17). Considering social media and informational literacy in the shift towards virtuality culture and human presence. Social Media and Informational Literacy Conference. Media in Action.

Dempsey, J. C.  (2021, June 7 - 8). Expanding Walter Ong’s Orality and Literacy Culture Framework through The Evolution of Virtuality Culture. Culture Conference, Human Behaviour & Evolution Society (HBES), University of Stirling, Scotland

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, May 17). What is human presence and how does it relate to the educational technologies we use? International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Global Collaboration Summit.    

Dempsey, J. C., et al. (2020, October). Engaging students online with gaming. Paper presented at the virtual International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Boyles, K. (2019, June 23). Get in the driver’s seat: Create your own VR. Paper presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. & Staniunnas-Hopper, J. (2012, June). Making beautiful pixels: Multimedia design meets art theory. Paper presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, San Diego, CA. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Mroziak, J. (2011, June). Effective practices: Instructional technology and the arts. Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Linaberger, M. (2011, June). iPads, inquiry, and professional development for educators. Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA. 

State

Dempsey, J. C. (2023). Telling my story: What technology has taught me about mental health. University of Hartford, CT.

Dempsey, J. C. (2023). What do we need to know about artificial intelligence as future teachers? University of Hartford, CT.

Dempsey, J. C., Fraga, L., Fecich, S., Fontes, K. & Olsen, D. (2023, October). The intersection of arts and generative AI processes in teaching and learning. The Pennsylvania Art Education Association Conference. 

Dempsey, J. C., Kosmiski, J. (2023, May). Artificial intelligence and the virtuality culture shift in education. Technology Education Research Symposium (TERS), Bloomsburg University. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2022, April 23). Level up learning with online game resources. Keystone Lead and Learn Conference.

Dempsey, J. C. and Hummel, L. (2022, February). Connecting with the PAECT Student Chapters. Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo. and Conference.

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, May 17). Bot or not? Ideas for exploring artificial intelligence for families. Remake Learning Days Across America webinar.

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, April). The Theory of Virtuality Culture and artificial intelligence. Technology Education Research Symposium (TERS), Bloomsburg University. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, November). Mindfulness, technology and ideas for self-care, Keystone Lead and Learn Conference, PA Educational Communications and Technology Association.

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, October). Technology in the age of COVID-19. Gurl about Town webinar.

Dempsey, J. C. & Norman, S. (2020, October). Teaching transition and postsecondary skills. Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children Conference. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, April). The Theory of Virtuality Culture and artificial intelligence. Technology Education Research Symposium (TERS), online, Bloomsburg University. 

Dempsey, J. C., Boyles, K. (2020, February). Get in the driver’s sear - Create your own VR. Co-Presented at Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo. and Conference, Hershey, PA.

Dempsey, J. C., Boyles, K. (2020, February). Virtuality culture and the northwestern Pennsylvania Google Expeditions. Co-Presented at Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo. and Conference, Hershey, PA. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2019, October). The spirit of the times: Virtuality culture and technology-mediated human presence. Paper awarded a presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Convention after receiving the PAECT Higher Education “Educational Technology Impact Award” for Best Journal Article published in PAECT: Technology Education Research Journal, 3, 1.

Dempsey, J. C. (2019, April). The Theory of Virtuality Culture and technology-mediated human presence: Implications for teaching and learning. Technology Education Research Symposium (TERS), Bloomsburg University. 

Dempsey, J. C., Boyles, K., Miller, B., Reagle, E. (2019, February 11). Google Expeditions beta research projects: Clarion, Edinboro & Erie tours. Co-Presented Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo. and Conference, Hershey, PA. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Boyles, K. (2018, December). Put your community partners on the VR map with Google tour creator. Paper presented at the SAS Institute’s ‘Future Ready PA: Transforming Student Pathways,’ Hershey, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018, November). Digital equity and teacher education: The role of virtual field trips and Google Expeditions as social justice tools. Paper presented at PAC-TE, Harrisburg, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. & Linaberger, M. (2010, February). Technology resources for art educators. Presented at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo. and Conference, Hershey, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. & Linaberger, M. (2009, October). Teaching in the 21st century: Web 2.0 tools in art education. Presented at the Pennsylvania Art Education Association Conference, Brandywine, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. & Frawley, T. (2007, April). Aesthetic education in the lives of early childhood and elementary education students. Presented at the Queens College Equity Center Conference, New York, NY.

Regional

Dempsey, J.C. (Forthcoming - 2024, January 16). Artificial intelligence. Presque Isle DAR Session.

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, October). Artificial intelligence workshop for faculty in higher education. Penn State New Kensington. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Kosmiski, J.(2023, October). AI Unleashed: Bootcamp for Educators, PA Educational Communications and Technology & Pennwest University at Edinboro.

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, July). Effective practices in designing content for presentation software based on multimedia principles, how people learn and AI. Multimodal Teaching Summit. Pennsylvania Western University. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, May). Artificial intelligence in K-12 learning environments. Remake Learning. Pennsylvania West University.

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, October). Technology in the age of COVID-19. Gurl about Town webinar.

Dempsey, J. C., Millet, L., Younger, K. (2019, February). A window to the virtual world: Exploring virtual reality with students. Paper presented at the ECET2: Next Gen Pre-Service Teachers Conference. Cranberry, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018, June). The Google Expeditions beta research project: The Edinboro University and Erie tours. Poster presented at the Educational Leadership Conference, Clarion University.

Dempsey, J. C. & Shingle, J. (2013, August). Exploring technology integration in oompa-loompa land: Developing technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Allegheny College Learning Lab, Meadville, PA. 

Dempsey, J. C., Sturm, N. (2010, November). Arts, technology, and innovation. Paper presented at the Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC), Pittsburgh, PA.

Local

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, October 19). Yellowdig. PennWest University. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2023, June). Exploring artificial intelligence in the global virtuality culture community. Community Engagement, Teaching, and Research Conference, Gannon University.

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, February 25). Educational technology activities. Digital Learning Day presentation. National Barber Institute, Erie, PA

Dempsey, J. C. (2021, February 5). Online teaching tools and how to create a sense of community and engagement online. Invited to present to Edinboro University art department faculty.

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, March). Active learning strategies online. Presented online at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA

Dempsey. J. C. (2019, October 7). International Society for Technology in Education. Presented a professional development session at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2019, February 26). Professors teaching in a culture of virtuality: Chat tools (Tweetchats, Snapchat, Remind, and Facebook Messenger). Presented a round table session at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018, November 14). Exploring Google Expeditions in higher education. Co-presented with students at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey. J. C. (2018, November 7). Social media for professors. Co-presented with students at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018. October 26). Interactive technologies in pre-k to higher education. Co-presented with students at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018, October 25). Using social media for teaching and learning. Co-presented with students at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey. J. C. (2018, October 24). Interactive technology for teaching and learning. Co-presented with students at the Center for Faculty Excellence, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018, March 30). Virtuality culture and the sensorium: How technology and digital media mediate human presence. Paper presented at Penn State University Behrend Digital Media Festival, Erie, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2017, November 1). Qualitative methods and technology-mediated research practice. Presented at Mercyhurst University’s organizational leadership program. Erie, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2017, March 16). STEM STARS: Technology and arts-infused learning. Presented at Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA.  

Dempsey, J. C. (2016, January 18). Early learning 2.0: Ideas and resources for integrating technology. Presented at SUTA session. Northwest Pennsylvania. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2016, October 15). Quality interactions. Presented at the Edinboro University and Northwest Regional Key Arts, Culture & Early Childhood Conference. Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2015, November 13). Connecting families through social media. Presented at the Northwest Institute of Research. Erie, PA

Dempsey, J. C. (2014, July 22). Collaboration, communication, and connection: Developing strategies and expectations for the Northwest Institute of Research. Presented at the Northwest Institute of Research, Erie, PA.

Dempsey, J. C., Hyatt, J. & Nowak, H. (2012, May). Animating STEM with STEAM: The Art in Action program. Paper presented at the Northwestern Pennsylvania STEM Conference, Edinboro, PA.

Dempsey, J. C., Wozniak, D. & Zacherl, K. (2010, June). Designing distance learning experiences: Current research and best practices. Presented at the Teaching Online Symposium at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2010, March). Screentoaster as a screencasting tool. Presented at the Technology Bazaar at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

Dempsey, J. C. (2009, December). Rehearse, record, reuse: screencasting as a new instructional method, Presented at the Center for Teaching Excellence at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Dempsey, J. C. (Forthcoming) Once Upon a Chatbot: Fairy Tales about Artificial Intelligence.

Dempsey, J. C. (Forthcoming). Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Tech Company (and Other Technology Fairy Tales). 

Dempsey, J. C., Blair-Black, N., Brunwand, S., Eguchu, A., Fraga, L., George, S., Howard, N., and Langran, E. (Forthcoming). A framework for approaching AI education in educator preparation programs. The Symposium on Educational Advances in Artificial Intelligence. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Norman S. (Forthcoming). Mindfulness and educational technology trends.

Dempsey, J. C. & Kosmiski, J. (Forthcoming - 2024). Virtuality culture and artificial intelligence in education. PAECT: Technology Education Research Journal, 6, 1. 

Coming soon - Dempsey, J. C. & O’Toole, J. (Forthcoming - 2024). The nature of PLCs in cultures of virtuality. PAECT: Technology Education Research Journal, 6, 1. 

Dempsey, J. C., Blair-Black, N., Brunwand, S., Eguchu, A., Fraga, L., George, S., Howard, N., and Langran, E. (2023, June). Seven critical strategies for approaching AI education in educator preparation programs. ISTE.

Dempsey, J. C. (2022 - 2024). Artificial Intelligence Handbook for Professors. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2021 - 2023). Artificial Intelligence Handbook for K - 12 Educators. 

Dempsey, J. C. (2020, September 5). Technostress and the technology fatigue we feel. Virtuality Culture, WordPress blog. https://virtualityculture.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/the-technology-fatigue-we-feel/

Adcock, B., Ciphra, R., Decker, L., Dempsey, J. C., Hicks, J., Hill, K., Parkinson, P., Sparks, K., Thomas, J. (2020, July) National 100Yin10 STEM Toolkit for STEM Mentoring, 100Yin10 STEM Network.

Dempsey, J C. (2019, September). The spirit of the times: Virtuality culture and technology-mediated human presence. PAECT: Technology Education Research Journal, 3, 1. “Educational Technology Impact Award” for best state journal article in a blind peer review.

Dempsey, J. C. et al. (2019, December). Co-published Google Expeditions Virtual Reality Poly Tours to Google Tour Builder.

Dempsey, J. C. et al. (2019, May). Co-published Google Expeditions Virtual Reality Google Poly Tours to Google Tour Builder.

Aviles, C., Dempsey, J.C., Jaims, T., Cilli, J., McAllister, J. (2019, May). The Guide to ESports for Education (1st ed.). 

Dempsey, J. C. et al. (2018, December). Co-Published Google Expeditions Virtual Reality Google Poly Tours to Google Tour Builder.

Dempsey, J. C. et al. (2018, July). Co-Published Google Expeditions Virtual Reality Google Poly Tours of Hurry Hill Maple Museum, Main Street, Edinboro University Planetarium and Museum, Mallory Lake, Literacy Center, Angus the Mascot, HPE, McComb Fieldhouse and the Highlands. Co-published Google Expeditions virtual reality Google Poly tours to the Google Expeditions app and beta site.

Dempsey, J. C. (2018, January). The Theory of Virtuality Culture and technology-mediated human presence. In J. M. Spector, B. B. Lockee & M. D. Childress (Eds.), Learning, Design, and Technology: An International Compendium of Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Springer. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17727-4_84-2

Dempsey, J. C. (2014). Virtualizing the word: Expanding Walter Ong’s Theory of Orality and Literacy through a culture of virtuality (Publication No. 3615934) [Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University]. ProQuest Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Retrieved https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/1526011460.html?FMT=ABS

Dempsey, J. C., Meyer, M., Nowak, H., Zill, L. H., Hyatt, J., Omniewski, R., Wilkerson, C., Bogatova, T., Miller, J. & Tomlinson, M. (2013). The Art in Action Project. In M. Banks-Gregorson et al. (Eds.), Creative Teaching: Teaching Creativity. New York: Springer, p. 37-50. (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge section is included in chapter 3).

Dempsey, J. C., Harris, J. & Hofer, M. (2013, February). Grounded technology integration: Visual arts. Learning & Leading with Technology, 40(5): 36-38. 

Dempsey, C., Harris, J., & Hofer, M. (2012, August). Visual arts learning activity types. 

Dempsey, J. C. & Linaberger, M. (2011, March). Tech for art educators. Learning & Leading with Technology, 38(6), 30-31. Reprint here.