Education
Northeastern University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (2015)
Towson University, Master of Science in Instructional Technology (2004)
Gettysburg College, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, English Major & Elementary Education (2000)
Biography
Dr. Kelly Keane, Director of Loyola University's Learning Design and Technology Program, brings over two decades of expertise in educational technology, instructional design, and teaching excellence. Her career spans roles as a classroom teacher in award-winning elementary schools, a lecturer at Towson University, and an Assistant Manager for the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) Grant.
At Loyola, Dr. Keane pioneers innovative approaches to education, integrating current technologies with pedagogical best practices. Her expertise covers designing, developing, and evaluating online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction. She remains at the forefront of educational technology trends, particularly in artificial intelligence and interactive learning platforms.
Dr. Keane's strong interpersonal skills and deep knowledge of learning pedagogies enable her to engage learners effectively and she regularly leads impactful professional learning for educators. Her philosophy centers on fostering a growth mindset, emphasizing continual improvement and curiosity as cornerstones of successful teaching and learning.
Awards and Grants
Digital Teaching Fellow, Artificial Intelligence Cohort Accessibility & Inclusion Fellow, National Federation of the Blind Faculty Award for Excellent in Graduate Teaching Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Frank H. Kramer Award for outstanding performance in School of EducationResearch Interests
The intersection of artificial intelligence and Jesuit pedagogy, how AI can revolutionize learning, the use of advanced technologies to promote learning, Universal Design for Learning, accessible and inclusive course design
Recent Publications
Keane, K. (2024). Creating Images with Artificial Intelligence. Presented at Loyola University, Baltimore, MD.
Keane, K. (2024). Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Students TRANSFER Concepts. Presented at Loyola University, Baltimore, MD.
Keane, K., & Bal, I. (2023). Pedagogical Responses to Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Presented at Loyola University’s Teaching Enhancement Workshop, Baltimore, MD.
Bal, I., & Keane, K. (2021). K-8 Computational Thinking Microcredentials: Supporting
Pre-Service Teachers’ Skills and Lesson Development. Presented at ISTE Live 21, International
Society for Technology In Education.
Keane, K., & Zwillenberg, J. (2021). From Emergency Learning to Distance Learning: Best Practices for Educators. Presented at the Association for Independent Maryland & DC Schools Technology Conference.
Keane, K. (2021). Providing Constructive Feedback in the Online Classroom. Professional learning micro-course and webinar presented to the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools.
Professional Activities/Society Memberships
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
Reviewer for the Journal of Teacher Education
Member, International Society for Technology in Education
Member, Online Learning Consortium