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Dr. Scott Spangler - D.Sc.
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| Office Hours: | Office Telephone: TEAMS Collaborate Calls Office Location: 335 PSC (Macon Campus) Email: scott.spangler@mga.edu Teams: Scott.spangler@mga.edu Phone: 478-757-2699 Tentative Office Hours Fall 2025: Office Phone Number: TEAMS Collaborate Tentative Office Hours: Tuesday 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. / 2-3 p.m. (Warner Robins campus first floor office space) TEAMs Appointment Wednesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Macon) Summer 2025 Schedule: ITEC 1001 Perspectives on Computing ITEC 3235 Human Computer Interaction ITEC 3236 Interactive Digital Media ITEC 4230 Graphic Imaging CSCI 4230 Graphic Imaging |
| Biography: | Scott C. Spangler, D.Sc., is an associate professor of information technology at Middle Georgia State University. Spangler’s research seeks to understand how the digital culture utilizes technology, mobile technology, and innovations. Spangler worked in the communication field for over 20 years before joining MGA. Orchid Public Profile and Portfolio: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8252-6426 |
| Courses: | ITEC 2215 Introduction to Information Technology ITEC 3235 Human-Computer Interaction ITEC 3236 Interactive Digital Media ITEC 3300 Information Technology Project Management CSCI 4230 Online Graphic Imaging ITEC 3310 Information Technology and Organizational Structures ITEC 4230 Online Graphic Imaging ITEC 4231 Information Technology Design Content Instruction ITEC 4288 E-Commerce Systems ITEC 4299 Digital Printmaking ITEC 4299 Study Abroad Germany, Austria, Italy & Switzerland (Special Topics course) ITEC 4299 Study Abroad London & Paris (Special Topics course) CSCI 4452 Human-Computer Interaction Methods & Evaluations ITEC 4710 Globalization and Information Technology ITEC 4750 Senior Capstone ITEC 4701 IT Internship ITEC 4751 IT Special Projects (Web Design for Rural Startup Business) ITEC 5100 Current and Emerging Issues in IT ITEC 5110 Graduate Leadership and Strategic Planning ITEC 5120 Graduate Information Technology Project Management ITEC 5140 Research Methods in IT ITEC 5300 Graduate Web Design and Development ITEC 6250 Graduate Information Technology Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery ITEC 6240 Graduate Information Technology Security, Law & Ethics ITEC 6900 Graduate Capstone ITEC 8130 Doctoral Project and Program Management |
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| Education: | Robert Morris University (2015) Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications Point Park University (Masters, 2008) Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism with a specialization in print media. Point Park University (2004) Bachelor of Arts: Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in photojournalism. Community College of Allegheny County (1993) Associate in Science in Commercial Arts and Design with a minor in photography. |
| CV: | Orchid Public Profile and Portfolio: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8252-6426 Grants Beasley, Balding, & Spangler, (2024, Sept. 4). National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant: Collaborative Research: EPIIC: Strengthening Collaborative Advancements Leveraging Equitable University Partnerships (in the amount of $374,782). Awarded. Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia. Publications: Spangler, S., Beasley, S., & Lingelbach, K. (2024). Analyzing artificial intelligence frameworks: Phenomenologists against machines. Issues in Information Systems, 25(4), 322-332. https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2024_126 Spangler, S., Beasley, S., & Floyd, T. (2024). Perceptions of university students on cognitive learning activities in classrooms. Issues in Information Systems, 25(4), 466-481. https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2024_136 Spangler, S.C. (2024, April). Creating Widgets for Student Success. USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Athens, Georgia. Presentations Spangler, S.C. & Wengier, S. (Jan. 2024) CETL Speaker: Creative teaching ideas: new faculty orientation. Middle Georgia State University, Macon. Ga. Spangler, S.C., McRae, R., O’Leary, C. & Watson, A. (2024, Feb. 8). CETL Speaker: Day of Learning (Cochran) Guest Speaker Faculty Panel: Ethical uses and implications of generative AI in courses. Middle Georgia State University. Middle Georgia State University, Macon. Ga. Spangler, S.C., McRae, R., O’Leary, C. & Watson, A. (2024, Feb. 16). CETL Speaker: Day of Learning (Cochran) Guest Speaker Faculty Panel: Ethical uses and implications of generative AI in courses. Middle Georgia State University, Cochran, Ga. Spangler, S.C. (2024, Feb. 20). How generative AI can lead to enriched learning experiences in your courses. Middle Georgia State University, Cochran, Ga. / Teams link Spangler, S.C. & McRae, R. (2024, March. 4). CETL Speaker: (Macon/Online) Guest Speaker Exploiting GenAI in Designing (and Redesigning) courses. Middle Georgia State University, Macon. Ga. Spangler, S.C. (2024, April 4). Is AI as Instrumental as Expected? CETL lecture series online/ Middle Georgia State University, Macon. Ga. Spangler, S.C. (2024, April). Creating Widgets for Student Success. USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Athens, Georgia. Spangler, S., Beasley, S., & Lingelbach, K. (2024, Oct. 5). Analyzing artificial intelligence frameworks: Phenomenologists against machines. Atlantic, Fl. |
| Professional Experience: | Scott Spangler teaches at Middle Georgia State University in the School of Information Technology. Additionally, Spangler taught information systems and communication courses prior to joining MGA. Spangler worked for over 20 years in the communication field and as an educator for 18 years. Orchid Public Profile and Portfolio: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8252-6426 |
| Professional Affiliations: | Conference Presentations: ● Spangler, S.C. & Beasley, S. (July, 2025). Perceptions of IT students’ attitudes towards cognitive practices in classrooms to build self-efficacy. Hi-Tech, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Spangler, S.C. & Beasley, S. (2025). Perceptions of IT students’ attitudes towards working on team projects. In the proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI'24: December 11-13, 2024; Las Vegas, USA, Las Vegas, Nevada. ● Spangler, S.C. (2025). Evaluating Generative AI vs. Human Analysis in Qualitative Data: Efficiency and Limitations. USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Columbus, Ga. (April 3, 2025). https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/73901/submission/62 ● Spangler, S.C. & Floyd, T. (2025). Enhancing Learning and Reducing Stress: The Impact of Cognitive Learning Activities in the Classroom. USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Columbus, Spangler, S.C. & Lockwood (2022). Embedded tutors in online IT courses: Perceptions of students’ comfort, confidence, and utilization of a pilot program. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference, Clearwater, Florida. Spangler, S.C., Casper, D. & Stanfield, D. (2021). Abstract: Faculty’s perceptions of embedded librarians and OER Knowledge Mashups in Academia. Proceedings in International Institute of Knowledge Management Conference Online, Leipzig, Germany. Spangler, S.C., Casper, D. & Stanfield, D. (2020). Online students’ perceptions of embedded librarians. Warsaw, Poland Virtual presentation. Spangler, S.C. (2019). Integrating information literacy in IT. IACIS Williams, T. & Spangler, S.C. (2019). Sustainable management: Minimizing employee turnover in IT. IACIS. Spangler, S.C. (2018). Getting personal with graduate students’ success habits. Georgia Council of Graduate Studies Conference, Macon, GA. Spangler, S.C. (2018). A Study of mobile device privacy concerns and mobile device safety awareness. IACIS Presentation, Clearwater, Florida. Spangler, S.C. (2018). Seven habits to engage students with technology: Getting personal with students’ success habits. IACIS Presentation, Clearwater, Florida. |
| Organizations: | International Association of Computer Information Systems International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management |
| Awards and Honors: | 2025 Dean's Award for Scholarship 2024 Provost Fellow for Mentoring 2024 Dean's Award for Scholarship 2022 Associate Professor and Tenure 2020 Dean's Award for Service 2020-23 Vice-Chancellor's Faculty Learning Scholar 2020-24 William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Fellow Distinction 2018-2020 Faculty Learning Fellow 2020 Dean's Award for Service 2019 International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management Fellow and Distinguished Scholar Distinction 2018 Dean's Award for Service (All faculty) 2018 Dean's Award for Teaching 2016 Dean's Award for Teaching 2016 American Association of State Colleges and Universities Japan Studies Institute (JSI) Fellow Distinction |
| Publications: | * Beasley, S.W., Spangler, S.C. (2025). Creating Better Group Projects in Higher Education. In: Arabnia, H.R., Deligiannidis, L., Shenavarmasouleh, F., Amirian, S., Ghareh Mohammadi, F. (eds) Computational Science and Computational Intelligence. CSCI 2024. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2504. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94943-2_23. ● Spangler, S.C. (2025). Evaluating Generative AI vs. Human Analysis in Qualitative Data: Efficiency and Limitations. USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Columbus, Ga. (April 3, 2025). https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/73901/submission/62 ● Spangler, S.C. & Floyd, T. (2025). Enhancing Learning and Reducing Stress: The Impact of Cognitive Learning Activities in the Classroom. USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Columbus, Ga. (April 3, 2025). https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/73901/submission/61. ● Floyd, T. & Spangler, S.C. (2025). Enhancing Learning through Movement to Reduce Classroom Stress. USG Teaching and Learn ● Spangler, S.C. (2024) Creating Student Success through Embedded Librarians & Widget. 2024 USG Teaching & Learning Conference, Athens, Georgia. ● Spangler, S.C., Lockwood, W. & Shay, K. (2022). Embedded tutors in online IT courses: Perceptions of students’ comfort, confidence, and utilization of a pilot program. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference. EDSIG, 8(5729), (pp. 1-9). ● Spangler, S.C. & Shay, K. (2022). Students’ perceptions of assurance, utilization of a pilot program: Synchronized online discussions. Issues in Information Systems, 23(4), 111-118. https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2022_110. ● Spangler, S.C., Casper, D. & Stanfield, D. (2021). Abstract: Faculty’s perceptions of embedded librarians and OER Knowledge Mashups in Academia. Proceedings in International Institute of Knowledge Management Conference Online, Leipzig, Germany. https://www.iiakm.org/conference/proceedings/KM2021_RefereedProceedingsAbstracts.pdf. ● Spangler, S.C., Casper, D. & Stanfield, D. (2020). Online students’ perceptions of embedded librarians. Issues in Information Systems, 21(1), 167-176. https://doi.org/10.48009/1_iis_2020_167-176. ● Spangler, S.C. (2020). Graduate students’ perceptions of embedded librarians. Issues in Information Systems, 21(4), 73-80. https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2020_73-80. |
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