Media Room
Dr. Kathleen P. King Keynote Speaker, Author, and Professor
for Dr. Kathleen King
An articulate, dynamic and insightful expert in adult learning and technology for radio, television, and print.
Dr. Kathleen P. King, professional speaker, award-winning author, professor, and certified life coach is available for interviews face-to-face, on camera, or over the phone.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR DR. KING
NJ Main Office: 201.357.4721 ~ Mobile: 201.916.0575
Fax: 201.458.9736 ~ Email: kpking@TransformationEd.com
Social Media Week 2010
Appearing on a New York City panel during a global initiative spanning Berlin, Paris and San Francisco, Dr. Kathleen P. King lead the discussion of Social Media Trends in Higher Education.
Also see in CCNMoney.com
Follow-up reports confirmed that her participation in the panel was the highlight of the event and key to focusing the discussion on the practical current and future possibilities for social media and technology integration into higher education.
Following are a few sample video clips from the event
This event was also reported on in eSchoolnews.com 
Looking for the most likely places to leverage innovation in technology and education: And a clip where Dr King describes the need to look to community colleges for direction and innovation at this time.
Click to see more: The entire video and summary
NYC TV Channel 11 (WPIX) Appearance: Dr. Kathy King
Does the Learning Have to Stop?
Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:
How parents and schools can prepare to continue student learning amidst H1N1 and any possible school closures….
This TV interview was aired on Channel 11 WPIX in New York City: 9/17/09 on News AT 6:30
Click below to watch the WPIX video clip
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Recent Radio Interviews 
- WGAU Radio, Atlanta, GA. (2009, Oct 2). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. What’s the difference with online learning?
- Listen to the recording and read the blog post (Coming Soon)
- KEX Radio, Portland, OR. (2009, Sept. 28). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. Online learning is it viable?
- Listen to the recording and read the blog post
- Listen to the recording and read the blog post
- WTVN, Radio, Columbus, OH. (2009, Sept. 25). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. H1N1 part 5: What happens with swine flu and education?
- WSVA Radio Harrisonburg, VA. (2009, Sept. 22). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. Are online learning programs a good option?
- WVRA Radio, Richmond, VA. (2009, Sept. 22). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. The truth about online learning.
Expert Areas to Assist the Media
- Adult Change, Learning and Growth
- Innovation and Technology
- Distance Learning
- Training and Development
- Education, Faculty Development
- Career and Life Coaching, Motivation
Interview Topic Ideas
- What can adults expect and how can they succeed when returning to college later in life?
- What are strategies to successfully handle changes in your life, based on your research?
- What do we know about how adults successfully handle changes in careers and life, based on your research?
- What is the latest news and implications for adults seeking to continue to learn throughout their lives?
Segment Ideas for Media Interviews
- Adults Returning to College
- Changing Careers
- Coping with Career and Life Changes
- Adults Learning Across Lifespan
- How Can Lifelong Learning Skills Drive Success?
Media Kit for Dr. King
- Photo #1 of Dr. King
- Photo #2 of Dr. King
- Speaker Sheet & Speaking Topics
- Sample Podcasts
- Sample Video Clips
- NSA Speaker Profile available
- Press Releases for Recent Books
Biographical Details
Kathleen P. King, EdD, is a professor of education at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education in New York City, and former director of the university’s RETC Center for Professional Development. She is also president of Transformation Education, LLC. Dr. King is a specialist in how adults learn, change and grow. King’s major areas of research include distance learning, digital media, transformative learning, professional development, and instructional technology. Dr. King is the author of 17 bo oks and over 145 published articles and research papers. Her books and web-based audio materials are used as course materials in universities around the world and have a large following. She has led the development of numerous local and global innovative educational projects reaching over 6.4 million learners through technology; most of these efforts have been underwritten by corporate, federal and state grants. Dr. King received her Ed.D. and M.Ed. in Higher ad Adult Education from Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania. She also has a M.A. from Columbia International, Columbia, SC and a B.A. from Brown University, Providence, RI.
Newest Books
- Handbook of evolving research of transformative learning: The Learning Activities Survey (10th anniversary edition). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc .(2010)
- Empowering women through literacy: Views from experience. (with Miller) Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.(2010)
- Podcasting for teachers: Using a new technology to revolutionize teaching and learning (Rev. 2nd ed.). (with Gura) Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. (2009)
- Fundamentals of human performance and training. (with Wang) Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. (2010)
- Human performance models revealed in the global context. (with Wang) Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. (2010)
Affiliations
AAACE – American Association for Adult and Continuing Education ACHE – Association of Continuing Higher Education AERA – American Educational Research Association ASJA- American Society of Journalists and Authors ASTD – American Society of Training & Development IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ISTE – International Society for Technology in Education NSA – National Speakers Association NSDC- National Staff Development Council
Awards
Recent major awards her books have received including,
- Harnessing Innovations Technologies in Higher Education, received both the AERA Outstanding Book Award in 2009 and the Frandson Book Award from the University Continuing Education Association in 2007.
- Empowering Women through Literacy book (with Miller) and journal editorship earned her the from NYACCE Service Award in 2009, and her leadership in the association, the Lawrence Levin Award in 2009.
Video Demo
BASIC INFO FORM
