Dr. T. Kody Frey

Dr. T. Kody Frey

Assistant Professor of Instructional Communication & ICT

Teaching

ICT114: Communication in the Digital Age I

Undergraduate course, University of Kentucky, School of Information Science, 2023

Composition and Communication in the Digital Age I is the first course in a two-course series designed to teach practical communication skills to students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The course teaches students to compose and communicate ideas across oral, written, visual, and technological contexts. Specifically, this course will focus on equipping students to (1) translate complex, technical information into understandable terms, (2) utilize research skills to collect and evaluate information, and (3) effectively recognize and adapt behavior in accordance with the expectations for the selected mode of communication. Read more

CIS112: Accelerated Composition and Communication

Undergraduate course, University of Kentucky, School of Information Science, 2023

CIS 112 is an accelerated version of the standard two-semester composition and communication sequence. It focuses on integrated oral, written, and visual communication skill development and emphasizes critical inquiry and research. Students will sharpen their ability to conduct research; compose and communicate in written, oral, and visual modalities, and use interpersonal skills to work effectively in groups (dyads and small groups). Read more

ICT115: Composition & Communication in the Digital Age II

Undergraduate course, University of Kentucky, School of Information Science, 2023

Communication for the Information Age focuses on improving students’ oral, written, and visual communication skills so they can effectively form and translate technical information in ways that are easily understood by public audiences. In this course, students will both analyze and create materials designed to inform and persuade professionals in fields related to information communication technology. Students will also work individually and in groups to research, create, and present an argument focused on improving the communication of technical information. They will explore issues that align with their professional interests and produce products that use multiple methods (oral, written, or digital) to make an argument. A significant component of the class will involve learning to use visual and digital resources to enhance written and oral presentations. Prerequisite ICT 114, CIS 110/WRD 110, or equivalent. Read more

CI665: Quantitative Methods in Communication Research

Graduate course, University of Kentucky, School of Information Science, 2022

This required graduate course is designed to provide master’s and doctoral students with a sophisticated understanding of the philosophy, theory, design, and analysis of quantitative communication research. As such, the course focuses on the scientific method and approaches communication research as part of social science research. The course will assist students in understanding the study and practice of quantitative behavioral research techniques that apply to communication. Throughout the semester students will be exposed to a variety of methodological designs and statistical procedures that will ultimately allow them to design, complete, and eventually publish the results from independent research projects. At the end of this course, students should be able to: Read more

CI616: Foundations of Instructional Communication (Online)

Graduate course, University of Kentucky, School of Information Science, 2022

Instructional communication is a blending of three disciplines including pedagogy (teaching), educational and cognitive psychology (learning), and communication. Although each of these unique disciplines is embedded in its own theoretical and research tradition, this course will focus on where these three disciplines intersect. We will examine and criticize various communication and instructional models, along with the programs of research produced from these models, plan for and deliver instruction in both in-person and computer-aided venues, learn various methods for assessing teaching and learning, and discuss the managerial and political aspects of instructional delivery in various professional contexts, with a special emphasis on those in academic, information, and organizational settings. Seminar topics will include student learning, the transactional nature of teacher-student communication, and instructional communication theory building. Read more