Marion Franklin Cannon, MSIT
Lecturer in Computer Science
678-839-4130
mcannon@w estga.edu
Technology Learning Center - Room 2224
Office Hours
Fall Semester 2025
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Face-to-Face OR Online: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Online Only: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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To better serve your needs, office hours are available by appointment. This guarantees you dedicated time with me. I still welcome walk-ins, but I will prioritize scheduled appointments. You can book your appointment using this link: https://shorturl.at/sQews
If you cannot make it to my scheduled office hours, please contact me to arrange an appointment at another time.
Marion is a dedicated computer science lecturer specializing in the intersection of technology education and career development. As a certified career development professional, she is passionate about equipping students with the skills and strategies needed to succeed in the modern workforce.
Her teaching experience spans multiple educational levels, including roles as an Adjunct Instructor at West Georgia Technical College and Chattahoochee Technical College, and as a Career and Technical Education Teacher for Atlanta Public Schools. This diverse background allows her to effectively bridge the gap between secondary, post-secondary, and professional life for her students.
Marion is currently enhancing her expertise as an Education Specialist (EdS) candidate in Workforce Education at the University of Georgia. She holds a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology from Kennesaw State University, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Administrative Management from Clayton State University, and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in both Office Administration and Computer Information Systems. She is also a Certified Professional Educator through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Beyond the classroom, she extends her commitment to student success through a career services blog, providing valuable advice and resources. In her free time, Marion enjoys creative pursuits such as crafting with vinyl, paper, beads, and fabric, as well as playing pickleball.
- A.A.S., Office Administration, Clayton State University, 2007
- B.A.S., Administrative Management, Clayton State University, 2010
- A.A.S., Computer Information Systems Networking Specialist, Chattahoochee Technical College, 2013
- M.S., Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2016
- Graduate Certificate, Health Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2016
- Certified Professional Educator, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2023
- Ed.S., Workforce Education, University of Georgia, 2027
Fall 2025 Sections
- CS-1301 (Computer Science I) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- COMP-2350 (Introduction to Digital Media) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- COMP-2350 (Introduction to Digital Media) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Summer 2025 Sections
- COMP-4986 (Computing Internship) Section: E09 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- COMP-4986 (Computing Internship) Section: N01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Spring 2025 Sections
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1301 (Computer Science I) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Fall 2024 Sections
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1301 (Computer Science I) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Summer 2024 Sections
- COMP-4986 (Computing Internship) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Spring 2024 Sections
- CS-1301 (Computer Science I) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- COMP-2350 (Introduction to Digital Media) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- COMP-2350 (Introduction to Digital Media) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Fall 2023 Sections
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1301 (Computer Science I) Section: 03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1301 (Computer Science I) Section: 101 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Summer 2023 Sections
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Spring 2023 Sections
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: 101 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Fall 2022 Sections
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Career Development Credentials and Certifications
Marion is a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP). This multi-purpose credential demonstrates the essential skills needed to provide career services in any setting. Marion's other career development credentials and certifications include:
- Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC)
- School Career Development Advisor (SCDA)
- Facilitating Career Development Instructor (FCDI)
- Global Career Development Facilitator – Instructor (GCDF-I)
- Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children (MMTIC)
- Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC)
- Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW)
- Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)