Jennifer B. Summerville, Ph.D.
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Department of Specialty Studies

910-962-7174
summervillej@uncw.edu

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D.

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

Educational Technology, August, 1997

M. S.

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Computer Education and Cognitive Systems, 1993 

B.B.A

Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Marketing, 1990 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

8/2003-present

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Associate Professor, Specialty Studies,

Masters of Instructional Technology Program

1997-2003

Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas

Assistant Professor, Instructional Design and Technology

Promotion and Tenure approved for 8/03 

1994-1997

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Educational Technology 

1995-1996

University of Northern Colorado/Ft. Lupton School District,

Greeley and Ft. Lupton, Colorado

Instructional Designer/Trainer 

1995

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

Statistics Tutor, Office of Disabled Student Services 

1994

Staffing Solutions, Overland Park, Kansas

Corporate Trainer, AT&T 

1993-1994

CompUSA, Mesquite, Texas

Software Trainer 

1992-1993

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Teaching Fellow, Computer Education and Cognitive Systems 

1991-1992

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Research Assistant, Marketing 

COURSES TAUGHT

Summer '05

Distance Education

Hybrid/Blended course on distance education theory.  Included an on campus lab using state of the art, two-way interactive video technologies to present a lesson to peers at another site.  Course designed for Master of Instructional Technology students

Spring '05

Web-based Instruction

Online course on designing and developing web-based instructional materials and courses for Master of Instructional Technology students

Spring '04/'05/06
UNCW

Instructional Development

Online course for pre-service, lateral entry, post-bacheloriate teachers

Fall '03-present
UNCW

Instructional Design

On campus, hybrid and online sections of instructional design for pre-service teacher educators

Fall '03/'04/05
UNCW

Colloquium I

Colloquium topic course for Masters of Instructional Technology students

Fall '04/05
UNCW

Instructional
Technology

Online course of instructional technology for pre-service teachers

 

 

 

Summer ‘02/03
Emporia State University

Implementation of Corporate Learning Systems

Entirely Web-based course in the advanced instructional design and training process at the corporate-level.

 

Summer ’01-03
UCLA Extension

Distance Education Assessment Theory

Entirely Web-based course in distance education assessment.  Utilized case studies, discussions and individual projects.

 

IT841/800
Fall/Summer/Spring,  98-present
Emporia State University

Instructional Design

Entirely Web-based course in Instructional Design.  Utilizes case studies
First core course to go on-line (Summer '98)

 

 

IT743/830
Spring 98-present,
Summer 98-99
Emporia State
University

Contemporary Issues in Distance Education

Entirely Web-based course in the theory and practice of distance education.  Utilized a team-based teaching approach with University of Northern Iowa in Spring 2000/2001. 

 

 

IT725
Summer 2000
Emporia State
University

Foundations of Instructional Technology

Web-enhanced course on the foundations of instructional technology.  To be taught entirely on-line beginning Fall 2000.  Final core course in the Masters program moved to an on-line format.

 

 

IT371
Fall, Spring, Summer
1997-present
ESU

Instructional Media

Traditional classroom course in Instructional Media.  Advanced undergraduate tools course for elementary education majors.  On-line component piloted Fall ’01.

 

 

IT841
Fall 1997
Emporia State University

Instructional Design

Traditional classroom course in Instructional Design.  Project-based course

 

 

ET 201
Fall/Spring 96-97
University of Northern Colorado

Technology in Education

Instruction and practice using a variety of technology tools. Issues related to the application of these tools (intellectual freedom, critical viewing skills, technology access and equity) were explored.

 

 

ET 301
Fall/Spring 96-97
University of Northern Colorado

Educational Technology Applications

Integration of various instructional delivery systems into teaching. Content-specific applications of computing, video, print, and telecommunications technologies and issues of relevance to the education community were explored.

 

 

ET 401
Fall/Spring/Summer
94-96
University of Northern Colorado

Classroom Applications of Educational Technology

Included instructional design and media selection, design and utilization of microcomputers applications.

 

 

Various software package courses
CompUSA
93-94

As a corporate trainer

Packages included Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Desktop Publishing, Presentation software, DOS, etc.

 

 

CECS 1100
Fall/Spring 92-93
University of North Texas

Computer Applications

Introduction to computer usage. Integrated approach to software tools such as word processing, database management, spreadsheet, communications and graphics applications.

 

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES

SOX Briefs LLC; 2005-present, responsible for the review of all Educational/CPE Course Materials

Western New Mexico University, summer 2001, workshop and consulting on distance education

Eureka Independent School District, spring 2000, teacher training inservice on problem solving skills

Fort Lupton Independent School District, spring 1996/fall 1996, instructional design and training on desktop publishing

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Academic

·         Specialized experience in distance education, instructional design and development, and interactive multimedia design

·         Extensive experience designing, developing and implementing web-based courses in Foundations of Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology and Distance Education

·         Research areas of specialization in distance education, instructional design,  individual differences and the integration of technology in the classroom

·         Thirteen years of university and/or adult teaching in the areas of technology and education

·         Former corporate trainer specializing in the area of computer applications in business and industry

·         Received consistently high student evaluations in all teaching environments

·         Received Colorado Graduate Fellowship Grant (1994/1995)

·         Designed and developed all instructional materials for undergraduate educational technology courses (95-97)

·         Designed and implemented desktop publishing training workshop for local school district

·         Tutored visually and learning impaired students in graduate-level statistics

·         Taught special class in Educational Technology for pre-service, bilingual educators.

·         Conducted mini-seminars in Internet applications and web-page development at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels

Technical

·         Experienced in hardware and/or software selection appropriate for various types of instructional delivery

·         Experienced in the Web-based design and development including Web-site and Web Course creation in both WebCT and Blackboard.

·         Trained in the evaluation of projects in instructional and training contexts

·         Demonstrated competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer graphics, desktop publishing, analogue and digital video editing, and authoring systems

·         Experienced in the integration of the above tools within instructional settings

·         Experienced in the theory and practice of various distance education delivery systems and their implementation within educational settings

 

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY

 PUBLICATIONS (textbooks)

Summerville. J. et al (2002). “Microsoft Excel for the classroom”. Primary author.  Corwin Press.

Seguin, A. et al (2002). “Microsoft Word for the classroom”. Contributing author. Corwin Press

Howell, D. et al (2002). “Microsoft PowerPoint for the classroom”. Contributing author. Corwin Press

PUBLICATIONS (juried)

Summerville, J. (2005).  Developing an online “code of conduct”.  AACE Journal, 13(2), 127-136..

Summerville, J. (2002). "Taking ID online:  Developing an online instructional design course". TechTrends, July/August.

Summerville, J. (2000). "WebQuests as a part of technology integration: Training preservice teachers". TechTrends, March/April.

Summerville, J. (1999). "Role of awareness of cognitive style in hypermedia". International Journal of Educational Technology, 1(1). [Available on-line] http://www.outreach.uiuc.edu/ijet/v1n1/summerville/index.html.

PUBLICATIONS (peer-reviewed; wide-audience)

Summerville J. &  Fischetti J. (2005).  "How to foil the CyberBully:" The Chronicle of Higher Education, 51(42), B36.

PUBLICATIONS ACCEPTED

Johnson, C. & Summerville, J (2004). "An examination of a district-mandated online professional development requirement" Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.  Estimated publication date: Fall of 2006.

PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS

Fischetti J. & Summerville J. (2004).  "Developing CyberPolicies" [working title]: 

Summerville, J .(2005).  "Teaching fully online in the tenure track". [working title]. 

Summerville, J. (2005).  "Student perceptions of non-optional online courses." [working title].  Research completed April, 2005.  Follow-up study to be completed in April, 2006.

PUBLICATIONS (invited)

Summerville, J. (2000).  [Review of the book Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education]. Educational Technology Research and Development, 48(2), 78-79.

Summerville, J. (1998). The role of awareness of cognitive style in a hypermedia environment. St. Louis, MO: Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Presentations at the National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED423865)

Chen, M., Jackson, W., Parsons, C., Sindt, K., Summerville, J. Tharp, D. & Ulrich, R. (1996). The effect of font size in a Hypertext environment. Indianapolis, IN: Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Presentations at the 1996 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED397784)

Persichitte, K., Sindt, K. & Summerville, J. (1996). "Technology in education instructional packet". Student packet developed for use in undergraduate educational technology course at the University of Northern Colorado.

Persichitte, K., Sindt, K. & Summerville, J. (1996). "Educational technology applications instructional packet". Student packet developed for use in undergraduate educational technology course at the University of Northern Colorado.

Persichitte, K. & Summerville, J. (1995). "Desktop publishing with Aldus PageMaker". Instructional manual developed for use in the Ft. Lupton School District technology training program.

Summerville, J. (1995). "Educational technology instructional packet". Student packet developed for use in undergraduate educational technology course.

PUBLICATIONS (non-juried)

Summerville, J. (1997). The role of awareness of cognitive style in a hypermedia environment matched and mismatched with cognitive style (Doctoral dissertation, University of Northern Colorado, 1997). Dissertation Abstracts International, 08A, 3099

GRANTS RECEIVED

Distance Education Mini Grant, Fall 2005.  Grant awarded for the design and development of instructional materials for online and hybrid/blended undergraduate instructional design course.

Distance Education Mini Grant, Fall 2005.  Grant awarded to conduct research in the area of encouraging speakers to use distance education technologies.

PT3 Mini Grant, Fall 2004.  Grant awarded for the research and development of an online database of exemplary lesson plans.

Office of the President Grant, Summer 2004.  Grant awarded to the Master of Instructional Technology Program faculty to support the development of fully online and hybrid courses for Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate Program. 

Distance Education Grants, 2003/2004.  Grants awarded to support the development of online courses and conference travel expenses. 

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS (juried)

Summerville, J. (2006). "Cyberbullying: Proactively dealing with a 21st century problem".  Presentation accepted for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida, March 2006.

Summerville, J. (2006). "Non-Optional Online Courses: Students' New Perceptions". Presentation accepted for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida, March 2006.

Summerville, J. (2006). "Undergraduate Instructional Design for Preservice Teachers: Meeting programmatic and student needs". Presentation accepted for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida, March 2006.

Summerville, J. (2005). "Student Perceptions of Non-Optional Online Courses".  Presentation accepted for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Orlando, Florida, October 2005.

Fischetti, J. & Summerville, J. (2005).  "Foiling the Cyberbully".  Presentation at the University of North Carolina Teaching and Learning Conference.  Orlando, Florida, October, 2005.

Summerville, J. (2004). "Undergraduate Instructional Design Multi-Platformed: Meeting Programmatic and Student Needs".  Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Chicago, Illinois, October 2004.

Summerville, J. & Johnson, C. (2004).  "Rural Creativity: A Study of District Mandated Online Professional Development". Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Chicago, Illinois, October 2004

Summerville, J. (2003). "Time in a bottle: Students perceptions of time in online courses".  Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Anaheim, California, October 2003.

Summerville, J. (2001). “Self-efficacy and self-directedness: The impact on student satisfaction in distance education courses”  Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2001. Paper selected for publication in "Proceedings of Selected Research Paper Presentations 2001".

Summerville, J, Herring, M. & Smaldino, S. (2001) “Using case studies in distance education”. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2001.

Summerville, J., & Smaldino, S. (2000). “Perceptions and prescriptions for the design, development and implementation of distance education. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Denver, Colorado, October 2000.

Summerville, J., & Smaldino, S. (2000). “Team Teaching Distance Education Via The World Wide Web. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Denver, Colorado, October 2000.

Summerville, J. (2000). "Developing an on-line ethics policy." Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology National Conference, Long Beach, California, February, 2000.

Persichitte, K, Summerville, J & Westhoff, G. (2000). "Preservice programs running to keep up." Panel discussion at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Annual Conference, San Diego, California, February, 2000.

Summerville, J. (2000). "Taking ID on-line." Presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Annual Conference, San Diego, California, February, 2000.

Summerville, J. (1999). "Taking ID online: Development of an on-line instructional design course." Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology National Conference, Houston, Texas, February, 1999.

Summerville, J (1998). "The role of awareness of cognitive styles in hypermedia". Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology National Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, February, 1998. Paper selected for publication in "Proceedings of Selected Research Paper Presentations 1998".

Persichitte, K., Sindt, K. & Summerville, J. (1997). "Restructuring of undergraduate educational technology courses." Presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Orlando, Florida, April 1997.

Bauer, J. & Summerville, J. (1996). "Anchored instruction in preservice educational technology: A multicultural approach". Technology and Teacher Education Annual, San Antonio, Texas.

Caffarella, E., Chen, M., Jackson, W., Parsons, C., Sindt, K., Summerville, J. Tharp, D. & Ulrich, R. (1996). "The effect of font size in a Hypertext environment." Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology National Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, February, 1996; paper selected for publication in "Proceedings of Selected Research Paper Presentations 1996".

REGIONAL/STATE PRESENTATIONS (juried)

Fischetti, J. & Summerville, J. (2005).  "Vanquishing the Cyberbully: Policies of prevention and prohibition."  Presentation at the University of North Carolina System's Teaching and Learning with Technology annual conference.  Raleigh, NC, March, 2005.

Summerville, J. (1999). "Using WebQuests in the K-12 classroom." Presentation at the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education Conference, Salina, Kansas, October, 1999.

Summerville, J (1998). "Instructional media design: The good, the bad, and the truly ugly." Presentation at the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education Conference, Salina, Kansas, 1998.

Summerville, J (1998). "The role of awareness of cognitive styles in hypermedia." Presentation at the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education Conference, Salina, Kansas, March, 1998.

UNIVERSITY-LEVEL INVITED PRESENTATIONS

WebCT Showcase, December 1, 2004.  University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University-wide presentation.

First Year Experience Discussion, August, 2004.  University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  Short presentation and discussion with new 2004 incoming faculty.

WebCT Showcase, December 3, 2003.  University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University-wide presentation.

“The State of Distance Education”, November 14, 2000, Emporia State University, Good Morning Discussion

"Easy faculty web-pages in about an hour." Emporia State University, Faculty workshop, (March, 1998).

SERVICE
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY

Provost's Advisory Council (UNCW, 2005-present)

Senate Advancement Committee (UNCW, 2005-present)

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (UNCW, 2004-present)

New Faculty Electronic Discussion Coordinator (UNCW; 2004-present)

New Faculty First Year Experience Discussant (UNCW; Fall 2004)

Chancellor's New Faculty Task Force (UNCW; 2004)

Computer Advisory Committee (Emporia State; 2002-2003)

Web Advisory Committee (Emporia State; 2002-2003)

Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee (Emporia State; 2001-2003)

Academic Vice President’s Advisory Committee (Emporia State; 2001-2002)

Grievance Committee (Emporia State; 2001-2002)

Developer, Web-based version of Emporia State University’s Equity Study, Survey of Women Faculty and Ethnic American Faculty, (Emporia State; Summer 2000)

AdHoc Committee on Administrator Review (Emporia State; Spring '01)

Faculty Senate (Emporia State; 2000-2001)

President’s Award for Research and Creativity, Selection Committee (Emporia State; 2000)

University Research and Creativity Committee (Emporia State; 1998-2000), Chair 1999

Faculty Search Committee, Director of the Center for Educational Technology (Emporia State; Spring 1999)

Distance Education Mentor/Reviewer (voluntary/unofficial), Emporia State University (Emporia State; Fall 1998-present)

SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE

Instructional Design Course coordinator, (UNCW; Fall 2003-present)

Instructional Technology Course committee (Spring 2004-present)

Elementary Education and Transfer Student Advisor, (UNCW; Fall 2003-present)

Conceptual Framework Visual Subcommittee (UNCW, Summer 2005)

Chancellor's Induction Showcase, Demonstrator (UNCW; Spring 2004)

Faculty Mentor, (Emporia State; Fall 2002-2003)

Teachers College Tenure and Promotion Committee, (Emporia State; Fall 2000)

Administrator Review Committee, Dean of the Teachers College, (Emporia State; 2000/2001)

NCATE Review Workshops (Emporia State; December 2000)

Teacher's College Web Page Manager (Emporia State; 1997, 1999-present);
Redesign of site: 2002 (with Marziah Karch)

Dean’s Advisory Council  (Emporia State; 1997-1999)

Teacher’s College Holiday Party, organizing committee (Emporia State; 1997, 1998)

SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT

New Faculty Mentor (UNCW, 2005-present)

NCATE Preparation Committee (UNCW; 2004-present)

Certificate Program Committee (UNCW; 2004-present)

Program Review Committee, chair (UNCW; 2004-present)

Masters of Instructional Technology exam and project review committees, (UNCW; 2003-present—co-chair 2004)

Master of Instructional Technology Recruitment Committee, (UNCW; 2003-present)

Master of Instructional Technology Admission Committee (UNCW; 2003-present)

Departmental Marketing Committee, (Emporia State; 2002-2003)

Departmental Assessment Committee, (Emporia State; 2002-2003)

Departmental committee to investigate doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology, (Emporia State; 2001-2003)
            Needs Assessment Survey Development
            Curriculum Analysis

Departmental committee to re-evaluate curriculum and investigate corporate “pathway”, (Emporia State 1998-2001).

Instructional Design and Technology Faculty Review Committee, (Emporia State; Fall 2000, 2000)

Search Committee, Instructional Design and Technology Department Secretary, (Emporia State; Summer 2000)

Faculty Search Committee, Instructional Design and Technology, (Emporia State; Spring/Summer, 2000)

Faculty Sponsor, Instructional Design and Technology Student Association (Emporia State; 1999).

Instructional Design and Technology Web Page Manager (Emporia State; 1997-1999); Co-Manager (2000-present)
            Redesign of site: 2002 (with Haley Heter), 1999, 1998
            Potential Student Interest Questionnaire, developed in 1999

Faculty Search Committee, Instructional Design and Technology, (Emporia State; Summer, 1998).

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

Book Proposal Reviwer (2004).  "Essentials of Instructional Design".  Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Director of the Job Placement Center, Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, 1998-2002, 2004-2005

Presentation Proposal Reviewer, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Research Division (02/03)

Presentation Proposal Reviewer, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division of Instructional Design and Development (2002; 2005)

Curriculum Committee, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2001-2002.

Book Proposal Review (2002). “The Systematic Design of E-learning”.

Book Chapter Review (2002).  “The Design and Development of Web-based Instruction”. Completed for Merrill/Prentice Hall. 

Pannel Discussion (2001).  “Increasing Interactivity in Web Courses”. Professors of Instructional Design and Technology Annual Conference.

Consultant, Distance Education/Web-based Instruction, Western New Mexico University (summer ’01)

Book Review: Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek (2000) “Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education”. Completed for Merrill/Prentice Hall. 

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Poodle fosterer and consultant, Cape Fear Rescue Rangers, (2005)

Higher Education Representative, Technology Advisory Committee, Marais des Cygnes Valley School District, (2002-2003)

Emporia Zoo, Zoo Docent (1999)

Future Teacher's Academy, Emporia State University, Topic: E-mail (July, 1999)

Career Day, Emporia Middle School (October, 1997).

THESIS/PROJECT COMMITTEES

Hughes, S. (2006).  Masters Portfolio.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, UNCW, committee member.

Lee, K. (2006).  Masters Portfolio.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, UNCW, chair.

Gunn, P. (2005).  Masters Portfolio.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, UNCW, committee member.

Long. A. (2005).  Masters Portfolio.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, UNCW, committee member.

Bruton, B. (2003). Masters Portfolio.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, UNCW, committee member.

Galloway, T. (2003).  Masters Portfolio.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, UNCW, committee member.

Griffin, J. (2003). Using learning objects to develop individual income tax training.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Hoddison, P (2003). Handheld technology in the science classroom: Inquiry in an environment based on constructivist learning theory.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, chair.

Johnson, C. (2003). Anayzing the online professional development requirement for USD 339.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, chair.

Karch, M. (2003). Training solution for JCCC faculty to learn WebCT.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Williams, L. (2003). Teacher technology training: A case study.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Brashears, S (2002). Designing and developing a school web site: A collaborative course for junior high school and senior high school students.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Cutrell, V. (2002).  Developing collegiality among post-secondary regents’ schools through sharing of online staff development resources.  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Harders, R. (2002).  Restructuring a business course. Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Lund, C. (2002). Using student-created subject samplers to enhance content-area knowledge in the middle school.  Master of Science in Instructional Technology, Masters project, chair.

Ward, B. (2002). Shadow journal project: An online multi-linear creative writing game prototype. Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters project, committee member.

Kueser, C. (2001). “Electronic portfolios in the elementary classroom”. Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, chair.

Miller, G. (2001). “Digital video editing: Developing solutions for student success”. Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, chair.

Suhr, L. (2001). “The instructional design process as applied to the creation of a staff development plan for technology in the Sabetha Unified School District 441”. Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member.

Pearson, S. (2000). “Interactive storytelling in HyperStudio.” Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member.

Rusche, D. (2000). “Digital storytelling.” Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member.

Williams, H. (2000). “The effects of game style on perceived motivation and self-efficacy.” Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member.

Dayhoff, K. (2000). “Electronic Performance Support System: A resource for integrating technology into the classroom.” Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, chair.

McGlone, A. (2000). “A rose by any other picture would have the same effect on my ‘OLFACTAORY’ sense: Using computer animation to teach vocabulary words using the mnemonic keyword method.”  Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member.

Sheahan, R. (2000). "Rails and trails: An online lesson for eighth grade Kansas history students." Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, chair.

Gallup, G. (1999). "The instructional design process for the Kansas Board of Regents Honors Academy CD-ROM." Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member.

Smith, L. (1999). "Implementing technology into the curriculum: Assessing the attitudes and motivation levels of elementary education majors toward the integration of technology for learning the basic fundamentals of music - a case study." Masters of Arts in Music, Thesis, committee member.

Detrick, W. (1999), "Effective use of a computer planetarium to improve students' understanding of moon phases and eclipses." Master of Science in Physical Sciences, Thesis, committee member.

Fager, L. (1999). "Finding and writing a grant: Steps taken by the first time grant writer." Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, chair.

Reeves, T. (1998). "World Wide Web virtual reality: An instructional training application." Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, Masters Project, committee member

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

Faculty Recognition Award Nominee, Excellence in Instruction (2002)

Who’s Who Among America’s Teacher (nominated 1999, listed 2000)

Faculty Recognition Award Nominee, Excellence in Instruction (2000)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (1996-current)

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (1999-2000)