Academic Record
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B.A.
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June 1973
Major(s) |
University of
Denver, Denver, CO
Elementary Education, Educational Psychology |
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M.A.
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May 1976
Major |
Cardinal Stritch
College, Milwaukee, WI
Special Education - Learning Disabilities |
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Ph.D.
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December 1995
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Purdue University, West Lafayette,
IN |
Academic Appointments
Full Professor, August 2007 to present Educational Technology (Ed Tech) Department of Curriculum and Instruction Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Associate Professor, August 2001 to 2007 Educational Technology (Ed Tech) Department of Curriculum and Instruction Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Assistant Professor, August 1997 to 2001 Educational Technology (Ed Tech) Department of Curriculum and Instruction Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Adjunct Professor, January 1997 to 2000 College of Technology Instructional and Performance Technology Program Boise State University, Boise, ID
Visiting Assistant Professor, August 1996 to May 1997 Educational Computing and Instructional Development (ECID) Department of Curriculum and Instruction Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Visiting Assistant Professor, June 1996 to August 1996 Department of Educational Studies Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Visiting Assistant Professor, August 1995 to May 1996 Special Education Department of Educational Studies Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Research Interests
My scholarship focuses on the impact that student-centered instructional approaches/strategies have on both the processes and products of learning. This focus is translated into two specific interests that are integrated within my program of research. One interest revolves around issues of teaching -- identifying effective instructional strategies and approaches (case- and problem-based learning, peer feedback in online learning environments) that foster student motivation and learning. The second interest revolves around issues of learning related to facilitating students' development and use of self-regulation skills, that is, skills that enable learners to monitor and adjust their strategies to meet changing learning needs.
Activities that support this focus include research on the impact of case-based instruction on higher-order thinking skills; the effectiveness of a student-centered, problem-based learning approach to technology integration; and strategies for facilitating higher-order thinking and self-regulated learning in online learning environments. Recent efforts have been directed toward identifying effective methods for developing students' problem-solving skills through the use of authentic learning experiences within online learning environments.
Teaching Emphases
My teaching activities focus on the
effective design and implementation of student-centered instructional
approaches/strategies that support learners' active construction of knowledge
in the areas of instructional
design, educational research, and technology integration. I employ student-centered
approaches through the
incorporation of case-based instructional methods, collaborative research activities,
and the infusion of
technology (including the use of online learning environments) into all areas.
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