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CURRICULUM VITAE BRENDA BANNAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
WORK ADDRESS: Graduate School of Education Fairfax, VA 22030 (703)993-2067 (703)993-2722 [email protected] EDUCATION Ph.D. 1995 Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. Instructional Systems M.S. 1991 Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Instructional Technology B.S. 1986 Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania. Communications ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2003 - Present Associate Professor, Instructional Technology George Mason University 2005 - 2006 Visiting Scholar, Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning Stanford University Palo Alto, California 1996 - 2003 Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology George Mason University Graduate School of Education Fairfax, Virginia 1995 – 1996 Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology University of South Florida at Fort Myers College of Education Fort Myers, Florida 1992 - 1995 Instructional Designer/Graduate Research Assistant Penn State Nutrition Center
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Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania CORPORATE EXPERIENCE 1992 -1992 Project Manager / Multimedia Development Consultant Frontier Media Group Malvern, Pennsylvania 1991 - 1992 Instructional Designer Merck & Co., Inc. Iselin, New Jersey SCHOLARLY PRODUCTIVITY Refereed Journal Articles Bannan, B., Ortel, J. & Dunham, M. (under review). Experienced instructional designers’ self-
reoported changes following completion of a graduate level instructional design education program. British Journal of Educational Technology.
Martinez, P., Bannan, B. & Kitsantas, A. (under review). Bilingual learners questioning in
science and reading. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Martinez, P., Bannan, B. & Kitsantas, A. (under review). Bilingual learners with disabilities
and informational texts. Journal of Special Education. Martinez, P., Bannan, B. & Kitsantas, A. (under review). Enhancing diverse bilingual
learners’ understanding of scientific text. Journal of Research in Reading. Martinez, P., Bannan, B. & Peters, E. (under review). Differences in fourth grade dual
language learners’ ability to monitor their comprehension of scientific texts. Bilingual Research Journal: The Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education.
Martinez, P., Bannan, B. & Kisantas, A. (2012). Bilingual students’ ideas and conceptual
change about slow geomorphological changes caused by water. Journal of Geoscience Education 60, 54-66..
Bannan, B., Peters, E. & Martinez, P. (2010). Mobile, Inquiry-based learning and geological
observations: An exploratory study. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning 2(3), 13-29.
Jeffs, T., Behrmann, M. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2006). Asssistive technology and literacy
learning: Reflections of parents and children. Journal of Special Education Technology 21(1), 37-44.
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Jeffs, T., Behrmann, M. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2003). Asssistive Technology and Literacy
difficulties: What parents and children have to say. Journal of Special Education Technology 19.
Bannan-Ritland, B., (2003). The role of design in research: The integrative learning design
framework. Educational Researcher 32(1) 21-24. Bannan-Ritland, B. & Grabowski, B. (2002). The effects of generative visual manipulation
strategies within computer-based instruction. Journal of Visual Literacy 22(2) 143-160. Bannan-Ritland, B. (2002). Computer-mediated communication (CMC), elearning and
interactivity: A review of the research. Quarterly Review of Distance Education 3(2)161-179.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2002) Literacy Access Online: The development of an online support
environment for literacy facilitators working with children with disabilities. Tech Trends 45(2), 17-22.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2001). An action learning framework for teaching instructional design.
Performance Improvement Quarterly 14(2), 37-51. Bannan-Ritland, B., Milheim, W.D. & Harvey, D. (1998) A general framework for Web-
based instruction. Educational Media International, 35(2), pp. 77-81. Jonassen, D. H., Davidson, M.E., Collins, M., Campbell, J., & [Haag] Bannan, B., (1995).
Constructivism and computer-mediated communication in distance education. The American Journal of Distance Education 9 (2), 7-26.
Manuscripts In Preparation Bannan, B., (in progress). Analyzing context for mobile augmented reality prototypes in
education: promoting design research with graduate students. Manuscript in Preparation Bannan, B. (in progress). Design research in inquiry-based geological reasoning. Manuscript
in Preparation. Chung, Y., Behrman, M., Thorpe, E. & Bannan, B. (in progress). Perspectives of High-tech
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users with Cerebral Palsy at the Post-secondary Level. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Bannan-Ritland & Peters, E., (in progress). Teacher collaborators in design research.
Manuscript in Preparation Bannan-Ritland, B., Han, X. & Baek, J. (in progress). Literacy activities in science: A cross-
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case analysis of a fourth and sixth grade teachers’ beliefs and implementation of the science-literacy connection. Manuscript in Preparation
Journal Articles Non-Refereed Martinez, P., Bannan, B., E. Peters & Baek, J. (under review) Higher order questions with
bilingual learners in reading and science. The Reading Teacher. Martinez, P., Peters, E., Bannan, B. & Baek, J. (2011) Learning to observe in a
geomorphological context. Science Activities. Bannan-Ritland, B., Egerton, E, Page, J. & Behrmann, M. (2000) Literacy explorer: A support
tool for novice reading facilitators. Performance Improvement Journal 39(6) 47-54. Bannan-Ritland, B. & Kommers, P. (1998) Editorial: Special issue on Web-based instruction:
Educational Media International 35(2) p.61-62. Bannan, B. & Milheim, W.D. (1996). Design, development and delivery of instructional
materials over the internet. Computers in the Social Studies, 5(1), 3-4. (Reprint of conference paper).
Bannan, B. (1996). Computers as a cognitive tool: Examples in the classroom. The American
Association of School Administrators Professor, 18(3), 10-12. Bannan, B. (1995). The changing role of computers in education. The American Association
of School Administrators Professor, 18(2), 10-12. [Haag] Bannan, B. & Grabowski, B. L. (1995). The design of compact disc-interactive:
incorporating instructional design principles. Educational Technology, 35(2), 36-39. King, J., Clark, K., Bergman, T., Foxon, M., [Haag] Bannan, B., Fullerton, K., Hale, D., Lee,
I., & Surry, D. (1993). The AECT convention internship: A once in a lifetime opportunity. Tech Trends, 38 (4), 14.
Books Dabbagh, N. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2005). Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies and
Application. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. Invited Book Chapters Bannan, B. (2012). Design research and twice exceptional children: Toward an integration of
motivation, emotion and cognition factors for a technology-based intervention. In Dai,
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D.Y. (Ed.), Design Research on Learning and Thinking in Education Settings: Enhancing Intellectual Growth and Functioning. Mahwah, N.J.; Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2009). The integrative learning design framework: An illustrated
example from the domain of instructional technology. In T. Plomp & N. Nieveen (Eds.), An Introduction to Educational Design Research. Enschede, Netherlands; SLO Netherlands Institute for Curriculum Development.
Norton, P., Williams van Rooij, Jerome, M.K., Clark, K., Behrmann, M. & Bannan-Ritland,
B. (2009). Integrating design and research processes. In T. Plomp & N. Nieveen (Eds.), International Perspectives on Design Research Methods. Twente, Netherlands; University of Twente
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2008). Teacher design research: An emerging paradigm for teachers’
professional development. In A. E. Kelly, R. A. Lesh, & J. Baek (Eds.), Handbook of design research methods in education: Innovations in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Mahway, NJ: Taylor & Francis.
Bannan-Ritland, B. & Baek, J. (2008). Investigating the act of design in design research: The
road taken. In A. E. Kelly, R. A. Lesh, & J. Baek (Eds.), Handbook of design research methods in education: Innovations in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Mahway, NJ: Taylor & Francis.
Middleton, J., Gorard, S., Taylor, C. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2008). The “compleat” design
experiment: from soup to nuts. In A. E. Kelly, R. A. Lesh, & J. Baek (Eds.), Handbook of design research methods in education: Innovations in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Mahway, NJ: Taylor & Francis.
Schaff, J., Bannan-Ritland, B., Behrmann, M. & Ok, S. (2005). Introducing electronic
performance support systems in special education. In D.L. Edyburn, K. Higgins and R.Boone (Eds.) Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice. Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design, Inc.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Egerton, E, Page, J. & Behrmann, M. (2004) Literacy explorer: A support
tool for novice reading facilitators. In G. Dickelman (Eds.) EPSS Revisited: A lifecycle for developing performance-centered systems. 39(6) Silver Springs, MD: International Society for Performance Improvement.
Bannan-Ritland, B., (2004) Web-Based instruction. In Kovalchick, A. & Dawson, K.
Educational Technology: An Encyclopedia (pp.638-644). ABC-CLIO publication: Santa Barbara, CA.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Dabbagh, N. & Murphy, K. (2001) Learning object systems as
constructivist learning environments: Related assumptions, theories and applications. In D. Wiley (Ed.) The Instructional Use of Learning Objects (pp. 61-97). Association of Educational Communications and Technology.
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Dabbagh, N., Bannan-Ritland, B., & Silc, K.(2001). Web-based authoring tools: pedagogical
issues. In B.H. Khan (Ed.) Web-Based Training. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
Milheim, W.D. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2001). Web-based training: Current status and future
potential. In B.H. Khan (Ed.) Web-Based Training. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
Bannan, B. & Milheim, W.D. (1997). Existing WBI courses and their Design. In B.H. Khan
(Ed.) Web-Based Instruction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications Conference Papers Bannan, B. (November, 2009). Challenges for integrative design and research in mobile
learning. Technology-enhanced learning in the context of technological, societal and cultural transformation. Paper presented at the Alpine Rendez-Vous, STELLAR Network of Excellence by the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munich and London Mobile Learning Group. Garmisch-Partenkirchen,Germany.
Baek, J., Xia, Q., Martinez, P., Peters, E.E., Bannan-Ritland, B. & Hjalmarson, M.A. (April,
2007). Design research on the means of support for teaching and learning geological observation. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Peters, E., Kisantis, A., B., Baek, & Bannan-Ritland, B. (April, 2007). The effect of the
nature of science metacognitive prompts on science students’ content and nature of science knowledge, metacognition and self-regulatory efficacy. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Martinez, P., Baek, J. Bannan-Ritland, B., Peters, E. & Qutub, J. (April, 2007). Implementing
a technology system combining inquiry-based science comprehension strategies to help second language learners improve their understanding of scientific text in a bilingual environment. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Bannan-Ritland, (2006). Teachers as collaborators in design-based research: Designing a
technology system integrating inquiry-based science and reading comprehension strategies. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. San Francisco.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Han, X. & Baek, J. (2005). Literacy activities in science: A cross-case
analysis of a fourth and sixth grade teachers’ beliefs and implementation of the science-literacy connection. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Chicago, IL.
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Bannan-Ritland, B. & Baek, J. (2004). The Integrative Learning Design Framework:
Combining research methods and design processes. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Chicago, IL.
Middleton, J., Gorard, S., Taylor, C. and Bannan-Ritland, B. (2004). The underlying syntax of
design experiments. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Castellani, J. & Behrmann, M. (2000). The immersion approach:
Teaching novice instructional designers based on action learning principles. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Behrmann, M., Goor, M. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2000). Electronic Portfolios as a Precursor
to Electronic Dissertations. Proceedings of the Electronic and Thesis Dissertation Conference, Tampa, Florida.
Dabbagh, N.H., Bannan-Ritland, B. & Silc, K.F. (June, 1999). Web-based Authoring Tools:
Pedagogical Implications. Proceedings of the Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications Conference, Seattle Washington.
Spikell, M., Aghevli, B., Bannan-Ritland, B. & Egerton, E. (1998). Virtual math
manipulatives: An innovative Web-based instructional strategy. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Washington, DC.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (June, 1998). Theoretical Perspectives on Web-Based Instruction.
Proceedings of the Ed-Media & Ed-Telecomm World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications.
Bannan, B. & Grabowski, B.L. (1996). Visual manipulation and organizational strategies in
computer-based instruction. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Bannan, B. & Grabowski, B.L. (1994). The effects of varied visual manipulation strategies
within computer-based instruction on factual, conceptual and problem-solving learning. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Nashville, TN.
[Haag] Bannan, B., & Snetsinger, W. (1993). Aesthetics and screen design: An integration of
principles. Proceedings of the International Visual Literacy Association Conference, Rochester, New York.
Bannan, B. & Milheim, W.D. (October, 1996). Design, development and delivery of
instructional materials over the Internet. Proceedings of the WebNet:World Conference of the Web Society, San Francisco, CA.
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INVITED INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Bannan, B. (January, 2010). Trends in Technology and Education. Invited Keynote Address
Peruvian Ministry of Education, Congreso Nacional design research Educadores at the Universidad UPC in Lima –Peru.
Bannan, B., Peters, E., Martinez, P., Raime, A., Baek, J. and Stafford, K. (January, 2010).
Conducting Design Research in the Classroom. Conference Presentation at the Congressio Nacional de Ecuadores, Universidad UPC, Lima, Peru.
Martinez, P., Peters, E., Bannan, B., Raime, A., Baek, J. and Stafford, K. (January, 2010).
Teacher Workshop: GO Inquire. Presentation at the Congressio Nacional de Ecuadores, Universidad UPC, Lima, Peru.
Martinez, P., Peters, E., Bannan, B. and Raime, A. (January, 2010). GO Inquire. Presentation
at the Cegecoop La Union School, Lima, Peru. Martinez, P., Peters, E., Bannan, B. and Raime, A. (January, 2010). GO Inquire. Presentation
at the Peruano Norteamericano Abraham Lincoln School, Lima, Peru. Bannan, B. (January, 2010). Educational Technology: Design Thinking. Presentation at the
Cegecoop La Union School, Lima, Peru. Bannan, B. (January, 2010). Educational Technology: Design Thinking. Presentation at the
Peruano Norteamericano Abraham Lincoln School, Lima, Peru. Bannan, B. (December, 2009). Challenges for integrative design and research in mobile
learning. Presentation at the Alpine Rendez-Vous, STELLAR Network of Excellence by the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munich and London Mobile Learning Group. Garmisch-Partenkirchen,Germany.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (November, 2007) International Seminar on Design Research. Panel
Presentation at the East China Normal University in Shanghai, China. Bannan-Ritland, B. (November, 2007) Design Research and Instructional Technology.
Presentation at the Beijing Normal University in Beijing, China. Bannan-Ritland, B. (May, 2007) eLearning and Design Research. Keynote Presentation at
the Canadian Association for Distance Education, Montreal, Canada. (keynote delivered by Dr. Anthony E. Kelly due to family emergency)
Bannan-Ritland, B. (June, 1998) Theoretical perspectives on Web-Based Instruction.
Presentation at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia and
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Educational Telecommunications, Freiburg in Briesgau, Germany. Loftin, R.B., Pettitt, B. M., Su, S., Cuter, C., Dede, C., Bannan-Ritland, B., Ash, K., and
McCammon, J.A. (January, 1998). PaulingWorld: An immersive environment for collaborative exploration for molecular structures and interactions. Presentation at the meeting of the Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii.
[Haag] Bannan, B., & Samouilova, M. (March, 1994). A visual, organizational and generative
instructional strategy: Research results and potential for the development of computer-based instruction. Presentation at the 11th International Conference on Technology and Education, London, England.
Samouilova, M. A., & [Haag] Bannan, B. (March, 1994). Multimedia applications for foreign
language instruction: Current state and future potential. Presentation at the 11th International Conference on Technology and Education, London, England.
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Bannan, B. (submitted for July, 2012). AECT Presidential Session Publish, don’t perish: Tips
for writing research manuscripts. Presentation at the Annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Research Symposium on Design in educational technology: Design thinking, design process and the design studio. Louisville, KY.
Reiser, B., Hannafin, M., Klein, J. and Bannan, B. (accepted for November, 2012). AECT
Presidential Session Publish, don’t perish: Tips for writing research manuscripts. Presentation at the Annual Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Louisville, KY.
Zgheib, G., Bannan, B., Bella, C., Mujeebu, F. and Levy, P. (accepted for June, 2012).
Augmented reality mobile application game to teach middle schoolers history. Presentation at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Bannan, B., Ortel, J. & Dunham, M. (accepted for June, 2012). Enculturating innovation:
Changes in design process and identity as perceived by instructional designers after graduate study. Presentation at the ELearning Symposium, George Mason University Fairfax, VA.
Kelly, A.E., Baek, J. & Bannan, B. (April, 2012). New approaches to validity judgments for
emergent research methods. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada (Presented by Dr. Kelly).
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Bannan, B. (April, 2011). Pedagogically-oriented mobile learning research The case of design research: A framework and examples. Presentation presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Bannan, B. (September, 2010). Design research: A framework and examples. BYU annual
scholar speaker series invited session, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Bannan, B., & Kelly, A. E. (May, 2010). Cyberinfrastructure and Cyber-enabled Learning:
What does it mean for education? The annual meeting of the American Association for Educational Research, Denver, CO.
Bannan, B., Peters, E., Martinez, P. and Blanchard, J. (March, 2010). Using mobile
technologies in science with smart kids who learn differently. Diamonds in the Rough Smart Kids Who Learn Differently: The National Conference for Educators, Parents, Students and all who appreciate the unique strengths and needs of bright kids who learn differently. University of Maryland, Rockville, MD
Bannan, B., Peters, E. and Martinez, P. (October, 2009). GO Inquire: Exploring Mobile
learning and geological observational inquiry with elementary students. mLearn: The 8th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Orlando, FL.
Bannan, B. & Kelly, A.E. (May, 2009). Modeling cyber-enabled learning and teaching:
Addressing methodological and measurement issues. Facilitation of second panel meeting, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Baek, J., Akker, J., Bannan, B., Carmona, G., Hjalmarson, M., Lesh, R.A., Kelly, A.E.,
Lobato, J., Nieveen, N., & Sloane, F. (April, 2009). Design Research Methods in Education, presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Kelly, A.E. & Bannan, B. (December, 2008). Cyberinfrastructure and Cyber-enabled
Learning. Facilitation of first panel meeting, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. Bannan-Ritland, B. (October, 2008). AECT Early Career Symposium. Panel presenter at
Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL.
Martinez, P., Bannan-Ritland, B. & Baek, J. (April, 2008). Upper elementary children’s
misconceptions in relation to slow changes caused by water. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Resarch Association, New Orleans, LA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (Feb, 2008). Design Research and SCORM: From learning object
reusability to the reuse of knowledge. Keynote address at the ID + SCORM Symposium, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
Martinez, P., Bannan-Ritland, B., Kitsantas, A. & Baek, J. (April, 2007). The impact of an
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Integrated Science Reading Intervention on Elementary Children’s Misconceptions regarding slow geomorphological changes caused by water. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Baek, J., Peters, E.E., Martinez, P., Qutub, J. & Xia, Q. (April, 2006).
Teachers as Collaborators in Design-based Research: Designing a Technology System integrating Inquiry-based Science and Reading Comprehension Strategies. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Resarch Association, C
Peters, E.E., Bannan-Ritland, B., Baek, J., Martinez, P., Qutub, J. & Xia, Q. (April, 2006).
Design-based research as professional development: Case study of a reading teacher in a science inquiry project. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA
Qutub, J., & Bannan-Ritland, B. (October, 2005) Are realistic or are abstract visual
representations more effective tools in technology-based geosciences education? Presentation at the International Association of Visual Literacy, Orlando, FL.
Baek, J., Bannan-Ritland, B., Han, X. & Linn, S. (April, 2005) Characterizing inquiry
teaching through beliefs, time and interactions. Presentation at the National Association of Research in Science Teaching. Dallas, TX.
Han, X., Bannan-Ritland, Baek, J., & Peters, E.( April, 2005) Literacy activities in two fourth
grade inquiry science teachers classrooms. Presentation at the American Association for Educational Research. Montreal, Canada.
Bannan-Ritland, B. & Baek, J., (October, 2004) Integrative learning design framework:
Combining research methods and development processes in design-based research. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Techology, Chicago, IL.
Clark, K. & Bannan-Ritland, B., (October, 2004) Teaching Instructional Design using the
Immersion Method: An evaluation examination of competencies, skills and experiences. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Techology, Chicago, IL.
Middleton, J., Gorard, S., Taylor, C. and Bannan-Ritland, B.(April, 2004) Research in
Mathematics Education: Examining the rigor and applicability of design experiments. Panel Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Bannan-Ritland, B., (January, 2004) Comprehension Strategy Suport in Inquiry-based
Science. Presentation at the National Science Foundation Mentoring & Networking Workshop for CAREER Awardees, Arlington, VA.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Hill, J., Nelson, L., Moore, J., Wiley, D. & Yamagata-Lynch, L.
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(November, 2002) Where is Instructional Technology? Junior Faculty Reflections on the State of the Field. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Dallas TX.
Behrmann, M., Bannan-Ritland, B., Takemoto, C. & Ok, S. (September, 2002).
LiteracyAccess Online. Presentation at the National Center for Technology Innovation: The Future of Learning for All Students Technology Demonstration Event and Receptions sponsored by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. Washington, D.C.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (April, 2002) Computer-mediated communication (CMC), e-learning and
Interactivity: A Review of the Research. E-Learning: Corporate, Government & Higher Education Learning Solutions Conference & Expo, Washington, DC
Bannan-Ritland, B., Castellani, J. & Behrman, M. (April, 2001) Teamwork: A critical
component to collective problem solving and achievement of instructional design teams involved in authentic projects. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Clark, K., Bannan-Ritland, B. & Crook, J. (November, 2001) Instructional Design through
the Immersion Approach: Linking Theory to Practice. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Dabbagh, N.H. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (November, 2000) Redesigning instructional strategies
for Online learning. Presentation at the Asynchronous Learning Networks Conference, Adelphi, MD.
Bannan-Ritland, B. & Dabbagh, N.H. (October, 2000) Connecting Web features and
instructional strategies through the implementation of generative synthesis and knowledge representation. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Denver, CO.
Bannan-Ritland, B. & Kenworthy, N. (October, 2000) Learning objects and learning
databases. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Denver, CO.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Castellani, J. & Behrman, M. (April, 2000) The Immersion approach:
Teaching novice instructional designers based on action learning principles. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. & Dabbagh, N.H. (February, 2000) Creation of a Web knowledge base to
support teaching and learning of instructional design. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Long Beach, CA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (February, 2000) Evolution of Web-based -instruction: Connecting
technical attributes to conceptual bases. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Long Beach, CA.
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Hill, J., Bannan-Ritland, B., Dabbagh, N.H. & Land, S. (February, 2000) Stories from the
Trenches: Creating Web-based Instruction. Presentation at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Long Beach, CA.
Dabbagh, N. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (December, 1999) Best Practices: Online Content
Management Incorporating Instructional Design. Presentation at the Blackboard Learning ’99: Evolution of Online Learning, Washington, DC.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (October, 1999) Teaching Instructional Design:An Action Learning
Framework. On-line paper presentation on ITFORUM listserv for instructional design theorists and practitioners.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (June, 1999) A knowledge management and electronic infrastructure
approach to teaching instructional design. Presentation at the Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications Conference, Seattle Washington.
Dabbagh, N.H., Bannan-Ritland, B. & Silc, K.F. (June, 1999) Pedagogy and Web-based
course authoring tools: issues and implications. Presentation at the Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications Conference, Seattle Washington.
Aveghli, B., Spikell, M., Bannan-Ritland, B. and Egerton, E. (April, 1998). Math
Manipulatives and the Web: A Powerful Combination, Invited presentation at the All Day General Interest Session, Conference within a Conference. Presentation at the 76th Annual Meeting National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, DC.
Spikell, M., Aveghli, B., Bannan-Ritland, B. and Egerton, E. (March, 1998). Virtual math
manipulatives: An innovative Web-based instructional strategy. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Washington, DC.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Dede, C., Salzman, M, Ash, K. and Loftin, B. (February, 1998). Virtual
Reality: Design Considerations for Three-Dimensional Immersive Constructivist Learning Environments. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, St. Lois, MO.
Milheim, W.D., Bannan, B. & Harvey, D. (February, 1997). A framework for delivering
instruction on the World Wide Web. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Albuquerque, NM.
Bannan, B. & Milheim, W.D. (October, 1996). Design, development and delivery of
instructional materials over the Internet. Presentation at the WebNet:World Conference of the Web Society, San Francisco, CA.
Bannan, B. (March, 1996). Teaching instructional technology: Implementing a constructivist
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approach. Presentation at the Thirteenth International Conference on Technology and Education, New Orleans, LO.
Bannan, B. (February, 1996). Visual Organizational and Manipulation Strategies in
computer-based instruction. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN.
Spotts, J.D., Getty, V.M., [Haag] Bannan, B., Samouilova, M.A., & Achterberg, C. (June,
1995). From land to landfill: A systems perspective - an interdisciplinary multimedia curriculum for middle school. Presentation at the meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Jonassen, D. H., Campbell, J. & [Haag] Bannan, B. (February, 1995). Toward a design model
for designing constructivist learning environments. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anahiem, CA.
Milheim, W.D., [Haag] Bannan, B., Campbell, J., Nichols, P. & Roberts, T. (February, 1995).
Authoring systems: An introduction to the technology and selection methods. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anahiem, CA.
Snetsinger, W. & [Haag] Bannan, B. (October, 1994). A step further-- the inclusion of
aesthetic principles in screen design to enhance learning. Presentation at the International Visual Literacy Association, Tempe, Arizona.
[Haag] Bannan, B. (March, 1994). Compact disc-interactive. Workshop at the Conference on
Innovation and Technology in Education, University Park, PA. [Haag] Bannan, B., & Grabowski, B. L., (February, 1994). The effects of varied visual
organizational strategies within computer-based instruction on factual, conceptual and problem solving learning. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Nashville, TN.
[Haag] Bannan, B.,& Snetsinger, W. (October, 1993). Screen design and visual arts: The
integration of two field's research and guidelines to enhance computer-based instruction. Presentation at the International Visual Literacy Association, Rochester, NY.
Bailey, H. J., Milheim, W. D., & [Haag] Bannan, B.(February, 1992). An innovative design
for group-based interactive video in nursing education. Presentation at the meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Washington, DC.
Milheim, W. D., [Haag] Bannan, B.,& Nichols, P. (November, 1991). Authoring options for
developing computer-based interactive video programs. Presentation at the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems, St. Louis, MO.
McDonough, S., & [Haag] Bannan, B.(December, 1990). An introduction to interactive
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technology. Presentation at the New School of Social Research, New York, NY. REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Bannan-Ritland, B., Baek, J., & Shi, L. (May, 2004) Comprehension Strategy Support in
Inquiry-based Science. Presentation at the Fourth Annual Sharing of Scholarship. Graduate School of Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (February, 2004) TTAC Online: Online tools for success supporting
special educators and teachers. Presentation to the Virginia Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Building Bridges to Success: Students, Families & Educators. Charlottesville, VA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (April, 2003). Design Experiment Seminar, Presentation at the National
Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Bannan-Ritland, B. & Clark, K. (January, 2001) TTAC Project: Design Process and
information gathering for next phase of development. Presentation to the Project Directors of the Technical Training and Department of Education. Richmond, VA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (April 1999) Training and Web-based Instruction. Online presentation at
the Trainers Symposium on Web-based Training, for the Mortage Bankers Association. Bannan-Ritland, B. (April 1998) Teaching Methods on the WWW. Presentation at the Northern
Virginia Technology Educational Consortium NOVATEC PowerUp Conference, Alexandria, VA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (March, 1998). Using the WWW for Teaching in Higher Education.
Presentation at the Instructional Resource Center of George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (July, 1997). Web-based instruction: examples of a teaching tool.
Presentation at the Computer Institute Seminar, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA. Bannan, B. (April, 1997). Web-based instructional strategies: An evolving teaching medium.
Presentation at the meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, Virginia Beach, VA.
Milheim, W.D. & Bannan, B. (November, 1996). Web-based instruction: Strategies and
Teaching Methods. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Hershey, PA
Bannan, B. (November, 1995). Assistant professor of instructional technology: Reflections on
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the first semester. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Hershey, PA
Bannan, B. (October, 1995). Technology and education. Presentation to the faculty of
Trafalgar Middle School, Fort Myers, FL. [Haag] Bannan, B., (January, 1994). Visual organizational strategies in computer-based
instruction. Presentation at the meeting of the Central Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology, State College, PA.
[Haag] Bannan, B. (November, 1994). The use of visuals within computer-based instruction:
Past, present and future. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Hershey, PA.
[Haag] Bannan, B.(November, 1993). Compact Disc-Interactive: An introduction to the
format and its educational potential. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Hershey, PA.
Milheim, W. D., & Nichols, P. (November, 1992). Effective screen design for computer-based
training and interactive video. Presentation at the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems, Norfolk, VA.
Milheim, W. D., [Haag] Bannan, B. & Nichols, P. (November, 1992). Authoring options for
developing computer-based training materials. Presentation at the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems, Norfolk, VA.
[Haag] Bannan, B.,& Milheim, W. D. (November, 1992). Screen design issues for computer-
based instruction: Guidelines and practical suggestions. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Hershey, PA.
Ergott, K., & [Haag] Bannan, B.(November, 1990). Using interactive video for instruction.
Presentation at Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit Education Conference, Pottsville, PA. CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY eLearning (2010-2011). GeoInteractive, Mobile augmented reality application prototype development.
Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team. (2010-2011). Using Augmented Reality to Conduct Chemistry Labs, Mobile augmented reality
application prototype development. Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team.
(2010-2011). History Mystery, Mobile augmented reality application prototype development.
Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team.
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(2010-2011). Mount Vernon Tour, Mobile augmented reality application prototype
development. Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team. (2009-2010). Mobile Malaria Training for Healthcare Workers in Africa, Mobile application
prototype development. Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team. (2009-2010). Mobile-Assisted Learning for High School Spanish Students Application,
Mobile application prototype development. Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team.
(2009-2010). Trig Relic Quest: Designing for iTouch, Mobile application prototype
development. Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team (2008-2009). Dollars and Sense, eLearning prototype development. Faculty Facilitator of
Student Instructional Design Team. (2008-2009). Agora Financial for Families, eLearning prototype development. Faculty
Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team. (2008-2009). Agora Financial Education, eLearning prototype development. Faculty
Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team. (2007-2008) TTAC Virtual Collaboration/Knowledge Center, Web site prototype
development (2007-2008). GAMED: Handheld Technology for Twice Exceptional Learners, Mobile device prototype development. (2004-2010) GO Inquire (Geomorphological Observational Inquiry), Web site prototype
development. Available at http://www.goinquire.gmu.edu.php5-16.websitetestlink.com/index.php
(2001-2004) TTAC Online: Technical Training Assistance Center Online Learning Community, Web site development http://ttaconline.org (1999 to 2003). LiteracyAccess Online: Web-based Electronic Performance Support Prototype, Web Site Development. http://literacyaccessonline.com Multimedia Bannan-Ritland, B. (Faculty Facilitator of Student Instructional Design Team) (1999)
Building Connections: Orientation Supplement for Senior Executive Service Department of Defense Personnel, CD-ROM Production
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Bannan-Ritland, B. (Lead Instructional Designer) (1995). From Land to Landfill - Hunger
CD-ROM Production. Bannan-Ritland, B. (Lead Instructional Designer) (1995). From Land to Landfill - Packaging,
CD-ROM Production. Bannan-Ritland, B. (Project Manager) (1992). Norplant System Resource Disk - Computer-
Based Tutorial on Insertion and Removal of the Norplant System. Computer-assisted Instruction Production.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (Contributing Instructional Designer) (1996-97). Pauling World. Virtual
Reality Environment
An Easier Way - An Interactive Video Program on Troubleshooting Skills, Co-producer, Fall, 1991 - Spring, 1992.
Physical Assessment and Basic Self-Care of the Post-Partum Patient. Graduate student
Project manager and instructional designer, Fall, 1990, Spring and Summer, 1991. Videotape The Chester County Intermediate Unit Early Intervention Program, Writer and Producer, Fall
1990. The Child and Career Development Center’s Community-Based Instruction, Writer and
Producer, Summer 1990. The Child and Career Development Center’s Work Experience Program, Producer and
Director, Spring, 1989. Slide-tape Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, Producer, Spring, 1987. EDITORIAL BOARDS AND REVIEW BOARDS The Journal of the Learning Sciences, Research Reviewer, Routledge Educational Technology Research & Development, Research Section Reviewer, AECT Publications British Journal of Educational Technology, Review Board, Blackwell Publishing
WebNet Journal, Editorial Board, AACE Publications
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Educational Technology Research & Development, Editorial Board for the Research Section, AECT Publications (2007-2009) COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED LECTURES Brigham Young University, Utah, Design Research: A Framework and Examples, 2010 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, Doctoral Seminar on Design Research, 2009 East China Normal University, Shanghai, China International Panel Design Research Seminar, 2007 Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, Cognitive Science and Educational Technology courses - 2007 Goucher College, Goucher, MD Distance Education Workshop- 1998 George Mason University, Fairfax,VA Edit 611 Distance Education Course – 1998 George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Educational Leadership and Technology Department –1997 George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Engineering and Computer Science Department-1997 Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA ED601 Media and Educational Technology Course – 1997 Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA ED601 Seminar in Computers and Education - 1997 INVITED INTERVIEWS Interview with Nadjia Varney on School Talk – a weekly, television/internet talk show with experts and recognized leaders, dedicated to covering contemporary issues related to education. Aired September 5, 2003. EXTRAMURAL FUNDING
Funded Grants Principal or Co-Principal Investigator: Kelly, A.E. and Bannan-Ritland, B. (2008). Modeling Cyber-Enabled Learning and Teaching:
Addressing Methodological and Measurement Issues. ($199,000 over 2 years) Submitted in Jan, 2008. Served as co-principal investigator.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2007). Career Award International Research Supplement. National
Science Foundation. ($30,000 over 1 year) Submitted in June, 2007. Served as principal investigator.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2004). Career Award Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)-
Justification for Supplement. National Science Foundation. ($12,000 over 1 year)
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Submitted in June, 2004. Serve as principal investigator. Bannan-Ritland, B (2003) Comprehension Strategy Support in Inquiry-based Science.
National Science Foundation CAREER program. ($617,181 over 5 years). Submitted in July, 2002. Serve as principal investigator.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2001) TTAC Online Community Development. Subcontract ($120,000
over 1 year) on the Technical Training Assistance Center (TTAC) award from the Virginia Department of Education to Michael Behrmann ($1 million). Funded in August, 2002. Served as PI, directed student team in development of Web-based online community.
Bannan-Ritland, B. (2000) TTAC Online Community Development. Subcontract ($120,000
over 1 year) on the Technical Training Assistance Center (TTAC) award from the Virginia Department of Education to Michael Behrmann ($1 million). Funded in June, 2000. Served as PI, directed graduate student team in design and development of Web-based online community
Co-Principal Investigator: Berhmann, M., Takemoto, C. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (1998) Literacy Access Online2.
Proposal to the Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Students with Disabilities Program – U.S. Department of Education ($200,000). Funded in Sept, 2000. Served as Co-PI, directed graduate student team in design and development of Web-based system.
Behrmann, M., Goltz, D. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (1998). Department of Defense Project
Instructional Design Team: Immersion program. Proposal to C2 Multimedia Inc. Amount: $80,000. Served as Co-PI, directed graduate student team in design and development of multimedia training program.
Consultant: Martinez, P. & Howard, E. (submitted) Effects of Multimedia-enhanced Instruction with Co-
construction of Knowledge in Language Learners’ Content and Vocabulary Knowledge, and Reading Comprehension. Proposal to the DRK-12 program –National Science Foundation. Will serve as senior advisor on design research methods.
Ault, M. (2010) Evidence Games Project. Proposal to the DRK-12 program –National
Science Foundation. Funded in July, 2010. Serve as consultant on design research methods.
Berhmann, M. (1998) Literacy Access Online. Proposal to the Steppingstones of Technology
Innovation for Students with Disabilities Program – U.S. Department of Education ($400,000 over two years). Funded in Sept, 1998. Served as Co-PI, directed graduate student team in design and development of Web-based system.
Loftin, B. & Dede,C. (1996-97) Evaluating the Applications of Virtual Realities in Science
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Education. Proposal to the National Science Foundation (GMU’s share is about $750,000). Funded in May, 1996. Served as Co-PI while Dr. Dede was serving at the National Science Foundation, served as an instructional design consultant on the development of virtual worlds.
INTERNAL FUNDING Bannan-Ritland, B. (1998). Connecting Theory to Practice: New Methods of Teaching
Instructional Design. Proposal to the Celebration of Learning small grants program by Office of the Provost ($2000), George Mason University. Funded in Spring, 1998.
Bannan, B. (1996). Web-based instructional strategies: New Methods Based on Learning
Theory. Awarded by Faculty Summer Research Funding, George Mason University. Amount: $3500.
UNSUPPORTED GRANTS Co-Principal Investigator: Bannan, B. (2011). Mobile Augmented Reality and Design Research: A Shift for Learning and
Research. ($50,000 over 2 years) Submitted in March, 2011. AERA Research Conference Initiative. Serve as principal investigator
Kelly, A.E. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2005) Receptivity to Trialing and Sustained Usage:
Instrumentation to Inform Sustained Teacher Use and Scaling of a Scientifically-based Diagnostic Learning Environment. Interagency Education Research Initiative (IERI). ($997,000 over 5 years). Will serve as co-principal investigator.
Behrmann, M. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2002) Voice-based Mentoring. American Institute of
Research National Science Foundation (GMU’s share would be $2,233,437.00 over five years). Submitted in April, 2002. Will serve as co-principal investigator.
Bannan-Ritland, B (2001) Understanding Teachers Knowledge, Beliefs and Use of Cognitive
Diagnostic Formative Assessment in Middle School Mathematics. National Science Foundation ROLE program. ($1.3 million over 3 years). Submitted in June, 2001. Serve as project investigator.
Bannan-Ritland, B., Takemoto, C. & Behrmann, M. (2001) LiteracyAccess Online Phase III.
Proposal to the Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Students with Disabilities Program – U.S. Department of Education ($300,000 over two years). Submitted in December, 2001. Serve as co-project investigator.
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DeWitt-Heffner, J., Oxenford, C. & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2001) Cyber Ethics Online Web site Design and Development. Proposal to Fund for Improvement of Post-secondary Education. GMU’s share would be $150,000 over 3 years). Submitted in January, 2001. Serve as co-project investigator.
Hamburger, H., Tecuci, G., Boehm-Davis, D., Ford, M., Slayden, S. & Bannan, B. (1997)
Educational Agents: An Exploration of Human-Computer Learning and Tutoring. Proposal to the National Science Foundation. Amount: $1,484,312 Serve as co-project investigator.
HONORS AND AWARDS Nomination: Teaching Excellence Award – George Mason University
2002 Nominated, Teaching Excellence Award TTAC Online Learning Community – Best Use of Technology – First Place
2001 Student Course Instructional Design Project, GMU Innovation
2001: Celebration of Learning Competition (Faculty supervisor)
Department of Defense Senior Executive Service Orientation Supplement Project – First Place
2000 Student Course Instructional Design Project, GMU Innovation
2000: Celebration of Learning Competition (Faculty supervisor) Literacy Access Online Project – Second Place
2007 Student Course Instructional Design Project, GMU Innovation
2000: Celebration of Learning Competition
Literacy Access Online Project – Third Place
2000 Student Course Instructional Design Project, Century Club’s IT Student Project Showcase
Nomination: Teaching Excellence Award – George Mason University
1999 Nominated by an anonymous student, Teaching Excellence
Nomination: Millman Promising Scholar Award – Cornell University
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1999 Nominated by Dean Gary Galluzzo, Promising Scholar Award
Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology
1995 Recipient, Paul Welliver Outstanding Graduate Student Award Association for Educational Communications and Technology
1995 Recipient, AECT Memorial Scholarship Award
Constance Dorthea Weinman Scholarship Trust for Graduate Study in Instructional Technology
1994 Scholarship Recipient
Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society, Pennsylvania State University
1994 Recipient, Outstanding New Researcher Award
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
1993 Recipient, National Conference Intern Award ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Professional Organizations Association for Learning Technology- United Kingdom
Appointed Committee Member, ALT Research Operational Committee, 2011 – 2013 Program Committee Member, ALT Conference, 2012 Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Elected Board Member, Division of Information Systems Computing, 1998 - 2001 Reviewer, Conference Presentation Proposals, Division of Information Systems Computing, 1996 – present Reviewer, Conference Presentation Proposals, Division of Research & Theory, 2002 Elected Board Member, Division of Information Systems Computing, 1995 - 1997 Reviewer, Outstanding Journal Article for the Division of Instructional Development, 1993 - 1995 Reviewer, Conference Presentation Proposals, Division of Information Systems Computing, 1993 - 1994 Assembly Delegate, Division of Information Systems Computing, 1993
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Member, 1991 - present
Central Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology
President, 1995 President-Elect, 1994 Membership Chairperson, 1993 Member, 1992 - 1995
International Society for Technology in Education, Member, 1995 - present Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society, Pennsylvania State University, Member, 1995 - present Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society, Pennsylvania State University, Member, 1993 - present
International Visual Literacy Association, Member, 1993 - present American Society for Training and Development, Member, 1998 - present International International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning
2010-Present Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to mobile technology and research.
Association for Learning Technologies (ALT)
2011-2013 Research Committee, Appointed to the research committee of the U.K.’s leading organization in the learning technologies field.
National International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning
2011-present Editorial Board, Reviewed articles related to mobile technology and design-based research.
Brigham Young University Instructional Technology Program Evaluation
2010 External evaluator, One of two external evaluators to examine
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IT program for purposes of program improvement. Educational Technology Research and Development
2009-Present Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to technology and design-based research.
2005-2007 Editorial Board
Book Prospectus Review for Routledge Publishing
2009 Book Prospectus Review, Review of Prospectus: Motivation, Emotion, and Cognition:Design Research on Intellectual Growth and Functioning in Education Settings, Volume II
The Journal of Educational Computing Research
2008 Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to technology and design-based research.
The Journal of the Learning Sciences
2006-present Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to technology and design-based research.
National Science Foundation
* Dates redacted per NSF confidentiality rules.
20** Research Proposal Reviewer, Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Program Panel
200* Research Proposal Reviewer, Advanced Learning Technologies
(ALT) Program Panel
200* Research Proposal Reviewer, Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) Program Panel
200* Research Proposal Reviewer, Faculty Early Career
Development (CAREER) program. Reviewed proposal integrating science inquiry and reading comprehension.
200* Research Proposal Reviewer, National Science Digital Libraries
(NSDL) Program Panel 200* Research Proposal Reviewer, Research on Learning in
Education (ROLE) Program Panel
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Review of Educational Research, Reviewer, AERA Publication
2005 Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to technology and design-based research.
Journal of Geoscience Education
2005 Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to geoscience education and technology.
Educational Researcher
2003 Reviewer, Reviewed articles related to design-based research and Web-based Instruction for American Educational Research Association flagship journal.
National Science Foundation
2003 Invited Presenter, Design Experiment Seminar, Education and Human Resources Directorate, invited to discussion based on emerging design research methodologies.
U.S. Department of State
2003 Invited Presenter, International Visitor Program, Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, presented e-Learning initiatives at GMU to a group of German professors interested in E-Learning and Vocational Education.
Project on the Design Sciences for Human Learning
2001-Present Participant, National Science Foundation Supported Symposium Charged with explicating a design experiment methodology. Project investigators: Anthony Kelly & Richard Lesh, George Mason University and Purdue University, Santa Fe, NM
Learning Software Design Competition
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2001 Judge, University of Minnesota National Internet and Multimedia Training Award
1999 Judge, Brandon-Hall Training
National Institute for Mental Health Small Business Research Review 1997 Reviewer, US. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute for Mental Health Reviewed Small Business Research Grants Corporate/Military Member 2009-present Member, Government Mobile Applications Council Partnership with C2 Multimedia, Inc. on Office of Personnel Management Government Contract
2007 Partner on Government Contract, C2 Multimedia, Inc.
Century Club of George Mason University, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting 2001 Presenter, Instructional Technology Program, Century Club University-wide Academic Technology Advisory Council
2011-2013 CEHD Representative, George Mason University Department of Instructional Improvement and Instructional Technologies
1999-2000 Advisory Board, George Mason University Academic Education Initiative 1997 Committee Member, George Mason University
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Task force devoted to the development of a virtual university Potomac Professional Education Consortium 1997 Member, George Mason University Member of Organizational Committee Consortium for industry partnerships for distance learning Graduate School of Education Tenure-Track Annual Review Commitee (TTARC)
2011-2013 Committee Member, College of Education and Human Development
Doctoral Candidate Interviews 2009 - present Doctoral Candidate Interviewer, George Mason University Selection process of CEHD doctoral candidates Faculty Search Committee 2009 Search Committee Member, George Mason University Search and selection process of Science Education faculty Graduate School of Education Curriculum Committee 2007-2009 George Mason University Graduate School of Education Ph.D. Committee 2003-2005 George Mason University Graduate School of Education Nominations Committee 2001 George Mason University Chair 2000-2001 Professional Development Team 1998-present George Mason University Elected member of PDT Chair 2000-2001
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Board Member, Division of Instructional Improvement and Instructional Technologies 1999-2001 Board Member, George Mason University Faculty Search Committee 1999 Search Committee Member, George Mason University Search and selection process of instructional technology faculty Faculty Search Committee 1998 Search Committee Member, George Mason University Search and selection process of math education faculty Faculty Search Committee 1997 Search Committee Member, George Mason University Search and selection process of research methods specialist Instructional Technology Program
Instructional Design and Development Track: A Proposal for the Revision of Track 1 1999 Creator, George Mason University
Development and Submission of IT Program Re-design and Addition of Multimedia Development Certficate and Immersion Programs.
1999-present Administrator, Open House, Instructional Technology George Mason University Directly participate in marketing of program and recruitment of students.
1999-present Coordinator
Instructional Design Practitioner and Panel Seminars Developed and implemented seminars inviting instructional design practitioners to present to students related to the nature of their work.
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Courses Taught Instructional Design and Development Track: Instructional Technology Program
EDCI705: Instructional Design EDIT730: Instructional Design of Technology-based Educational Materials EDIT730: Analysis and Design of Hypermedia/Multimedia Learning Environ. EDIT732: Advanced Instructional Design and Development EDIT752: Design and Evaluation of Hypermedia/Multimedia Learning Environ. EDIT797: Special Topics: Visual Design for Computer-based Instruction EDIT797: Special Topics: Web-based Learning EDIT791: Instructional Design Project Development Practicum: Immersion EDIT792: Advanced Instructional Design Project Development Practicum:
Immersion EDIT801: The Nature and Process of Design EDIT803: Design-Base Research
Advising Load Doctoral Program Dissertation Chair Mark Johnston – dissertation defense in Spring 2000 Jonathan Crook –dissertation defense in Fall 2003 Robin Seitz – dissertation proposal defense in Spring 2004 Patricia Martinez – dissertation proposal defense in Spring 2008 Dissertation Committee Member Sara El-Erini – dissertation defense in 1998 William Bragg –dissertation defense in 1999 Tara Jeffs –dissertation defense in Fall 2000 Deborah Bruce –dissertation defense in Spring 2000 Mike Kostrezwa – dissertation defense in Fall 2001 Sharon Widmayer – dissertation defense in Spring 2001 Leslye Fuller – dissertation defense in Spring 2002 Jennie Schaff – dissertation defense in Fall 2002 Monique Lynch –dissertation defense in Fall, 2002 Todd Jameison- dissertation defense in Spring 2003 Yoosun Chung – dissertation defense in Spring 2004 Maxine Thomas – dissertation defense in Fall 2004 Deb Waddill (George Washington University) – dissertation defense in Fall 2003 Susan Trickett – dissertation defense in Spring 2004 John Staley – dissertation defense in Spring 2005
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Jennifer Suh – dissertation defense in Spring 2005 William Warrick – dissertation defense in Spring 2005 Amie Fulcher – dissertation defense in Fall, 2007 John Baek – dissertation defense in Fall, 2007 Erin Peters – dissertation defense in Spring, 2008 Portfolio Committee Member Jesse Ortel Michelle Dunham Jennifer Saville Susan Moy Whitman Ghania Zgheib Susan Dass Susan Conrad Lorraine Smith Wendy Bird External Dissertation Committee Richard Reeve –University of Toronto