Lisa Dawley, Ph.D.
formerly Lisa DeMeulle


Professor & Chair
Dept. of Educational Technology
Boise State University
lisadawley@boisestate.edu 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Innovation in Online Programs
K-20 Online Teacher Professional Development
Pedagogy of Emergent Technologies
Virtual World Design for Teaching & Learning

DEGREES

Degree

Discipline

Institution

Year

Ph.D.

Education: Educational Psychology, Teaching & Learning

University of California

Santa Barbara, CA

1993

M.A.

Education

University of California

Santa Barbara, CA

1991

Multiple Subjects Credential

Elementary Education

California State University

Long Beach, CA

1987

B.A.

Liberal Studies
Psychology Concentration

California State University

Long Beach, CA

1987

 

EXPERIENCE

Rank/Position

Period

Institution

Department/Division

Professor & Chair

Associate Professor & Chair
Visiting Associate Professor
Adjunct Professor

2008-present

2006-08
2005-06
2002-2005

Boise State University

 

 

Educational Technology

  • 50 employees, $1.8M budget, over 100% enrollment increase in 3 years, fully online graduate programs
  • Ed.D. and second MasterÕs degree added;
    over 25 graduate courses
  • Co-founder & director of EDTECH Island
  • Founder of CAVE, Community of Academic Virtual Educators
  • Co-founder of ARVEL SIG
  • Board of Directors, iNACOL
  • Consultant with Connections Academy, K12 Virtual Academies, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, INSPIRE Virtual Charter School, iSucceed Virtual High School
  • Established organizational partnerships with ISTE, iNACOL, AECT
  • Construction Junction educational design and building in virtual worlds workshop
  • Online Educator blog

CEO & Co-founder

2009-present

TeacherStream, LLC

  • Content and portal provider for online teacher professional development

CEO & Founder

2002-05

RiverWithin, Inc.

  • Professional development provider for online teachers

Director

2001-02

EDmin.com

Educational Services & Planning

  • Director, three online performance communities
  • Director of E-Rate Services

Associate Professor

 

1998-2000

Sonoma State University

Education

  • Coordinator, EdTech Program
  • PT3 Faculty Trainer
  • Piner/Olivert School Board Trustee

Associate & Assistant Professor

 

1993-98

University of Memphis

Instruction & Curriculum Leadership

  • Promoted and tenured
  • Coordinator, Elementary Education
  • $950K Eisenhower grant, tech integration in science and math

Pre-Professional Program Coordinator

1991-93

University of California
Santa Barbara

College of Education

Elementary Teacher

 

1988-90

Long Beach Unified School District

Grades 2-4

Elementary Teacher

1987-88

 

Palos Verdes Unified School District

Grade 2

Instructional Aide

 

1983-86

 

Long Beach Unified School District

Grades 4-6

 

HONORS/AWARDS

Honor/Award

Organization

Year

Innovator Award

 

 

Presidential Service Award

 


Foundation Scholar, nominee

 

Board of Directors

 

 

Top 20 Best-Selling Text

 

Summer Research Fellow
Funded by the Spencer Foundation


Distinguished Research in
Teacher Education Award

 

Graduate Fellowship
RegentsÕ Fellowship
Research Assistantship
WomenÕs League Scholarship

International Association for K12 Online Learning (iNACOL)

 

Association of Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)


Boise State University

 

International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)

 

IGI Global Inc.: Tools for Successful Online Teaching

Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences Stanford University

 

Association of Teacher Educators

 

 

University of California

University of California

University of California

California State University, Long Beach

2009

 

 

2009

 

 

2009

 

2008-09

 

 

2008

 

1995

 

 

1995

 

 

1992-93

1991-92

1990-91

1986-87

 

COURSES DESIGNED & TAUGHT     

Subject

Institution

Year

GRADUATE COURSES
Online Course Design (online)
Instructional Design (online)
Teaching & Learning in Second Life (online)
Educational Games & Simulations (online)
Online Teaching for Adult Learners (online)
Teaching Online (online)
Evaluation for Educational Technologists (online)
Instructional Theory (online)
Multimedia Design for Learning (online)
Educational Technology Foundations (online)
Technology & Education Reform in Curriculum (hybrid)
Computer Uses in Education (lab-based)
Action Research
School Change & The Internet (lab-based)
Innovative Curriculum
Curriculum Design & Evaluation
Models of Instruction
Creativity in Teaching & Learning

PRESERVICE COURSES
Learning & Teaching in the Elementary School
Principles of Teaching
Techniques of Field Observation in School Settings

FIELD-BASED COURSES
Construction Junction: Workshop on Educational Design of Virtual Worlds
Supervision of Elementary Pre-service Teachers
Teacher Leadership in the PDS
Professional Development School Coordinator


Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Boise State University
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University
University of Memphis
University of Memphis
University of Memphis
University of Memphis

University of Memphis
University of Memphis


University of Memphis
University of Memphis
University of California, Santa Barbara


Boise State University

University of Memphis
University of Memphis
University of Memphis


2006-07, 2009
2005 & 2008
2007
2007
2006
2002-05
2006
2005
2002-03
2002
1999
1998-99
1997-98
1997-98
1995-97
1995-97
1994-96
1994


1996-97
1993
1991-93


2008-09

1993-99
1994-95
1993-95

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP

 

PUBLICATIONS

Books & Book Chapters

Dawley, L. (in progress). The new tools for successful online teaching: Social network knowledge construction. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, Inc.

 

Dempsey, J. & Dawley, L. (in progress). Virtual worlds. In R.A. Reiser and J. V. Dempsey (Eds.), Trends and issues in instructional design and technology (3rd ed.), Columbus, Ohio: Pearson Education, Inc.

 

Dawley, L. (2007). The tools for successful online teaching. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, Inc.

 

Morrison, G., Lowther, D. & DeMeulle, L. (2000). Integrating computer technology into the classroom. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill Inc./Prentice Hall Publishers.

 

Johnston, J., Anderson, R.S., & DeMeulle, L. (1998). Prospects for collaborative self-study on the internet. In. M.L. Hamilton (Ed.), Reconceptualizing teaching practice: Self-study in teacher education (pp. 208-223). London: Falmer Press.

 

DeMeulle, L. & DÕEmidio-Caston, M. (1996). Confluent education: A coherent vision of teacher education. In J. Brown (Ed.), Advances in confluent education: Integrating consciousness for human change. Greenwich: JAI Press.

 

DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S. & Johnston, J. (1995). Exploring synchronous on-line dialogue as a method of self-inquiry. In. T. Kvernbekk (Ed.), Considering the researcher as human being. Oslo: University of Oslo.


Publications & Proceedings

Richter, J. & Dawley, L. (in press). Creating context for educational research in virtual worlds: An invitation to dialogue. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, 2(1).

 

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2009). The status of professional development for K-12 online teachers: Issues and implications. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 17(4).

 

Dawley, L. (2009). Social network knowledge construction: Emerging virtual world pedadogy. On The Horizon 17(2), 109-121.

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2008, January). Professional development for K-12 online teachers: What do we know? Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference Proceedings, Honolulu.

 

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2008). Professional development for K-12 online teachers: Where do we go from here? Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 19(1), 667-673.

 

Rice, K., Dawley, L., Gasell, C. & Florez, C. (2008). Going Virtual! The unique needs and challenges of K-12 online teachers.White paper prepared for the North American Council for Online Learning. Washington, DC.

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2007). Going Virtual! The status of professional development of K-12 online teachers. White paper prepared for the North American Council for Online Learning. Washington, DC.

 

Dawley, L. (2007, October). “Put the milk in the back”: The design of persistent social learning in virtual world environments. 2007 E-Learn Conference Proceedings, Quebec City, Quebec.

 

Tutty, J. & Dawley, L. (2007). Desktop video conferencing in e-learning. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 2114-2120). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

 

Maxwell, D. J. & DeMeulle, L. (2001). The ConnecTEN initiative: A comparative study of policy intent and teacher perception. Tennessee Education, 31(1), 5-16.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1999). ÒMore than having a visionÓ: The emergence of teacher leadership in a professional development school. Research in the Schools, 6(1), 1-8.

 

Lowther, D. L., DeMeulle, L. & Morrison, G. R. (1999). How to use basic computer applications to achieve higher-order learning. 1999 National Education Computing Conference Proceedings. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education

 

Anderson, R. & DeMeulle, L. (1998). Portfolio use in twenty-four teacher education programs. Teacher Education Quarterly, 25(1), 23-31.

 

Anderson, R., DeMeulle, L. & Johnston, J. (1997). Plugging in: Using on-line collegial dialogue for self-study. Teaching Education, 8(2), 129-140.

 

DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S. & Johnston, J. (1996). Exploring MOO environments for self-study. In J. Richards (Ed.), Empowering our future in teacher education, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices. East Sussex, England.

 

Copeland, W., Birmingham, C., DeMeulle, L., DÕEmidio-Caston, M., Natal, D. (1994). Making meaning in classrooms: An investigation of cognitive processes in aspiring teachers, experienced teachers and their peers. American Educational Research Journal, 31(1), 166-196.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1994). [Review of the book Cultural leadership: The culture of excellence in education]. Educational Planning, 9(3), 62.

Other Publications & Reports

Patrick, S. & Dawley, L. (2009). Redefining teacher education: K-12 online--blended learning and virtual schools. Policy brief prepared for the summit on Redefining Teacher Education for Digital Age Learners, Austin, TX: The University of Texas.

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2009). 2008-09 Idaho INSPIRE Connections Academy dissemination grant interim evaluation. Evaluation report prepared for the Idaho State Board of Education.

 

Herring, M., Dawley, L. & Perkins, R. (2007). AECT in Second Life. Report prepared for the Executive Board of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

 

Dawley, L. (2005). [Review of the book Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction.] Retrieved from the Center for Online Educators, http://educatoronline.org/conrad.htm

 

Anderson, R.S., DeMeulle, L. & Knowlton, D. (1996). Understanding portfolios in teacher education: A national perspective. (CenterLines, Vol. 9, No. 1). Memphis: The University of Memphis, Center for Research on Educational Policy.

DeMeulle, L. (1993). A reconceptualization of early teacher attrition: Describing and understanding a process. Dissertation Abstracts International, 55(02), 257.

KEYNOTES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Dawley, L. (2010, March). Global network knowledge construction: Teacher education in the era of digital learning. Invited speaker at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.

Dawley, L. (2009, October). Let's change the world!: Leveraging participatory culture in the online classroom for powerful learning. Invited keynote address at the annual meeting of the Northwest eLearning Association, Nampa, ID.

Dawley, L. (2009, September). Virtual world teaching and design for new media literacy learning. Invited keynote speaker at the International Symposium on Education in Virtual Worlds, Korea National University of Education, Cheongju, S. Korea.

Dawley, L. (2009, September). Interactive networked learning on EDTECH Island. Invited presentation at Woosuk University, Jeonju, S. Korea.

Dawley, L. (2009, September). Virtual world teaching and design for new media literacy learning. Invited presentation at Chongbuk University, Jeonju, S. Korea.

Dawley, L. (2009, July). Starting an online school or online program 103 - Teacher recruitment,preparation, and support. Invited webinar conducted by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, Washington, D.C.

Dawley, L. (2009, July). Expanding the classroom with online learning. Invited webinar conducted by District Administration Magazine.

Dawley, L. (2009, March). EDTECH island two years later: Teacher development in virtual worlds. Invited presentation at the Virtual Worlds Best Practice in Education conference, Second Life.

Rau, S., Luna, T., Dawley, L., Reed, A., Fulcher, R. & Watson, J. (2008, November). E-learning in Idaho: Today and tomorrow. Invited panel presentation at the Idaho Forum on Virtual Education, Boise, ID.

 

Dawley, L. (2008, May). Leveraging social network knowledge construction for powerful learning in Second Life. Invited presentation at the Sloan-C International Symposium: Emerging Technology Applications for Online Learning, Carefree, AZ.

 

Dawley, L. (2008, February). Social network knowledge construction: Learning in and around virtual worlds. Invited special session at the 2008 Teaching with Technology Conference, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

 

Davis, N., Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2008, February). Trends, myths and actions in K-12 online professional development for teaching. Invited webinar conducted by the North American Council for Online Learning, Washington, D.C.

 

Dawley, L. (2007, November). The 2007 status of professional development for K-12 online teachers. Invited panel presentation at the annual meeting of the 2007 Virtual School Symposium, Louisville.

 

Herring, M., Dawley, L., & Perkins, R. (2007, October). The AECT Task Force on Second Life. Presidential panel address at the 2007 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Convention, Anaheim.

 

Dawley, L. (2007, August). Emerging territories in Second Life for socially networked teaching & learning in mathematics education. Invited keynote address at the Joining Educational Mathematics Conference, University of Helsinki, Finland.

 

Dawley, L. & Carter, C. (2007, May). Social networking and Second Life: Uses for e-learning. Invited webinar conducted by North American Council for Online Learning, http://www.nacol.org/events/webinar/index.php.

 

DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. & Johnston, J. (1995, September). Getting connected with self and others: Using technology as a method for self-inquiry. Invited presentation at the Conference on the Researcher as Human Being. University of Oslo, Norway.

 

PRESENTATIONS (Refereed)

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2010, January). Developing an endorsement in K-12 online teaching: Linking research, policy, and practice. Paper presentation for the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2009, November). Going virtual III: Effective professional development of K-12 online teachers. Paper presentation for the International Association for K12 Online Learning, Virtual School Symposium, Austin, TX.

Dawley, L., Rice, K., Cavanaugh, C., & Barbour, M. (2009, November). Exploring linkages between research, policy and practice in training K-12 online teachers. Panel session for the International Association of K-12 Online Teachers, Virtual School Symposium, Austin, TX.

Pape, L., Dawley, L. & Revenaugh, M. (2009, October). Next wave strategies for technology professional development.Presentation at the annual conference of the National School Board Association, Technology & Learning, Denver.

Dawley, L. (2009, March). EDTECH island: An evolving model for persistent social network learning. Presentation at City University London, England.

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2009, January). The unique needs and challenges of K-12 online teachers: Where do we go from here? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Bedard-Voorhees, A. & Dawley, L. (2008, November). Evaluating SL course experience: A learner's evaluation and faculty response. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando.

Dawley, L. (2008, November). Persistent social learning: A design model for virtual world environments. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando.

Patrick, S., Revenaugh, M. & Dawley, L. (2008, October). Why all your teachers must learn to teach online: And how their brick and mortar classes will benefit. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National School Board Association, Technology & Learning, Seattle.

Rice, K., Dawley, L., Gasell, C. & Florez, C. (2008, October). Going Virtual! The unique needs and challenges of K-12 online teachers. White paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virtual School Symposium (NACOL), Phoenix.

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2008, April). Training K12 online teachers: A national perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.

Rice, K. & Dawley, L. (2008, March). Professional development for K-12 online teachers: Where do we go from here? Paper presented at the annual meeting of Society for Information Technology in Education, Las Vegas.

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2008, January). Professional development for K-12 online teachers: What do we know? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Dawley, L., Vakili, D., Rice, K. & Ault, S. (2007, November). What does it really take to teach online? New research and emerging strategies for effective professional development. Presentation at the Virtual School Symposium, Louisville.

Dawley, L. (2007, October). ÒPut the milk in the back: The design of persistent social learning in virtual world environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of E-Learn, Quebec.

Rice, K. L. & Dawley, L. (2007, October). Going virtual! The status of professional development for K-12 online teachers. Paper presented at the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2007, April). Training K-12 virtual teachers: A multi-dimensional analysis of their unique needs, best practices, and methodologies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Tutty, J. & Dawley, L. (2007, March). Desktop video conferencing in e-learning. Paper presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, San Antonio.

Rice, K. & Dawley, L.  (2007, January).  K12 online teachers: Identifying needs, best practices, and models for professional development.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu.

Morrison, G. R., Lowther, D. L., & DeMeulle, L. (2000, February). iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry (NTeQ): A problem-based learning model. A paper presented at the 2000 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Convention, Long Beach, CA.

DeMeulle, L., Lowther, D. L., & Morrison, G. R. (1999, June). iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry (NTeQ): A problem-based learning planning model. Paper presented at the 1999 National Educational Computing Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.

Lowther, D. L., Morrison, G. R., & DeMeulle, L. (1999, June). How to use basic computer applications to achieve higher-order learning. Paper presented at the 1999 National Educational Computing Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.

DeMeulle, L. & Lopez, A. (1998, April). Can teacher research inform educational policy? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.

 

Johnston, J., DeMeulle, L., & Anderson, R. S. (1997, April). Using MOO environments for self-study. In M. L. Hamilton (Chair), Evidence of fostering change in teacher education: Snapshots from England. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

 

DeMeulle, L. & DÕEmidio-Caston, M. (1997, April). Confluent education: A coherent vision of teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

 

Knowlton, D. S., Anderson, R. S., and DeMeulle, L. (1996, November). Portfolios in teacher education: Issues and possibilities. Paper presented at the annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

 

Anderson, R.S., DeMeulle, L. & Knowlton, D. (1996, April). Understanding portfolios in teacher education programs: A national perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.

 

Anderson, R. S., DeMeulle, L. & Johnston, J. (1995, December). Self-inquiry through on-line collegial dialogue. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, New Orleans.

 

DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S. & Knowlton, D. (1995, November). Using portfolios in teacher education practicum: WhatÕs happening nationally? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, MS.

 

DeMeulle, L. & Lopez, A. (1995, August). Transcending the tribal wars: Exploring the linkages between teacher research and policy. Paper presented at the summer institute on ÒThe Linkage Between Educational Research, Policy and Practice.Ó The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford.

 

Roehler, L., DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S. & Johnston, J. (1995, April). Thriving on the tensions in school/university partnerships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1995, February). Emergent teacher leadership in a PDS: Promoting change through shared visions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, Detroit.

 

DeMeulle, L. & Anderson, R. S. (1994, December). Building collaborative cultures through constructed knowing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Confluent Education Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association, Santa Barbara.

 

Anderson, R. S. & DeMeulle, L. (1994, November). Creating a culture of collaboration in professional development schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Nashville.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1993, December). Rethinking early teacher attrition. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Confluent Education Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association, Santa Barbara.

 

Birmingham, C., Copeland, W., DeMeulle, L., Caston, M., Natal, D. (1992, April). Making meaning in classrooms: An investigation of cognitive processes in aspiring teachers, experienced teachers and their peers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.

 

GRANTS & CONTRACTS

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2009). Training modules and portal development for online teacher professional development. IDLA, Idaho. Funded: $30,000.

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2008). INSPIRE Charter School Program Dissemination Grant--Evaluation sub-contract award. State of Idaho: Funded: $17,500

 

Dawley, L., Hung, A. & Perkins, R. (2008). Project STARLITE (Science teachers achieving results with 3D immersive teacher education). Institute for Education Sciences: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. Unfunded: $2,023,371

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2008). Facilitating discussion board teacher training. K12 Inc., Washington, D.C. Funded: $15,000

 

Snelson, C. & Dawley, L. (2007). Preparing faculty to teach in the metaverse. Idaho Technology Incentive Grant, Idaho State Board of Education. Unfunded: $110,000

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2007). K-12 online teacher and para-educator training modules. Richland School District Two. Richland, South Carolina. Funded: $5,000.

 

Dawley, L. & Rice, K. (2007). “Going Virtual” (phase 1): Status of professional development in K12 online schools. North American Council for Online Learning, Washington, D.C. Funded: $10,000.

 

Dawley, L. (2006). Online high school teacher training. K12 Inc., Washington, D.C. Funded: $18,000.

 

DeMeulle, L. (2000). Project INSITE (INtegrating Systemic Information competence in Teacher Education). Submitted to the Information Competence Work Group, CSU Northridge. Funded: $5,970.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1998). Online course development: Critical theory & educational technology. Submitted to the CSU Online Learning Academy, California State University System. Funded: $3,000.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1998). Evaluating web-based learning environments in teacher education: A cross-case comparison. Submitted to Faculty Diversity Development Program, Sonoma State University. Funded: $2,530.

 

DeMeulle, L. (1997). Informing educational policy through teacher research. Submitted to the Center for Research on Educational Policy, The University of Memphis. Funded: $1,250.

 

Anderson, R. S. & DeMeulle, L. (1995). A national look at the use of portfolios in teacher education programs. Submitted to Office of Sponsored Programs, The University of Memphis. Funded: $4,000.

 

Morris, V., Harrison, M., DeMeulle, L., Chance, L., & Rakes, T. (1994). Project SMART (Science and Math Radically Raised Through Technology). Submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Eisenhower Grant. Funded: $962,000.

 

DeMeulle, L. & Anderson, R. S. (1994). Evaluating the initial year of an urban professional development school. Submitted to the Center for Research on Educational Policy, The University of Memphis. Funded: $7,800.

 

SYMPOSIA & WORKSHOPS

 

Applied Research in Virtual Environments for Learning Special Interest Group (ARVEL SIG). Business meeting conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, May 2009.

A hands-on workshop in Second Life. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Virtual School Symposium (NACOL), Phoenix, October 2008.

Construction junction: A workshop on educational design and building in Second Life. Workshop conducted in Second Life, Prudentia Island, July-August 2008.

 

Persistent social learning: An emergent ID model for virtual world design. Symposium conducted online at http://breeze.boisestate.edu/persistence/, November 2007.

 

Going virtual: A national research agenda on professional development for K12 online teachers. Presentation at the Invisible College, annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, April 2007.

Technology supports for learning, teaching ,information dissemination, and performance. Discussant for the symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA, April 2006.

 

Confluent education theory and practice. Chair for the symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA, April 2006.

 

Educational paradigms in evaluation research. Symposium conducted online at http://breeze.boisestate.edu/p56686092/, January 2006.

 

Hybrid learning in the K-12 schools. Symposium conducted online at http://breeze.boisestate.edu/p27012193/, September 2005.

 

Assessment in online education. Symposium conducted online at http://breeze.boisestate.edu/p34813439/, October 2005.

 

Search strategies for jobs in online teaching. Symposium conducted online at http://breeze.boisestate.edu/p91889612/, November 2005.

 

Using Course Matrix for K-12 online teaching & learning. Symposium conducted at Alameda County Office of Education, Hayward, CA, July 2004.

Technology planning for high performance learning. Symposium conducted at eSchool News conference ÒBest Practices in Educational TechnologyÓ, Richmond, VA, October 2001.

 

Exploring democratic perspectives in confluent education. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, April 1996.

 

Inquiring into our practice. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Confluent Education Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association, Los Angeles, December 1995.

 

Evaluating professional development school collaborations. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Invisible College, American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 1994.  

 

Teaching for transformation with preservice teachers. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Invisible College, American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 1994.

 

Stories of those whoÕve gone: Teachers who quit within the first three years. Symposium conducted at the Faculty Research Series, UC Santa Barbara, May 1993.

 

Transforming the belief systems of pre-service teachers. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Invisible College, American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, April 1993.

 

Presentation of self. Symposium conducted at Secondary Education Credential Program, UC Santa Barbara, September 1991.

 

INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS OF WORK, IMPACT IN THE PRESS

 

Smith, M. & Berge, Z. (2009). Social learning theory in Second Life. Journal of Online Teaching & Learning, 5(2). Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://tinyrul.com/yga4zw7

 

Ash, K. (2009, June). Characteristics of "highly qualified" online teachers. Digital Directions. Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2009/06/17/04characteristics.h02.html

 

Foster, J. (2009, June/July). Faculty development in virtual worlds: The evolution of EDTECH Island. WCET Newsletter. Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://www.wcet.info/2.0/index.php?q=node/1241

 

Desoff, A. (2009, February). The rise of the virtual teacher. District Administration. Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1884&p=2

 

Squires, S. (2009, January). Boise State researchers traverse the globe and bring insights back home: A virtual world of research. Explore. Retrieved August 5, 2009: http://www.boisestate.edu/research/magazine/winter09/WorldWinter2009%206.pdf

 

Sharma, R. (2008, September). Review of The Tools for Successful Online Teaching. British Journal of Educational Technology, 39(5), 951-952.

 

Goral, T. (2008, March). Sizing up Second Life. University Business Magazine. Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://www.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1023

 

Kojishi, D. (2007, October). Learning curves. Metaverse Messenger. Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://www.metaversemessenger.com/pdf/2007/10/MM20071023.pdf

 

British Journal of Educational Technology. (2007, September). Book review of The Tools for Successful Online Teaching by Lisa Dawley. British Journal of Educational Technology, 38(5), 994-995.

 

eSchool News (2005). New website offers professional development for online teachers. eSchool News. Retrieved on August 5, 2009: http://www.eschoolnews.com/tech-solutions/company-profiles/riverwithin/index.cfm?i=45157

 

SERVICE ~ Department, College, University

SERVICE

COMMITTEE/ACTIVITY

[C] = Chair

University

PERIOD

 

Department

Weekly Staff Meetings [C]

Boise State University

2006-09

 

 

Bi-Monthly Department Meetings [C]

Boise State University

2006-09

 

 

Director, EDTECH Island in Second Life [C]

Boise State University

2006-09

 

 

Ed.D. Program Planning Committee [C]

Boise State University

2006-09

 

 

NCATE Planning Committee

Boise State University

2006-08

 

 

AECT Standards Committee

Boise State University

2006-07

 

 

Website Redesign Committee [C]

Boise State University

2006-07

 

 

Educational Technology Program Coordinator [C]

Sonoma State University

1998-2000

 

 

Multiple Subjects Program Committee

Sonoma State University

1998-99

 

 

Technology Standards Integration Ad Hoc Committee

Sonoma State University

1998-99

 

 

Elementary Education Program Coordinator [C]

University of Memphis

1997-98

 

 

Advising Committee [C]

University of Memphis

1997-98

 

 

Search Committee: ICL Professor

University of Memphis

1997-98

 

 

Teacher Education Restructuring Committee [C]

University of Memphis

1997-98

 

 

Advising Committee

University of Memphis

1997-98

 

 

Ph.D. Program Subcommittee

University of Memphis

1996-97

 

Instruction & Curriculum Program Committee

University of Memphis

1995-97

 

 

Elementary Education Portfolio Subcommittee

University of Memphis

1996-97

 

 

College

K-12 Online Programs [C]

Boise State University

2009

 

 

Leadership Team

Boise State University

2006-09

 

 

ChairÕs Teacher Education Committee

Boise State University

2008-09

 

 

COE Advisory Committee

Boise State University

2006-09

 

 

Graduate Program Committee

Boise State University

2006-07

 

 

Salary Equity Committee

Boise State University

2005-06

 

 

Curriculum Library Committee

Sonoma State University

1998-99

 

 

Graduate Curriculum Committee

University of Memphis

1993-97

 

 

Teacher Education Portfolio Committee

University of Memphis

1996-97

 

 

Teacher Education Appeals Committee

University of Memphis

1993-96

 

 

Qualitative Research Faculty Study Group [C]

University of Memphis

1995

 

 

Professional Development Schools

University of Memphis

1993-95

 

 

Faculty Roles & Rewards Committee

University of Memphis

1994

 

University

Self Support Program Policy Development Committee

Marketing Minds

ChairsÕ Advisory Committee

DeanÕs Evaluation Committee [C]

University Information Technology Advisory Committee

Extended Studies Strategic Planning Committee

Library & Information Technology Committee

Teacher Education Advisory Committee

University Committee on Technology Integration

Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Faculty Senate

Research Policies Committee

Boise State University

 

 

 

 

 

Sonoma State University

University of Memphis

2009

2009

2008-09

2008

2006-08

2007

1998-99

1997-98

1997-98

1997-98

1996-98

1996-97

 

 

SERVICE ~ PROFESSIONAL                                                                                        

Society ~ Organization ~ Journal

COMMITTEE ~ EDITORIAL BOARD ~ OFFICE

PERIOD

 

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

Member: AECT in Virtual Worlds Committee

 Presidential Task Force: Second Life and AECT

 Discussant: Annual Meeting

 

2009

 2007-08

 2007

 

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Program Chair: Applied Research in Virtual Environments (ARVEL) SIG
Co-Founder: Applied Research in Virtual Environments (ARVEL) SIG
Program Chair: Confluent Education SIG

 Session Chair: National Convention

Discussant: National Convention
Reviewer: Annual Meeting Paper Proposals

 Co-Founder: Confluent Education SIG

2008-10

 

2007-08

 

2006-08; 1995-97

2006-07; 09

2006-07

2006-08; 1995-99
1994

 

 

International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), formerly North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL)

 

Association Representative, iNACOL in SL

Board of Directors & Secretary

Invited Webinar Presenter

VSS: Invited Panel Presenter

Department Sponsor

 

2009
2008-09

2007 & 2008

2007

2006-09

 

MERLOT

MERLOT Virtual Worlds Taskforce 2009

 

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Session Chair, National Convention

1999-2000

 

National Reading Conference (NRC)

Reviewer, Annual Meeting Paper Proposals

1996

 

British Journal of Educational Technology

Editorial Review Board

2006-09

 

International Journal of Gaming and

Computer-Mediated Simulations

Guest Editor: Special Issue on Defining Educational Virtual World Reseearch

Editorial Review Board

 

2009

 

2008-09

  Journal of Computing in Higher Education

Editorial Review Board

2009

 

SERVICE - PUBLIC

ROLE

AGENCY

PERIOD

Committee Member

 

 

 

Committee Member

 

 

Committee Member

 

 

Committee Member

 

Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning,
Technical Working Group

SRI International, Washington D.C.

 

Idaho Education Forum
Idaho Department of Education

 

K-12 Online Teaching Standards Committee
Idaho Department of Education

 

E-Rate Training Collaborative
California Department of Education

 

2009

 

 

 

2009

 

 

2008-09

 

 

2001

Director

EDTECH Island, Second Life
Second Life, http://www.secondlife.com

2006-09

Director

Center for Online Educators

http://www.educatoronline.org

2003-08

Committee Member

Technology Advisory Committee

Boise School District

2006-08

Inservice

Emerging Trends in Technology & Online Education

ED-CIFS 506, Boise State University

Sept. 2007

Inservice

Faculty Training in Online Teaching

Colorado Community College Online

August 2007

Inservice: Invited Presentation

Future Trends in Online Education: Social Networks & VirtualWorlds

Idaho Digital Learning Academy

August 2007

Sponsor & Dept. Representative

Idaho Educational Technology Association

2007-08

Member

Technology Task Force
Dunn Elementary, Memphis

1996-97

Member

Middle School Evaluation Team

Airways Middle School, Memphis

May 1996

Inservice

Using Small Groups for Teaching & Learning

Riverdale Elementary, Memphis

Nov. 1994

Member

Southern Association of Colleges (SACS) Review Team
Caldwell Elementary, Memphis

March 1994

Inservice

The Role of the Clinical Professor
Ross Elementary, Memphis

1994

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

á       American Educational Research Association (AERA)

á       Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

á       Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

á       Educause

á       European Distance Educators Network (EDEN)

á       Idaho Educational Technology Association (IETA)

á       International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)

á       International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

á       Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE)

CONSULTING

ORGANIZATION/COMPANY

PERIOD

iSucceed Virtual Charter School, School Improvement and Strategic Planning

Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Training K-12 Online Teachers, Trainers, Designers & Administrators

K12 Virtual Academies, Online High School Teacher Training

Richland School District Two, South Carolina, Online Teacher Training

Boise State University, Thesis Proposal Online Tutorial

Alameda County Office of Education & VIP Tone, Inc. Teacher Training on Course Matrix

Chowchilla Elementary School District, Technology Planning Committee

South Bay Unified School District, Technology Planning Committee

Helix Charter High School, Technology Planning Committee

National Elementary School District, Technology Planning Committee

Napa County Office of Education, Technology Use Planning

Cotati/Rohnert Park Unified School District, Technology Advisory Council

2009

2009

2006 & 2008

2007

2005

2004

2001-2002

2001

2001

2001

1998-99

1998-99

 

ONLINE PROJECT DESIGN & DIRECTION

Organization

PROJECT

PERIOD

 

Idaho Digital Learning Academy

Idaho Online Teacher Professional Development portal

2009

 

Department of EDTECH


Boise State University

Director, EDTECH Island (virtual campus)

 

Department website project manager

Center for Online Educators website manager

 

2007-09

 

2006-09

2003-08

 

Confluent Educational SIG

American Educational Research Association

SIG website project manager

 

2005-08

 

EDmin.com/Compaq Computer Corp.

TechBuilder website project director

Bonus Points K-12 website project director

Bonus Points Government website project director

 

2001

2001

2001

 

University of Memphis

Elementary Education website project manager

1998

 

SOFTWARE COMPETENCY

Teaching Tools

á       Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook)

á       iWork Suite (Numbers, Keynote, Pages)

á       Inspiration/Kidspiration

á       Rubistar

á       Acrobat Reader & Designer

á       Real Player; Windows Media Player

á       Plato

á       Google Earth

á       Delicious

·       Voice Thread

 

 

Learning Management Systems

á       Blackboard

á       WebCT

á       eCollege

á       Moodle

á       Nicenet

á       aTutor

á       CourseMatrix

á       School Fusion

á       Claroline

á       INFORM

Communication Tools

á       Adobe Connect Video Conferencing

á       Elluminate Video Conferencing

á       Blogger, Wordpress

á       Podcasting

á       Yahoo & MSN Instant Messenger

á       Skype

á       VoIP: Ventrilo, Roger Wilco, Battlecom

á       Google Reader

á       Google Docs

á       Outlook, Gmail, Google Wave

á       RSS Feeds

á       PBwiki; Wikispaces

á       MOOs

á       Twitter

á       GoogleApps/GoogleTalk

á       Facebook

á       YouTube

Research Tools

·       SPSS

·       StatPlus

·       XSight

·       Ethnograph

·      Survey Monkey

·      Qualtrix

·       Cite U Like

·       Zotero

 

Multimedia Production

á       Captivate

á       Audacity

á       iMovie

á       Photoshop CS2

á       Quicktime

á       SnagIt

á       Picassa

á       Publisher

á       SightSpeed

á       Keynote

Web Authoring Tools

á       FrontPage

á       Dreamweaver

á       Page Creator

á       WS-FTP

á       Google Pages

á       Fetch

3D Immersive Virtual Environments

á       Second Life

á       Active Worlds

á       Whyville

á       There

á       ToonTown

á       World of Warcraft

á       AsheronÕs Call

á       Dark Age of Camelot