QualificationsPh.D., Michigan State University, Educational Psychology, 2000. M.A., Michigan State University, Multidisciplinary Social Science, 1981. B.A., Michigan State University, TV-Radio, 1972. Expertise and Research InterestsMy research interests are in theories of cognition, how these theories inform the design of instruction, how we might best design instructional technology within those frameworks and how the research and development of instructional technologies can inform our theories of cognition. I am also interested in the role of technology in educational improvement and reform. KeywordsCOS Keywords:Cognitive Development Or Processes, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Engineering, Educational Improvement, Educational Psychology, Educational Reform, Educational Technology, Human Learning and Memory, Instructional Technology, Mathematics Education, Science Education.Additional Terms:Cognition, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Learning.Languages(Reading, Writing, Speaking)English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent) MembershipsAmerican Educational Research Association American Statistical Association Association for Computing Machinery Honors and Awards2001, Quality in Undergraduate Education Award,
MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan,
Michigan State University,
Undergraduate teaching
1999, Withrow Teaching Excellence Award,
College of Engineering,
Michigan State University,
Undergraduate teaching
Previous Positions1997-2002, Instructor,
Michigan State University,
College of Engineering,
Computer Science and Engineering
1985-1997, Instructional Resources Coordinator,
Michigan State University,
College of Engineering,
Computer Science
1979-1985, Television Engineering Technician,
Michigan State University,
Instructional Public Television
1976-1978, Graduate Programming Assistant,
Michigan State University,
Computer Institute for Social Science Research
1974-1979, Radio Production Technician,
Michigan State University,
WKAR Radio
Publications
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