Janet Mannheimer Zydney, Ph.D.

AFFILIATION UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

School of Education Email: janet.zydney@uc.edu
P.O. Box 210022 Phone: (513) 556-9138
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0022 Fax: (513) 556-1001
EDUCATION NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY 2000 - 2004
Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Communication and Technology GPA 4.0/4.0
Dissertation Topic: The effect of scaffolding on students' problem finding
Committee: Dr. Jan L. Plass (chair), Dr. Michael Reed, Dr. Richard Richardson
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY 1998 - 2000
Master of Arts in Educational Communication and Technology GPA 4.0/4.0
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO 1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Academic Scholarship
Minor in Psychology GPA 3.3/4.0, Dean’s List
HIGHER ED. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, OH
EXPERIENCE Associate Professor in Instructional Design and Technology 2012 - present
Research involves developing and assessing the use of scaffolding in technology-
based learning environments to facilitate critical thinking and problem solving.
Obtained grant funding to support research. Teaching responsibilities include
advising doctoral and master’s students and teaching doctoral seminars, graduate
courses, and undergraduate courses. Service includes various activities for the
profession, university, and community.
Joint Appointment in Information Technology 2013 - 2016
Helped to establish an accelerated 5-year degree program that combines a B.S. in
Information Technology with a M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology.
Assisted in the creation of an M.S. in Information Technology. Taught elective
courses for the M.S. in Information Technology.
Assistant Professor in Instructional Design and Technology 2006 - 2012
Research, teaching, and service responsibilities similar to what is listed under
Associate Professor. Oversaw all sections of the undergraduate educational technology
course; and hired, trained, and supervised graduate assistants and adjuncts who taught
this course.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, State College, PA 2013 - 2014
Visiting Scholar during Sabbatical
Research involved examining use of scaffolding within mobile technologies.
Responsibilities included participation on a grant-funded project to develop a mobile
app to monitor literacy progress for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, KY 2004 - 2006
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Special Education Technology
Selected for a post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Ted S. Hasselbring. Developed a
research agenda around the use of instructional scaffolding to help students with
learning disabilities. Obtained grant funding to support research. Designed a software
prototype to assess proof of concept. Wrote manuscripts for publication. Presented
papers at conferences. Co-taught courses in assistive technology.
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K-12 SCHOOL MEDIA WORKSHOP, a project of the Bertelsmann Foundation, New York, NY 2000 - 2004
EXPERIENCE Technology and Media Education Consultant for New York City Public Schools
Provided technology staff development to schools. Co-taught with teachers in their
classrooms in order to model ways to integrate media and technology into the
curriculum. Taught middle school and high school students how to develop
multimedia projects during after-school workshops and summer institutes.
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Newark, NJ 1999
Lead Teacher in a Pre-College Program
Taught an applied chemistry and basic chemical engineering class for eighth-grade girls
as part of the Women in Engineering and Technology Program, designed to inspire girls
to enter math and science fields. Developed an integrated curriculum with subject
teachers in math, computers, and communications.
CORPORATE ACCENTURE, formerly Andersen Consulting, Florham Park, NJ 1993 - 1998
EXPERIENCE Team Leader at a Media and Entertainment Client
Led a team responsible for training and communications associated with the
implementation of a sales and marketing system. Developed a communication plan
and training curricula for each department. Prepared work plans and budgets,
analyzed team productivity, and wrote a weekly status report for management.
Change Management Consultant at a Software Company
Proposed a training approach that would optimize employees' job performance.
Developed presentations for senior client management to demonstrate the
effectiveness of a performance-based training model.
Business Consultant at a Chemical Company
Facilitated meetings with training management to discuss options to improve the
training process. Conducted training workshops on a sales, distribution, and
manufacturing computer system.
GRANTS/ Co-Principal Investigator, "Teacher Professional Development for Technology-Enhanced
AWARDS Inquiry to Foster Students' 21st Century Learning” (2014-2018), National Science
Foundation, $450,000.
Principal Investigator, “Best Practices for Creating a Blended Synchronous Learning
Environment” (2017-2018), Funded by CECH Instructional Research and
Development Technology Grant, $1585.
Principal Investigator, “Best Practices for Creating a Blended Synchronous Learning
Environment” (2016-2017), Funded by CECH Instructional Research and
Development Technology Grant, $2,255.
Award Recipient, “Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and Student –
Faculty Relations” (2015-2016), College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human
Services.
Advisor, "iPad Minis for Math” (2013), Funded by CECH Instructional Research and
Development Technology Grant, $2,270.
Award Recipient, "Innovative Uses of Technology in Teaching Award” (2010),
University of Cincinnati Faculty Awards, $1,000.
Honor Recipient, “Excellence in Education” (2012), Ohio Magazine’s Feature on
Outstanding Professors in the State of Ohio.
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Project Director, "Math Pursuits: Individualizing Math Instruction to Students Based on

Their Learning Needs"(2006-2009), Funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Special Education Programs, $400,000.
Co-Principal Investigator, “Enabling Students to Achieve Math Proficiency Through a
Technology-Based Approach” (Project Suspended), Sub-contract through CNA
Corporation’s Education Center, Funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
Institute of Education Sciences, $1,600,000.
PUBLICATIONS/
PAPERS Refereed Journal Articles
* indicates invited manuscript
Zydney, J.M. & Schaen, R. J. (2018). Tracking nature with technology. Science and
Children, 55(8). p 3-8.
Koenig, K., Zydney, J.M., Behr, D., & Bao, L. (2017). Enhancing a scientific inquiry
lesson through computer supported collaborative learning. Science Scope, September
2017, p. 80-90.
Chen, B., deNoyelles, A., Zydney, J.M., & Patton, K.(2017). Creating a community of
inquiry in large-enrollment online courses: An exploratory study on the effect of
protocols within online discussions. Online Learning Journal, 21(1), 165-188.
Zydney, J. M., & Warner, Z. (2016). Mobile apps for science learning: Review of
research. Computers & Education, 94, 1-17.
Schaen, R. J., Hayden, G., & Zydney, J. M. (2016). Now we have an app for
that. Teaching Children Mathematics, 22(8), 506-509.
Zydney, J.M., & Hooper, S. (2015). Ethical and legal guidelines for designing a video-
based app for children. TechTrends, 59(2), 40-46.
deNoyelles, A, Zydney, J. & Chen, B. (2014). Strategies for creating a community of
inquiry through online asynchronous discussions. Journal of Online Learning and
Teaching, 10(1), 153-165.
Zydney, J.M. & Hasselbring, T.S. (2014). Mini anchors. A universal design for
learning. TechTrends. 58(6), 21-28.
Zydney, J. M., Bathke, A., & Hasselbring, T. S. (2014). Finding the optimal guidance
for enhancing anchored instruction. Interactive Learning Environments, 22(5), 668-
683.
Ehrlich, S., Ergulec, F., Zydney, J. M., & Angelone, L. (2013). In pursuit of
meaningful dialogue: Using protocols to improve discussion in online and face-to-face
courses. International Journal of Interpreter Education, 5(2), 73-84.
Zydney, J.M., deNoyelles, A., Seo, K. (2012). Creating a community of inquiry in
online environments: An exploratory study on the effect of protocols on interactions
within asynchronous discussions. Computers & Education, 58(1), 77-87.
Zydney, J. M., & Grincewicz, A. (2011). The use of video cases in a multimedia
learning environment for facilitating high school students’ inquiry into a problem from
varying perspectives. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 20(6), 715-728.
*Grincewicz, A., Zydney, J. M., Jones, P. & Hasselbring, T.S. (2011). The role of
human-technology scaffolding in changing the dynamics of the classroom. Journal of
Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 30(3), 229-249.
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Todd, A.M., Zydney, J.M., & Keller, J.M. (2011). Developing an online learning
community for engineering cooperative-education students: A design-based research
study. Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships, 45(1), 65-77.
Zydney, J. M. (2010). The effect of multiple scaffolding tools on students’
understanding, consideration of different perspectives, and misconceptions of a
complex problem. Computers & Education, 54(2), 360-370.
Zydney, J. M., Stegeman, C., Bristol, L., & Hasselbring, T.S. (2010). Improving a
multimedia learning environment to enhance students’ learning, transfer, attitudes, and
engagement. International Journal of Learning Technology, 5(2), 147-165.
Zydney, J. M., Diehl, L., Grincewicz, A., & Jones, P. (2010). Empowering learners to
choose the difficulty level of problems based on their learning needs. Journal of
Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics, 8(4), 8-13.
Stegeman, C. A., & Zydney, J. M. (2010). Effectiveness of multimedia instruction in
health professions education compared to traditional instruction. Journal of Dental
Hygiene, 84(3), 129-135.
Zydney, J. M. (2008). Cognitive tools for scaffolding students defining ill-structured
problems. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 38(4), 353-385.
Zydney, J. M. (2005). Eighth-grade students defining complex problems: The
effectiveness of scaffolding in a multimedia program. Journal of Educational
Multimedia and Hypermedia, 14(1), 61-90.
Zydney, J. M. & Holovach, R. (2004). Collaboratively examining student work.
Science Scope, 27(5), 20-22.
Books
McDonald, J.P., Zydney, J.M., Dichter, A., & McDonald, B. (2012). Going online
with protocols: New tools for teaching and learning. NY: Teachers College Press.
Book Chapters
*Dicther, A., & Zydney, J.M. (2015). Online protocols. In L.B. Easton (Ed.),
Powerful designs for professional learning (3rd ed.) (pp. 249 -261). Oxford, OH:
Leaning Forward
*Zydney, J.M. (2015). Using Voicethread for online debate. In K. Thompson and B.
Chen (Eds.), Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository. Orlando, FL: University of
Central Florida Center for Distributed Learning. Retrieved
from https://topr.online.ucf.edu/
*Zydney, J. M. (2012). Scaffolding. In Seel, N.M. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of the sciences
of learning. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
*Roberts, M. & Zydney, J. M. (2009). Students as environmental consultants:
Simulating life science problems. In Roland, J (Ed.), The best of leading & learning
with technology from volume 31-35 (pp. 104-108). Washington, DC: International
Society for Technology in Education. (Reprinted from Leading & Learning with
Technology, 33, 30-31, with new introduction)
Non-Refereed Articles and Proceedings
Dichter A. & Zydney, J.M. (2015). Net results: Online protocols boost group learning
potential. Journal of Staff Development, 36(2), 48-53.
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deNoyelles, A., Zydney, J.M, & Seo, K-J. (2015, April). Save the last word for me:
Encouraging students to engage with complex reading and each other. Faculty Focus.
Retrieved from www.facultyfocus.com/topics/articles/
Schaen, R., & Zydney, J.M (2014). First graders create math story problems with
video. Learning & Leading with Technology, 41(5), 30-32.
Grincewicz, A., Zydney, J. M., Diehl, L., Jones, P. & Hasselbring, T.S. (2009). The
role of human-technology scaffolding in changing the dynamics of the classroom.
Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and
Telecommunications 2009, Chesapeake, VA, 1294-1302.
Grincewicz, A., Diehl, L. & Zydney, J. M. (2009). Learning from examples: Animated
help tools within a mathematical learning game. Proceedings of World Conference on
Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009, Chesapeake,
VA, 3592-3596.
Zydney, J. M., Todd, A, & Hasselbring, T. S. (2007). Involving students in the
software design process: A design-based research study on students' motivation.
Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and
Telecommunications 2007, Chesapeake, VA, 3666-3676.
*Hasselbring, T. S., Lott, A. C., & Zydney, J. M. (2005). Technology-supported math
instruction for students with disabilities: Two decades of research and development.
Washington, DC: Center for Implementing Technology in Education.
Zydney, J. M. (2005, September). Role-playing the web. Leading & Learning with
Technology, 33, 30-31.
Roberts, M. & Zydney, J. M. (2004). Students as environmental consultants:
Simulating life science problems. Learning & Leading with Technology, 32(1), 22-25.
PRESENTATIONS
International
Enhancing Scientific Inquiry, ED-MEDIA, Amsterdam, Netherlands June 2018
An upcoming presentation at the Association for the Advance of Computing in
Education’s (AACE) EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology
about enhancing scientific inquiry through computer supported collaborative learning.
Learning from Experience, AECT, Jacksonville, FL Nov. 2017
A presentation at the Association of Educational Communication and Technology
International Convention on iteratively designing an environment to bring together on-
campus and online learners.
An Online Tool for Monitoring Writing Progress, ED-MEDIA Washington, DC June 2017
A presentation at the Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s
(AACE) EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology about a
progress monitoring tool for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Developing a Universally Designed Assessment, ED-MEDIA, Washington, DC June 2017
A presentation at the Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s
(AACE) EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology about a
universally designed assessment for scientific reading.
Less May Be More, E-LEARN Washington, DC Nov. 2016
A presentation at the Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s
(AACE) World Conference on E-Learning about streamlining directions for online
discussion.
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Purposeful Group Assignment Strategy, AECT, Indianapolis, IN Nov. 2015

A presentation at the Association of Educational Communication and Technology
International Convention on team building in online courses.
Improving Discussion Protocols, AECT, Indianapolis, IN Nov. 2015
A presentation at the Association of Educational Communication and Technology
International Convention about using a design-based research approach to enhance
protocols for large enrollment online classes.
iPad Games for Reading Fluency, ISTE, Atlanta, GA June 2014
A snapshot presentation at the International Society of Technology Education
conference on the use of iPads to monitor students’ literacy progress.
Video Production with Elementary Students, ISTE, Atlanta, GA June 2014
A poster session at the International Society of Technology Education conference on
the use of iPads to cultivate students’ mathematical thinking through video production.
Through the Lens of the Community of Inquiry, AECT, Louisville, KY Nov. 2012
A roundtable presentation at the Association for Educational Communication and
Technology International Convention on a review of literature on online discussions.
Creating Meaningful Online Discussions, ITNS, Sydney, Australia Aug. 2012
A presentation at the international meeting of Interpreter Trainers Network Symposium
on the use of protocols to improve discussions.
Using Protocols in Online Discussions, AECT, Jacksonville, FL Nov. 2011
A presentation at the Association for Educational Communication and Technology
International Convention on ways to manage and enrich discussions in undergraduate
courses.
Designing and Assessing a Math Learning Environment, AECT, Louisville, KY Oct. 2009
A reflective paper session at the Association for Educational Communication and
Technology International Convention on ways to provide learners with greater control
over their learning.
Paving the Way for Structured Student Interaction, AECT, Louisville, KY Oct. 2009
A presentation at the Association for Educational Communication and Technology
International Convention on the use of online protocols to facilitate discussions.
Empowering Learners, EISTA, Orlando, FL July 2009
A presentation at International Conference on Education and Information Systems,
Technologies and Applications on enabling learners to choose the difficulty level of
problems based on their learning needs.
The Role of Human-Technology Scaffolding, ED-MEDIA, Honolulu, HI June 2009
A presentation at the Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s
(AACE) EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology about
how adding technology-based scaffolding can help change the classroom dynamics
from teacher directed to student centered.
Learning from Examples, ED-MEDIA, Honolulu, HI June 2009
A poster session at Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s (AACE)
EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology about animated
help tools within a learning game.
Involving Students in the Design Process, ED-MEDIA, Vancouver, CAN June 2007
A presentation at Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s (AACE)
EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology about how the
design of a game evolved.
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Anchored Instruction in an Adventure Game, ED-MEDIA, Vancouver, CAN June 2007

A roundtable discussion at Association for the Advance of Computing in Education’s
(AACE) EdMedia World Conference on Educational Media and Technology about the
use of video-based anchors in a computer game.
National
Fostering Student Ability in Scientific Inquiry, AAPT, San Diego, CA Jan. 2018
A poster session at the annual meeting of the American Association of Physics
Teachers on helping students to better synthesize information during scientific inquiry.
Implementing Groups in Online Environments, AERA, Philadelphia, PA Apr. 2014
A poster session at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association on gaining an understanding from students about best practices for
implementing groups in online environments.
Enhancing Student Connections through Protocols, AERA, San Francisco, CA May 2013
A poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association on the use of online protocols to create a community of inquiry.
Creating a COI in Online Environments, AERA, New Orleans, LA Apr. 2011
A paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association on the use of online protocols to create a community of inquiry.
The Effect of a Multimedia Learning Environment, ADEA, Washington, DC Mar. 2010
A poster session at the American Dental Education Association on the effect of a
multimedia learning environment on the knowledge, skill, and attitude of dental
hygiene students.
Lessons in Software Development, OSEP Directors’ Conference, Washington, DC July 2008
A poster session at the Office of Special Education Project Directors’ Conference on
lessons learned from piloting a software prototype.
Making Math Meaningful, AERA, New York, NY Mar. 2008
A presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association about how a learning game can improve achievement and attitudes about
math.
Math Pursuits, NCTI Conference, Washington, DC Nov. 2007
A poster session at the technology expo for the National Center for Technology
Innovation Conference about meeting the diverse needs of students through a learning
game.
When am I ever going to use this? OSEP Directors’ Conference, Washington, DC July 2007
A poster session at the Office of Special Education Project Directors’ Conference on
connecting mathematics to students’ life experiences.
Designing Video Cases, AERA, Chicago, IL Apr. 2007
A presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association about how to design video cases to help students think about problems
from multiple perspectives.
Deepening Our Understanding, AERA, Montreal, CAN Apr. 2005
A presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association about the use of scaffolding to support young learners in understanding
complex problems through multiple perspectives.
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Invited
New Tools for Engaging Students in Online Discussions, NYU, New York, NY Dec. 2015
A guest-speaking webinar at New York University on the use of protocols to engage
students in critical thinking in online discussions.
Going Online with Protocols, Baruch College, New York, NY May 2013
A guest-speaking webinar at Baruch College on the use of protocols to enhance online
discussions.
Presentation Tips, SRC, University of Cincinnati, OH Apr. 2011
A speaker on a panel at the Spring Research Conference to provide presenters with
tips on how to conduct effective presentations.
Bridging the Distance in Online Courses, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Nov. 2010
A presentation on the use of online protocols to improve engagement in asynchronous
environments at the Best Practices in Scholarly Teaching Conference.
Meeting Students’ Learning Needs, New York University, New York, NY Apr. 2007
A presentation for students and faculty on how to meet students’ learning needs
through the use of technology.
Teaming Up with University Resources, School of the Future, New York, NY Sept. 2003
A guest-speaking presentation at a staff development day for teachers at the School
of the Future about how to develop effective collaborations between university
researchers and teachers.
Shadow Protocol, New York University, New York, NY May 2001
A presentation at a one-day staff development workshop for principals about a new
protocol called the "Shadow Protocol" which is used to find evidence of intellectual
strength and engagement in individual students.
Gender Gap in Technology, Media Workshop, New York, NY Feb. 2001
A presentation at a staff development day at a New York City public school about
current research on gender differences within the field of computer science.
Regional
Global Schoolyard Blitz, STEM, Cincinnati, OH Sept. 2017
A presentation at the STEM Conference at the University of Cincinnati about a citizen
science project with elementary students.
Creating a STEM Design Challenge with Mobile Apps, STEM, Cincinnati, OH May 2016
Presentation at the STEM Conference at the University of Cincinnati about children
designing mobile apps to teach math concepts.
Elementary Students Create Apps to Teach Math Concepts, OCTM, Cincinnati, OH Oct. 2015
Presentation at the Ohio Council for Teachers of Mathematics about children creating
mobile math game apps.
Video Production with Elementary Students, OETC, Columbus, OH Feb. 2015
Presentation at the Ohio Educational Technology Conference on cultivating
mathematical thinking and artistic creativity with iPads.
Asthma Homerun Derby Game, MCHG, Indianapolis, IN Oct. 2011
A poster presentation at the Midwestern Conference on Health Games on the
design of a game to help children think critically to manage asthma symptoms.
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Multimedia Learning– Research and Theory, EERA, Savannah, GA Feb. 2010

A special session at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research
Association in honor of Dr. W. Michael Reed.
The Art of Developing Well Motivated Questions, OCTM, Cincinnati, OH Nov. 2009
A presentation at the Ohio Council for Teachers of Mathematics about developing
authentic questions to motivate students.
Empowering Learners, SRC, Louisville, KY Apr. 2009
A presentation at the Spring Research Conference about empowering learners to
choose the difficulty levels of problems.
Using Design-Based Research, AECT, Bloomington, IN June 2008
A presentation at the research symposia for the Association for Educational
Communication and Technology on enhancing software to improve students’
mathematical problem-solving skills.
From Textbook to IBook, ODCE, Columbus, OH Mar. 2007
A presentation at the Ohio Digital Commons for Education about designing
mathematics problems to engage students.
Just Push Play, ODCE, Columbus, OH Mar. 2007
A poster at the Ohio Digital Commons for Education about designing a video-based
adventure game.
Analyzing Problems from Multiple Perspectives, NSTA, Indianapolis, IN Nov. 2004
A presentation at the regional conference of the National Science Teachers
Association about how to use technology to provide different perspectives on
scientific problems.
Students Defining Complex Problems Through Questioning, EERA, Clearwater, FL Feb. 2004
A presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association
about how students' questioning differs at different grade levels.
Collaborating with NYC Public Schools, New York University, New York, NY Oct. 2003
A guest-speaking presentation for an Educational Communication and Technology
department event about strategies for building successful partnerships with New York
City public schools.
Pilot Study Findings, EERA, Hilton Head, SC Feb. 2003
A presentation at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association
about a pilot study that assessed the effect of scaffolding in a multimedia program.
COURSES Instructional Design, University of Cincinnati 2015 - 2016
This course introduces students to the systematic design of instruction. The course
provides an overview of a number of different instructional design models to give
students a sense of the variety of approaches to instructional design. It offers
numerous opportunities to see how these instructional design models are applied. The
culminating project is for students to design their own instructional design model and
apply that to an educational learning environment.
UDL Online, University of Cincinnati 2014 - 2017
This course provides an overview of how the principles of Universal Design for
Learning can be used to design online and blended learning experiences that meet the
needs of diverse learners including those who are accelerated and those who are
struggling for a variety of reasons. Special attention will be given to integrating
technologies that support student engagement, authentic learning, general accessibility
supports.
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Design Based Research, University of Cincinnati 2014 - 2018

Design-based research is a research approach that systematically investigates teaching
and learning through multiple cycles of design, development, evaluation and
implementation of educational interventions. This course will cover ways to assess
effectiveness of the learning environment as well as its underlying framework within a
specific context. It will provide students with practical experiences of critiquing
literature, analyzing design-based methods, and engaging in some practical research
exercises. The course will culminate in students preparing a proposal to conduct their
own design-based research study.
Learning Sciences and Technology, University of Cincinnati 2008 - 2018
This course provides a fundamental understanding of learning sciences, an
interdisciplinary field dedicated to studying learning and how learning may be
facilitated in designed environments. Students design a technology-based learning
environment and conduct an evaluation of the embedded theories in an existing
environment of their choice, such as digital media, games, or other innovative
technologies.
Educational Technology, University of Cincinnati 2007 - 2016
This undergraduate course encompasses effectively analyzing, designing, developing,
implementing, and evaluating educational technology as an instructional resource in
the classroom as related to principles of learning and assessment. Students develop
increased classroom communication and management skills through discussions,
modeling, laboratory experiences, and completion of a comprehensive project.
Teaching with Technology, University of Cincinnati 2010 - 2017
This course provides an overview of the increasingly complex array of digital media
and technology-based resources available for use in blended and online environments.
Students will apply theory to practice to truly redefine lessons to enhance learning
through technology. Students will also learn practical skills, ranging from facilitation
skills needed to manage a technology-based class to troubleshooting technology
problems. The course also explores burning issues surrounding educational technology
such as inequalities and accessibility issues, technology distractions, internet safety,
and other ethical issues.
Advanced Multimedia Studio, University of Cincinnati 2009 - 2011
This is an advanced graduate course where students apply their multimedia skills from
earlier courses to develop “real” educational multimedia projects for clients. Students
work independently or in groups. Class functions as a studio where students
participate in workshops, share their work, collaborate with peers, and obtain
assistance from the instructor. This course is designated as a Service Learning course.
The focus of the most recent course was on games and simulations.
Assistive Technology in Special Education, University of Kentucky 2005
This course taught students how to design appropriate educational programs utilizing
instructional and assistive technologies. Students learned how to select appropriate
adaptive devices/strategies, employ their use in an educational setting, and identify
professionals who develop and support these selections.
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SEMINARS/ Creating a STEM Design Challenge, STEM conference, Cincinnati, OH May 2016
WORKSHOPS This workshop teaches educators how to implement a STEM design based challenge
where students create their own mobile apps to teach math concepts to younger
students.
Demonstration of Avenue Tools, SERRC, Cincinnati, OH Mar. 2015
A workshop demonstration of iPad tools that help monitor students’ progress in
reading and writing at the Special Educational Regional Resource Center.
Going Online with Protocols, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Mar. 2013
A workshop through the Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning on the
use of protocols to engage students in richer online discussions.
Creating Collaborative Classrooms, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH May 2010
A workshop through the Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning on the use
of wikis and other technology tools to support collaborative learning in the classroom.
Curriculum Council Meeting, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH Mar. 2007
An after-school professional development seminar on transforming textbook word
problems to engaging video-based problems and creating well-motivated questions.
Integrating Technology into Classrooms, New York University, New York, NY Apr. 2003
A one-day institute, sponsored by the Professional Development Laboratory, on
exploring the range of possibilities for using technology in the classroom,
collaboratively analyzing student media projects through a protocol, and gaining
exposure to the wealth of educational resources on the Internet.
Utilizing Home Computers, Computers For Youth, New York, NY Dec. 2002
An institute to demonstrate different types of computer-based projects that teachers
could assign to extend and enhance their students' learning at home using computers
distributed to the school community by Computers for Youth.
Educators' Institute, Media Workshop, New York, NY July 2002
A three-day summer institute for educators to discuss the key issues affecting the
integration of technology into the public schools.
Academy for Teaching Excellence, New York University, New York, NY Oct. 2001
A two-day seminar for teachers, participating in the Schools Around the World
Project, on how to have effective online communication through listservs and web
discussion boards.
Introduction to Web Authoring, Media Workshop, New York, NY Apr. 2000, Apr. 2001
A three-day workshop for teachers on creating web sites for use in the
classroom.
Introduction to the Internet, Media Workshop, New York, NY Mar. 2000, Mar. 2001
A two-day workshop for teachers on using the Internet in the classroom.
Evidence to Excellence, New York University, New York, NY Feb. - Mar. 2001
A three-day workshop for teachers, participating with the Schools Around the
World Project, to discuss student work using structured conversations.
Computer Basics Series, New York University, New York, NY Nov. 2000 - Apr. 2001
A series of one-day workshops through the Professional Development
Laboratory for educators to learn the basics of Windows and Microsoft Office
Suite.
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Computer Literacy Workshops, New York University, New York, NY July 1999
A series of one-day workshops for first-year college students, participating in the
Higher Educational Opportunity Program, on basic concepts in computer literacy.
ADVISING Master’s Students
Name Graduation Date Master’s Project
Beth Werney June 2007 Resource for Technology Support
Susan Riley Dec. 2009 Online Customer Service Course
Allison Carnes June 2010 Online Lessons for a Web Design Course
Funda Ergulec June 2011 Online Protocols for Book Project
Dustin Shell June 2011 Review of Literature on Learning Space Designs
Aastha Swami June 2011 Usability Study of Keyboarding Software
Jonathan Zemmer June 2011 Multimedia Case Studies on Nutrition
Krista Gorrasi Apr. 2012 Individualizing Healthcare for Patients
Yehudit Freudenberger Apr. 2012 ThinkIt Curriculum
Danny Scheetz Apr. 2012 Online Lesson Plans on Invisible Minorities
Emily Malone Aug. 2013 Mobile Math Apps: An Evaluation Rubric
Michael Hittle Dec. 2013 American Auto Crisis Online Course Design
William Boyle Dec. 2013 Introduction to Photography: A Hybrid Course
Ethan Gardner Apr. 2014 Softskill Development for Software Engineers
Edward Jewell Apr. 2014 Sign Language Training Videos
Noah Glaser Aug. 2015 Authentic Approach to Children’s Literature
Ralph Brueggeman Aug. 2015 Supporting Creativity with Blended Learning
Tavari Keel Aug. 2016 Informal Logic via Gamified E-Learning
Logan Reemes Aug. 2016 Goal-Based Scenario E-Learning Module
Rebecca Rose Dec. 2016 Special Education Course
Chris Tonnis May 2017 Effects of Improving Team Skills on Self Efficacy
Molly Cypert Dec 2017 Supporting Teachers with Technology
John Stoll May 2018 Professional Digital Portfolio

Doctoral Students
Name Graduation Date Dissertation
Cynthia Stegeman June 2011 The Effect of Multimedia Instruction on the
Knowledge, Attitude, Confidence, and Skill of
Dental Hygiene Students

Anita Todd Aug. 2013 Measuring the Effect of an Online Learning

Community on Engineering Cooperative Education
Students’ Perceived and Measured Learning
EDUCATIONAL Web Publications
MEDIA Instructional Design and Technology program*
http://www.cech.uc.edu/idt/
Specific pages of the program web site for the instructional design and technology
program, including research, courses, and service learning opportunities.
Collaborative Classrooms
http://collaborativeclass.wikispaces.com/
A wiki site that is used for the Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning’s
workshop on collaborative learning.
Math Pursuits*
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http://www.uc.edu/mathpursuits.html
An interactive web site that provides resources for teachers and their students on
mathematical problem solving.
Software Programs
Math Pursuits*
A prototype of a multimedia program for mathematical problem solving for students
with learning difficulties.
Pollution Solution
A case-based multimedia environment for middle and high school students on solving
pollution problems.
Videos
Who’s Next?*
A 12-minute documentary about discriminatory violence.
A Paper Craze*
A 10-minute educational video about recycling for elementary-aged students.
*indicates that these publications were authored by a collaborative team

SERVICE Professional
Educational Technology Research and Development, Board of Consulting Editors
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Manuscript Reviewer
Journal of Educational Computing Research, Manuscript Reviewer
Computers & Education, Manuscript Reviewer
External Reviewer for Promotion and Tenure, Zayed Univeristy, 2017
Spring Research Conference, Session Facilitator for 2011, 2017 Conference
OSU’s Masters of Learning Technology Proposal, Reviewer, 2015
American Institute for Research, PowerUp What Works, Letter of Support, 2014
Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, Reviewer, 2011
Center on Technology Implementation, Letter of Support, 2009
Gaming for Classroom-Based Learning, Chapter Reviewer, 2009
International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications
(EISTA), Reviewer for 2009 Annual Conference
International Conference on EISTA, Session Co-Chair for 2009 Annual Conference
International Conference on EISTA Program Committee for 2010 Annual Conference
American Educational Research Association, Reviewer for 2006 - 2009 Annual Conferences
BGSU Classroom Technology Off-Campus Sites request, Reviewer, 2007, 2009
ED-MEDIA 2007 World Conference, Session Chair
Miami University IDT Proposal, Reviewer, 2006
Association for Educational Communication and Technology, Active Member

University
IDT Master’s Program Coordinator, 2016 - present
Graduate Recruitment/Marketing Efforts, 2007 – present
IDT web site, Content Developer, Ongoing
IDT Program Assessment Plan and Report, Co-author, 2018
Recruitment Funds Proposal, Co-author, 2018
Video Tools Learning Community/ Taskforce, Member, 2018
Technology Innovation in Education Showcase, Co-organizer, 2017
School of Education eLearning Advisory, Member, 2014 - 2017
IDT Program Development and Full Proposal, Coordinator, 2015 – 2016
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Peer Teaching Observation, Schmidt, 2016

Restructuring Focus Group, Member, 2016
Center for Enhanced Teaching and Learning, Advisory Council Member, 2011 - 2016
PhD Council Member, 2015
Graduate Dean’s Fellowship Review Committee, 2015
IDT Student Showcase, Co-organizer, 2011, 2013, 2015
Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee, Co-Chair, 2014 - 2015
Action Plan and Academic Misconduct Committee, Chair, 2014-2015
Graduate Faculty Status Review Committee, Member, 2014 – 2015
Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee, Adjunct Member, 2013 - 2014
IT Graduate Program Committee, Member, 2013 - 2014
Technology Practice Board, Member, 2006 - 2008, 2011 - 2013
IT/IDT ACCEND Program, co-creator, 2013
CET&L Search Committee for Assistant Director of Online Learning, Member, 2013
Vertical Alignment Knowledge Café, College of Education, Presenter, 2013
Innovative Use of Technology in Teaching award, Judge on Review Panel, 2013
Going Online with Protocols Talk, Final FUSION Fridays Seminar Series, 2012
Field Service Faculty Search Committee, Chair, 2011
Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee, Member, 2011
Annual Adjunct Search Committee, Chair, 2010
Service Learning Advisory Council and Curriculum Sub-Committee, Member, 2009 - 2011
Assessment and Evaluation Advisory Board Committee, Member, 2008 - 2010
Children’s Learning & Development Speaker Series, sponsored by the Department of
Psychology, Speaker, 2008, 2009
University of Cincinnati’s Contributions to the History of Computing, Interview, 2008
New Faculty Mentor, 2007 - 2008, 2009 - 2010
Assistive Technology Lab, Co-Creator, 2008
New Faculty Search Committee, Member, 2007
Article in E-Currents, New Video Game Builds Real-World Math Skills, 2007
Computer Science Focus Group Session for NSF Solicitation, Participant, 2006

Community
Wyoming Middle School, Recycling for a Greener Future, Grant Writer, 2018
Cincinnati.com article, Elm Students Create Math Apps, Work in Schools Highlighted, 2016
Special Educational Regional Resource Center, AAC Taskforce, Member, 2006 - 2016
MediaShift article, How to Get Students to Participate in Online Classes, Research Highlighted,
2015
Technology Professional Development for Schools, 2006 - present
Teacher Performance Assessment Curriculum Development and Knowledge Sharing with
Outside Colleges and Universities, 2013
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Video Game Development Project, Project Advisor, 2011
Parent Association for Gifted Education, Lesson Plan Project, Project Advisor, 2011
UC-Freedom Center Collaborative, Member, 2006 - 2010
CET Connect Interview, Video Math Game, 2007
Cincinnati Enquirer article, Zydney honored for introducing students to wiki world, 2010