Curriculum & Instruction Faculty: Ellen Storey Vasu, Ph.D.
Ellen Storey Vasu, Ph.D.
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Professor
Department Head, and
Coordinator: Instructional Technology Graduate Program
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
Box 7801, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7801
Voice Mail: (919) 515-1779
Department: (919) 515-3221
email: ellen_vasu@ncsu.edu
http://ced.ncsu.edu/ci/vasu/
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Academic Background
Professional Employment
Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards
Publications
Curriculum Development and Software
Sponsored Research and Activities
Presentations, Panels, and Workshops
Professional Services and Consulting
Professional Associations
Courses Taught
Supervised Doctoral Research (Chair)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ph.D. |
Educational Psychology - Statistics and Measurement, 1975, |
M.A. |
Mathematics, 1973, California State University, San Diego, CA. |
B.A. |
Mathematics, 1970, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. |
Dissertation: The effect of multicollinearity and the violation of the assumption of normality in the testing of hypotheses in regression analysis.
Post-Doctoral: Statistics and Biostatistics, 1976-1977, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
CERTIFICATION
Instructional Technology Specialist--Computers, #077, Doctoral Level,
North Carolina.
Computer Education Endorsement, #18079, Doctoral Level, North Carolina.
Mathematics Education, Secondary, #200, Doctoral Level, North Carolina.
Mathematics Education (Grades 9-12), Lifetime Certificate, Master's Level,
California.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2002-Present
Department Head, Professor, and Coordinator of the graduate programs in
Instructional Technology/Computers. Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
2001-02
Interim Department Head, Professor, and Coordinator of the graduate programs
in Instructional Technology/Computers. Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
1999-01
Director of Graduate Programs, Professor, and Coordinator of the graduate
programs in Instructional Technology/Computers. Department of Curriculum
and Instruction, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
1988-99
Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the graduate programs in Instructional
Technology/Computers. Department of Curriculum and Instruction, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
1990-91
Administrative Fellow. The Graduate School, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC.
1983-88
Assistant Professor, and Coordinator of the graduate program in Instructional
Technology/Computers. Department of Curriculum and Instruction, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
1982-83
Director of Research Resources. Institute for Research in Social Science,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. Department of Educational Foundations, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
1981-82
Associate Director for Instructional Computing and Statistics. Institute
for Research in Social Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. Department of Educational Foundations, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
1978-81
Associate Director for Instructional Computing and Statistics. Institute
for Research in Social Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Lab, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
1979-80
Visiting Assistant Professor. Department of Mathematical Sciences, California
State University, San Diego, CA.
1977-78
Associate Director for Educational Services. Institute for Research in
Social Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Lab, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
1974-77
Director of Educational Services. Institute for Research in Social Science,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Adjunct Instructor. L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Lab, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
1973-74
Special Doctoral Research Assistant. Department of Guidance and Educational
Psychology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.
1971-72
Teacher. Southwest Junior High School, San Ysidro, CA.
1971-72
National Science Foundation Academic Year Institute (NSF-AYI) fellow in
mathematics, Department of Mathematics, California State University, San
Diego, CA.
1970-73
Real Estate Agent, Vasu Realty, San Diego, CA.
1969-70
Part-time Commercial Artist, Reproduction Machine Parts, San Diego, CA.
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND AWARDS
Nominated for Outstanding Teacher in the College of Education and Psychology, NC State University, 1998-1999.
Best Research Methods Software, for: Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., Babcock, S., & Ridgeway, P. (1991). SocStatSim. [Computer software]. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, National Collegiate Software Clearinghouse. SocStatSim is a computer simulation program used in the teaching of contingency table analysis, and statistical concepts.
Administrative Fellow, Graduate School, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 1990-1991.
Award of Merit, Tenth Annual International Technical Communications Competition
(Piedmont/Carolina Chapters), 1979, for: Vasu, E. S., and Palmer, R. (1977).
An introduction to research and the computer: A self-instructional package.
Technical Paper No. 1. UNC Chapel Hill, NC: Institute for Research in
Social Science.
Special Doctoral Assistantship, Educational Psychology/Statistics and
Measurement, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1973-1974.
National Science Foundation fellowship in mathematics, NSF Academic Year Institute program (NSF-AYI), Department of Mathematics, California State University, San Diego, CA, 1971-1972.
PUBLICATIONS
Books, Reviewed Monographs and Technical Papers
Statistics and Research Methods:
Holden, N., Stone, L., Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & Peterson, B. (1983). Analyzing social science data: Selecting statistical procedures & using computer software. Technical Paper No. 7. UNC Chapel Hill, NC: Institute for Research in Social Science (p. 95).
Vasu, E. S. (1980). Non normality in regression analysis: A monte carlo investigation under the condition of multicollinearity. Monograph Series, Working Papers in Methodology No. 9. Chapel Hill, NC: Institute for Research in Social Science.
Carpenter, R., with Vasu E. S. (1978). Statistical methods for librarians (2nd edition). Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
Vasu, E. S., & Palmer, R. (1977). An introduction to research and the computer: A self-instructional package. Technical Paper No. 1. UNC Chapel Hill, NC: Institute for Research in Social Science.
Citations
Technology and Learning:
N. Atkins, & E. S. Vasu's work and technology assessment instrument discussed and presented in a manner suitable for copying by school districts, in Robyler, M. D., and Edwards, J. (2000). Integrating educational technology into teaching (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Publishing Co.
A. Howe, & E. S. Vasu's work summarized in: Children's visual memory can outperform verbal. (1989). Brain Mind Bulletin, 14(10), 1.
Statistics and Research Methods:
MANOVA research by P. B. Elmore, E. S. Vasu cited in Borg, W. & Gall, M. (1983) Educational Research (4th ed.), 555-557. New York: Longman Publishing Co.
Articles and Other Publications
Technology and Learning:
Taylor, R., Vasu, E, and Vasu, M, & Steelman, J. Cost-income equilibrium of electronically delivered instruction. (Forthcoming). Computers in the Schools.
Atkins, N. E., & Vasu, E. S. (2000). Measuring knowledge of technology usage and stages of concern about computing: A study of middle school teachers. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 8(4), 279-302.
Vasu, E. S., & Atkins, N. (1999, November - forthcoming). Technology staff development: Assessing training needs of K12 teachers. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computers in Education: New human abilities for the networked society, Chiba, Japan.
Hsiang, Yung-Lai Michelle, Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Atkins, N. (1999, November - forthcoming). Distance education through the World Wide Web: Using computer-mediated communication. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computers in Education: New human abilities for the networked society, Chiba, Japan.
Vasu, E. S., & Atkins, N. E. (1998, June). Using the Teaching with
Technology Instrument (TTI) to assess
technology staff development needs of teachers in a school district. Proceedings
of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia and World
Conference on Educational Telecommunications, Freiburg, Germany.
Atkins, N., & Vasu, E.S. (1998, June). Using the Teaching with Technology Instrument for staff development planning. Proceedings of the National Conference on Computing in Education, San Diego, CA.
Atkins, N. E., & Vasu, E. S. (1998). The Teaching with Technology Instrument: More effective planning for staff development activities, Learning and Leading with Technology, 25 (8), 35-39.
Vasu, E. S., & Tyler, D. (1997). A comparison of the critical thinking
skills and spatial ability of fifth grade
children using simulation software or Logo. Journal of Computing in Childhood
Education, 8 (4), 345-363.
Vasu., E. S. Asking questions and giving simple feedback in multimedia HyperStudio, HyperNexus: Journal of Hypermedia and Multimedia Studies, 7 (3), 23-27.
Tyler, D., & Vasu, E. S. (1997). Locus of control, self-esteem, motivation and problem solving using Logo and simulation software. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 28 (1), 98-120.
Vasu, E. S., & Glassford, J. (1995). Enhancing fifth-grade writing skills through telecommunications: Project "1-800-E-mail-Us". North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Journal,3 (3), 14-20.
Vasu, E. S., & Howe, A. (1989). The effect of visual and verbal modes of presentation on children's retention of images and words. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 26 (5), 401-407.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1989). In defense of computer literacy. Social Science Computer Review, 7 (1), 2-35.
Howe, A., & Vasu, E. S. (1988). The role of language in children's formation and retention of mental images. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 26 (1), 15-24.
Martorella, P., & Vasu, E. S. (1987). Developing a new generation
of technology leaders. Educational
Technology, 27 (11), 47-50.
Howell, F., Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1986). Telecommunications systems and evaluation research. Evaluation Review, 9 (5), 661-681.
Vasu, E. S., Noell, S., & Vasu, M. L. (1986). Uploading and downloading
files on SCHOLARNET: A tutorial.
Social Science Microcomputer Review, 4 (3), 336-348.
Vasu, E. S. (1985). Comparing Apple with the IBM PC: A disk operating
system and basic language tutorial.
Social Science Microcomputer Review, 3 (3), 217-229.
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1985). Converting Apples into 16-bit
computers: Old Apples and the new Apple IIx.
Social Science Microcomputer Review, 3 (2), 138- 137.
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1985). Integrating computers into social
science curricula: Computer literacy and
beyond. Social Science Microcomputer Review, 3 (1), 1-13.
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1984). Developing an electronic survey.
PC: The Independent Guide to IBM
Personal Computers, 3 (10), 305-307.
Vasu, E. S. (1984). Managerial and programming considerations when using
the microcomputer as a data
gathering device. Social Science Micro Review, 2 (3), 59-67.
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1983). The electronic questionnaire:
Considerations in using the IBM PC for data
gathering. Social Science Micro Review, 2 (1 & 2), 68-73.
Statistics and Research Methods:
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1999). Computers, survey research, and focus groups in research and practice. In G. David Garson (Ed.), Information Technology and Computer Applications in Public Administration: Issues and Trends. (pp. 196-219). London: Idea Group Publishing.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1993). Computer usage in research methods courses in the social sciences and education: A conceptual framework. Collegiate Microcomputer Review, XI (3), 177-182.
Elmore, P.B., & Vasu, E. S. (1986). A model of statistics achievement using spatial ability, feminist attitudes and mathematics-related variables. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 46 (1), 215-222.
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & Babcock, S. (1985). Teaching the elaboration model using computer simulation. Journal of Simulation and Games, 16 (1), 33-48.
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., Babcock, S., & Ridgeway, P. (1983). Teaching methodological concepts through the use of simulated datasets. Proceedings of the Sixth National Conference on Teaching Public Administration, Miami, Florida, 227-237.
Vasu, E. S. (1982). Gathering questionnaire data using a microcomputer. Political Science Micro Review, 2, 16-21.
Elmore, P. B., & Vasu, E. S. (1982). Can we predict statistics achievement? Score, 1.
Elmore, P. B., & Vasu, E. S. (1980). Effect of affective and cognitive mathematics-related variables on statistics achievement. Proceedings of the American Statistical Association, Section on Statistical Education, Washington, DC, 1-2.
Elmore, P. B., & Vasu, E. S. (1980). The relationship between selected variables and statistics achievement: Building a theoretical model. Journal of Educational Psychology, 72 (4), 457-467.
Vasu, E. S. (1978). The use of prediction intervals in multiple regression analysis. Multiple Linear Regression Viewpoints, 8 (3), 66-81.
Vasu, E. S. (1978). Multiple regression with varying levels of correlation among predictors: Sampling from normal and non-normal populations. Educational and Psychological Measurement, (38), 633-646.
Vasu, E. S. (1976). The effect of multicollinearity and non-normality on the probability of committing a type I error in tests concerning beta coefficients. Proceedings of the American Statistical Association, Statistical Computing Division, Washington, DC, 289-292.
Vasu, E. S., & Elmore, P.B. (1975). The effects of multicollinearity
and the violation of the assumption of
normality on the testing of hypotheses in regression analysis. Multiple
Linear Regression Viewpoints, 6 (1), 21-50.
Research Applications:
Taylor, R., Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1999). Permanent vs temporary school facilities: Decision making in an information-rich environment, Education, 119 (9), 706-709.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1991). Gender stereotypes and discriminatory behaviors toward female attorneys: The North Carolina case. Campbell Law Review, 13 (2), 183-207.
Vasu, E. S. (1991). Developing and implementing a new graduate school
automated degree audit system, Graduate School News, 5 (2), 1-2.
Arnold, J., & Vasu, E. S. (1988). Teaching about nuclear disarmament:
Attitudes of middle level teachers. (pp. 1-11). Middle School Research
Selected Studies 1988. Columbus, Ohio: The National Middle School Association.
Stewart, D., Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & Wirth, C. (1981-1982, Fall/Winter). The relationship of sex and race to recruitment and policy orientations: A national study of school board members. The Humboldt Journal of Social Relations, 9 (1), 1-31.
Stewart, D., Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & Wirth, C. (1981). The effects of sex and race on recruitment and policy orientation: A national study of American school board members. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, The Center for Urban Affairs and Community Services Joint Paper Series.
Wetzel, C., Schwartz, D., & Vasu, E. S. (1979). Roommate compatibility:
An ideal relationship? Journal of
Applied Social Psychology, 9 (5), 432-445.
Rothbaum, P., Routh, D., Feagans, D., Kinney, L., & Vasu, E. S. (1979).
Schizophrenics' difficulties in
understanding ambiguous sentences. Bulletin of the Psychonomic Society,
13 (4), 199-202.
Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S. & Stewart, D. (1978). Sex, race, and political orientation: Preliminary findings from a national study of school board members. UNC Newsletter, 63 (1), 16-19.
Technical Papers, Reports, and Manuals
Technology and Learning:
Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S., & Noell, S. (1986). PoliNet user's guide (2nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: General Videotex Corporation.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1985). An introduction to microcomputers
in the social sciences. Instructional
Computing and Methodology Paper. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University,
Social Science Research and Instructional Computing Lab.
Vasu, E. S. (1985). Creating and uploading files, and downloading files and output: A tutorial on using the IBM PC to communicate with TUCC. Instructional Computing and Methodology Paper. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Social Science Research and Instructional Computing Lab.
Babcock, S., Robertson, T., Vasu, E. S. & Vasu, M. L. (1984). Introduction
to computing systems and the
TUCC environment: WYLBUR. Instructional Computing and Methodology Paper
#2. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Social Science Research
and Instructional Computing Lab.
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1984). QED dataset creation & modification
under TSO. SSRICL Memo Series.
Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Social Science Research
and Instructional Computing Lab.
Vasu, M. L., Peterson, B., Babcock, S., Vasu, E. S., & Robertson,
T. (1984). An annotated bibliography of
computer related books and resources. SSRICL Memo Series. Raleigh, NC:
North Carolina State University, Social Science Research and Instructional
Computing Lab.
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., Babcock, S., & Robertson, T. (1983). Intro
to computing systems and the TUCC
environment: TSO. Instructional Computing and Methodology Paper #1. Raleigh,
NC: North Carolina State University, Social Science Research and Instructional
Computing Lab.
Vasu, E. S. (1980). QED dataset creation and modification under TSO (Instructional Aide Series No. 8). Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina, Instructional Computing and Statistics Program, Institute for Research in Social Science.
Statistics and Research Methods:
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & Babcock, S. (1984). Submitting SAS or SPSS jobs from a terminal, previewing jobs, and routing output. SSRICL Memo Series. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, Social Science Research and Instructional Computing Lab.
Peterson, B., & Vasu, E. S. (1980). SAS Examples of procedures (Instructional Aide Series No. 5). Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina, Instructional Computing and Statistics Program, Institute for Research in Social Science.
Vasu, E. S. (1980). Submitting SAS or SPSS jobs from a terminal, pre-viewing
jobs, and routing output
(Instructional Aide Series No. 9). Chapel Hill, NC: University of North
Carolina, Instructional Computing and Statistics Program, Institute for
Research in Social Science.
Vasu, E. S., & Peterson, B. (1980). DATA LIST, VARIABLE LIST, INPUT
FORMAT and SPSS commands
for data on cards, tape and disk (Instructional Aide Series No. 3). Chapel
Hill, NC: University of North Carolina, Instructional Computing and Statistics
Program, Institute for Research in Social Science.
Vasu, E. S., & Peterson, B. (1980). Examples of SPSS procedures (Instructional Aide Series No. 4). Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina, Instructional Computing and Statistics Program, Institute for Research in Social Science.
Research Applications:
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1999). Report: Leandro v. State of North
Carolina. Raleigh, NC: Attorney
General's Office, State of North Carolina Department of Justice. An analysis
of the plaintiff's expert witnesses' research methodology and statistical
techniques.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1996). Report: Post-Boot Camp Probation
Program Evaluation. Raleigh, NC:
Program Evaluation & Research Division, North Carolina Department
of Corrections.
Klopovic, J., McDaniel, J., Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1995). Preventing
school violence by helping
communities help children: School Resource Officer analysis. Raleigh,
NC: Governor's Office, Governor's Crime Commission, and the Center for
the Prevention of School Violence.
McDaniel, J., Sullivan, B., Vasu, E., & Vasu, M. (1995). Starting a school outreach program in your community: An effective practices outline. Raleigh, NC: Governor's Crime Commission.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1994). Final Report: North Carolina Survey
of Attorneys. Raleigh, NC: North
Carolina Bar Association.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1990). Final report: North Carolina Survey
of Attorneys. Raleigh, NC: North
Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, and the North Carolina Bar Association.
Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S., & Long, L. (1988). Final report: The effectiveness of video versus in-person clinical trials instruction for physicians and nursing support staff involved in clinical trial testing of new drugs. Research Triangle Park, NC: Glaxo Pharmaceutical Corporation.
Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S., & Noell, S. (1986). PoliNet user's guide (2nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: General Videotex Corporation.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Technology and Learning:
Vasu, E. S. (1999). Designer and primary developer of ECI 714/511: Computer Applications and Curriculum Integration In K-12 Instruction, class website. http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/eci714001/eci714.html All handouts, word processing files, database files, spreadsheet files, study sheets, rubrics, list of reserve readings, and links to internal and external resources are on line. I have developed a variety of demonstration files for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and slide shows that are used in my instruction, all of which are downloadable from the site.
Vasu, E. S. (1999). Designer and developer of ECI 715/515: Multimedia
Design and Applications In K-12
Instruction, class website. http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/eci715001/class/eci715.html All of my handouts (12), internal and external resources, syllabus, list
of reserve readings, and rubrics are on line. In addition I have developed
over 14 HyperStudio stacks demonstrating different features of HyperStudio,
all of which are downloadable from the site. In addition, I have the multimedia
rubric on-line, which will be presented at the North Carolina Educational
Technology Conference, November, 1999.
Vasu, E. S. (1999). ECI 719: Internet Applications and Web Design In
K-12 Settings, class website.
http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/eci719001/ This site contains sample web sites that students in the class developed
in spring 98 and spring 99, as well as lecture notes, activities, and
downloadable freeware software, nightly readings, on-line rubric, and
list of reserve readings for each day of the class. Links to web based
resources for web development, internal and external links are also included
on the site.
Vasu, E. S. (1998-1999). Revised the master's program in Instructional
Technology Specialist -- Computing based on new International Society
for Technology in Education (ISTE) and NCATE Standards for Advanced Programs
in Educational Computing and Technology Leadership. Part of the revision
involved the development of four new courses:
ECI 518, Instructional Technology Program & Staff Development;
ECI 642, Practicum in Instructional Technology: Networking and Operating
Systems;
ECI 515, Internet Applications & Web Page Design in K-12 Instruction;
ECI 517, Advanced Multimedia Design & Applications in K-12 Instruction.
Two courses in the program were revised and renumbered:
ECI 511, Computer Applications & Curriculum Integration in K-12 Instruction
(formerly ECI 714);
ECI 514, Multimedia Design & Applications in K-12 Instruction (formerly
ECI 715).
The current instructional technology website can be found at: http://ced.ncsu.edu/ci/it2000/
Vasu, E. S., & Pope, C. (1998-2000). The MIDtech Website is dedicated
to the infusion of technology into
middle school language arts and social studies. http://www2.ncsu.edu/midtech/.
The site contains: interviews with experienced technology teachers, and
new teachers; resources for technology, language arts and social studies;
middle school students' work; NCSU faculty projects; technology training
materials for teachers; technology competencies on-line; and resources
for our undergraduate teacher education program in language arts and social
studies.
Education 2000 Program: (1995-2000). I co-direct the Education 2000 program offered jointly between the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Computer Training Program (CTP), located within Continuing and Professional Education in the McKimmon Center. Education 2000, begun in 1995, provides K12 teachers with technology and curriculum integration knowledge and skills. The program consists of six workshops offered by the CTP, and two graduate courses from the Instructional Technology/Computers master's program within C&I. Completion of the program results in a Computer Endorsement in Computer Education for certified teachers. The program helps to recruit teachers into our master's program in instructional technology.
Statistics and Research Methods:
Vasu, E. S. (1999). Designer and developer. ECI 710: Research applications in Curriculum and Instruction, class website. http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/eci710001/eci710.html. This site contains course information and resources for statistics, research methods, research design and data analysis.
Vasu, E. S. (1999). STAT 500: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences,
class website.
http://courses.ncsu.edu/classes/stat500001/.
This site contains course information, homework, scanned on-line study
sheets, and handouts for a first level course in graduate statistics.
I also have developed a packer of over 230 pages of lecture notes and
materials for the course that students purchase through the bookstore.
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., Babcock, S., & Ridgeway, P. (1991). SocStatSim. (3rd ed.). [Computer software]. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, National Collegiate Software Clearinghouse. SocStatSim is a computer simulation program used in the teaching of contingency table analysis, and elementary statistical concepts.
Research Applications:
Klopovic, J., Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1995). Preventing School
Violence, The School Resource Officer
(SRO). [Videotape]. Raleigh, NC: Center for the Prevention of School Violence.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1983-1985). PoliNet. [International computer
network]. Raleigh, NC: North
Carolina State University. PoliNet was a non-profit, university owned,
international computer network developed and managed by faculty at NC
State University that ran under Delphi, an Internet service provider.
PoliNet featured: file transmission, on-line conferencing, on-line polling,
syllabi exchange, and on-line information and resources.
SPONSORED RESEARCH AND ACTIVITIES
Technology and Learning:
Park, John (Project Director), Hiller Spires (Co-Principal Investigator), Vasu, E. S. (Co-Principal Investigator), Ed Gerler (Co-Principal Investigator). (1999-2002). MentorNet: A consortium of NC IHEs, school systems, and teachers partnering to prepare future teachers to become proficient, critical users of instructional technology. Funding agency, U. S. Department of Education, ($1,077,533). Consortium Partners: Franklin County School System, Johnston County School System, Meredith College, Shaw University, Wake County School System.
Atkins, A. (Project Director), Ellen Vasu (Instrument developer , evaluator, and proposal co-author). (1999). Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Sub Grant Program, technology staff development assessment and training for all 4th and 5th grade teachers, Orange County Schools. Consortium Partner: North Carolina State University. Funding agency, NC Department of Public Instruction (Federal Funds). ($72, 713 - Orange County Schools; $7,000 - NC State University for technology assessment instrument development and evaluation.
Vasu, E. S., & Pope, C. (1998-1999). Facilitating professional development
in technology integration for
North Carolina middle school teachers: Building on MIDtech's web-based
technology resources for language arts and social studies, NC State University
Extension grant, ($22,800).
Vasu, E. S. (1998-1999). Development of web-based course ECI 714/511:
Computer Applications and
Curriculum Integration in K12 Instruction, Provost's Office, NCSU, ($4,000).
Vasu, E. S., & Steelman, J. (1997-1998). Integration of advanced technology competencies into the Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies teacher preparation program, Model Clinical Teaching Program, NCSU, ($6000).
Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., & Steelman, J. (1997). Development of a web site for middle grades education: Hot links and other resources for language arts and social studies education, Philip Morris Incentive Grants, NC State University, ($10,000).
Vasu, E. S., & Pope, C. (1997). Technology integration for NC State
University MSL teacher education
program: Web-based lesson plans & resources for the acquisition of
new required technology competencies, NC State University Extension Grant,
($3000).
Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., & Watson, R. (1996). Integrating computer technology into undergraduate and graduate preparation of middle grades language arts teachers, Phillip Morris Accelerated Schools subgrant, NC State University, ($7000).
Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., Watson, R. & Link, M. (1996). Integrating multimedia, World Wide Web activities, and other required technology competencies into teacher education programs at NCSU, NC State University, Instructional Computing Grant, ($3000).
Vasu, E. S. (1995). Using Telecommunications and Internet activities in fifth-grade classes within an integrated curriculum, NC State University Faculty Development and Research Support Award ($4897).
Vasu, E. S. (1991-1992). Infusing state-of-the-art instructional software into teacher education programs at NCSU, NC State University Instructional Computing Grant, ($2985).
Vasu, E. S. (1989-1990). Computer applications in the kindergarten through third grade classrooms in Warren County Schools, NC State University, ($24,000).
Vasu, E. S. (1988-1989). Computer applications in the seventh through twelfth grade classrooms in Warren County Schools, NC State University ($24,000).
Vasu, E. S. (1878-1988). Computer applications in the fourth, fifth and sixth grade classroom in Warren County Schools, NC State University, ($24,450).
Vasu, E. S., & Durham, D. (1984-1985). Computer literacy in education (with D. Durham). NC State University Instructional Computing Grant, ($3000).
Vasu, E. S., & Howe, A. (1984-1985). Mental imagery in children's
concept acquisitions, NC State University Research Equipment Grant, ($3874).
Vasu, E. S. (1983-1985). The measurement and correlates of computer anxiety,
NC State University Faculty Research and Professional Development Award,
($2850).
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & McKinney, M. (1978-1982). Improving the
quality of quantitative instruction in the undergraduate curriculum: A
consortium proposal. National Science Foundation Comprehensive Assistance
to Undergraduate Science Education; UNC-CH, NC STATE UNIVERSITY, and NCCU
grant, ($250,000).
Vasu, E. S. (1976-1998). National Science Foundation Instructional Scientific Equipment Grant (NSF-ISE), UNC Chapel Hill, ($3,700).
Research Applications:
Vasu M., Vasu, E. S., & McDaniel, J. (1994-1995). An analysis and
evaluation of school violence prevention projects, North Carolina Department
of Crime Control and Public Safety, The Governor's Crime Commission and
the Center for the Prevention of School Violence, North Carolina.
PRESENTATIONS, PANELS AND WORKSHOPS
Technology and Learning:
Vasu, E. S., Atkins, N., Hsiang, M., and Steelman, J. (2000, November).
Assessing the Effectiveness of
Technology Staff Development for Teachers: Results of a Pre-test Post-test
Study of K12 Teachers and Students. International Conference on Computers
in Education/ International Conference on Computer Assisted Instruction
2000; Learning Societies in the New Millennium: Breativity, Caring &
Commitments, Taipei, Taiwan.
Pope, C., Beal, C., Vasu, E. & Spires, H. (2000, August). Teaching and technology: Issues of integration and implementation. Paper submitted to the Fourth International Conference on Global Conversations on Language and Literacy, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
McCullen, C., Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Ennis, J. (1999, November). ISTE's HyperSIG presents Multimedia Mania: Classroom Models of Technology Integration. Presentation at the North Carolina Educational Technology Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Vasu, E. S., & Atkins, N. (1999, November). Technology Staff Development: Assessing Training Needs of K12 Teachers. Presentation at the 7th International Conference on Computers in Education, Chiba, Japan.
Hsiang, Yung-Lai Michelle, Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Atkins, N.
(1999, November). Distance Education
through the World Wide Web: Using computer-mediated communication. Presentation
at the 7th International Conference on Computers in Education: New human
abilities for the networked society, Chiba, Japan.
Hsiang, Yung-Lai Michelle, & Vasu, E. S. (1999, June). Computer-Mediated Communication: Tools for Distance Education. Paper presented at the Global Chinese Computing Conference in Education, Macau.
Hsiang, M., Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., & Alibrandi, M. (1998, October).
Bringing us closer through the World
Wide Web: In-service and pre-service teacher education. Paper presented
at the meeting of the International Conference on Computing in Education,
Beijing, China.
Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., & Hsiang, M. (1998, September). MIDtech: A website for middle school language arts and social studies education, Raleigh, NC: NC State University's McKimmon Center.
Atkins, N., & Vasu, E. S. (1998, June). Using the Teaching with Technology Instrument for staff development planning. Poster session presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, San Diego, CA.
Atkins, N., & Vasu, E. S. (1998, June). Using the Teaching with Technology
Instrument (TTI) to assess
technology staff development needs of teachers in a school district. Poster
session presented at ED-MED: World Conference on Educational Multimedia
and Hypermedia, and World Conference on Educational Telecommunications,
Freiburg, Germany.
Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., & Hsiang, M. (1998, September). MIDtech: A website for middle school language arts and social studies education. Presentation at NC State University's Instructional Technologies Exposition, McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S., Pope, C., Crissman, C., & Hsiang, M. (1997, September).
Developing MIDtech: A website for
middle school language arts and social studies education, Raleigh, NC:
NC State University's McKimmon Center.
Glassford, J., & Vasu, E. S. (1994). Using email and telecommunications in the fifth grade curriculum. North Ridge Elementary School, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Pollock, Mary. (1990). Computers in
the K - 3rd grade classroom. In-service
workshop, Warren County Schools, Warrenton, NC.
Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Pollock, Mary. (1989). Computers in
the K - 3rd grade classroom. In-service
workshop, Warren County Schools, Warrenton, NC.
Howe, A., & Vasu, E. S. (1989). The effect of visual, verbal and combined visual/verbal modes of input on children's retention and recall. Paper presentation at the North Carolina Association for Research in Education Meetings, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1989). Training computer coordinators. Presentation to the Wake County computer education teachers, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1988). Problem solving with Logo: The possibilities. Presentation to the Wake County computer elective teachers, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1988). Using PFS File, Report and Write. In-service workshop,
Warren County Schools,
Warrenton, NC.
Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Pollock, M. (1988). Teacher tools and software applications in the curriculum. In-service workshop. Warren County Schools, Warrenton, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1987). Preparing instructional technologists for the future. Presentation to the Research Triangle Society for Instructional Development, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1987). Using Bank Street Writer in the elementary school. In-service workshop, A. B. Combs Elementary School, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1987). Computers in the elementary school. In-service workshop, A. B. Combs Elementary School, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S., Steelman, J., & Barton, D. (1987). Writing with Bank Street Writer. In-service workshop, Warren County Schools, Warrenton, NC.
E. Vasu, (1986). Education in the information age: The challenge of technology.
Invited participant at the
Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Monterey, CA. Sponsored by
UC Berkeley with support from Apple Computer.
Vasu, E. S. (1986). Computer applications in elementary and middle years education. In-service workshop, Wake County, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1986). Computer applications in secondary education. In-service workshop, Wake County, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1986). Computer Seminar: K-12 Computer Education Curriculum Wake County Schools. Invited participant, Raleigh, NC. Identification of computer skills appropriate for inclusion in the curriculum at grades K-12 in Wake County.
Vasu, E. S. (1985). Instructional applications of microcomputers. Presentation at the region III summer staff development conference in management skills and resources in an educational setting, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1985). Administrative and educational uses of software in adult education. Presentation for The Forum, Department of Adult and Community College Education, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1985). Teacher training in computer education. Presentation for in-service Wake County middle school computer elective teachers, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1984). Integrating computers into the curricula. Workshop presentation for science teachers, Phillips Junior High, Chapel Hill, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1984). Computer applications in higher education and teacher training. Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1983). Computers in the classroom: What the research says. Presentation at the Family and School Computer Fair, Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC.
Vasu, E. S., & McGregor, K. (1983). Use of microcomputers in teacher education. Teacher Education Forum, North Carolina Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1982). Apple graphics. Presentation at the Microcomputers & the Professional Annual Short Course in Chemistry Program, Chemistry Department, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1980). Instructional computing workshops. Workshop director
and instructor for the Faculty
Workshops in Instructional Computing, funded by the National Science Foundation
Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education program (CAUSE),
UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC. Workshop topics included: HP programs, CONDUIT,
EDUNET, SETUPS data, QED job submission and previewing under TSO, SAS,
SPSS, SCSS, interactive SAS, Tape/Slide Statistical Modules.
Vasu, E. S. (1979). Information Dissemination Seminar. Invited speaker at the National Science Foundation CAUSE (Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education), Raleigh, NC.
Statistics and Research Methods:
Vasu, E. S. (1984). Using the IBM PC for survey data collection and data management. Invited speaker at the Conference on Computers in the Curricula, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Trenton, NJ.
Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., Babcock, S., & Ridgeway, P. (1984). Teaching statistical concepts using computer based simulations. National meeting of the American Society for Public Administration, Denver, CO.
Vasu, E. S. (1983). Questionnaire data gathering techniques using microcomputers. Presentation at the Use of Microcomputers in Special Education Conference, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1983). Data gathering techniques using a microcomputer. Presentation at the Southern Association for Public Opinion Research meetings, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S., Babcock, S., & Ridgeway, P. (1983). Teaching methodological concepts through the use of simulated datasets. Paper presentation at the Sixth National Conference on Teaching Public Administration, Miami, FL.
Elmore, P., & Vasu, E. S. (1981). A model of statistics achievement using mathematics-related variables. Paper presented at the Association of Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance Division of the American Personnel and Guidance Association meetings, St. Louis, MO.
Vasu, E. S. (1981). Evaluation research. Panel discussant at the Western Social Science Association meetings, San Diego, CA.
Vasu, E. S., & Elmore, P. (1980). Effect of affective and cognitive mathematics-related variables on statistics achievement. Paper presented at the American Statistical Association meetings, Houston, TX.
Vasu, E. S. (1979). A spectrum analysis of attitudes toward mathematics: Multifaceted research findings. Chair of symposium at the American Educational Research Association meetings, San Francisco, CA.
Elmore, P., & Vasu, E. S. (1979). Math anxiety: Its impact on graduate level statistics achievement. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association meetings, San Francisco, CA.
Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1978). Control, curvilinearity and outliers: Teaching statistical concepts through simulated datasets and computer analysis. Paper presented at the American Statistical Association meetings, San Diego, CA.
Vasu, E. S. (1978). North Carolina Educational Computing Service social science workshop, and North Carolina Educational Computing Service mathematics and statistics workshop. Invited speaker, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1978). The use of prediction intervals in multiple regression
analysis. Paper presented at the
American Educational Research Association meetings, Toronto, Canada.
Vasu, E. S. (1976). The effect of multicollinearity and non-normality on the probability of committing a type I error in tests concerning beta coefficients. Paper presented at the American Statistical Association meetings, Boston, MA.
Vasu, E. S., & Elmore, P. (1975). The effects of multicollinearity and the violation of the assumption of normality on the testing of hypotheses in regression analysis. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association meetings, Washington, DC.
Research Applications:
McDaniel, J., Riley, P., Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1997, January). School violence prevention: North Carolina research and program development. Presentation at the 19th Annual Law-Related Education Leadership Seminar, American Bar Association, San Francisco, CA.
McDaniel, J., Riley, P., Vasu, E. S., & Vasu, M. L. (1996, June).
Strategies for the prevention of school
violence: A research agenda. Invited presentation for The President's
Crime Prevention Council, Washington, DC.
Riley, P., Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S., & McDaniel, J. (1996, May). Creating a School Resource Officer program in your community preventing school violence: The School Resource Officer Program. Workshop presentation, NC State University, McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC. A workshop for superintendents, school board members, law enforcement officials, and members of the general assembly in North Carolina sponsored by the NC Center for the Prevention of School Violence.
Klopovic, J., McDaniel, J., Vasu, M., & Vasu, E. S. (1995, February). The prevention of school violence: School outreach programs and school resource officers (SROs). Research Triangle ark, NC: Center for the Prevention of School Violence.
Bowman, K., Vasu, E. S., Roberts, M., Adair, H., & Goble, D. (1994,
October). Evaluation of instructional
videotape versus lecture for teaching principles of equine lameness examination
to veterinary medical students. Paper presentation at the American College
of Veterinary Surgeons National Meeting, Washington, DC.
Vasu, M. L., Vasu, E. S., McDaniel, J., & Klopovick, J. (1994). NC school violence prevention best practices: Focusing on the Robeson County experience.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1990). Results of the North Carolina survey of attorneys. Paper presentation at the annual meetings of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Vasu, M. L., & Vasu, E. S. (1986). PoliNet. Invited presentation for the Ambassadors of Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Vasu, M. L., Howell, F., & Vasu, E. S. (1985). PoliNet: An international
computer network for public
administrators and political scientists. American Political Science Association
Meetings, New Orleans, LA.
Vasu, E. S. (1983). Microcomputers in public opinion research. Chair
of panel at the Southern Association for
Public Opinion Research meetings, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Vasu, E. S. (1983). Grantsmanship and proposal writing. Presentation
at the Regional Staff Development
Workshop, Community Schools and Special Projects, Pinetops, NC.
Stewart, D., Vasu, E. S., Vasu, M. L., & Wirth, C. (1978). Sex, race, recruitment bias and attitudes toward integration. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association meetings, Toronto, Canada.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING
Technology and Learning:
President. HyperSIG: Special Interest Group of the International Society for Technology in Education. (2002-04).
Co-Director. Vasu, E. S., and Gannon, M. International Multimedia Mania Contest. (2000). Multimedia and collaborative learning stack development competition for students in K12 classrooms. Sponsored by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Eugene, OR; SAS Institute, Cary, NC, and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Co-author (2000). Atkins, A. (Project Director), Ellen Vasu (Evaluator). Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Sub Grant Program, technology staff development assessment and training for all 1st through 3rd grand and 6th grade teachers, Orange County Schools. Consortium Partner: North Carolina State University. Funding agency, NC Department of Public Instruction (Federal Funds). ($69,000 - Orange County Schools, $4,500 - NC State University for technology assessment instrument development and evaluation.
Co-author (1999). Atkins, A. (Project Director), Ellen Vasu (Test developer and evaluator). Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Sub Grant Program, technology staff development assessment and training for all 4th and 5th grade teachers, Orange County Schools. Consortium Partner: North Carolina State University. Funding agency, NC Department of Public Instruction (Federal Funds). ($72, 713 - Orange County Schools, $7,500 - NC State University for technology assessment instrument development and evaluation.
Judge (1999, April). International Multimedia Mania Contest. HyperStudio multimedia and collaborative learning stack development competition for students in K12 classrooms. Sponsored by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and SAS Institute. SAS Institute, Cary, NC.
Test item developer (1998). Developed a battery of test items for the Essential Technology Skills Inventory, for teachers. NC Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC.
Advisory Comittee Member (1998). Essential Technology Skill's Inventory test development advisory committee. NC Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC.
Proposal reviewer (1998). Edgecombe County Schools' proposal submission
to the Federal Magnet Assistance Grant Program, involving partnerships
with North Carolina State University and East Carolina University.
Technology integration (1997-1998). Vasu, E. S., & Steelman, J. Integration of the advanced technology competencies required by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction into all of the courses in the undergraduate Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. Resulting matrix of competencies can be seen on-line or printed at: http://www2.ncsu.edu/midtech/test/resources/preservice/msltables/matrix1.html Click on a course to see the competencies along with their associated recommended activities.
Advisory Committee Member (1998). Essential Technology Skill's Inventory
test development advisory
committee. NC Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC.
Program reviewer (1997, July). Master's of Science in Educational Technology.
Jersey City
State College, Jersey City, NJ.
Proposal reviewer (1997, June). Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program. US Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Chapel Hill, NC.
Advisory Committee Member (1997). North Carolina 8th grade computer skills test. NC Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC.
Instructional Technology (1996-1997). Consultant to teachers at North Ridge and Douglas elementary schools in their project, "Database Buddies Project," Raleigh, NC.
Test reviewer (1993). National Teachers' Exam (NTE) Computer Literacy. Educational Testing Service, Atlanta, GA.
Test reviewer (1993). National Teachers' Exam (NTE) Business Education. Educational Testing Service, Atlanta, GA.
Editorial Board Section Coordinator (1989-1991). Education and Authoring Systems. National Collegiate Software Clearinghouse, Duke University Press, Durham, NC.
Reviewer (1990). National Collegiate Software Clearinghouse, Duke University Press, Durham, NC.
Test reviewer (1988-1989). Computer Literacy/Data Processing Test for the (NTE) National Teachers Exam. Educational Testing Service, Atlanta, GA.
Judge (1988). International Computer Problem Solving Contest. Wake County Schools Division, Raleigh, NC.
Judge (1987). International Computer Problem Solving Contest. Wake County Schools Division, Raleigh, NC.
Software reviewer (1986). The Learning Company. Menlo Park, CA.
Reviewer (1985-1987). Social Science Microcomputer Review. Duke University Press, Durham, NC.
Instructional technology Consultant (1985). Durham City Schools Computer
Project. Durham City Schools, Durham, NC.
Instructional design Consultant (1985-1986). SOHIO grant for improving instruction in middle school science, NC State University, Raleigh, NC.
Editorial Board (1984-1987). Social Science Microcomputer Review. Duke University Press, Durham, NC.
Computer literacy Consultant (1983-1985). Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District's Task Force on Computer Literacy, Chapel Hill, NC.
Proposal reviewer (1981). Development in Science Education grant program (DISE). Division of Science Education Resources Improvement, National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
Instructor (1981). BASIC programming. Summer Teacher Workshops, NC School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC.
Evaluator Consultant (1979). National Science Foundation's Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education Program. Development Evaluation Associates, Inc., Washington, DC.
Proposal reviewer (1977). Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education grant program (CAUSE). Division of Science Education Resources Improvement, National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
Statistics and Research Methods:
Statistics and sampling Consultant (1994). Cheshire, Parker, and Manning; Attorneys at Law. Raleigh, NC.
Committee member Distinguished Paper Award Committee. (1991). North Carolina
Association for Research in Education, Raleigh, NC.
Chair Distinguished Paper Award Committee. (1990). North Carolina
Association for Research in Education, Chapel Hill, NC.
Board of Directors (1987-1989). North Carolina Association for Research
in Education, Chapel Hill, NC.
Reviewer (1988). Distinguished Paper Award Committee. North Carolina Association for Research in Education, Chapel Hill, NC.
Experimental design and statistical analysis. Consultant. (1988). Consultant. Glaxo Pharmaceutical Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Database design and statistical analysis Consultant. (1988). Durham Merchant's
Association Survey, Durham, NC.
Statistical analysis Consultant. (1988). Rhone-Poulenc Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC.
Statistical analysis Consultant. (1988-1989). North Carolina Department of Energy, Raleigh, NC.
Reviewer (1987). Distinguished Paper Award Committee. North Carolina Association for Research in Education, Chapel Hill, NC.
Reviewer (1976). Division D, Measurement and Research Methodology. American
Educational
Research Association, Washington, DC.
Reviewer (1976). Psychometric Lab Reports and Research Memoranda. L. L. Thurstone Psychometric Lab, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Research Applications:
Expert witness (1999). Analysis of the plaintiff's expert witnesses' research methodology and statistical techniques. Leandro v. State of North Carolina. Attorney General's Office, State of North Carolina Department of Justice.
Program evaluation Consultant. (1996-1997). Post-Boot Camp Probation Program Evaluation. North Carolina Department of Corrections, Raleigh, NC.
Program evaluation Consultant. (1996). NC Center for the Prevention of School Violence, Governor's Crime Commission, Raleigh, NC.
Survey research Consultant. (1994-1995). Design and statistical analysis of statewide survey of NC attorneys. North Carolina Bar Association, Raleigh, NC.
Survey research Consultant. (1988-1990). Statewide survey of NC Attorneys. North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. North Carolina Bar Association, Raleigh, NC.
Test development Consultant. (1988). TriStar Temporary Services, Durham, NC.
Editor, Computer Applications (1985-1987). PoliNet: An international customized computer network. General Videotex Corporation, Cambridge, MA.
Reviewer (1977). Population: Behavioral, Social and Environmental Issues. UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association for Computing in Education (AACE)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
HyperSIG: Special Interest Group of ISTE
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
AERA: Professors of Educational Research Special Interest Group
North Carolina Association for Research in Education (NCARE)
COURSES TAUGHT
North Carolina State University:
ECI 483 Introduction to media and instructional technology
ECI 621 Internship in instructional technology
ECI 642 Practicum in instructional technology
ECI 710 Research applications in curriculum and instruction
ECI 511/711 Computer applications and curriculum integration in K12 instruction
ECI 514/714 Multimedia design and applications in K12 instruction
ECI 515/715 Internet applications and web design in K12 settings
PA 573 Computer applications in management
STAT 500 Statistics for the behavioral sciences I
STAT 508 Statistics for the behavioral sciences II
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:
EDFO 140 Problems in educational psychology: Computer applications
EDFO 190 Microcomputer applications in education
EDFO 281 Advanced statistics and research design II
MEDTECH BASIC programming with statistical applications, Medical School
PSYC 130 Statistical principles in psychological research
PSYC 131 Design and analysis of experiments
San Diego State University:
MATH 105 Structural concepts of modern mathematics
SUPERVISED DOCTORAL RESEARCH (CHAIR)
Yung-Lai Michelle Hsiang. (1999). Dissertation title, Technology-Assisted-Reflection: A study of language arts and social studies pre-service teacher education programs. (Co-chair, Alan Reiman).
Theodore Branoff, Ph.D. (1998). Dissertation title, The effects of adding coordinate axes to a mental rotations task in measuring spatial visualization ability: An information-processing approach relating to teaching methods of undergraduate technical graphics education.
Glenn Shepherd, Ed.D. (1998). Dissertation title, A problem based learning model for critical thinking: The Probe Method.
Mary Pollock, Ed.D. (1997). Dissertation title, Facilitating cognitive
abilities and positive school attitudes among
elementary school students through Lego-Logo programming.
Nancy Atkins, Ed.D. (1997). Dissertation title, Using teacher stages
of concern and an assessment of middle school
teachers' use of technology in the classroom: A model for technology staff
development.
Doris Kennedy Tyler, Ed.D. (1994). Dissertation title, Locus of control
, self-esteem, motivation and problem solving in fifth grade students
using Logo and CAI.
Joy Forsythe Reed, Ed.D. (1993). Dissertation title, Educational preparation
for public health nursing practice of RN students returning to school
for a baccalaureate degree.
Jane D. Steelman, Ed.D. (1990). Dissertation title, Facilitating cognitive development and improving writing achievement of middle level students through a role-taking experience using computers.
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