International
Journal of
Educational
Technology

December, 1999 - Authors

Dimensions of Network-based Learning
[Feature Article]

James Levin, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Jim Levin is a Professor of Educational Psychology, and a Faculty Affiliate at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on finding ways to improve problem solving through collaborative interaction through networks and to help people learn to be better problem solvers by providing powerful distributed learning environments. He has developed several innovative models of learning, including the concept of teleapprenticeships. He has recently been studying "teaching teleapprenticeships", instructional frameworks that allow education students to learn within the context of remote K-12 classrooms. He has been exploring ways to use advanced technologies to improve education, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Email j-levin@uiuc.edu
URL http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/j-levin

Alliance prototype distributed learning environment: Emerging technologies for science, education, and business

Alaina G. Kanfer, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Alaina Kanfer is Senior Research Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) where she manage the Technology Research Group. She also teaches in the MBA program of of the College of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her current research interests are on the impact of computer mediated communication on the distribution of knowlege and the role of technology in automating distributing knowledge processes. She has been experimenting with distributed learning environments since early 1998.
E-mail akanfer@uiuc.edu
URL http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/edu/trg

Umesh Thakkar, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Umesh Thakkar is an education researcher at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in computer and information science and Ph.D. degree in instructional design and technology from the Ohio State University.
E-mail uthakkar@ncsa.uiuc.edu
URL http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu

Jonathan A. Moore, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Jonathan Moore was a Graduate Research Assistant in the Technology Research Group of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and a Ph.D. student in the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He participated in research on video online and served as Teaching Assistant in distributed learning environments.

Josh Michaels, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Josh Michaels is an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign majoring in Computer Science with a minor in InformationScience. He was a technical research assistant in the Technology ResearchGroup at NCSA since he was a sophomore in high school. Most recently hedesigned the renovation of a pc lab to prototype an environment for Webcasting, videoconferencing and other advanced distributed learningtechnologies.
E-mail michals1@uiuc.edu

An analysis of instructional technology use and constructivist behaviors in K-12 teachers

Glenda Rakes, Ed.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Dr. Glenda Rakes, formerly a senior instructional design specialist with the Federal Express Corporation, is currently an associate professor at The University of Louisiana at Monroe teaching graduate and undergraduate instructional design and technology courses. She also serves as the university Coordinator of Instructional Design and Technology.
E-mail edgrakes@ulm.edu
URL http://www.ulm.edu/education/grakes.html

Beverly Flowers, Ed.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Dr. Beverly Flowers is an assistant professor in the department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development at The University of Louisiana at Monroe where she teaches courses in library science and instructional technology. She was formerly the Curriculum Coordinator for the ULM Computing Center where she coordinated media and technology services for faculty, staff, and students.
Email edflowers@ulm.edu
URL http://www.ulm.edu/education/currinst/flowers.html

Holly Casey, Ed.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Holly Casey, Ed.S., is the former Instructional Technology Coordinator for Monroe City Schools. She is currently an instructor in the department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at The University of Louisiana at Monore and teaches courses in technology for preservice and inservice teachers and administrators.
Email edcasey@ulm.edu
URL http://www.ulm.edu/~casey/vita.html

Ronnie Santana, M.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Ronnie Santana, M.S., is the Interim Director for The Center for Educational Research and Services in the College of Education and Human Development at The University of Louisiana at Monroe. He also teaches courses in the Department of Psychology.
Email pssantana@ulm.edu
URL http://www.ulm.edu/~santana/VITA981.htm

Experiences of students, teachers, and administrators in a distance education course

Margaret Downs, Ph.D., Independent Consultant

Dr. Downs currently resides in Austin, Texas, where she is a consultant in the IT industry. She manages, designs and develops curriculum and training materials for Corporate Managers, Trainers and employees.
E-mail mdowns@flash.net

Leslie Moller, Ph.D., Penn State University

Leslie Moller, Ph.D. lives near Valley Forge Pa. He is an assistant professor of Instructional Systems at Penn State University.
E-mail lxm31@psu.edu

Literacy development in network-based classrooms: Innovation and realizations

Bertram "Chip" Bruce, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Chip Bruce is a Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, Bioengineering, and Writing Studies, and a Senior Research Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on information and communication technologies, including the development and implementation of technologies to support inquiry-based learning, situated studies of educational practices, and critical analysis of information age changes in social relations.
Email chip@uiuc.edu
URL http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/chip

Joy Kreeft Peyton, Ph.D., Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC

Joy Peyton is a Vice President of the Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington, DC, and Director of two information clearinghouses - the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics (ERIC/CLL) and the National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE). Her interests focus on written interaction to promote literacy development. She was a co-developer of the ENFI Project at Gallaudet University, to provide a way for deaf students to interact in English.
E-mail joy@cal.org
URL http://www.cal.org

A study of variables that predict dropout from distance education

Angie Parker, Gonzaga University

Dr. Angie Parker is currently Program Director of Educational Technology at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
E-mail aparker@soe.gonzaga.edu

Teachers' beliefs about using educational technology in the science classroom

Charlene M. Czerniak, University of Toledo

Charlene M. Czerniak is a professor of science education at The University of Toledo. A former elementary teacher, she has authored and co-authored over 35 articles focusing on science education, educational reform, and teachers' beliefs. Professor Czerniak has been the author and director of numerous grant funded projects that targeted professional development of science teachers. She has made frequent presentations at national and regional conferences that focus on her research interests on teachers' beliefs about teaching science. Professor Czerniak is currently serving as the Interim Dean of the College of Education at the University of Toledo.
E-mail Charlene.Czerniak@utoledo.edu

Andrew T. Lumpe, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Andrew T. Lumpe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Dr. Lumpe is a former public school teacher and currently serves as President of a local school board. His research interests include teacher professional development, program evaluation, and the use of technology to enhance science teaching and learning.
E-mail alumpe@siu.edu
URL http://www.coe.siu.edu/blt/lumpe.html

Jodi J. Haney, Bowling Green State University

Jodi J. Haney is an Assistant Professor in science and technology education at Bowling Green State University. In light of her eight years as a secondary science teacher, professor Haney's research focuses on teachers' beliefs and practices and offers insight regarding the planning and implementation of effective professional development experiences. Dr. Haney has written numerous articles and has received several grants regarding these issues. Her work has also been disseminated through various state, regional, and national conference presentations.
E-mail jhaney@bgnet.bgsu.edu
URL http://ernie.bgsu.edu/~jhaney

Judy Beck, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Dr. Judy Beck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her teaching responsibilities include science methods, general methods, environmental education methods, and leadership in science education classes. Her research interests include teacher beliefs regarding reform issues and action research as it relates to content area classrooms.
E-mail beck.judy@uwlax.edu
URL http://www.uwlax.edu/LS/CI/beck/homepage.html

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