JUDITH H. OWENS. M.Ed. Learning, Design & Technology, University of Houston, Houston, TX. May 2004

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1 JUDITH H. OWENS (w) EDUCATION Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston, Houston, TX. Program Area: Social Education/Social Studies Education. May 2012 M.Ed. Learning, Design & Technology, University of Houston, Houston, TX. May 2004 PUBLICATIONS Owens, J A simple and prudent proposal for ending the black student achievement gap in public schools. Journal of Educational Controversy. Volume 2, Number 1, Winter 2007 Owens, J. & Hayes Elementary School Computer Club The whines, worries and wisdom of a school computer club Self-published PRESENTATIONS Owens, J. December Improving Instruction The Value of Student Perspective and Feedback. A presentation to the JHJ School of Business faculty, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX Owens, J. April Critical issues in online course design TxDLA Conference. Dallas, TX Owens, J. January Critical issues in online course design. A presentation for Faculty Development Night at Lone Star College, Cypress, TX. Owens, J. May SoftChalk lesson builder. A professional development session for Lone Star College faculty, Cypress, TX. Owens, J. November Critical issues in online course design. Online Best Practices Conference at Lone Star College, Cypress, TX. Owens, J., McCormack, S. June History it s in the bag. Gulf Coast American History Academy, Houston, TX. Owens, J. April A conversation with Sonia Nieto. Teleconference with Dr. Sonia Nieto and facilitated classroom discussion on multiculturalism for University of Houston graduate students. Houston, TX. Owens, J. October Why black public school students should stop attending school. Workshop session presented at American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Cleveland, OH. Curriculum Vita Judith H. Owens 1

2 Owens, J. April From urban to holistic education A field-based attempt at understanding. Paper presentation session at American Education Research Association (AERA). New York. EDITORIAL REVIEWS Ben-Peretz, M. & Landler-Padro, G The joys and rewards of teaching. Proposed article submission to the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Craig, C Story constellations. Proposed article submission to Teaching and Teacher Education (TTE). RESEARCH Evaluation of Student Outcomes Report for BADM 101 Introduction to Business, Government and Society; Spring 2013 Fall 2014 Course evaluation across the dimensions of attendance and grades, and the analysis of gender differences in performance related to these two dynamics, that was conducted over four semesters. Data from the report, and student analyses of outcomes and suggestions of change for course improvement, were used to redesign the course resulting in significant improvements in student success. WWBSS What would black students say? Dissertation. This qualitative study examines the educational experiences of middle class black students attending majority white suburban high schools and focuses on the aspects of these experiences participants believe are influenced by race Texas Supplemental Science Curriculum Comparison Report for Grade 5 Conducted a review and comparison of the Grade 5 supplemental science curriculum programs adopted in 2011 by the state of Texas Blackboard Next Generation Product Focus Group 8-month project that provided feedback from instructors and designers on changes and innovations to Blackboard Learn s features and functionality Teaching American History Grant Program Collect, evaluate and report data on program effectiveness and satisfaction to the U.S. Department of Education HP Educational Tools in the Classroom Researched and evaluated the educational value of Hewlett-Packard technology products. Created a website demonstrating the use of digital cameras, hand-held digital assistants and computer notebooks. The site offered lesson plans, sample projects for students, product resources and best practices for these tools Laptop Feasibility Study Researched the feasibility of instituting a ubiquitous laptop program at the University of Houston s College of Education. Prepared a position paper outlining costs and recommendations to the college s Technology Board. Created an online resource guide for the board Curriculum Vita Judith H. Owens 2

3 Children s Software Press Researched, wrote and edited articles on educational technology for the company s booklet series and the Power to Learn website, a service of Cablevision. Evaluated educational software CURRICULUM DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT Texas Southern University BADM 101 Introduction to Business, Government and Society. A face-to-face course focused on the behavior and cognitive development necessary for academic, professional and social growth and success. Redesigned to incorporate digital lessons, connections and application to real-world events and practices, reflective activities, and community service projects. University of Houston CUIN 7304 Professional Seminar II Multicultural & Social Education. An online course for graduate pre-service education students that explores the intersection of issues in education and social justice. Lone Star College System Online Design credit and continuing education courses for delivery online, as hybrid or face-to-face. Provide guidance on pedagogy and technology integration to faculty. Conduct professional development sessions. Provide group and one-on-one instruction on technology applications and tools. Online Teacher Certification Course Lead designer for online teaching certification course required of all faculty teaching online in the Lone Star College System. Rice University s STEMScopes Program Create and edit lesson items and instructional resources for this web-based supplemental teaching program. Project Row House Part of the concept team that framed a proposed project to collect and chronicle first-person accounts of local history and community using digital storytelling CUIN 8397 Alternative Perspectives in History Prepared the initial instructional design for this graduate-level, web-based course Ethnographic Research in Education (SAER 8320) Assisted the professor of record with development of course materials, instruction sequence and taught the class Gulf Coast Teaching American History Academy Designed and delivered curriculum, instructional materials and technology tools for this professional development program focused on raising student achievement and improving teachers' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of U.S. history Linked 04 (HIST 1377) Designed the technology component for this pilot, blended English/history writing course for college freshman. Delivered classroom technology instruction, identified technology competencies and evaluated student products Curriculum Vita Judith H. Owens 3

4 50 th Anniversary Brown v. Board of Education Authored this non-linear, self-directed software program for Grade 5 American history students Untold Stories: How the City of Houston Became Integrated in the 1960s Redesign of this educational website. Conducted a website analysis and incorporated suggestions offered by the target audience into new site design Us History A web-based learning module guiding teachers through the process of integrating Black history into existing Grade 5 American history curriculum. The module includes instructional strategies, classroom lessons, student activities, and technology resources HONORS and AWARDS Doctoral Fellowship - University of Houston GRANT PROPOSALS Teaching American History Grant Program A U.S. Department of Education grant designed to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for traditional U.S. history. 1MM Funded The Middle Colleges Department of Education grant to City Colleges of Chicago to establish two alternative high schools on Olive-Harvey and Truman campuses PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEC-VARIETY, Instructional Ideas and Technology Tools for Online Success Tips and Tricks, Engaging Online Learners Wikis, blogs, forums and journals which one to use? 2012 Design Not Redesign, Accessibility for students with disabilities CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE Texas Higher Education Journal s 2nd Annual African American Male Student Achievement & Success Symposium (panelist) Houston, TX TxDLA Conference Annual Meeting. Houston, TX TxDLA Conference Annual Meeting. Houston, TX American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. New York, N.Y Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL Annual Meeting. San Francisco American Association for Teaching and Curriculum Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH 2007 Curriculum Vita Judith H. Owens 4

5 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Educational Research Association National Council for the Social Studies American Association of Teaching and Curriculum SERVICE ACTIVITIES Proposal Reviewer American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC) University of Houston Student Grievance Hearing Committee Global Classrooms: Houston Model UN Conference - Site organizer and conference assistant Salvation Army Harbor Light Center present Katy Independent School District, High School Concept Committee Katy Independent School District, School Improvement Council. 2006, 2007 Katy Independent School District, Campus Improvement Team. 2005, 2006 Cyberhawks Computer Club Organizer/facilitator of school district s first after-school computer club, Hayes Elementary School TEACHING EXPERIENCE BADM Introduction to Business, Society & Government, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, present CUIN Professional Seminar/Social Justice & Multicultural Education, University of Houston, Houston, TX, present SAER Ethnographic Research in Education, University of Houston, Houston, TX, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2007 HIST Linked 04 Writing History, University of Houston, Houston, TX, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2004 Biology Teacher, Northbrook High School, Houston, TX, EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Visiting Professor - Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, present Curriculum Vita Judith H. Owens 5

6 Adjunct Professor - University of Houston, Houston, TX, present Sr. Online Instructional Designer - Lone Star College System, Houston, TX External Curriculum Writer Rice University, Houston, TX 2010 present Grant Assistant, Teaching American History Project Region 4 ESC & Univ. of Houston, Houston, TX REFERENCES Dr. Ronald Johnson, Texas Southern University 713/ Dr. Bruce Berger, Texas Southern University 713/ Dr. Cameron White, University of Houston, 713/ , cswhite@uh.edu Dr. Cheryl Craig, University of Houston, 713/ , ccraig@uh.edu Andrew Ginakis, STEMScopes, Rice University 713/ Curriculum Vita Judith H. Owens 6