Chadia N. Abras Curriculum Vitae Johns Hopkins University School of Education Center for Technology in Education 410-516-9704 cabras@jhu.edu 1907 Indian Head Road Baltimore, MD 21204 Home: 410-616-9680 Cell: 410-802-4362 Chadia.abras@gmail.com EDUCATION Ph.D. 2003 University of Maryland Baltimore County, Language Literacy and Culture Doctoral Program: Specialty in Educational Technology. Dissertation: Determining success in online academic and health communities: Developing usability and sociability Heuristics Adviser: Dr. Jennifer Preece, Dean of the ischool, University of Maryland. M.A. 1989 University of Maryland College Park, French Literature B.A. 1986 University of Maryland Baltimore County, BA, Modern Languages & Linguistics EMPLOYMENT Academic 2015-Present Associate Dean, Online Teaching & Learning and IT / Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Education, MD 2011-2015 Program Director for Distance Education / Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Education, Center for Technology in Education, MD 2005-2011 Director, Educational Technology & Distance Learning, Goucher College, MD 2003-2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Goucher College, MD 2002-2003 Assistant Director, Center for Language Initiatives at UMBC, MD 1992-2003 Instructor, Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, UMBC, MD 1990-1994 Instructor, Department of Foreign Languages, Loyola College, MD Non-Academic 1994-2000 Vice-President, The American Institute of Medical Practice (AIMP)
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 2 AWARDS AND GRANTS Cohen, P., (PI) Eisner, J., (Co-PI) & Abras, C. (Co-PI) (2014-2015). Innovative technology for personalized foreign language education. $150,000. Baltimore, MD: Science of Learning Grant, Johns Hopkins University Science of Learning Institute. Sunshine, P. & Abras, C. (2009). Designing an online program in special education, $145,000. Baltimore, MD: Maryland State Department of Education. Abras, C. (2004). Guidelines for successful temporary online communities: The case of e- learning communities, $5,000. Baltimore, MD: Goucher College Faculty Summer Grant. Abras, C. (2002) National Science Webshop Fellow Award. University of Maryland College Park, sponsored by NSF. Abras. C. (2002). Scholarship for Best Research Project. University of Maryland Baltimore County Graduate Programs. Abras. C. (1988). Best Teaching Assistant Award. University of Maryland College Park Graduate Programs in Modern Languages and Literature. PHI SIGMA IOTA, Modern Languages Honor Society since 1987. PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles and Conference Proceedings (Peer Reviewed) Abras, C., & Harnett, C. (2013, February). Creating reusable learning objects for Just-In-Time Training. Proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Stress, Trauma, and Training: Navigating the Next Era of Crisis & Disaster Response. Ellicot City, MD: ICISF, Inc. Abras, C. (Spring, 2012). Information technology in the medical school curriculum. Maryland Medicine, the Quarterly Journal of MedChi 13(1), 11-13. Abras, C. (2007). Course creation and faculty training for online delivery. In T. Bastiaens & S. Carliner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (pp. 595-596). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Abras, C., Ozok, A. & Preece, J. (2005, November). Research methods for validating and deriving guidelines for e-learning online communities. Journal of Interactive Technology and Smart Education, ITSE 2(4), 207-219. doi: 10.1108/17415650580000045
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 3 Abras, C., Ozok, A. & Preece, J. (2005). Discovering the sociability needs of two types of discussion board communities. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Managing Modern Organizations with Information Technology (pp. 595-598). San Diego, CA: Information Resources Management Association. doi: 10.4018/978-1-59140-822-2.ch145 Abras, C. (2005). Exploring guidelines for building e-learning communities: A case study. In C. Stephanidis, (Ed.), Internationalization, Online Communities and Social Computing: Design and Evaluation of the Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (vol. 10). Mahwah, NJ: Laurence Erlbaum Associates. [CD-ROM] Preece, J., Abras, C., & Maloney-Krichmar, D. (2004). Designing and evaluating online communities: Research speaks to emerging practice. International Journal of Web-based Communities 1(1), pp. 2-18. Abras, C., Maloney-Krichmar, D., & Preece, J. (2003). Evaluating an online academic community: Purpose is the key. In J. Jacko & C. Stephanidis (Eds.), Human-Computer Interaction: Theory and Practice, Part II, (vol. 2, pp. 829-833). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Preece, J., & Abras, C. (2003). The Challenges of teaching HCI online: It s mostly about creating community. In J. Jacko & C. Stephanidis (Eds.), Human-computer interaction: Theory and practice, Part I, (vol. 1, pp. 391-395). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. Maloney-Krichmar, D., Abras, C., & Preece, J. (2002). Revitalizing an online community. In J. Herkert (Ed.), Social Implications of Information and Communication Technology: Proceedings of the 2002 International Symposium on Technology and Society (pp. 13-19). Raleigh, NC: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ISTAS.2002.1013790 Books & Book Chapters Thomas, P., & Abras. C. (2015). Step 4: Educational strategies - Accomplishing educational objectives. Manuscript in preparation. In D. E. Kern, P. A. Thomas, & M. T. Hughes (Eds.), Curriculum development for medical education: A six-step approach (3 rd ed., pp. to be determined). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press. Abras, C., & Sunshine, P. (2008). Implementing distance learning: Theories, tools, continuing teacher education, and the changing distance-learning environment. In S. Goertler & P. Winke (Eds.), Opening doors through distance language education: Principles, perspectives, and practices (vol. 7, pp. 175-201). San Marcos, TX: CALICO. Abras, C. (2006). Online communities. In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of human factors and ergonomics (3 rd ed., pp. 1246-1261). London, UK: Weiley & Sons. Abras, C., Maloney-Krichmar, D., & Preece, J. (2004). User-centered design. In B., W., Sims (Ed.), Berkshire encyclopedia of human-computer interaction (vol. 2, pp. 763-768). Great Barrington, MA: Berkshire Publishing Group.
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 4 Preece, J., Maloney-Krichmar, D., & Abras, C. (2003). History of online communities. In K., Christensen & D., Levinson (Eds.), Encyclopedia of community: From village to virtual world (pp. 1023-1027). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. PRESENTATIONS Conference Presentations Abras, C., Eith, C., & Harnett, C. (2015, April). Factors affecting class size, faculty workload, and perceptions of success in online courses. Paper presented at the Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2015), Dublin, Ireland. Harnett, C., Abras, C., & Eith, C. (2015, April). Fostering development of dispositions through distance learning: Models for course and curricular design. Paper presented at the Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2015), Dublin, Ireland. Abras, C. N., Eith, C., & Pape, S. J. (2014, April). Innovative pedagogy in online doctoral education: Exploring the impact of situating experiential learning within a professional context. Paper presented at the 4 th International Conference on Professional Doctorates, Cardiff, UK. Pape, S. J., Eith, C., Abras, C., & DeSimone, J. (2014, April). JHU SOE EdD: Innovation in doctoral education focused on contexts of professional practice. Paper presented at the 4 th International Conference on Professional Doctorates, Cardiff, UK. Abras, C., & Harnett, C. (2013, February). Creating reusable learning objects for Just-In-Time Training. Paper presented at the 12th World Congress on Stress, Trauma, and Training: Navigating the Next Era of Crisis & Disaster Response. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2007, October). Course creation and faculty training for online delivery. Paper presented at the E-Learn 2007, Québec City, Canada. Abras, C., & Sunshine, P. (2007, October). Creating community through technology in the classroom. Paper presented at the 2007 CEASOM Invitational Leadership Conference: The Best of the Best Practices. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2006, May). Collaborative work online: The importance of group dynamics. Paper presented at the Academic Technology Conference, Goucher College. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2006, March). Synchronous & asynchronous technologies in online graduate courses. Paper presented at NEMLA. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2005, July). Exploring guidelines for building e-learning communities: A case study. Paper presented at the 2005 HCI International conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 5 Abras, C. (2005, May). Supporting a new culture of learning. Paper presented at the Academic Technology Conference, Goucher College. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C., Ozok, A., & Preece, J. (2005, May). Discovering the sociability needs of two types of online communities. Paper presented at the 2005 Information Resources Management Association, IRMA, International Conference, San Diego, CA. Abras, C. (2004, June). A la recherche d'un rêve : Beyrouth à travers les films. Paper presented at the 18th Congrès International sur la Francophonie, CIEF. Liège, Belgium. Abras, C. (2004, May). The communicative approach in the foreign language classroom. Paper presented at the Conference on Communicative Approaches, Goucher College. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C., Maloney-Krichmar, D., & Preece, J. (2003, June). Evaluating an online academic community: Purpose is the key. Paper presented at the HCI International. Crete, Greece. Maloney-Krichmar, D., Abras, C. & Preece, J. (2002, June). Revitalizing an online community. Paper presented at the Social Implications of Information and Communication Technology: 2002 International Symposium on Technology and Society. Raleigh, NC. Abras, C. & Preece, J. (2002, September). Developing heuristics and metrics to evaluate online Communities. Paper presented at the HFES: Human Factors Engineering Society Conference, Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2002, April). What makes a skillful online teacher?. Paper presented at the Graduate Research Conference, UMBC. Baltimore, MD. Invited Presentations and Interviews Abras, C., Bollinger, B., Dorman, T., & Jeffries, P. (2014, April). Distance learning: Today JHUSOM, tomorrow the universe. Panel Discussion at the Third Institute for Excellence in Education (IEE) Education Conference and Celebration, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (Since 2011- Present, January). Use of information technology to support medical education. Presentation at the Longitudinal Program in Curriculum development, Johns Hopkins University Bayview Medical Center. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2008, October). Five (or six) questions for Chadia Abras: Interview with Lisa Neal Gualtieri, Editor-in-Chief. elearn Magazine: New York, NY: ACM Publisher. Retrieved from http://elearnmag.acm.org/featured.cfm?aid=2139001 Abras. C. (2008, April). Web 2.0 and social networking: Applying technology in education. Paper presented at the CTLT Technology Conference, Goucher College. Baltimore, MD.
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 6 Abras, C. (2005, January). Heuristics for success in e-learning online communities. Key Note presented at the International Workshop on e-learning Online Communities-eLOC 2005, Workshop at the 3 rd ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and applications. Cairo, Egypt. Abras, C. (2004, March). Heuristics drawn from two different research approaches. Paper presented in a Graduate Course: Online Community Building, UMBC. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2004, March). Online education: What users need. Paper presented in a Graduate Course: Cyberspace and its Impact on Society, UMBC. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2003, October). Heuristics for success in online communities. Paper presented at the Technology Conference, Goucher College. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2003, May). French influence in the Levant. Paper presented at the Espaces Series lectures, UMBC. Baltimore, MD. Abras, C. (2002, February). Online education: What research shows. Paper presented in a Graduate Course: Cyberspace and its Impact on Society, UMBC. Baltimore, MD. SAMPLE COURSES DEVELOPED AND TAUGHT Graduate Instructional Theory for Online Learning (Online EdD) Technology & Creative Learning (Online EdD) Instructional Strategies I & II (MEHP) Leader as Teacher: Influencing Communities and Individuals Action Research Design Adviser Special Project Seminar: Practicum in Teacher Leadership in Technology Leading Technology Based Learning for Improved Student Learning Teacher Leadership in Technology-Based Learning Undergraduate Local/Global Connections Topics in Computer Science: Interaction Design Cyberspace & Society Special Topics in French Literature: Contemporary Francophone Literature French Culture and Influences in the Levant Bouillon de Culture French Conversation & Composition French Grammar (Wrote the Book & Accompanying Exercise Manual) French Language courses (All three levels)
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 7 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2011-Present Member of the Middle States evaluation team, Expertise in Distance Education 2007-Present On the Advisory Board of Cogito. Cogito is a collaborative effort by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth and eight partners 2011-2013 On the Editorial Board of Future Learning, a peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide the current best thinking, research, and innovation for the effective utilization of technology for educators in higher education, professional education, workplace learning, continuing education, and life-long learning 2010 On the board of the International Conference in Online Communities in Association with the 14th HCI International Conference in, Orlando, Florida, USA: 9-14 July 2011 2010 Chair of the Teaching & Learning strand for the WCET conference 2009 Vice Chair of the Teaching and Learning strand for the WCET conference 2009 On the board of the Third International Conference in Online Communities in Association with the 13th HCI International Conference in San Diego, CA, USA, 19-24 July 2009 2008 On the committee of The Educational Technology Strand at the WCET's 20th Annual Conference, November 5-8, 2008, Phoenix, AZ 2007 On the board of the Second International Conference in Online Communities in Association with the HCI International Conference in July 2007, in Beijing, China 2006-2011 On the board of MICCA (MICCA is dedicated to providing leadership for advancing meaningful uses of technology in the educational communities of Maryland) in the higher education strand, representing Goucher College 2005 Organized a special session for the HCI International Conference in July 2005. The session is entitled: Teaching Online Communities 2004 Conducted a workshop at Goucher College October 12, entitled Where Are Your Educational Edges?" in which Learning, information transfer, and the new transformative education were examined 2003-2008 Consultant on a large NSF funded project: The International Online Digital Library
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 8 2003 Conducted a workshop with Jenny Preece in the HCI International Conference in Crete, June 21-27. The full day workshop instructed the participants on how to build successful online communities 2001-2002 Co-editor and co-founder of the LLCreview. A journal for interdisciplinary studies, designed for graduate students at UMBC SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL 2014-2015 Advisory Committee for Web Accessibility at JHU 2014-2015 Advisory Committee for technology integration for faculty development at JHU 2014-1015 Faculty Development Committee at JHU SoE 2013-Present Member of the Faculty Governance Committee at JHU SoE 2012-Present Member of the JHU SoE Doctoral Committee 2012-2014 Member of the JHU SoE Faculty Affairs Committee 2012-Present MEHP Curriculum Committee at JHU SoE 2013-Present EdD Curriculum Committee at JHU SoE 2011-Present Member of ITAC (Instructional Technology Advisory Council) committee at JHU 2014-Present Member of the Faculty Group for Digital Initiatives through the office of the Vice Provost for Digital Initiatives at JHU 2014-Present Member of the Teaching & Learning Group for Digital Initiatives through the office of the Vice Provost for Digital Initiatives at JHU 2014-Present Member of the Online Initiatives Group through the office of the Vice Provost for Digital Initiatives at JHU 2014-2015 Member of the MOOC Advisory Committee through the office of the Vice Provost for Digital Initiatives at JHU
Chadia Abras Curriculum Vitae 9 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AACE, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education WCET, Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications Sloan-C now OCL ACM, The Association for Computing Machinery SigCHI, Computer Human Interaction, a subdivision of ACM IRMA, Information Resources Management Association ACTFL, American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages CIÈF, Conseil International d'études Francophones ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education LANGUAGES Native fluency in Arabic, French, and English REFERENCES Available upon request