Todd C. Reimer, Ph.D.

Todd C. Reimer, Ph.D. curriculum vita Education Ph.D. (2002). Learning Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Degree combined educational psychology, instructional design and technology development. Research focused on authentic learning, online discussions, and motivation, as well as policy implementation. B.S. (1993). School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Majored in history and secondary education. Certified in social studies for secondary and middle schools, with a specialization in American history; certified in English for middle schools. Professional Experience Assoc. Professor, Secondary Education (2007 to present). Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO Learning In Context. Graduate course. Foundations of Education Psychology and Philosophy. Undergraduate course. Teaching and Learning in Secondary Classrooms. Undergraduate course. Student Teaching Supervision. Undergraduate course. Asst. Professor, Instructional Technology (2003 to 2007). University of Texas at Austin, TX. Motivational Theories of Learning and Development. Graduate course. Constructivism and Experiential Learning. Graduate course. Research Design and Analysis. Graduate course. Instructional Systems Design. Graduate course. Teaching Assistant (1999 to 2001). Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Introduction to Cognitive Science. Graduate course. Fostering Communities of Learners. Graduate course. Design of Learning Environments. Graduate course. Qualitative Methods: Observing Human Behavior. Undergraduate course. High School Teacher (1993 to 1997). Community High School, West Chicago, IL. Taught American and world history to academically and culturally diverse students. Relied on thematically organized units, project-based learning, and role-playing simulations. Designed interdisciplinary course connecting world history with world literature. 1

Research & Design Projects Teacher Education Professional Learning Network (2012 to present). MSUD, Denver, CO. Social media project to develop social media resources to provide novice teachers with the mutual support needed to develop professionally during their first three years. Research focuses on evaluating benefits associated with ongoing pedagogical and social support, as well as obstacles to participation. 21 st Century Skills for Second Language Learners (2011 to present). Dakota Ridge H.S., CO. Curriculum design project developed to support and promote 21 st century skills in world language classrooms. Research focused on the efficacy of electronic pen-pals and student blogs to foster community, collaboration, and a connection to other cultures. valideval (2011 to present). Rocky Mountain Region, CO. Software development project to design an evaluation tool to assess real-time performances. Tool developed for the CleanTech Open, the world s largest business competition for entrepreneurs. Software utilizes rubric-based evaluation to provide participants with meaningful feedback. simschool Modules Project (2011 to 2012). Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO. Software development project to create teaching scenarios that simulate real-world classrooms. National partnership funded to develop a case library to enhance the preparation of novice teachers. Research focused on identifying design elements associated with improved engagement and efficacy. Quality Urban Classrooms (2009 to 2010). Denver Public Schools, CO. Research study to create a classroom observational protocol measuring effective teaching strategies in urban schools. Study designed to develop a culturally responsive tool to help novice teachers increase their awareness of instructional strategies found to improve student achievement. Center for Urban Education (2008 to present). Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO. Program development project to create a strategic plan for an interdisciplinary university center focused on addressing the academic needs of students within one urban neighborhood from preschool to college. Programs include after-school mentoring, computer clubs, and reading centers. Preparation Partnership Team (2008 to present). Denver Public Schools, CO. Research study to assess the effectiveness of teacher preparation channels serving an urban school district. Study used student achievement scores to document quantitative differences in alternative and university-based teacher preparation programs. Rigorous Learning for Inclusive Classrooms (2008 to 2010). Metro State Univ. of Denver, CO. Research study to evaluate the level of academic rigor within urban, heterogeneous high school classrooms. Research documented ways differentiated instruction influenced students level of cognitive engagement in de-tracked, accelerated geography courses. Urban Teacher Partnership (2007 to present). Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO. Program development project to create a strategic plan to connect an urban college and public school system to jointly prepare high quality teachers to work in urban schools. On-site courses and field experiences were created to embed pre-service teachers within real-world, clinical environments. LIFE: Laptop Initiative for Future Educators (2005 to 2007). University of Texas, Austin, TX. Research study to evaluate a university policy requiring every teacher candidate to purchase a laptop in order to promote technological proficiency. Analysis focused on documenting changes in pre-service teachers beliefs, classroom practices, and uses of technology. 2

COMET: Community for Outstanding Mentoring, Education, and Teaching (2003 to 2007). U.T. Software development project to create an online community to help public school teachers meet higher standards and prepare for state-mandated tests. Community designed to provide geographically isolated teachers with access to the growing digital resources of a large research university. Operation Splash. (2003-2005). University of Texas, Austin, TX. Software development project to create prototype of online game to teach middle school students standards-based chemistry. Managed production of video-game narrative, instructional content, and supporting curricular materials. The Legislative Semester. (1998 to 2003). Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Curriculum design project to place hundreds of high school students in the role of legislator for a twelve week simulation. Study investigated how socio-cultural factors influenced students developing civic identity and motivation to participate in civic life after graduating high school. Research Grants Title III Grant: Secondary Social Studies Program Alignment (2013). $1,400. Program accreditation. Grant Support Start-Up Funds (2013). $2,500. Develop professional learning network for teachers. Gates Educause Grant (2011). $5,000. Develop SimSchool modules simulating teaching scenarios. Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant (2009). $7,500. Social networking tools for novice teachers. Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant (2008). $7,500. Rigorous learning for heterogeneous classrooms. Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant (2007). $5,000. Recruiting and retaining future urban educators. Summer Research Grant (2004). $1,900. Transform qualitative and quantitative data for analysis. UTopia Technology Grant (2004). $23,000. COMET: Design online community to share resources. FastTEX Grant (2004). $2,900. Transform digital video into qualitative data for publication. Technology Vision Grant (2004). $2,751. Training in digital video production and analysis. UTopia Grant (2003). $18,900. SPLASH: Design online educational game to teach chemistry. UTopia Technology Grant (2003). $4,800. COMET: Develop online community for teachers. Technology Vision Grant (2003). $1,550. Identify exemplary digital resources for public schools. NSF Training Grant (1999-2002). Tuition plus stipend to conduct dissertation study and analysis. NSF Doctoral Consortium (2002). $750. Awarded training and mentorship by NSF research fellows. Professional Awards MSUD Teaching Excellence Award (2013). $1,500. Annual competition for tenure-track faculty. Teaching Award (2005). Exemplary accommodations, Services for Students with Disabilities. Outstanding Poster Award (2004). Awarded by Ed-Media, Multimedia Conference, Switzerland. Teaching Award (1998). Awarded most inspirational high school teacher, Illinois Wesleyan College Commencement Speaker (1997). Elected by students to address senior class, West Chicago H.S 3

Publications & Conferences Reimer, T. C. (2013). Engaging the disengaged within blended learning environments. Presentation at MSUD Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO. Martinez, J., Reimer, T. C. (2013). Blending online and hands-on learning. Presentation at Great Teachers for Our City Schools 2013 National Summit, Center for Urban Education, Denver, CO. Reimer, T. C., Reimer, F. (2012). Collaboration, community, culture, and connection in the high school Spanish classroom: Promoting and developing 21st century skills. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Ed.) Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012, (pp. 2211-2218). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Reimer, T. (October 2012). Web curation: Creating online magazines to foster community. Presentation at MSUD Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO. Reimer, T. C., Reimer, F. (2012). Developing 21st century skills: Electronic pen pals and Blogging in the Spanish classroom. In P. Resta (Ed.) Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012, (pp. 3746-3753). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Reimer, T., & Reimer, F. (2012, March). Using Web 2.0 Tools to develop 21st century skills in Modern Language. Presentation at the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Austin, TX. Reimer, T., Hollrah, K., Rentschler, A. (2011, September). Beyond no: Making thinking visible. Presented at Cumulus 2011 Annual International Conference, International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design, and Media, Denver, CO. (September 2011). Reimer, T. & Reimer, F. (2010). Research Informing Practice: Blogging in the Spanish Classroom. In D. Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 4084-4090). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Whitcomb, J., Seidel, K., Piddick, T., Gutierrez, C., Barker, H., Harding-Dekam, J., & Reimer, T. (2010, May). Quality Urban Classrooms (QUC): The Quality Urban Classroom observation data instrument to support novice teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. Welner, K., Reimer, T., Yettick, R. (2010, May), Detracking East High School in Denver. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. Gilmore, D. & Reimer, T. (2009, October). Teaching with Alice, a 3-D programming environment. Presentation at Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Denver, CO. Chen, C. & Reimer, T. (2009). Teacher beliefs, contextual factors, and Taiwanese high school teachers integration of technology into the classroom. The International Journal of Digital Learning Technologies, 1(3), 224-244. Reimer, T., Pidick, T., Seidel, K., Gutierrez, C., Whitcomb, J., Stern, J., Brenan, K. (2009, April). Building sustainable urban district higher education partnerships: A collaborative using channel analysis. Presentation at Second Annual Great Teachers for Our City Schools, Denver, CO. Reimer, T. (2009). Designing an urban center of education. Presentation at MSCD Spring Conference, Denver, CO. 4

Reimer, T. (2009). Fostering a learning community in your classroom. Presentation at MSCD Spring Conference, Denver, CO. Reimer, T. (2008). Assessing practice: The challenges and rewards of capturing practice-in-context. Presentation at SPS Colloquium Series, Denver, CO. Tran, M., Lee, S.T. & Reimer, T. (2006). Designing an E-Learning Course Development Process. In T. Reeves & S. Yamashita (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (pp. 1477-1482). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Reimer, T., Steele, H. (2006, June). COMET: Designing a virtual community for practicing teachers. Poster presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Bloomington, IN. Reimer, T., Rader, F. (2006, June). The Laptop Initiative: Using ubiquitous technology to support pre-service teachers. Poster presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Bloomington, IN. Reimer, T., Rader, F. (2006). Learning communities and laptops: A design experiment. In S. Barab, K. E. Hay & D. T. Hickey (Eds.), International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 974-975). Bloomington, Indiana: International Society of the Learning Sciences. Reimer, T., Osment, M. (2006). Music by ear: Designing an interactive system to teach old-time fiddle. In S. Barab, K. E. Hay & D. T. Hickey (Eds.), International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 870-871). Bloomington, Indiana: International Society of the Learning Sciences. Reimer, T., Brockmann, D. (2006). East Austin stories exchange: Facilitating empathy for differing perspectives. In S. Barab, K. E. Hay & D. T. Hickey (Eds.), International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 896-897). Bloomington, Indiana: International Society of the Learning Sciences. Reimer, T. (2005, April). Examining the legitimacy of peripheral participation in a community of learners. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada. Yuen, T., Toprac, P., Steele, H., Reimer, T. (2004). Operation SPLASH: An educational video game based on motivational and cognitivist learning theories to develop interest in science. In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings of Ed-Media, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004 (pp. 1706-1712). Chesapeake, VA. Toprac, P., Yuen, T., Steele, H., Reimer, T. (2004). Interactive demo of the educational video game: Operation Splash. In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings of Ed-Media, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004 (pp. 1658-1660). Chesapeake, VA. Steele, H., Toprac, P., Reimer, T. (2004). COMET: Designing a teacher-to-teacher community of practice based on the input of target participants In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings of Ed-Media, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004 (pp. 450-453). Chesapeake, VA. Reimer, T. (2004, November). The legislative semester: Highlighting the role of peripheral participation in a political community of learners. Paper presented at the International Conference on Civic Education Research, New Orleans, LA. Spillane, J., Reiser, B., & Reimer, T. (2002). Policy Implementation and Cognition: Reframing and Refocusing Implementation Research. Review of Educational Research Quarterly, 72(3), 387-431. Reimer, T. (2002, January). Examining the Range of High School Students Participation in a Political Community of Learners. Paper presented at doctoral consortium at the National Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning, Boulder, CO. 5

Reimer, T. (2001, April). Benefits of Membership in a Political Community of Learners. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA. Reimer, T. & Edelson, D. (2000, April). Using Communication Tools to Support High School Students in a Legislative Role-playing Simulation. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. Reimer, T. & Edelson, D. (1999, December). Using a CSCL Tool to Support a Legislative Roleplaying Simulation: Hopes, Fears, and Challenges. In C. M. Hoadley and J. Roschelle (Eds.), Proceedings of the Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 1999 Conference (pp. 466-474). Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University. 6