Dr. Roberta K. I. Personal Data Office: Department of Curriculum, Culture, & Educational Inquiry e-mail: rweber@fau.edu Florida Atlantic University Office phone: 561.799.8519 5353 Parkside Dr. Jupiter, FL 33458 1.1 Educational Experience Ed. D. 1996 Illinois State University Curriculum & Instruction Specialization: Post Secondary Education Concentration: Instructional Technology Doctoral Dissertation: An Identification of Barriers to the Integration of Information Technology In Secondary Education Teacher Education. M.S. 1993 Illinois State University Health, Physical Education, & Recreation B.S. 1972 Western Illinois University Park Administration & Recreation Public Health Administration 1.2 Professional Experience 2007 - Present Department of Curriculum, Culture, & Educational Inquiry College Education, Florida Atlantic University, Tenured-Associate Professor. 2004-2007 Department of Teacher Education, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University, Tenured-Associate Professor. 2004 Department of Educational Technology & Research, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University, Tenured-Associate Professor. 2004-1998 Department of Educational Technology & Research, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University, Assistant Professor. 1998 Department of Educational Administration & Foundations, College of Education, Illinois State University, Adjunct Professor/Instructor. 1997 Office of the Vice President & Provost, Illinois State University, Research Design Consultant, Special Projects. 1997-1996 Office of the Vice President of Instructional Technology, Illinois State University, Research Design Consultant. 1996-1995 Department of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education, Illinois State University, Adjunct Professor/Instructor, Assistant to the Dean, COE.
TEACHING Teaching and Advisement at Florida Atlantic University College of Education EDG 6224 US Curriculum Trends & Issues Online Dissertation Chair Fall 2012 EDG 6285 Program Evaluation Blended EDF 7758 Trends in Analyzing Instructional Practices Blended EDG 7906 DIS Blended Dissertation Chair Summer 2012 EDG 6625 Global Perspectives - LONDON Blended EDG 7906 DIS Blended EDG 6906 DIS Blended Spring 2012 EDF 7758 Trends in Analyzing Instructional Practices Blended EDG 6906 DIS Blended Fall 2011 EDG 6224 US Curricular Trends & Issues Blended EDF 7758 Trends in Analyzing Instructional Practices Blended Summer 2011 EDG 6625 Global Perspectives - LONDON Blended Spring 2011 Dept. International Initiatives Fall 2010 EDG 6285 Program Evaluation in C & I Blended EDF 7944 Research in Curriculum & Instruction Blended Summer 2010 EDG 6625 Global Perspectives - LONDON Blended Spring 2010 EDF 7917 Instructional Policies Blended Fall 2009 2
EDF 7758 Trends in Analyzing Instructional Practices Blended Summer 2009 EDG 6625 Global Perspectives - LONDON Blended Spring 2009 Fall 2008 EDG 6258 Program Evaluation in C&I Blended Summer 2008 EDG 6625 Global Perspectives - LONDON Blended Spring 2008 EDG 6414 Core Teaching Practices Blended Fall 2007 Summer 2007 EDG 6625 Global Perspectives - LONDON Blended Spring 2007 Fall 2006 EDG 6253 Design Components - Curriculum Blended Summer 2006 Spring 2006 Sabbatical Fall 2005 Sabbatical Summer 2005 3
Spring 2005 EDG 6253 Design Components - Curriculum EDG 6285 Program Evaluation in C&I Blended Fall 2004 EDG 6253 Design Components of Curriculum EDG 6224 US Curricular Trends & Issues Summer 2004 Administrative Appointment NCATE Preparation Spring 2004 EME 6458 Distance Learning in Theory & Practice - DL EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology Fall 2003 EME 6601 Instructional Design, TV Broadcast 4 campuses DL EME 6716 Organization & Man of Learning Technologies EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology Summer 2003 EDF 6905 Issues In Technology Research EME 6945 Field Experience in Ed Media Tech-UK Blended EME 6415 Courseware Design DL Spring 2003 EME 6601 Instructional Design, TV Broadcast 4 sections DL EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology Fall 2002 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 6601 Instructional Design EME 6403 Telecommunications Summer 2002 EME 6601 Instructional Design Spring 2002 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 6716 Organization & Man of Learning Technologies EME 6255 Instructional Program Development 4
Fall 2001 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 6601 Instructional Design EDF 6905 Issues In Technology Research EDF 6971 Masters Thesis Summer 2001 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 6209 Self-Regulated Learning Systems EDF 6905 Issues In Technology Research Spring 2001 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 6051 Models of Learning & Instruction Graduate Program Review/Recruitment Fall 2000 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EDG 6255 Instructional Program Development Summer 2000 EDG 6255 Instructional Program Development Spring 2000 EDG 6255 Instructional Program Development EME 6601 Instructional Design EME 6403 Telecommunications Fall 1999 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology Summer 1999 EDG 6255 Instructional Program Development Spring 1999 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EME 6426 Administrative Applications in Educational Technology EDG 6255 Instructional Program Development 5
Fall 1998 EME 4810 Applied Educational Technology EDG 6255 Instructional Program Development Teaching at Illinois State University College of Education Summer 1998 EAF 401 Microcomputers in Schools EAF 481 Administration & Organization of Schools Spring 1998 EAF 228 Social Foundations of Education EAF 228 Social Foundations of Education Fall 1997 EAF 401 Microcomputers in Schools EAF 481 Administration & Organization of Schools Fall 1996 C&I 215 Curriculum and Organization Issues In Secondary Schooling Spring 1994 C&I 210 Child Growth & Development Fall 1993 C&I 216 Secondary Teaching Methods PUBLICATIONS II. Research and Scholarly Activities Allen, E.J., &, R.K. (2012). Graduate Student Searching Proficiencies in the Selection of Qualitative and Quantitative Journal References. Journal of Academic Librarianship. Ariza, E.,, R.K., Sacharow, S., & Zelden, R. (2011). Using technology with English learners (pp. 357-372). In Ariza, E., Morales-Jones, C., Yahya, N., Zainuddin, H. (Eds.), Fundamentals of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in K-12 Mainstream Classrooms (3rd ed.). Dubuque: Kendall Hunt., R.K., & Doyal, T.D., (2009). To Understand Your Diverse Learners, Leave Your Comfort Zone. Essential Teacher, 6(3-4), 36-38. Quilter, S., &, R.K. (2004). Quality Assurance for Online Teaching in Higher Education: Considering and Identifying Best Practice for elearning. International Journal on E Learning (IJEL) Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, 3(2), 64-73., R. K., Forgan, J., & Schoon, P. (2002). Software evaluation for special needs: Preparing the preservice teacher from an inservice perspective. Teacher Education and Special Education, 25(4), 342-351. Forgan, J., &, R. K. (2001). Selecting Software for Students with High Incidence Disabilities. Intervention in School and Clinic, 37(1), 40-47. Forgan, J., &, R. K. (2001). Software for learning: Linking software selection to the individualized educational program, part III. Exceptional Parent, 31, 101-104. 6
Forgan, J., &, R. K. (2001). Software for learning: Choosing what s best for your child, part II. Exceptional Parent, 31, 60-65. Forgan, J., &, R. K. (2001). Software for learning: Choosing what s best for your child, part I. Exceptional Parent, 31, 44-47. PRESENTATIONS Keynote Presentations Invited, R.K. (2010, July). Addressing Curricular Trends & Issues with Critical Thinking: A Global Perspective for the Reflective Practitioner. Education Staff-Students Conference: Debates in Contemporary education and society: Exploring current ideas, policy and practice. Brunel University, London, England. International Presentations Allen E.J., &, R.K. (2011, July). Literature searching: Graduate student selection of electronic resources for education coursework Academy of Ubiquitous Communication Educators International Meeting. Uxbridge, England. Bamdas, J. M., &, R. (2011, July). International postgraduate education: New voices sharing their experiences. Brunel University School of Education Graduate Research Symposium. Uxbridge, England., R.K., Carlsen, R., & Leask, M. (2009, July). Web 2.0 and Sound Decision Making: A Powerful Combination. WEB2.0 International Conference. London, England. Ó Murchú, D.,, R.K., & Freeman, E. (2003, July). Science Curriculum & Technology Integration: An Irish Review of Current Practice. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Leeds, England., R. K. Freeman, E., Ó Murchú, D., Kumpulainen, K., Korosec, D., Millwood, R. & FitzGibbions. (2003, July). A Global Assessment: Comparative Analysis of Science Curriculum & Technology Integration Knowledge of Preservice and Inservice Teachers. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Leeds, England. Millwood, R,, R. K., & Jones, C. (2002, July).The Playpen. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland. Costa, J., Freeman, E., Hughes, M., Jones, C., Millwood, R, &, R. K. (2001, July). Lifelong learning with ICT/ed tech: A reflective and affective activity. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Swansea, Wales., R. K., Schoon, P., & Gonzalez A. (2000, July). Investigating the benefits: Multimedia design and teacher education. Educating for the 3 rd Millenium Conference, Cheltanham, England. 7
, R. K., & Forgan, J. (2000, July). Special needs software selection: Addressing a professional challenge. Educating for the 3 rd Millenium Conference, Cheltanham, England., R. K., Schoon, P., & Gonzalez A. (1999, October). Designing multimedia and web-based units for technology integration: Motivation and student learning styles. WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet. Honolulu, Hawaii, 4. Top Paper Award., R.K., & Schoon, P. (1999, July). Linking faculty technological characteristics & institutional barriers. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland., R. K., Forgan, J., & Schoon, P. (1999, July). Choosing appropriate software for the special needs classroom. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland., R. K. (1996, July). Instructional designing for technology integration: Where do we begin? International Conference on Improving University Teaching Proceedings, Nottingham, England, 21. National Presentations, R. K.,Winkler, T., Ide, M., Cuthell, J., Gibson, I., & Kumpulainen, K., (2012, March). Ten Questions for Educational Technology leaders and Teacher Educators from Around the World. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Austin, TX., R. K., Oldham, E., Fitzgibbon, A., Sprague, D., Lapp, S., Ariza, E., Miller, D., O Murchu, D., & Allen, E. J., (2012, March). Teachers, Leaders, Technology, & Change. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Austin, TX.. Wilder, H.,Beissler, S., &, R. K (2012, March). DIY Internationalizing Teacher Education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Austin, TX. Bell, L., Bull, G., Carlsen, R., Gibson, I., Maddux, C., McFerrin, K., Schmidt, D., Schrume, L., Sprague, D., Thomas, A.,, R.K., Willis, D., & Liu., L. (2012, March). Meet the Editors: Journal Editors in Our Field. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Austin, TX., R. K., Carlsen, R.N., Gibson, I., Leask, M., Albion, P., & Miller, D. (2011, March). The Future of International Education Using Web 3.0 Technologies and Self-organizing Networks. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, TN., R. K., Carlsen, R. D., Dell, E., Gibson, I., Fitzgibbon, A., Cuthell, J., (2010, March). Studying Abroad: Enhancing the Experience with ICT. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA. 8
, R. K., Leask, M., Preston, C., Davis, N., & Oldham, E., (2010, March). A Global Look at the Future of Teaching: How will ICT Impact Nations? Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA., R. K., Carlsen, R, D., Dell, E., Oldham, E., Fitzgibbon, A., Kumpulainen, K., & (2009, March). Preparing Online Materials: Supplying Your Basic Toolbox. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Charleston, N.C., R. K., Carlsen, R., Ó Murchú, D., Millwood, R., Leask, M., Gibson, I., Cuthell, J., & Younie, S. (2009, March). Cutting Edge Tools and Convergences for the 21 st Century Curricula: An International Vision. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Charleston, N.C. O Murchú, D., Carlsen, R., &, R.K. (2007). Learning to Learn (L2L) and the Meaningful Use of ICTs. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. San Antonio, TX., R.K., Pelitera, M. & Dell, E. (2006, June). Using ICT to Structure Study Abroad Programs: An Experience of a Lifetime for Professional Development. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Orlando, Florida., R. K., Forgan, J., O Neill, N. (2003, March). Increasing Reading Skills for Children with Special Needs: Encouraging Results Using EAROBICS. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 14. Scrimshaw, P., &, R. K. (2003, March). Teaching, Learning and ICT/Ed Tech in Schools: Is Communal Constructivism the Best Approach? Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 14., R. K. Freeman, E., Ó Murchú, D., Kumpulainen, K., Korosec, D., & Millwood, R. (2003, March). A Global Assessment: Comparative Analysis of Science Curriculum & Technology Integration Knowledge of Preservice and Inservice Teachers. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 14., R. K. (2002, March). Challenging Decisions: Software Selection and the IEP Process. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, 13., R. K., Forgan, J., & Schoon, P., (2001, March). Special educator s technology literacy: Identifying the void. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Orlando, Florida, 12. Schoon, P., Gonzalez A., &, R. K. (2000, April). An examination of motivation, student learning styles, and the design and implementation of web assisted courseware. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. Roundtable presentation. 9
Forgan, J., Schoon, P., &, R. K. (2000, March). Special needs software evaluation: Choosing the right one. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, California, 11. Schoon, P. &, R.K., (1999, March). University faculty phobias: Investigating technology apprehension. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. San Antonio, Texas, 10., R. K., Forgan, J., & Schoon, P. (1999, March). Identifying the technological needs of the special needs teacher. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 10., R. K. (1998, July). Educational web site authoring: Investigating design principles for the novice. Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands., R. K., & Schoon, P. (1998, March). Through the eyes of students: WWW navigation nightmares. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Washington D.C., 9., R. K., & Chaudhari, R. (1997, April). Professional education majors identification of barriers to the integration of technology. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Proceedings, Orlando, Florida, 8., R. K., & Aloia, G. (1996, October). Secondary teacher education student s perceptions of barriers using netscape. WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet, San Francisco, California, 1. State and Local Presentations, R. K., Forgan, J., & O Neill, N. (2003, January). Software, Smartboards, & Increased Reading Scores. Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida., R. K., Forgan, J., & Parker, J. (2001, January). Linking software evaluation to the IEP: A multidisciplinary method. Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida. (Refereed on basis of abstract) Forgan, J., Schoon, P., &., R. K., (2000, February). Software preferences of Florida education teachers. Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida. Hubschman, B., Giordano's V., Swanson, J., &, R. K., (1999, November). Issues in Improving the Implementation of Educational Technology. Florida Educational Research Association Conference, Deerfield Beach, Florida. Forgan, J., &., R. K., (1999, October). Choosing instructional software: The Florida special educator s software evaluation scale. Florida Federation Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Orlando, Florida. 10
HONORS and AWARDS SITE Lifetime Service Award, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, 2012 FAU Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Nominee Florida Atlantic University, 2010 FAU Graduate Mentoring Award, Nominee Florida Atlantic University, 2009 FAU Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Nominee Florida Atlantic University, 2004 MAC Outstanding Teaching Award, Nominee Florida Atlantic University, 2003 FAU Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Nominee Florida Atlantic University, 2003 FAU Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Nominee Florida Atlantic University, 2001 Top Paper Award at the Society of Information Technology & Teacher Education Annual Conference, March 2003 Top Paper Award at WebNet99 World Conference of the WWW and Internet Annual Conference, October 1999 Charter Department Award, Outstanding Graduate Student Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Illinois State University, 1996 Esther Larson-McGinnis, Graduate Teacher Scholar Award Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Illinois State University, 1993 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE III. Service 2010 - Present Academy of Ubiquitous Communication Educators international (AUCEi), Co-Founder, Distinguished Fellow, Board of Directors 2003 - Present Editorial Board, Technology, Pedagogy, & Education, Routledge, UK. 2005 - Present Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE), Executive Board, Board Secretary, Chair of Membership. 2002-2008 Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education (SITE), Executive Committee, Vice-President, Co-Editor, Proceedings Annual. 11
2000-2003 Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education (SITE), Academic Conference Coordinator, Vice-President - Special Needs & Assistive Technology, Co-Editor, Proceedings Annual. 2000 2002 Educational Software Preview Guide Consortium, chaired and published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Editorial Board Member. NATIONAL SERVICE 2001 U.S. Department of Education, Technology PT3 Catalyst Grant, Peer Reviewer 2001 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Proposal Reviewer 1999 U.S. Department of Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, Peer Reviewer LOCAL SERVICE 2007- Present Advisory to St Lucie West K-8 2005-2007 Advisory to St. Lucie Schools, E-mentoring Technology 2001 Advisory to Heritage Elementary School, Mentor Teacher Pilot Program 1999-2000 Advisory to Good Shepherd Elementary School Technology Committee 1999-2004 Village of North Palm Beach Library Board FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2000 Search Committee for Instructional Designer, Boca Campus, IRM 2000-1999 University Retention Committee 1998 Search Committee for Instructional Designer, Boca Campus, IRM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SERVICE Present Department of CCEI, Doctoral Dissertation Committees Present Department of Comparative Studies, Dissertation Committee Present-2008 Scholarship Committee 2010-2001 Department of Educational Leadership, Doctoral Dissertation Committees 2005-2004 Diversity Committee 2003 Search Committee:Associate Dean, College of Education, Northern Campuses 2003 Strategic Planning Committee, NCATE Review Committee 2002 Strategic Planning Committee 2002 Doctoral Program Committee 2001 Search Committee for Dean of the College of Education DEPARTMENT SERVICE Present -2004 International Committee Present -2004 C&I Program Committee 2010 Merit Compensation Committee 12
2010 Search Committee for C & I Professor Position 2009 Search Committee for C & I Visiting Assistant Professor Position 2005-2004 Technology Committee 2003 Search Committees for Department of Educational Technology & Research, Dept. Chair and Faculty Positions 2001 Search Committee for Chair of the Department of Educational Technology & Research 2001 Search Committee for Research Faculty Position Department of Educational Technology & Research, Northern Campuses 13