Dr. Ann Dunkle Thompson

N108 Lagomarcino Hall

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa 50011-3192

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Education

B.A. Mathematics, Pomona College, 1965

M.A. Education, Stanford University, 1966

Administrative Credential, California Lutheran College, 1977

Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1981

Employment

University Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University, 2005-present

Interim Associate Dean, College of Education, Iowa State University, 2004-2005

Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University, 1991-2005

Director, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching,
Iowa State University, 1996-1999, 2001-2003

Professor and Chair, Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University,
July 1, 1991-96; 1999-2001

Associate Professor, Secondary Education (Educational Technology)
Iowa State University, July 1, 1985-June 30, 1991

Assistant Professor, Secondary Education (Educational Computing),
Iowa State University, August 1, 1983-July 1, 1985

Temporary Assistant Professor, Secondary Education,
Iowa State University, 1981-83

Temporary Instructor, Secondary Education,
Iowa State University, 1980-81

Head of Secondary Education, California Lutheran College, 1978-80
Lecturer, California Lutheran College, 1974-78

Secondary Teacher, Conejo Valley Unified School District, 1970-74

Secondary School Teacher, San Mateo Union High School District,

Burlingame High School, 1966-70 (Mathematics, English)

Career Highlights

Named University Professor at Iowa State University, 2005

Founding Director, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University

President of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), 1998-2000

Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Iowa State University, 1991-96 and 1999-2001; the department serves 1,000 undergraduate majors, 500 secondary education students and 200 graduate students and is currently pursuing initiatives in field-based programs, technology, and multicultural education. The department received the AACTE Award for Best Practice in Technology Integration in 2000.

Developer of the Technology Mentoring Program in the College of Education. In this program graduate students mentor faculty members in technology use. The program has been very successful in the Department of Curriculum of Instruction and is recognized nationally as a model for others

Principal Investigator for educational technology grant projects totaling more than $3,250,000

Co-author of educational computing textbook for teachers: Simonson, Michael and Thompson, Ann, Foundations of Educational Computing, Merrill, 1990; 1994; 1997

Author of introductory educational computing textbook: Thompson, Ann, Personal Applications in Educational Computing, Kendall Hunt, 1984 ; 1987; 1990

Keynote Speaker for state and national meetings on technology in teacher education, total of 11, 1995-present

Developer of instructional computing program for undergraduate teacher education program at Iowa State University, 1985-present

Developer of instructional computing program for graduate students in Curriculum and Instructional Computing at Iowa State University, 1985-present

Developer and Coordinator for the Electronic Education Exchange, a communication network for Iowa educators focusing on needs of new teachers


Consultant in Instructional Computing for Mid-west Schools and AEA's, 1984-present

Ph.D. Areas of Specialization: Measurement and Evaluation, Child Development, Sociology of Education

Creation of an educational television series for elementary school teachers on the metric system, 1977

Coordination of a teacher education program for approximately 60 prospective secondary school teachers, 1978-1980

Refereed Journal Articles

Thompson, Ann D. (Summer 2005) Scientifically Based Research: Establishing a research Agenda for the Technology in Teacher Education Community. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 37 (4), pp. 331-337

Schrum, L., Thompson, A., Sprague, D., Maddux, C., McAnear, A., Bell, L., and Bell, G. (Spring 2005)            Advancing the Field: Considering Acceptable Evidence in Educational Technology Research. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education.

Thompson, Ann D., Bull, Glen, Knezek, Gerald, Roblyer, M.D., and Schrum, Lynne. (Spring 2005) A Proactive Approach to a Research Agenda for Educational Technology. Journal of Research on Technology in Education,, pp. 217-220.

Bull, Glen, and Thompson, Ann. (May, 2004) Establishing a Framework for Digital Images in the School Curriculum. Learning & Leading with Technology, 31 (8), p. 14.

Sharp, Brian D., Garofalo, Joe, and Thompson, Ann. (May, 2004) Digital Images in the Mathematics Classroom. Learning & Leading with Technology, 31 (8), p. 30.

Thompson, Ann D., Chuang, Hsueh-Hua, and Schmidt, Denise. (Summer 2003) Faculty Technology Mentoring Programs: Major Trends in the Literature. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, pp. 101-106.     

Thompson, Ann D., Schmidt, Denise A., & Davis, Niki E. (January, 2003) Technology Collaboratives for Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education. Educational Technology Research and Development, pp. 71-87.

Thompson, Ann D. (February, 2000), Technology Collaboration for Simultaneous Renewal in K-12 Schools and Teacher Education Programs, Council of Chief State School Officers, 2000 State Educational Technology Conference Papers, pp. 55-72.

Willis, J., Thompson, A., & Sadera, W. (1999) Research on technology and teacher education: Current status and future directions. Educational Technology Research and Development, 47 (4), 29-46.

Kim, Min Kyeong, Sharp, Janet M., and Thompson Ann D. (1998). Effects of Integrating Problem Solving, Interactive Multimedia, and Constructivism in Teacher Education. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 19(1). 83 -108

Lee, Mi Ok C. and Thompson, Ann D. (1997). Guided instruction in logo programming and the development of cognitive monitoring strategies among college students. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 16(2) 125-144

Thompson, Ann, Smaldino, Sharon, and Herring, Mary. (1995). Preservice teacher education innovative application of interactive television. Tech Trends.

Thompson, Ann, Smaldino, Sharon, and Herring, Mary. (1995). Distance education in preservice teacher education: The Iowa experience. Ed Journal.

Thompson, Ann, Schmidt, Denise, and Hadjiyianni, Eleni. (1995). A three year program to infuse technology throughout a teacher education program. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.

Allen, Gayle and Thompson, Ann D. (1995). Analysis of the effect of networking on computer-assisted collaborative writing in a fifth grade classroom. Journal of Educational Computing Research.

Thompson, Ann, Smaldino, Sharon and Herring, Mary. (1994). Preservice teachers and distance education: Creating the vision. Educational IRM Quarterly.

Hsu, Jing-Fong, Chapelle, Carol A., and Thompson, Ann D. (1993). Exploratory learning environments: What are they and do students explore? Journal of Educational Computing Research.

Grandgenett , N. and Thompson, Ann D. (1991). Logo as a vehicle for teaching analogical reasoning skills to pre-service teachers. The Journal of Research in Computing Education.

Thompson, Ann D. (1989). Liveware: The next challenge. Computer Education, Computers and Human Behavior, 2(5).

Fagan, Patsy and Thompson, Ann D. (1989). Using data base management in the teaching of mathematical symbols. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science.

Thompson, Ann D. and Wang, Hei Mei. (1988). The effects of a logo microworld on student ability to transfer a concept. Journal of Educational Computing Research 4(3).

Coyle, Kathleen and Thompson, Ann D. (1988). Computers in education: A call for exemplary software. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 20(3).

Thompson, Ann D. and Coyle, Kathy. (1986). The effects of a focused logo experience in the acquisition of basic geometry concepts in 4th and 6th grade students. International Conference on Logo in Mathematics Education Proceedings.

Thompson, Ann D. (1985). The computer as a thinking and learning tool: A course for pre-service teachers. Journal of Teacher Education.

Thompson, Ann D. and Blaustein, Marilyn. (1985). The implementation and evaluation of a logo program for all upper elementary teachers and students in three schools. NECC '84 Annual National Educational Computing Conference Proceedings and reprinted in The AEDS Monitor.

Thompson, Ann D. (1981). A social climate perspective on home/school relationships in the early secondary school years. Middle School Research Journal.

Articles Accepted for Publication

Sahin, Ismail and Thompson, Ann. Analysis of Predictive Factors that Influence Faculty MembersÕ Technology Adoption Level, accepted for publication by the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.

Sahin, Ismail and Thompson, Ann. Using RogersÕ Theory to Interpret Instructional Computer Use by COE Faculty in Turkey, accepted for publication by the Journal of Research on Technology in Education.

Sahin, Ismail and Thompson, Ann. Understanding Faculty Use of Technology with the Learning/Adoption Trajectory Model, presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Books

Thompson, Ann, Simonson, Michael. (1991; 1994; 1997) Educational Computing Foundations, Third Edition: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Thompson, Ann, Simonson Michael and Hargrave, Connie. (1992; 1996). Educational Technology: A Review of the Research. AECT.

Thompson, Ann. (1984; 1987; 1990; 1993). Personal Applications in Educational Computing, Kendall Hunt.

Books in Progress

Thompson, Ann (Ed), Faculty Technology Mentoring Stories from the Field, Information Age Press, Greenwich, Conn. (final editing)

Book Chapters

Sharp, Brian, Thompson, Ann, and Garofalo. (2005). Digital images in the mathematical classroom. In Glen L. Bull & Lynn Bell (Eds.), Teaching with Digital Images (pp. 125-146). Eugene, OR: ISTE.

Thompson Ann D, Schmidt, Denise, (2004) Technology in K-12 Schools. Education and Technology: An Encyclopedia. Ann Kovalchick and Kara Dawson (Ed.). ABC-CLIO, Inc.

Thompson, Ann D., Technology Connections , in Sharp J., and Hoiberg K., Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher, AB Longman, 2004.

Hargrave, C.P. & Thompson, A.D. (2001), TEAMS: A science learning and teaching apprenticeship model. Models for science teacher preparation: Bridging the gap between research and practice. Derrick R. Lavoie (Ed.). Kluwer

Thompson, Ann D., et.al., (2000) The Challenge of Faculty Professional Development: New Approaches and Structures for Teacher Educators, Log On or Lose Out: Technology in 21st Century Teacher Education. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).

Editor of Journals

Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, publication of the International Society for Technology in Education, Eugene, Oregon, published four times a year, 1995 –present.

The ICU Interface, journal of the Iowa Computer Using Educators, published four times a year, 1987-1990.

Principal Investigator for Grants and Funded Projects

National Science Foundation-Integrating, Low-Cost Virtual Reality into Design and Technical Graphics Curricula, National Science Foundation, $694,527. 2003-2006, co-PI

Standard-focused Project Based Learning: Master the Methodology, an Online Preparation Program and Web Site, subcontract to Buck Institute for Education (FIPSE, sponsor), $17,496, 2003-2006.

U. S. Department of Education (FIPSE) – Teacher Education Goes into Virtual Schooling - $582,042.. 2004, Co-PI

Collaboratives for Technology in Teacher Education, funded by the United States Department of Education, $1,470,000, 1999-2002

Distance M.Ed. in Technology and Learning for Iowa Teachers, funded by WOI program at Iowa State University, $38.000, 2001-2002

Agronomy Masters at a Distance Program, Development and Evaluation, funded by the Baker Foundation for $80,000 annually, 1999- present.

Iowa Consortium for Assessment of Student Learning, funded by Star Schools, $20,000, 1997-99

Development of a Professional School Designed to Prepare Specialists K-6 Mathematics Teachers, funded by the Exxon Education Foundation, $400,000, 1996–99

Development of a Professional School Designed to Prepare Specialists K-6 Mathematics Teachers, funded by the Exxon Education Foundation, $25,000, 1995-96

Teaching Excellence and Achievement in Mathematics and Science: A Collaborative Project Among Scientists, Teachers and Teachers Educators, funded by the Department of Energy, $310,000, 1992-1996

Iowa Star Schools Project, Co-Director of the Preservice Teacher Component, funded by The Department of Education, $228,912, 1992-94

Model Technology Mathematics and Science Teacher Education Classroom, funded by the National Science Foundation, $60,000, 1992-93

Project for the Improvement of the Teaching of Pre-Calculus Mathematics, funded by the Department of Energy, $160,000, 1991-92

Electronic Education Exchange: A Network for Beginning Teachers, funded by the Iowa Department of Education, $13,000, 1989-90

Educational Technology: A Review of the Literature, funded by the FINE Foundation, $2,000, 1990

Development of Research Proposals for Cooperative Research Projects Using Technology to Enhance Learning, funded by the Iowa Department of Education, $6,000, 1990

Army ADP Project, funded by the United States Army for $140,000, 1988-1991

Techniques for Teaching Problem Solving Skills in Math and Science for Teachers of Visually and Hearing Impaired Students, funded by the Iowa Board of Regents for $34,880, 1987-88

Developing Computer Curriculum for Teaching Problem Solving Skills in Math/Science for Teachers of Visually and Hearing Impaired Students, funded by the Iowa Board of Regents for $33,769, 1988-89

Using Logo to Develop Computer Literacy in Elementary Teachers, funded by the Northwest Foundation, for $7,920 1982-83

Recent Invited Papers Presented at National and International Meetings

Thompson, Ann, Garofalo, Joe. Digital Cameras in the Mathematics Curriculum, National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2004.

Thompson, Ann D. (2004, April), Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning (TACTL): Toward a National Research Agenda. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association, 2004 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Willis, Dee Anna, Johnson, Lamont, Thompson, Ann, Sprague, Debra, Maddus, Cleborne. Editors Panel, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2004.

Thompson, Ann D., Iowa State University; Garofalo, Joe, University of Virginia; Berson, Michael, University of South Florida; Hover, Stephanie van, University of Virginia; Bell, Randy, University of Virginia; Kajder, Sara, University of Virginia; Bull, Glen, University of Virginia. Digital Images Symposium, Part I, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2004.

Thompson, Ann D., Iowa State University; Garofalo, Joe, University of Virginia; Berson, Michael, University of South Florida; Hover, Stephanie van, University of Virginia; Bell, Randy, University of Virginia; Kajder, Sara, University of Virginia; Bull, Glen, University of Virginia. Digital Images Symposium, Part II, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2004.

Schmidt, Denise A., Thompson, Ann D., Iowa State University, The TechCo Project: Using Technology to Facilitate Simultaneous Revewal in Teacher Education and K-12 Schools, International Conference on Innovations in Higher Education (ICIHE), Kiev, Ukraine, 2003.

Thompson, Ann D. (2001, February), Technology in Preservice Programs, member of invited panel chaired by Chris Dede, 2001 CCSSO State Educational Technology Leadership Conference, Washington, DC

Thompson, Ann D., Schmidt Denise Ann and Davis, Niki, (2001, October), Implementation and Evaluation of a PT3 Program for Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education and K-12 Schools, Vanderbilt Institute, Nashville, Tennessee

Thompson, Ann D., Schmidt, D and Micheline, C., Technology Collaboratives for Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education (2001, August), PT3 National Meeting, Washington, DC

Thompson, Ann D. (2000, February), Using Technology as a tool for Simultaneous Renewal for Teacher Education and K-12 Schools, paper presented to the Annual Technology Meeting of the Council of Chief State Schools Officers, Washington, D.C.

Thompson, Ann D. (1998, October), Learner Centered Distance Education Environments, presented at the 100th Anniversary Conference of the Ukraine Agricultural University, Kiev, Ukraine.

Thompson, Ann D. (1998, October), Technology as a Tool for Reform in Teacher Education Programs, keynote presentation for the MCREL/University of Montana Regional Conference on Technology in Teacher Education, Missoula, Montana.

Thompson, Ann. D. (1998, March). Technology as a Tool for Reform in Teacher Education, Keynote and paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Washington, D.C.

Recent Invited Presentations on Technology in Teacher Education for University Teacher Education Programs

University of Virginia, November, 2003

Bank Street College, Chair of Critical Friends Project, 2002-present

Northern State University, March, 2002

Bank Street College, February, 2001

Grandview College, September, 2001

University of New Mexico, October, 2001

Harvard University, November, 2001

Selected Refereed Papers Presented at National and International Meetings

Mergendoller, John, Benton, Peggy, Markham, Thom, Searson, Michael, Shaffner, Marion, Thompson, Ann, Thorsen, Carolyn. PBL Online: A free, web-based teacher preparation resource. June, 2005.

Conley, Kate, McAnear, Philip, Schmidt, Denise, Schrum, Lynne, Thompson, Ann. Writing for publication in ISTE periodicals. June, 2005.

Niederhauser, Dale, Davis, Niki, Knezek, Gerald, Robyler, Peggy, Thompson, Ann. Evaluation technology professional development: principles and practices for scientific research. June, 2005.

Bull, Glen, Kadel, Robert, Robyler, Peggy, Schrum, Lynne, Thompson, Ann. A proactive approach to a research agenda for educational technology. June, 2005.

Schmidt, Denise, Thompson, Ann, Chuang, Hsueh-Hua, Iowa State University, Preparing preservice teachers to use technology in classrooms: PT3 project results. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2004.

Brush, Thomas, Glazewski, Krista, Campbell, Shirley, Strudler, Neal, Thompson, Ann, Davis, Niki, Plants, Bob. The PT3 Special Issue of Educational Technology Research and Development. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), 2003.

Brush, Thomas, Glazewski, Krista, Campbell, Shirley, Strudler, Neal, Thompson, Ann, Davis, Niki, Plants, Bob. The PT3 Special Issue of Educational Technology Research and Development II. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), 2003.

Chuang, Hsueh-Hua, Thompson, Ann, Schmidt, Denise. Issues and Barriers to Advanced Faculty Use of Technology, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), 2003.

Merkley, Donna, Fuhler, Carol, Schmidt, Denise, Thompson, Ann, Michelini, Clyciane. Technology integration into literacy methods courses: Faculty perspectives, National Education Computing Conference (NECC), Seattle, Washington, 2003.

Chuang, Hsueh-Hua, Thompson, Ann, Rosenbusch, Marcia, Iowa State University, ÒThis Is So PowerfulÓ: Reflecting with an Exemplary Technology-Using Teacher Educator, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2003.

Thompson, Ann and Davis, Nikki, Iowa State University, The Technology Collaboratives (TechCo) for Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2003.

Thompson, Ann D., Fuhler, Carol, McShay, James, Merkley, Donna, Rosenbusch, Marcia, Schmidt, Denise, Leigh, Patricia, Iowa State University, Innovative Technology Applications in the Teacher Education Curriculum, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2003.

Thompson, Ann D., Schmidt, Denise A., Iowa State University, An Award Winning Technology in Teacher Education Program: Description of a Comprehensive Approach, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Nashville, Tennessee, 2002.

Shih, Ching-Chun, Dobill, Dan, Thompson, Ann , Iowa State University, USA (2002). An Evaluative Study of a Distance Education Degree Program Using Focus Groups. World Conference on E-Learning in Corp., Govt., Health., & Higher Ed. 2002(1), 2161-2164. [Online]. Available: http://www.aace.org/dl/index.cfm/fuseaction/View/paperID/9774

Schmidt, Denise, Thompson, Ann D., Davis, Niki, Micheline, Clyciane, (2002, June), Using Technology to Facilitate Systemic change Both Teacher Education and K-12 Schools, National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, Texas.

Thompson, Ann D., Schmidt, Denise A., An Award Winning Technology in Teacher Education Program: Description of a Comprehensive Approach, National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, Texas.

Li, Qian, Thompson, Ann D., (2002), Assisting Teacher Education Faculty with Technology Integration: A Case Study of Iowa State University Student Mentoring Program, Association of Educational Computing Technologies (AECT), Dallas, Texas.

Thompson, Ann D. (2002, March), Strategies for Publication in National Journals, Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Nashville, Tennessee.

Anderson, Cholvibul, Michelini, Milner, Schmidt, Thompson (2001, March), ,Simultaneous Renewal in Teacher Education: Strategies for Success, paper presented at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida

Thompson, Ann D. (2001, March), Strategies for Publication in National Journals, (2001, March), presentation at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida

Thompson, Ann. D. (2000, February) Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology in Core Subject Area – Science Mathematics, English & Social Studies. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 11th International Conference, San Diego, CA.

Thompson, Ann D. (2000, February) Technology and Teacher Education Reform. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 11th International          Conference, San Diego, CA.

Thompson, A. (lead author), (2000, March). Iowa consortium for assessment of learning with technology: A collaborative project. Paper presented at the International Consortium for Technology in Learning (ICLT) and published in the Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA.

Thompson, A., & Schmidt, D. (1999, June). Effects of Technology on student learning outcomes: What does the literature tell us? Presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Thompson, A. and Schmidt, D. (1999, June). Assessing technology effects on student learning: A collaborative project. Presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Kurth, D., & Thompson, A.D. (1999, March). The development of video cases for teacher education. Paper presenting at the meeting of the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1996, March). One-on-One Technology Mentoring for Teacher Education Faculty: Case Study Reports. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Thompson, Ann D., & Schmidt, Denise. (1995, June). Telecommunications: A "Hook" to Facilitate the Infusion of Technology Throughout Teacher Education Programs. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Thompson, Ann D., Schmidt, Denise, & Hadjiyianni, Eleni. (1995, March). Telecommunications: A "Hook" to Facilitate the Infusion of Technology Throughout Teacher Education Programs. Paper presented at the Annual Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 6th International Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Thompson, Ann D., & Schmidt, Denise. (1994, June). Program to infuse Technology Through a Teacher Education Program: Year 3 Update. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Boston, MA.

Thompson, Ann D., & Schmidt, Denise. (1994, March). A Three Year Plan to Infuse Technology Throughout a Teacher Education Program: Year 3 Update. Paper presented at the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (STATE), Washington, DC.

Thompson, Ann D. (1993, February). The Evolution of Student Teacher Use of an Electronic Communication System. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Colleges of Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX.

Thompson, Ann D. (1993, February). The Development and Implementation of a Program to Infuse Technology into Teacher Education, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Technology in Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.

Lee, MiOk & Thompson, Ann D. (1993, April). Guided Instruction in Logo Programming and the Development of Cognitive Monitoring Strategies Among College Students. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1993, April). The Evolution of New Teacher Use of an Electronic Communication System. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.

Thompson, Ann D. & Hayes, Caroline. (1992, April). Initial Patterns of Use of an Electronic Communication Network for Student Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Thompson, Ann D. & Hayes, Caroline. (1992, June). Implementation Concerns for an Electronic Communication Network for Iowa Teachers. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, TX.

Hargrave, Constance, Thompson, Ann D. & Simonson, Michael. (1992, June). The Evaluation of a High Performance Computing System. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, TX.

Schmidt, Denise & Thompson, Ann D., (1992, June). Iowa Teachers' Use of Computer Related Technologies. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, TX.

Lee, MiOk & Thompson, Ann D. (1992, June). Logo as a Vehicle for Teaching Metacognitive Skills to Pre-Service Teachers. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, TX.

Lee, MiOk & Thompson, Ann D. (1991, June). The Development of a Curriculum for Teaching Metacogntive Skills to Pre-Service Teachers with the Logo Programming Language. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Thompson, Ann D. & Hamilton, Julie. (1991, April). Usage Patterns in an Electronic Network for Iowa Educators. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Lee, MiOk & Thompson, Ann D. (1991, April). The Use of Logo as a Vehicle to Teach Metacognitive Skills to Pre-Service Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Hargrave, Connie & Thompson, Ann D. (1991, February). Technology Audit: The First Move Toward Technology Integration in Your District. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Association of Education Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL.

Thompson, Ann D. (1990, April). The Implementation and Evaluation of an Electronic Network for First Year Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1990, April). Teacher Perceptions of a 10-week "Second Generation" Computer Workshop. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1990, April). An Investigative Study in the Use of Expert System Shells with General Math Students. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1989, April). Electronic Education Exchange: A Network for Iowa State University Student Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Computers in Education, San Francisco, CA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1988, April). New Paradigms for Using Computers in Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Computers in Education, New Orleans, LA.

Thompson, Ann D. & Wang, Hei Mei. (1988, April). The Effects of a Logo Microworld on Student Ability to Transfer a Concept. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Thompson, Ann D. & Coyle, Kathleen. (1986. July). The Effects of a Focused Logo Experience on the Acquisition of Basic Geometry Concepts in 4th and 6th Grade Students. Invited paper presented to the International Conference on Logo in Mathematics Education, London, England.

Thompson, Ann D., Warren, Richard D., Dilts, Harold E., & Blaustein, Marilyn H. (1983, April). First Year Job Characteristics for Teacher Education Graduates: Expectation vs. Reality. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Thompson Ann D. (1982, April). A Social Climate Perspective on Early Secondary School Effects of Student Behaviors. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Thompson, Ann D. (1981, April). Institutional Effects on Parent-Child Relationships. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.

Selected Papers and Presentations Presented at Regional and State Meetings

Thompson, Ann D. (2002, October), Students Teaching Teachers: Faculty Development in a One-on-One Mentoring Program.  Presentation at the Iowa Computer using Educators, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (2002, October), Students Teaching Teachers: Faculty Development in a One-on-One Mentoring Program.  Presentation at the Iowa Computer using Educators, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1998, October). Assessing Student Learning Outcomes Associated with Technology Use. Paper presented at the Iowa Computer Using Educators, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1997, October). Technology as a Tool for Facilitating Teacher Implementation of the NCTM Standards. Paper presented at the Iowa Computer Using Educators, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1995, October). Technology as a Tool for Constructivist Classroom. Paper presented at the Iowa Computer Using Educators, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1993, October). Is School Really Out? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1993, October). The Dramatic Effects of Technology on School as We Know It. Keynote Address at the Boone District Technology Conference, Boone, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1993, February). Technology as a Tool for Restructuring Schools. Keynote Address at the Clear Lake District Technology Conference, Clear Lake, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1991, October). Technology as a Tool for Restructuring Schools. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Schmidt, Denise & Thompson, Ann D (1991, October). Results from the 1991 Survey of Iowa Teachers Use of Computer Related Technologies. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Schmidt, Denise & Thompson, Ann D. (1991, October). Results from the 1991 Survey of Iowa Teachers Use of Computer Related Technologies. Paper presented at ICC.

Thompson, Ann D. & Schmidt, Denise. (1991, March). Using the Computer to Facilitate the Teaching of Information Age Problem Solving Skills. Paper presented at the Jetstar Technology Conference, Traer, IA.

Hargrave, Connie & Thompson, Ann D. (1990). Review of Research in Educational Technology: Directions for the Future. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Educational Research Association, Des Moines, IA.

Lee, Mi Ok & Thompson, Ann D. (1990). Logo as a Vehicle for Teaching Metacognitive Skills: Can it Work? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Educational Research Association, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1990). Member of Symposium Using Technology to Restructure Schools. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Educational Research Association, Des Moines, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. & Hamilton, Julie. (1990, October). The Implementation and Evaluation of an Electronic Network for Iowa Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D., Hamilton, Julie & Hargrave, Connie. (1990, October). A Technology Audit: The First Step Toward Computer Integration in Your School District. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D. & Schmidt, Denise. (1990, October). Using Software to Develop Information Age Problem Solving Skills. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D. & Hargrave, Connie. (1990, April). Using Computer Microworlds to Facilitate the Teaching of Higher Level Problem Solving Skills. Paper delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Educational Media Association.

Thompson, Ann D. & Schmidt, Denise. (1990, March). Integrating Problem Solving Software into Your Classroom. Paper presented at the North Tama Regional Educational Computing Conference, Tama, IA.

Thompson, Ann D. (1988, November). Moderator of a Symposium on Research in Education on Artificial Intelligence. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Educational Research Association.

Thompson, Ann D. (1988,October). Integrating Problem Solving Software into the Curriculum. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D. (1988, October) Using Fredwriter in the Teaching of Writing. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D. (1987, October). New Paradigms for Computer Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D. (1987, October). Using Prompted Writing for the Teaching of Writing. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Computer Using Educators.

Thompson, Ann D. (1986, October). Training Teachers for the Information Age: What Needs to Happen? Paper presented at the Iowa Curriculum Conference.

Thompson, Ann D. (1986, October). Emerging Needs for the Computer Curriculum in Secondary Schools. Paper presented for the Iowa Computer Using Educators Annual Meeting.

Thompson, Ann D. (1985, November). Effects of Selected Computer Activities on Student's Transfer of Learning. Paper presented at the Mid-West Educational Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Thompson, Ann D. & Coyle, Kathleen. (1985, October). Logo in the Schools: Past Present and Future. Invited paper presented at Iowa AEDS (Association for Educational Data Systems) Annual Conference.

Thompson, Ann D. (1984, October). Logo: Is It Possible for All Upper Elementary Teachers and Students? Paper presented at the Mid-West Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

Thompson, Ann D., Warren, Richard D., Dilts, Harold E., & Blaustein, Marilyn H. (1982. October). Teacher Education Graduates' Occupational Values: Expectation vs. Reality. Paper presented at the Mid-West Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

College Courses Taught

Action Research (Graduate)

Seminal Readings in Technology in Teacher Education (Graduate)

Technology in Leadership and Change (Graduate)

Classroom Applications of Computers (Graduate)

Technology in Teacher Education (Graduate)

Educational Computer Applications (Undergraduate)

Microcomputer Applications in the Classroom (Undergraduate)

Advanced Classroom Strategies with Microcomputers (Graduate)

Computer Based Learning (Graduate)

Instituted seminars for graduate students and faculty in the following areas: research in computer based learning, artificial intelligence

Tests and Measurement (Graduate)

Theories of Learning (Graduate)

Educational Psychology (Undergraduate and Graduate)

Program Evaluation (Graduate)

Foundations of Education (Undergraduate)

Secondary Methods (Undergraduate)

Problems and Issues in Secondary Education (Undergraduate)

Methods of Teaching Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (Undergraduate)

Major professor for more than 20 Ph.D graduates and more than 30 Masters level graduates

Work with honors students, including 2002 project with Aaron Eischeid

Consulting Activities

Technology consultant for teacher education programs
Northern State University
Harvard University
Bank Street College
Grandview College
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Virginia

Speaker for state and national meetings, 1990-present

Technology consultant for funded projects, 1995-present

Technology consultant for NCREL (Northeast National Education Lab), 1997-present

Education Consultant, Ames Laboratory, 1990-present

Facilitator for district technology committees: Blue Valley, Kansas; Boone, Iowa; Urbandale, Iowa, Waverly, Iowa, 1990 - 1996

Technology Audits for the following school districts and universities: Ankeny (1989); Urbandale (1990); Boone (1992) and Creighton University (1991)

Speaker, workshop presenter for Iowa school districts (total of 20 districts), 1984‑present

Leadership in Professional Societies

Reviewer of proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation, 2003

Member of the AACTE Technology Committee, 2002-present

Member of the Publications Committee for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2000-present

Executive Committee Member for Organizational Affiliates, International Society for Technology in Education 1999-present

American Educational Research Association
(Reviewer for Higher Education Se
ction and Microcomputer SIG)

Society for Technology in Teacher Education (SITE)
Executive Board, 1998-present
President, 1998-2000
Editorial Board for Journal of Technology and Teacher Education

NCREL: Member of the Higher Education Advisory Committee, 1997-2000

PT3: Member of the Central Coordinating Committee, 1999-2001

PT3: Member of the Leadership Advisory Council, 2002-present

Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
President, 1996-98
Board of Directors, 1998-2000

Iowa Association of Computer Using Educators
Board of Directors, 1986-1992
Editor of ICUE Interface, 1987-1990
Program Chairperson, Annual Meeting 1989
President, 1990

Mid-West Educational Research Association - -Reviewer

Selected College/University Committees and Activities

Member of University Strategic Planning Committee, 2004

Chair, University Committee on Women, 2004---2005

Assistant Chair of University Committee on Women, 2002-2003

Chair of University Computer Advisory Committee, 1998-2003

Member of University Committee on Intellectual Property Rights, 2002-2003

Member of University Committee on Instructional Technology, 2002-2003

Member of University Committee on Budget Priorities, 2001-2002

Member of University Teaching Award Committee, 2002

Member of the University Committee to Evaluate the President, 1996-1998

Member of the University Committee on Research, 1996-97

Member of the University Strategic Planning Committee, 1994-95

Full Member of the Iowa State University Graduate Faculty, 1989-present;

Associate Member of the Iowa State University Graduate Faculty, 1983-1989

Member of 18 Masters or Ph.D. committees; chair of 15 of these committees Fall, 2000

Member of the University Budgetary Advisory Committee, 1991-92

Member of the University Computer Fee Allocation Advisory Committee, 1991-present

Member of the University Computer Advisory Committee, 1990-present

Member of the Regents Advisory Committee for the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, 1992-present; chair in 1994 and 1998

Member of four university-level search committees 1990-present

Member Project Vincent Advisory Committee, 1990-94

Chair, Project Vincent Evaluation Committee, 1991

Member of College of Education Dean's Search Committee, 1989-90

Faculty Senator for College of Education, 1987-1990

Member of University Faculty Appeals Committee, 1985, 1988-90

Faculty Council Representative from College of Education, 1982-85

Faculty Council Executive Board Member, 1984-85

Member of University Lectures Committee, 1987-93

Member of University Committee on Women in Science and Mathematics, 1986-94

Member of University Committee on Women, 1982-1984

Member of the following College of Education Committees:

Computer, Women, Curriculum, NCATE, Extended Learning, Strategic Planning, Promotion and Tenure

Presentations on Educational Computing for University Groups—total of 15

University Human Subjects Committee, 1981-82

Honors and Awards

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
Lifetime Service Award, 2004

Iowa Academy of Education Member, 2001-present

Regents Faculty Excellence Award, 1999

Partnership in Education Award, King/Perkins School, Des Moines Iowa, 1998

Outstanding Service Award, International Society for Technology in Education, 1998

Outstanding Paper Award, Society of Technology in Teacher Education, Annual Meeting, 1996

VEISHA Professor of the Year, College of Education Nominee, 1996

ÒMaking It HappenÓ in Technology - National Award presented by: Private Sector Council of International Society for Technology in Education, 1995

Student Affairs Human Relations Certificate of Recognition, 1995

College of Education Mentor of the Year, 1995

Society for Technology in Teacher Education Award for Best Integration of Information Technology into a Teacher Education Program, 1994

Outstanding Teaching Award, Iowa State University, 1989

Conejo Valley Young Woman of the Year, 1974

Selected National, State, Community and Public Schools Service Activities      

Member of the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School Regents Advisory Committee, 1995-2002. Chair for two years.

Member of the Ames Community Schools District Committee on Diversity, 2000-present

Member of the Ames Community Schools Committee on Technology, 2000-present

Executive Director, National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center, 1995-1997

Member of the Advisory Committee, National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center, 1997-present

Member of the Science Bound Advisory Board, 1994 - present

Member of the Advisory Board for the Department of Energy Education Evaluation Programs, 1994-1997

Member of the National Advisory Board for SuperQuest

Member of the State of Iowa Technology Commission, 1992- 1994

Lecturer on Educational Computing for PTA groups, Scouts, Lions Club, Community Organizations, 1983-present--total over 50

Workshops, Off-Campus Courses in Microcomputer Applications in the Classroom---total of 22

Member, Board of Regents Advisory Committee, Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, 1986-present; chair 1989-90; chair 1994-95

Member, Board of Regents Advisory Committee, Iowa School for the Deaf, 1990-1991

Member, Board of Trustees, Collegiate Presbyterian Church, 1991-1994

Member, District-wide Budgetary Advisory Board, Ames Community Schools, 1986

Other Professional Activities

Reviewer for John Wiley and Sons for the following book manuscripts:
An Introduction to Computer Education
Teachers and Microcomputers
Programming in BASIC for Teachers
A BASIC Guide for Teachers
An Encyclopedia for Applesoft BASIC
A Teacher's Guide To Tool Software

Reviewer for WEST for the following book manuscript:
Computers in Education

Reviewer for the following journals:
Journal of Educational Computing Research
Computers and Human Behavior
Journal of Teacher Education
Journal of Technology and Teacher
Education

References

Dr. Glen Bull, Professor, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia

Dr. Walter Gmelch, Dean, School of Education, University of San Francisco

Dr. Norene Daly, Retired Dean, College of Education, Iowa State University

Dr. Les Sternberg, Dean, College of Education, Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio

Dr. Virgil Lagomarcino, Dean Emeritus, College of Education, Iowa State University

Dr. Allen O. Leland, Retired Dean of Education, California Lutheran College, Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Dr. James Block, Professor, University of California at Santa Barbara