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Vitae of David N. Yearwood
David N. Yearwood, Ph.D. CSTM
Office: Home: Department of Technology 3814 Fairview Dr
College of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA) Grand Forks, ND 58201
University of North Dakota (701) 772-2873
Grand Forks, ND, ND 58202
(701) 777-3061
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND • Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a major in Higher Education and a minor in Industrial
Technology (May, 1999).
• Master of Science degree - Industrial Technology, with an emphasis in Computers and
Electronics UND (August, 1994).
• Bachelor of Science degree - Industrial Technology at Bemidji State University, with an
emphasis in Vocational Education (May, 1992).
• Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronic Systems Technology, Community
College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Georgia (March 1989).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES • Professor, Department of Technology at UND (2007—Present)
• Professor, Program Coordinator, Graduate Director & Chair, Department of Technology at
UND (2007—2014)
• Professor, Department of Technology (2013)
• Associate Professor, Teaching & Learning at UND (2003–2006; Tenured 2006)
• Assistant Professor at UND, Department of Industrial Technical (1998–2003).
• Assistant Professor UND-Lake Region, now Lake Region State College (May 1989–August
1998).
o Simulator installer—two A-10 and one F-16 military simulators and 2 Frasca
single-seater simulators (May 1989— July 1996).
o Department Chair—Trade and Technical Department, UND—Lake Region, 1994–
1998.
• Conducted program evaluation site visit (one of three team members) for Vocational
Education program at Wahpeton’s School of Science for the Electronic program and
completed site report (2006).
• National Association of Industrial Technology visiting accreditation team member (2002)
• Summer Research Project on Neural Network, sponsored by North Dakota Experimental
Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR, Summer, 1993).
• Training monitor: Developed training program for electronic technicians assigned to
Cockpit Procedures Trainer (USAF, May 1985–1987)
• Instructor Trainer in CPR—American Heart Association (1983–1989)
• Past owner and operator, ‘Data Transfer Services’ a video and graphic design business
(1994-1999).
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CLASSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Graduate Courses (Ph.D. program in Teaching and Learning—Higher Education):
Classes Taught Year # Students # Times Taught
T&L 590 – Special Topics 2014 2 1
T&L 590 – Seminar in Higher Education 2003-2004 2 1
T&L 587 – Technology in College Teaching 2003-2006 23 4
T&L 549 – Doc Seminar II 2004-2006 20 3
T&L 545 – Adult Learners 2004-2007 55 4
T&L 586—Assessment in Higher Education 2004-2006 29 4
T&L 539 – College Teaching 2003 6 1
T&L 590: Curriculum in Higher Education 2003-2006 30 4
Graduate Courses (Technology Department): Classes Taught Year # Students # Times Taught
TECH 575 – Seminar in Technology 2008-present 5 1
TECH 545 – Seminar in Technology 2008-present 28 8
Undergraduate Courses:
Classes Taught Year # Students # Times Taught
TECH 300 (Tech 300) – Technology,
Society & the Individual
2007-present 540 15
TECH 211 (Tech 211) – Electric
Circuits and Devices.
2007-2010 85 4
TECH 201 (Tech 201) –
Electromechanical Fundamentals
2007-2009 56 3
TECH 497 -- Smart Computerized
Systems—undergraduate research
(select students)
2008-present 8 3
TECH 451 -- Electronic Control
Systems
2008-present 32 4
IT 441 – Communications. 1999 7 1
IT 341 – Digital Integrated Circuits 1999-2003
2006-present
16 (21) 2 (4)
IT 311/493– PC Hardware and
Emerging Technologies
1999/2002
2008-present
33/72 3/6
IT 301 – Micro-Electric Circuits 1999-2002 11 3
IT 300 – Technology, Society & the
Individual
1998-2003 237 10
IT 211 – Electric Circuits and Devices. 1999-2003 67 8
IT 201 – Electromechanical Systems 1998-2002 79 10
Continuing Education Courses Taught:
• University within the University (U2) – PC Hardware workshops (1999—2001)
• CPR—American Heart Association, Instructor Trainer courses (1983-1989)
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ADVISING & GRADUATE COMMITTEE SERVICE
Full Member of the Graduate Faculty – Spring 2003-Present Doctoral Advisor: 5 students
Doctoral Committee Member 2 student (current)
Doctoral Temporary Advisor: 7 students (2003- Spring 2005)
Temporary Doctoral Advisor: 6 students assigned (2005-2006)
Doctoral Committee Member 15 students (2003-2012)
Masters Thesis Co-Chair: 1 student (2003-2005)
Masters Independent Study Advisor: 6 student (2001-current)
Temporary Masters Independent Study Advisor: 4 students (current)
Masters Committee Member Thesis: 7 students (2004-current)
Graduate Director—Department of Technology (2007-Present)
Completed Dissertations & Theses: Doctoral Advisor:
1. Google Earth in the Middle School Geography Classroom: Its Impact On Spatial Literacy
and Place Geography Understanding of Students. Kerri Westguard (2010)
2. Suitability of Bench Top Metal Lathes in Education. Alex Johnson (2010).
3. Teacher Comments On Students Papers: Do They Affect Writing Apprehension Levels?
Kathleen J. Hanna (2009) (co-chair)
4. A comparative analysis or practitioner and educator preferences regarding accounting
curriculum meeting the 150-hour requirement. David Crawford (2008)
5. Cognitive styles in student use, perception, and satisfaction with online learning. Glenn
Cockerline (2006)
Doctoral Committee Member:
1. Community College Faculty Satisfaction Teaching Online: Does using prepared
curriculum materials matter? Ryan Brovold (2012).
2. Leadership Development in Higher Education: Exploring Model Impact among student
and graduates. Michael Bommarito (2012).
3. A Case Study: Transitioning from a Five-Day School Week to a Four-Day School Week.
Brian Duchscherer (2011).
4. Teen Perceptions of Cellular Phones as a Communication Tool. Denise Jonas (2011)
5. Exploring the Paths to Homelessness: An Ethnographic Study of How Disability,
Educational Achievement, Gender, Foster Care, and Poverty Impacted Lives of Two
Town’ Homeless Shelter Residents. Sandra Arnau-Dewar (2011)
6. Sense of Connection and Learning in Traditional and Online Courses at a Rural-Serving
Community College. Jayne Kiner (2010).
7. Modeling a Longitudinal Relational Research Data System. Michelle Olsen (2010)
8. Tribal College Culture-Based Education Impacts American Indian Students in North
Dakota. LoAnn Nelson (2009)
9. The Assessment and Perception of Computer Skills of Freshmen at the University of Mary.
Kevin Fishbeck (2009)
10. Integrations of Technology in Higher Education Pedagogy. David Georgina (2007)
11. Language and literacy acquisition and maintenance of Sudanese refugee learners.
LaVerne Kingsbury (2007)
12. Learning Style Preferences and Content Exam Performance. William Siders (2006)
13. First-year University Experience and Academic Preparedness. Hilary Kaisershot (2006)
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14. Technology Literacy in the 21st Century: Teacher and Student Outcomes of a Technology
Innovation Program Model. Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe (2004)
15. Mathematical Problem Solving Skills in Undergraduate Pre-Service Teacher Education
Students. Mary Baker (2004)
Masters Advisor:
1. Demand and Supply: College faculty’s perceptions of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and
Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) in Jewelry Design and Production. Patrick
Awotwe (2016)
1. “The Impact of Laboratory Format and Instructional Approach on Students’ Laboratory
Activity Scores in an Electronic Circuit Course. Ademola, Amida (2016) 2. “Marketing via Social Networking sites like Facebook, Twitter ad, MySpace can help
business promote products, retain present customers and expand their customer base.
Rakesh Tennamthotam (2012)
3. “Podcasting in Educational Settings: What Works Best? TzuHan Chen (2012)
4. “Aligning High School Industrial Technology Curricula with National Math Standards.”
Jeff Schneider (2010).
5. “A Study of Green House Gasses, their effects and possible outcomes at University of
North Dakota.” Tushar Deo (2010).
6. “Security Improvements Through Virtualization Utilizing Risk Management and
Configuration Change.” Karl Martin (2009).
7. “Alternative Solutions for the use of Outdated Computer Hardware,” Ben Eriksson.
(2000).
Masters Committee member:
1. “Exposing year 2 medical learners to the clinical reasoning process prior to high fidelity
simulation learning. Phondie Simelane (2016)
2. The North Dakota Brain Drain: Perceptions about Factors that Contribute to North
Dakota’s Outmigration of Graduates. Nancy Bauer (2011)
3. Graphical User Interface Design Factors: College Students’ Perceptions of Electronics
Websites’ Trustworthiness. Zue Anne Zapanta (2010)
4. An Analysis of the Effectiveness of the PEM Fuel Cell Curriculum as Taught to Middle
School Teachers in North Dakota. Amy Boll (2006).
5. Entry Level Graphic Design Students: influences of Sketching on the Development of
Creativity. Elizabeth Becker (2006)
6. Graphics Design: Understanding how Students Learn About and Create Graphic Designs.
Jacalyn Urbaniak (2004)
7. Controlling of Devices Through the Internet. Ravinda Thamma (2001)
8. Comparative Analysis of the Performance of a Traditional Flight Simulator Hydraulic
Motion System to that of a Prototype Roto-Pod Design. Jason Wood (1999)
Supervised BSIT Education major undergraduate student teachers at Red River and Central
High School (2007 – 2012)
Undergraduate Advisor—Department of Technology: (Spring 2007 – Present)
Undergraduate Advisor— Department of Industrial Technology: (Fall 1998 – May 2003)
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES • Development of two new online courses—Tech 300 and Tech 400.
• Developed new graduate course—Tech 575: Technical Problem Solving.
• Develop a variety of pod/vodcast for all classes—ongoing.
• Review and revision of curricular materials to enhance teaching and learning by integrating
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what is learned from empirical research and faculty development activities (ongoing).
• Supplementary curriculum materials—UND Podcast titled, “Statistically Speaking” (2003-
2008).
• Course related audio/video podcast—IT 201—Electromechanical Systems & IT 211—
Electric Circuit and Devices (current—many audio podcasts developed with student
participation)
• Developed stand-alone multimedia module on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for
use by students in IT 201. Field-tested unit with students’ input before final release on CD
ROM (2002 – present—revised Spring 2007).
• Developed two new graduate courses for T&L program of study: T&L 586: Assessment in
Higher Education and T&L 587: Technology in Higher Education (approved, Graduate
Curriculum committee, 2004)
• New preps: T&L 545—Adult Learners; T&L 539—College Teaching; and T&L 590—
Curriculum in Higher Education (2003-2005)
• Worked with Education Department on NCATE self-study as it related to BSIT Education
endorsement for Department of Technology majors (1999—2003 and again from 2007 thru
2012)
• Developed two booklets for use in computer hardware training course (2001-2003)
• Developed computer interactive multimedia module on network computer operation for use
at Lake Region State College, formerly UND-Lake Region (1998 & 1999).
• Developed Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) modules for courses in Electronics and PC
Hardware at UND (1999).
• Developed DOS based interactive multimedia modules using authoring software to teach
electronic course work to practicing technicians employed by ESI/AAI Cooperation,
Dadalean, and Boeing Simulator Maintenance technicians (Fall 1992 - 1994). Modules
were mailed to students in compressed format and included both course work and a variety
of computer test/examinations i.e., True/false questions, matching, multiple choice, and
essay questions which were returned on disk or via e-mail.
• Developed DOS based interactive multimedia college catalog in 1993 which provided
general information about UND-Lake Region, the local area, student services, housing, and
the Simulation Maintenance Technician Program.
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Regional, National, & International Levels:
• Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (JoSoTL) National,
2013-Present).
• Conference proposal reviewer—The Teaching Professor Technology (Fall) & The
Teaching Professor (Spring) conferences, National (2011-Present).
• Board Member, The Teaching Technology conference board, National (2015).
• External reviewer for a candidate under consideration for promotion to full professor for
Northern Illinois University (2012).
• Manuscript reviewer—Creative Education Journal, a unit of Scientific Research Publishing
(SCIRP) (National) (2011—Present).
• Manuscript reviewer—American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) (National)
(2011-Present).
• Conference proposal reviewer—American Society for Engineering Education (National)
(ASEE) (2011-Present).
• Conference proposal reviewer—Association of Technology Management and Applied
Engineering (National) (ATMAE) (2010-Present).
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• Conference proposal reviewer—Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration
(CIEC) (National) (2011-Present).
• Conference planner Manitoba Association for Distributed Learning and Teaching
(MADLaT) (International) (2009-2011).
• Conference proposal reviewer—The Teaching Professor (National) (2007, 2008)
• The Teaching Professor—Conference Advisory Panel—The Teaching Professor (National)
(2007-2009).
• Conference proposal reviewer—Beyond Boundaries (Regional) (2007).
• Conference proposal reviewer—Beyond Boundaries (Regional) (2006).
• Conducted program evaluation site visit (one of three team members) for Vocational
Education program at Wahpeton’s School of Science for the Electronic program and
completed site report (2006).
• Conducted half-day “Faculty Skills Development Training Seminar” for faculty at the
University of Louisiana at Eunice on the topics of: Alternative Course Assessment
Strategies and Online Pedagogy (sponsored by “The Teaching Professor”) (National)
(Summer 2005).
• Conference proposal reviewer—NRMERA (Regional) (2005).
• Conference Co-Chair, (Regional) Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research
Association (NRMERA) annual conference, Custer SD. (October 2004).
• Conference proposal reviewer—NRMERA (Regional).
• Conference proposal reviewer—Internet Processing Systems and Interdisciplinary (ISPI)
Research (International) (2004).
• Advisory member for the Simulation Maintenance Technician program at Lake Region
State College (LRSC, 1999 – present).
University Level:
• Committee member, UND Essential Studies (2015-present).
• UND Programming Task Force—Current committee member
• Guest Panelist at Center for Instructional and Learning Technologies’ Teaching with
Technology workshops (workshops, 2012, 2013, 2014).
• Keynote speaker at awards ceremony—Simulation in Motion-North Dakota (SIMND)
certification program (2013).
• Workshop presentations: ‘Learning to Teach: Facilitating learning’ and ‘Working together
as a team’ (2013).
• UND Provost search committee member (2012)
• Director of Multicultural Student Services search committee (committee chair) (UND
2012)
• Mentor – Alice Clark Mentorship Program (2011-2012)
• Prepared departmental self-study inserts for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Technology Education majors for the Education Department NCATE accreditation team
visit (2007—2012).
• Coordinated campus departmental undergraduate programs self-study report (2012)
• Vice President for Student Affairs, search committee member (UND, 2010)
• Emergency Management search committee member (UND 2010).
• Educational Foundations and Research search committee member (UND, 2010)
• Committee board member Medical Simulation Center (2009-2010)
• Ad Hoc committee member: Core Technology Services (2009)
• Motivational speaker (Trio Programs—2009) “The body-mind connection.”
• Motivational speaker (Wellness Center staff and employees) “Living a successful life via
BMM” (2009)
• UND Presidential Search Committee member (2007)
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• Presenter (faculty development training) Center for Instructional and Learning
Technologies summer technology seminars (2007-Present)
• Campus-wide UND Summer Freshman Orientation speaker—welcome to campus (2004—
2006)
• Feature role in UND Campus Orientation Video (2005/2006)
• Committee member – UND Student Relations Committee (SRC) (2003 – Present)
• UND Outstanding Faculty Awards Committee (OFAC) 2003 – 2005)
• OID sponsored year-long “New Faculty Teacher Seminar Mentor” program (mentored a
Physics faculty member)
• Mentor – Alice Clark Mentorship Program (mentored 5 new faculty members: two in the
Mathematics, two in the Technology department, one in Education (2003-04, 2004-05,
2007-08, 2008-09 academic years)
• Martin Luther King planning committee (2004 – 2006)
• Alice Clark Program Review Group (2003)
• Full member Graduate Faculty (2003 – present)
• Harassment Investigation Team (HIT) member – Committee of Investigators on issues
regarding ‘protected class harassment on campus’ (2002 – present).
• Appointed to serve on the University of North Dakota’s leadership team for the Minnesota
Collaborative Anti-Racism Initiative (MCARI) by UND’s president (2002).
• Case study patient for first year Medical School students studying the athlete’s heart and
sudden death syndrome; participant in a question-answer wrap-up session with a local
physician (Altru Clinic) who facilitated the meeting (ongoing every November: 2002 –
present)
• Faculty review selection committee – both Teaching & Learning and Industrial Technology
department (2001, 2002, & 2005)
• Member UND’s Constitution Committee (2001-2002).
• Advisory Board member of the University within the University (U2) program (1999-2002)
• Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID) consultant (2001-Present—Just about every
semester)
• Faculty Advisor, UND’s Bicycling Club (2001 – 2010)
• Keynote Speaker: Spring Fever Annual Event Program (UND): “Living a Successful Life
via BMM.” (April 25th 2009)
College & Department Level:
• CoBPA Technology Committee (2008—present; chair—2010-12; committee member
2015-present).
• Graduate Director (2007—2014).
• Chair, Department of Technology (2007 – 2014).
• Electronics Emphasis Coordinator, Technology Department (2007 – present).
• T&L Higher Education emphasis Graduate Coordinator (2006).
• T&L Ph.D. Ed.D. Admissions Committee member (2004 - 2006).
• Facilitator, Teaching and Learning faculty Dessert and Discussion series (focus on research
activities) (2004-2006).
• Teaching and Learning (T&L) Co-facilitator, faculty noon seminars (2004-2006).
• T&L Governing Committee (2004).
• T & L Graduate Council (formerly T & L Task Force Committee) member (2003 – 2004).
• Chair Technology Committee – College of Education and Human Development (2004 –
2006).
• PT3 (‘Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology’ in their Classrooms) leadership
grant advisory member (2003-2004).
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• Member Curriculum Committee – College of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA)
(1999-2003).
• Member of a specially created Task Force by the Dean of the College of Business and
Public Administration to provide input on the vision, mission, and name for the college
(2002 - 2003).
• Merit incentive committee member CoBPA (2001-2002).
• Faculty evaluation committee member, tenured and non-tenured education faculty (2000-
present).
• Member of the ‘Extended Faculty Members’ group examining technology and teacher
preparation (Bev Uhlenberg - coordinator of this activity – 1999 – 2003) (2007 – 2012
Linda Holdmand and Barbara Coombs coordinators).
• CoBPA Curriculum committee member (1999 – 2003).
• Hultberg Lectureship committee member (1998).
Community Involvement:
• Co-Director, the Jewel and Randolph Yearwood Educational Technology Foundation (a
non-profit registered organization)—2011 – present)
• President of the ‘Friends of Turtle River State Park,’ an advocacy group (2003 – 2013).
• Vice President Grand Forks Soccer Board (2005 – 2006).
• Committee member, Safe Kids of Grand Forks (sponsored by Altru Hospital). (2008 –
present).
• Assisted with Safe Kids safety clinic at Century Elementary school (2009).
• Grand Forks Greenway ad hoc committee to study bike paths (2010).
• Assistant Girls Soccer coach ages 12-13 (2003 – 2004).
• Raised approximately $6050.00 on a stationary trainer (1424 miles) which I donated to the
Salvation Army to help individuals/families affected by the Katrina hurricane (August
2005).
• Raised approximately $17,197.00 by riding across the state of North Dakota (three rides
totaling 821 miles (1999-2001) to provide financial assistance to three children and two
adults with medical expenses associated cancer and a kidney transplant.
• Served as a committee member of a non-profit organization called Alternative Sports Inc.,
and provided assistance in writing grants for this non-profit organization from: local
businesses, Grand Forks Park district, Knight Foundation, and Bremer grants to support a
variety of outdoor activities (estimated amounts received totaled some $65,529.05 (1998—
2004)
• Co-presenter with education faculty member at seven-week workshop for fathers and their
children (2003)
• Local Church - Teacher and substitute adult teacher Sunday School class (1999 –2001)
• Commander of a local non-denomination outreach program called AWANA for young
children, Pre-school through 6th grade (1998 – 2000).
Other Service:
• Currently working with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BC/BS) and Gate City Bank of Fargo on
behalf of the Jewel and Randolph Education Technology Foundation (co-director of a
registered non-profit organization). Provided 245 computers to educational and community
organizations in Ghana, Liberia, Jamaica, The Rolette Public School District, and the
Devils Lake Native American Educational Advisory Committee, Devils Lake). (2011 to
present)
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PUBLICATIONS/PERFORMANCES/EXHIBITS Publication Record Refereed articles
• Chang, I., & Yearwood, D. (2017). A Microsoft Kinect-based Gesture System to Enhance
3D Visual Communication in Virtual Collaboration. ATMAE Conference Proceedings
(peer review paper in proceedings). Reference # 0032_0046_003521.
• Yearwood, Cox, & Cassidy (2016) “Connection Engagement and Empowerment: A
Course Design Model.” Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Transformative Dialogues (8), 3
1-16.
• Johnson, A., & Yearwood, D. (2014). “The Metallurgical Challenge: A Meaningful
Learning Activity.” Technology Interface International Journal (TIJU). Spring/Summer.
(14), 2, 54-62.
• Hanna, K., & Yearwood, D. (2012). “The Impact of Technology on Student Perceptions of
Instructor Comments.” The Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology (JoTLT)
1(1), 24-34.
• Yearwood, D., & Johnson, A., (2012). “Assessing the viability of bench-top versus full
scale industrial lathes to teach fundamental machining concepts. ASEE. June 2012.
(http://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/annual-
conference/2012/program-schedule/call-for-papers).
Paper can be found at:
http://www.asee.org/search/proceedings?search=yearwood&commit=Search
• Johnson, A., & Yearwood, D. (2012). “Bench Top and Industrial Metal Lathes—
Differences and Similarities”. Technology Interface International Journal (TIJU).
Spring/Summer. (12), 2.
• Yearwood, D. (2009). The Dynamic Classroom: Engaging students in higher education
(Book chapter) “Podcast, A tool to pique curiosity, evoke a response, and create
opportunities for student engagement.” Atwood Publishing, ISBN number: 978-1-891859-
77-9.
• Yearwood, D. (2005). Is Your Selection of Content Delivery Vehicles Closely Aligned With
Your Pedagogical Goals? Essays in Education—Online Journal—14
• Yearwood, D. (2004). Troubleshooting in Technical Education. ATEA Journal, 32(3), 8-12
• Yearwood, D. & Spangler. R. (2002) Practical Suggestions For Integrating Technology
into Classroom Instruction. ATEA Journal, 29(4), 6-9.
• Yearwood, D. (2001) Technology and Its Many Variants: Myths, Half-Truths, and
Realities. The Researcher, 19(1), 19-27.
Book Reviews
• Yearwood, D. (2005). Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies, and Application [“Review of
the book manuscript: Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies, and Application] Educational
Reviewers.
• Yearwood, D. & Arnau Dewar, S. (2005). Becoming Adult Learners: Principles and
Practice for Effective Development [“Review of the book: Becoming Adult Learners:
Principles and Practice for Effective Development”]. Teaching & Learning: The Journal of
Natural Inquiry and Reflective Practice, 19(3),
• Yearwood, D. (2005). Textbook review for Pearson Education Publisher—Comments to
the authors for the second edition of the text Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies, and
Application [“Review of the book: Online Learning: Concepts, Strategies, and
Application].
• Yearwood, D (2004) Multiple intelligences and adult literacy [“Review of the book:
Multiple intelligences and adult literacy A sourcebook for practitioners”]. Teaching &
Learning: The Journal of Natural Inquiry and Reflective Practice, 18,124-126
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Editorial Reviewed, Conference Referred, and Other Non-Refereed Articles
• Yearwood, D. (August, 2014). Getting Back to Learner-Centered Teaching: Some
ePedagogical Approaches Worth Considering. CILT Connection. III(1).
• Cox, R., & Yearwood, D. (January, 2013). In Defense of Teaching. The Teaching
Professor. 27(1)
• Yearwood, D., & Johnson, A., (2012). “Assessing the viability of bench-top versus full
scale industrial lathes to teach fundamental machining concepts. ASEE. June 2012.
• Yearwood, D (2009) Models of Innovative and Best Practices in Teaching and Learning
booklet. Office of Instructional Development. An Alternative Final Oral and Written
Semester Test.
• Cockerline, G., & Yearwood, D. (2009). Perceptual Modalities: The Interface Between the
Students And Web-Based Learning. EDUlearning 09. (International) ISBN 978-84-612-
9802-0
• Yearwood, D. (2008). Notes from a teacher—Teaching Tips—“Engagement Makes a
Difference.” University of Manitoba—University Teaching Services 17(1) (International).
• Yearwood, D. (2005). Does Your Teaching With Technology Promote Good Pedagogy?
Sun Conference, University of Texas at El Paso.
• Yearwood, D (2005). Transforming Teaching and Learning Through Alternative
Assessment. Faculty professional development. Louisiana State University at Eunice
• Yearwood, D. (2005). Web-Enhanced Instruction is Mostly About Understanding
Electronic Pedagogy. Faculty professional development. Louisiana State University at
Eunice.
• Yearwood, D., & Yearwood, J. (2004). Computer Technology in Early Childhood: Fad or
Necessity? Prairie Children—North Dakota Association for the Education of Young
Children. (pp. 10-11).
• Diez, R., Yearwood, D., & Huang, L. (2004). Characteristics of An Industrial Technology
Capstone Course. ASEE. May 2004.
Published Abstracts
• The Teaching Professor—Louisiana. “How to SCALE UP your Traditional Classroom”
(Yearwood, May, 2013).
• The Teaching Professor—Washington, DC. “Enriching the Classroom with CEE”
(Yearwood, June, 2009).
• The Teaching Professor—Orlando, Fl. “Learning styles and online learning—how are they
related?” (Cockerline & Yearwood, 2008)
• The Teaching Professor—Orlando, FL. “Thou shalt and thou shalt not.” (2008)
• The Teaching Professor—Atlanta, GA. “Podcasting, an opportunity for exploring course
content beyond what might be possible in traditional classroom settings.” (2007)
• Beyond Boundaries—“Is Your Teaching with Technology Influenced by Electronic
Pedagogy?” September 2006)
• The Teaching Professor— Nashville, TN. “Understanding the alphabet of PowerPoint to
avoid emphasizing “C” more than “D” and “D” more than “E” (May 2006)
• The Teaching Professor Faculty Skills Development Seminar (2005). Alternative course
assessment strategies and Online pedagogy. Louisiana State University at Eunice
• The Teaching Professor—Woodfield/Schaumburg, IL. “Using Technology in Our
Classrooms: From Surviving to Thriving (top ten repeat presentation from 2003) & Is
There a Point to PowerPoint” (2005)
• The Teaching Professor—Pittsburg, PA. “Using Technology in Our Classrooms: From
Surviving to Thriving” (2004)
• The Collaboration for the advancement of college teaching and learning (2003).
“Technologically United: For Better or Worse?”
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• “Creating Active Learning Environments with Instructional Technologies” (March 2001).
American Technical Education Association
• “Creating more active learning environments with technology.” North Dakota Conference
on Educational Improvement: Coming together to create a brighter tomorrow (September
1999).
• “Technology as an Instructional Tool.” Seventeenth Anniversary Conference – Northern
Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (1999)
Works in Progress
Submitted and under review
Four articles and one book at various stages of completion:
• Implicit versus explicit instructions in the electronic laboratory setting (Ademola,
Yearwood, & Chang).
• Computer-based Instruction for Enhancing Medical Students’ Clinical Reasoning Skills
(Simelane, Chang, Yearwood, & Allen). The targeting journal is Academic Medicine.
Impact Factor 2.934; SJR: 1,655 (Q1). Proposed CoBPA JQL Level 4.
• “Simulation, a viable option for teaching electro-mechanical fundamentals” (Yearwood).
• “How visual images facilitate and hinder student learning” (Kenney, L.; Yearwood. D, &
Chang. I.)
• Conducting research into the use and integration of ‘smart systems’—PLCs and RFIDs—
for consumer and commercial application (Yearwood)
• Book—Ten +2 Commandments for Using Popular Technologies in a Pedagogically
Responsible Manner (Yearwood).
Research
• IRB approved research—Universal Internet in Rural Communities: Uses, Needs, and
Concerns (2011—2014). A study of Internet network distribution within North Dakota, the
providers and users of services that involves an examination of the “digital divide’ within
the U.S. between urban and rural population and what may be necessary to close gap.
• Extensive research into the development of a model exemplifying student-centered
classroom practices: CEE—Connection, Engagement, Empowerment (2010—present).
• Classroom research into simulation as an option for teaching electro-mechanical concepts;
PLC and RFID as control systems for commercial and consumer operations (2010—
present).
• IRB approved research—Departmental Chairs’ handbook—“So, you wish to become a
department chair?” (2007-2009)
• IRB approved research—faculty and students—Is Your Teaching with Technology
Influenced by Electronic Pedagogy? (2005 – 2007).
• IRB approved research; student use of CD ROM multimedia modules to teach
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) operation (2003-2005).
• IRB approved classroom assessment with a team of UND faculty (four members, each from
different disciplines). Collaborative efforts centers on focus groups formed to consider
students’ perspectives on assessment (2002 – 2005)
• IRB approved research; the development of instructional modules to aid classroom learning
– BUSH year-long study (2001-2002). Study has since evolved into an examination of
Online instructional methodologies (study is ongoing).
• Action research; student use of CD ROM multimedia modules to teach Programmable
Logic Controllers (PLC) operation (fall – 2002).
• Action research; troubleshooting techniques within Industrial Technology emphasis areas:
graphic design, manufacturing, electronics, and computer applications
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• IRB approved study; faculty comfort level, use and perception of instructional technology
in their classroom, Northern Rocky Mountain Education Research Association (NRMERA
membership – 2001).
• Follow-up study of freshman students – Effects of Different Methods for Introducing
Incoming Freshman Students’ to Computer Networks – UND-Lake Region – Fall 2000)
• IRB approved research; a comparison of instructor assisted multimedia versus stand-alone
interactive multimedia methodologies for teaching computer network operation (1999)
• IRB approved research project; UND-Lake Region (August 1998), “A Comparative
Analysis of Interactive Multimedia and Instructor-Led Demonstration in Teaching
Operation of Networked Computers”
• IRB approved research; Comparative Analysis of Multimedia Media College Catalog with
Tradition Printed College Catalogs (July, 1993)
• Summer research project; (supervised by Dr. Wang) Neural Network, sponsored by ND
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR, Summer, 1993)
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Keynote Addresses and Invited Presentations
• Workshop presenter at “Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment—The 2017
Virtual Conference:” Getting back to basics with ePedagogy: Understanding and
effectively using classroom technologies to promote student centered learning
environments (February 2017).
• Workshop presenter at 2016 Simulation in Motion (November, 2016). UND’s School of
Medicine—Working Together: Making mistakes and learning as a team.
• Invited speaker (October, 2016), Laker Region State College at the Grand Forks Air Force
Base (GF AFB)—Lake Region and GF AFB faculty; “21st Century Classrooms: The
Difference/Similar Phenomenon.”
• Keynote Lecture on technology in the classroom—ePedagogy and one workshop to
extension faculty—College in High School (CiHS) annual conference at the University of
Minnesota at Crookston (May 2016).
• Conducted 4 ½ day series of faculty development workshops on appropriate uses of
instructional technologies in the classroom (June 8-12th 2015). Developed training materials
and was the facilitator at the Summer Institute at Jefferson Community College, New York.
• Conducted ½ day staff workshop for Jefferson Community College—Connect, Engage, and
Empower (June 12th 2015).
• Faculty development summer workshop (University of North Dakota) sponsored by Center
for Instruction Learning Technologies: “Conceptualizing and Designing your Course”
(May, 2015).
• Keynote Lecture and ½ day faculty development workshops—“CEE, An integrated model
to enhance teaching and learning throughout the academy.” Jefferson Community
College, Watertown, NY. (January 2015)
• Keynote Lecture “Focusing the Frenzy: Student Engagement and Technology”.
University of the West Indies, Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. (September, 2014)
• Faculty development summer workshop (University of North Dakota) sponsored by Center
for Instruction Learning Technologies: “Backwards course design and assessment,
course delivery methods” (May, 2014)
• Keynote Lecture and ½ day faculty development workshops—The University of Mona,
Jamaica, West Indies—“Stimulating and Motivating Students in the University Classroom
Using 21st Century Technologies” (October 2013).
• Full day faculty development workshops—University of South Dakota, School of Health
Sciences: A Learner-Centered Perspective to Teaching & Learning: The 21st Century
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Difference” and “Multimedia as a Multi Modal Approach to Teaching & Learning”
(August 2013).
• Xavier University in Louisiana. Online workshops: Student Centered Learning (May 2013)
• Keynote speaker—Elgin Community College in Illinois: “Harnessing the power of
technology to connect with students.” Afternoon workshop presenter: “Facilitating
purposeful learning with technology” (January 2013).
• The Teaching Professor Workshop—Austin, TX (two day workshops): “Infusing Learner-
Centered Strategies into Your Course” (January 2013).
• Delivered the Keynote and conducted all-day faculty development workshops (June
2012)—The InterAmerican University in Puerto Rico. Keynote: “Rethinking Classroom
Practices in the 21st Century—Making a Case for a Multimedia Approach to Teaching and
Learning.” Two other workshops: “CEE—A Model for Integrating Technology to Enhance
Teaching and Learning”; and, “Thinking about your use of technology—determining what
you wish to accomplish and identifying technological tools to help you accomplish selected
tasks.”
• Faculty development workshop (University of North Dakota summer workshops sponsored
by Center for Instruction Learning Technologies—“Using classroom technologies” (two
sessions—face-to-face focused and online focused) (June, 2012).
• BYOT CILT sponsored iPad workshop—“Beginning basics and academic apps” (May,
2012).
• Delivered Keynote and day long faculty development workshops—The College of
Brockport State University of New York (State University of New York system--
SUNY)—Improving Teacher Practice via Effective Engagement (January 2012).
• The Teaching Professor Workshop (two day workshops): Infusing Learner-Centered
Strategies into Your Course (January 2012).
• The Teaching Professor—Open Session forum: Technology in Higher Educations; the
Role(s) of Technology; & Constructive/Disruptive Technologies (2011)
• Faculty development workshop. School of Aviation—“Best Practices in Education and e-
Pedagogy” (June, 2011)
• Faculty development workshop (University of North Dakota summer workshops sponsored
by Center for Instruction Learning Technologies—“Effective ways to using classroom
technologies” (July, 2011).
• Faculty Development workshop—St Thomas University in Minneapolis, “Effective way
to Connect with, Engage, and Empower Students” (January 2011)
• Keynote speaker—Rochester Institute of Technology’s Faculty Institute on Teaching
and Learning (FITL) Conference. “Connection + Engagement = Empowerment (CEE)”
Rochester, NY (May 2010).
• Keynote speaker—Teaching Professor Annual Conference (Cambridge, MA):
“Assessing the Opportunities and Challenges of Using Classroom Technologies: What is
Lost and What is gained” (May 2010)
• Presented at a faculty development workshop at UND sponsored by CILT—“Podcast:
Anytime, Anyplace, On-Demand Instruction” (May 2010).
• Keynote speaker—Elgin Community College: CEE—Connect Engage Empower.
workshop presenter: Electronic Pedagogy (September 2010).
• Center for Instructional learning Technologies—(Online) “Teaching with Technology,”
Seminar (August 2010)
• Technology Trends Forum sponsored by CILT: “Clickers … Is that your final answer?
Enhanced student learning using clickers in the classroom (March 2010)
• Keynote speaker—Murray State University’s (MSU) Center for Teaching and
Technology Forum: “Empower, Engage, Connect” (October 2009).
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• Presenter, Office of Instructional Development “Assessing the Opportunities and
Challenges of Using Classroom Technologies: What is Lost and What is Gained” (October
2009)
• Presenter, Aerospace summer faculty development workshop—“What is the Point in
PowerPoint?” (June, 2009)
• Two CILT faculty development workshops presentations—Guest Panelist—“Effective
Utilization of Classroom Technologies” and, “Getting to the Point With Your PowerPoint
Presentations.” (May 2009)
• Presenter, CILT summer faculty development workshops—“Effective Use of PowerPoint
in Teaching and Learning” (2008)
• Presenter, two CILT faculty development workshops—“Enhancing Course Content with
Podcast” and, “Could you get to the Point with Your PowerPoint?” (2007)
• Presenter—UND New Faculty Teaching Seminar—sponsored by OID (2004 & 2005)
• Workshop presenter – Faculty, staff, and students at the Center for Rural Health. “Effective
use of PowerPoint as a Communications Tool.” (September 2004)
• Workshop presenter – Graduate Teaching Assistants – ‘Classroom Technologies – Their
use in academic environments’ (August 2004)
• Faculty development workshop for faculty at the College of Nursing, ‘Is Your Teaching
Reaching? Creative ways to Use Instructional Technology in the Classroom” (in-service
training, November 2003)
• Panelist, “Reflecting on Teaching,” An All-Campus Colloquium” sponsored by OID and
Archibald Bush Foundation (2003)
• Presenter, Graduate Students in Adult Education Class – “Technology and the Adult
Learner.” (November 2003)
• Lead presenter, faculty noon, Lunch Box Seminars – “Technologically United: For Better
or Worse” (October 2003)
• Workshop presenter – Graduate Teaching Assistants – ‘Classroom Technologies – The
Toys versus Tools Debate’ (August 2003)
• Motivational speaker - Red Lake Falls high school (Spring 2003) All school gathering,
“Life After High School.”
• Facilitator for a semester long Faculty Study Seminar (FSS) on the topic of “Online
Instruction in the 21st century” (Fall 2002 semester)
• Presenter to faculty at the Odegard School of Aerospace and Sciences—“Lamentations of a
Technologically Challenged Faculty” (October 30th 2002)
• Workshop presenter – Graduate Teaching Assistants—“Lamentations of an IT Faculty”
(August 2002)
• Guest presenter to education doctoral students—“Appropriate and inappropriate use of
technology in classroom” (March 2001 – 2003)
• Motivational speaker - Red Lake Falls high school (Spring 2000 & 2001) seniors on: “The
Senioritist Malady and the Importance of a College Education.”
• Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) presenter on the topics of “Classroom Instructional
Technologies and Plagiarism” (Fall 2001)
• Workshop presenter – Graduate Teaching Assistants—“Using Technology in the
Classroom” (August 2001)
• Speaker at the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards: “Creating More
Active Learning Environments With Technology” November 22nd 1999
• Presenter at a Bush Funded Consortium conference in Bismarck for two-year colleges on,
“Appropriate Methods of Integrating Technology Into The Classroom.” (1997)
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International Refereed
• The Inter-American University in Puerto Rico. “CEE—A Model for Integrating
Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning”; and, “Thinking about your use of
technology—determining what you wish to accomplish and identifying technological tools
to help you accomplish selected tasks” (2012).
• Manitoba Association of Distributed Learning Technologies (MADLaT). “What’s the Point
in PowerPoint?” (Yearwood). (May, 2010)
• EDUlearn09—International Conference of Education and New Learning Technologies,
Barcelona Spain (Virtual Presention). Perceptual Modalities: The Interface Between The
Students and Web-Based Learning (Cockerline and Yearwood, July, 2009)
• Manitoba Association of Distributed Learning Technologies (MADLaT). “Clickers: tools
for engagement or tools of distraction?” (Yearwood and Cockerline). (May, 2009)
• Manitoba Association of Distributed Learning (MADLaT). “Visual, Auditory, &
Kinesthetic Learners: Does one size fits all?” (Cockerline and Yearwood). Technologies
(May, 2009)
• The International society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISoTL),
Vancouver, BC, Canada. “Students’ perceptions and the realities of using technology as a
tool for independent study.” (September, 2005)
National Refereed
• The Teaching Professor conference—New Orleans, Louisiana. “How is your pedagogical
and technological marriage—what are the levels of cooperation and compromises?”
October, 2015).
• The Teaching Professor conference—Denver, Colorado. “Top 10 things you should know
and be able to do on your iPad” (October, 2014)
• Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering—Nashville, TN. “How
can faculty make their work in the classroom compelling?” (2012).
• Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering—Panama City, FL.
“How realistic—appearance and operational—should electronic simulation software be in
order to provide the desired training effect?” (2010)
• MERLOT—San Jose, CA. “How Sure Are You That Your Students’ Clickers are Making
the Right Connection?” (Yearwood and Cockerline, August 2009)
• MERLOT—San Jose, CA. Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learners and Online Learning
(Cockerline and Yearwood, August, 2009)
• The Teaching Professor—Washington, DC. “Enriching the Classroom with CEE”
(Yearwood, June, 2009).
• The Teaching Professor—Orlando, FL. “Learning styles and online learning—how are they
related?” (Cockerline and Yearwood, May, 2008).
• The Teaching Professor—Orlando, FL. “Thou shalt and Thou shalt Not” (May, 2008)
• The Teaching Professor—Atlanta, GA. “Podcasting, an opportunity for exploring course
content beyond what might be possible in traditional classroom settings” (May, 2007)
• The Teaching Professor— Nashville, TN. “Understanding the alphabet of PowerPoint to
avoid emphasizing “C” more than “D” and “D” more than “E” (May, 2006)
• The Teaching Professor—Woodfield/Schaumburg, IL. “Is there a point to PowerPoint?”
(May 2005)
• Repeat Presentation—Back by Popular Request—The Teaching Professor, Pittsburg, PA.
“Using Technology in Our Classrooms: From Surviving to Thriving” (May 2005—
presentation rated one of top 10 by conference attendees)
• Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning at El Paso TX: “Does Your Teaching with
Technology Promote Good Pedagogy?” (March 2005)
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• Lead presenter at National Association of Industrial Technologist (NAIT): “A Multimedia
Approach to Teaching Programmable Logic Controllers (October 2004)
• The Teaching Professor—Pittsburg, PA. Using Technology in Our Classrooms: From
Surviving to Thriving (May 2004)
• Workshop presenter at the 2002 National Association of Industrial Technologist (NAIT)
conference
• Four presentations:
• ‘Troubleshooting – No IT Program Should be Without IT.’
• Co-Presenter – ‘The Capstone Sequence – Many Roles’
• Co-Presenter – ‘Program Assessment – Assessment Plan for an Existing IT
Program’
• Co-Presenter – ‘Distance Learning and Live Demonstrations via Video Capture,
NetMeeting, and ITV’
• Presenter at American Technical Education Association’ s national conference, ‘Creating
Active Learning Environments with Instructional Technologies’ (March 2002)
• Presenter at National Association of Industrial Technologist (NAIT) – ‘Creating More
Active Learning Environments with Technology (November 2000)
• Presenter at the NAIT national conference: ‘Multimedia and Traditional Classroom
Methodologies – Effects on Students’ Retention and Attitudes.’ (November 1999)
Regional Refereed and Non-Referred
• Reflection on Teaching—an all campus Colloquium on the scholarship of teaching and
learning (held in conjunction with the ND General Education Council’s Statewide Summit:
“High Impact Practices: Active Learning (September, 2011).
• Online Technology Showcase—demonstrations about the use of Snagit and Camtasia in
online courses—CILT (March 4, 2010)
• Reflection on Teaching—An All Campus Colloquium: “Creating Active Learning
Environments: Teaching with Classroom Response Systems.” (October 2009)
• Reflection on Teaching—An All Campus Colloquium: “Electronic Pedagogy: Translating
Teaching for the Digital Classroom” (October 2009)
• Reflection on Teaching—An All Campus Colloquium – Poster Session: Developing an
Alternative Final Test (October 2009)
• Lead presenter, Beyond Boundaries workshop: “Is Your Teaching with Technology
Influenced by Electronic Pedagogy?” (2006)
• Workshop presenter, Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association
(NRMERA) – “The Pedagogy of Electronic Technologies for Self-Study” (Jackson Hole,
WY. October 2005)
• Lead presenter, Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA)
– “Electronic Pedagogy—Is it Really That Different From Plain Old Vanilla Pedagogy?”
(Jackson Hole, WY. October 2005)
• Lead presenter Beyond Boundaries workshop: “What’s the Point in PowerPoint?”
September 2004) Request made for a second presentation of the same workshop in the
afternoon
• Lead presenter Beyond Boundaries workshop: “Pre-Service Teachers & Technology in the
Classroom: How Well Are Their Students Learning?” (September 2004)
• Workshop presenter at Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association
(NRMERA) – “Using Technology in Our Classrooms – From Surviving to Thriving”
(Jackson Hole, WY. October 2003)
• Co-presenter, The Collaboration for Advancement for Advancing Teaching and Learning in
Minneapolis – ‘Technologically United: For Better or Worse’ (2003)
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• Workshop presenter, Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association
(NRMERA) – “Extending Visual Learning – Another Instructional Model in a Teacher’s
Repertoire” (Estes Park, CO. October 2002)
• Co-presenter, Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA) –
“Instructional Technology: The Promise and the Reality” (Jackson, WY October 2001)
• Presenter, Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association’s (NMERA)
annual conference on October 4-7 on research gathered from two research ventures
conducted at Lake Region State College (LRSC) concerning the ‘Effects of Using
Technology in the Classroom’ (October 2000)
• Presenter, 30th Annual North Dakota All Service Conference for community colleges on
ways to integrate instructional technology into the classroom environment (August 9th
2000)
• Presented research paper, ‘Technology and the Classroom’ at the 17th annual NRMERA
conference “Technology as an Instructional Tool (Jackson WY October 1999)
• Presenter, North Dakota Conference on Educational Improvement (conference for
Educational Administrators): “Creating More Active Learning Environments With
Technology” September 27-28th 1999
GRANTS & CONTRACTS
• UND Seed money for rural North Dakota study, “Universal Internet in Rural Communities:
Uses, Needs, and Concerns” (Spring 2011, $14,850.99)
• Summer equipment grant—Implementation of Smart Room Concepts—OID $2500.00
(2008)
• Summer professor development grant—Curriculum Development and Equipment (2007)
• Co-writer, grant to fund three ‘media equipped classroom’ in Starcher Hall, rooms. 143,
148, & 255: $55,000.00 from Student Technology Fee committee (Spring 2008)
• ‘A multidimensional approach to online calculus homework with a diverse feedback
feature’ Zeer, R. – Co-PI & Yearwood, D. Co-PI 2006. Funding source: National Science
Foundation (NSF) for the amount of $142,042.00—NSF 0632554. Proposal Status—
proposal not funded
• ‘Application of Dynamic Modeling to Study Interactive Process Factors in Teacher
Development and Student Learning’ (Yearwood, D. – PI & Jensen, D. Post-doctoral
research assistant, 2005). Funding source: Faculty CEHD Research Seed Money for the
amount of $38,440.00—proposal not funded
• Summer Graduate Research Professorship award of $6000.00—a study which included
three graduate students to examine the concept of “Electronic Pedagogy” (Summer 2005)
• Co-writer, grant to fund three ‘media equipped classroom’ in Education building, rm. 201,
208, & 301: $44,622.00 from Student Technology Fee committee (Spring 2005)
• Lead writer, grant to fund a ‘media equipped classroom’ in Education building, rm. 203:
$13,603.00 from Student Technology Fee committee (Spring 2004)
• Received a Bush Foundation Faculty Development Grant to explore issues related to
teaching and learning using the Internet $4000.00 (May 2001 & Summer 2003)
• Instructional development and travel grants (1999-2004) $10,500.00 & $5550.00
respectively
• Wrote a request for 38 recycled computers from Altru Hospital to be utilized in a newly
developed class—PC Hardware—and for use in one-day PC Hardware workshops
sponsored by the U2 program on campus, a market value of approximately $15,200.00
(Summer 1999).
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Associate member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Electronic
Manufacturing Engineers, an institution for the advancement of scientific knowledge in the
field of Manufacturing Engineering.
• Epsilom Pi Tau, an international honorary organization for professions in technology
(Trustee)
• Alpha Phi Sigma, an Honorary Scholastic Society, lifetime member.
• Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering ATMAE)
• Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA)
Certification:
• Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM)
• A+ Certification – An industry wide, vendor neutral program developed and sponsored by
CompTia (the Computing Technology Industry Association).
• A+ Core Service Technician
• A+ DOS/Microsoft Windows Service Technician
• Vocational Credential, North Dakota State Board for Vocational Education (1989—1998).
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION/CONSULTING ACTIVITIES • Successfully completed the Association of Technology Management and Applied
Engineering (ATMAE) accreditation training – the agency responsible for granting
accreditation to Industrial Technology programs in the United States. (2010, 2012, 2014).
• Completed training on ‘Unlawful Harassment of Students’ as a member of a university
committee formed to deal with protected class harassment issues on campus (2003 & 2004)
• Completed training as a faculty member on the ‘Student Relations Committee (SRC)’
(2003 & 2004)
• Faculty related ‘Discussion Series’ noon ‘Box Lunch’ sessions on a variety of student
learning, teaching, assessment issues, grading battles, learning to think, student writing,
instructional issues, etc (1999 - present)
• Formal Training in the following areas: Programmable Logic Controllers (manufacture
sponsored training – Border States Electric Supply, Grand Forks; college/conference
focused workshops training – National Association of Industrial Technology); and micro-
controllers (Parallax systems, 2002)
• Successfully completed the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT)
accreditation training – the agency responsible for granting accreditation to Industrial
Technology programs in the United States (2002).
• Completed program/curriculum assessment training – OID sponsored workshop (2001) by
Philip Way Ph.D., University of Ohio, and follow-up training (2002).
• Received training on issues related to web course development which includes: how
students learn online, teaching online, planning online courses, creating online discussions,
and online testing issues – Learning Resources Network (LEARN, 2002).
• Completed A+ Certification examination (A+ Core Service Technician Exam – CompTia
Certification Program) 2001.
• Completed A+ Certification examination (A+ DOS/Microsoft Windows Service
Technician Exam – CompTia Certification Program) 2001.
• Continuing education training in computer graphic design (1995 & 1996).
• Continuing Education Training Advanced PC Troubleshooting, Data Tech Institute (1996).
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• Continuing Education Training with Northwest Aerospace Training Cooperation (NATCO)
on simulation systems (Minnesota, Summer 1995).
• Continuing Education Training with Boeing on simulation systems at Castle AFB,
California (Summer 1991).
Consulting Activities: • Conducted 4 ½ day series of faculty development workshops on appropriate uses of
instructional technologies in the classroom (June 8-12th 2015). Developed training materials
and was the facilitator at the Summer Institute at Jefferson Community College, New York.
• Conducted ½ day staff workshop for Jefferson Community College—Connect, Engage, and
Empower (June 12th 2015)
• Keynote Lecture and ½ day faculty development workshops—“CEE, An integrated model
to enhance teaching and learning throughout the academy.” Jefferson Community
College, Watertown, NY. (January 2015)
• Faculty development workshops—Focusing the Frenzy: Student Engagement and
Technology. University of the West Indies, Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
(September, 2014)
• Faculty development workshops—Student Centered Learning. University of the West
Indies, Mona, Jamaica. (October 2013)
• Faculty development workshops—Blended and online learning. University of South
Dakota. (August 2013)
• Faculty development workshops—Student Centered Learning. Xavier University,
Louisiana. (May 2013)
• Faculty development workshops—Harnessing the power of technology to connect with
students. Elgin Community College. (January 2013).
• Conducted two day faculty development workshop with two other education consultants
from Penn State University—sponsored by Magna. The Teaching Professor Workshop:
“Infusing Learner-Centered Strategies into your Course” (January 2013).
• Conducted a pre-conference (3 ½ hours) workshop to international and national educators
attending The Teaching Professor conference: Multimedia: A Multi-Modal Approach to
Teaching and Learning (June, 2012).
• Conducted day long faculty development workshops—The College of Brockport State
University of New York (State University of New York system--SUNY)—Improving
Teacher Practice via Effective Engagement (January 2012).
• Conducted two day faculty development workshop with two other education consultants
from Penn State University—sponsored by Magna. The Teaching Professor Workshop:
“Infusing New Energy in a Familiar Course—strategies, Activities and Assignment”
(January 2012).
• Conducted one day workshop with Chief academic officers of eight Chiropractic
Colleges in the US and select administration (workshop at NYCC—Connecting, Engaging,
and Empowering Faculty (October 2011)
• Conducted a day long faculty development workshops—New York Chiropractic College.
Using Technology to Enhance Teaching & Learning. (July 2011).
• Delivered a faculty development workshop at the UND University Medical School—
Teaching and Learning: Best Practices. Workshop sponsored by Sun Simulation User
Network (March 2011)
• Conducted day long faculty development workshops—St. Thomas University. Electronic
or ePedagogy & the Power of CEE in Teaching and Learning. (January 2011)
• Conducted two faculty development workshops—New York Chiropractic College.
Understanding Best Practices and the Implications for Teaching & Learning. (January
2011).
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• Faculty development workshops—Elgin Community College. Electronic Pedagogy and its
Implications for Education & Effective Utilization of Pod/Vodcast in Education
(September 2010).
• Two day faculty development workshops—University of Arkansas Wally Cords Teaching
and Faculty Support Center Retreat. Workshop titles: CEE; Clickers; Electronic Pedagogy;
podcasts; and Finding Balance (August 2010).
• Conducted day long faculty development workshops—University of Minnesota at
Moorhead. Teaching, Finding Balance, and Achieving CEE (August 2010).
• Workshop presenter—Rochester Institute of Technology—open session discussing the
implications of CEE (2010).
• Workshop presenter: “In What way(s) is Electronic Pedagogy different from Traditional
Vanilla Pedagogy?” (Murray State University) (October 2009).
• “Electronic Pedagogy: Using Technology Responsively and Effectively in Academe—Four
hour workshop to international and national educators attending the Teaching Professor
Pre-Conference Workshop (2009).
• Conducted faculty development workshops—all faculty from three campuses—Center
Community Colleges (CCC) “Promoting student learning with classroom technologies”
(January 2009).
• Conducted faculty development workshops Medcenter One College of Nursing—all
faculty. “Electronic Pedagogy: The Intersection of Technology and Education.” (May
2008).
• Conducted Outpost Line-Worker Qualification Training, Minnkota Power Cooperative
Inc. (February-March 2007).
• Conducted faculty development workshop (102 faculty members) for the Minnesota West
Community & Technical Colleges, Worthington Campus (August, 21st 2006).
• Conducted faculty professional development workshop (124 faculty members) for the
Teaching Professor to faculty at Louisiana State University at Eunice (June, 2005).
• Customized computer hardware trainer in computer assembling, troubleshooting, repair,
and system operation (1997 – present).
• Designed & developed integrated multimedia training module for Vector Training
Systems Inc. on: system setup; signal flow diagram; diagnosis and troubleshooting;
glossary of simulator terms/definitions; etc. for Vector’s flight simulators (August 1999-
August 2000).
HONORS & AWARDS
• Recognized by UND as a ‘Faculty Star’ in teaching and learning (Spring 2011)
• Recognized by the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering
(ATAME) a national accrediting body as Outstanding Professor in Research, Teaching and
Service (2009).
• Recognized in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2004 & 2005)
• Recognized in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2003 & 2004)
• Received one of two meritorious award for ‘Teaching, Research, and Service’ in the
College of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA) for the 2002 academic year for
outstanding work in the three areas identified (2002).
• Received one of two meritorious awards for ‘Teaching’ in the 2001 academic year in the
College of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA) for ‘Excellence in Teaching’
within the college (2001).
• Received the Access Champion Award from Disability Support Services (DSS) for
outstanding efforts in providing access to students with disabilities in respectful, creative,
and inclusive ways (2001).
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Nomination
• Nominated for UND Outstanding undergraduate Faculty Award (2007)
• Nominated for UND Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award (2006) (award withdrawn by the
T&L department due to my move to the Technology Department to assume the
Departmental Chair’s duties/responsibilities (January 2007)
• Nominated for UND Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award (2005)
• Nominated for UND Outstanding undergraduate Faculty Award (2003)
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References
Dr. Lori Swinney Dr. Charles Miller
Director, Associate Professor,
Center for Instructional & Learning Technologies Stop 7128
Stop 7098 University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND 58202
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Dr. Patrick O’Neill
Professor, Economics
Stop 8369
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 58202