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BRENDA C. LITCHFIELD, Ph.D. [email protected]

6163 Bayou Road University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama 36606 UCOM 3800 251.622.1930 Mobile, Alabama 36688 251.380.2861 Fax 251.380.2713 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Instructional Design Online learning and course design, CD-ROM, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), media development, and photography, training in large group settings, individualized instruction, development of objectives, learning analysis, curriculum alignment, measurement, media selection, evaluation, educational research methods Science Education Grades K-6 - general science courses Grades 7-12 - anatomy and physiology, biology, ecology, earth science, marine biology University - secondary science methods, trends and practices in science education and supervision of intern science teachers, design and development of environmental science curriculum projects Management Needs analysis, task analysis, planning and construction of timelines, budget planning and monitoring, hiring and firing of personnel, client contact and liaison, coordination of team members and functional groups, review and approval of materials/products produced, evaluation and implementation of materials/products EDUCATION PhD Instructional Systems, Florida State University, 1987 MS Science Education, University of North Florida, 1980 BS Elementary Education, University of Florida, 1972 AA Mauna Olu Junior College, Paia, Maui, Hawaii, 1970 EXPERIENCE 9/15 – Present Interim Director Innovation in Learning Center and USAonline Direct all aspects of the center and online course operations. 1/14 - Present Professor of Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities include teaching Master’s and doctoral level courses in Instructional Design and Development, educational psychology, and interdepartmental courses both on campus and online. Administrative duties include coordinating the IDD MS and PhD programs, coordinating the IDD MS and PhD internships and research and development projects, conducting workshops for the university, and specifically working with new faculty each year.


7/12 – 1/14 Interim Department Chair of Professional Studies Department, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities include coordinating and directing all aspects of a department with 15 faculty, six adjunct faculty, and five staff. The department has four graduate programs: Instructional Design, Educational Media, School Counseling, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. 6/98 - Present Professor of Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities include teaching Master’s and doctoral level courses in Instructional Design and Development, educational psychology, and interdepartmental courses both on campus and online. Administrative duties include coordinating the IDD MS and PhD programs, coordinating the IDD MS and PhD internships and research and development projects, conducting workshops for the university, and specifically working with new faculty each year. 6/96 – 6/98 Associate Professor of Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities included teaching Master’s and doctoral level courses in Instructional Design and Development, educational psychology, and interdepartmental courses both on campus and online. Administrative duties included coordinating the IDD program, conducting workshops for the university, and specifically working with new faculty each year. 8/90 – 6/96 Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities included teaching secondary methods, science education, and instructional design and development courses. Administrative duties included coordinating grants from EPA, US Fish and Wildlife Service, ADEM, and Legacy, Inc. 12/87 - 8/90 Associate Director/Senior Instructional Designer, Interactive Media Science Project, Center for Instructional Development and Services, Florida State University, Houghton Mifflin Co. and the National Science Foundation. Responsibilities included directing the daily operations, managing staff of 30 individuals, and supervising graduate students to assure timely and satisfactory completion of all project-related activities; functioning as main client contact; researching and developing learning objectives and instructional content; developing workbooks, instructor guides, and scripts for production of 10 Level III interactive laser videodiscs. Grant award $4.1 million. 8/87 - 4/88 Instructor, Florida State University, Education Department, Secondary Science Methods. Developed and delivered classroom instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in physics, chemistry, and biology. Presented and demonstrated methods, techniques, and motivational strategies for teaching science to students in grades 7 through 12. 6/87 - 10/87 Instructional Designer, Florida Supreme Court, Multiple Offenders DWI Curriculum. Researched, designed, developed, and wrote a 10-module, interactive curriculum for use with individuals convicted of multiple driving offenses while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Topics included physiological and psychological addiction, sociological aspects, and treatment and recovery options. 2/87 - 8/87 Instructional Designer, Florida Department of Education grant, Improved Science and Mathematics Instruction Through Computer Applications. Researched, designed, developed, and wrote 16 user manuals for commercially produced software for middle school/high school students. Areas included biology, chemistry, physics, and problem-solving mathematics. Coordinated, selected, and supervised the integration of graphics into manuals.


5/86 - 2/87 Instructional Designer/Quality Control Specialist, Center for Educational Technology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Evaluated, approved, revised, and oversaw revision of many of the 570 computer-based and 30 paper-based modules for the US Army's Job Skills Education Program. Trained new design and quality control staff. Incorporated required client revisions. Established and enforced instructional quality control guidelines. Reviewed and revised measurement instruments. Systematically researched, designed, and wrote Computer-Based Instruction using the PLATO and MicroTICCIT computer systems. Reviewed on-line lessons for consistency in instructional quality. 4/86 - 9/86 Coordinator, Summer Inservice Institutes Grant, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida. Coordinated all aspects of a $134,000 grant from the State of Florida to provide intensive content training for 200 teachers (grades K-12) in 8 different subject areas. Responsibilities included writing the initial proposal, project management, selection and assignment of participants, development of curriculum, delivery of presentations, timely submission of budget and payrolls, analysis of evaluations, and development of final report to the Department of Education. 11/85 - 4/86 Administrative Assistant, Management Information Services, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida. Developed plans and procedures for set-up and implementation of a county-wide Computer Information Center. Reorganized and directed changes in entire filing system for the division of Management Information Services. Coordinated division-wide organization for preparation of Department of Education performance and compliance audit. Standardized all procedure manuals and streamlined reporting system for the division. Designed and developed a charge-back algorithm for all aspects of data processing services. Created Internal Management Directives and wrote policy for approval by the School Board. 8/84 - 11/85 Legal Assistant, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida. Reorganized and updated a 200-page policy handbook. Researched law and policies concerned with all levels of educational functions of a county school system. Prepared memorandums and briefs which supported the views and objectives of the staff attorney and the administrative staff. Participated on the screening and selection committee for the new staff attorney. 3/84 - 8/84 Coordinator, Summer Inservice Institutes Grant, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida. Coordinated a $94,000 grant from the State of Florida to provide intensive content training for 90 science teachers (K-12). Organized and developed curriculum with university professors for six institutes. Supervised four graduate students. 6/83 - 3/84 Research Assistant, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Conducted field studies for the Environmental Protection Agency in the Gulf of Mexico in conjunction with the Florida State University Marine Laboratory. Collected, analyzed, and reported data associated with marine organisms in various environments. Set up experimental laboratory situations to further determine specific aspects of field studies. Interpreted and organized data for final reports. 8/72 - 1/83 Teacher, Duval County Schools, Jacksonville, Florida. Developed and delivered classroom instruction for 11 years. Instruction included lecture, laboratory experiments and research, and field experiences for science courses. Teaching assignments for five years in senior high included anatomy and physiology, biology, earth science, and ecology. One year was spent at a county-wide center for Marine


Science teaching marine biology. Three years in middle school included biology and earth science. Two years at the 6th-grade level included all subjects. PUBLICATIONS Litchfield, B. C. (2015). History of American Education. In American Identities. G. Shive (Ed.). Peking University Press. (In press.) Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey J. V. (2015). Creative assessment of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. In G. Van Schalkwyk & R. D’Amato. (Eds.). Achieving excellence in Asian university teaching: Collaborative knowledge construction in higher education. Jossey Bass, San Francisco, CA

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2013, July). Alternative Assessment Techniques for Blended and Online Courses. Conference Proceedings. International Association for Development of Information Societies, Prague, Czech Republic. Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2013, July). Elemental Learning as a Framework for E- Learning. Conference Proceedings. International Association for Development of Information Societies, Prague, Czech Republic. Lewis, J. P., & Litchfield, B.C. (2011). Effects of self-regulated learning strategies on preservice teachers in an educational technology course. Education, 132(2), 455-464.

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2011). Self-regulated learning strategies in distance education courses, International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, 2(2), 110-115. Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2011). Elemental and synthetic e-learning. International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology. 2(1), 25-30. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (January, 2011). Integrating the use of self-regulated learning methods into an online course environment. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India. Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (January, 2011). Elemental e-learning--fidelity of e- learning outcomes. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on E-Education, E- Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India. Litchfield, B. C. (2011). Managing Instructional Projects On Site and at a Distance. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Translated into Chinese and Japanese.

Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., Albion, P., Havard, B., & McDonald, J. (2011). What do instructional designers do in higher education? A written symposium. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Translated into Chinese and Japanese.


Kilpatrick, T., Latta, F., & Litchfield, B. (2008). Camellia Garden Field Guide (2nd ed.). Chunchula, AL: Almanack Press.

Litchfield, B. C., Mata, J. L., & Gray, L. H. (2007). Academic Contracts in Biology Class. Journal of College Science Teaching (37)2, 34-39. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2007, May). Directness of measurement and the direct design of elearning. Proceedings of the International Conference of Blended Learning, (pp. 1-9). Florianopolis, Brazil. Translated into Korean.

Litchfield, B. C. (2007). Instructional Project Management On Site and at a Distance. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Translated into Korean.

Dempsey, J. V., Albion, P., Litchfield, B. C., Havard, B., & McDonald, J. (2007). What do instructional designers do in higher education? A written symposium. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Translated into Korean.

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2006, December). Self-regulation Skills in an Online Course Environment. Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (pp. 176-179). National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2006, December). Fidelity Viewed as a Pyramid of Assessment. Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (pp. 56-62). National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Kilpatrick, T., Latta, F., & Litchfield, B. (2005). Camellia Garden Field Guide. Chunchula, AL: Almanack Press.

Litchfield, B. C., Lewis, J. P., Lemcool, K., & Guest, J. (2005). Application of self-regulated learning skill in online courses. Proceedings of the Southeastern Conference on Instructional Design and Technology. Mobile, AL. Odom, S. B., & Litchfield, B. C. (2005). Developing self-regulated learning skills in middle school students in an online course. Proceedings of the Southeastern Conference on Instructional Design and Technology. Mobile, AL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2004). Four pedagogical factors critical to the next phase of online learning tools. Association For the Advancement of Computing in Education conference, Washington, DC. Litchfield, B. C., & Keller, J. M. (2002). Instructional Project Management. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.


Keller, J. M., & Litchfield, B. C. (2002). Motivation and Performance. In Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001). Surfing Below the Surface of the Web: HyperInquiry. In Web- based Training, B.H. Kahn, Educational Technology Publications. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001). Alternative Assessment for Distance Education, International Council for Open and Distance Education conference proceedings, Dusseldorf, Germany.

Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001). The Future of Online Learning, International Council for Open and Distance Education conference proceedings, Dusseldorf, Germany.

Wright, M., Litchfield, B. C., & Newman, E. J. (1998). Differences in Student and Teacher Perceptions in Motivation. National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal, 11(3), 67-75. Litchfield, B. C. (1995). Helping Students Plan Computer Projects, The Computing Teacher, 22(7), 37-43. Litchfield, B. C. (1993). Feedback and Motivation in Interactive Technologies. In Feedback and Interactive Instruction, J. Dempsey & G. Sales (Eds.) Educational Technology Publications.

Dempsey, J. V., Driscoll, M. P. & Litchfield, B. C. (1993). Feedback, retention, discrimination error, and feedback study time. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 23(3), 303-326. Litchfield, B. C., & Campo, D. (1993). An analysis of high school student motivation and comparison to teacher perceptions of student motivation. Mid-South Educational Research Association

Proceedings.

Litchfield, B. C. (1992). Component Design for Interactive Videodisc Projects. Proceedings for the International Conference on Technology in Education. Paris, France. Litchfield, B. C. (1992). Evaluating Inquiry-based Science Software and Multimedia Programs. The Computing Teacher, 19, 41-43. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1992). Seven-stage quality model for interactive videodisc projects. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 20(2), 129-132. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1991). The IVD-equipped classroom: Integrating videodisc technology into the curricula. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1(1), 39-50. Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Slipping a disk in the classroom: The latest in videodisc technology. Science and Children, 28, 16-20. Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Science Quest: A multimedia inquiry-based videodisc science curriculum. In Innovations in Laser and Optical Disc Technology, L. Katz & C. Keet (Eds). Alberta Laserdisc Committee, Calgary.


Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Criteria for evaluating videodisc interactivity. Performance and Instruction,29, 23-26. Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Science Quest: A multimedia inquiry-based videodisc science curriculum. Instruction Delivery Systems, April. Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Using formulae to construct interrogatory items for computer-based instruction. Performance and Instruction, 29, 25-31. Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Guidelines for writing (or rewriting) user manuals for commercially produced software. The Computing Teacher, October. Litchfield, B. C., Driscoll, M. D., & Dempsey, J. V. (1990). Presentation sequence and example difficulty: Their effect on concept and rule learning in computer-based instruction. Journal of Computer Based Instruction, 17(1), 35-40. Litchfield, B. C. (1989). Writer/editors as team leaders for interactive videodisc projects. Educational Technology, 29, 52-54. Litchfield, B. C., & Mattson, S. A. (1989). The interactive media science project: An inquiry-based multimedia science curriculum. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 9(1), 37-43. CONFERENCE AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Litchfield, B. C. (2015, May). Designing and developing Service Learning Projects. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL Litchfield, B. C. (2015, May). Using Inductive Inquiry as a Model for Learning. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL Litchfield, B. C. (2014, June). Increasing Student Learning Through Meaningful Assessment. Hawaii International Conference on STEM Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. Litchfield, B. C. (2014, May). Alternative Assessment Techniques to Increase student Learning. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2013, July). Alternative Assessment Techniques for Blended and Online Courses. International Association for Development of Information Societies, Prague, Czech Republic. Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2013, July). International Association for Development of Information Societies, Prague, Czech Republic. Litchfield, B. C. (2013, May). Preparing students to function successfully in teams. South Alabama

Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL


Litchfield, B. C. (2013, March). Using academic contracts to increase student learning. SITE, New

Orleans, LA.

Litchfield, B. C. (2012, April) The History of US Education. United International University/Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China. Litchfield, B. C. (2012, February). Increasing student motivation. Fulbright Distinguished Lecture Series, Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China. Litchfield, B. C. (2012, January). Individual Learning Styles and Their Implications for Teaching and Learning. Fulbright Distinguished Lecture Series, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, China. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (January, 2011). Integrating the use of self-regulated learning methods into an online course environment. 2nd International Conference on E- Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India. Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (January, 2011). Elemental e-learning--fidelity of e- learning outcomes. 2nd International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India. Bailey, G., and Litchfield, B. C. (November, 2010). Writing a successful sabbatical proposal. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Mobile, AL.

AERA paper – CSR grant. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Litchfield, B C. (October, 2009). Keynote speaker. 40th Anniversary of the Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University, Tallahasee, FL. Bailey, G., and Litchfield, B. C. (November, 2009). Writing a successful sabbatical proposal. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Baton Rouge, LA. Haynes, L. L., Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., Hunter, M. R., and Millner, V. S. (October, 2009). An odd assortment of people: Benefits of working and learning across multiple disciplines. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Louisville, KY.

Haynes, L. L. , Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V. (April, 2009) Putting it all together: Designing an

interdisciplinary learning environment. Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Litchfield, B. C., Mata, J. L., & Gray, L. H. (February, 2009). Academic Contracts in Biology Class.


University of South Alabama, College of Education Founder’s Day Conference, Mobile, AL.

Litchfield, B. C., & Mata, J. L. (February, 2009). Cooperative Learning Group in Biology 101 Using

the Personal Response System. University of South Alabama, College of Education Founder’s Day Conference, Mobile, AL.

Buchanan, P. S., & Litchfield, B. C. (February, 2009). Effects of analogy-enhanced grammar

instruction on performance and motivation in college students. University of South Alabama, College of Education Founder’s Day Conference, Mobile, AL.

Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (November, 2008) Direct design and eLearning. The

International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), Santo Domingo, D. R.

Dempsey, J. V., Chikatla, S. & Litchfield, B. C. (April, 2008). Embellished 3D and simple 2D charts preference and use. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, New York. Odom, S. B., & Litchfield, B. C. (2008, June). Guidelines for implementing a formative assessment program through a web-based testing format. International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics (IMSCI 2008), Orlando, FL. Litchfield, B. C. & Lewis, J. P. (2008, February). Incorporating self-regulated learning strategies in online courses. USA College of Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL. Lemcool, K. G. & Litchfield, B. C. (2008, February). The effects of coaching on the self-regulated learning skills of undergraduate nursing students. USA College of Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL.

McCool, K S. & Litchfield, B. C. (2008, February). The effects of the coaching model of professional development on locus of control, behavior, and attendance in choice theory classrooms. USA College of Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL. Haynes, L., Litchfield, B., Dempsey, J., Hunter, M., Gray, H., Gray, L., & Millner, V. (2008, February). Linking science and technology to personal experience with Hurricane Katrina. USA College of Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2007, May). Directness of measurement and the direct design of elearning. Paper presented at the International Conference of Blended Learning, (pp. 1-9). Florianopolis, Brazil.

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2006, December). Self-regulation Skills in an Online Course Environment. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (pp. 176-179). National University of Singapore, Singapore.


Dempsey, J. V. & Litchfield, B. C. (2006, December). Fidelity Viewed as a Pyramid of Assessment. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (pp. 56-62). National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Litchfield, B. C., & Lewis, J. P. (2006, October). Evaluation of 6th Graders Staying in Elementary School Versus 6th Graders Transitioning to Middle School. Paper presented at the annual meeting of MSERA, Birmingham, AL.

Litchfield, B. C., Mata, J. L., & Gray, L. H. (2006, October). Academic Contracts in Biology Class. Paper presented at the annual meeting of MSERA, Birmingham, AL. Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., & Lewis, J. P. (2006, April). Increasing student effectiveness and efficiency in online course environments through the use of self-regulated techniques. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco. Litchfield, B. C., Lewis, J. P., & Anderton, E. K. (2005, April). Developing self-regulated learning skills in an online course environment. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada. Litchfield, B. C., Lewis, J. P., Lemcool, K., & Guest, J. (2005, March). Application of self-regulated learning

skill in online courses. Paper presented at the Southeastern Conference on Instructional Design and Technology. Mobile, AL.

Odom, S. B., & Litchfield, B. C. (2005, March). Developing self-regulated learning skills in middle school

students in an online course. Paper presented at the Southeastern Conference on Instructional Design and Technology. Mobile, AL.

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2004, November). Four pedagogical factors critical to the next phase of

online learning tools. Paper presented at the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education conference, Washington, DC.

Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2003, December). Identical elements: A conceptual model of directness

of measurement for online learning. Paper presented at the International Conference on Technology in Education, Badajoz, Spain.

Dempsey, J. V., Fisher, S. F., Litchfield, B. C., Wright, D., & Anderton, B. (2003, December). A survey of

online learning activities at a southern us university. Paper presented at the International Conference on Technology in Education conference, Badajoz, Spain.

Guest, C. L., Jr., Litchfield, B. C., & Lewis, J. P. (2003, October). Using webquests and hyperinquiry in

instruction. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, MS. Litchfield, B. C. (2003, July). Environmental Education in the Classroom. Presentation at the Legacy

Environmental Education Conference, Foley, AL.


Litchfield, B. C. (2002, December). Advisement in CBT courses. Presentation at the ICDE Annual Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Litchfield, B. C. (2001, October). Teaching About the Environment in Alabama. Presentation at the Alabama

Science Teachers Association Annual meeting, Montgomery, AL Litchfield, B. C. (2001, April). Multimedia Environmental Education Programs. Presentation at the Legacy

Environmental Education Conference, Mobile, AL. Branson, R. K., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001, April). Design Issues in Distance Education Courses. Paper

presented at the Instructional Systems Conference, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001, April). Alternative Assessment for Online Courses. Presentation at

the Instructional Systems Conference, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001, April). Alternative Assessment for Distance Education.

Presentation at the International Council for Open and Distance Education annual conference, Dusseldorf, Germany.

Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001, April). The Future of Online Learning. Presentation at the

International Council for Open and Distance Education annual conference, Dusseldorf, Germany. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001, March). Assessment for Online Courses. Presentation at the

Alabama Distance Learning Symposium, Montgomery, AL. Litchfield, B. C. (2001, January). Integrating Environmental Education in the Classroom. Paper presented at

the Legacy Environmental Education Conference, Point Clear, AL. Litchfield, B. C. (2000, April). Project CATE: Environmental Education CD-ROM. Presented at the Gulf

Coast Symposium, Mobile, AL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2000, April). Inquiry-based Environmental Education. Presentation at

the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2000, March). WebQuests and HyperInquiry for Online Learning. Presentation at the CITE conference, Denver, CO.

Litchfield, B. C., & Robinson, M. A. (2000, March) Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses.

Paper presented at the CITE conference, Denver, CO. Litchfield, B. C. (2000, March). Project CATE - Environmental Education CD-ROM. Presentation at the

Environmental Education Association of Alabama annual meeting, Dauphin Island, AL. Litchfield, B. C. (2000, February). Effective Internet Use in the Classroom. Presentation at the Legacy

Environmental Education annual meeting, Mobile, AL.


Litchfield, B. C. (1998, April). Differences in Student and Teacher Perceptions in the High School Classroom Environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Litchfield, B. C. (1998, March). Developments in Technology for Science Education. Presentation at the

Alabama Science Teachers Association, Mobile AL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1998, February). Science with OAR and Project CATE: Multimedia and

on-line activities for science. Presentation at Technogras, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattisburg, MS.

Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1998, February). Online Activities for Research: Web-based Science Activities for Middle Schools. Presentation at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL. Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1997, November). Interactive Activities for Middle School Science.

Presentation at WebNet 97, Toronto, Canada. Litchfield, B. C. (1997, May). 6-8 Water Sourcebook Design and Development. Presentation at the Legacy

Environmental Education Conference, Gulf Shores, AL. Tsang, E., Ramage, C., Johnson, B., Newman, J., Litchfield, B., & Dubose, L (1996, June). Integrating

Service Learning into Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. ASSE Annual Conference Proceedings. Litchfield, B. C. (1995, April). High School Restructuring with Technology. Presentation at the annual

meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. Litchfield, B. C. (1993, April). Design Factors in Multimedia Environments: Implications for Research and

Design. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.

Litchfield, B. C. (1993, January). The Current State of Computer-based Instruction and Interactive Videodisc

in Education. Presentation at the DuPont Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, Ponte Vedra, FL. Litchfield, B. C. (1993, January). Designing Interactive Videodisc Programs with Component Design.

Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.

Litchfield, B. C. (1993, January). Quality Control Model for Interactive Videodisc Programs. Presentation at

the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.

Litchfield, B. C. (1992, October). Using Learning Styles to increase Motivation in Bibliographic Instruction.

Presentation at the annual meeting of the Bay Area Library Association, Mobile, AL. Litchfield, B. C. (1992, July). Using Interactive Videodiscs to Teach Mathematics. Presentation at the annual

state meeting of the Alabama Association of Educators of Colleges of Education, Mobile, AL.


Litchfield, B. C. (1992, April). The IVD equipped classroom: Integrating videodisc technology into the

classroom. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology in Education, Paris.

Litchfield, B. C. (1992, April). Level Three Instructional Interactive Videodisc: A Model for Component

Design. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology in Education, Paris.

Litchfield, B. C. (1992, April). Ecovision: An interactive videodisc environmental education program. Multimedia demonstration for the Alabama Association for Environmental Education, Gulf Shores, AL. Tucker, S. A., Feldman, P., Litchfield, B., & Goldman, E. (1992, April). Validating the use of hypermedia in elementary mathematics: A case study. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. Tucker, S. A., Feldman, P., Litchfield, B., & Goldman, E. (1992, April). First year evaluation findings of an IVD development project. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology in Education, Paris. Dempsey, J., Tucker, S., Mullins, H., & Litchfield, B. (1992, February). A case study of an interactive

clinical problem-solving intervention. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Washington, DC.

Litchfield, B. C. (1991, October). Christo: Surrounded Islands and the Umbrellas. Presentation to the

Alabama Education Art Association, Gulf Shores, AL. Litchfield, B. C. (1991, May). Interactive videodisc technology. Presentation for the Rotary Club

International state meeting, Perdido Key, Alabama.

Litchfield, B. C. (1991, April). Feedback and certitude and theory relation to self-regulated learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago. Litchfield, B. C. (1991, March). Guidelines for writing computer user manuals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Houston, TX. Litchfield, B. C. (1991, March). Managing the one computer classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Houston, TX. Litchfield, B. C. (1990, June). Science Quest: Multimedia in the science curriculum. Paper presented at the

International Laserdisc Conference, Calgary, Alberta. Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Interactive videodisc technology in the science classroom. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.


Mattson, S. A., & Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Redefining interactivity: Keeping pace with educational

reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston. Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Design considerations for interactive videodiscs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA. Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Integrating videodisc technology into the curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA. Litchfield, B. C. (1989, April). The new generation of science programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Seattle, WA. Litchfield, B. C. (1989, April). Motivate your students with interactive videodisc. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Seattle, WA. Litchfield, B. C., Dawson, G. O., & Peterson, G. W. (1989, March). The interactive media science project:

Inquiry-based multimedia science curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Litchfield, B. C., & Keller, J. M. (1989, March). Application of the ARCS motivational model by science student interns. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. Litchfield, B. C. (1988, September). Interactive Media Science Project. Presentation at the National State Science Supervisors Conference, Gainesville, Florida. Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., & Driscoll, M. P. (1988, January). Presentation sequence and example

difficulty: Their effect on concept and rule learning in computer-based instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.

Driscoll, M. P., Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (1988, January). Programming for concept learning:

Where should the branches go and why? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.

Litchfield, B. C. (1988, January). Guidelines for incorporating motivation into the design of computer-based

user manuals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED – 350+

Sept 2015 Classroom Presentation Skills, USA Faculty Sept 2015 Motivation Strategies, USA Faculty Aug 2015 Course Development, USA Faculty


July2015 Summer Academy – USA Faculty Motivation Interaction in the Classroom Self-Assessment of Teaching Metacognitive Strategies Interactive Lecture Strategies Apr 2015 Active Learning Strategies, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants Apr 2015 Academic Contracts, USA Faculty Apr 2015 Motivating Students to Achieve, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants Apr 2015 Aligning Objectives and Assessment II, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants Mar 2015 Collaborative Learning, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants Mar 2015 Learning Styles, Alabama School of Math and Science Mar 2015 Getting Students Involved in Classroom Activities, Alabama School of Math and Science Feb 2015 Instructional Design for Teaching, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants Jan 2015 Designing Effective Courses, Alabama School of Math and Science Nov 2014 Active Learning Strategies for Student Engagement, USA Faculty Nov 2014 Tenure and Promotion Workshop, USA Faculty Nov 2014 Aligning Objectives and Assessment II, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2014 Alternative Assessment Techniques, USA Faculty Sept 2014 Learning and Teaching Styles, USA Physical Therapy Department Sept 2014 Self –Regulated Learning Strategies, USA Faculty Sept 2014 Creative Controversy in the Classroom, USA Faculty Aug 2014 Teaching and Learning Styles, USA Faculty Aug 2014 Active Learning Strategies, Trainers, Plant Farley, Columbiana, AL Aug 2014 Creating Involvement in On Campus Classes, USA Faculty July 2014 How to Create Effective Rubrics, USA Faculty July 2014 Self-regulated Learning Strategies for Student Success, USA Faculty July 2014 Self-Evaluation of Teaching, USA Faculty July 2014 Interactive Lecture Strategies, USA Faculty July 2014 Memory and Learning, USA Faculty July 2014 Active Learning Strategies, USA Faculty Apr 2014 Learning and Memory, USA Faculty Apr 2014 Instructional Learning Strategies, USA Faculty Mar 2014 Instructional Techniques for Blended Courses, USA Faculty Feb 2014 Self-regulated Learning Techniques, USA Faculty Feb 2014 Classroom Activities for Increasing Learning, USA Business PhD students Nov 2013 Questioning Strategies for Increasing Learning, USA Faculty Nov 2013 Multimedia Use in Blended Courses, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, China Nov 2013 Games as Instructional Strategies, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Oct 2013 Learning Styles and Teaching, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Oct 2013 Memory and Learning, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Oct 2013 History of US Education, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Oct 2013 Educational Research Methods, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Sept 2013 Motivation Techniques, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Sept 2013 Collaborative Learning Techniques, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China Aug 2013 Tenure and Promotion for New Faculty, USA Faculty


June 2013 Learning Outcomes and Taxonomies – ILC Academy, USA Faculty June 2013 Alternative Assessment Techniques – ILC Academy, USA Faculty June 2013 Fishbowl Discussion Approach– ILC Academy, USA Faculty June 2013 Critical Thinking in the Classroom – ILC Academy, USA Faculty June 2013 Preparing Students for Redesigned Courses – ILC Academy, USA Faculty June 2013 Structured Controversy in the Classroom – ILC Academy, USA Faculty Apr 2013 Effective Questioning Techniques - USA Faculty Feb 2013 Increasing student motivation – USA Faculty Feb 2013 Integrating active learning in to the classroom– USA Faculty Jan 2013 Team-based Learning Activities - USA Faculty Jan 2013 Authentic Learning Activities - Increasing Student Motivation - USA Faculty Nov 2012 Role Playing and Application in the Classroom - USA Faculty Nov 2012 Increasing Student Motivation - USA Faculty Oct 2012 Collaborative Learning Activities for Higher Education - USA Faculty Oct 2012 Learning Styles - USA Faculty Sept 2012 Inquiry-based Classroom Activities - USA Faculty Sept 2012 Increasing Student Motivation - USA Faculty Aug 2012 Academic Contracts - USA Faculty Aug 2012 Alternative Assessment - USA Faculty July 2012 Team-based Learning Activities - USA Faculty Apr 2012 Instructional Design for Online Courses – Evaluation, Univ of Macau faculty Apr 2012 Instructional Design for Online Courses – Alternative Assessment, Univ of Macau faculty Apr 2012 Instructional Design for Online Courses – Student Interactions, Univ of Macau faculty Apr 2012 Collaborative Learning in Tertiary Education – Univ of Macau faculty Mar 2012 Instructional Design for Online Courses – Feedback, Univ of Macau faculty Mar 2012 Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Practices – Univ of Macau faculty Mar 2012 Instructional Design for Online Courses – Learning Outcomes, Univ of Macau faculty Mar 2012 Instructional Design for Online Courses – Motivation, Univ of Macau faculty Feb 2012 Motivation for Tertiary Education Students- Baptist Univ of Hong Kong faculty Feb 2012 Research in Teaching – Univ of Macau Faculty Sept 2011 Increasing Student Motivation, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2011 Designing an Online Course, USA Faculty Feb 2011 Presentation Techniques, Mobile Master Gardeners Jan 2011 Classroom Strategies for Hybrid Courses, USA Faculty Dec 2010 Instructional Strategies, USA Faculty Oct 2010 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Aug 2010 Innovating Approaches to Alternative Assessment, USA Faculty Aug 2010 First Day Activities for Engaging Students USA Faculty July 2010 Course Redesign Academy USA Faculty, three days (7 sessions) July 2010 Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty May 2010 Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty Apr 2010 Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty Apr 2010 Tenure and Promotion, USA Faculty Mar 2010 Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty Mar 2010 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Feb 2010 Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty


Feb 2010 Motivating Students in the Hard Sciences Jan 2010 Motivating Students in the Humanities Nov 2009 Planning and Producing Podcasts, College of Business Faculty, USA Nov 2009 Leaning Styles, USA Faculty Nov 2009 Teaching Self-evaluation, USA Faculty Nov 2009 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Oct 2009 Teaching Styles, USA Faculty Sept 2009 Motivating Students in the Social Sciences, USA Faculty Sept 2009 Collaborative Learning, USA Faculty Sept 2009 Collaborative Learning in STEM, USA Faculty Mar 2009 Collaborative Learning, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2009 Cognitive Styles, USA Faculty (two workshops) Jan 2009 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2008 Collaborative Learning, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2008 Cognitive Styles, USA Faculty (two workshops) Sept 2008 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Mar 2008 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Mar 2008 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (two workshops) Feb 2008 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Jan 2008 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Nov 2007 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Nov 2007 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2007 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Sept 2007 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Mar 2007 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2007 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2007 Alternative Assessment, McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, AL Jan 2007 Teaching Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, AL Jan 2007 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Nov 2006 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (two workshops) Oct 2006 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Oct 2006 Cooperative Learning in Higher Education, USA Faculty Sept 2006 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Sept 2006 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Aug 2006 Motivating High School Students, McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, AL Aug 2006 New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods Apr 2006 Vroom on Motivation, USA Faculty Theory Tuesday Mar 2006 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2006 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2006 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2005 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2005 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2005 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2005 Threatened and Endangered Species of Coastal Alabama, Environmental Studies Center Sept 2005 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Aug 2005 New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods


Mar 2005 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2005 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Jan 2005 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Nov 2004 Assessment and Evaluation, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2004 Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2004 Problem Solving and critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2004 Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Surrounded Islands, USA faculty, students Sept 2004 Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Aug 2004 New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods July 2004 Coastal Wetlands, Mobile County Schools, Mobile Mar 2004 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Jan 2004 Grant Writing Workshop, USA Faculty (two workshops) Oct 2003 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty Aug 2003 New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods Aug 2003 Cooperative Learning, Phillips Middle Magnet School, Mobile Jun – Aug Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, five workshops, Washington Middle School Apr-July Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, five workshops, Ella Grant Elementary Mar 2003 Cognitive Styles for Teaching and Learning, USA Faculty (two workshops) Feb 2003 Increasing Student Motivation, USA Faculty (two workshops) Jan 2003 Instructional Learning Strategies, USA Faculty (two workshops) Nov 2002 Delivering Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Sept 2002 Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops) Aug 2002 New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods Aug 2002 Achieving in the Block Schedule, Alma Bryant Faculty, Irvington, AL July 2002 Motivating Students With Cooperative Learning, Mobile County Schools, Mobile July 2002 Motivating Students in Block Scheduling, Mobile County Schools, Mobile Mar 2002 Creating an Online Course, USA Faculty Feb 2002 Designing and Developing Instruction, USA Faculty Feb 2002 Classroom Assessment, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology Jan 2002 Instructional Learning Strategies, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology Jan 2002 Motivation, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology Jan 2002 Learning Styles, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology Sept 2001 Environmental Education in the Classroom, Wetlands Workshop, Environmental Studies Center Mobile County Schools Sept 2001 Instructional Delivery Strategies, University of South Alabama faculty Aug 2001 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods Apr 2001 Instructional Learning Strategies, University of South Alabama College of Medicine faculty Feb 2001 Designing and Developing Instruction, University of South Alabama faculty Jan 2001 Increasing Student Motivation, University of South Alabama librarians Jan 2001 Incorporating Learning Styles into Teaching, University of South Alabama faculty Jan 2001 Student Learning Styles, Jefferson Davis Community College, Brewton, AL Sept 2000 Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses, University of South Alabama faculty Sept 2000 Motivating Adult Learners, College of Medicine, University of South Alabama Sept 2000 Increasing Student Motivation, New faculty, University of South Alabama Aug 2000 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods July 2000 Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses, University of South Alabama faculty


Feb 2000 Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses, University of South Alabama faculty Feb 2000 Cognitive Styles for Teaching and Learning, Alabama School for Math and Science, Mobile Sept 1999 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods Jan 1999 Point of Contact, Alabama DOE, Science Teachers, Baldwin County, AL Aug 1998 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods June 1998 Making the Right Choice, Alternatives to Juvenile Crime, Mobile District Attorney’s Office May 1998 Technology in Higher Education, University of South Alabama Jan 1998 Behavior Modification, South Alabama Research and Inservice Center, Mobile, AL Jan 1998 Learning Styles, South Alabama Research and Inservice Center, Mobile, AL Sept 1997 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods July 1997 Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL May 1997 Instructional Strategies and Learning Styles, USA College of Nursing May 1997 Alternative Assessment, USA faculty Mar 1997 Learning Styles, Baker High School, Mobile, AL Jan 1997 Instructional Strategies, Learn and Serve, College of Engineering, USA Jan 1997 Science in the 21st Century, Escambia County, Pensacola, FL Jan 1997 Planning for the Extended Period, Baker High School, Mobile, AL Oct 1996 Alternative Assessment, Mayo Junior High, Moss Point, MS Oct 1996 How to Avoid Student Grievances, USA faculty Aug 1996 Motivation, State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL Aug 1996 Interdisciplinary Teaching, Mayo Junior High, Moss Point, MS Aug 1996 Trends and Issues in Science Education, St. Paul's School, Mobile, Alabama July 1996 Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL June 1996 Science for the 21st Century, SECME, Mobile, AL June 1996 Delta Discovery Workshop, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Mobile, AL Mar 1996 Cooperative Learning, Fairhope High School, Fairhope, AL Feb 1996 Questioning Techniques, Fairhope High School, Fairhope, AL Feb 1996 Classroom Management and Discipline, Mayo Junior High, Moss Point, MS Jan 1996 Teaching Methods, six presentations for Mechanical Engineering students, USA Jan 1996 Cooperative Learning, USA faculty Nov 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Brownsville Academy, Pensacola, FL Oct 1995 SECME, Trends and Issues in Science Education, Mobile, AL Oct 1995 Motivation, Mobile County Teacher Assessment Cadre, Mobile, AL Sept 1995 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods Aug 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Northview High School, Pensacola, FL Aug 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Tate High School, Pensacola, FL Aug 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Escambia High School, Pensacola, FL Aug 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Vigor High School, Mobile, AL Aug 1995 Questioning Techniques and Alternative Assessment, Williamson High School, Mobile, AL Aug 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Brownsville Middle School, Pensacola, FL July 1995 Alternative Assessment, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL July 1995 Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL June 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Baldwin County Schools, Fairhope, AL, 3 days June 1995 Planning for the Extended Period, Jackson High School, Jacksonville, FL Apr 1995 Alternative Assessment and Portfolios, Williamson High School, Mobile, AL Apr 1995 Motivation and Cooperative Learning, Williamson High School, Mobile, AL


Mar 1995 Teaching Social Studies in the Extended Period (2 days, 12 sessions), Moss Point School District, MS Mar 1995 Portfolios and How to Use Them, St. Luke's School, Mobile, AL Feb 1995 Questioning Techniques for Teachers, Phillips Preparatory School, Mobile, AL Feb 1995 Teaching Models, Orchard Elementary, Mobile, AL Feb 1995 Motivation, USA faculty Feb 1995 Trends and Issues in Science Education Part II, Moss Point School District, MS Jan 1995 Trends and Issues in Science Education Part I, Moss Point School District, MS Jan 1995 Motivation Techniques for Teachers, Integrity Music, Mobile, AL Jan 1995 Planning for Restructuring. Moss Point Junior High Schools, Moss Point School District, MS Jan 1995 Learning Styles, Moss Point High School, Moss Point School District, MS Dec 1995 Motivation Techniques for Teachers, Integrity Music, Mobile, AL Sept 1994 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods Aug 1994 Advanced Cooperative Learning Techniques, George County School District, Lucedale, MS Aug 1994 Questioning Techniques for Secondary Teachers, Clark County Schools, Grove Hill, AL Aug 1994 Advanced Cooperative Learning Techniques, Moss Point School District, MS June 1994 Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, Alabama June 1994 Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Education. Three presentations, Instructional Strategies, Multidisciplinary Teaching, Questioning, Mobile, AL June 1994 Restructuring the Curriculum. George County School District, Lucedale, MS. May 1994 Trends and Issues in Science Education. George County School District, Lucedale, MS. Apr 1994 Ecovision - Science Interactive videodisc program. Faculty Seminar - USA. Mar 1994 Motivation. Orchard Elementary, Mobile, AL Mar 1994 Cooperative Learning and Planning. Moss Point School District, MS Feb 1994 Planning for Restructuring and Implementation of Instructional Learning Strategies. George County School District, MS Feb 1994 Learning Styles in Higher Education. Association of Accounting Educators Annual meeting, Mobile, AL Sept 1993 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods June 1993 Marine Education. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL June 1993 Planning for the Two-hour Instructional Block. Henderson High School, Henderson, KY May 1993 Cooperative Learning, Curriculum design. West Lake Elementary, Moss Point, MS May 1993 Classroom Management, Cooperative Learning, Motivation . Moss Point Alternative School, Moss Point, MS Apr 1993 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Mae Eanes Middle School, Mobile Feb 1993 Classroom Management .Moss Point School. Moss Point MS. Jan 1993 Planning for the Two-hour Instructional Block. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS Jan 1993 Learning Styles, USA faculty Jan 1993 Implementation of Instructional Learning Strategies. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS. Nov 1992 Learning Styles. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS Sept 1992 New Faculty Orientation, University South Alabama Faculty - Improving Teaching Methods Aug 1992 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Clarke County Schools, Grove Hill, AL Aug 1992 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Monroe County Schools, Monroeville, AL July 1992 Marine Education. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL July 1992 Classroom Management and Discipline. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point MS June 1992 Motivation. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point MS


June 1992 Cooperative Learning in High School, Moss Point Schools, Moss Point , MS Apr 1992 Planning for Instruction: Restructuring the School, (five workshops), Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS Mar 1992 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL Feb 1992 Planning, Designing, and Developing an Interactive Videodisc, National Science Foundation Project , Birmingham, AL Jan 1992 Interactive Videodiscs: Educational Possibilities, Mobile Bar Association, Mobile, AL Nov 1991 Motivation. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS Oct 1991 Integrating Technology into the Science Curriculum, Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS Sept 1991 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama Faculty - Improving Teaching Methods Aug 1991 Integrating technology into the science curriculum. Yakima District Schools, Yakima, WA Aug 1991 Marine education. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL July 1991 Motivation techniques for the classroom teacher. Clarke County Schools, Grove Hill, AL July 1991 Motivation techniques for the classroom teacher. Monroe County Schools, Monroeville, AL June 1991 Motivation techniques for the classroom teacher. Clarke County Schools, Thomasville, AL June 1987 Increase your students' motivation. Jackson County Schools, Marianna, Florida; Okaloosa County Schools, Ft. Walton Beach, FL June 1987 Motivating students in science. Washington County Schools, DeFuniak Springs, FL July 1986 Motivation techniques for dropout prevention teachers. Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, FL June 1986 Motivate students using free materials. Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, FL

INSTRUCTIONAL PRODUCTS 2015 Litchfield, B. C. Jigsaw for Collaborative Learning. Instructional Video 2015 Litchfield, B. C. Think-Pair-Share. Instructional Video 2015 Litchfield, B. C. Mnenonics. Instructional Video 2009 Litchfield, B.C & Dempsey, J.V., Skeeter’s Wild Adventures, Environmental Education CD-ROM, Project CATE Foundation, Inc. Mobile, AL 2006 Needs Assessment, ISD 640, online course, University of South Alabama 2002 Litchfield, B.C & Dempsey, J.V., Ribbit's Big Splash, Environmental Education CD-ROM, Project CATE Foundation, Inc. Mobile, AL 2001 Principals of Human Learning, EPY 502, Online course, University of South Alabama 2000 Advanced Instructional Design, ISD 622, Online course, University of South Alabama 1999 Project Coordination, ISD 642, Online course, University of South Alabama 1999 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, ISD 610, Online course, University of South Alabama 1998 6-8 Water Sourcebook, Environmental education activities for Middle School Students. Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Legacy, Inc. 1997 Environmental Education Guidebook, 6-8, Legacy, Inc. 1997 Environmental Education Guidebook, 9-12, Legacy, Inc. 1996 Environmental Education Guide, activities for K-12 in recreational boating environmental education, US Fish and Wildlife Service and Environmental Protection Agency. 1994 Non-Point Source Pollution: A Curriculum for Middle School Students. Alabama Department of Environmental Management. 1994 Instructional Learning Strategies ( Level III interactive videodisc ). Course project for ISD 651, 652. Directed students in the design, development, and production of a one- sided disc.


1993 Classroom Management and Discipline. ( Level III interactive videodisc ). Course project for ISD 651, 652. Directed students in design, development, and production of a one-sided disc. 1991 Litchfield, B.C., Prewitt, T.G., & Feldman, P.M. Using Videodisc Technology to Enhance the Teaching of Elementary Mathematics for Beginning Teachers: Instructional Manual Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Grant. 1990 Scarth, G. & Litchfield, B.C. Chemical Pursuits ( Level III interactive videodiscs on chemistry). Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers. 1990 Mattson, S.A. & Litchfield, B.C. Lifeskills ( Level III interactive videodiscs on biology). Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers. 1990 Kisiah, M.A. & Litchfield, B.C. Astrovision (Level III interactive videodisc on astronomy). Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers. 1990 Kisiah, M.A. & Litchfield, B.C. TerraVision (Level III interactive videodisc on geology). Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers. 1989 Mattson, S.A. & Litchfield, B.C. Ecovision (Level III interactive videodisc on ecology). Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers. 1989 Scarth, G. & Litchfield, B.C. Ergomotion (Level III interactive videodisc on physics). Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers. 1987 Driscoll, M.P., Litchfield, B.C., & Mattson, S.A. DUI Level II Curriculum: State of Florida (print-based curriculum). Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, Florida. 1987 Litchfield, B.C. & Mattson, S.A. Substance Abuse (unpublished computer software). Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. 1986 Litchfield, B.C. Instructional units for improved science and mathematics instruction through computer applications (unpublished series of 16 software manuals). Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida. GRANTS 1998 Online Activities for Research. Web-based activities using NOAA data and sites for middle school students. Funded by Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. $20,000. Co-Director. 1997 Water Sourcebook (year 2) - Environmental Protection Agency and Alabama Department of Environmental Management $60,000 - Director 1996 Environmental Education Guide - US Fish and Wildlife Service/EPA, $10,066- Director 1995 Water Sourcebook (year 1) - Environmental Protection Agency and Alabama Department of Environmental Management $88, 300 - Director 1995 Connecting Math and Science - Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Grant $63, 114 - Co-Director 1995 USA College of Engineering: Learn and Serve America - Learn and Serve America: Higher Education - $48,700 - Co-Director 1994 Technology to Enhance the Teaching of Elementary Mathematics for Beginning Teachers - Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Grant $5,000 - Co-Director 1990-93 Validating the Use of Hypermedia in Elementary Mathematics Methods Courses National Science Foundation - $800,000 - Co-Director 1987-1990 Science Vision - National Science Foundation, Florida State University, and Houghton Mifflin

Publishers - $4.2 million – Co -Director AWARDS


2013 Fulbright Specialist Appointment, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China 2012 Fulbright Scholar, University of Macau, SAR, China 2012 Best Environmental Curriculum, Environmental Education Association of Alabama 2010 College of Education Teaching Innovation Award. 2007 Andy and Carol Denny National Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award, USA Alumni Association 2006 Distinguished Career Award for Teaching, College of Education, USA 2003 1st place Education/outreach, Environmental Law Institute, Ribbit’s Big Splash 2003 1st Place Non-Profit Organization, Gulf of Mexico Program, EPA, Coastal Kids Quiz 2002 Conservation Educator of the Year, Alabama Wildlife Federation, Ribbit’s Big Splash 2002 1st Place Youth Education, Gulf of Mexico Program, EPA, Ribbit’s Big Splash 2002 Best Environmental Curriculum, Environmental Education Association of Alabama 2001 Best Environmental Curriculum, Environmental Education Association of Alabama 1996 Nominated for Outstanding Professor at University of South Alabama 1991 Best Concept for a Videodisc, Optical Data Corporation Videodisc Award and National Science Teachers' Association 1990 Best Plan for Integrating Videodisc Technology into the Curriculum, Optical Data Corporation Videodisc Award and National Science Teachers' Association REVIEW ACTIVITIES 2010-present Journal of College Science Teaching 2012- present International Journal of School & Educational Psychology 2012- present Journal of Science and Technology 2006- present ETR&D Journal 1998-9 Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company 1994-7 Technical reviewer, Legacy (Environmental Education in Alabama) 1994-5 Wadsworth Publishing Company, Interactive Technologies. 1994 Instructional Technology (IT) Division, American Educational Research Association 1993 Research and Theory Division Asso for Educational Communications and Technology 1991 Educational Technology Review 1990 Journal of Contemporary Psychology 1990 Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company 1990 National Science Foundation, Materials Development Division and New Technologies CONSULTANT Alabama Wildlife Federation, Montgomery, AL Baldwin County Schools, Fairhope, AL DuPont Foundation, Jacksonville, FL Duval County Schools, Jacksonville, FL Escambia County Schools, Pensacola, FL George County School District, Lucedale, MS Henderson County Schools, Henderson, KY Legacy, Inc., Partners in Environmental Education Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL


Moss Point School District, Moss Point, MS Project ROSE, College of Engineering, University of Alabama Ruby Tuesday, Inc., Mobile, AL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Alabama Science Teachers’ Association Alabama Wildlife Federation American Educational Research Association (SIGs Environmental Education, Self-regulation) Environmental Education Association of Alabama International Society for Technology in Education National Science Teachers Association BOARD MEMBER 2012 – present Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, AL 2003 – 2009 Environmental Education Association of Alabama 2002 – 2011 Dog River Environmental Group 1996 - present Alabama Coastal Foundation, Mobile, AL 2001- present Camellia Club of South Alabama 2000 – 2007 Turtle Point Science Center, Atmore, AL 1994 - present Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council CERTIFICATON Alabama public school teacher certifications High school biology Middle school science Elementary education COURSE TAUGHT AT THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Secondary Science Methods COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA EDF 490 Teaching Methods for Peer Tutors and Mentors EPY 455 Measurement and Evaluation EPY 502 Principles of Learning IDE 510 Educational Research and Evaluation IDE 640 Instructional Development IDE 711 Advanced Research II IDE 799 Doctoral Research/Dissertation IDE 650 Instructional Techniques IDE 685 Simulations and Games in Education ISD 595 Master’s Internship ISD 598 Master’s Research and Development Project


ISD 599 Master’s Thesis ISD 600 Learning Tools ISD 610 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design ISD 613 Instructional Learning Strategies ISD 621 Instructional Design Principles ISD 622 Advanced Instructional Design ISD 640 Needs Assessment ISD 642 Project Coordination ISD 651 Learning Theory and Technology ISD 653 Developing Online Instruction ISD 656 Training Interventions ISD 657 Teaching in Higher Education ISD 695 Doctoral Internship NSE 201 Introduction to Physical Science SED 340 Secondary Methods SED 350 Introduction to Teaching in Middle School SED 456 Teaching Science in the Secondary School SED 555 Advanced Teaching Techniques SED 559 Curriculum and Teaching in the Secondary School SED 564 Trends and Practices in Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MACAU, MACAU SAR, CHINA INMP 122 Psychology of Learning (graduate) ICCP 132 Psychology of Learning (graduate) Last revised July 29, 2015

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