NANCY J. MAUSHAK, Ph. D.

Texas Tech University, Box 41071 Lubbock Texas 79409-1071

806-742-1997 ext. 287 nancy.maushak@ttacs.ttu.edu

College of Education Room 266

 

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D.   Iowa State University 1997 - Education: Curriculum and Instructional Technology

            Research Areas: Distance Education, Teacher Education, Evaluation, Innovation

M.S.    Chadron State College 1990 - Education: Math and Science

            Research Areas: Teacher Training, Attitudes, Math and Science

B.S.     Chadron State College 1985 - With High Honors - Elementary Education

B.S.     University of South Dakota 1979 - With Honors - Recreation

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998 - present                                                                  Texas Tech University, Assistant Professor  

2000 - 2003                                                               Instructional Technology Program Coordinator

1997 - 1998                                                                     Iowa State University, Postdoctoral Fellow

1996 - 1998                                                                     Iowa State University, Research Associate

1995 - 1996                                                                       Iowa State University, Research Assistant

1990 - 1995                                                                      William Penn College, Assistant Professor

1989 - 1990                         Chadron State College, Coordinator Math and Science Learning Center

1985 - 1989                                     Alliance School District, Elementary and Middle School Teacher

 

SCHOLARSHIP

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Maushak, N.J., & Ellis, K. (2002) Attitudes of graduate students toward mixed medium. Distance Education Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2 (2) pp. 119-140.

Teshome, Y., Maushak, N. & Athreya, K. (2001). Attitude toward informal science and math: a survey of boys and girls participating in hands-on science and math. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering  7, pp. 59-74

Maushak, N. J., Chen H., Rini, L., Shaw, B., & Unfred, D. (2001). Distance education: Looking Beyond “No significant difference”. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2 (2) pp. 119-140.

Maushak, N. J., Kelley, P., & Blodgett, T (2001). Preparing teachers for the inclusive classroom: A preliminary study of attitudes and knowledge of assistive technology. Journal of Technology in Teacher Education  9 (3), pp. 419 – 431.

Maushak, N. J., Chen, H., & Lai, H. (2001). Utilizing edutainment to actively engage k-12 learners and promote students’ learning: An emergent phenomenon. Association  for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference Proceedings, Atlanta, October, 2001

Chen, H, Crooks, S. M., & Maushak, N.J. (2001). Selecting computer mindtools: A tool for constructivist learning. Association  for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference Proceedings, Atlanta, October, 2001.

Maushak, N. J. & Wang, H. (2001). Digital Television: An emerging technology in distance education, strengths and concerns. Association  for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference Proceedings, Atlanta, October, 2001.

Maushak, N.J. (2000). Learners and the learning environment: Impact of technology use in K-12 schools in Iowa.  Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 1(3), 215-224.

Maushak, N. J., Kelley, P., & Blodgett, T (2000). Preparing teachers for the inclusive classroom: A preliminary study of attitudes and knowledge of assistive technology. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Denver, October, 2000. In publication.

Maushak, N. J., Chen H., Rini, L., Shaw, B., & Unfred, D. (2000). Research in Distance Education: Going beyond the no significant difference. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Denver, October, 2000. In publication.

Maushak, N. J., Price, R., & Wang, H. (2000). Identification and Analysis of the Leading Journals in the Field of Educational Technology. Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Denver, October, 2000. In publication.

Maushak, N. J., (2000). Learners and the learning environment: Impact of technology use in K-12 schools, Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, in publication.

Price, R. V. & Maushak, N. J. (2000). Publishing in the field of educational technology: Getting started,  Educational Technology, 40(4). 47-52.

Maushak, N. J. (1999). Technology, Teaching, and Learning in Iowa High Schools. Proceedings of the Association for educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference  537-542.

Maushak, N.M. (1999). In the Quest for Knowledge: Traveling the Back Roads of Iowa. Tech Trends, 43 (5), 33-37.

Maushak, N. J. (1997). Case study: A view from preservice teachers. Commissioned by U.S. Department of Education.

Simonson, M. R. & Maushak, N. J. (1996). Instructional technology and attitude change. In David Jonassen (Ed.) Handbook of Research for Educational Communication and Technology (pp. 984 - 1016). New York: Simon & Schuster Macmillan.

Simonson, M. R. & Maushak, N. J. (1995). Situated learning, instructional technology, and attitude change. In Hilary McLellan (Ed.) Situated Learning (pp. 225-242). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.

 

 

EVALUATION PUBLICATIONS

Maushak, N. J. & Wang, H.C. (2003). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, September 2002- October, 2003, Maushak, N. J. (2002).

Maushak, N. J. & Wang, H.C. (2002). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, September 2001- October, 2002, Maushak, N. J. (2002).

PBS Resources Usage and Demand, (2003).Report to IPTV and PBS.

School to Careers: Web resources vs Enhanced resources. (2003). Report to IPTV.

Maushak, N. J. & Wang, H.C. (2001). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, September 2000 - October, 2001.

Maushak, N. J. & Wang, H.C. (2001). Instructional Technology In Higher Education. A report to Iowa Department of Education.

Maushak, N. J. & Wang, H.C. (2000). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, 1999-00, October, 2000.

Maushak, N. J. (2000). Instructional Technology Scenario . A report to the Educational Telecommunications Council, Iowa.

Maushak, N. J. (2000). Instructional Technology Scenario Case Study. A report to Charles City, Iowa School District.

Maushak, N. J. (2000). Instructional Technology Scenario Analysis and Report, A Report to Portland Public Schools.

Maushak, N. J. (1999). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, 1998-99, October, 1999.

Manternach, L.K., Bender, C.L., and Maushak, N.M. (1999). Technology integration in Iowa High Schools: Perceptions of teachers and students.

Manternach, L.K., Bender, C.L., and Maushak, N.M. (1999). Perceptions of technology integration in Iowa high schools.

Maushak, N. J., Manternach, L. , and Bender, C. (1998). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, October 1997-September 1998. (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

Maushak, N. J., & Cowden, B. (1998). IowAccess Evaluation Report.

Maushak, N. J., & Manternach, L. (1997). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, July 1996-September 1997. (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

Maushak, N. J. (1997). Linking girls and their technological futures through informal science: The second year. (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

Maushak, N. J. & Hays, M. (1996). Linking girls and their technological futures through informal science: Results of a preliminary study. (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

Maushak, N. J. & Wright, K. E. (1996). Vision 2020: 1996 year-end evaluation. (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)(Received an award for excellence in evaluation and research from IEREA, Dec. 1997)

Sorensen, C., Maushak, N. J., & Lozada, M. (1996). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report. (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

Maushak, N. J. & Hanson, D. (1996). Teacher Education Alliance: 1995-96 Year end Report (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

 

 


OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Maushak, N.J., & Ellis, K. (2002)Attitudes of Graduate Students Toward Mixed Medium Distance Education, proceedings May 23-25, 2002, First International Symposium “New Horizons in Educational Communication and Technology” Anadolu University, Eskishehir, Turkey

Price, R. & Maushak, N.J., (2000) Publishing in the field of instructional technology: Getting started, Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2000, CD-ROM.

Price, R. & Maushak, N.J., (2000). A Framework for the design of web-based courses, Proceedings of  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 2000, CD-ROM, pp. 2190-2196.

Maushak, N. J., Lincecum, L., & Martin, L. (2000). Using the Internet to promote technology integration, higher-order thinking skills and motivation, Proceedings of  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 2000, CD-ROM, pp. 1499-1504.

Maushak, N. J. (1997). Distance education: A review of the literature. In N. Maushak, M. Simonson, & K. Wright (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Distance Education Research in Iowa, 2nd edition (pp. 221-233). (Available from Technology Research and Evaluation Group, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011)

Hanson, D. & Maushak, N. J. (1996). Distance education: A review of the literature. AECT.

 

EDITED PUBLICATIONS

TEA Times: bimonthly newsletter of Teacher Education Alliance, a component of the Iowa Distance Education Alliance. (1996- 1998).

Encyclopedia of distance education research in Iowa, (1997) 2nd edition and revised 2nd edition. A summary of research studies funded by the Teacher Education Alliance, a component of the Iowa Distance Education Alliance.

20th Annual proceedings, selected research and development presentations at the 1998 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, St. Louis, MO.

19th Annual proceedings, selected research and development presentations at the 1997 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Albuquerque, N.M.

15th Annual proceedings, selected research and development presentations at the 1993 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.

 

REFEREED PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES

Attitudes of Graduate Students Toward Mixed Medium Distance Education, First International Symposium “New Horizons in Educational Communication and Technology” Anadolu University, Eskishehir, Turkey, May 23-25, 2002

Utilizing edutainment to actively engage k-12 learners and promote students’ learning: An emergent phenomenon. Association  for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Atlanta, October, 2001.

Selecting computer mindtools: A tool for constructivist learning. Association  for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Atlanta, October, 2001.

Digital Television: An emerging technology in distance education, strengths and concerns. Association  for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Atlanta, October, 2001.

Preparing teachers for the inclusive classroom: A preliminary study of attitudes and knowledge of assistive technology. Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Denver, October, 2000.

Research in Distance Education: Going beyond the no significant difference. Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Denver, October, 2000.

Identification and Analysis of the Leading Journals in the Field of Educational Technology. Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Denver, October, 2000.

Getting published in the field of instructional technology. ED MEDIA 2000, Montreal., June 2000.

Learners and the learning environment: Impact of technology use in K-12 schools, Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 2000.

Using the Internet to promote technology integration, higher-order thinking skills and motivation, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 2000, San Diego, CA, Feb. 2000.

A framework for the design of web-based courses. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 2000, San Diego, CA, Feb. 2000.

Laying the foundations for the future: Internet training of government employees in Iowa, American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, November, 1999.

Technology, Teaching, and Learning, Association for Educational Communication and Technology, Houston, TX, February, 1999.

Technology, Teachers and Students in Iowa High Schools, Southwest Educational Research Association 1999 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, January, 1999.

Dissemination Activities: Iowa Distance Education Alliance. invited presentation, US Department of Education Technology Grants Conference, Washington, D.C., Dec. 1998.

Technology, Teaching, and Learning, “Transforming Society Through Evaluation”, American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, November, 1998.

Vision 2020, 1996 Year-end evaluation. invited presentation, Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association 1997 Annual Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 1997.

Encyclopedia of distance education research in Iowa, 2nd edition. invited presentation, Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association 1997 Annual Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 1997.

The state of distance education in teacher preparation programs in Iowa’s 4-year colleges and universities. Iowa Distance Education Alliance 1997 Annual Conference, Ames, IA, Feb. 1997.

Creating a vision of educational technology in Iowa. Iowa Distance Education Alliance 1997 Annual Conference, Ames, IA, Feb. 1997.

Evaluating distance education. Invited presentation, Frontiers in Education Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Nov. 1996.

Integrating math into the curriculum: Using AIMS activities to implement the NCTM standards. Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics, McCook, NE, Feb. 1990.

 

 

WORKSHOPS and OTHER PRESENTATIONS

Preliminary Findings, invited presentation made via distance from Montreal to IPTV, Johnston, IA, June 2000.

Using Evaluation for Decision Making and Sustainability, invited presentation, Iowa Public Television, Johnston IA, September, 1999.

Creating  WebPages with Microsoft FrontPage, two day workshop, Region 17 Educational Service Center, Lubbock, TX, July, 1999.

Desktop Publishing with ClarisWorks, one-day workshop, Region 17 Educational Service Center, Lubbock, TX, June 1999.

Using AEIOU structure to guide the evaluation of technology projects. invited presentation, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Recipients, Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, IA, Nov. 1997.

Project Wild and Project Learning Tree Workshop. William Penn College, Oskaloosa, IA, Fall and Spring semesters, 1990-1994.

Project Equals Workshop. Science and Math Center, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE, Spring, 1990.

AIMS Workshop. Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD, Spring, 1990.

Leading math into the 21st century: An overview of the NCTM standards. Various civic groups, Alliance, NE, Spring, 1990.

 

 

GRANTS AND AWARDS

Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools Project                                           Oct 1 2003Sept 30 2004

      $2,000,000 full award

      Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV                                                           $20,000

Co Principal Investigator – Assistive Technology                                                                  Fall 2003

      CH Foundation                                                                                                               $17,500

Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools Project                                           Oct 1 2002Sept 30 2003

      $4,000,000 full award

      Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV                                                           $50,000

Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools Project                                           Oct 1 2001Sept 30 2002

      $4,000,000 full award

      Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV                                                           $70,000

Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools Project                                           Oct 1 2000Sept 30 2001

      $4,000,000 full award

      Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV                                                           $80,000

Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools Project                                           Oct 1 1999Sept 30 2000

      $8,000,000 full award

      Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV                                                           $54,000

Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools Project                                           Oct 1 1998Sept 30 1999

      $8,000,000 full award

      Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa State University                                                   $42,000

Research Grant                                                                                                                1998-1999

      TTU College of Education                                                                                                   $500

3rd Place for Most Significant Advancement in

Research in the Field of Distance Learning                                                                         April 1998

      United States Distance Learning Association

Innovators Award                                                                                                              Feb. 1998

      Iowa Distance Education Alliance

Excellence in the Field of Educational Research and Evaluation                                           Dec. 1997

      Vision 2020 Evaluation Report

      Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association

 

TEACHING

 

TEACHING ASSIGNMENT

 

EDIT 3318             Computer Applications For Elementary Teachers – Supervise two instructors, teach when needed

EDIT 5318             Computer Applications - Fall Term

EDIT 5330             Computers, Critical Thinking, And Problem Solving In The Content Area. (Face to Face and On-Line) - Spring Term

EDIT 5370             Foundations In Distance Education (Face to Face and On-Line) - Fall Term

EDIT 5380             Video-Based Distance Education (Face to Face and On-Line) - Spring and Summer Term

EDIT 5397             Practicum In Instructional Technology - Spring and Summer term

EDIT 6322             Research In Instructional Technology – Fall even years

EDIT 6380             Trends, Issues, And Research In Distance Education – Spring even years

EDIT 7000             Independent Study in Instructional Technology Research

EDIT 8000             Dissertation

GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOPS

Introduction to Flash                                                                                                            2003

E-Portfolios                                                                                                                         2003

Using word formatting functions to assist in the writing process                                              2003

Using word tools to collaborate on writing projects                                                               2003

 

TEACHING AWARDS

Ex-students Association New Faculty Award, TTU                                                                    2000

Nominated for:

      Spencer Wells New Professor Teaching Award                                                                   2000

      Hemphills-Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award                                            2000

 


SERVICE

ASSOCIATIONS

AECT:       Association of Educational Communications and Technology

AEA:          American Evaluation Association

ISTE:         International Society of Technology Education

AACE:       Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International: Alpha Kappa Chapter, Communications Chair, newsletter editor

 

SERVICE

National/Regional/State Level:

Planning Group - Technology Evaluation Institute                             2000 - Current

Communications Chair, Newsletter Editor, Alpha Kappa Chapter   2000 - 2002

Editorial Board - Quarterly Journal of Distance Education                1999 - current

Advisory Board - Distance Learning Resources Network                1998 - current

Session Chair - AEA Conference                                                                November, 1999

SERA conference paper reviewer                                                               1998

IDLA Annual Conference: Steering Committee and Program Chair  1997

 

University Level:

UIL Computers Applications Director                     Super-Conference, Fall 2003

UIL Computers Applications Director                     AAAAA Regional, March, 2002

UIL Computers Applications Director                     Red Raider Invitational, January, 2002

UIL Computers Applications Director                     AAAAA Regional, March, 2001

UIL Computers Applications Director                     Red Raider Invitational, January, 2001

UIL Computers Applications Director                     AAAAA Regional, March, 2000

UIL Computers Applications Director                     Red Raider Invitational, January, 2000

UIL Computers Applications Director                     Mega-Conference, Fall 1999

UIL Computers Applications Director                     AAAAA Regional, April, 1999

UIL Computers Applications Director                     Red Raider Invitational, January, 1999

University Distance Learning Council                                               1999 - current

University Distance Learning Issues Committee                               2000 - current

TLTC Advisory Committee                                                            2000 – current

Faciltator PBS Teleconference                                                        Dec. 7, 2000

 

College/Program Level:

Dean’s AdHoc Technology Committee                                           2003-present

Program Coordinator                                                                      2000 – 2003

ECC director                                                                                  2000-2001

College of Education Technology Committee (Chair)                       1999 - 2002

College of Education Distance Education Task Force (Chair)          1998 - 1999

TechLinks Competencies Committee (Chair)                                   2000 - 2001