J. Michael Blocher Ph.D. – Vitae 1
Curriculum Vitae
J. Michael Blocher, Ph.D.
College of Education
P.O. Box 5774
Northern ArizonaUniversity
Flagstaff, AZ86001-5774
Office: (928) 523-1897
Academic History
Ph.D.ArizonaStateUniversity, Tempe, Arizona.
College of Education
Major: Curriculum and Instruction.
Emphasis:Educational Media and Computers.
Dissertation: Self-regulation of cognitive strategies and motivation to enhance interaction and social presence in computer mediated communication. Dissertation Committee: Drs. M. S. McIsaac, G. G. Bitter, M. L. Smith, M. S. Meloth, and G. Wilson.
M.A. University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
School of Education
Major:Curriculum and Instruction.
M.A.University on Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado.
College of Education
Major:Industrial Arts and Technology.
B.S.Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
School of Journalism
Major:Photo-Illustration.
Professional History
Teaching and Advisement
Teaching Positions
2005 - PresentAssociate Professor, College of Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Responsibilities: Designing, developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the Educational Technology courses. In addition, advise and chair doctoral students enrolled in the Curriculum & Instructional Doctoral Program.
1999 - 2005Assistant Professor, College ofEducation, Northern ArizonaUniversity, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Responsibilities: Designing, developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the Educational Technology courses.
1998 - 1999Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Education, ArizonaStateUniversity, Tempe, Arizona.
Responsibilities: Teaching graduate students enrolled in the Educational Media and Computers Graduate Program. Advising and serving on Masters and Doctoral students' committees.
1997 - 1998Lecturer, College of Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.
Responsibilities: Teaching graduate students enrolled in the Educational Media and Computers Graduate Program. Advising and serving on Masters and Doctoral students' committees.
1994 - 1997Adjunct Faculty, Business Department, Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Responsibilities: Teaching computer productivity and literacy courses for business program students, as well as four-year transfer students.
1993 - 1997Teaching Assistant, College of Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.
Responsibilities: Designing and developing curriculum for and teaching the required technology in education course for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the teacher preparation program. Advising students and serving on Masters Comprehensive Exam committees.
1990 - 1993 Elementary Classroom Teacher, Poudre R-1 School District, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Responsibilities: Classroom teacher of grades 4 and 5/6 combination. Disciplines included; math, science, language arts, and social studies. Member of the Leadership and Strategic Planning Committees.
1990 - 1992Pre K-8 Summer School Teacher, Science Discovery Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
Responsibilities: Teaching grades Pre-K through 8 summer science classes, including: Astronomy, Light and Color, and Photography.
1990 - SummerMiddle Level Summer School Teacher, Front RangeCommunity College, Westminster, Colorado.
Responsibilities: Teaching grades 5 - 10 summer space and rocketry classes.
1990 - SpringStudent Teacher, Adams 12 - FiveStarSchool District, Westminster, Colorado.
Responsibilities: Student teaching with full responsibility of a Grade 3 class.
Student Advisement
Doctoral Committees
Debra Steinman. Co-Chair. In progress. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
Eri Ono. Co-Chair. In progress. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
Andrew Griffin. Ed.D. Chair. Management 311, online course in leadership: A case study evaluation. Successfully defended November 14, 2007. Northern Arizona University.
Andra Goldberg, Ed.D. Co-Chair. A case study of part-time faculty perceptions and experiences regarding technology training opportunities in higher education.. Successfully defended June 7, 2007. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
Mitch Hopewell, Ed.D. Chair. Meeting academic and professional expectations in the online professorate.Successfully defended April 16, 2007. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
John Doherty, Ed.D. In Facilitating interaction: The role of the reference librarian in online learning environments. Successfully defended April 5, 2007. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
Leslie Cramblet, Ph.D. Teaching without tools: The development of the goal orientations in adaptive learning (GOAL)scale. Successfully defended April 8, 2005. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
DeForest Quintin Joralmon, Ph.D. Effects of telecommunications support on the development and administration of a military training course. Successfully defended November 17, 2004, ArizonaStateUniversity.
Robert Campbell, Ed.D. The effect of incentives on continuing implementation of Internet use in the classroom. Successfully defended September 29, 2004. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
Marios Miltiadou, Ph.D. Motivational constructs as predictors of success in the online classroom.Successfully defended October 2000. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Veena Mahesh, Ph.D. The nature and purpose of feedback in a dialogic online learning community. Defended September 2000 Arizona State University.
David Winograd, Ph.D. The effects of trained moderation in online asynchronous distance learning. Successfully defended July 2000. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Sara Wolf, Ph.D. The big six information skills™ as a metacognitive scaffold in solving information-based problems. Successfully defended July 2000. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Chih Tu, Ph.D. An examination of social presence to increase interaction in online classes.Successfully defended May 2000. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Vito Amato, Ph.D. The effect of learner control on knowledge gain in an interactive multimedia instructional environment. Successfully defended August 1999. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Charalambos Vrasidas, Ph.D. Meanings of online and face-to-face interactions in a graduate course.Successfully defended May 1999. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Melissa Pierson, Ph.D. Technology integration practice as a function of pedagogical expertise. Successfully defended April 1999. ArizonaStateUniversity.
Masters Committees
NorthernArizonaUniversity – The NAU M.Ed. in Educational Technology currently has over 400 enrolled students. To date, I have served on 69successful Masters Capstone Committees.
Arizona State University – Served on 78 successfully completed as M.Ed. Committee Member, seven as Chair.
Research, Publications, and Professional Development
Books
Blocher, J. M., Amato, V., and Storslee, J. (1996). An Interactive Guide to the Internet,Indianapolis, ID: Macmillan.
Book Chapters
Tu, C. H. & Blocher, M. (2010). Web 2.0 learning environments in distance learning. In R. Papa (Ed.) Technology leadership for school improvement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
Blocher, J.M. (2008). Computer mediated communication: Enhancing online group interactions.In M. S. Raisinghani (Ed.) Handbook of research on global information technology management in the digital economy. Hershey, PA: IGI Global Publishing.
Refereed Publications
Tu, C. H. and Blocher, M. (2008). Constructs for Web 2.0 learning environments: A theoretical metaphor. Educational Media, International, 45(4), 253-269.
Tu, C. H., Blocher, M. and Ntoruru, J. (2008). Integrate Social Networking Technology to Facilitate Online Professional Community. Educational Media, International, 45(4), 335-341.
Tu, C. H. and Blocher, M. (2008). Editorial: Learning in Social Networking Technology. Educational Media, Internationa1, 45(4), 249-251.
Blocher, J.M. (2005). Increasing learner interaction: using Jigsaw online. Educational Media International. 42(3).
Gess-Newsome, J., Blocher, M., Clark, J., Menasco, J., and Willis, E. (2003). Technology infused professional development: A framework for development and analysis. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 3(3). Available:
Blocher, J. M., Echols, J., Sujo de Montes, L., Willis, E., and Tucker, G. (2003). Shifting from Instruction to Construction: A Personal Meaningful Experience. Action in Teacher Education. 24(4).
Blocher, J. M., Sujo de Montes, L., Willis, and E., Tucker, G. (2002). Online learning: Examining the successful student profile. Journal of Interactive Online Learning. 1(2).
McIsaac, M. S., Blocher, J. M., Mahesh, V., Ralston, K., and Vrasidas, C., (1999). Student interactions and perceptions of on-line courses, Educational Media International, 36(2).
McIsaac, M. S., and Blocher, J. M., (1998). How research in distance education can affect practice? Educational Media International, 35(1).
Invited Publications
Sujo de Montes, L. E. and Blocher, J. M. (2004). Educational Technology for the Twenty-first century: Integration, Innovation, and Learning. In D. Kain (Ed.). PreK-12 Education: Choices for Arizona’s future (pp. 120-136). Phoenix, AZ: 84thArizonaTown Hall.
Blocher, J. M., (1999). Integrating multiple distance delivery systems, Assessment and Accountability Forum. 9 (2).
Blocher, J. M. (1998, Summer). Reducing the "distance" in distance ed: A look at First Class ©, Connexions: International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives, 10 , 3-6.
Blocher, J. M. (1996). Internet and cyberspace and learning. Eisenhower National Clearinghouse CD-ROM: A Collection of Curriculum Standards and Frameworks for Mathematics and Science Education, ENC-007678.
Conference Proceedings
Tu, C. H., Blocher, M. and Ntoruru, J. (2008). Integrate Social Networking Technology to Facilitate Online Community Learning: EMI Special Issue Experiences. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of International Council for Educational Media 2008. , September 17-21, 2008, Portier, France.
Blocher, J.M. (2008). Digital Storytelling and Reflective Assessment. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Blocher, J.M. and Tu, C., (2008). Utilizing a Wiki to Construct Knowledge. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Goldberg, A., Blocher, J.M. and Tu, C., (2008). Teaching without Tools: A Case Study of Part-Time Faculty Perceptions and Experiences Regarding Technology Training. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Armfield, S., Sujo de Montes, L., and Blocher, J.M. (2008). Meeting the needs of students, administration, and NCATE: Redesigning an undergraduate educational technology course to meet changing needs. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Sujo de Montes, L., Armfield, S., and Blocher, J.M. (2008). Video Games, Learning, and Instruction in the Middle School Classroom. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Sujo de Montes, L., Willis, E. M., Blocher, J.M., Tucker, G., and Gunn, C. (2007). From the thinking board to NCATE/ISTE: How to grow an online graduate program. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 26-30, 2007.San Antonio, TX.
Blocher, J.M., and Sujo de Montes, L.(2006). ePortfolio system for student learning and program evaluation. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL.
Blocher, J.M., Lane-Kelso, M., Sujo de Montes, L., Armfield, S., Zhan, H., and Karcz, G. (2006). Using a hybrid lab to teach computers in the classroom. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL.
Sujo de Montes, L., Foley, J., Lane-Kelso, M., and Blocher, J.M. (2006). Of public interest: Are preservice teachers being prepared to teach the citizenry of tomorrow? Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL.
Sujo de Montes, L., Blocher, J.M., Armfield, S. (2005). Technology integration, change and pre-service teachers: Lessons learned. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Phoenix, Arizona.
Powell, P., Blocher, J.M. (2005). The intersection of PBL, constructionism, and technology to explore professional problems of teachers: High stakes testing and the disclosure of educational disparity. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Phoenix, Arizona.
Blocher, J.M., Sujo de Montes, L. (2005). Technology professional development delivery preferences. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Phoenix, Arizona.
Alley, P., Blocher, J.M., Markel, S. (2005). The road to assessment: An examination of one college’s systematic process for evaluating electronic portfolio software. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Phoenix, Arizona.
Blocher, J.M., Sherman, G., and Alley, P. (2004). Workshop Design Strategies for a Successful Technology Integration Faculty Development Program. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Atlanta, Georgia.
Zhan, H.and Blocher, J.M. (2004). Problem-solving Strategies Involved in Interactions in Instructional Design and Multimedia Authoring: A Dual Perspective of an Online Instructor and His student. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Atlanta, Georgia.
Blocher, J.M. (2003). Multiple assessment strategies in an online competency-based master’s degree program: The Western Governors University model. Proceedings of the e-Learn 2003 World Conference on e-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Phoenix, Arizona.
Sherman, G., Blocher, J.M., and Alley, P. (2003). Technology integration professional development in teacher education: Three different approaches. Proceedings of the e-Learn 2003 World Conference on e-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Phoenix, Arizona.
Blocher, J.M. (2003). Designing, developing & implementing an online multimedia authoring course: Lessons learned. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Zhan, H., Nolan, W., and Blocher, J.M. (2003). PT3 supported telecommunications development: Program coordinator and student’s use. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tucker, G., Armfield, S., and Blocher, J.M. (2003) Developing a hybrid site-based distance delivered introductory hands-on technology course. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Alley, P., Willis, B., Sherman, G., and Blocher, J.M. (2003). Technology integration frontier: A PT3 supported multi-faceted push for technology literacy at NorthernArizonaUniversity’s College of Education. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Savenye, W., Brush, T., Blocher, J. M., Horn, P., Chadwick, J., and Middleton, J. (2002). A multimedia database to improve teaching with technology: The “Best Practices” Digital Video Project. Proceedings of the Annual meeting for the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference. Dallas, Texas.
Blocher, J. M. and Horn, P. (2002). Consortium building: The Northern Arizona University teaching and learning with technology PT3 project. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Nashville, Tennessee.
Tucker, G., Blocher, J. M., and Armfield, S. (2002). Evaluation of an integrated constructionist model for meaningful online learning. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Nashville, Tennessee.
Tucker, G. and Blocher, J. M. (2002). Collaborative learning and the online learner: Do those who choose online delivery want collaborative learning? Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Nashville, Tennessee.
Sujo de Montes, L., Willis, E., Blocher, J. M. and Tucker, G. (2002). A comprehensive formative evaluation of an online masters' program. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Nashville, Tennessee.
Brush, T., Savenye, W., Ziobrowski, C., Middleton, J., Horn, P., Blocher, J. M., Chadwick, J., Oksuz, C., Li, J., Tan, A. and Kurz, T. (2002). Developing digital video resources to improve teaching with technology: The PT3. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Nashville, Tennessee.
Blocher, J. M. andTucker, G. (2001). Using Constructionists principals in designing and integrating online collaborative interactions. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Orlando, Florida.
Tucker, G., Sujo de Montes, L., Willis, E.W. and Blocher, J.M. (2001). A study of faculty perceptions to the integration of systems thinking in the teacher preparation program at NorthernArizonaUniversity. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Orlando, Florida.
Sujo de Montes, L. and Blocher, J.M. (2001). From email to virtual reality: An online master’s of education in educational technology that models interaction. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.Orlando, Florida.
Blocher, J. M., Tu, C., and Tucker, G., (2000). Designing and integrating collaborative projects in online learning environments: A re-design. Proceedings [CD-ROM], Symposium on Virtual Learning: An International Exchange of Ideas. Northern ArizonaUniversity.
Conference Presentations
Blocher, J. M., Tu, C.H., Doherty, L., Harner, L., Orozco, G., Payne, L.Z., and Riek, E.K. Social networking software and collaborative authorship: Structure and dialogue. American Educational Research Association (AERA). April 13-17, 2009. San Diego, CA.
Tu, C. H., Blocher, M. and Ntoruru, J. (2008). Applying Social Networking Technology to Facilitate EMI Special Issue, Learning in Social Networking Technology. Association for Educational Communications Technology International Conference (AECT). November 4-8, 2008. Orlando, FL, USA.
Tu, C. H. and Blocher, M. (2008). An examination of knowledge constructions in Wiki Collaborative Learning Community. Association for Educational Communications Technology International Conference (AECT). November 4-8, 2008. Orlando, FL, USA.
Tu, C. H. and Blocher, M. (2008). Panel Discussion: Critical Thoughts on Online Learning Community: Collective Intelligence vs. Individual Intelligence. Association for Educational Communications Technology Annual Meeting (AECT). November 4-8, 2008. Orlando, FL, USA.
Tu, C. H., Blocher, M. and Ntoruru, J. (2008).Integrate Social Networking Technology to Facilitate Online Community Learning: EMI Special Issue Experiences.Annual Conference of International Council for Educational Media 2008. , September 17-21, 2008, Portier, France.
Blocher, J.M. (2008). Digital Storytelling and Reflective Assessment. 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Blocher, J.M. and Tu, C., (2008). Utilizing a Wiki to Construct Knowledge. 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Goldberg, A., Blocher, J.M. and Tu, C., (2008). Teaching without Tools: A Case Study of Part-Time Faculty Perceptions and Experiences Regarding Technology Training. 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Armfield, S., Sujo de Montes, L., and Blocher, J.M. (2008). Meeting the needs of students, administration, and NCATE: Redesigning an undergraduate educational technology course to meet changing needs. 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Sujo de Montes, L., Armfield, S., and Blocher, J.M. (2008). Video Games, Learning, and Instruction in the Middle School Classroom. 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (SITE). March 3-7, 2008.Las Vegas, NV.
Blocher, J.M. and Tu, C. (2007). Bridging the computer mediated communication gap. International Journal Continuing Engineering Education and Live Long Learning. 17(2/3).
Blocher, M. (2007). Digital storytelling in pre-service teacher preparation. International Council for Educational Media (ICEM). September 20-22, 2007. Nicosia, Cyprus.
Cornell, R., Pan, C., Tsai, M., Chien, Y., Tsai, M., Tu, C., and Blocher, M. (2007). The great debate – F2F, WWW, or Blended? Ten Proponents in Four Acts. International Council for Educational Media (ICEM). September 20-22, 2007. Nicosia, Cyprus.
Yen, C-J.,Tu, C., and Blocher, J.M. (2007). A Study of the relationship between gender and online social presence. American Educational Research Association (AERA). April 9-13, 2007. Chicago, IL.