NANCY J. MAUSHAK, Ph. D.
Texas Tech University, Box 41071 Lubbock Texas 79409-1071
806-742-1997 ext. 287 nancy.maushak@.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
2004-presentTexas Tech University, Associate Professor
1998 - 2004Texas Tech University, Assistant Professor
2000 - 2003Instructional Technology Program Coordinator
1997 - 1998Iowa State University, Postdoctoral Fellow
1996 - 1998Iowa State University, Research Associate
1995 - 1996 Iowa State University, Research Assistant
1990 - 1995William Penn College, Assistant Professor
1989 - 1990Chadron State College, Coordinator Math and Science Learning Center
1985 - 1989Alliance School District, Elementary and Middle School Teacher
SCHOLARSHIP
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Maushak, N. & Ou, ChaoHua (2007). Using synchronous communication to facilitate graduate students’ online collaboration. The Quarterly Review of Distance Education 8(2), pp. 161-169.
Kelley, P., Maushak, N., & Smith, D. (2007). ATTIC: Assistive Technology for Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Maushak, N. & Ou, ChaoHua (2005). Effects of Synchronous Communication on Graduate Students’ Online Collaboration,In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Maushak, N. (2005). Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes Towards and Knowledge of Assistive Adaptive Technologies, In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005,Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Veronikas, S. & Maushak, N. (2005). Effectiveness of Audio on Screen Captures in Software Application Instruction. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia. 14 (2), pp. 199-205. Norfolk, VA: AACE.
Maushak, N,& Ou, ChaoHua (2005).Online Learners' Perceptions of Interaction and Instructional Effectiveness.Association for Educational Communication and Technology International Conference Proceedings, October, 2005.
Maushak, N (2005). From Blogs to Wikis: Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication on the WWW, Association for Educational Communication and Technology International Conference, Conference Proceedings.
LeDoux, T. & Maushak, PhD, N. (2005). Factors That Influence the Difference in the Levels of Technology Integration into the Schools’ Curricula. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 3269-3274). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Maushak, N. (2004). Teaching online: Effective alternatives to CMS, In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2004. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Maushak, N. & Fulgham S. (2004). Effectiveness of Audio on Screen Captures in Software Application Instruction. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2004. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Kelley, P. & Maushak, N. J. (2004). Teaching online: Hints from the trenches. Distance Learning, 1 (4) pp. 7-11.
Maushak, N. J., Ou, C., & Wang, H, (2004) Teaching online: Effective alternatives to CMS. Distance Learning, 1 (2), pp. 13-22.
Maushak, N., Kelley, P. & Blodgett, T. (2004). Preservice Teachers' Attitudes Towards and Knowledge of Assistive Adaptive Technologies. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (pp. 3505-3510). Chesapeake, VA: AACE
Maushak, N.J., & Ellis, K. (2002) Attitudes of graduate students toward mixed medium. Distance EducationQuarterly 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. (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.
Price, R. V. & Maushak, N. J. (2000). Publishing in the field of educational technology: Getting started, Educational Technology, 40(4). 47-52.
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. & Zakrzekski, C. (2006). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, September 2002- October, 2005, Maushak, N. J. (2006).
Maushak, N. J. & Zakrzekski, C. (2006). Iowa Distance Education Alliance: Evaluation Report, September 2002- October, 2004, Maushak, N. J. (2006).
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
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., 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
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.
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.
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.
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. Houston, February, 2000.
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. (1999). Technology, Teaching, and Learning in Iowa High Schools. Proceedings of the Association for educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference 537-542.
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.
REFEREEDPRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES
How Presentation Modality And Feedback Affect Student Leraning On Microsoft Excel. Society for Instructional Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference, Las Vegas, March 2008.
The Struggle For Technology Integration With Limited Resources And Support: A Case Study. Society for Instructional Technology and Teacher Education Annual Conference, Las Vegas, March 2008.
Blogs In The Classroom, Face To Face And Online. Texas Computer Educators Association Annual Conference, Austin, February 2008.
Lockdown of the Virtual Classroom: Strategies for Safer Assessment, Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference,Galveston, March 2007.
The Team Approach to Teaching Multiple Sections of Online Courses, Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference,Galveston, March 2007.
ATTIC: Assistive Technology for Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom, SITE 2007, March, 2007; San Antonio, Texas.
Use of Weblogs and Traditional Journals for Reflective Learning in An Online Graduate Class, Association for Educational Communication and Technology International Conference, Dallas, October, 2006.
Moodle Scootin’ to Lighten Up the DLE (Distance Learning Environment),Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference,San Antonio, March 2006.
Brainshare: Multimedia for Online Discussion, Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference,San Antonio, March 2006.
Online Learners' Perceptions of Interaction and Instructional Effectiveness.Association for Educational Communication and Technology International Conference, Orlando, October, 2005.
From Blogs to Wikis: Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication on the WWW , Association for Educational Communication and Technology International Conference, Orlando, October, 2005.
From Blogs to Wiki Asynchronous Communication Tools To Facilitate Online Interaction, Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference, Ft. Worth, March 2005.
Creating visual training tutorials with Viewlet, workshop, Texas Distance Learning Association Annual Conference, Ft. Worth, March 2005.
Effects of Synchronous Communication on Graduate Students’ Online Collaboration,Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Phoenix, February, 2005.
Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes Towards and Knowledge of Assistive Adaptive Technologies, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Atlanta, March, 2004.
Teaching online: Effective alternatives to CMS, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Atlanta, March, 2004.
Effectiveness of Audio on Screen Captures in Software Application Instruction,Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Atlanta, March, 2004.
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
Co-Principal Investigator(with P. Kelley).Activities Building Learning Excellence using Assistive Technology (ABLE-AT). Submitted to the CH Foundation 2007. Proposed budget of $97,943.00. Unfunded project submitted 2007.
Co-Principal Investigator (with P. Kelley & D. Smith). Activities Building Learning Excellence using Assistive Technology (ABLE-AT). Submitted to the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). March 2007. Proposed budget of $1,112,297.57 over 3 years. Unfunded project submitted 2007.
Salzburg Seminar Recipient2006
ATTIC Jones Grant – Assistive Technology2003-2004
$20,000
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectApril 1 2005 – Sept 30 2005
$2,000,000 full award
Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV$9,000
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectOct 1 2003 – Sept 30 2004
$2,000,000 full award
Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV$20,000
Co Principal Investigator – Assistive TechnologyFall 2003
CH Foundation$17,500
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectOct 1 2002 – Sept 30 2003
$4,000,000 full award
Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV$50,000
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectOct 1 2001 – Sept 30 2002
$4,000,000 full award
Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV$70,000
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectOct 1 2000 – Sept 30 2001
$4,000,000 full award
Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV$80,000
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectOct 1 1999 – Sept 30 2000
$8,000,000 full award
Evaluation subcontracted through Iowa Public TV$54,000
Lead Evaluator – Iowa Star Schools ProjectOct 1 1998 – Sept 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 AwardFeb. 1998
Iowa Distance Education Alliance
Excellence in the Field of Educational Research and EvaluationDec. 1997
Vision 2020 Evaluation Report
Iowa Educational Research and Evaluation Association
TEACHING
TEACHING ASSIGNMENT
EDIT 3318Computer Applications For Elementary Teachers – Supervise 3 instructors, 7 sections, approximately 150 students per semester
EDIT 5318Computer Applications
EDIT 5330Computers, Critical Thinking, And Problem Solving In The Content Area.
EDIT 5370Foundations In Distance Education
EDIT 5380Video-Based Distance Education
EDIT 5397Practicum In Instructional Technology
EDIT 6322Research In Instructional Technology
EDIT 6380Trends, Issues, And Research In Distance Education
EDIT 7000Independent Study in Instructional Technology Research
EDIT 8000Dissertation
GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Flash2003
E-Portfolios2003
Using word formatting functions to assist in the writing process2003
Using word tools to collaborate on writing projects2003
TEACHING AWARDS