Nan B. Adams, PhD

Professor

Department of Educational Technology and Leadership

Southeastern Louisiana University

Academic Background

Ph.D., University of New Orleans, Curriculum Leadership, 1997

M.Ed., University of New Orleans, Curriculum and Instruction/Educational Computing

B.S., Louisiana State University - Shreveport, Science Education/Computer Science

B.S., Centenary College, Geology

Academic Experience

Current Appointments-

Professor, Tenured Graduate Appointment, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2005 - Present

Professor, Doctoral Program, Walden University, 2003 - Present

Previous Appointments-

Coordinator, EdD Program Development, Southeastern Louisiana University 2000-2006

Coordinator, Educational Technology Leadership Program, Southeastern Louisiana University  2001-2006

Associate Professor, Graduate Appointment, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2005-2011

Assistant Professor, Graduate Appointment, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2000-2005

Assistant Professor, Graduate Appointment, University of New Orleans,       1997-2001

Adjunct Instructor, University of New Orleans, 1992-1997

Adjunct Instructor, Loyola University - New Orleans, Summer 1994

Computer Teacher/Science Teacher, Caddo, Jefferson and Orleans Parish secondary schools, 1986-1995

Teacher Participant, NASA Teacher in Space Program, Caddo Parish, Fall 1987-Spring 1988

Professional Experience

Director, Academic Computing, University of New Orleans, 1998-2000

Director, Faculty Initiative for Technology and Teaching, University of New Orleans, 1998-2000

Director, Academic Computing, Delgado Community College, 1995-1998

Director, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Technology, Delgado Community College, 1995-1998

Institutional Effectiveness Staff Member, Loyola University - New Orleans, 1993-1994

Geoscientist, CONOCO, Exploration and Production North American Division, New Orleans Office, 1990-92

Field Engineer, Exploration Division, Schlumberger Well Services, 1980-1985

Field Mud Logger, Analytical Logging, 1978 -1979

Service on Doctoral Committees

Proposal Defended (working committees)

Cormier, Ronald, EdD, A Mixed Methodology Analysis of Relationships among Dimensions of Professional Learning Communities, Collective Efficacy, and Stages of Concern about an Innovation in Nine Middle and Secondary Schools in a South Louisiana School District. UL-Lafayette - Southeastern Shared Doctoral Program – Content Expert

DuPre, Susan, EdD, Web-based Training for Technology Skills Acquisition:  A Mixed Methodology Study of Teacher Proficiency and Preparation. UL-Lafayette - Southeastern Shared Doctoral Program – Content Expert

McAfee, Rickey, EdD, A Description of Technology Computing Concerns of High School Faculty.  Walden University – Committee Chair

Zook, Douglas, EdD, Stages of Concern About the Innovation – Efficacy of a Faculty Development Program. Walden University – Committee Chair

Graduated

Robertson, Schellia, EdD, Perceived Influence of Principals on Academic Achievement for Minority Students in Mathematics – UL – Lafayette – Southeastern Shared Doctoral Program, 2012 – Content Expert

Burgess, Constance, EdD, Teachers’ Perceptions of Teacher Leadership and Teacher Efficacy: A Correlational Study.  Walden University, 2012 – Committee Chair

Minkler, Cheri, EdD, Teacher Social Capital: The Development and Application of a Conceptual Model and Measurement Framework.  UL – Lafayette – Southeastern Shared Doctoral Program, 2011 – Content Expert

Nourse, Stacia, EdD, The Relationship Between Computerized Problem-Based Instruction and Students’ Cognitive Level of Learning in Secondary Science, Walden University, 2011 – Committee Chair

Schmid-Riggins, Petra, EdD, Effective Team Teaching in Secondary Education:  Enhancing Student Achievement.  Walden University, 2011 – Committee Chair

Gowan, Deborah C., The Relationship of Motivation and Multiple Intelligence Preference to Achievement from Instruction Using Webquests.  Walden University, 2010 – Committee Chair.

Lewis, Jerry, EdD, Exploring Rural K-12 Teacher Technology Use: A Rural School Perspective for Improving Teacher Use of Technology for Instruction and Student Learning. Walden University, 2010 – Committee Chair

Robertson, Amy, EdD, Teacher Attitudes Toward Gender Equity in the Classroom.  Walden University, 2010 – Committee Chair

Willis, Allen Kent, EdD, The Relationship of Multiplication Tables and Fraction Operations to Learning Algebra, A Mixed Methods Study. Walden University, 2010 – Committee Chair

Jackson, Anthony, EdD, The Induction and Mentoring of New, and Novice Principals in three Suburban School Divisions in Central Virginia.  Walden University, 2010 – Content Expert

Atkinson, Bruce, EdD, Teaching Students to be Peacemakers and Peer Mediation:  A Curriculum. Walden University, 2010 – Methodologist

Broussard, Jacquelin, EdD, A Description of Factors Limiting College Opportunity for Aspiring First-generation College Students and the Impact of School Counselor Interventions on Increased College Opportunity.  UL-Lafayette/Southeastern Shared Doctoral Program, 2009 – Content Expert

Trohalides, Siobhan, EdD, Technology-enhanced curriculum in a community college fitness program:  Measuring the impact on commitment and student course satisfaction.  Walden University, 2009 – Committee Chair

Sikes, Sharon, EdD, Applying brain-based teaching techniques to Great Expectations methodology. Walden University, 2009 – Content Expert.

Loeber, Greta, EdD,  Student Achievement Scores on a Performance-based Assessment and Teacher’s Implementation of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards.  Walden University, 2008 – Committee Chair

Dean, Kathleen, EdD, The Effects of Visual Mathematical Instruction on the Perception and Achievement of Elementary Visual-Spatial Learners.  Walden University, 2007 – Committee Chair

Mattera, Chris, EdD. Television viewing patterns, electronic media use and middle school academic achievement.  Walden University, 2007 - Methodologist

Roadhouse, Michael A., EdD, Effective Models and Methods of Classroom Management:  An Action Research Study. Walden University, 2007 - Committee Chair

Ferrier, Ann M., EdD, The Effects of Differentiated Instruction on Academic Achievement in a Second-Grade Science Classroom. Walden University, 2007 - Committee Chair

Mullinix, Erik N., EdD, The General Educator’s Perception of Efficacy of the Inclusive Process. Walden University, 2007 - Methodologist

Ulkins, David M. EdD, The Impact of Single-gender Classrooms on Science Achievement of Middle School Gifted Girls.  Walden University, 2007- Content Expert

Sorrick, Roxanne, EdD, Nature-based science and its effect on early childhood teachers' (K--3) attitudes toward science content knowledge and science instruction. Walden University 2006 - Content Expert

Lohmeyer, Jan W., PhD, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod school system: A historical perspective and comparative study. University of New Orleans, 2004 - Content Expert

Schulte, Paige L., PhD, Preservice elementary teachers' alternative conceptions in science and attitudes toward teaching science. University of New Orleans, 2001 - Content Expert

Scholarly and Creative Work

Publications

Trahan, M., Adams, N.B. & DuPre, S.  Second Life MUVES.  Book Chapter. Multi-User Virtual Environments for theClassroom: Practical Approaches to Teaching in Virtual Worlds.  IGI Global Publishing.  Fall 2011.

Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A., Digital Ethnicity:  Discussion of a Concept and Implications for Education.  e-Learning and e-Education, ICST, Spring 2011.

Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A., Longstreet, W.S. Investigating aspects of an emerging digital ethnicity: Development of the Digital Ethnicity Scale, Computers and Human Behavior, Fall 2010.

Adams, N.B., Digital Intelligence. Book Chapter, Teaching Through Multi-User Virtual Environments.  IGI Global Publishing.  Fall 2010.

Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A., The Recursive Knowledge Development Model for Virtual Environments.  Book Chapter, Teaching Through Multi-User Virtual Environments.  IGI Global Publishing.  Fall 2010.

Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A. & Sawyer, S.G., Measuring Conditions Conducive to Knowledge Development in Virtual Learning Environments:  Initial Development of a Model-Based Survey.  Journal of Technology, Learning and Assessment, 8(1).August, 2009.

Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A., The Effect of High Stakes Testing on Dimensions of Teacher Efficacy and Organizational Climate in a Sample of Southern Rural Schools.  Contemporary Issues in Educational Research.  Spring 2009

DeVaney, T., Adams, N.B., Elliott, C., Assessment of Online Learning Environments: Using the OCLES(20) with Graduate Level Online Classes.  Journal of Interactive Online Learning.  November 2008.

Adams, N.B., Toward a Model for Knowledge Development in Virtual Environments:  Strategies for Student Ownership.  International Journal of Social Sciences, Special Issue on Virtual Learning Environments.  July 2007.

Adams, N.B., Redefining Literacy in the Information Age – Part 3:  Taming Internet Research – Finding Quality Information on the Web.  Reading:  Exploration and Discovery, (25) 2, Summer 2005.

Adams, N.B., Redefining Literacy in the Information Age – Part 2:  Developing Quality Student Research Strategies.  Reading:  Exploration and Discovery, Spring 2005.

Adams, N.B., Redefining Literacy in the Information Age.  Reading:  Exploration and Discovery, (25) 1, Spring 2004/Summer 2004.

Adams, N.B., Digital Intelligence Fostered by Technology.  Journal of Technology Studies.  Spring 2004.

Adams, N.B., Using Web Portfolios for Comprehensive Evaluation.  Proceedings Syllabus Fall 2002.

Adams, N.B., Using A Feminist Computer Analogy to Teach Hardware.  techLEARNING.  December 2002.

Adams, N.B., Educational Computing Concerns of Post-Secondary Faculty.  Journal of Research on Technology in Education.  Volume 34 Number 3 Spring 2002.

Keynote Addresses

Information Literacy – A workshop for college educators.  River Parishes Community College, August, 2009.

Digital Intelligence:  How Technology Influences the Learning Process.  Northshore Excellence in Teaching with Technology Conference. Mandeville, Louisiana, July, 2005.

Meeting the Needs of a University Electronic Learning Community.  Louisiana Blackboard Day,  New Orleans, Louisiana, September, 1999.

The Use of Computers to Enhance Adult Learning Experiences.  Orleans Parish Adult Educators, New Orleans, Louisiana, March, 1999.

Digital Intelligence.  Invited Keynote Speaker, Louisiana Association of Radiologists and Radiology Technologists, Lafayette, Louisiana, August, 1996.

Selected International, National and State Conference Presentations

SERA 2012 - 3 presentations (find program)

LERA 2012 - 1 presentation (find program)

SERA, 2011 - 2 presentations (find program)

LERA 2011 - 2 presentations (find program)

DeVaney, T.A., Winstead, F., and Adams, N.B., Validation of the Revised School Culture Elements Questionnaire for Selected Sub-Populations. Mid South Educational Research Association MSERA – Mobile, AL, November 2010

Adams, N.B., and DeVaney, T.A., An Examination of Teachers’ Perceptions of School Culture.  Louisiana Educational Research Association LERA, Lafayette, LA, March 2010

Adams, N.B., and DeVaney, T.A., Design of a Model for Knowledge Development in Virtual Environments. Southwestern Educational Research Association SERA, New Orleans, LA, February 2010

 Adams, N.B., Longstreet, W.S., and DeVaney, T.A., Development of a Digital Ethnicity Scale. Southwestern Educational Research Association SERA, New Orleans, LA, February 2010

Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A., and Longstreet, W.S., Describing Digital Ethnicity – Development of a Scale.  Mid South Educational Research Association MSERA –  November 4-6, 2009.  Baton Rouge, LA.

Adams, N.B., Winstead, M.F., DeVaney, T.A., Trahan, M., & Olivier, D.F Measuring Teachers Perceptions of School Culture in South Louisiana.  Mid South Educational Research Association MSERA –November 4-6, 2009.  Baton Rouge, LA.

Adams, N.B., and DeVaney, T.A., Creating a Model for Virtual Learning Environments:  Measuring Progress with the VLES.  EdMedia – AACE.  Honolulu, HI, June 2009

Campbell, K.T., Adams, N.B., DeVaney, T.A., Crain-Dorough, M.L., Echols, C.V., Blacher-Wilson, F.A.  The Impact of High Stakes Testing on Schools and Classrooms.  Southwestern Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX, February, 2009.

Adams, N.B., and DeVaney, T.A., A Model for Knowledge Development in Virtual Learning Environments.  Louisiana Educational Research Association, Lafayette, LA April 2009.

DeVaney, T.A., and Adams, N.B. The Effect of High Stakes Testing on Dimensions of Teacher Efficacy and Organizational Climate in a Sample of Southern Rural Schools.  Louisiana Educational Research Association, Lafayette, LA, April 2009

Adams, N.B., Digital Intelligences and Student Ownership in Virtual Environments.  Louisiana Educational Research Association, Lafayette, LA, April 2008

Adams, N.B., and DeVaney, T.A., Creating a Model for Constructivist Virtual Learning Environments:  Measuring Progress with the OCLES (20).  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference.  Las Vegas, NV, March 2008

Adams, N.B., A model for Student Ownership in Virtual Environments.  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference.  San Antonio, TX, March 2007

Adams, N.B., Using Action Research as a Leadership Tool for Technology in Graduate Education.  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference.  Phoenix, AZ, March 2005.

Adams, N.B., Copyright in the Classroom.  Louisiana Computer Using Educators (LaCUE) Regional Conference.  Denham Springs, LA.  September 27, 2003.

Adams, N.B., Digital Intelligence.  Louisiana Computer Using Educators (LaCue) Regional Conference.  Denham Springs, LA.  September 27, 2003.

Adams, N.B., and Bitner, J., Using electronic portfolios for comprehensive assessment in a graduate program.  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference.  Albuquerque, NM, March 24 – 28, 2003.

Bitner, J., and Adams, N.B., Using concept maps to plan for educational websites. .  Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference.  Albuquerque, NM, March 24 – 28, 2003.

Adams, N.B., Using Web Portfolios for Comprehensive Evaluation.  Syllabus Fall 2002.  Boston, MA.  November 3-5, 2002.

Adams, N.B, Slaton, E., Echols, C.V., and Simoneaux, P., Southeastern Louisiana University's Technology Journey:  e-Portfolio Milestones, Missteps, and more...Sunray Academy.  San Juan, Puerto Rico.  May 2002.

Adams, N.B., SLU-COE PORTAL Project - Portfolio Of Reflective Teaching And Learning. Developing and implementing a college wide electronic portfolio project for student and faculty.  THE (Teaching in Higher Education) Conference.  Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  April, 2001.

Adams, N.B., Learner Characteristics and Teaching and Learning Strategies for Electronic Learning.   Best Practices:  An Introduction to Electronic Learning.    Two day national conference sponsored by Louisiana Board of Regents.  April, 2000.

Adams, N.B., Technology for Adult Literacy Teachers.  Presented twice: Orleans Parish Adult Literacy Teacher Conference. Spring, 1999.  Archdiocese of New Orleans Adult Literacy Teacher Conference, Fall, 1999.

Adams, N.B., Supporting and Developing Faculty Information Technology Skills.   THE (Teaching in Higher Education) Conference.  Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  April, 1999.

Selected Professional Workshops Developed

Student Learning in the Information Age:  A Case for Information Literacy.  University of New Orleans, Fall 1999.

Instructional Design Components for Web Delivery of Instruction.  University of New Orleans.  Spring 1999, Summer 1999, Fall 1999.

Organization of Synchronous and Asynchronous Instruction for Distance Delivery.  University of New Orleans.  Spring 1999, Summer 1999, Fall 1999.

Cybersize Your Classes:  A Workshop for Faculty.  Delgado Community College.  Spring 1997, Fall, 1997.

Create Your Own Home Page: HTML.  A Workshop for Faculty.  Delgado Community College, Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Fall 1997, University of New Orleans, Summer 1998, Fall 1998.

Teaching Using Technology:  K-12.  A series of workshops designed for K-12 educators, including Internet, Basic Computer Skills, Learning Theory and Digital Intelligence.  Participants from Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, and St. Charles parishes.  Hosted through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Technology.  Delgado Community College.  Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Fall 1997.

Internet for Educators:  A Workshop for Teachers.  Delgado Community College. Fall 1995, Spring 1996.

A Guide to Institutional Effectiveness.  Loyola University.  written with Dr. Justin E. Levitov.

LOGSTAR Petrophysical Software.  Conoco, Inc. Training Program.  Spring 1992.

DOS on Novell Networked Computers.  Conoco, Inc. Training Program.  Spring 1992.

VMS Operating System for DEC Computers.  Conoco, Inc., Training Program.  Spring 1992.

Sierra Geophysical Modelling Software.  Conoco, Inc. Geological Training Program.  Fall 1991.

Geology for Reservoir Evaluation.   Review and Instruction of Schlumberger Engineers Training Program.

Selected College Courses:

Southeastern Louisiana University:

EDL 821 Politics in Higher Education

EDL 831 Critical Analysis of Current Research on Effective Educational Practice

EDL 840 Change Theory

EDL 664 Change Agent for Educational Leadership

EDL 665 Internship for Leadership Masters Program

EDL 610 Research Methods for Administrators I

ETEC 660 Educational Technology Leadership for Change                       

ETEC 630 Technology Planning and Administration 

ETEC 665 Design of Professional Development  Programs  

ETEC 695 Evaluation of Educational Technology Research 

ETEC 650 Educational Telecommunications and the Internet

ETEC 641 Webmastering for Instructional Delivery

ETEC 644 Development of Educational Software 

EDUC 676 Infusion of Technology Into the Curriculum 

EDUC 647 Administrative Applications for Microcomputers

EDUC 692 Curriculum and Instruction in the Secondary School

EDUC 693 Leadership for Change

Other Universities:

EDCI 4993 Webmastering for Instructional Delivery.  University of New Orleans.  Fall 1999.

EDCI 4993 Distance Education.  University of New Orleans.  Spring 1999.

EDCI 4993 Emerging Issues in Technology Integration for Education. Innovative Topics Grant Recipient Course.  University of New Orleans.   Spring 1996, Fall 1996.

EDCI 4744 The Use of Computers in the Content Areas of Instruction.  University of New Orleans.  1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999.

EDUC 400 Computers in Education.  Loyola University.  1994.

Professional Programs

Co-Author:

Best Practices:  An Introduction to Electronic Learning in Louisiana – Louisiana Board of Regents Sponsored Conference.  A two-day regional conference targeting college and university faculty.  A project funded through the Louisiana Board of Regents to foster electronic learning in the state of Louisiana.  Blue Cross Conference Center.  Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Program Developer, Conference Webmaster.  April 7 – 8, 2000.

Sole Author:

FITT:  Faculty Initiative for Technology in Teaching - A comprehensive mentoring project to provide laptop computers for faculty members who attend faculty development seminars designed to facilitate technology integration into teaching.  The project also provided service learning support for the community through outreach to K-12 institutions.  University of New Orleans.  Program Developer and Director.  Summer 1998 to Spring 2000.

TUT:  Teaching Using Technology - Faculty Development Program for Teaching and Learning Using Technology.  A project intended to showcase collegial work with technology.    Developed with Dr. Joyce King, Associate Provost for Diversity, University of New Orleans.  Program developer.  Spring 1998.

TUT:  Teachers Using Technology - Faculty Development Program: A Curriculum for Study. A comprehensive faculty development program offering numerous workshops and development activities.   Participation in the programs considered for faculty promotion credit.  Delivered through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Technology (CATT) at Delgado Community College.  Founding Program Author, Developer & Director.  Spring 1996 - 1998.

National and State Professional Appointments

E-Education and E- Learning Journal.  Advisory Board and Editorial Board. 2009 - present.

Second Life Advisory Group.  SELECT Second Life Grant.  Louisiana Board of Regents.  2008-present.

NECC 2004 Workshop Reviewer.

Technology Consortium for Teacher Education - 2000 to present.

Louisiana Board of Regents Statewide Information and Learning Technology Team Member -  Summer 1999 to present.

AAHE Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR).  Sponsored by Louisiana Board of Regents, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Program facilitator. April, 1997.

AWARDS

Outstanding Doctoral Graduate, College of Education, University of New Orleans, May 1998.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS (Current)

Louisiana Council of Professors of Educational Administration

Louisiana Education Research Association

Mid-South Educational Research Association

Southwest Educational Research Association

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

International Society of Technology in Education
Phi Delta Kappa, International Education Honor Society
Delta Kappa Pi, International Education Honor Society
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

GRANTS AND DONATIONS

Primary Investigator, Using Second Life to create a Virtual Classroom, Center for Faculty Excellence  CITI (Center's Innovative Teaching Initiative) Grant Recipient. Fall 2009-Spring 2010.  $1850. (unfunded due to budget cuts)

Primary Investigator, Implementing a College Wide Electronic Porfolio, Center for Faculty Excellence  CITI (Center's Innovative Teaching Initiative) Grant Recipient. Fall 2001-Spring 2002.  $4000.

Project Director, "FITT - Faculty Initiative for Technology in Teaching," University of New Orleans, Fall, 1998 - ongoing multi-year project, $250,000.

Project Director / Course Instructor, "Innovative Uses of Technology in Education", University of New Orleans, Fall, 1994 thru Spring 1995, An Innovative Topics Course, University New Orleans, $26,460 (approximate)