EducationPh.D. 2001
Learning and Instructional Technology
Arizona State UniversityM.S. 1983
Educational Administration
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoB.S. 1976
Biology
University of California, Riverside
Credentials and Certifications
California State Teaching Credentials
- Multiple Subject
- Single Subject – Life Science (inactive)
- Designated Subjects – Adult Education – Fine Arts (inactive)
California State Service Credential
- Administrative (inactive)
TESOL Certificate
- Teaching English as a Second Language
Professional Experience
Educational Technology Program Coordinator 2002 - present
University of New Mexico
Responsible for program development as well as recruitment and advising of Educational Technology graduate students within the Department of Educational Specialties.Associate Professor 2001 – present
University of New Mexico
Responsible for the design and delivery of instruction as well as the assessment of students in courses covering such topics as educational psychology and its relevance to technology integration, educational technology for preservice teachers, and elementary science teaching methods.Teaching Assistant 1997 – 2001
Arizona State University
Responsible for the design and delivery of instruction as well as assessment of students. Class topics included effective lesson design, motivation, evaluation, integrating the World Wide Web into K-12 education, and cognitive learning theory.Research Assistant 2000 – 2001
Arizona State University
Conduct research on methods for integrating preservice teacher technology education into core methods classes and the school based student teaching experience. Project funded by a Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers for Technology (PT3) grant.Instructional Designer 1998
Microchip Technology, Inc.
Performed task analyses, interacted with subject matter experts and designed training materials for implementation of new production, accounting and sales management software.Mentor Teacher 1984 – 1987 and 1992 – 1993
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Developed science curricula and teaching materials. Conducted teacher inservice training and demonstration lessons highlighting science teaching techniques, methods and materials on an individual, staff and district-wide level.Master Teacher 1983 – 1992
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Participated as a Master Teacher with the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo teacher training program, focusing on the clinical supervision and training of student teachers.Summer Science Camp Instructor 1990 – 1991
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Designed and presented two thirty-hour Summer Science Programs, a hands-on science camp for upper elementary students at the county’s outdoor education facility, Rancho El Chorro.Critic Reader 1990
Scott, Foresman and Company
Reviewed and critiqued elementary mathematics textbooks to improve instructional content, methods and age appropriateness.Representative: Science Cooperative for Outstanding Public Education (SCOPE) 1984 – 1989
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Served as representative for the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Presented demonstrations of effective science teaching materials and methods to SCOPE members, disseminated science materials identified or produced by SCOPE to Lucia Mar Unified schools, and participated in the planning and organization of the 1989 Central Coast Science Conference.Lead Teacher: Dana Elementary School Summer Session 1988
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Managed all site level aspects of the summer session including opening and closing the campus, maintaining student attendance records, supporting student discipline, and ordering teacher supplies in addition to teaching a full load of classes.Science Curriculum Trainer 1986 – 1987
California State Department of Education
Designed and presented a variety of one to fifteen hour teacher training workshops covering science teaching materials, methodologies and curricula for Tri-Tec, a state program aimed at improving science and math instruction while promoting use of technology in the classroom.Educational Technology Trainer 1983 – 1984
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Presented computer demonstrations and inservices to Lucia Mar Unified school staffs, Computer Committee members and resource teachers. Designed and created educational software. Compiled, wrote documentation for, copied and distributed original and public domain software to all Lucia Mar elementary schools.Pursuing Instructional Excellence (PIE) Trainer: 1982 – 1983
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Following completion of a training program with Dr. Madeline Hunter and Dr. Don Maas, presented PIE inservices to school staffs focusing on effective use of the elements of instruction.Vice-Principal: Arroyo Grande High School Summer Session 1982
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Managed operations of the session. Responsible for scheduling and placement of students, organization and scheduling of courses, hiring of teachers, student attendance records, student discipline, student grades, and teacher supplies.
Refereed Publications
Brinkerhoff, J., & Koroghlanian, C. (2007). On-line students’ expectations: Enhancing the fit between online students and course design. Journal of Educational Computing Research 36(4) 383-393.
Wilder, A., & Brinkerhoff, J. (2007). Supporting representational competence in high school biology with computer-based biomolecular visualizations. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching 26(1) 5-26.
Brinkerhoff, J. (2006). Effects of a long-duration, professional development academy on technology skills, computer self-efficacy and technology integration beliefs and practices. Journal of Research on Technology in Education 39(1), 96-117.
Brinkerhoff, J., Klein, J., Brush, T., & Saye, J. (2005). The effects of advisement and small groups on learning from a multimedia database. International Journal of Instructional Media, 32(4), 1-12.
Brinkerhoff, J., & Koroghlanian, C. (2005). Student computer skills and attitudes toward Internet-delivered instruction: An assessment of stability over time and place. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 32(1), 27-56.
Brinkerhoff, J., & Glazewski, K. (2004). Support of expert and novice teachers within a technology enhanced problem-based learning unit: A case study. International Journal of Learning Technology, 1(2), 219-230.
Wilder, A., Brinkerhoff, J., & Kokoski, T. (2003). Geographic information technologies & project-based science: A contextualized professional development approach. Journal of Geography, 102(6) 255-261.
Brinkerhoff, J., Klein, J., & Koroghlanian C. (2002). Effects of overviews and computer experience on learning from hypertext. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 25(4), 427-440.
Brush, T., Igoe, A., Brinkerhoff, J., Glazewski, K., Ku, H., & Smith, T. C. (2001). Lessons from the field: Integrating technology into pre-service teacher education. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 17(4), 16-20.
Koroghlanian, C., & Brinkerhoff, J. (2000-2001). An investigation into students’ preexisting computer skills and attitudes towards Internet delivered instruction. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 29(2), 119-142.
Klein, J., Brinkerhoff, J., Koroghlanian, C., Brewer, S., Ku, H., & MacPherson-Coy, A. (2000). The foundations of educational technology: A needs assessment. Tech Trends, 44(6), 32-36.
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