School of Education, University of Delaware

CHRYSTALLA MOUZA

School of Education, University of Delaware

Willard Hall, 301 D, Newark, DE 19716

Phone: 302 – 831-3108

email:

EDUCATION

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Instructional Technology and Media in Education May, 2002

Dissertation: "Understanding Teacher Change: A Study of Professional Development in Technology Integration"

Research Areas:

·  Teacher learning with regard to technology (in-service and pre-service)

·  Applications of technology in K-12 classrooms

·  Science education and technology

·  Production, management and evaluation of web-based instructional material

·  Student learning in technology rich learning environments

·  Distance education (development and delivery of online courses)

·  Information technologies and the psychological/social development of children

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Instructional Technology and Media in Education October, 1999

Thesis: "Assessing the Impact of a Web-Driven Goal-Based Scenario in the Science Classroom"

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Master of Arts (M.A.), Instructional Technology and Media in Education May, 1998

Thesis: "The ALPINE Project: Ski Condition Analysis for Middle School Weather Instruction"

University of Ioannina Ioannina, Greece

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education July, 1994

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of delaware, school of education Newark, DE

Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology 9/03 - Present

Courses: Cognition and Technology (Fall 2003, Spring 2004), Learning Technologies

across the Curriculum (Spring 2004). Research: Technology and teacher learning,

Technology and school change, Applications of technology in K-12 classrooms, Design of technology enhanced learning environments, Student motivation in technology rich classrooms.

Educational Testing Service (ets) Princeton, NJ

Post Doctoral Research Fellow 9/02 – 8/03

·  Conducted longitudinal research evaluating the impact of technology professional development on teacher and student learning

·  Investigated the role of school contextual factors in promoting or inhibiting the professional development and growth of urban school teachers

·  Participated in the design of an interactive computer based learning environment for reading instruction

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY

Adjunct Assistant Professor 8/02 – 8/03

Instructor 2/99 - 8/02

·  Developed and taught graduate level courses in the Department of Communication, Computing and Technology in Education

Courses taught:

·  Hypermedia and Education

·  Evaluating the Internet as an Educational Resource

·  Television and the Development of Youth (online)

Distance Learning Project, Columbia University New York, NY

Instructor/Consultant/Teaching Assistant 2/99 – 8/03

·  Consulted on the development of a theoretical framework for faculty support

·  Developed, taught and evaluated graduate level online courses in the Department of Communication, Computing and Technology in Education

·  Served as a Teaching Assistant for online graduate level courses

Online graduate level courses taught:

·  Television and the Development of Youth (Instructor)

·  Designing Educational Activities Using the Internet

·  Publishing on the Web as an Educational Activity

·  Integrating Web-Publishing into Classroom Instruction

·  Computer Problem-Solving and Cooperative Learning

·  Technology and School Change

Institute for Learning Technologies, Columbia University New York, NY

Research Associate/Member of the Staff Development Group 9/98 – 8/03

·  Research member of the Eiffel Project, a U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant program

·  Evaluated the effectiveness of the Eiffel professional development model

·  Instructed and trained classroom teachers in utilizing computers and telecommunication tools

·  Developed and implemented innovative curricular strategies

·  Developed and taught technology integration workshops to classroom teachers

·  Designed interactive Internet-based activities for students

National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching New York, NY

Columbia University

Staff Developer 9/99 - 6/00

·  Instructed classroom teachers in utilizing technology in their classrooms

·  Directed the development of technology-enhanced curriculum projects

·  Instructed school administration in developing technology plans

Instructional Systems, Inc. Hackensack, NJ

Educational Consultant 2/98 - 2/99

·  Performed quality assurance of online courses

·  Developed interface design of online courses

·  Organized and delivered online workshops

Futurekids Media International New York, NY

Technology Instructor 2/98 - 5/98

·  Taught computer applications to elementary-aged students organized around thematic units

Center for Technology and School Change, Columbia University New York, NY

Intern 9/97 - 12/97

·  Trained classroom teachers in integrating technology in their curricula

·  Taught computer applications to students and teachers

Children's Television Workshop New York, NY

Intern 2/97 - 5/97

·  Designed and implemented field studies for the evaluation of television shows produced by the CTW

·  Participated in the development of the curriculum goals of Sesame Street, Big Bag, and Ghost Writer

·  Evaluated scripts written for Big Bag and Sesame Street

Ministry of Education Nicosia, Cyprus

Classroom Teacher 9/94 - 8/96

·  Organized educational material for different curricula

·  Planned, organized, and facilitated teacher-parent meetings

·  Presented topics on educational issues in the school community

·  Organized school performances, educational field trips, and school charities

·  Performed demonstration lessons for prospective teachers

·  Participated in seminars and conferences organized by the Ministry of Education and the University of Cyprus

COMPUTER SKILLS

·  Experienced in both Macintosh and IBM compatible computing platforms

·  IBM compatible Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage), Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver

·  Macintosh Software: Claris Works, Adobe Pagemil, Adobe Photoshop

·  Strong experience with the Internet

·  Knowledge of HTML

·  Programming experience in C++

·  Extensive experience with applications appropriate for classroom settings: Hyperstudio, KidPix, Print Artist, Bilingual Writing Center, TableTop, Song-Works, Music-Times, Music Shop, Web Workshop

·  Experienced in selecting and evaluating software appropriate for use in different subject areas

·  Experienced in instructional design of educational technology

·  Experienced in the development of distributed instruction

PUBLICATIONS (REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES & BOOK LENGTH REPORTS)

·  Mouza, C. (2002). Understanding Teacher Change: A Study of Professional Development in Technology Integration. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.

·  Mouza, C. (2003). Learning to Teach with New Technology: Implications for Professional Development. Journal of Research on Technology in Education,35 (2), 272-289.

·  Mouza, C., & Bell, L.B. (2001) Assessing the Impact of a Web-driven Goal Based Scenario in the Science Classroom. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 20 (3), 265-292.

·  Mouza, C. (In press). Characteristics of Quality Professional Development: Voices from Urban Teachers. In C. Vrasidas and G.V. Glass. Current Perspectives on Applied Information Technologies. Volume II: Preparing teachers to teach with Technology. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

·  Mouza, C. (In press). Using Technology in Early Childhood Education: The 100 Days of School Project. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning.

PUBLICATIONS (CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS)

·  Mouza, C., Parsons, R., & Liz-Ferreira, V. (2003).Using Technology in Early Childhood Education: The 100 Days of School Project. Presented at the Sixth International Conference on Computer Based Learning in Science, July 2003, Nicosia, Cyprus.

·  Mouza, C. (2003). Effective Professional Development on the Use of Technology: Findings from Urban Teachers. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, March 2003, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

·  Mouza, C. (2003). The Role of School Context on Teacher Learning and Professional Development. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, March 2003, Albuquerque, New Mexico

·  Mouza, C. (2002). Fostering Teacher Learning Through Participation in Professional Development. In P. Bell, R. Stevens, & T. Satwicz (Eds.), Keeping Learning Complex: The Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) (pp.572-573). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

·  Mouza, C., & Bell, B. (2001). The Role of Pedagogy in the Use of Networked Learning Environments. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Tampere, Finland.

·  Mouza, C., & Kung, S. (2001). Hypermedia and Education: A Technology Integration Course. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Tampere, Finland.

·  Mouza, C., Kaplan, D., & Espinet, I. (2000). A Model for Online Collaboration between Distance Learning and Campus Students. Proceedings of the World Conference on the WWW and the Internet, San Antonio, TX.

·  Mouza, C. (2000). Using Mobile Computer Technology and Internet Tools to Promote Constructivist Teaching. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Montreal, Canada.

·  Bell, B., Mouza, C., & Cho, H. (1999). The Alpine Project: Ski Condition Analysis as Weather Instruction. Proceedings of the National Congress on Aviation and Space Education, Orlando, FL.

REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

·  Mouza, C. (2002). The Impact of Technology Professional Development on Urban Elementary Teachers. (Part of a symposium entitled "Reinventing Technology Professional Development: Multiple Approaches to Building Teacher Capacity for Technology Integration", Organizer: Chrystalla Mouza, Chair/Discussant: Anthony Petrosino and Xiaodong Lin). Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, April 2002, New Orleans, LA.

·  Mouza, C., & Parsons, R. (2002) 100 Days of School: A Situated Approach to Professional Development. Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, April 2002, New Orleans, LA.

·  Mouza, C. (2001). Learning to Teach with New Technology: Implications on Professional Development. Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.

·  Mouza, C. (2001) Understanding Technology Adoption: A Framework for Developing Effective Professional Development. (Dissertation Research). Presented at the Doctoral Seminar of the American Educational Research Association, Division K, Seattle, WA.

·  Mouza, C. (2000). Professional Development for Effective Technology Use: New Challenges, Perspectives, and Resources. (Dissertation Research). Presented at the Doctoral Consortium of the Learning Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI.

HONORS

·  Educational Testing Service (ETS)

·  Post doctoral research fellowship for the academic year 2002-2003

·  Teachers College, Columbia University

Tuition award for the academic year 2000-01

·  International Scholarship Award, Columbia University

Tuition award for the academic year 1999-00

·  Institute for Learning Technologies, Columbia University

Tuition award for the academic years 1998-00

·  Fulbright Scholarship Award

Full scholarship award for graduate studies in the United States for the academic years 1996-98

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·  2002 – Present: International Society for the Learning Sciences (ISLS)

·  2000 – Present: American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Division C: Learning and Instruction

Division K: Teaching and Teacher Education

Special Interest Groups: Science and Technology, Advanced Technologies for Learning, Program Evaluation

·  2000 – Present: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education

·  1994- Present: Cyprus Organization of Greek Teachers

REVIEWER

·  2000 – Present: American Educational Research Association, Division C and Division K

LANGUAGES

·  Greek and English

REFERENCES

Dr. Robert O. McClintock

John L. and Sue Ann Weinberg Professor of the Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Co-Director, Institute for Learning Technologies

Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 136

525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027-6696

e-mail: , Phone: (212) 678-3375

Dr. Howard Budin

Director, Center for Technology and School Change

Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 8

525 West 120th street, New York, NY 10027-6696

e-mail: , Phone: (212) 678-3773

Dr. Anthony Petrosino

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Science Education

University of Texas at Austin

Sanchez Building Room 462-A, 1912 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712

e-mail: , Phone: (512) 471-3747

Ms. Marnie Thompson

Director, Teaching and Learning Research Center

Center for Education Policy and Research

Educational Testing Service

712 South Elam Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27403

e-mail: , Phone: (336) 691-0528