ANN E. LOWRY (Betsy), Ed.D.
Associate Director, Center for Technology in Education (CTE)
Assistant Dean, Teaching Learning and Assessment, School of Education
Johns Hopkins University
6740 Alexander Bell Drive
Suite 302
Columbia, MD 21046
[P] 410.516.9837 [C] 410.274.2018
EDUCATION
Ed.D., 2007Teacher Development and Leadership, JohnsHopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland,
Research focus: Online Team-Based Learning Communities
M.S., 1994Administration and Supervision, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
B.S., 1987Special Education, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, Maryland
Center for Technology in Education
2007 – PresentAssociate Director
1999 – 2007Program Director for Online Learning and Distance Education
1996 – 1999Instructor/Facilitator for Instructional Technology
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
School of Education
2008 – PresentAssistant Dean for Teaching, Learning and Assessment
2008 – PresentAssistant Professor
2007 – PresentDirector of Online Learning
1994 – 2007Instructor, Technology for Educators Graduate Program
1995 – 1996Student Teacher Supervisor
Key Accomplishments
- Co-management of successful Center funding and operations for ten years
- Five Web-based applications recognized as university inventions
- Over 30 online professional learning communities with 10,000 + members (international)
- Online learning model used school-wide to produce high quality courses
- Competitive online graduate programs in educational technology (international)
- School-wide electronic unit assessment system that supported successful accreditation
- Improved student learning outcomes assessment and data review cycles for program improvement
- Production of Web-based multimedia resources for the education community
Baltimore County Public Schools, Essex, Maryland
Deep Creek Middle School
1995 – 1996English Teacher/Team Leader
1994 – 1995Special Education Teacher
Key Accomplishments
- Eighth grade technology initiative that providedone computer per student learning team
- Original computer-based data management systemthat allowed students to track and report on their own academic performance
- Comprehensive, classroom-based integration of services (psychological, occupational, physical, speech and language, counseling) resulting in improved performance of students with disabilities in general education classrooms
- Cooperative team-based learning structurethat increased student engagement in eighth grade English classes
Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Bernard Harris, Sr. Elementary School
1993 – 1994Principal Intern
Key Accomplishments
- Grant award that increased parent and community involvement in the elementary school
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Center for the Social Organization of Schools
1991 – 1994Facilitator and Program Developer, Success for All School Reform Program
Key Accomplishments
- Dissemination of Success for All model in over 30 under-resourced schools in challenging urban and rural environments, that resulted in significant, documented student achievement gains
Seattle Public School System, Seattle, Washington
Greenwood Elementary School
1990 – 1991Special Education Teacher
Key Accomplishments
- Co-teaching initiative thatredirected service delivery for students with disabilities to address learning needs in general education classrooms
- School-wide professional development initiative in partnership with Johns Hopkins University that resulted in implementation of team-based learning practices and increased student engagement
Carroll County Public School System, Hampstead, Maryland
North Carroll Middle School
1988 – 1990Special Education Teacher
Key Accomplishments
- Original cooperative collaborative co-teaching model that resulted in school-wide schedule development around the needs of students with disabilities
- School-wide professional development that positively impacted service delivery for students with disabilities at every grade level
- Application of Orton-Gillingham instructional intervention that improved the reading scores of sixth and seventh grade students with learning disabilities
- Implementation of project-based learning approach that increased student engagement across all sixth grade content areas
HONORS AND AWARDS
2008Scholarship for Johns Hopkins University Leadership Development Program
2007Aspen Institute Leadership Fellow Scholarship for AspenIdeasFestival
2000JHU School of Education Doctoral Program Scholarship
1989National First Year Teacher Award, the Sallie Mae Fund
COMMITTEES AND BOARDS, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Center for Technology in Education
1996 – PresentCenter for Technology in Education Board
(provide leadership and management for CTE’s advisory board of 12 university,
state and national level members)
School of Education
2007 – PresentNational Advisory Council
2008 – PresentAssessment and Program Improvement Committee – Chair
2007 – PresentInternational Committee
2007 – PresentAcademic Policy Committee
2008 – PresentAcademic Council
2008 – PresentDean’s Leadership Council
2008 – 2009Task Force on Teaching and Learning –Chair
University-Wide
2008 – PresentEducational Technology Committee – Co-Chair
2008 – PresentMaster of Education for the Health Professions
(five-school curriculum development and program management)
2008 – PresentAssessment and Accreditation Committee
2008 – PresentPart-time Education Committee
2007 – 2009Course Management System Task Force
2006 – 2008 University Committee on Electronic and Distance Education
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (2000-present)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (2003-2008)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (1992-present)
Association of Teacher Education (2000-2007)
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (2003-present)
Council for Exceptional Children (1986-present)
International Society for Technology in Education (1996-present)
Conference Workshop Reviewer
Maryland Council of Staff Development (1996-present)
Maryland Instructional Computer Coordinators Association (1996-present)
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (2000-present)
United States Distance Learning Association (2007-present)
Reviewer
Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (2007-present)
Routledge Publishing (2007-present)
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Digital Learning Group (2006-present)
Partnership to produce multimedia products that offer rich learning experiences to students and educators.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2005-present)
Partnership with the School of Education and the Center for Technology in Education (CTE) to prepare leaders in education and technology through an international graduate certificate program that builds on CTE’s research-based approach to online learning, and ISTE’s depth of knowledge in instructional technology.
NoInc.com (2000-present)
Partnership to design and develop Web-based tools to promote effective teaching, learning and assessment practices.
ICF Macro (formerly Macro International, Inc.) (1998-present)
Partnership sustained through multiple educational technology projects funded at the national, state and local levels, to measure the impact of technology integration on teaching and learning in K-12 and higher education environments.
Maryland State Department of Education (1996-present)
Founding partnership with the Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services to provide professional development in the use of assistive, instructional and leadership technologies to improve the quality of life for children and youth, particularly those with special needs.
U.S. Department of Education (2000-2003)
Partnership to develop and facilitate a national online professional learning community to support technology infusion in teacher education as part of the U.S. Department of Education Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology Program.
Maryland Public Television (MPT) (2000-2009)
Partnership through two Star Schools grants and related initiatives to promote high quality professional development and instructional practices through production of Web-based multimedia programs, games, and simulations.
American Institutes for Research (2000-2003)
Partnership to develop and deliver the first Web-based evaluation and reporting system for the U.S. Department of Education, aggregating data across grants to determine impact related to the national goals established for K-12 educational technology use.
American Professional Partnership for Lithuanian Education (A.P.P.L.E.) (1994)
Partnership between Johns Hopkins Center for the Social Organization of Schools and A.P.P.L.E. to deliver professional development in all regions of the country to integrate cooperative learning practices into instructional delivery.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR NATIONAL DISSEMINATION
Boundless Learning, Professional Development Program in the Center for Technology in Education
Leadership in Technology Integration, Online Graduate Certificate in the School of Education
Technology and Project-Based Learning, Graduate Certificate in the School of Education
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DISSEMINATION
Graduate Certificate in Education Administration and Supervision
Online program in partnership with ISTE
Earned ISTE’s NETS-A Seal of Alignment
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Education
Online program in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Master of Education for the Health Professions
Blended program in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Carey Business School, School of Education, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning for Adults
Online program offered through the School of Education
COURSES
Johns Hopkins University
Online Education Administration and Evaluation (893.648)
Designing and Delivering E-Learning Environments (893.645)
Web-Based Mentoring and Online Interaction (893.648)
Supervision and Professional Development (852.602)
Special Education Doctoral Seminar in Assistive, Instructional, and Administrative Applications of Technology (892.650)
Performance-Based Teaching and Assessment with Technology(893.574)
Integrating Technology into Project-Based Instruction (893.641)
School Improvement through Technology: Becoming an Agent of Change (893.631)
Collaborative Research and Inquiry Using Technology (893.572)
Technology for Middle and High School Instruction (893.570)
Technology-Based Instruction I: Cooperative Learning (893.569)
Restructuring Special Education with Technology (890.507)
Systemic Change Process for School Improvement (851.708)
CONFERENCE AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
DubaiGETEX-ISTE Global Forum on Technology and Innovation in Education (2008, 2009)
Produced higher education strand (2009) and moderated distance education strand (2008), both involving 12-15 international partners, in the United Arab Emirates.
ISTE International Webinars (2007-2009)
Moderated a synchronous Webinar series for an international audience, with national experts in the field, for the International Society for Technology in Education.
Emerging Technology Symposium (2007)
Co-produced a two-day symposium for a national audience, involving experts in the field of gaming and simulations in education. Delivered by the Center for Technology in Education in partnership with the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory.
International Forum on Online Education (2007)
Co-produced the forum for The China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), in collaborationwith Michigan State University, at Johns Hopkins University.
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant (TICG) Regional Conferences (1999-2001)
Coordinated and facilitated four conferences for federally funded TICG projects in the Southeast region of the U.S., involving K-12 and higher education professionals.
SELECTED GRANTS
Strengthening Partnerships to Strengthen Education:Director of Online Learning Initiatives, 2003 to 2010; funded by the Maryland State Department of Education to research, advocate for, and disseminate effective policies and practices for: 1) Consideration of assistive technology devices, services, and testing accommodations; 2) Evidence-based, technology-supported, instructional strategies that foster collaboration between general and special educators, improve outcomes for all students, and support students with disabilities as they progress in the general education curriculum; and3) Fostering leadership at the school, district, state, and national levels that is informed by data, supportive of collaboration between general and special education, invested in technology integration, and committed to assuring that all children, including those with disabilities, are able to access and progress in the general education curriculum.
Star Schools Project: Maryland Digital Schools: Director of Online Learning Initiatives for CTE, 2000 to 2006; funded by the U.S. Department of Education through Maryland Public Television to support the Maryland Star Schools Consortium in using digital broadcasting and other technologies to help teachers implement innovative teaching strategies to meet new educational standards that stress higher-levelthinking skills and project-based collaborative learning.
Title II Teacher Quality Partnership Program: Project SITE SUPPORT: Director of Technology Initiatives, 1999 to 2004; funded by theU.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education to recruit, prepare, mentor, and retain 1400 teachers for high-need schools in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System, four urbanizing Maryland LEAs, the University of Maryland, and Morgan State University.
School Safety Web-based Curriculum for Six Target Audiences: Co-Project Director, 2001 to 2004; funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs to identify essential content and components of a strategic and comprehensive Web-based school safety curriculum for teachers,administrators, parents, students, police, school based officers, and concerned citizens.Developed aWeb-based, menu driven environment for delivery of training and community building, and onlinecourses for each targeted audience member.
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant (TICG) II: Maryland Teaching and Learning with Technology Consortium: Instructional Design Specialist, 1998 to 2004; funded by the U.S. Department of Education,Office of Educational Research and Improvement through Montgomery County Public School System to develop state policy regarding technology competence; create school-based technology leaders; build an electronic resource network to train and support large numbers of teachers throughout the state; build technology-rich professional development schools that function as hubs for new teacher preparation and support; provide proven professional development models that schools can adopt; and inform school principals and administrators in how to plan, align, and lead school-improvement initiatives that integrate technology. (Consortium members: Montgomery, Baltimore, and Prince George’s County Public Schools, MSDE, Maryland Public Television, Microsoft, Simon and Schuster, National Geographic Society, Inspiration Software, Center for Technology in Education).
Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology (PT3):Project Director, 1999 to 2003; funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education to enhance JHU’s pre-service teacher education programs by infusing technology into the curriculum, aligning it with state and national technologyand content standards, and ensuringthat graduates are prepared to learn and teach in technology-rich environments. Activities included modification of course syllabi to embrace technology-related objectives and activities, enhancement of faculty technology skills, enrichment of technology resources for students and faculty, creation of electronic learning communities, adoption of online course technologies, and institution of an electronic teaching portfolio and an electronic case study database.
Web-based Online Evaluation and Reporting System for the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant (TICG) Program: Project Director, 2000 to 2003; funded by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Office of Educational Research and Improvement to work with USDE leadership of the TICG program, TICG program project directors and evaluators, and staff from the American Institutes for Research to develop and implement a national Web-based evaluation, data collection, and reporting system.
Technology Innovation Challenge Grant (TICG) I: Putting Schools to Work on the Information Highway: Director of Professional Development,1998 to2000; funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement through Baltimore City Public Schools to deliver a multi-faceted program using electronic case studies and telecommunication tools to transform curricula and assessments and connect Baltimore City high school students with places of work and the community at-large.
INVENTIONS
Electronic Learning Community (ELC): A collaborative, Web-based tool designed for communication and knowledge management for education professionals. Approved for external licensing by JHU Office of Technology Transfer. Reference number Nunn1605, February 2002.
Digital Portfolio (DP): A template-driven, standards-based application, designed primarily for the education community, which facilitates the development of content-rich professional portfolios. Approved for external licensing by JHU Office of Technology Transfer. Reference number Nunn1752, July 2002.
Student Compass: A Web-based application for monitoring student performance in the following areas: state content standards, reading, homework completion, attendance, teamwork tasks, instructional strategies use, and behavior. Approved for external licensing by JHU Office of Technology Transfer. Reference number Nunn1750, July 2002.
Teacher Compass: A Web-based application for administrators to use when observing and evaluating teachers. Approved for external licensing by JHU Office of Technology Transfer. Reference number Nunn 1751, July 2002.
Project Builder: A Web-based application to help teachers create effective lesson plans and project-based learning units that maximize learning opportunities for all students. Approved for external licensing by JHU Office of Technology Transfer. Reference number Nunn1753, July 2002.
PUBLICATIONS
Lowry, A.E. (2009). Speaking personally: An interview with Don Knezek. The American Journal of Distance Education, 23: 104-115.
Lowry, A.E. (2007). Dissertation:Effects of online vs. face-to-face professional development with a team-based learning community approach on teachers’ application of a new instructional practice. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University.
Mainzer, L., Castellani, J., Lowry, B., & Nunn, J. (2006). GLOBE Tech: Using technology to maximize classroom performance with team-based instruction. Technology in Action, 2(1).
Nunn, J. A., Lowry, A. E., Peloff, D., & Pierrel, E. (2005). Communities and portfolios: Infusing Web-based tools into teacher preparation programs. In S. R. Rhine & M. Bailey (Eds.), Transforming Learning through Technology (pp. 79-92). Eugene, OR: ISTE.
Mainzer, L.H., Lowry, A.E., Mainzer, R.W., Baltzley, P.C., Nunn, J.A. (1997). Team research and learning.Baltimore, MD: JohnsHopkinsUniversity, Center for Technology in Education.
Mainzer, L.H., Lowry, A.E., Mainzer, R.W., Nunn, J.A., Baltzley, P.C. (1997). TeamView: A tool for building high performance teams. Baltimore, MD: JohnsHopkinsUniversity, Center for Technology in Education.
Mainzer, R.W., Mainzer, L.H., Lowry, A.E., Baltzley, P.A. (1996). The cooperative collaborative process.Baltimore, MD: JohnsHopkinsUniversity, Center for Technology in Education.
Mainzer, K.L., Mainzer, R.W., Lowry, A.E., & Slavin, R.E. (1993). What special education teachers should know about cooperative learning. Teacher Education and Special Education, 16(1), 42-50.
SELECTED LECTURES AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Lowry, B. (2009) Coordinator and Presenter for Higher Education Strand. GETEX-ISTE Global Forum on Technology and Innovation in Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Lowry, B., Carling, L. (2009) Building Powerful Online Courses with Deep Level Web 2.0 Applications.National Educational Computing Conference with the International Society for Technology in Education (NECC), Washington DC.
Lowry, B. (2008) Moderator for Distance Learning and Online Learning Community Strand. GETEX-ISTE Global Forum on Technology and Innovation in Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.