Dr. Deniz Eseryel

Dr. Deniz Eseryel

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Educational Psychology

Instructional Design and Technology

Education | Experience | Publications | Presentations
Teaching | Service | Honors | Memberships

Education

1999 - 2006 Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Ph. D. Instructional Design, Development, & Evaluation

• Received ‘Outstanding Dissertation Research Award’ from Syracuse University
• Ph.D. Emphasis: Instructional design and development; online teaching and learning; advanced learning technologies; technology integration into teaching
• Dissertation Title: Expert Conceptualizations of the Domain of Instructional Design: An Investigative Study on the DEEP Assessment Methodology for Complex Problem-Solving Outcomes

Chair: Dr. Philip L. Doughty
Committee Members: Dr. Jerry W. Klein & Dr. J. Michael Spector

1997 - 1998 University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
M. Sc. Educational & Training Systems Design

• Graduated Cum Laude, top of my class
• M.Sc. Emphasis: Instructional design, instructional technology, performance engineering, teacher education, & school reform
• Masters Thesis Title: Construction of a WWW-based learning environment to support acquisition of instructional design theories.

Complex Problem-Solving Outcomes
Promoter & Chair: Prof. Dr. Sanne Dijkstra
Committee Member: Prof. Dr. Betty Collis

1991 - 1995 Middle East Technical University Ankara,Türkiye
B. Sc. Science Education / Mathematics Teaching

• Graduated with High Honor, second of my class
• Dual Degree in Mathematics & Mathematics Education
• Minor in Computer Science
  

Academic and Professional Experience

 07/2007 – Present University of Oklahoma Norman, OK
Assistant Professor

• Department of Educational Psychology [Instructional Psychology and Technology Program]

Research Scientist

• K20 Center for Educational & Community Renewal
  

05/2006 – Present Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Post-Doctoral Research Associate

• Grant Writing:
  
  • Enhanced Technology Integration Support for K-8 Science Educators (Co-PIs: Tiffany A. Koszalka & Rachel Brown; submitted to IES, $3,000,000)
  • Enhanced Technology Integration Support for K-8 Reading, Writing, & Literacy Educators (Co-PIs: Rachel Brown & Tiffany A. Koszalka submitted to IES, $2,000,000)

• Teaching Associate:
  
  
  • IDE 737: Advanced Instructional Design (Summer 07)
  • IDE 735: Modeling, Simulations, and Gaming in Education (Summer 07)
  • IDE 830: Doctoral Seminar in Design & Development (Spring 07)
  • IDE 621: Principles of Instruction and Learning (Fall 06)
• Mentoring/Advising:
  
  • Eleven Undergraduate Students from Aichi University, Japan (Spring 07)
  • Three Doctoral students from University of Jakarta, Indonesia (Spring 07)

08/2001 – 05/2006 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Teaching Associate

• IDE 850: Advanced Studies in Instructional Design & Emerging Technologies
• IDE 614: Instructional Design: Theory and Practice [online / WebCT]
• IDE 700: School Improvement Through Performance Feedback Systems

01/2000 – 10/2002 University of Bergen Bergen, Norway
Research Associate

• Advanced Design Approach for Personalized Training - Interactive Tools (ADAPTIT) Project

10/1999 – 02/2001 Center for Business Information Technologies (CBIT)
Instructional Designer Syracuse, NY

• Designed and developed a number of certificate programs in Information Technology both in classroom- and in distance- delivery formats

08/1998 – 05/1999 Advanced Computing Management (ACM)
Educational Technologist Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Designed and developed staff development programs; certification programs in information technology for distance delivery; train-the-trainer programs; conducted formative and summative evaluation

08/1997 – 08/1998 University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
Teaching & Research Associate

• Tele-Learning at Toegepaste Onderwijskunde (TeleTOP) Project
• Core Course 3: Instructional Design Theories [both online and face-to-face]
• Core Course 7: Human-Computer Interaction [online]
• Core Course 8: Electronic Performance Support Systems [online]
  

08/1995 – 08/1997 Arı College Ankara, Türkiye
Mathematics Teacher

• Taught mathematics (in English) to Grades 6 through 12

 05/2006 – Present IDD&E, Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Research Associate -
Enhanced Technology Integration Support for K-8 Educators (ENTISE) Project

• Conducted literature review and co-co-wrote two grant proposals with Dr. Tiffany Koszalka and Dr. Rachel Brown in the areas of Teacher Quality in Mathematics & Science, and Reading & Writing for the Institute of Education Sciences.

09/2003 – 05/2004 Center for Digital Literacy Syracuse, NY
External Program Evaluator -
S.O.S. (Situation Outcome Strategies) for Information Literacy Project

• Developed evaluation plans and instruments, and conducted formative evaluation, analyzed evaluation data, and wrote evaluation reports for S.O.S. for Information Literacy Project (http://www.informationliteracy.org) led by Prof. Ruth Small; a 3-year project dedicated to improving the teaching of information literacy and research skills of children through the development of a Web-based database of multimedia enhanced lesson plans, contributed by and shared among classroom teachers and library media specialists throughout the world.

08/2003 – 05/2004 Training Systems Institute Syracuse, NY
Instructional Designer -
Competency-Based & Web-based Training Program Development for Cendant Hotel Group, Inc.

• Designed and developed a competency-based training program and appropriate assessment modules for Cendant Hotel Group, Inc. that would help accommodate variances in the skill and knowledge levels among hotel managers and address differences between different hotel brands operating under Cendant, Inc. This goal is achieved by a team of three by:
  
  • Creating a Competency Catalog for New Hire General Managers/Owners (Competency clusters listing competency statements and assessment items and/or process to determine mastery of competencies).
  • Grouping competencies into instructional modules.
  • Developing tests and/or process for identifying modules a new hire general manager needed to take. 
  • Creating competency identification and assessment development methods and process that could be used by Cendant staff in future competency-based training development projects.
  • Conducting a benchmark study of hotel GM training programs across the industry including Holiday Inn, Marriott, Hampton Inn, Choice, etc.
  • Designing and assisting development of highly interactive, Web-based training courses parallel to the new competency-based training program.
    

05/2003 – 09/2003 Training Systems Institute Syracuse, NY
External Program Evaluator -
Pacific Regional Technology Educational Consortium (PRTEC) Project

• Conducted summative evaluation, analyzed data, and wrote report of the PR*TEC Project, a multi-faceted project funded the U.S. Department of Education. PR*TEC Project sought to integrate technology into the educational systems of ten entities, from Hawaii to Guam, in the Pacific Region by (a) increasing the capacity of educators and organizations to effectively utilize technology to improve teaching and learning; and (b) increasing access to instructional and other resources that contribute to improved teaching, learning and educational decision making.

06/2002 – 08/2002 Training Systems Institute Syracuse, NY
Instructional Designer -
Workshop on Human Resources Development & Learning Organization for BKKBN

• Led the design, development, and facilitation of a training program for the managers and training facilitators of the Indonesian National Center for Family Planning (BKKBN), which is responsible for the development of reproductive health and family planning programs in Indonesia. This training program included Human Resources Development, Performance Engineering, Strategic Management, Knowledge Management, and Learning Organizations as well as field-based experiences targeted to address the specific HRD&M requirements of BKKBN. Upon the completion of their training program, I assisted BKKBN officials to develop a plan for the “BKKBN University Learning Organization”

06/2002 – 07/2002 Training Systems Institute Syracuse, NY
Instructional Designer -
Workshop on Effective Communication in Diverse Contexts for Agway, Inc.

• Led the design and development efforts and assisted in facilitation of the workshop entitled, “The Synthetic Culture Simulation Exercise” which aimed at cultivating critical awareness of the relationship between people’s communication as individuals and their membership in particular cultural groups. This workshop is conducted for approximately 250 executives of Agway, Inc. engaging them in an intense cultural simulation exercise. In accordance with the rules of the exercise the executives were divided in four (Alfa, Beta, Delta, Gamma) synthetic culture groups. Each group represented a differing cultural/communication pattern. The participants, under the guidance of the workshop group leaders, interacted and engaged in problem solving with those who have different styles of communication from them. They were able to observe how communication obstacles and conflicts arise from different cultural patterns and meanings. The participants were provided with the opportunity to ‘try-out’ different communicative strategies to solve these communication conflicts.

06/2001 – 12/2001 College Center of Finger Lakes (CCFL) Corning, NY
Primary Researcher -
eLearning Research Project

• Identified and evaluated existing technologies that support development of Web-based courses and programs for the CCFL, a New York-based consulting company, which was interested in developing a strategy on advising other organizations on the best blend of e-learning solutions that meets their organizational and technical requirements. Led a team of instructional designers at the CCFL to develop a conceptual evaluation framework, categorize and evaluate nearly one hundred e-learning products.

10/1999 – 08/2001 Information Society Technology Program (5th Framework)
European Union Commission
Research Associate -
Advanced Design Approach for Personalized Training- Interactive Tools (ADAPTIT)Project http://www.adaptit.org/

• Collaborated with several researchers across Europe including Prof. Jeroen van Merriënboer, Prof. Mike Spector, and Dr. Jelke van der Pal to produce ICT-based tools for training designers, embodying a training methodology for personalized training that is based on cognitive science and which optimizes the integrated use of ICT Training technologies. The training method was validated in two domains: Aircraft Maintenance and Air Traffic Control. Researchers from University of Bergen/Norway, Open University of Netherlands, the Dutch Aerospace Laboratory, Euro Control & the Swedish Air Traffic Control Academy also collaborated in this project. A commercial version of the tool is available from www.enovateas.com

10/1999 – 08/2000 Merrill Lynch Princeton, NJ
Instructional Designer -
Web-Based Training Program

• Conducted needs assessment for Merrill Lynch, which aimed at streamlining the effectiveness of training and utilizing the advantages of the World Wide Web as an emerging and competitive tool for training. Needs assessment resulted in a proposal for the Web-based training strategy for Merrill Lynch, which led to the design and development a series of Web-based courses for Merrill Lynch. Collaborated with two other instructional designers during the analysis, design, and development phases. Analysis phase included content, learner, and contextual analyses, which resulted in specification of learning objectives, task analysis, instructional strategies and tactics. Design phase included the design specifications of Web-based training environment and the content design. The design phase resulted in design specifications for individual modules and screen designs, which were translated into high-level design of the Web-based training course. The final development phase adopted a rapid prototyping approach and included development of the Web-based training course and the multimedia components. A series of formative evaluations were conducted to make sure the final product is effective and meets the requirements of the clients.

06/1997 – 08/1998 University of Twente Enschede, The Netherlands
Research Assistant -
Tele-Learning at Toegepaste Onderwijskunde (TeleTOP) Project http://www.teletop.nl/en/

• Collaborated with a team of instructional designers, researchers, and developers led by Prof. Dr. Betty Collis in the design, development, and implementation of the TeleTOP Project, which aimed at systematically supporting the professional development of faculty in terms of potential applications of telematics in their teaching, and to further support the redesign of all of its courses so that the faculty become more experienced, more enriched, and more flexible via innovative and appropriate applications of telematics, particularly WWW-based tools and environments. TeleTOP Project pioneered with one of the first fully-customizable learning management systems. TeleTOP tools and technologies are still evolving and have been adapted by companies like Shell, Inc.

Publications

Books / Book Chapters

• Eseryel, D., Eseryel, U. Y., & Edmonds, G. S. (2005). Knowledge management and knowledge management systems. In M. D. Lytras & Ambjörn Naeve (Eds.), Intelligent learning infrastructures for knowledge intensive organizations: A Semantic Web Perspective (pp. 105-145). Hershey, PA: IDEA Group Publishing.
• Klein, J. & Eseryel, D. (2005). The corporate learning environment. In M. D. Lytras & Ambjörn Naeve (Eds.), Intelligent learning infrastructures for knowledge intensive organizations: A semantic web perspective (pp. 1-38). Hershey, PA: IDEA Group Publishing.
• Eseryel, U. Y. & Eseryel, D. (2004). Project management for information technology accessibility initiatives. In M. Orey, M. A. Fitzgerald, & R. M. Branch (Eds.), Educational Technology and Media Yearbook 2004 (Vol.29, pp. 61-74). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Refereed Journal Articles

• Eseryel, D. (2002). Approaches to evaluation of training: Theory and practice. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, Special Issue: Integrating Technology into Learning and Working, 5(2), 93-98. [http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_2_2002/v_2_2002.html]
• Eseryel, D., Ganesan, R., & Edmonds, G. S. (2002). Review of computer-supported collaborative work (CSCW) systems. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, Special Issue: Integrating Technology into Learning and Working, 5(2), 130-136. [http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_2_2002/v_2_2002.html]
• Dijkstra, S., Collis, B., & Eseryel, D. (1999). Instructional design for Tele-learning. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 10(2), 3-18. [ERIC No: EJ586189]

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• Eseryel, D. (2003). Expertise in complex problem solving. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), 26th Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (Vol. 1, pp. 102-110). Anaheim, CA: AECT.
• Eseryel, D., Bludnicki, M., & Doughty, P. (2003). Redesigning graduate programs in instructional Design and Technology: Issues, Challenges, & Trends. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), 26th Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (Vol. 1, pp. 111-118). Anaheim, CA: AECT.
• Eseryel, D. (2002). Learning in complex domains. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), 25th Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (Vol. 1, pp. 121-129). Denver, CO: Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
• Eseryel, D. (2002). A framework for evaluation & selection of e-learning solutions. In Richards, G. (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2002 (pp. 275-282). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Eseryel, D. (2002). An exploration of the potential of causal influence diagrams for assessing progress of learning in complex domains. In Kommers, P., & Richards, G. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2002 (pp. 491-492). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Eseryel, D. (2002). A conceptual framework for evaluating online learning environments. In Kommers, P., & Richards, G. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2002 (pp.-). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• Eseryel, D. (2002). Evaluation of Online Learning Environments: A Framework. In S. T. Lowe (Ed.), Proceedings of Kelly Conference 2002. Ithaca: Cornell University.
• Eseryel, D., Schuver-van Blanken, M., & Spector, J. M. (2001). Current practice in designing training for complex skills: Implications for design and evaluation of ADAPT-IT. In C. Montgomerie & J. Vitelli (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2001: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, & Telecommunications (pp. 474-479). Tampere, Finland: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education. [ERIC No: ED462955]
• Eseryel, D., & Ganesan, R. (2001). Distributed group design process: Lessons learned. In C. Montgomerie & J. Vitelli (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2001: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, & Telecommunications (pp. 469-473). Tampere, Finland: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education. [ERIC No: ED466156]
• Eseryel, D., & Spector, J. M. (2000). Assessing adaptive instructional design tools and methods in ADAPT-IT. In M. Crawford & M. Simonson (Eds.), Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (Vol. 1, pp. 121-129). Denver, CO: Association for Educational Communications and Technology. [ERIC No: ED455770]
• Dijsktra, S. & Eseryel. D. (1999). Instructional communication for telelearning. Paper presented at EARLI Conference, Göteborg, Sweden.
• Collis, B., Dijkstra, S., & Eseryel, D. (1999). Instructional design of WWW-based course-support environments: From case to principles. In B. Collis & R. Oliver (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA’99: World conference on educational multimedia, hypermedia, and telecommunications (pp.231-235). Seattle: WA: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education. [ERIC No: ED462954]

Research Reports

• Eseryel, D. (2001). eLearning Research. Corning, NY: CCFL.
• Schuver-van Blanken, M. J., van Bavelgem, J., de Crook, M., van der Pal, J., & Eseryel, D. (2000). Advanced design approach for personalised training - interactive tools: Design preparation training- designer's needs. ADAPTIT Deliverable 2.2 (NLR-TR-2000-528) prepared for the European Commission DGXIII under contract no. IST-1999-11740 (No. NLR-TR-2000-528). Amsterdam: NLR.
• Abma, H., de Crook, M., Eseryel, D., Paas, F., van der Pal, J., & van Merrienboer, J. (2002). Advanced design approach for personalised training - interactive tools: Design of the ADAPT Method- ADAPT Methodology. ADAPT-IT Deliverable 3.2 (NLR-TR-2002-528) prepared for the European Commission DGXIII under contract no. IST-1999-11740 (No. NLR-TR-2002-528). Amsterdam: NLR.

Non-Refereed Publications

• Klein, J. & Eseryel, D. (2003). A conceptual model for managing change in organizations through blended organizational learning. e-Lumination, 5(2), 3-6.
• Eseryel, D. (January, 1999). Extending the boundaries of classroom: Can technology help? ACM Magazine, 6(1), 3-16.

Presentations

Invited Speaking Engagements

• Panelist: Gray, P. J., Spector, J. M., Doughty, P. L., Colley, R. M., Eseryel, D., Robinson, D. J., Arnold, P. P. (2001). The Mellon Project at Syracuse University: The Cost and Learning Effects of Alternative e-Collaboration Methods in Online Settings. Teaching Tools Conference, Syracuse, NY.
• Key Note Speaker: Eseryel, D., & van der Pal, J. (2001). Evaluation perspectives for advanced training systems. Paper presented at the European Union IST 5th Framework Concentration Meeting, Luxembourg.
• Key Note Speaker: Eseryel, D. (1999). Integrating advanced learning technologies into teaching and learning. ACM 14th Annual Meeting. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  

Refereed Conference Presentations

• § Eseryel, D. (2006). Expert conceptualizations of the domain of Instructional Design: An exploration of the processes underlying complex, ill-structured problem solving. Paper presented at the 60th IDD&E Centennial Celebration Conference. Syracuse, NY, September 15-17, 2006.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2003). Expertise in complex problem solving. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA, October 22-26, 2003.
  
• Eseryel, D., Doughty, P., & Bludnicki, M. (2003). Redesigning graduate programs in instructional design and technology: Issues, challenges, and trends. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA, October 22-26, 2003.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2003). Using causal influence diagrams to assess progress of learning in complex domains. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2003). Potential of mapping techniques for assessing the progress of learning in complex domains. Paper presented at Kelly Conference 2003, Syracuse, NY.
  
• Eseryel, D. & Serumola, P. (2002). Instructional design considerations for learning objects: SCORM example. Paper presented at the Teaching Tools Conference, Syracuse, NY, October 25, 2002.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2002). Learning in complex domains. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX.
  
• Eseryel, U. Y. & Eseryel, D. (2002). Evaluation of accessibility tools for electronic and information technology. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX.
  
• Eseryel, U. Y. & Eseryel, D. (2002). Electronic and information technology accessibility. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX.
  
• Eseryel, D. & Zeytun, I. (2002). A Framework for evaluation and selection of e-learning solutions. Paper presented at the E-LEARN 2002 Conference, Montreal, CA.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2002). An exploration of the potential of causal influence diagrams for assessing progress of learning in complex domains. Paper presented at the ED-MEDIA 2002 Conference, Denver, CO.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2002). A conceptual framework for evaluating online learning environments. Paper presented at the ED-MEDIA 2002 Conference, Denver, CO.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2002). Evaluation of online learning environments: A framework. Paper presented at Kelly Conference 2002. Cornell, Ithaca.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2001). Characteristics of available computer-based tools to support instructional design. Paper presented at AECT 2001, Atlanta, Georgia.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2001). Adaptive instructional design advising systems for professional practitioners. Paper presented at the Teaching Tools Conference, Syracuse, NY.
  
• Eseryel, D. (2001). Perfect fit: Selecting the online learning solution for your organization. Paper presented at the Teaching Tools Conference, Syracuse, NY.
  
• Eseryel, D., Schuver-van Blanken, M., & Spector, J. M. (2001). Current practice in designing training for complex skills: Implications for design and evaluation of ADAPT-IT. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA 2001, Tampere, Finland.
  
• Eseryel, D., & Ganesan, R. (2001). Distributed group design process: Lessons learned. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA 2001, Tampere, Finland.
  
• Eseryel, U. Y. & Eseryel, D. (2001). A step towards success at E-commerce: E-commerce information systems infrastructure. Paper presented at the Electronic Business Conference by Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
  
• Eseryel, D., & Spector, J. M. (2000). Assessing adaptive instructional design tools and methods in ADAPT-IT. Paper presented at AECT 2000, Denver, CO.
  
• Dijsktra, S. & Eseryel. D. (1999). Instructional communication for telelearning. Paper presented at European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) Conference, Göteborg, Sweden.
  
• Collis, B., Dijkstra, S., & Eseryel, D. (1999). Instructional design of WWW-based course-support environments: From case to principles. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA’99, Seattle, WA. 
  

Teaching

Academic: Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA

• IDE737 – Advanced Instructional Design [classroom delivery]
• IDE735 – Modeling, Simulations, and Gaming in Education [classroom delivery and online]
• IDE830 – Doctoral Seminar in Design & Development [classroom delivery with online support; co-facilitated with Dr. Tiffany Koszalka]
• IDE621 – Principles of Instruction and Learning [classroom delivery with online support; co-facilitated with Dr. Tiffany Koszalka]
• IDE850 – Advanced Studies in Instructional Design and Emerging Technologies [classroom delivery w/ online support; co-facilitated with Dr. Tiffany Koszalka]
• IDE614 – Instructional Design: Theory & Practice [online / WebCT] (Developed and taught this course online under the supervision of Dr. J. Michael Spector)
• IDE700 – School Improvement Through Performance Feedback Systems [classroom delivery] (co-facilitated with Prof. Dr. Adrie Visscher)

Academic: University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

• Instructional Design Theories [online / TeleTOP & classroom delivery] (developed and taught this course under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sanne Dijsktra)
• Human-Computer Interaction [online / TeleTOP] (developed and taught this course under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ivan Stanchev)
• Electronic Performance Support Systems [online / TeleTOP] (developed and taught this course under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ivan Stanchev)

Business-Related Instruction/Training/Workshop

• Human Resources Development and Management; Performance Engineering; Learning Organizations; & Knowledge Management (a 3-week training program developed for the Indonesian National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN)(September 9-27, 2002).
• Effective Communication in Diverse Contexts: Synthetic Cultures Simulation Exercise (Workshop developed for AGWAY Energy Products Summer Conference) (July 24, 2002)
• Designing instruction on the WWW (2001-2002)
• Effective dimensions of online teaching (1999-2000)
• Instructional design principles and models (1999-2000)
• Communication with Subject-Matter Experts (1999-2000)
• Train-the-Trainer Workshop: Integrating advanced learning technologies into teaching and learning (1998-1999)
• Train-the-Trainer Workshop: Adult learning (1998-1999)
• Faculty In-Service Development: The TeleTOP methodology (1997-1998)

Service, Leadership, and Team Roles

Service to Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA

• Faculty Advisor to IDD&E Centennial Celebration Conference (September 15-17, 2006)
• Goodwill Ambassador to new students during Fall 2005 Orientation (August 2005)
• IDD&E Brown Bag Planning Team Member (Fall 2004)
• Member and Program Chair of 2003 Edward Kelly Program Evaluation Conference Planning Team at SU
• Member of new student applications review committee (Summer 2003)
• Member of the IDD&E curriculum redesign committee (2000-2002)
• Organizer of IDD&E new-student orientation program (August 2001)

Service to University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

• Member of the TeleTOP implementation team (1997-1998)
• Provided in-service training and consulting to faculty on telematics-based teaching (1997-1998)

Service to the Public

• Board Member: International Center of Syracuse, a non-for-profit organization to promote global understanding through personal contact, by developing professional programming and individual hospitality for international visitors of Central New York. (2005- 2006)
• Vice President: SEBIT, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational technology projects for K-12 (1995-1997)
• Tennis Coach: Formed and trained a professional tennis team for Middle East Technical University (1991-1995)

Service to the Profession

• Editorial Board Member:
  
  • International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation (IJMLO) (April 2005-Present)
  • International Journal of Knowledge and Learning (IJKL) (June 2004-Present)
• Reviewer:
  
  • Review of Research in Education (April 2006 – Present)
  • Educational Researcher (April 2006 – Present)
  • American Educational Research Journal- Section on Teaching, Learning, & Human Development (April 2006 – Present)
  • International Journal of Computers and Applications (IJCA) (November 2005-Present)
  • European Journal for Psychological Assessment (EJPA) (February 2005-Present)
• Membership Chair:
  
  • o AERA SIG#119-Technology, Instruction, Cognition, and Learning (TICL) (April 2003-Present)
• International Scientific Program Committee Member:
  
  • The 5th World Scientific & Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) International Conference on Distance Learning and Web Engineering (DIWEB '05) Corfu, Greece (September 23-25, 2005)
• Conference Program Chair:
  
  • 2003 Edward Kelly Program Evaluation Conference Syracuse, NY
• Presentation Reviewer:
  
  • AECT 2006 Conference [Division of Design & Development]
  • 13th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2005) [E-Society Track]
  • AECT 2005 Conference [Division of Design & Development]
  • AECT 2004 Conference [Division of Design & Development]
  • AECT 2004 Conference [Division of Distance Learning]
  • AECT 2003 Conference [Division of Design & Development]
  • AECT 2003 Conference [Division of Distance Learning]
  • AERA 2003 Conference [Division of Learning and Instruction (Div C) Section 7- Technology Research]
  • AERA 2003 Conference [Division of Learning and Instruction (Div C): Section 5- Learning Environments]
  • AECT 2002 Conference [Division of Design & Development]
  • AECT 2002 Conference [Division of Distance Learning]
• Session Organizer / Coordinator:
  
  • “Does Our Curriculum Match Up?” at Professors of Instructional Design & Technology (PIDT) 2002 Meeting (with Dr. Phil Doughty)
  • “Knowledge Management for PIDT: Introducing DocuShare” at Professors of Instructional Design & Technology (PIDT) 2002 Meeting Training Session:
  • “Qualitative Research Tools” at Professors of Instructional Design & Technology (PIDT) 2002 Meeting (with Radha Ganesan)
  • “Mapping the Complexity of Instructional Design” at Professors of Instructional Design & Technology (PIDT) 2002 Meeting (with Dr. J. Michael Spector)

Grants, Awards, and Honors

Grant Proposal Writing Experience

• The Institute of Education Sciences, Teacher Quality-Mathematics & Science Education: Enhanced Technology Integration Support for K-8 Educators (ENTISE) Project (November 15, 2006) with Dr. Tiffany Koszalka (PI) and Dr. Rachel Brown (Co-PI) [$3,000,000 for 4 yrs]
• The Institute of Education Sciences, Teacher Quality- Reading and Writing: Enhanced Technology Integration Support for K-8 Educators (ENTISE) Project (November 15, 2006) with Dr. Rachel Brown (PI) and Dr. Tiffany Koszalka (Co-PI) [$ 2,000,000 for 4 yrs]
• Mozambique Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology- Training and Capacity Building in Distance Education (July 2002) with Dr. Alexander Romiszowski & Firouz Rahmanzadeh.
• NSF- Advancing the State of the Art in Evaluating Learning in Complex Domains (2002) with Dr. J. Michael Spector (PI), Dr. Tiffany A. Koszalka (Co-PI)

Scholarships, Awards & Honors

• 2006 Outstanding Dissertation Research Award by Syracuse University for exemplary inquiry in the field of instructional technology (May 12, 2006)
• Certificate in University Teaching awarded in 2006 by Syracuse University for successful completion of the requirements of the Future Professoriate Project
• Travel award for AERA 2003 Conference ($350); Funding: IDD&E Program of Syracuse University
• Finalist Syracuse University Entrepreneurial Competition [CrossCultures: Next Generation Advanced Training Solutions for Cross-Cultural Communication & Global Business Management, April 4, 2003].
• Travel award to attend AECT 2002 Conference ($250); Funding: Syracuse University Graduate School
• Travel award for AECT 2001 Conference ($350); Funding: IDD&E Program of Syracuse University
• International Scholar Honor by Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Delta (inducted in April, 2000)
• Scholarship for a Doctoral study at Syracuse University by Turkish Council of Higher Education ($128,000)
• Scholarship for Master’s study at the University of Twente by Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC) ($55,000)

Professional Memberships

• Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)
• American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
• Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
• European Association of Research on Learning & Instruction (EARLI)
• International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
• IEEE Education Society
• System Dynamics Society