Professional Vita

Blanche O'Bannon, Ed.D.
Instructional Technology
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN. 37996-3456
: (Education | Higher Education Experience | Current Teaching Responsibilities | Professional Associations | Editorships | Publications | Funded Grants | Professional Papers and Presentations )

Education

Ed.D.	Curriculum and Instruction /Instructional Design and Technology	The University of Memphis
M.S.	Education/Administration & Supervision	The University of Tennessee
B.S.	Fashion Merchandising/Business Administration	The University of Tennessee

Higher Education Experience

2000 - Present	Associate Professor, Instructional Technology, Department of Instructional Technology and Education Studies, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. (Tenured, Spring 2001)
1997 - 2000	Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Technology, Division of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Development, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH (Tenured, Spring 2000)
1993 - 1997	Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology, Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
1990 - 1993	Teaching assistant and Assistant to the Chairman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Recent Classes Taught

IT 486 Intro to Instructional Computing (Coordinator)
IT 570 Instructional Systems Design
IT 571 Desk Top Publishing
IT 578 Web Design
IT 678 Instructional Technology Seminar

Professional Association Memberships

Association for the Advancement Computing in Education (AACE)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Editorships

2002 - 2002 - Editorial Review Board National Forum of Applied Research
2000 - 2002 - Editorial Review Board International Journal of Educational Technology
1998 - Present - Board of Associate Editors Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Publications

Book

O’Bannon, B., & Puckett, K. (2007). Preparing to Use Technology: A Practice Guide to Curriculum Integration. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0- 205 - 45617- 0.

Journal Articles

Judge, S. & O’Bannon, B. (in press). A Faculty Development Model for Integrating Technology Into Teacher Education. Technology, Pedagogy, and Education, 17().

O’Bannon, B., Puckett, K. & Rakes, G. (2006). Using technology to support visual learning strategies. Computers in the Schools, 23(1/2), 125-137.

Judge, S. & O’Bannon, B. (2006, Sept). Integrating technology into field-based experiences: A model that fosters change. Computers in Human Behavior, 23(1), 286-302.

O'Bannon, B. & Judge, S. (2004) Implementing partnerships across the curriculum with technology. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 37(2), 197-216.

El-Amin, C., Hammond, R., O’Bannon, B & Vannatta, R. (2002). Infusing Technology into the Elementary Classroom: A School/University Partnership Model Computers in the Schools. Vol. 19, (1 / 2), 149-162.

Vannatta, R. & O’Bannon, B.W. (2002). Beginning to Put the Pieces Together: A Technology Infusion Model for Teacher Education. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 18, (4), 112-123. (ISTE SIGTE Research Award 2001)

O'Bannon, B. W. & Vannatta, R. A. (2001). Developing the capacity to infuse technology. National Forum of Applied Research Journal,14, (2), 9-25.

O'Bannon, B. W. (2000, Feb). Using WebQuests to construct learning. In Willis, D., Price, J., Willis, J. (eds.), Information technology and teacher education annual, (pp. 2223-2226) Charlottesville, VA: Association of the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Vannatta, R. & O'Bannon, B. W. (2000, Feb). Building the capacity for systematic integration of technology in teacher education. In Willis, D., Price, J., Willis, J. (eds.), Information technology and teacher education annual, (pp. 537-539) Charlottesville, VA: Association of the Advancement of Computing in Education.

O'Bannon, B. W. & Hammond, D.R. (1999). Preparing technology literate social studies teachers. Trends and Issues in Social Studies, 6 (3), 6-9.

O'Bannon, B. W. & Brownell, G. (1999). Networks for Learning: Using the Internet to Enhance Instruction. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education,15 (4), 11-17.

Smith, S.J., & O'Bannon, B. W. (1999). Faculty members infusing technology across teacher education: A mentorship model. Journal of Teacher Education and Special Education, 22 (2), 123-135.

O'Bannon, B. W., Krolak, B., Harkelroad, M., & Dick, D. (1999). Awesome Graphics: Using Photoshop for Web Graphics. Learning and Leading, 26(5), 54-61.

Smith, S. J.& O'Bannon, B. W. (1999, March). We can do this: Graduate students perspectives on mentoring faculty technology integration. In Price, J., Willis, J. Willis, D. Jost, M., Boger-Mehall, S.(eds.), Technology and teacher education annual, 1999 (pp. 595-6) Charlottesville, VA: Association fo the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Brownell, G., O'Bannon, B. W. & Brownell, N. (1999, March). Implementing a computer/technology endorsement in a classroom master's program. In Price, J., Willis, J. Willis, D. Jost, M., Boger-Mehall, S.(eds.), Technology and teacher education annual, 1999 (pp. 623-7) Charlottesville, VA: Association fo the Advancement of Computing in Education.

O'Bannon, B. W., Matthew, K., & Thomas, L. (1998). Faculty Development: Key to Integration of Technology in Teacher Preparation. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education,14 (4), 7-11.

O'Bannon, B. W., & Matthew, K. (1998). Technology in professional practice: A look at the hiring process in K-12 schools. National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal, 12 (1), 39-55.

O'Bannon, B. W. (1997). CD-ROM Integration Peaks Student Interest in Inquiry. Computers in the Schools, 13 (3/4), 127-134.

O'Bannon, B. W. (1996). Partnership Inspires Integration of Technology and Curricula in Teacher Education. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 13 (1), 14-15.

O'Bannon, B. W. (1996). The truth of the matter: Technology in K-12 schools in northwestern Louisiana. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of Louisiana Education Research Association, 57-58.

O'Bannon, B. W. (1996). Exploring nature with CD-ROM technology in the elementary science classroom. In Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Conference on Technology and Education. New Orleans, Louisiana, (2), 717-719.

O'Bannon, B. W. (1996). Technology in K-12 schools in northeastern Louisiana. In B. Robin, J. Price, J. Willis, and D. Willis (eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1996 (pp. 911-913). Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Johnson, F. H., & O'Bannon, B. W. (1995). Technology and gender, the New marriage. In T. Sechrest, M. Thomas, & N. Estes (eds.), Leadership for creating educational change: Integrating the power of technology, 2 (pp. 320-322). Austin, TX: Morgan Printing.

O'Bannon, B. W., & Smith, D. (1993). Student Perceptions of the Bridge Program: An Independent Study Program, Continuing Higher Education Review, 57 (1&2), 72-78.

Selected Funded Grants

Project ImPACT: Implementing Partnerships Across the Curriculum with Technology-PT3 Implementation Grant. Submitted to US Department of Education (with Aileen Nonis). Funded 2001-2004 for $1,278,233.00. Project Director.

Online Modules. ( with A. Nonis). Funded for 2002. Innovative Technology. $15,000.00. Co-Project Director.

Technology and Teacher Preparation: Creating Learning Environments for Increasing Student Involvement and Creativity. ( with A. Nonis). Funded for 2000-2001. Project Get SMARTer. $2500.00. Co-Project Director.

Project PICT: Preservice Infusion of Computer Technology -PT3 Implementation Grant. Submitted to US Department of Education (with R. A. Vannatta). Funded 2000-2003 for $1,477,800.00. Co-PI/Consultant.

Project PICT: Preservice Infusion of Computer Technology - PT3 Capacity Grant. Submitted to US Department of Education (with R. A. Vannatta). Funded 1999-2000 for $162,964.00. Co-Project Director.

Adobe-SITE Partnership. Submitted to Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) and Adobe. - . Funded 1998 for $6,000.00.

Curriculum Enhancement for Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning. Submitted to Microsoft - Teacher Education Partnership Program. Funded for 1997-99 for $90,000.00

Multimedia in the Classroom. Submitted to Summer Instructional Innovation Program, Louisiana Tech University. Funded for Summer, 1997 for $1,450.00.

Using the Internet in the K-12 Classroom. Submitted to Innovative Professional Development Program, Louisiana State Department of Education. Funded for Spring, 1997 for $4,783.00.

Submitted to LaCEPT CRP Mini-Grant (Louisiana Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers - Campus Renewal Projects. Funded for Fall, 1996 for $500.00.

Technology Applications for the Classroom. Submitted to Innovative Professional Development Program, Louisiana State Department of Education. Funded for Fall, 1996 for $7,652.00.

Enhancement of Curriculum for Technology Integration in the College of Education of Louisiana Tech University and A. E. Phillips Lab School. Submitted to Microsoft - Teacher Education Partnership Program (with Matthew, K., & Thomas, L.). Funded for 1996-97 for $45,000.

Technology and Teacher Education Initiative. Submitted to LEQSF (with Matthew, K., Talton, C., & Thomas, L). Funded 1996 for $99,037.00. Project Director.

Supplement to Enhancement of Restructured Curricula and Integration of Telecommunications in the College of Education. Submitted to Microsoft - Teacher Education Partnership Program (with Thomas, L.). Funded for 1995-96 for $12,046.00.

Enhancement of Restructured Curricula and Integration of Telecommunications in the College of Education. Submitted to Microsoft - Teacher Education Partnership Program (with Thomas, L.). Funded for 1995-96 for $7,636.00.

Technology Integration for the Classroom. Submitted to Innovative Professional Development Program, Louisiana State Department of Education. Funded for Fall, 1995 for $3,831.00.

Computer Applications for Teaching and Learning. Submitted to Innovative Professional Development Program, Louisiana State Department of Education. Funded for Summer, 1995 for $3,831.00.

Application of Technology for Teaching and Learning. Submitted to Innovative Professional Development Program, Louisiana State Department of Education. Funded for Fall, 1994 for $3,831.00.

Supplement to Restructure of Teacher Preparation Coursework for Integration of Emerging Technologies- Submitted to Microsoft - Teacher Education Partnership Program (with Thomas, L.). Funded for 1994-95 for $9,426.00.

Restructure of Teacher Preparation Coursework for Integration of Emerging Technologies. Submitted to Microsoft - Teacher Education Partnership Program (with Thomas, L.). Funded for 1994-95 for $13,643.00.

Professional Papers and Presentations

O'Bannon, B. & Judge, S. (2005). Integrating technology and curriculum: Developing new teachers who meet the challenge. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Issue. 1, 2005.
Judge, S. & O'Bannon, B. (2005). Merging technology into teacher education through mini grants . Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Issue. 1, 2005.
Thomas, K. & O'Bannon, B. (2005). Using mobile carts in a preservice required technology course: Lessons learned. Proceeding of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Issue. 1, 2005.
O'Bannon, B. & Judge, S. (2004). Technology and teacher education: Evaluating a model that fosters change. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, I ssue. 1, 2004, pp. 3551-3555.
Judge, S. & O'Bannon, B. (2004). Faculty development models for technology integration. Proceeding of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Issue. 1, 2004, pp. 2295-3000.
Greer, C. & O'Bannon, B. (2004). Focusing on integration in a required technology course. Proceeding of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Issue. 1, 2004, pp. 2199-2202.
O'Bannon, B. & Judge, S. (2003). Online Lesson Library Provides Rich Resource for Training of New Teachers. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Vol. 2003, Issue. 1, 2003, pp. 1352-1353.
O’Bannon, B. & Puckett, K. (2003). A web-based interactive module that promotes learning. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Vol. 2003, Issue. 1, 2003, pp. 1354-1356.
Judge, S. & O'Bannon, B. (2003). Faculty Development in the Integration of Technology in Pre-service Teacher Education. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Vol. 2003, Issue. 1, 2003, pp. 1982-1983.
O'Bannon, B. & Puckett, K. (2003). Online lesson library: Vital link in training of new teachers. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Vol. 2003, Issue. 1, 2003, pp. 3740-3743.
O'Bannon, B., Nonis, A., Skuda, S. & Puckett, K. (2002). Facilitating systematic change in teacher education. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Vol. 2002, Issue. 1, 2002, pp. 1720-1720.
Nonis, A., & O'Bannon, B. (2002) A Field-Based Initiative for Integrating Technology in the Content Areas: Using a Team Approach to Preparing Preservice Teachers Use Technology. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Vol. 2002, Issue. 1, 2002, pp. 1394-1397.
Nonis, A. & O'Bannon, B. W. (2001, March). Revising an educational computing course to meet the Natinal Educational Technology Stqandards (NETS): A process of reflectve teaching.. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida
O'Bannon, B. W. & Vannatta, R. (2001, March). Building the capacity to infuse technology in K-6 Classrooms: A training model. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida .
Vannatta, R. & O'Bannon, B. W. (2001, March). Pilot results of a teacher education technology infusion model. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida.
O'Bannon, B. W. (2000, Feb). Using WebQuests to construct learning. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.
Vannatta, R. & O'Bannon, B. W. (2000, Feb). Building the capacity for systematic integration of technology in teacher education. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.
Browell, G., & O'Bannon, B. W.(1999, March). Prospects and possibilities: The capstone course in a M.Ed. in classroom technology. Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on Technology and Education, Edinburgh, Scotland.
O'Bannon, B. W., Hammond, R, Williams, E., & McKinley, S. (1999, March). Preparing for the 21st Century: Professional development efforts for university faculty and K-12 teachers. Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on Technology and Education, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Keen, V. & O'Bannon, B. W. (1999, March). Course development: Technology integration in preservice mathematics. Paper presented at the International Conference on Mathematics/Science Education & Technology, San Antonio, Texas.
O'Bannon, B. W. & Smith, S. J. (1999, March). We can do this: Graduate students perspectives on mentoring faculty technology integration. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas.
O'Bannon, B. W. & Keen, V. (1999, March). Developing "the course" for secondary math and science: A faculty collaboration. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas.
Smith, S. J. & O'Bannon, B. W. (1999, March). Assisting faculty in technology integration: Continuing the graduate mentor model. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas.
Brownell, G., O'Bannon, B. W. & Brownell, N. (1999, March). Implementing a computer/technology endorsement in a classroom master's program.. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas.
VonBergen C. W., Soper, Barlow & O'Bannon, B. W. (1998, November). Mismanagement by E-Mail . Paper presented at the National Conference of Association for Business Communication.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1998, October). Teachers go online with Web CT. Paper presented at ISTE/Tel Ed International Conference , New Orleans.
O'Bannon, B. W., & VonBergen C. W. (1998, March). Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century: Integration of Technology. Paper presented at the Oklahoma Academy for Innovative Education, Durant, Oklahoma.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1998, March). Are colleges of education preparing pre-service teachers for the hiring process? Paper presented at the 9th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Washington, D.C.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1997, April). Faculty Development: What's happening and what works. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, FL.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1997, February). What's new with PageMaker 6.0? Workshop presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the Texas Computer Education Association, Austin, TX.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1997, January). Technology: Making the connection. Workshop for teachers and administration in Madison Parish, Tallulah, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1997, January). What's so special about technology? Presentation for teachers and administration in Madison Parish, Tallulah, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W., & Matthew, K. (1996, December). Introduction to PowerPoint Presentation Software. College of Education Faculty Development. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W., & Matthew, K. (1996, November). Technology: Tools of the trade. College of Education Faculty Development. Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W., & Kilgore, M. (1996, October). Hop aboard the Exploration for an adventure into the world of nature. Paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference of the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, Baton Rouge, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1996, May). The truth of the matter: Technology in K-12 schools in northwestern Louisiana. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Louisiana Education Research Association, Lafayette, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1996, March). Exploring Nature with CD-ROM Technology in the Elementary Science Classroom. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Technology and Education, New Orleans, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1996, March). Technology in K-12 schools in northeastern Louisiana. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Phoenix, Arizona.
Johnson, F. H., & O'Bannon, B. W. (1995, February). I thee wed: The marriage of gender and technology. Paper presented at the 12th International conference on Technology and Education, Orlando, FL.
O'Bannon, B. W., & Johnson, F. (1994, March). Starters, Objectives, Strategies. Continuing Medical Education, Ruston, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1993, November). Role Expectations for Urban Teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Mid South Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1993, January). Lesson Plans for Effective Teaching. Faculty development at Brannel College, Memphis, TN.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1992, September). Cooperative Learning Techniques in the Classroom. Faculty development at Tigrett Middle School; Jackson, TN.
O'Bannon, B. W. (1992, March). Adult Learners. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National American Food Service Foundation, Memphis, TN.

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