Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum & Instructional Technology

Ann Thompson  
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Curriculum & Instructional Technology
University Professor

Education: Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1981; Administrative Credential, California Lutheran College, 1977; M.A., Education, Stanford University, 1966; B.A., Mathematics, Pomona College, 1965.

Research Interests: Faculty Development in Technology Integration Using Technology to Expand and Enhance Teacher Education; Faculty/Teacher Mentoring Programs; Engineering as a Tool for Teaching Mathematics and Science.

Office: N108 Lagomarcino Hall
Phone: +1.515.294.5287
Fax: +1.515.294.2763
Email: eat@iastate.edu

Other Links: Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching; Vita
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Highlighted Publications:

 
  • Thompson, Ann D. (Summer 2005) Scientifically Based Research: Establishing a research Agenda for the Technology in Teacher Education Community. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 37 (4), pp. 331-337

  • Chuang, Hsueh-Hua, Thompson, Ann D., and Schmidt, Denise.  (Summer 2003)  Faculty Technology Mentoring Programs: Major Trends in the Literature.  Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, pp. 101-106.      

  • Thompson, A., Schmidt, D. & Davis, N.E. (2003). Technology collaboratives for simultaneous renewal in teacher education. Journal of Educational Technology Research and Development, 51(1), 73-89.

 

Professional Experience

  • 01/2001-01/2003, Director, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University, 1996-1999, 2001-2003.

  • 07/1991-07/2001, Professor and Chair, Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University (1991-1996, 1999-2001)

  • 01/1991-Present, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University

  • 07/1985-06/1991, Associate Professor, Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Iowa State University

  • 08/1983-07/1985, Assistant Professor, Secondary Education, Educational Computing, Iowa State University

  • 07/1981-06/1983, Temporary Assistant Professor, Secondary Education, Iowa State University

  • 08/1980-05/1981, Temporary Instructor, Secondary Education, Iowa State University

  • 07/1978-06/1980, Head of Secondary Education, California Lutheran College

  • 08/1974-05/1978      Lecturer        California Lutheran College

  • 08/1970-05/1974, Secondary Teacher, Conejo Valley Unified School District

  • 08/1966-05/1970, Secondary School Teacher (Mathematics, English), San Mateo Union High School District, Burlingame High School

Courses Taught

CI 280B, CI 505, CI 590B, CI 599B, CI 610, CI 615B, CI 690B, CI 699B 

Current Duties

Selected Honors and Awards

  • 03/2004, Lifetime Service Award, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

  • 08/2001, Member (2001-present), Iowa Academy of Education

  • 08/1999, Faculty Excellence Award, Regents

  • 08/1998, Partnership in Education Award, King/Perkins School, Des Moines Iowa

  • 03/1998, Outstanding Service Award, International Society for Technology in Education

  • 08/1996, VEISHA Professor of the Year, College of Education Nominee, VEISHA

  • 03/1996, Outstanding Paper Award, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

  • 08/1995, Mentor of the Year, College of Education

  • 08/1995, “Making It Happen” in Technology - National Award, Private Sector Council of International Society for Technology in Education

  • 08/1995, Human Relations Certificate of Recognition, Student Affairs

  • 03/1994, Best Integration of Information Technology into a Teacher Education Program Award, Society of Information Technology for Teacher Education

  • 08/1989, Outstanding Teacher Award, Iowa State University
    08/1974, Young Woman of the Year, Conejo Valley

Significant Grants

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