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Jane L. Howland
Associate Teaching Professor
303 Townsend Hall
(573) 882-6698
E-mail: HowlandJ@missouri.edu
Research Areas
- Constructivist and Collaborative Learning in Online Environments
- Information Technology Use with K-12 Learners
- Technology-Enhanced Student Assessment
Academic Background
Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia
M.Ed. from the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996, in Educational Technology
B.S.Ed. from Stephens College-Columbia, MO, 1993, in Child Studies
Published Works
Books and Book Chapters
Pfannenstiel, J., Howland, J., Wedman, J., Diggs, L., & Marra, R. (2004). Using the Technology Learning Cycle as a Framework for Teacher Preparation, Faculty Professional Development, and Evaluation. In W. Heinecke & J. Willis (Series Ed.), Research Methods for Educational Technology, Vol.4. Greenwich: Information Age Publishing.Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Moore, J., & Marra, R. (2003). Learning to Solve Problems with Technology: A Constructivist Perspective (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Refereed Journal Articles
Marra, R., Howland, J., Jonassen, D., & Wedman, J. (2004). Validating the technology learning cycle in the context of faculty adoption of integrated uses of technology in a teacher education curriculum. International Journal of Learning Technology. 1(1), 63-83.Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2004). “A Process Model for Faculty Development: Individualizing Technology Learning.” Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 12(2), 239-263.
Marra, R., Howland, J., Wedman, J. & Diggs, L. (2003). “A Little TLC (Technology Learning Cycle) As a Means to Technology Integration,” TechTrends, 47(2), 15-19.
Howland, J. & Moore, J. (2002). “Student Perceptions as Distance Learners in Internet-Based Courses,” Distance Education, 23(2), 183-95.
Refereed Proceedings
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2003). “Experiencing Diversity: Learning Through Videoconference Technology,” ED-MEDIA 2003--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications Proceedings. pp. 1562-65.Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2003). “Technology Use and Values of Pre-service Teachers and Faculty: PT3 Results,” Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference Proceedings. pp.
Other Publications
Howland, J. (2004). “Technology Information,” Leadership Compass, 1(4), 4.Presentations
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2006, Apr.). First Year Teachers’ Expected and Actual Technology Integration: Knowledge, Values, and Teaching Practice. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Roundtable, San Francisco, CA.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2006, Mar.). The Relative Stability of Teachers’ Assessment Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices and the Stages of Concern Regarding Uses of Handhelds and ePortfolios. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Presentation, Orlando, FL.
Howland, J. & Hage, S. (2005, Oct.). Authentic Partnerships: Linking a College of Education, Partner Schools, and PT3 Grant to Advance Democratic Education. National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference, Presentation, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2005, June). Professional Development: Assessing Student Achievement Using Internet-Based Portfolios and Handhelds. National Educational Computing Conference, Presentation, Philadelphia, PA.
Howland, J., Wedman, J. (2005, Mar.). Advancing Student Achievement through Data-driven Decision-making and Instructional Technology (PT3: ADD-IT). Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Poster Presentation, Phoenix, AZ.
Howland, J., Wedman, J., Miller, C., Johnson, D., Love, S., & Morton, T. (2004, Oct.). Equity in Student Achievement: Technology, Assessment, and Committed Partnerships. National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference, Symposium, St. Louis., MO.
Smolin, L., Cramer, J., Howland, J., Lawless, K., Meier, E., Peck, K., Strudler, N., & Wedman, J. (2004, June). PT3 Sustainability: Strategies for Keeping a Good Thing Going. National Educational Computing Conference, Panel Presentation, New Orleans, LA.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2004, Apr.). Transforming Teacher Preparation: Scaffolding Change in a Technology-Infused Culture. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Roundtable, San Diego, CA.
Howland, J. (2004, Mar.). Evaluation of PT3 Projects: Lessons Learned from the Field. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Invited Panel, Atlanta, GA.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2003, June). Windows to the World: Videoconferencing for Diverse Connections. National Educational Computing Conference, Presentation, Seattle, WA.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2003, June). Experiencing Diversity: Learning Through Videoconference Technology. ED-MEDIA 2003--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Paper Presentation, Honolulu, HI.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2003, Apr). The Effect of Professional Development on Teacher Educators' Technology Skills, Technology Integration in Methods Courses, and Changes in Teaching Practices. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Presentation, Chicago, IL.
Howland, J., Marra, R., Wedman, J., & Diggs., L. (2003, Apr). Applying the Technology Learning Cycle: A Qualitative Analysis of Undergraduate Teacher Education Faculty’s Path to Technology Integration. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Poster, Chicago, IL.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2003, Mar). Technology Use and Values of Pre-service Teachers and Faculty: PT3 Results. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Presentation, Albuquerque, N.M.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2002, July). The Technology Learning Cycle: A Model Guiding Successful Faculty Development. Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to use Technology (PT3) Annual Grantees’ Meeting, Presentation, Washington, D.C.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2002, June). MU Partnership for Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology. PT3 Grantees’ Showcase, National Educational Computing Conference, Poster and Roundtable, San Antonio, TX.
Howland, J. & Wedman, J. (2002, June). Necessary Ingredients for PT3: Process, Development, Revision, TQM. Texas Center for Educational Technology’s Annual Educational Technology Teaching and Learning Symposium, Presentation, San Antonio, TX, June 20, 2002.
Howland, J. (2002, Apr). Gender, Computer-mediated Communication, and the Online Course. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Presentation, New Orleans, LA.
Awards and Honors
“Global Scholars Project 2002- Internationalizing the MU Curriculum,” Council on International Initiatives, and International Center, Accepted for Seminar I: “Culture, History and Contemporary Issues of Thailand (Bangkok, Pattani, Phuket Island).” June 3-14, 2002.
High Flyer Award, Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching, MU College of Education. Six Academic Years: 1997 - 2003