Hernandez-Ramos

Pedro F. Hernández-Ramos, Ph.D.

Department of Education

Santa Clara University

Phone: (408) 554-4131

Email: phernandezramos@scu.edu

Education

Ph.D. Communication Research, Stanford University. 1985.

B. A. (“Licenciatura”), Communication Studies, Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City), 1979.

Employment Background

2010-2013 Chair, Department of Education, Santa Clara University. Santa Clara, CA.

2009-Present Associate Professor, Department of Education, Santa Clara University. Santa Clara, CA.

2008-2009 Associate Professor, Department of Education, (50% time), and Associate Director, Center for Science, Technology, and Society (50% time), Santa Clara University. Santa Clara, CA.

2001-2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Education (50% time), and Associate Director, Center for Science, Technology, and Society (50% time), Santa Clara University. Santa Clara, CA.

2000-2001 Academic Solutions Manager, Worldwide Education Group, Cisco Systems. San José, CA.

1999-2000 Director of Market Development, IMS Global Learning Consortium. Santa Clara, CA.

1998-1999 National Education Marketing Manager, Acer America. San José, CA.

1997-1998 Educational Consultant. Selected client list: The World Bank, Computer Curriculum Corporation. Santa Clara, CA.

1996-1997 Research Manager, Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow program, Apple Computer, Inc. Cupertino, CA.

1995-1996 Education Business Development Manager, Apple Pacific, Apple Computer, Inc. Cupertino, CA.

1991-1995 Education Manager, Apple Latin America & Caribbean, Apple Computer, Inc. Cupertino, CA.

1989-1991 Usability Testing Consultant. Selected client list: Lassalle-Ramsey, Microsoft.

1984-1989 Assistant Editor, International Encyclopedia of Communications, and Lecturer, Annenberg School of Communications, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Research Interests

Integration of technology in teacher preparation; learning benefits of technology integration in K-12 settings; online learning; simulations and games for learning; educational technology in developing countries.

Teaching experience

2009–Present Associate Professor of Education, Department of Education, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA.

2001–2008 Assistant Professor of Education, Department of Education, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA. September 2001-present. Courses developed: Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication; Instructional Technology for Teachers; Education and Technology; Teaching with Technology; Assessment, Evaluation, and Technology.

1986-1989 Lecturer, Annenberg School of Communications, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1986-1989. Courses developed: Attitude Change, Persuasion, and Communication Campaigns; Development Communication.

Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals

* Bachen, C. M., Hernández-Ramos, P. F., Raphael, C., & Waldron, A. (2016). How do presence, flow, and identification affect players’ empathy and interest in learning from a serious computer game? Computers in Human Behavior, 64, 77-87.

* Bachen, C. M., Hernández-Ramos, P. F., Raphael, C., & Waldron, A. (2015). Civic play and civic gaps: Can life simulation games advance educational equity? Journal of Information Technology and Politics, 12(4), 1-18.

* De La Paz, S., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (2013). Technology-enhanced project-based learning: Effects on historical thinking. Journal of Special Education Technology, 28(4), 1-14.

* Raphael, C., Bachen, C. M., & Hernández-Ramos, P. F. (2012). Flow and cooperative learning in civic game play. New Media & Soceity, 14(8), 1321-1338.

* Bachen, C. M., Hernández-Ramos, P. F., & Raphael, C. (2012). Simulating REAL LIVES: Promoting Global Empathy and Interest in Learning Through Simulation Games Simulation & Gaming, 43(4), 437-460. [First published on January 20, 2012 as doi:10.1177/1046878111432108.]

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2010). [Review of the book Rethinking education in the age of technology. The digital revolution and schooling in America]. Educational Technology Research & Development, 58(5), 609-11.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., & De La Paz, S. (2009). Learning history in middle school by designing multimedia in a project-based learning experience. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(2), 151-173.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., & Bowker, G. (2008). In absentia: Designing for social learning. Computer Supported Cooperative Work, (17), 1, 87-90.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., Koch, J., Bruno, A., & Carlson, E. (October, 2007). Designing the online collaboratory for the Global Social Benefit Incubator. Innovate—Journal of Online Education, (4),1. Available online only at: http://innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=418 [Competitive peer review]

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2007). Aim, shoot, ready! Future teachers learn to ‘do’ video, British Journal of Educational Technology, 38(1), 33-41. [Competitive peer review]

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2006). How Does Educational Technology Benefit Humanity? Five Years of Evidence. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 9(4), 205-214. [Competitive peer review]

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2005). If not here, where? Understanding teachers’ use of technology in Silicon Valley schools. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 38(1), 39-64. [Competitive peer review]

* Hernández-Ramos, P. & Giancarlo, C. A. (2004). Situating teacher education: From the university classroom to the real classroom. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 20(4), 121-128. [Competitive peer review]

* De La Paz, S., Hernández-Ramos, P. & Barron, L. (2004). Multimedia environments in mathematics teacher education: Preparing regular and special educators for inclusive classrooms. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 12(4), 599-613. [Competitive peer review]

* Conradson, S. & Hernández-Ramos, P. (2004). Computers, the internet, and cheating among secondary school students: Some implications for educators. Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation 9(9). [Available online http://pareonline.net/getvn.asp?v=9&n=9.] [Competitive peer review]

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2004). Web logs and online discussions as tools to promote reflective practice. Journal of Interactive Online Learning 3(1), Summer. [Available online at: http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/viewarticle.cfm?volID=3&IssueID=10&ArticleID=24.] [Competitive peer review]

Roberts, D. F., Bachen, C. M., Hornby, M., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (1984). Reading and television: Predictors of reading achievement at different age levels. Communication Research 11(1). [Competitive peer review]

Book Chapters

Hernández-Ramos, P. (1994). Educación, Computación, Telecomunicaciones. (Education, Computing, Telecommunications. In J. Elguea (Ed.) Telecomunicaciones y Desarrollo. Mexico City: Instituto Tecnológico de Teléfonos de México, 135-152.

Chaffee, S., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (1986). Comunicación Política. (“Political Communication”). In C. Fernández-Collado & G. L. Dahnke (eds.), La Comunicación Humana: Ciencia Social. New York & Mexico City: McGraw-Hill, 309-360. (Published in English in G. L. Dahnke & G. W. Clatterbuck (Eds.) (1990). Human Communication: Theory and Research. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Encyclopedia Entry

Hernández-Ramos, P., & Schramm, W. (1989). Development Communication: 1. History and Theories. In E. Barnow (Ed.) International Encyclopedia of Communications. New York & Oxford: Oxford University Press/Annenberg School of Communications, University of Pennsylvania, Vol. 2, 9-12.

Awards

* 2004 Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Received at the 15th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning.

Conference Presentations

* Bachen, C. M., Hernández-Ramos, P. F., Raphael, C., & Waldron, A. (2016). How do presence, flow, and identification affect players’ empathy and interest in learning from a serious computer game? Presented at the Games, Learning & Society Conference, Madison, WI, August 2016.

* Cerda, C., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (Forthcoming April 2016). Chilean student teachers’ self-directed knowledge acquisition using learning technologies. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2011). Technology in higher education: What is the problem? Presented at the Académica Inaugural Conference, Mexico City, October 2011.

* De La Paz, S., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (2011). Technology-enhanced project-based learning: Effects on historical thinking for students with and without learning disabilities. Presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, D.C., December 2011.

* De La Paz, S., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (2009). Learning history with project-based learning: Effects for students with and without learning disabilities. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California, April 2009.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., & De La Paz, S. (2008). Learning history with technology and project-based learning: Evidence of effectiveness. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, March 2008.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., & Alfreih, M. (2008). Analysis and assessment of multimedia projects: Opportunities for research using graphical representations. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Las Vegas, March 2008.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2007, March). ‘Technology Integration’ as a multidimensional concept. Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX, March 26-31.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2006, April). Communication and Collaboration in a Teacher Preparation Program: From Learning Community to Community of Practice. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA, April 8-12.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2005, March). If not here, where? Teachers’ use of technology in Silicon Valley schools.” Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Phoenix, Arizona, March 1-5.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., Koch, J., Dommel, H. P., Guerra, P., & Bowker, G. (2005, October). Designing an online collaboratory for the Global Social Benefit Incubator. Paper presented to the E-Learn World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, B. C., Canada, October 25-28.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2004, March). Preparing Teachers for the Present and the Future. Paper presented at the 15ht International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, March 30-31.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2004, April). Web Logs and Online Discussions as Tools to Promote Reflective Practice. Poster session presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California, April 12-16.

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2004, July). Teachers Learning to 'Do' Video: Aim, Shoot, Ready! Paper presented at the Digital Generations: Children, Young People & New Media conference, Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom, July 26-29.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., Giancarlo, C., & Stortz, C. (2003, March). Situating Teacher Education: From the University Classroom to the “Real” Classroom. Paper presented at the SITE 2003 Conference, Albuquerque, NM. March 24-28.

Hernández-Ramos, P. (2001, July). La brecha digital y el efecto red (“The digital divide and the network effect”). Paper presented at the Second International Forum on Digital Culture, Mexico City, Mexico.

Hernández-Ramos, P., Alexander, D., Belous, A., & Behrens, J. (2000, December). Changing the way we learn: How Cisco Systems is doing it. Paper presented at the IEEE International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies (IWALT), Palmerston North, New Zealand, December 4-6.

Other Publications

* Hernández-Ramos, P. (2003). The NASDAQ Stock Market Education Award. STS Nexus, 4(1), 16-20.

* Hernández-Ramos, P., McAnany, E., & Soukup, P. (2001). Education technology in the service of global learners. STS Nexus, 2(1). [Available online at http://sts.scu.edu/nexus/Issue2-1/default.asp.]

Griffin, S., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (2000). The IMS specification development process. The IMS Global Learning Consortium web site. [Available online at http://www.imsproject.org/feature/specprocess.html.]

“Conversations.” (2000). Interview in The Futures Channel, November 2000. Available online at: http://www.thefutureschannel.com/ramos_conversation.htm.

“Learning in a New World.” (1999-2000). A four-part article addressing issues and presenting ideas about the use of technology and the Internet for learning: “Learning in a New world,” “What Do You Know?,” “So What’s the Difference?,” and “Access.” [Available online at http://www.zonezero.com/magazine/articles/hernandez/hernande1.]

“Q&A with Pedro Hernández-Ramos.” (1999). Community College Journal, Oct/Nov, pp. 48-51. [Available online at http://www.aacc.nche.edu/books/journal/journalindex.htm.]

Conference Program Committees

* “Mazatlán Forum.” Co-Director, Santa Clara University and El Colegio de Sinaloa. Mazatlán, Sinaloa (México), March 27-29, 2014.

* “Silicon Valley Challenge Summit.” Santa Clara University, Center for Science, Technology, and Society, November 16, 2006.

* “Digital Divide or Digital Commons: Toward Global Knowledge Sharing.” Santa Clara University, Center for Science, Technology, and Society, April 21, 2005.

* “Networked World: Information Technology and Globalization.” Additional conference sub-program: “The Case of Mexico as a Developing Country.” Santa Clara University, Center for Science, Technology, and Society, April 24-25, 2003.

Workshops Organized

* “Electronic Portfolios,” led by Dr. Helen Barrett for the Department of Education, January, 2005.

* “Using laptop computers and digital video in the classroom” (leader), for Department of Education faculty, September 2002.

Editorial Work

* Carlson, E., & Hernández-Ramos, P. (2003). STS Nexus, (3)2, Summer. Issue dedicated to the “Networked World: Information Technology and Globalization” conference organized by the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, April 2003.

Editor, Publisher, Lead Writer, and Translator for ALA Carta, a quarterly newsletter on educational technology for Apple Latin America, May 1992 - November 1994 (9 issues).

Grants Awarded

* Santa Clara University, FSRAP Grant, Spring-Summer 2016. $1,000

* Santa Clara University, University Research Grant, Winter 2006, $3,600

* Santa Clara University, University Research Grant, Fall 2004, $5,000

* Fletcher Jones Foundation, December 2004, $151,000

* Santa Clara University, Technology Steering Committee (with Brian Granger, Physics Department), June 2004, $38,384.

* Santa Clara University, Technology Steering Committee (for the Center for Science, Technology, and Society), June 2004, $3,640

* Fletcher Jones Foundation, June 2003, $157,000

* Santa Clara University, Technology Steering Committee, June 2002, $32,000

Professional Associations

American Educational Research Association

International Society for Technology in Education

Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Professional Reviewing

Ad Hoc Reviews

Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Educational Technology & Society.

Manuscript reviewer, Journal of Interactive Online Learning.

Manuscript reviewer, Computers in Education.

Other Professional Service

Manuscript reader, American Educational Research Association. Evaluated papers for the 2007 annual conference.

Invited participant, “Campus 2015: Technology/Experience, Design/Space and Learning/Discovery” (The Future of Technology and Higher Education), Ben Lomond, CA, 2007.

Dissertation reader, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City, July 2002.

Service to the University

Elected to serve a three-year term as representative of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology’s Promotion to Senior Lecturer Committee, June 2015 through May 2018.

Co-organizer, Mazatlán Forum, July 2013 through March 2014.

Participant, Ignatian Faculty Forum, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2010-2011, 2011-2012.

Member, Search Committee, Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology, 2011-2012.

Member, Faculty Judicial Board, 2012-2013.

Member, Communication and Collaboration Task Force, 2011-2012.

Member, Inclusive Excellence Roundtable, 2011-2012, 2012-2013.

Member, Faculty Steering Committee, Center for Science, Technology, and Society, 2010-Present.

Presenter, Summer Faculty Technology Workshop, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008.

Search Committee, Executive Director for the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, 2004-2005.

Course Management System review and selection committee, 2003-2004.

Service to the Department of Education (Selection)

Program Director, MA in Interdisciplinary Education, 2015-2016.

Chair, Department of Education, July 2010 through June 2013.

Chair, Search Committee, Educational Administration & Leadership faculty position, 2011-2012.

Chair, Search Committee, Secondary Education with a Science Focus faculty position, 2012-2013.

Chair, Search Committee, Educational Administration & Leadership, 2012-2013.

Member, MA Committee, 2003-Present.

Program Director, MA Emphasis on Teaching and Learning with Technology, 2001-2008.

Mobile Laptop Cart supervisor, 2002-present.

Electronic Portfolio Laboratory supervisor, 2003-present.

Supervisor for half-time employee (Technology Support Coordinator), 2003-2010.

Designer, “Advanced Instructional Technology Course for Teachers” (ED272) course—for accreditation document, 2004.

System Administrator, “The EPLace” (online communication and collaboration environment—http://epl.scu.edu:8080), 2006-2010.

Service to the Center for Science, Technology, and Society (Selection)

Member of the Education judging panel, Technology Benefiting Humanity Awards, 2001.

Member of the Education judging panel, Technology Benefiting Humanity Awards, 2002.

Chair of the Education judging panel, Technology Benefiting Humanity Awards, 2003.

Presenter, Parents Weekend, Santa Clara University, February 2007.

Search Committee, Howard and Alida Charney Professorship in Science, Technology, and Society, 2006-2007.

Coordinator of the judging process, Technology Benefiting Humanity Awards, 2009.

Service to the Community (Selection)

Member, Board of Directors, Saint Katherine Drexel Initiative, Diocese of San Jose, 2013-Present.

Member, Technology Committee, Horace Mann School, San José, CA, 2001-2004.

Workshop leader, San José Unified School District, “Multicultural Awareness,” 2002.

Keynote presentation, “The Power and Value of Community,” Pan-American Roundtable of Los Gatos-Saratoga, May 2004.

Keynote presentation, “Parents in Schools: How We Make a Difference,” for the Parent Leadership Institute of San José Unified School District, November 2004.

Faculty Associate, The George Lucas Educational Foundation, 2004-2006.