Presentations

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Francom, G. M. (2024) Let's explore the relationship between online learning and the teacher shortage. Featured Presentation: Critical Questions in Education Conference, New Orleans, LA. 

*Francom, G. M. (2023) Changes in Teachers' Instructional Technology Outcome Expectations during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Orlando, FL. 

*Francom, G. M. (2022) Practical constructionism: Successfully implementing constructionist learning within the constraints of K-12 and higher education. Roundtable presentation: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

*Lee, S. J., Francom, G. M., & Nuatomue, J. (2022) Does computer science education influence the development of K-12 students' computational thinking? A systematic review spanning 2016-2020. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

Francom, G. M., Pinkney, H., & Lee, S. J. (2022) Challenges and Needs of Mississippi Teachers in the Transition to Distance Learning. Featured Presentation: Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA) Conference. Jackson, MS. 

*Francom, G. M., Nuatomue, J., & Schwan, A. (2021) Comparing Google Classroom and D2L Brightspace Using the Technology Acceptance Model. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Chicago, IL. 

*Francom, G. M., Lee, S. J., & Pinkney, H. (2021) Technologies, Challenges and Needs of K-12 Teachers in the Transition to Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Chicago, IL. 

Francom, G. M. & Lee, S. J. (2021). Challenges and needs of Mississippi Teachers in the Transition to Distance Learning. Featured Presentation: Advancing  Mississippi Conference: Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning University Research Center. 

*Francom, G. M., Moon, A. L. & Wold, C. M. (2020). Learning with versus learning from technology: Supporting constructionist reading comprehension learning with ipad applications. Featured presentation: AECT International Convention, online. 

Francom, G. M. (2020). Small-scale makerspaces for supporting problem-solving and STEM learning. Featured presentation: MECA Conference. Jackson, MS. 

*Francom, G. M. (2019). Barriers to technology use in education: A longitudinal survey study. Featured presentation: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

*Francom, G. M. (2019). Increasing children's media literacy in a digital media camp experience. Featured presentation: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

*Francom, G. M. (2019). You are more than your career: Finding an inspired work-life balance in the instructional design and technology field. Panel discussion leader: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

*Francom, G. M. (2019). Innovative and experimental pedagogic spaces part II: Hybrid and off-campus spaces. Panel participant: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

*Francom, G. M. and Moon, A. L. (2018). A 1:1 device university-elementary school partnership to enhance educational technology confidence among teacher candidates. Poster presentation: AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO.

*Francom, G. M. (2018). Makerspace experiences on a small scale: Supporting teacher candidate and elementary students’ makerspace learning. Roundtable presentation: AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO.

*Francom, G. M. (2017). Enhancing reading comprehension with student-centered iPad applications. Featured presentation: AECT International Convention, Jacksonville, FL. 

Francom, G. M. (2017). Websites and Apps for Each Project-Based Learning Step. Breakout Presentation: Technology and Innovation in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, SD.

*Francom, G. M. (2016). Educational Technology use among K-12 teachers: What technologies are available and what barriers are present? Featured presentation: AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. 

Francom, G. M. (2016). Educational Technology in South Dakota: Technologies Available, Learning Methods and Barriers. Breakout Presentation: Technology and Innovation in Education (TIE) Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.

*Francom, G. M. (2015). My Adventures in Creating and Using the First Multiplatform Interactive Digital Textbook on Educational Technology. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

*Francom, G. M. (2015). Digital Media Camp: Teaching Media Literacy and Digital Media Skills. Roundtable Presentation: AECT International Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Francom, G. M. (2015). Teaching and Learning in the Information Age. Invited Keynote Presentation: South Dakota Society for Technology in Education, Watertown, SD, March 9, 2015. 

Francom, G. M. (2015). My adventures in creating and using a digital textbook. Presentation: Northern State University Faculty forum, Feb 4, 2015. 

*Francom, G. M. (2014). Your textbook is boring: Creating an interactive digital textbook with Inkling Habitat. Featured workshop presentation: AECT International Convention, Jacksonville, FL. 

Francom, G. M. (2014). Classroom response sites for active learning with mobile devices. Breakout presentation: Technology and Innovation in Education (TIE) Conference, Sioux Falls, SD.

*Lee, E., Park, S.W., Rieber, L., Lee, Y., & Francom, G. (2012). The Technologies Behind iSkills; Joomla + Video + iPhone. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Louisville, KY.

*Francom, G. (2012). Keeping the Personal In PLE: An Activity that Engages Students in a Personal Learning Environment. Roundtable Presentation: AECT International Convention, Louisville, KY.

*Francom, G. & Gardner, J. (2012). What is Task-Centered Learning? Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Louisville, KY.

*Jensen, L. & Francom, G. M. (2011). Gamewerks: Using Gaming to Foster Learning by Design. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

*Francom, G. M. (2011). Fostering learner self-direction with task-centered learning activities in a general education biology course. Reflection Presentation: AECT International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

*Rieber, L. P., Francom, G. M., Lee, E., Park, S. & Jensen, L. (2011). The iSkills Project: Mobile Video Instructions for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Featured Presentation: AECT International convention, Jacksonville FL.  

*Brickman, P., Gormally, C. L., Lutz, M., Jardeleza, S. E., Francom, G. M., Schutte, V. G. W., & Jordan, C. (2011). Functional science literacy instrument (FSLI): A tool for evaluating students' ability to apply science literacy skills. Poster session: Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research National Meeting, Twin cities, MN.

*Francom, G. M. (2011). Teach me to learn: Principles for fostering learner self-direction in formal education. Roundtable Presentation: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

*Francom, G. M. (2011). Involve me and I learn: Providing substantial learning choices in higher education. Featured Presentation: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

*Francom, G. M. (2010). How to teach students to learn: Techniques used to increase student capacity to self-direct learning. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Anaheim, CA.

*Francom, G. M. & Jensen, L. (2010). Supporting constructivist learning in Moodle. Featured Workshop: AECT International Convention, Anaheim, CA.

*Jensen, L. & Francom, G. M. (2010). GameWerks: Fostering 21st century skills in a video game design apprenticeship. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Anaheim, CA.

*Rieber, L. & Francom, G. M. (2010). Using game-like methods for integrating knowledge tests in a constructivist learning environment: Triggering the trivial pursuit effect. Roundtable Presentation: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

*Francom, G. M. (2010). Teach me how to learn: Assumptions behind efforts to foster learner self-direction. Featured Presentation: 24th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

*Francom, G. M. (2010). Allowing students to make substantial learning choices: What are the advantages and pitfalls? Featured Presentation: 24th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

*Francom, G. M. (2009). Supporting constructivist learning in Moodle. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Louisville, KY.

*Clinton, G. & Francom, G. M. (2009). A tale of migrations: Transitional experiences with WebCT, Moodle, Sakai, and Blackboard Vista. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Louisville, KY.

*Francom, G. M. & Chen, C. (2009). What do students think about their learning in a task-centered, peer-interactive biology course? Roundtable Presentation: AECT International Convention, Louisville, KY.

Invited Panelist: "Digital workforce intensive student presentations." Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise Digital Workforce Intensive and Capstone Conference. April 17, 2009. Lafayette, LA.

*Rieber, L. P., Squires, J., & Francom, G. M. (2008) Stop flying and put your clothes back on! Exploring the use of second life in an introductory instructional technology graduate course. Featured Presentation: AECT International Convention, Orlando, FL.

*Francom, G. M., Gardner, J., Barton, R., & Wayman, A. (2007) The ADDIE model remixed: Strategies for designing instruction with open content. Open Education 2007 annual Conference. Logan, UT.