Vitae (short version)
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, CURRY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, Charlottesville,
VA
Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, May 2000 - Graduate specialization in the
preparation of technology leaders in teacher preparation programs, Dissertation: Typical teacher use of technology in an elementary school
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, Carson, CA
M.A. in Education, Multicultural Option, May 1994
TULANE UNIVERSITY, NEWCOMB COLLEGE, New Orleans, LA
B.A. in English and Spanish, May 1991
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
- American Educational Research Association, Division K Affirmative Action Committee Travel Stipend Award, 2008
- GWU Luminary, Gelman Library, 2005
- Academic Keys Who’s Who in Education, 2005-Present
- Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2008, 2009
- Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Marquis Who’s Who in American Education, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2010-2011
- Marquis Who’s Who of American Women, 2007-2008, 2010-2011
- Released Time for Research Award, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University, 2003 - 2004
- Fellow, Curry Center for Technology and Teacher Education, 1997 - 2000
- Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Curry School of Education, 1999
- TA Development Grant awarded from UVA's Teaching Resource Center, 1998 – 1999
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi since 1994
- Member of Phi Delta Kappa since 1993
- Title VII Educational Minority Personnel Fellowship, CSUDH, 1992 - 1994
- Virginia Gleaves Lazarus Memorial Award (Best English Paper), Tulane University, 1991
Teaching Experience
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Associate Professor of Educational Technology & ETL Coordinator. 8/11 - present
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Pedagogy and Educational Technology. 6/08 - 8/11
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Technology. 8/01 - 5/08
Graduate
School of Education and Human Development. Taught graduate level courses in
the Department of Educational Leadership (DEL) and the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (C & P), both online and face-to-face. Conducted
research about technology in teacher education, K-12 education, and higher
education.
DEL - Educational Technology Leadership program Masters program – Courses Taught Online
- EDUC 231, Educational Hardware Systems
- EDUC 235, Design & Development of Educational Hardware
- EDUC 265, Developing Multimedia Materials
- EDUC 266, Developing Digital Professional Portfolios
- EDUC 268, Power, Leadership, and Education
C & P – Courses Taught (all at the Masters level except for TRED 330)
- TRED 204, Perspectives in American Education (online)
- TRED 207, Teaching & Learning II
- TRED 208, Development & Diversity
- TRED 244, Educational Technology & Computer Literacy Methods
- TRED 330, Paradigms of Instruction & Assessment
Refereed Publications – Journal Articles
- Basaza, G., Milman, N. B., & Wright, C. (2010). The challenges of implementing distance education in Uganda: A case study. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 11(2). Retrieved from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/833/1559
- Heinecke, W. F., Milman, N. B., Washington, L., & Blasi, L. (2001). New
directions in the evaluation of the effectiveness of educational technology. Computers
in the Schools: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Practice, Theory, and Applied
Research, 2/3, 97-110. New York: The Haworth Press, Inc.
- Liu, L. B., & Milman, N. B. (2010). Preparing teacher candidates to teach diverse student populations through reflective practice. Reflective Practice: International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives, 11(5).
- Milman, N. B. (2005). Web-based digital teaching portfolios: Fostering reflection and technology competence in preservice teacher education students. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 13(3), 373-396.
- Milman, N. B., & Heinecke, W. F. (2000, Fall). Innovative integration
of technology in an undergraduate History course. Theory and Research in Social
Education, 28(4),537-556.
- Milman, N. B., & Kilbane,
C. R. (2005). Digital teaching portfolios: Catalysts for fostering authentic
professional development. Canadian
Journal of Learning and Technology, 31(3), 51-65.
- Milman, N. B., Kortecamp, K., & Peters, M. (2007). Assessing teacher candidates’ perceptions and attributions of their technology competencies. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 3(3), 15-35.
- Milman, N. B., & Molebash, P. E. (2008). A longitudinal assessment of teacher education students’ confidence towards using technology. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 38(2), 183-199.
Refereed Publications – Books & Chapter Contributions
- Adamy, P., & Milman, N. B. (Eds). (2009). Evaluating electronic portfolios in teacher education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
- Adamy, P., & Milman, N. B. (2009). Focusing on change in individual teachers’ practices over time: An evaluation model for electronic portfolios in teacher education. In P. Adamy & N. B. Milman (Eds.), Evaluating electronic portfolios in teacher education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
- Kilbane, C. R., & Milman, N. B. (2003). The digital teaching portfolio handbook: A how-to guide for educators. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
- Kilbane, C. R., & Milman, N. B. (2005). The digital teaching portfolio workbook: Understanding the digital teaching
portfolio process. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
- Milman, N. B. (2009). Web-based digital teaching portfolios: What happens after they graduate? In P. Adamy & N. B. Milman (Eds.), Evaluating electronic portfolios in teacher education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Non-refereed Publications
- Basaza, G. N., & Milman, N. B. (2010). Considerations for designing online instruction in developing countries. Distance Learning, 7(1), 59-62.
- Kilbane, C. R. & Milman, N.B. (2003). What every teacher needs to know about digital teaching portfolios. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
- Kilbane, C. R. & Milman, N.B. (2003). What every school leader
should know about digital teaching portfolios. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
- Milman, N. B. (2005). What’s a mentor, how to find one, and more. Educational
Technology Leadership Student Newsletter 7.
- Milman, N. B. (2006). The mid-term tune-up: Getting student feedback before
it is too late. Distance Learning, 3(3), 67-70.
- Milman, N. B. (2007). Developing digital teaching portfolios. Distance Learning. 4(4), 93-96.
- Milman, N. B. (2008). Scaffolding student facilitation of online discussions. Distance Learning, 5(4).
- Milman, N. B. (2008). Strategies for participating in online conferences and discussions. Distance Learning, 5(2), 95-98.
- Milman, N. B. (2009). Are students today really different? Distance Learning, 6(2), 59-62.
- Milman, N. B. (2009). Crafting the “right” online discussion questions using the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy as a framework. Distance Learning, 6(4), 61-64.
- Milman, N. B. (2009). Differentiating instruction in online environments. Distance Learning, 6(3), 87-89.
- Milman, N. B. (2009). Guidelines for professional email communication. Distance Learning, 6(1) 67-69.
- Milman, N. B. (2011). Challenges and tips for conducting research—and developing information literacy—using search engines and online databases. Distance Learning, 8(1) 73-75.
Refereed Presentations – National & International (2010-2011)
- Kilbane, C. R., Milman, N. B., & Paxton, S. (2011). A case study examining the impact of the implementation of efolios on high school teachers. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Milman, N. B., Hillarious, M., & Walker, B. (2011). Graduate student co-facilitation of online discussions: Exploring student learning and division of labor. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Walker, B., & Milman, N. B. (2011). A literature review of podcasts in higher education. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Liu, L. B., & Milman, N. B. (2011). What do state-mandated standardized teaching assessments have to do with multicultural education in a secondary education teacher preparation program. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.Kilbane, C. R., Milman, N. B., & Paxton, S. (2010). Examining the impact of the implementation of efolios on dimensions of the teaching and learning process. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
- Milman, N. B., & Walker, B. (2010). A literature review of podcasts and implications for teacher education. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.
Service
George Washington University
- University-wide
- University Committee on the Status of Women Faculty and Librarians. (Chair: 2010-2012, Member: 2006-2010)
- Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Presentations/Instruction on Digital Portfolios for Professors (“Teaching @ GW” Workshop for new faculty) August 2006 & 2007
- Research and Instructional Technology Committee (Member: 2010-present)
- GSEHD
- Admissions Advisory Committee, Member (2008-present)
- Technology Advisory Committee, Chairperson (2005-2007), Member (2007-present)
- Technology Ad Hoc Committee – co-authored recommendation to the department to address technology needs of DTPSE students with Dr. Kortecamp and Dr. Leconte, co-authored Technology Bridging Paper for NCATE review. (May 2005)
- DEL
- Search Committee Member, Educational Research Positions (2005-2007)
- Contributed to development of six Graduate Certificates in the Educational Technology Leadership Masters program
- Ad Hoc Committee on Promotion for Non-Tenure Accruing Faculty (2007-2008)
- Development of new certificate in Advanced Web Design
- DEL & Curriculum & Pedagogy
- Masters Student Advisor: ETL & Secondary Education (2001- present)
- Doctoral Student Advisor: Higher Education & Curriculum and Instruction (2002 – present)
- Doctoral Student Chair: Curriculum and Instruction (2005 – present)
- Curriculum & Pedagogy
- Secondary Education: Development of new concentration in Secondary Education: Computer Science (approved 2006), Program Coordinator: 2010-2011
- 4+1 Program with SEAS and Secondary Education (2006-Present) – Development of program in collaboration with SEAS faculty in Computer Science
Professional Associations
- American Educational Research Association
- Technology Committee (2012-2015)
- Portfolios and Reflection in Teaching and Teacher Education Special Interest Group. (Webmaster: 2008 – 2011, Chairperson: 2005-2008, Secretary/Treasurer: 2002-2005, Program Chair: 2000 – 2002, Session Chair: 2007-2009).
- Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group. (Chair: 2010-2011, Vice Chair: 2009-2010, Program Co-Chair: 2008 – 2009, Secretary/Treasurer: 2007 – 2008, Session Chair: 2007 - 2008).
- Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. (Graduate Education and Faculty Development Co-Chair: 2009-2010, Conference Program Committee: 2007-present)
Editorial Contributions
- Editor. Current Practices Section, Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education. Association for the Advancement of Computers. (2003 - present)
- Editorial Review Board Member. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. Association for the Advancement of Computers. (2003 - present)
- Editorial Review Board Member. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. International Society for Technology in Education. (2008 - present)
- Reviewer. Computers in the Schools. (2008 - present)
- Reviewer. Journal of Educational Computing Research. (2008 - present)
Community Service
- Room Parent. Flint Hill School Lower School. (2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2008-2009)
- Member. Parent Admissions Council, Flint Hill School Lower School. (2007 - present)
- Member. Bolívar Network Scholarship Committee, University of Virginia. (1998 - Present)
- Member. Technology Committee, Flint Hill School, (2005-2006).
- Member. Inclusive School Sub-Committee of the Lower School, Flint Hill School (2006-2007)
Professional Association Memberships
- American Educational Research Association
- Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- International Society for Technology in Education
- Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
- United States Distance Learning Association
- Virginia Society for Technology in Education