Shadow William Jon Armfield, Ed.D.
Educational Technology
College of Education
Northern Arizona University
2007 Doctor of Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Focus Study: Technology in Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Dissertation Title: “A Descriptive Case Study of Teaching and Learning in an Innovative Middle School Program”
2000 Master of Arts
Educational Technology
Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
Studies included coursework in Educational Theory and Practices, Technology in the Classroom, Standards and Assessment, Leadership, Mentoring, Community Building and a culminating capstone identifying change in my classroom through action research.
1995 Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education
Major: English – Minor: Physical Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Studies included courses in English Grammar, Literature and History, Teaching Theory and Methodology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and General Studies.
2008-Present
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2000-2008
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, LECTURER
College of Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
1997-2000
SEVENTH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER AND DEPARTMENT CO-CHAIR
Flagstaff Middle School
Flagstaff, Arizona
1998-2000
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE CHAIR
Flagstaff Middle School
Flagstaff, Arizona
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., & Sujo de Montes, L. (2006). ETC 320: Introduction to education technologies. This course has been created to replace ETC 447 and to prepare students with the technical resources they will need throughout their teacher preparation program ant Northern Arizona University.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., & Sujo de Montes, L. (2006). ETC 450: Integration of technology in education. This course has been created to replace ETC 447 and to prepare students with the requisite methodologies for integrating technology into learning environments.
Armfield, S. & Willis, E. (2006). ETC 557: Technology integration in the elementary classroom. This course was redeveloped in order to align with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for Technology Facilitation and Leadership within the National Council for Association of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Armfield, S. (2005-2006). ETC 593: Technology in the classroom. This course was created as an online course to fill the educational technology requisite for students in post degree certification programs in elementary education.
Tucker, G. R. & Armfield, S (2003). Development of online technology tutorials to support ETC 447, the M.Ed. in Educational Technology, and the College of Education.
Tucker, G. R. & Armfield, S. (2002) ETC 447: Technology in the classroom. Redesigned as a hybrid course utilizing face-to-face instruction, online instruction, and video delivered via CD.
Armfield, S.W.J., Sujo de Montes, L., Blocher, J.M. (2008). Meeting the needs of students, administration, and NCATE: Redesigning an undergraduate educational technology course to meet changing needs. Presented at the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 3-7, 2008. Las Vegas, NV.
Sujo de Montes, L., Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M. (2008). Video Games, Learning, and Instruction in the Middle School Classroom. Presented at the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 3-7, 2008. Las Vegas, NV.
Willis, E., Zhan, H., & Armfield, S. (2007). Revising ETC 557: Remaining constructivist in a standards-based teach to the test world. Presented at the 18th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 26 - 30, 2007. San Antonio, Texas.
Blocher, J.M., Lane-Kelso, M., Sujo de Montes, L., Armfield, S., Zhan, H., and Karcz, G. (2006). Using a hybrid lab to teach computers in the classroom.Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE).Orlando, FL.
Armfield, S. & Johnson, G. (2005). Middle school philosophy, technology integration, and high-stakes testing: Can they co-exist? Presented at the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 1-5, 2005. Phoenix, Arizona.
Sujo de Montes, L., Blocher, J. M., & Armfield, S. (2005). Technology integration, change, and pre-service teachers: Lessons learned. Presented at the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 1-5, 2005. Phoenix, Arizona.
Tucker, G., Armfield, S., & Blocher, M. (2003). Developing a hybrid site-based distance delivered introductory hands-on technology course. Conference Proceedings, the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 24-29, 2002. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Available on CD-ROM.
Blocher, M., Tucker, G., Armfield, & S., Sherman, G. (2002). Using a PT3 supported tiered model to provide support for a hybrid site-based distance delivered computers in the classroom course. Conference Proceedings, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference (AECT). November 12 - 16, 2002. Dallas, Texas. Available on CD-ROM.
Armfield, S. (2002). Modeling and Developing Technology Integration with Pre-service Indigenous Teachers. Conference Proceedings, the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE). March 18-23, 2002. Nashville, Tennessee. Available on CD-ROM.
Tucker, G. R., Blocher, J. M., & Armfield, S. (2002). Evaluation of an Integrated Constructionist Model for Meaningful Online Learning. Conference Proceedings, the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE). March 18-23, 2002. Nashville, Tennessee. Available on CD-ROM.
Armfield, S.W.J. (2010). Planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating technology (Chapter 6). In R. Papa (Ed.), Technology leadership for school improvement. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication Inc.
Lapan, S. D. & Armfield, S.W.J. (2009). Case study research. In S. D. Lapan & M. T. Quartaroli (Eds.), Research essentials: An introduction to designs and practices (pp. 165-180). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Armfield, S.W.J., Sujo-Montes, L., Blocher, J.M. (2010). What's in a name? Use of technology in a "Techology Integrated Learning Environment". Presented at the 21st International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 29-April 2, 2010. San Diego, CA.
Sujo-Montes, L., Lane-Kelso, M., Armfield, S. W. J. (2010). Coaching problem-based learning in an online setting. Presented at the 2010 AERA Annual Meeting. April 30-May 4, 2010. Denver, CO.
Tu C., Yen, C., Blocher, J.M., Armfield, S. W. J., Sujo-Montes, L., (2010). Coaching problem-based learning in an online setting. Presented at the 2010 AERA Annual Meeting. April 30-May 4, 2010. Denver, CO.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo-Montes, L. (2009). What are our students leaving with? The development of a technology integration course for pre-service teachers. Presented at the 2009 AECT International Convention. October 27-31, 2009. Louisville, KY.
Blocher, J.M., Armfield, S., Sujo-Montes, L. (2009). Designing long-term technology integration professional development. Presented at the 2009 AECT International Convention. October 27-31, 2009. Louisville, KY.
Armfield, S.W.J., Sujo de Montes, L., Blocher, J.M. (2008). Meeting the needs of students, administration, and NCATE: Redesigning an undergraduate educational technology course to meet changing needs. Presented at the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 3-7, 2008. Las Vegas, NV.
Sujo de Montes, L., Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M. (2008). Video Games, Learning, and Instruction in the Middle School Classroom. Presented at the 19th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 3-7, 2008. Las Vegas, NV.
Willis, E., Zhan, H., & Armfield, S. (2007). Revising ETC 557: Remaining constructivist in a standards-based teach to the test world. To be presented at the 18th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 26 - 30, 2007. San Antonio, Texas.
Armfield, S. & Johnson, G. (2005). Middle school philosophy, technology integration, and high-stakes testing: Can they co-exist? Presented at the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 1-5, 2005. Phoenix, Arizona.
Sujo de Montes, L., Blocher, J. M., & Armfield, S. (2005). Technology integration, change, and pre-service teachers: Lessons learned. Presented at the 16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 1-5, 2005. Phoenix, Arizona.
Tucker, G., Armfield, S., & Blocher, M. (2003). Developing a hybrid site-based distance delivered introductory hands-on technology course. Poster Session at the 14th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 24-29, 2002. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Blocher, M., Armfield, S., & Sherman, G. (2002). Using a PT3 supported tiered model to provide support for a hybrid site-based distance delivered computers in the classroom course. Presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference (AECT). November 12 - 16, 2002. Dallas, Texas.
Armfield, S. (2002). Modeling and developing technology integration with pre-service indigenous teachers. Presented at the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 18-23, 2002. Nashville, Tennessee.
Tucker, G. R., Blocher, J. M., & Armfield, S. (2002). Evaluation of an integrated constructionist model for meaningful online learning. Presented at the 13th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). March 18-23, 2002. Nashville, Tennessee.
Tucker, G. R., Batchelder, A., & Armfield S., (1999). Designing a graduate educational technology course for a new kind of learning.Presented at the 10th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). San Antonio, Texas.
Armfield, S. (February 28, 2009). The necessity of technology in education (Keynote). Presentation at Holbrook Smart Day. Holbrook, Az.
Armfield, S., & Manone, M. (May 23, 2007). Tablet PCs and UMPCs. Presentation to the Northern Arizona University eLearning Institute. Flagstaff, AZ.
Armfield, S. (September 23, 2006). The integration of technology into preschool environment. Presented at the Shaping the future Conference, at Northern Arizona University.
Blocher, J. M., Armfield, S., and Alley, P. (May 22, 2006). Digital storytelling. Presentation to the Northern Arizona University eLearning Institute. Flagstaff, AZ.
Tucker, G. R. & Armfield, S. (2002). Development of a hybrid course – Ed Tech Forums. September 18, 2002. Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff, AZ.
Blocher, J. M., & Armfield, S. (2001). Interactive web-based learning at NAU. Presented at PEAK PERFORMANCE: Northern Arizona (AzTEA) Technology Conference. October 13, 2001. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Tucker, G. R., Willis, E., Sujo De Montes, L., Blocher, M., & Armfield, S. (2000). A discussion on the master’s degree of Educational Technology at Northern Arizona University. Presented at PEAK PERFORMANCE: Northern Arizona (AzTEA) Technology Conference. October 14, 2000. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Waldrip, L., Link, P., Byerly, L., & Cavolo, C. (1998). Let's R.A.P. (reading accountability portfolios) ssr and beyond. A presentation at the Arizona Administrators Association Conference. Glendale, Arizona.
Armfield, S. & Waldrip, L. (1998). Let's R.A.P. (reading accountability portfolios) ssr and beyond. A presentation at the Arizona English Teachers Association Conference. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Gaun, J., Turner, Y. & Waldrip, L. (1998). An Arizona adventure: A collaborative unit in English, geography, math, and science. A presentation at the National Middle School Association Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.
Armfield, S. (2010). Technologies to support community maintenance: A workshop for the e-Girls staff and classroom teachers. July 9, 2010. NAU College of Education, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S.W.J. & Sujo-Montes, L. (2010). Understanding the role of technology in the learning environment. January 15, 2010. Puente de Hozho Bilingual Magnet School, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S. (2009). Technologies for learning: A workshop for the NEXUS staff. February 25, 2009. NAU College of Education, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, M., Sujo de Montes, L. (2007). Utilizing the InQuizitor Software. April 4, 2007. Flagstaff Middle School. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, M., Sujo de Montes, L. (2007). Learning to use the InQuizitor for Flagstaff Middle School Teachers. March 3, 2007. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Blocher, J. M., Batchelder, A., Sherman, G., Alley, P., & Armfield, S. (2002)
The PT3 mentoring/technology summer institute. Provided mentoring and technology training for cooperating teachers (Mega Cohort student teachers), mentors and NAU Statewide ETC 447 facilitators. Summer 2002. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Johnson, G. Blocher, M., & Sujo de Montes, L. (2006). Enhanced teaching using the tablet PC. e-Learning Grant, Funded for a cart with 20 tablet PCs.
Johnson, G. & Armfield, S. (2004-2005). Technology-enhanced learning community II. Arizona Teacher Coalition Grant, Re-funded for $35,000.
Johnson, G. & Armfield, S. (2004-2005). Technology-enhanced learning community. Arizona Teacher Coalition Grant, Funded for $75,000.
Johnson, G., & Armfield, S. (2003-2004). Technology-enhanced learning community. Arizona Teacher Coalition Grant, Funded for $35,000.
Johnson, G. & Armfield, S. (2007). Technology Enhanced Learning Communities (TELC): The Next Step. Creating the Digital School: Digital Media and Learning Competition, MacArthur Foundation. $250,000 for 1 cycle.
Johnson, G. & Armfield, S. (2005). Technology enhanced learning communities: The road to sustainability and self sufficiency. Improving Teacher Quality, Arizona Board of Regents. $60,000 per year for 3 years.
Armfield, S.W.J. & Sujo-Montes, L. (Spring, 2010). Working with grade level and individual teachers on technology integration (40 hours). Spring semester (by appointment). Puente de Hozho Bilingual Magnet School, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo de Montes, L., & Willis, E.M. (2006-2007). An investigation into the efficacy of InQuizitor. Flagstaff Unified School District, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo DeMontes, L., & Willis, E.M. (April 29, 2006). Community of leadership celebration of mini-grant completion. Graham County Consortium Community of Leadership. Ft. Thomas, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo DeMontes, L., & Willis, E.M. (October 15, 2005). Mini grant proposal reviews & awards: An IITV video workshop. Graham County Consortium Community of Leadership. Ft. Thomas & Flagstaff Arizona
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo DeMontes, L., & Willis, E.M. (September 17, 2005). Community of leadership mini grant proposal hearing: An IITV video workshop. Graham County Consortium Community of Leadership. Ft. Thomas & Flagstaff, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo DeMontes, L., & Willis, E.M. (2005). Faculty development: Presented 9 full day workshops throughout the school year Graham County Consortium Community of Leaders. Ft. Thomas High School, Ft. Thomas, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo DeMontes, L., & Willis, E.M. (2004). Faculty development: Presented 9 full day workshops throughout the school year Graham County Consortium Community of Leaders. Ft. Thomas High School, Ft. Thomas, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Blocher, J.M., Sujo DeMontes, L., Tucker, G.R., & Willis, E.M. (2003). Faculty development: Presented 9 full day workshops throughout the school year Graham County Consortium Community of Leaders. Ft. Thomas High School, Ft. Thomas, Arizona.
Armfield, S., Waldrip, L., Link, P., Byerly, L., & Cavolo, C. (1999). Let's R.A.P. (reading accountability portfolios) ssr and beyond. Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Goodyear, Arizona.