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Deborah P. Cockerham

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: Learning Technologies

College: College of Information

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2019
    Major: Learning Technologies - LT PhD Residential
    Dissertation: The Impact of an Inquiry-Based Learning Environment upon Digital Awareness and Well-Being Among Middle Schoolers with Learning and Attentional Disabilities
  • MS, University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
    Major: Master of Education in Mind, Brain and Education
    Specialization: Mind, Brain and Education
    Dissertation: Visual recognition of fear and anger cues by children on autism spectrum and neurotypical peers: an EEG study
  • BS, Baylor University, 1979
    Major: Education/Music

Current Scheduled Teaching

LTEC 4510.420Communications in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2025
LTEC 4741.420Learning Technologies CapstoneSpring 2025
LTEC 5580.420LTEC Capstone: Integrated PortfoliosSpring 8W2 2025
LTEC 6900.448Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2025
LTEC 6950.448Doctoral DissertationFall 2024
LTEC 6950.718Doctoral DissertationFall 2024
LTEC 5701.420Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in Learning AnalyticsFall 8W1 2024
LTEC 5580.420LTEC Capstone: Integrated PortfoliosFall 8W2 2024
LTEC 6900.718Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

LTEC 6950.748Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2024
LTEC 5360.001Internship/PracticumSummer 10W 2024
LTEC 5360.020Internship/PracticumSummer 10W 2024
LTEC 6900.718Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesSummer 5W2 2024
LTEC 6950.748Doctoral DissertationSpring 2024
LTEC 4741.020Learning Technologies CapstoneSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 6900.718Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2024
LTEC 6900.748Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2024
LTEC 6010.001Theories of Instructional TechnologySpring 2024 SPOT
LTEC 6010.030Theories of Instructional TechnologySpring 2024 SPOT
LTEC 6950.748Doctoral DissertationFall 2023
LTEC 6030.030Emerging Technologies in EducationFall 2023 SPOT
LTEC 6000.001Philosophy of Computing in Learning TechnologiesFall 2023 SPOT
LTEC 6900.701Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesFall 2023
LTEC 6900.703Special Problems in Learning TechnologiesFall 8W1 2023
LTEC 6950.748Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2023
LTEC 6950.718Doctoral DissertationSpring 2023
LTEC 6950.748Doctoral DissertationSpring 2023
LTEC 5211.020Instructional Systems Design IISpring 2023 SPOT
LTEC 4741.020Learning Technologies CapstoneSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 6220.001Theory of Learning Technology ImplementationSpring 2023 SPOT
LTEC 5702.020Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Learning AnalyticsFall 2022 SPOT
LTEC 6950.719Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
LTEC 6950.749Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
LTEC 4470.020Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 5470.020Interpersonal Skills DevelopmentFall 2022 SPOT
LTEC 4741.020Learning Technologies CapstoneFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4741.020Learning Technologies CapstoneSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 6800.020Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2022 SPOT
LTEC 6800.030Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2022 SPOT
LTEC 6040.001Theory and Practice of Distributed LearningSpring 2022 SPOT
LTEC 6220.030Theory of Learning Technology ImplementationSpring 2022 SPOT
LTEC 4510.020Communications in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4510.021Communications in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4470.020Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 5470.020Interpersonal Skills DevelopmentFall 2021 SPOT
LTEC 6510.001Introduction to Research in Learning TechnologiesFall 2021 SPOT
LTEC 4741.020Learning Technologies CapstoneFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4741.026Learning Technologies CapstoneFall 2021 SPOT
LTEC 4510.020Communications in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4510.021Communications in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4510.026Communications in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4470.020Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 5470.020Interpersonal Skills DevelopmentSpring 2021 SPOT
LTEC 4741.020Learning Technologies CapstoneSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 6800.021Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2021 SPOT
LTEC 6800.031Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2021 SPOT
LTEC 6800.041Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2021 SPOT
LTEC 5800.021Studies in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2021 SPOT
LTEC 4510.020Communications in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4510.021Communications in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4470.020Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustryFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 5210.020Instructional Systems Design IFall 2020 SPOT
LTEC 5210.080Instructional Systems Design IFall 2020 SPOT
LTEC 5470.020Interpersonal Skills DevelopmentFall 2020 SPOT
LTEC 6010.001Theories of Instructional TechnologyFall 2020 SPOT
LTEC 6010.030Theories of Instructional TechnologyFall 2020
LTEC 6800.020Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSummer 10W 2020 SPOT
LTEC 6800.030Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSummer 10W 2020 SPOT
LTEC 6800.040Special Topics in Learning TechnologiesSummer 10W 2020 SPOT
LTEC 6512.030Analysis of Qualitative Research in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2020
LTEC 6512.040Analysis of Qualitative Research in Learning TechnologiesSpring 2020
LTEC 4470.020Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 4470.021Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 5470.020Interpersonal Skills DevelopmentSpring 2020
LTEC 3010.020Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.021Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.022Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.023Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.024Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.025Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.027Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 3010.028Personal DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
LTEC 5300.020Learning and CognitionSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
LTEC 5300.080Learning and CognitionSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
LTEC 5200.020New Technologies of InstructionSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
LTEC 5200.080New Technologies of InstructionSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
LTEC 4510.022Communications in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
LTEC 4470.021Human Relations in Business, Education and IndustrySpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Tyler-Wood, T.L., Cockerham, D.P. (2022). Examining Technology Use and Stress Factors in Divorcing Individuals During the Covid Pandemic: Should Additional Technology Services be Provided?. Hawaii International Conference on Education.
  • Book

  • Cockerham, D.P., Kaplan-Rakowski, R., Foshay, W., Spector, J.M. (2023). Reimagining Education: Stories and Studies to Spark Effective Learning Practices in a Changing Digital Society. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-25102-3
  • Parsons, T.D., Lin, L., Cockerham, D.P. (2019). Mind, brain, and technology: How people learn with emerging technologies. Springer.
  • Book Chapter

  • Kaiser, S., Strawn, S., Cockerham, D. (2023). Barriers to Technology Adoption Among K-12 Teachers During the COVID-19 Crisis. Reimagining Education: Studies and Stories for Effective Learning Practices in an Evolving Digital Society. 85-102. Springer.
  • Cockerham, D.P. (2023). Introduction to Reimagining Education. Reimagining Education: Studies and Stories for Effective Learning Practices in an Evolving Digital Society. 3-10. Springer.
  • Ndolo, S., Cockerham, D. (2023). Online Experiences of Kindergarten Teachers and Parents During the Pandemic: Hope for the Future. Reimagining Education: Studies and Stories for Effective Learning Practices in an Evolving Digital Society. 103-120. Springer.
  • Cockerham, D.P. (2023). Reimagining Higher Education Pedagogy: Building an Active Understanding of the Research Process. Reimagining Education: Studies and Stories for Effective Learning Practices in an Evolving Digital Society. 293-306. Springer.
  • Cockerham, D.P., Tyler-Wood, T., Koundourou, C., Sofologi, M., Kougioumtzis, G. (2023). Impacts and Interventions of Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Perspectives of Cognitive, Psychosocial, and Learning Difficulties From Childhood to Adulthood. 37-54. IGI Global.
  • Ndolo, S., Cockerham, D.P. (2022). Minority leadership in higher education institutions in the United States. Toward inclusive learning design: Social justice, equity, and community. New York, NY, Springer.
  • Tyler-Wood, T.L., Cockerham, D.P. (2021). Maximizing student achievement through the collection and visualization of assessment: Creating an equitable learning opportunity for underrepresented populations through dashboards and data visualizations data. Visualizations and Dashboards for Learning Analytics Cham, Springer.
  • Ndolo, S., Cockerham, D.P., Eisenmann, A. (2021). Developing critical thinking skills through a problem-based learning approach. Toward Inclusive Learning Design: Social Justice, Equity, and Community.
  • Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L., Chang, Z., Schellen, M.M. (2019). Cross-sectional studies investigating the impacts of background sounds on cognitive task performance.. Mind, brain, and technology: How people learn with emerging technologies.. 177-194. New York, NY, Springer.
  • Lin, L., Parsons, T.D., Cockerham, D.P. (2019). Rethinking learning in the rapid developments of neuroscience, learning technologies, and learning sciences.. Mind, brain, and technology: How people learn with emerging technologies.. 3-16. Springer.
  • Conference Presentation

  • Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L., Chang, Z. (2018). Effect of background music on spatial tasks.. AECT. Kansas City, MO..
  • Conference Proceeding

  • Carter, E.S., Cockerham, D.P., Lee, Y. (2024). Gamification in the Undergraduate Chemistry Course: A Systematic Review. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. 1808–1811. Waynesville, NC, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224214/
  • Shen, Q., Wang, L., Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L. (2019). Media multitasking, attention, and news evaluation.. In S. Wang, L. Lin, T. Hartsell, H. Zhan, J. Beedle (2019). The Eighth International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology. IEEE Proceedings.. 184-189. IEEE Proceedings.
  • Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L. (2017). The impact of technology upon family co-play roles.. Other. New Media for educational Change. HKAECT. AECT.
  • Cockerham, D.P., Chang, Z., Schellen, M., Lin, L. (2016). Cognitive task performance in technology-immersive learning environments.. 16th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies.. 360-362. IEEE ICALT.
  • Cockerham, D.P., Chang, Z., Schellen, M., Lin, L. (2016). Cognitive task performance in technology-enhanced learning environments. 360-362. Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Learning.
  • Encyclopedia Article

  • Cockerham, D.P. (2022). Neuroscience Applications in Educational Technology. Encyclopedia of Educational Innovation.
  • Journal Article

  • Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L., Tyler-Wood, T.L. (2024). An Inquiry-Based Approach to Understanding Well-Being and Smartphone Usage: Constructing Research with Adolescent Students.
  • Kaplan-Rakowski, R., Cockerham, D.P., Ferdig, R.E. (2023). The impact of sound and immersive experience when using virtual reality and tablet: A mixed-methods study. British Journal of Educational Technology. Wiley. https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bjet.13417
  • Cockerham, D.P. (2023). Participatory Action Research: Building Understanding, Dialogue, and Positive Actions in a Changing Digital Environment. Educational Technology Research and Development.
  • Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L., Ndolo, S., Schwartz, M. (2021). Voices of the students: Adolescent well-being and social interactions during the emergent shift to online learning environments. Education and Information Technologies. 26 (7523-7541 (2021)) New York, NY, Springer.
  • Tyler-Wood, T.L., Johnson, K.R., Cockerham, D.P. (2018). Factors influencing STEM career choices: Gender differences. Journal of Research in STEM Education. 4 (2) 179-192. Denton,
  • Tyler-Wood, T.L., Cockerham, D.P., Johnson, K.R. (2018). Implementing new technologies in a middle school curriculum: a rural perspective. Smart Learning Environments. 5 (1) 16 pages.
  • Parker, C., Cockerham, D.P., Foss, A. (2018). Communicating climate change: lessons learned from a researcher-museum collaboration. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 19 (1)
  • Cockerham, D.P., Lin, L., Chang, Z., Natividad, G. (2015). Task speed and accuracy decrease when multitasking. Technology, Knowledge and Learning. 21 (3) 307-323.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Naresh, N. (Principal), Cockerham, D.P. (Co-Principal), "Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics Education (AI-MATE)," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2024).
  • Cockerham, D.P., Edyburn, D. (Co-Principal), Lund, B. (Co-Principal), Mathews, L.H. (Co-Principal), Johnson, K.R. (Co-Principal), Alhassan, J. (Other), "Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developing Social and Communication Skills for the Workforce," sponsored by Lupe Murchison Foundation Autism Research Endowment, Local, $10000 Funded. (2023).
  • Cockerham, D.P. (Principal), Lin, L. (Co-Principal), Tyler-Wood, T.L. (Co-Principal), "Disrupting the Digital Divide: Empowering Teen Leaders in Times of Crisis," sponsored by Department of Learning Technologies, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2020).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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