References

Dr. Sasha Barab, Assistant Professor of Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University W.W. Wright Education Building Room 2232, Bloomington, IN 47405-1801 (812) 856-8462 sbarab@indiana.edu http://education.indiana.edu/~sbarab/

Sasha has been my primary advisor and mentor during my time in the Instructional Systems Technology department at Indiana University. I have worked closely with Sasha on a number of projects and have co-written several papers with him. Sasha can speak to my ability as a teacher, researcher, and my potential to be a scholar in the fields of educational technology and science education.

Dr. Thomas M. Keating, Assistant Professor of Technology and Science Education, Boston College Lynch School of Education Campion Hall Room 123 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, (617) 552-0658 keatingt@bc.edu http://www2.bc.edu/~keatingt/

I first started working with Tom as part of the Virtual Solar System project and have maintain a strong working relationship with him even after he moved to Boston College. I have co-written several papers and presented at national conferences with Tom. Tom can speak to my ability as a teacher, researcher, and my potential to be a scholar in the fields of educational technology and science education.

Dr. Joseph Krajcik, Professor of Science Education, University of Michigan Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education School of Education, Rm 4109 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1259 (734) 647-0597 krajcik@umich.edu http://www-personal.umich.edu/~krajcik/

I first meet Joe at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) conference in 1999. At that conference I requested that Joe be my national mentor for a Spencer fellowship for which I was applying. Shortly thereafter I received the fellowship and Joe agreed to be my mentor. Since that time we have had meetings at both AERA and NARST to discuss my progress as a scholar. Joe is a distinguished professor in the field of education and has been president of NARST and so can speak directly to my potential to be a scholar in the field of science education and technology.

Dr. William Harwood, Associate Professor of Science Education, Indiana University W.W. Wright Education Building Room 3010, Bloomington, IN 47405-1801 (812) 856-8164 wharwood@indiana.edu http://php.indiana.edu/~wharwood/

I have known Bill for approximately one year and in that time we have worked closely together on two research projects and I have taken two courses from him. Bill is also my minor advisor in science education and in that role he has provided me with advice in the design of my E328 (Science in the Elementary School) course, and we are currently working together on a research project examining this course. Bill can speak to my ability as not only a scientist, but also to my potential as a scholar in the field of science education.

Dr. Kenneth E. Hay, Research Scientist and Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, University of Georgia Learning & Performance Support Lab 611 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-3157 khay@coe.uga.edu http://lpsl.coe.uga.edu/website_content/lpsl10.html

During the past four years I have worked closely with Ken on projects at both Indiana University and the University of Georgia. Ken has observed me as a teacher in the Virtual Solar System project, and as a researcher on the Virtual Gorilla project. I have also co-written papers and given conference presentations with him. Ken, can speak directly to my ability as a teacher and as a researcher. Lastly, Ken can speak to my potential as a contributing scholar to the field of educational technology.

Mrs. Judy Morran, 4th and 5th Grade Teacher, Ellettsville and Stinesville Elementary 200 E. Association St. Ellettsville, IN 47429 (812) 876-2219 ext. 440 Home: (812) 876-6432 jmor8203@rbbcsc.k12.in.us

I have known Judy for more than seven years and have been teaching and co-teaching with her during that time. Judy can speak to my elementary school teaching ability and can also speak to my potential as a researcher who understands how to integrate educational research, curriculum design, technology, and sound pedagogical teaching practices within a classroom environment.

Mrs. Susan DeMoss, 4th Grade Teacher, Ellettsville Elementary 200 E. Association St. Ellettsville, IN 47429 (812) 876-2219

I have known Susan for two years and assited Mrs. DeMoss in implementing a semester long unit on water quality and assisted in the assessment of the rubric. Susan can speak to my ability to interact with students and my ability to talk with teachers and design learning environments that support all students learning of scientific concepts.