Brenda C. Litchfield 1
BRENDA C. LITCHFIELD, Ph.D.
bcl@southalabama.edu
6163 Bayou Road
Mobile, Alabama 36606
251.622.1930
University of South Alabama
UCOM 3800
Mobile, Alabama 36688
251.380.2861
Fax 251.380.2713
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Instructional Design
Online learning and course design, CD-ROM, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), media development, and
photography, training in large group settings, individualized instruction, development of objectives, learning
analysis, curriculum alignment, measurement, media selection, evaluation, educational research methods
Science Education
Grades K-6 - general science courses
Grades 7-12 - anatomy and physiology, biology, ecology, earth science, marine biology
University - secondary science methods, trends and practices in science education and supervision of intern
science teachers, design and development of environmental science curriculum projects
Management
Needs analysis, task analysis, planning and construction of timelines, budget planning and monitoring, hiring
and firing of personnel, client contact and liaison, coordination of team members and functional groups,
review and approval of materials/products produced, evaluation and implementation of materials/products
EDUCATION
PhD
MS
BS
AA
Instructional Systems, Florida State University, 1987
Science Education, University of North Florida, 1980
Elementary Education, University of Florida, 1972
Mauna Olu Junior College, Paia, Maui, Hawaii, 1970
EXPERIENCE
9/15 – Present Interim Director Innovation in Learning Center and USAonline
Direct all aspects of the center and online course operations.
1/14 - Present Professor of Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama,
Mobile, AL. Responsibilities include teaching Master’s and doctoral level courses in Instructional Design
and Development, educational psychology, and interdepartmental courses both on campus and online.
Administrative duties include coordinating the IDD MS and PhD programs, coordinating the IDD MS and
PhD internships and research and development projects, conducting workshops for the university, and
specifically working with new faculty each year.
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7/12 – 1/14 Interim Department Chair of Professional Studies Department, University of South
Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities include coordinating and directing all aspects of a department with
15 faculty, six adjunct faculty, and five staff. The department has four graduate programs: Instructional
Design, Educational Media, School Counseling, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling.
6/98 - Present Professor of Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama,
Mobile, AL. Responsibilities include teaching Master’s and doctoral level courses in Instructional Design
and Development, educational psychology, and interdepartmental courses both on campus and online.
Administrative duties include coordinating the IDD MS and PhD programs, coordinating the IDD MS and
PhD internships and research and development projects, conducting workshops for the university, and
specifically working with new faculty each year.
6/96 – 6/98
Associate Professor of Instructional Design and Development, University of South
Alabama, Mobile, AL. Responsibilities included teaching Master’s and doctoral level courses in Instructional
Design and Development, educational psychology, and interdepartmental courses both on campus and
online. Administrative duties included coordinating the IDD program, conducting workshops for the
university, and specifically working with new faculty each year.
8/90 – 6/96
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Alabama, Mobile,
AL. Responsibilities included teaching secondary methods, science education, and instructional design and
development courses. Administrative duties included coordinating grants from EPA, US Fish and Wildlife
Service, ADEM, and Legacy, Inc.
12/87 - 8/90
Associate Director/Senior Instructional Designer, Interactive Media Science Project,
Center for Instructional Development and Services, Florida State University, Houghton Mifflin Co. and the
National Science Foundation. Responsibilities included directing the daily operations, managing staff of 30
individuals, and supervising graduate students to assure timely and satisfactory completion of all projectrelated activities; functioning as main client contact; researching and developing learning objectives and
instructional content; developing workbooks, instructor guides, and scripts for production of 10 Level III
interactive laser videodiscs. Grant award $4.1 million.
8/87 - 4/88 Instructor, Florida State University, Education Department, Secondary Science Methods.
Developed and delivered classroom instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in physics,
chemistry, and biology. Presented and demonstrated methods, techniques, and motivational strategies for
teaching science to students in grades 7 through 12.
6/87 - 10/87 Instructional Designer, Florida Supreme Court, Multiple Offenders DWI Curriculum.
Researched, designed, developed, and wrote a 10-module, interactive curriculum for use with individuals
convicted of multiple driving offenses while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Topics included
physiological and psychological addiction, sociological aspects, and treatment and recovery options.
2/87 - 8/87 Instructional Designer, Florida Department of Education grant, Improved Science and
Mathematics Instruction Through Computer Applications. Researched, designed, developed, and wrote 16
user manuals for commercially produced software for middle school/high school students. Areas included
biology, chemistry, physics, and problem-solving mathematics. Coordinated, selected, and supervised the
integration of graphics into manuals.
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5/86 - 2/87 Instructional Designer/Quality Control Specialist, Center for Educational Technology, Florida
State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Evaluated, approved, revised, and oversaw revision of many of the
570 computer-based and 30 paper-based modules for the US Army's Job Skills Education Program. Trained
new design and quality control staff. Incorporated required client revisions. Established and enforced
instructional quality control guidelines. Reviewed and revised measurement instruments. Systematically
researched, designed, and wrote Computer-Based Instruction using the PLATO and MicroTICCIT computer
systems. Reviewed on-line lessons for consistency in instructional quality.
4/86 - 9/86 Coordinator, Summer Inservice Institutes Grant, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida.
Coordinated all aspects of a $134,000 grant from the State of Florida to provide intensive content training for
200 teachers (grades K-12) in 8 different subject areas. Responsibilities included writing the initial proposal,
project management, selection and assignment of participants, development of curriculum, delivery of
presentations, timely submission of budget and payrolls, analysis of evaluations, and development of final
report to the Department of Education.
11/85 - 4/86 Administrative Assistant, Management Information Services, Leon County Schools,
Tallahassee, Florida. Developed plans and procedures for set-up and implementation of a county-wide
Computer Information Center. Reorganized and directed changes in entire filing system for the division of
Management Information Services. Coordinated division-wide organization for preparation of Department of
Education performance and compliance audit. Standardized all procedure manuals and streamlined reporting
system for the division. Designed and developed a charge-back algorithm for all aspects of data processing
services. Created Internal Management Directives and wrote policy for approval by the School Board.
8/84 - 11/85 Legal Assistant, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida. Reorganized and updated a 200page policy handbook. Researched law and policies concerned with all levels of educational functions of a
county school system. Prepared memorandums and briefs which supported the views and objectives of the
staff attorney and the administrative staff. Participated on the screening and selection committee for the new
staff attorney.
3/84 - 8/84 Coordinator, Summer Inservice Institutes Grant, Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, Florida.
Coordinated a $94,000 grant from the State of Florida to provide intensive content training for 90 science
teachers (K-12). Organized and developed curriculum with university professors for six institutes.
Supervised four graduate students.
6/83 - 3/84 Research Assistant, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee,
Florida. Conducted field studies for the Environmental Protection Agency in the Gulf of Mexico in
conjunction with the Florida State University Marine Laboratory. Collected, analyzed, and reported data
associated with marine organisms in various environments. Set up experimental laboratory situations to
further determine specific aspects of field studies. Interpreted and organized
data for final reports.
8/72 - 1/83 Teacher, Duval County Schools, Jacksonville, Florida. Developed and delivered classroom
instruction for 11 years. Instruction included lecture, laboratory experiments and research, and field
experiences for science courses. Teaching assignments for five years in senior high included anatomy and
physiology, biology, earth science, and ecology. One year was spent at a county-wide center for Marine
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Science teaching marine biology. Three years in middle school included biology and earth science. Two
years at the 6th-grade level included all subjects.
PUBLICATIONS
Litchfield, B. C. (2015). History of American Education. In American Identities. G. Shive (Ed.).
Peking University Press. (In press.)
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey J. V. (2015). Creative assessment of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. In
G. Van Schalkwyk & R. D’Amato. (Eds.). Achieving excellence in Asian university teaching:
Collaborative knowledge construction in higher education. Jossey Bass, San Francisco, CA
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2013, July). Alternative Assessment Techniques for Blended and
Online Courses. Conference Proceedings. International Association for Development of
Information Societies, Prague, Czech Republic.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2013, July). Elemental Learning as a Framework for ELearning. Conference Proceedings. International Association for Development of Information
Societies, Prague, Czech Republic.
Lewis, J. P., & Litchfield, B.C. (2011). Effects of self-regulated learning strategies on preservice
teachers in an educational technology course. Education, 132(2), 455-464.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2011). Self-regulated learning strategies in distance
education courses, International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology, 2(2),
110-115.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2011). Elemental and synthetic e-learning. International
Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology. 2(1), 25-30.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (January, 2011). Integrating the use of self-regulated
learning methods into an online course environment. Proceedings of 2nd International
Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E).
Mumbai, India.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (January, 2011). Elemental e-learning--fidelity of elearning outcomes. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on E-Education, EBusiness, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India.
Litchfield, B. C. (2011). Managing Instructional Projects On Site and at a Distance. In Trends and
Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper
Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall. Translated into Chinese and Japanese.
Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., Albion, P., Havard, B., & McDonald, J. (2011). What do instructional
designers do in higher education? A written symposium. In Trends and Issues in Instructional
Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice
Hall. Translated into Chinese and Japanese.
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Kilpatrick, T., Latta, F., & Litchfield, B. (2008). Camellia Garden Field Guide (2nd ed.). Chunchula,
AL: Almanack Press.
Litchfield, B. C., Mata, J. L., & Gray, L. H. (2007). Academic Contracts in Biology Class. Journal
of College Science Teaching (37)2, 34-39.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2007, May). Directness of measurement and the direct design of
elearning. Proceedings of the International Conference of Blended Learning, (pp. 1-9).
Florianopolis, Brazil. Translated into Korean.
Litchfield, B. C. (2007). Instructional Project Management On Site and at a Distance. In Trends and Issues
in Instructional Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ:
Merrill Prentice Hall. Translated into Korean.
Dempsey, J. V., Albion, P., Litchfield, B. C., Havard, B., & McDonald, J. (2007). What do instructional
designers do in higher education? A written symposium. In Trends and Issues in Instructional
Design and Technology, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice
Hall. Translated into Korean.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2006, December). Self-regulation Skills in an Online Course
Environment. Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher
Education, (pp. 176-179). National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2006, December). Fidelity Viewed as a Pyramid of Assessment.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education,
(pp. 56-62). National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Kilpatrick, T., Latta, F., & Litchfield, B. (2005). Camellia Garden Field Guide. Chunchula, AL:
Almanack Press.
Litchfield, B. C., Lewis, J. P., Lemcool, K., & Guest, J. (2005). Application of self-regulated learning
skill in online courses. Proceedings of the Southeastern Conference on Instructional
Design and Technology. Mobile, AL.
Odom, S. B., & Litchfield, B. C. (2005). Developing self-regulated learning skills in middle school
students in an online course. Proceedings of the Southeastern Conference on Instructional
Design and Technology. Mobile, AL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2004). Four pedagogical factors critical to the next phase of online
learning tools. Association For the Advancement of Computing in Education conference,
Washington, DC.
Litchfield, B. C., & Keller, J. M. (2002). Instructional Project Management. In Trends and Issues in
Instructional Design, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice
Hall.
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Keller, J. M., & Litchfield, B. C. (2002). Motivation and Performance. In Trends and Issues in Instructional
Design, R. Reiser & J. Dempsey (Eds.) Upper Saddlebrook, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001). Surfing Below the Surface of the Web: HyperInquiry. In Webbased Training, B.H. Kahn, Educational Technology Publications.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001). Alternative Assessment for Distance Education, International
Council for Open and Distance Education conference proceedings, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001). The Future of Online Learning, International Council for Open
and Distance Education conference proceedings, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Wright, M., Litchfield, B. C., & Newman, E. J. (1998). Differences in Student and Teacher Perceptions in
Motivation. National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal, 11(3), 67-75.
Litchfield, B. C. (1995). Helping Students Plan Computer Projects, The Computing Teacher, 22(7), 37-43.
Litchfield, B. C. (1993). Feedback and Motivation in Interactive Technologies. In Feedback and Interactive
Instruction, J. Dempsey & G. Sales (Eds.) Educational Technology Publications.
Dempsey, J. V., Driscoll, M. P. & Litchfield, B. C. (1993). Feedback, retention, discrimination error,
and feedback study time. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 23(3), 303-326.
Litchfield, B. C., & Campo, D. (1993). An analysis of high school student motivation and comparison to
teacher perceptions of student motivation. Mid-South Educational Research Association
Proceedings.
Litchfield, B. C. (1992). Component Design for Interactive Videodisc Projects. Proceedings for the
International Conference on Technology in Education. Paris, France.
Litchfield, B. C. (1992). Evaluating Inquiry-based Science Software and Multimedia Programs. The
Computing Teacher, 19, 41-43.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1992). Seven-stage quality model for interactive videodisc projects.
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 20(2), 129-132.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1991). The IVD-equipped classroom: Integrating videodisc technology
into the curricula. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1(1), 39-50.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Slipping a disk in the classroom: The latest in videodisc technology. Science and
Children, 28, 16-20.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Science Quest: A multimedia inquiry-based videodisc science curriculum. In
Innovations in Laser and Optical Disc Technology, L. Katz & C. Keet (Eds). Alberta
Laserdisc Committee, Calgary.
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Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Criteria for evaluating videodisc interactivity. Performance and Instruction,29,
23-26.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Science Quest: A multimedia inquiry-based videodisc science curriculum.
Instruction Delivery Systems, April.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Using formulae to construct interrogatory items for computer-based instruction.
Performance and Instruction, 29, 25-31.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990). Guidelines for writing (or rewriting) user manuals for commercially produced
software. The Computing Teacher, October.
Litchfield, B. C., Driscoll, M. D., & Dempsey, J. V. (1990). Presentation sequence and example difficulty:
Their effect on concept and rule learning in computer-based instruction. Journal of Computer
Based Instruction, 17(1), 35-40.
Litchfield, B. C. (1989). Writer/editors as team leaders for interactive videodisc projects. Educational
Technology, 29, 52-54.
Litchfield, B. C., & Mattson, S. A. (1989). The interactive media science project: An inquiry-based
multimedia science curriculum. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching,
9(1), 37-43.
CONFERENCE AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Litchfield, B. C. (2015, May). Designing and developing Service Learning Projects. South Alabama
Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL
Litchfield, B. C. (2015, May). Using Inductive Inquiry as a Model for Learning. South Alabama
Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL
Litchfield, B. C. (2014, June). Increasing Student Learning Through Meaningful Assessment. Hawaii
International Conference on STEM Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Litchfield, B. C. (2014, May). Alternative Assessment Techniques to Increase student Learning.
South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2013, July). Alternative Assessment Techniques for Blended and
Online Courses. International Association for Development of Information Societies, Prague,
Czech Republic.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2013, July). International Association for Development of
Information Societies, Prague, Czech Republic.
Litchfield, B. C. (2013, May). Preparing students to function successfully in teams. South Alabama
Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL
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Litchfield, B. C. (2013, March). Using academic contracts to increase student learning. SITE, New
Orleans, LA.
Litchfield, B. C. (2012, April) The History of US Education. United International University/Beijing
Normal University, Zhuhai, China.
Litchfield, B. C. (2012, February). Increasing student motivation. Fulbright Distinguished Lecture
Series, Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
Litchfield, B. C. (2012, January). Individual Learning Styles and Their Implications for Teaching and
Learning. Fulbright Distinguished Lecture Series, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, China.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (January, 2011). Integrating the use of self-regulated
learning methods into an online course environment. 2nd International Conference on EEducation, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (January, 2011). Elemental e-learning--fidelity of elearning outcomes. 2nd International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management,
and E-Learning (IC4E). Mumbai, India.
Bailey, G., and Litchfield, B. C. (November, 2010). Writing a successful sabbatical proposal. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Mobile,
AL.
AERA paper – CSR grant. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association,
Litchfield, B C. (October, 2009). Keynote speaker. 40th Anniversary of the Learning Systems
Institute, Florida State University, Tallahasee, FL.
Bailey, G., and Litchfield, B. C. (November, 2009). Writing a successful sabbatical proposal. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Baton
Rouge, LA.
Haynes, L. L., Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., Hunter, M. R., and Millner, V. S. (October, 2009).
An odd assortment of people: Benefits of working and learning across multiple disciplines. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and
Technology, Louisville, KY.
Haynes, L. L. , Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V. (April, 2009) Putting it all together: Designing an
interdisciplinary learning environment. Annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Litchfield, B. C., Mata, J. L., & Gray, L. H. (February, 2009). Academic Contracts in Biology Class.
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University of South Alabama, College of Education Founder’s Day Conference, Mobile,
AL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Mata, J. L. (February, 2009). Cooperative Learning Group in Biology 101 Using
the Personal Response System. University of South Alabama, College of Education
Founder’s Day Conference, Mobile, AL.
Buchanan, P. S., & Litchfield, B. C. (February, 2009). Effects of analogy-enhanced grammar
instruction on performance and motivation in college students. University of South
Alabama, College of Education Founder’s Day Conference, Mobile, AL.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (November, 2008) Direct design and eLearning. The
International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), Santo Domingo, D. R.
Dempsey, J. V., Chikatla, S. & Litchfield, B. C. (April, 2008). Embellished 3D and simple 2D charts
preference and use. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, New York, New York.
Odom, S. B., & Litchfield, B. C. (2008, June). Guidelines for implementing a formative assessment
program through a web-based testing format. International Multi-Conference on Society,
Cybernetics and Informatics (IMSCI 2008), Orlando, FL.
Litchfield, B. C. & Lewis, J. P. (2008, February). Incorporating self-regulated learning strategies in
online courses. USA College of Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference.
Mobile, AL.
Lemcool, K. G. & Litchfield, B. C. (2008, February). The effects of coaching on the self-regulated
learning skills of undergraduate nursing students. USA College of Education Founders Day
Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL.
McCool, K S. & Litchfield, B. C. (2008, February). The effects of the coaching model of professional
development on locus of control, behavior, and attendance in choice theory classrooms. USA College
of Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL.
Haynes, L., Litchfield, B., Dempsey, J., Hunter, M., Gray, H., Gray, L., & Millner, V. (2008, February).
Linking science and technology to personal experience with Hurricane Katrina. USA College of
Education Founders Day Educational Research Conference. Mobile, AL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2007, May). Directness of measurement and the direct design of
elearning. Paper presented at the International Conference of Blended Learning, (pp. 1-9). Florianopolis,
Brazil.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2006, December). Self-regulation Skills in an Online Course
Environment. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in
Higher Education, (pp. 176-179). National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Dempsey, J. V. & Litchfield, B. C. (2006, December). Fidelity Viewed as a Pyramid of Assessment.
Paper presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education,
(pp. 56-62). National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Litchfield, B. C., & Lewis, J. P. (2006, October). Evaluation of 6th Graders Staying in Elementary
School Versus 6th Graders Transitioning to Middle School. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of MSERA, Birmingham, AL.
Litchfield, B. C., Mata, J. L., & Gray, L. H. (2006, October). Academic Contracts in Biology Class.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of MSERA, Birmingham, AL.
Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., & Lewis, J. P. (2006, April). Increasing student effectiveness and
efficiency in online course environments through the use of self-regulated techniques.
Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco.
Litchfield, B. C., Lewis, J. P., & Anderton, E. K. (2005, April). Developing self-regulated learning skills in
an online course environment. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Montreal, Canada.
Litchfield, B. C., Lewis, J. P., Lemcool, K., & Guest, J. (2005, March). Application of self-regulated learning
skill in online courses. Paper presented at the Southeastern Conference on Instructional Design and
Technology. Mobile, AL.
Odom, S. B., & Litchfield, B. C. (2005, March). Developing self-regulated learning skills in middle school
students in an online course. Paper presented at the Southeastern Conference on Instructional Design
and Technology. Mobile, AL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2004, November). Four pedagogical factors critical to the next phase of
online learning tools. Paper presented at the Association for the Advancement of Computing in
Education conference, Washington, DC.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2003, December). Identical elements: A conceptual model of directness
of measurement for online learning. Paper presented at the International Conference on Technology in
Education, Badajoz, Spain.
Dempsey, J. V., Fisher, S. F., Litchfield, B. C., Wright, D., & Anderton, B. (2003, December). A survey of
online learning activities at a southern us university. Paper presented at the International Conference on
Technology in Education conference, Badajoz, Spain.
Guest, C. L., Jr., Litchfield, B. C., & Lewis, J. P. (2003, October). Using webquests and hyperinquiry in
instruction. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association,
Biloxi, MS.
Litchfield, B. C. (2003, July). Environmental Education in the Classroom. Presentation at the Legacy
Environmental Education Conference, Foley, AL.
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Litchfield, B. C. (2002, December). Advisement in CBT courses. Presentation at the ICDE Annual
Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Litchfield, B. C. (2001, October). Teaching About the Environment in Alabama. Presentation at the Alabama
Science Teachers Association Annual meeting, Montgomery, AL
Litchfield, B. C. (2001, April). Multimedia Environmental Education Programs. Presentation at the Legacy
Environmental Education Conference, Mobile, AL.
Branson, R. K., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001, April). Design Issues in Distance Education Courses. Paper
presented at the Instructional Systems Conference, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001, April). Alternative Assessment for Online Courses. Presentation at
the Instructional Systems Conference, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001, April). Alternative Assessment for Distance Education.
Presentation at the International Council for Open and Distance Education annual conference,
Dusseldorf, Germany.
Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (2001, April). The Future of Online Learning. Presentation at the
International Council for Open and Distance Education annual conference, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2001, March). Assessment for Online Courses. Presentation at the
Alabama Distance Learning Symposium, Montgomery, AL.
Litchfield, B. C. (2001, January). Integrating Environmental Education in the Classroom. Paper presented at
the Legacy Environmental Education Conference, Point Clear, AL.
Litchfield, B. C. (2000, April). Project CATE: Environmental Education CD-ROM. Presented at the Gulf
Coast Symposium, Mobile, AL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2000, April). Inquiry-based Environmental Education. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (2000, March). WebQuests and HyperInquiry for Online Learning.
Presentation at the CITE conference, Denver, CO.
Litchfield, B. C., & Robinson, M. A. (2000, March) Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses.
Paper presented at the CITE conference, Denver, CO.
Litchfield, B. C. (2000, March). Project CATE - Environmental Education CD-ROM. Presentation at the
Environmental Education Association of Alabama annual meeting, Dauphin Island, AL.
Litchfield, B. C. (2000, February). Effective Internet Use in the Classroom. Presentation at the Legacy
Environmental Education annual meeting, Mobile, AL.
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Litchfield, B. C. (1998, April). Differences in Student and Teacher Perceptions in the High School
Classroom Environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, San Diego, CA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1998, March). Developments in Technology for Science Education. Presentation at the
Alabama Science Teachers Association, Mobile AL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1998, February). Science with OAR and Project CATE: Multimedia and
on-line activities for science. Presentation at Technogras, University of Southern Mississippi,
Hattisburg, MS.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1998, February). Online Activities for Research: Web-based Science
Activities for Middle Schools. Presentation at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL.
Litchfield, B. C., & Dempsey, J. V. (1997, November). Interactive Activities for Middle School Science.
Presentation at WebNet 97, Toronto, Canada.
Litchfield, B. C. (1997, May). 6-8 Water Sourcebook Design and Development. Presentation at the Legacy
Environmental Education Conference, Gulf Shores, AL.
Tsang, E., Ramage, C., Johnson, B., Newman, J., Litchfield, B., & Dubose, L (1996, June). Integrating
Service Learning into Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. ASSE Annual Conference Proceedings.
Litchfield, B. C. (1995, April). High School Restructuring with Technology. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1993, April). Design Factors in Multimedia Environments: Implications for Research and
Design. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta,
GA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1993, January). The Current State of Computer-based Instruction and Interactive Videodisc
in Education. Presentation at the DuPont Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, Ponte Vedra, FL.
Litchfield, B. C. (1993, January). Designing Interactive Videodisc Programs with Component Design.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology,
New Orleans, LA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1993, January). Quality Control Model for Interactive Videodisc Programs. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans,
LA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1992, October). Using Learning Styles to increase Motivation in Bibliographic Instruction.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Bay Area Library Association, Mobile, AL.
Litchfield, B. C. (1992, July). Using Interactive Videodiscs to Teach Mathematics. Presentation at the annual
state meeting of the Alabama Association of Educators of Colleges of Education, Mobile, AL.
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Litchfield, B. C. (1992, April). The IVD equipped classroom: Integrating videodisc technology into the
classroom. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology in
Education, Paris.
Litchfield, B. C. (1992, April). Level Three Instructional Interactive Videodisc: A Model for Component
Design. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology in Education,
Paris.
Litchfield, B. C. (1992, April). Ecovision: An interactive videodisc environmental education program.
Multimedia demonstration for the Alabama Association for Environmental Education,
Gulf Shores, AL.
Tucker, S. A., Feldman, P., Litchfield, B., & Goldman, E. (1992, April). Validating the use of hypermedia in
elementary mathematics: A case study. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Tucker, S. A., Feldman, P., Litchfield, B., & Goldman, E. (1992, April). First year evaluation findings of
an IVD development project. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on
Technology in Education, Paris.
Dempsey, J., Tucker, S., Mullins, H., & Litchfield, B. (1992, February). A case study of an interactive
clinical problem-solving intervention. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology, Washington, DC.
Litchfield, B. C. (1991, October). Christo: Surrounded Islands and the Umbrellas. Presentation to the
Alabama Education Art Association, Gulf Shores, AL.
Litchfield, B. C. (1991, May). Interactive videodisc technology. Presentation for the Rotary Club
International state meeting, Perdido Key, Alabama.
Litchfield, B. C. (1991, April). Feedback and certitude and theory relation to self-regulated learning. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
Chicago.
Litchfield, B. C. (1991, March). Guidelines for writing computer user manuals. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Houston, TX.
Litchfield, B. C. (1991, March). Managing the one computer classroom. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Houston, TX.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990, June). Science Quest: Multimedia in the science curriculum. Paper presented at the
International Laserdisc Conference, Calgary, Alberta.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Interactive videodisc technology in the science classroom. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.
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Mattson, S. A., & Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Redefining interactivity: Keeping pace with educational
reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, Boston.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Design considerations for interactive videodiscs. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1990, April). Integrating videodisc technology into the curriculum. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1989, April). The new generation of science programs. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Seattle, WA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1989, April). Motivate your students with interactive videodisc. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Seattle, WA.
Litchfield, B. C., Dawson, G. O., & Peterson, G. W. (1989, March). The interactive media science project:
Inquiry-based multimedia science curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Litchfield, B. C., & Keller, J. M. (1989, March). Application of the ARCS motivational model by science
student interns. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1988, September). Interactive Media Science Project. Presentation at the National State
Science Supervisors Conference, Gainesville, Florida.
Litchfield, B. C., Dempsey, J. V., & Driscoll, M. P. (1988, January). Presentation sequence and example
difficulty: Their effect on concept and rule learning in computer-based instruction. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans,
LA.
Driscoll, M. P., Dempsey, J. V., & Litchfield, B. C. (1988, January). Programming for concept learning:
Where should the branches go and why? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of
Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.
Litchfield, B. C. (1988, January). Guidelines for incorporating motivation into the design of computer-based
user manuals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educational
Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED – 350+
Sept 2015 Classroom Presentation Skills, USA Faculty
Sept 2015 Motivation Strategies, USA Faculty
Aug 2015 Course Development, USA Faculty
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Summer Academy – USA Faculty
Motivation
Interaction in the Classroom
Self-Assessment of Teaching
Metacognitive Strategies
Interactive Lecture Strategies
Active Learning Strategies, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants
Academic Contracts, USA Faculty
Motivating Students to Achieve, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants
Aligning Objectives and Assessment II, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants
Collaborative Learning, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants
Learning Styles, Alabama School of Math and Science
Getting Students Involved in Classroom Activities, Alabama School of Math and Science
Instructional Design for Teaching, USA Graduate Teaching Assistants
Designing Effective Courses, Alabama School of Math and Science
Active Learning Strategies for Student Engagement, USA Faculty
Tenure and Promotion Workshop, USA Faculty
Aligning Objectives and Assessment II, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Alternative Assessment Techniques, USA Faculty
Learning and Teaching Styles, USA Physical Therapy Department
Self –Regulated Learning Strategies, USA Faculty
Creative Controversy in the Classroom, USA Faculty
Teaching and Learning Styles, USA Faculty
Active Learning Strategies, Trainers, Plant Farley, Columbiana, AL
Creating Involvement in On Campus Classes, USA Faculty
How to Create Effective Rubrics, USA Faculty
Self-regulated Learning Strategies for Student Success, USA Faculty
Self-Evaluation of Teaching, USA Faculty
Interactive Lecture Strategies, USA Faculty
Memory and Learning, USA Faculty
Active Learning Strategies, USA Faculty
Learning and Memory, USA Faculty
Instructional Learning Strategies, USA Faculty
Instructional Techniques for Blended Courses, USA Faculty
Self-regulated Learning Techniques, USA Faculty
Classroom Activities for Increasing Learning, USA Business PhD students
Questioning Strategies for Increasing Learning, USA Faculty
Multimedia Use in Blended Courses, University of Macau, Macau, SAR, China
Games as Instructional Strategies, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Learning Styles and Teaching, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Memory and Learning, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
History of US Education, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Educational Research Methods, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Motivation Techniques, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Collaborative Learning Techniques, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Tenure and Promotion for New Faculty, USA Faculty
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Learning Outcomes and Taxonomies – ILC Academy, USA Faculty
Alternative Assessment Techniques – ILC Academy, USA Faculty
Fishbowl Discussion Approach– ILC Academy, USA Faculty
Critical Thinking in the Classroom – ILC Academy, USA Faculty
Preparing Students for Redesigned Courses – ILC Academy, USA Faculty
Structured Controversy in the Classroom – ILC Academy, USA Faculty
Effective Questioning Techniques - USA Faculty
Increasing student motivation – USA Faculty
Integrating active learning in to the classroom– USA Faculty
Team-based Learning Activities - USA Faculty
Authentic Learning Activities - Increasing Student Motivation - USA Faculty
Role Playing and Application in the Classroom - USA Faculty
Increasing Student Motivation - USA Faculty
Collaborative Learning Activities for Higher Education - USA Faculty
Learning Styles - USA Faculty
Inquiry-based Classroom Activities - USA Faculty
Increasing Student Motivation - USA Faculty
Academic Contracts - USA Faculty
Alternative Assessment - USA Faculty
Team-based Learning Activities - USA Faculty
Instructional Design for Online Courses – Evaluation, Univ of Macau faculty
Instructional Design for Online Courses – Alternative Assessment, Univ of Macau faculty
Instructional Design for Online Courses – Student Interactions, Univ of Macau faculty
Collaborative Learning in Tertiary Education – Univ of Macau faculty
Instructional Design for Online Courses – Feedback, Univ of Macau faculty
Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Practices – Univ of Macau faculty
Instructional Design for Online Courses – Learning Outcomes, Univ of Macau faculty
Instructional Design for Online Courses – Motivation, Univ of Macau faculty
Motivation for Tertiary Education Students- Baptist Univ of Hong Kong faculty
Research in Teaching – Univ of Macau Faculty
Increasing Student Motivation, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing an Online Course, USA Faculty
Presentation Techniques, Mobile Master Gardeners
Classroom Strategies for Hybrid Courses, USA Faculty
Instructional Strategies, USA Faculty
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Innovating Approaches to Alternative Assessment, USA Faculty
First Day Activities for Engaging Students USA Faculty
Course Redesign Academy USA Faculty, three days (7 sessions)
Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty
Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty
Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty
Tenure and Promotion, USA Faculty
Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Planning and Producing Podcasts USA Faculty
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Motivating Students in the Hard Sciences
Motivating Students in the Humanities
Planning and Producing Podcasts, College of Business Faculty, USA
Leaning Styles, USA Faculty
Teaching Self-evaluation, USA Faculty
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Teaching Styles, USA Faculty
Motivating Students in the Social Sciences, USA Faculty
Collaborative Learning, USA Faculty
Collaborative Learning in STEM, USA Faculty
Collaborative Learning, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Cognitive Styles, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Collaborative Learning, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Cognitive Styles, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Alternative Assessment, McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, AL
Teaching Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, AL
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (two workshops)
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Cooperative Learning in Higher Education, USA Faculty
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating High School Students, McGill-Toolen High School, Mobile, AL
New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods
Vroom on Motivation, USA Faculty Theory Tuesday
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Threatened and Endangered Species of Coastal Alabama, Environmental Studies Center
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods
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Problem Solving and Critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Assessment and Evaluation, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Motivating Students, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Problem Solving and critical Thinking, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Surrounded Islands, USA faculty, students
Designing Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods
Coastal Wetlands, Mobile County Schools, Mobile
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
Grant Writing Workshop, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty
New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods
Cooperative Learning, Phillips Middle Magnet School, Mobile
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, five workshops, Washington Middle School
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, five workshops, Ella Grant Elementary
Cognitive Styles for Teaching and Learning, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Increasing Student Motivation, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Instructional Learning Strategies, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Delivering Effective Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
Designing Online Instruction, USA Faculty (two workshops)
New Faculty Orientation, USA Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods
Achieving in the Block Schedule, Alma Bryant Faculty, Irvington, AL
Motivating Students With Cooperative Learning, Mobile County Schools, Mobile
Motivating Students in Block Scheduling, Mobile County Schools, Mobile
Creating an Online Course, USA Faculty
Designing and Developing Instruction, USA Faculty
Classroom Assessment, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology
Instructional Learning Strategies, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology
Motivation, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology
Learning Styles, USA College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology
Environmental Education in the Classroom, Wetlands Workshop, Environmental Studies Center
Mobile County Schools
Instructional Delivery Strategies, University of South Alabama faculty
New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Instructional Learning Strategies, University of South Alabama College of Medicine faculty
Designing and Developing Instruction, University of South Alabama faculty
Increasing Student Motivation, University of South Alabama librarians
Incorporating Learning Styles into Teaching, University of South Alabama faculty
Student Learning Styles, Jefferson Davis Community College, Brewton, AL
Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses, University of South Alabama faculty
Motivating Adult Learners, College of Medicine, University of South Alabama
Increasing Student Motivation, New faculty, University of South Alabama
New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses, University of South Alabama faculty
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Authentic and Portfolio Assessment for Online Courses, University of South Alabama faculty
Cognitive Styles for Teaching and Learning, Alabama School for Math and Science, Mobile
New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Point of Contact, Alabama DOE, Science Teachers, Baldwin County, AL
New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Making the Right Choice, Alternatives to Juvenile Crime, Mobile District Attorney’s Office
Technology in Higher Education, University of South Alabama
Behavior Modification, South Alabama Research and Inservice Center, Mobile, AL
Learning Styles, South Alabama Research and Inservice Center, Mobile, AL
New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
Instructional Strategies and Learning Styles, USA College of Nursing
Alternative Assessment, USA faculty
Learning Styles, Baker High School, Mobile, AL
Instructional Strategies, Learn and Serve, College of Engineering, USA
Science in the 21st Century, Escambia County, Pensacola, FL
Planning for the Extended Period, Baker High School, Mobile, AL
Alternative Assessment, Mayo Junior High, Moss Point, MS
How to Avoid Student Grievances, USA faculty
Motivation, State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL
Interdisciplinary Teaching, Mayo Junior High, Moss Point, MS
Trends and Issues in Science Education, St. Paul's School, Mobile, Alabama
Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
Science for the 21st Century, SECME, Mobile, AL
Delta Discovery Workshop, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Mobile, AL
Cooperative Learning, Fairhope High School, Fairhope, AL
Questioning Techniques, Fairhope High School, Fairhope, AL
Classroom Management and Discipline, Mayo Junior High, Moss Point, MS
Teaching Methods, six presentations for Mechanical Engineering students, USA
Cooperative Learning, USA faculty
Planning for the Extended Period, Brownsville Academy, Pensacola, FL
SECME, Trends and Issues in Science Education, Mobile, AL
Motivation, Mobile County Teacher Assessment Cadre, Mobile, AL
New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Planning for the Extended Period, Northview High School, Pensacola, FL
Planning for the Extended Period, Tate High School, Pensacola, FL
Planning for the Extended Period, Escambia High School, Pensacola, FL
Planning for the Extended Period, Vigor High School, Mobile, AL
Questioning Techniques and Alternative Assessment, Williamson High School, Mobile, AL
Planning for the Extended Period, Brownsville Middle School, Pensacola, FL
Alternative Assessment, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
Planning for the Extended Period, Baldwin County Schools, Fairhope, AL, 3 days
Planning for the Extended Period, Jackson High School, Jacksonville, FL
Alternative Assessment and Portfolios, Williamson High School, Mobile, AL
Motivation and Cooperative Learning, Williamson High School, Mobile, AL
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Mar 1995 Teaching Social Studies in the Extended Period (2 days, 12 sessions),
Moss Point School District, MS
Mar 1995 Portfolios and How to Use Them, St. Luke's School, Mobile, AL
Feb 1995 Questioning Techniques for Teachers, Phillips Preparatory School, Mobile, AL
Feb 1995 Teaching Models, Orchard Elementary, Mobile, AL
Feb 1995 Motivation, USA faculty
Feb 1995 Trends and Issues in Science Education Part II, Moss Point School District, MS
Jan 1995 Trends and Issues in Science Education Part I, Moss Point School District, MS
Jan 1995 Motivation Techniques for Teachers, Integrity Music, Mobile, AL
Jan 1995 Planning for Restructuring. Moss Point Junior High Schools, Moss Point School District, MS
Jan 1995 Learning Styles, Moss Point High School, Moss Point School District, MS
Dec 1995 Motivation Techniques for Teachers, Integrity Music, Mobile, AL
Sept 1994 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama- Improving Teaching Methods
Aug 1994 Advanced Cooperative Learning Techniques, George County School District, Lucedale, MS
Aug 1994 Questioning Techniques for Secondary Teachers, Clark County Schools, Grove Hill, AL
Aug 1994 Advanced Cooperative Learning Techniques, Moss Point School District, MS
June 1994 Marine Education, Mobile County Schools, Mobile, Alabama
June 1994 Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Education. Three presentations, Instructional
Strategies, Multidisciplinary Teaching, Questioning, Mobile, AL
June 1994 Restructuring the Curriculum. George County School District, Lucedale, MS.
May 1994 Trends and Issues in Science Education. George County School District, Lucedale, MS.
Apr 1994 Ecovision - Science Interactive videodisc program. Faculty Seminar - USA.
Mar 1994 Motivation. Orchard Elementary, Mobile, AL
Mar 1994 Cooperative Learning and Planning. Moss Point School District, MS
Feb 1994 Planning for Restructuring and Implementation of Instructional Learning Strategies. George
County School District, MS
Feb 1994 Learning Styles in Higher Education. Association of Accounting Educators Annual meeting,
Mobile, AL
Sept 1993 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama Faculty- Improving Teaching Methods
June 1993 Marine Education. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
June 1993 Planning for the Two-hour Instructional Block. Henderson High School, Henderson, KY
May 1993 Cooperative Learning, Curriculum design. West Lake Elementary, Moss Point, MS
May 1993 Classroom Management, Cooperative Learning, Motivation . Moss Point Alternative School,
Moss Point, MS
Apr 1993 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Mae Eanes Middle School, Mobile
Feb 1993 Classroom Management .Moss Point School. Moss Point MS.
Jan 1993 Planning for the Two-hour Instructional Block. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS
Jan 1993 Learning Styles, USA faculty
Jan 1993 Implementation of Instructional Learning Strategies. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS.
Nov 1992 Learning Styles. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS
Sept 1992 New Faculty Orientation, University South Alabama Faculty - Improving Teaching Methods
Aug 1992 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Clarke County Schools, Grove Hill, AL
Aug 1992 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Monroe County Schools, Monroeville, AL
July 1992 Marine Education. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
July 1992 Classroom Management and Discipline. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point MS
June 1992 Motivation. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point MS
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June 1992 Cooperative Learning in High School, Moss Point Schools, Moss Point , MS
Apr 1992 Planning for Instruction: Restructuring the School, (five workshops), Moss Point Schools,
Moss Point, MS
Mar 1992 Cooperative Learning and Mathematics. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
Feb 1992 Planning, Designing, and Developing an Interactive Videodisc, National Science Foundation
Project , Birmingham, AL
Jan 1992 Interactive Videodiscs: Educational Possibilities, Mobile Bar Association, Mobile, AL
Nov 1991 Motivation. Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS
Oct 1991 Integrating Technology into the Science Curriculum, Moss Point Schools, Moss Point, MS
Sept 1991 New Faculty Orientation, University of South Alabama Faculty - Improving Teaching Methods
Aug 1991 Integrating technology into the science curriculum. Yakima District Schools, Yakima, WA
Aug 1991 Marine education. Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
July 1991 Motivation techniques for the classroom teacher. Clarke County Schools, Grove Hill, AL
July 1991 Motivation techniques for the classroom teacher. Monroe County Schools, Monroeville, AL
June 1991 Motivation techniques for the classroom teacher. Clarke County Schools, Thomasville, AL
June 1987 Increase your students' motivation. Jackson County Schools, Marianna, Florida; Okaloosa
County Schools, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
June 1987 Motivating students in science. Washington County Schools, DeFuniak Springs, FL
July 1986 Motivation techniques for dropout prevention teachers. Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, FL
June 1986 Motivate students using free materials. Leon County Schools, Tallahassee, FL
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Litchfield, B. C. Jigsaw for Collaborative Learning. Instructional Video
Litchfield, B. C. Think-Pair-Share. Instructional Video
Litchfield, B. C. Mnenonics. Instructional Video
Litchfield, B.C & Dempsey, J.V., Skeeter’s Wild Adventures, Environmental Education CD-ROM,
Project CATE Foundation, Inc. Mobile, AL
Needs Assessment, ISD 640, online course, University of South Alabama
Litchfield, B.C & Dempsey, J.V., Ribbit's Big Splash, Environmental Education CD-ROM, Project
CATE Foundation, Inc. Mobile, AL
Principals of Human Learning, EPY 502, Online course, University of South Alabama
Advanced Instructional Design, ISD 622, Online course, University of South Alabama
Project Coordination, ISD 642, Online course, University of South Alabama
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, ISD 610, Online course, University of South Alabama
6-8 Water Sourcebook, Environmental education activities for Middle School Students. Alabama
Department of Environmental Management and Legacy, Inc.
Environmental Education Guidebook, 6-8, Legacy, Inc.
Environmental Education Guidebook, 9-12, Legacy, Inc.
Environmental Education Guide, activities for K-12 in recreational boating environmental education,
US Fish and Wildlife Service and Environmental Protection Agency.
Non-Point Source Pollution: A Curriculum for Middle School Students. Alabama Department of
Environmental Management.
Instructional Learning Strategies ( Level III interactive videodisc ). Course project for ISD 651,
652. Directed students in the design, development, and production of a one- sided disc.
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Classroom Management and Discipline. ( Level III interactive videodisc ). Course project for
ISD 651, 652. Directed students in design, development, and production of a one-sided disc.
Litchfield, B.C., Prewitt, T.G., & Feldman, P.M. Using Videodisc Technology to Enhance
the Teaching of Elementary Mathematics for Beginning Teachers: Instructional Manual
Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Grant.
Scarth, G. & Litchfield, B.C. Chemical Pursuits ( Level III interactive videodiscs on chemistry).
Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers.
Mattson, S.A. & Litchfield, B.C. Lifeskills ( Level III interactive videodiscs on biology).
Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers.
Kisiah, M.A. & Litchfield, B.C. Astrovision (Level III interactive videodisc on astronomy).
Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers.
Kisiah, M.A. & Litchfield, B.C. TerraVision (Level III interactive videodisc on geology).
Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers.
Mattson, S.A. & Litchfield, B.C. Ecovision (Level III interactive videodisc on ecology). Florida
State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers.
Scarth, G. & Litchfield, B.C. Ergomotion (Level III interactive videodisc on physics).
Florida State University and Houghton Mifflin Publishers.
Driscoll, M.P., Litchfield, B.C., & Mattson, S.A. DUI Level II Curriculum: State of Florida
(print-based curriculum). Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, Florida.
Litchfield, B.C. & Mattson, S.A. Substance Abuse (unpublished computer software).
Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Litchfield, B.C. Instructional units for improved science and mathematics instruction through
computer applications (unpublished series of 16 software manuals). Florida Department of
Education, Tallahassee, Florida.
GRANTS
1998 Online Activities for Research. Web-based activities using NOAA data and sites for middle school
students. Funded by Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. $20,000. Co-Director.
1997
Water Sourcebook (year 2) - Environmental Protection Agency and Alabama Department of
Environmental Management $60,000 - Director
1996
Environmental Education Guide - US Fish and Wildlife Service/EPA, $10,066- Director
1995
Water Sourcebook (year 1) - Environmental Protection Agency and Alabama Department of
Environmental Management $88, 300 - Director
1995 Connecting Math and Science - Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Grant $63, 114 Co-Director
1995 USA College of Engineering: Learn and Serve America - Learn and Serve America: Higher
Education - $48,700 - Co-Director
1994 Technology to Enhance the Teaching of Elementary Mathematics for Beginning Teachers Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Grant $5,000 - Co-Director
1990-93 Validating the Use of Hypermedia in Elementary Mathematics Methods Courses National Science
Foundation - $800,000 - Co-Director
1987-1990 Science Vision - National Science Foundation, Florida State University, and Houghton Mifflin
Publishers - $4.2 million – Co -Director
AWARDS
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2013
2012
2012
2010
2007
2006
2003
2003
2002
2002
2002
2001
1996
1991
Fulbright Specialist Appointment, Xi’an International University, Xi’an, China
Fulbright Scholar, University of Macau, SAR, China
Best Environmental Curriculum, Environmental Education Association of Alabama
College of Education Teaching Innovation Award.
Andy and Carol Denny National Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award, USA Alumni Association
Distinguished Career Award for Teaching, College of Education, USA
1st place Education/outreach, Environmental Law Institute, Ribbit’s Big Splash
1st Place Non-Profit Organization, Gulf of Mexico Program, EPA, Coastal Kids Quiz
Conservation Educator of the Year, Alabama Wildlife Federation, Ribbit’s Big Splash
1st Place Youth Education, Gulf of Mexico Program, EPA, Ribbit’s Big Splash
Best Environmental Curriculum, Environmental Education Association of Alabama
Best Environmental Curriculum, Environmental Education Association of Alabama
Nominated for Outstanding Professor at University of South Alabama
Best Concept for a Videodisc, Optical Data Corporation Videodisc Award and National Science
Teachers' Association
1990 Best Plan for Integrating Videodisc Technology into the Curriculum, Optical Data Corporation
Videodisc Award and National Science Teachers' Association
REVIEW ACTIVITIES
2010-present Journal of College Science Teaching
2012- present International Journal of School & Educational Psychology
2012- present Journal of Science and Technology
2006- present ETR&D Journal
1998-9
Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company
1994-7
Technical reviewer, Legacy (Environmental Education in Alabama)
1994-5
Wadsworth Publishing Company, Interactive Technologies.
1994
Instructional Technology (IT) Division, American Educational Research Association
1993
Research and Theory Division Asso for Educational Communications and Technology
1991
Educational Technology Review
1990
Journal of Contemporary Psychology
1990
Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company
1990
National Science Foundation, Materials Development Division and New Technologies
CONSULTANT
Alabama Wildlife Federation, Montgomery, AL
Baldwin County Schools, Fairhope, AL
DuPont Foundation, Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Schools, Jacksonville, FL
Escambia County Schools, Pensacola, FL
George County School District, Lucedale, MS
Henderson County Schools, Henderson, KY
Legacy, Inc., Partners in Environmental Education
Mobile County Schools, Mobile, AL
Brenda C. Litchfield 24
Moss Point School District, Moss Point, MS
Project ROSE, College of Engineering, University of Alabama
Ruby Tuesday, Inc., Mobile, AL
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Alabama Science Teachers’ Association
Alabama Wildlife Federation
American Educational Research Association (SIGs Environmental Education, Self-regulation)
Environmental Education Association of Alabama
International Society for Technology in Education
National Science Teachers Association
BOARD MEMBER
2012 – present
Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile, AL
2003 – 2009
Environmental Education Association of Alabama
2002 – 2011
Dog River Environmental Group
1996 - present
Alabama Coastal Foundation, Mobile, AL
2001- present
Camellia Club of South Alabama
2000 – 2007
Turtle Point Science Center, Atmore, AL
1994 - present
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council
CERTIFICATON
Alabama public school teacher certifications
High school biology
Middle school science
Elementary education
COURSE TAUGHT AT THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Secondary Science Methods
COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
EDF 490
EPY 455
EPY 502
IDE 510
IDE 640
IDE 711
IDE 799
IDE 650
IDE 685
ISD 595
ISD 598
Teaching Methods for Peer Tutors and Mentors
Measurement and Evaluation
Principles of Learning
Educational Research and Evaluation
Instructional Development
Advanced Research II
Doctoral Research/Dissertation
Instructional Techniques
Simulations and Games in Education
Master’s Internship
Master’s Research and Development Project
Brenda C. Litchfield 25
ISD 599
ISD 600
ISD 610
ISD 613
ISD 621
ISD 622
ISD 640
ISD 642
ISD 651
ISD 653
ISD 656
ISD 657
ISD 695
NSE 201
SED 340
SED 350
SED 456
SED 555
SED 559
SED 564
Master’s Thesis
Learning Tools
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design
Instructional Learning Strategies
Instructional Design Principles
Advanced Instructional Design
Needs Assessment
Project Coordination
Learning Theory and Technology
Developing Online Instruction
Training Interventions
Teaching in Higher Education
Doctoral Internship
Introduction to Physical Science
Secondary Methods
Introduction to Teaching in Middle School
Teaching Science in the Secondary School
Advanced Teaching Techniques
Curriculum and Teaching in the Secondary School
Trends and Practices in Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools
COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MACAU, MACAU SAR, CHINA
INMP 122 Psychology of Learning (graduate)
ICCP 132 Psychology of Learning (graduate)
Last revised
July 29, 2015