GWEN C. NUGENT, PhD
Research Associate Professor
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools
216 Mabel Lee Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0342
(402) 472-2448
gnugent1@unl.edu
Biography
Gwen Nugent graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1979 in Educational Psychology. Currently she is a Research Associate Professor with the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she coordinates and supports research/development and grant writing project teams formed by the Center. She has over 30 years experience in the design, production, and evaluation of mediated instruction, and has served as project manager for over 300 multimedia projects designed in a variety of subject areas and for a variety of audiences. The majority of these projects are distributed nationally and internationally, and many have won national awards for their educational impact and effectiveness.
Dr. Nugent has also coordinated research projects focusing on the impact of technology to improve student learning, with special emphasis on multimedia instruction and on-line assessment. Past projects include the development of on-line multimedia assessment activities to support Reading Rainbow program content; research focusing on teacher/parent use and perceived value of video, CD-ROM, web, print, and DVD media platforms; and a cooperative project with the UNL Computer Science Department to redesign the computer science undergraduate curriculum.
Recent Publications
Journal Articles
Nugent, G. C., Kunz, G., Rilett, L., & Jones, E. (in press). Extending engineering education to K-12. Technology Teacher.
Barker, B., Nugent, G., Grandgenett, N., & Hampton, A. (2008). Examining 4-H robotics in the learning of science, engineering and technology topics and related student attitudes. Journal of Youth Development, 2(3).
Barker, B., Nugent, G., & Grandgenett, N. (2008). Examining 4-H robotics and geospatial technologies in the learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics. Journal of Extension 46(3).
Nugent, G., Kunz, G., Levy, R., Harwood, D., & Carlson (2008). The impact of a field-based inquiry-focused model of instruction on preservice teachers’ science learning and attitudes. Electronic Journal of Science Education.
Nugent, G. C., Soh, L., & Samal, A. (2006). Development and validation of learning objects. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 34, 271-281.
Nugent, G. C., Soh, L., & Samal, A. (2006). A placement test for computer science: Design, implementation and analysis. Journal of Computer Science Education, 49, 157-165.
Nugent, G. C. (2005). The use of learning objects in K-12: The public television experience. Tech Trends, 49, 61-66.
King, J., Nugent, G. C., Russell, E., Eich, J., & Lacy, D. (2000). A policy framework on distance education; implications for decision makers. Journal of Distance Learning Administration. Available at: http://www.westga.edu/~distance/summer32.html
Nugent, G. C. (1996). Promising technologies and models for distance education in Nebraska. Leadership Nebraska, 6, 55-58.
Book Chapters
Nugent, G. C., Feese, R., & Bendus, O. (2005). Online multimedia instruction and assessment for K-4 students. In L. Pytlik, M. Bodverson, & R. Bruning (Eds.), Technology-based education: Bringing researchers and practitioners together (pp. 121-142) . Greenwich, CN: Information Age Publishing.
Samal, A., Nugent, G. C., Soh, L., & Lange, J. (in press). Reinventing computer science curriculum at the University of Nebraska. In L. Pytlik, M. Bodverson, & R. Bruning (Eds)., Technology-based education: Bringing researchers and practitioners together. Greenwich, CN: Information Age Publishing.
Other
Nugent, G. C. (2006, October). Connecting formal and informal learning through digital media: The Bridges project. Proceedings of the E-Learn Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
Soh, L., Samal, A., Person, S., Nugent, G., & Lange, J. (2005). Closed laboratories with embedded instructional design for CS1. Proceedings of the 36th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2005), February, St. Louis, MO.
Soh, L,. Samal, A., Person, S., Nugent, G., & Lang, L. (2005). Designing, implementing, and analyzing a placement test for introductory CS courses. Proceedings of the 36th Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2005), February, St. Louis, MO.
Nugent, G. C. (2004). Use and preferences of multimedia platforms by teachers and parents. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Lugano, Switzerland.
Nugent, G. C., Fairchild, P. F., King, J. W., King, K. E., & Husmann, D. (2002). An analysis of online courses using the principles of effective instruction. Distance Learning Administration Annual and Conference Proceedings 2002. Jekyll Island, GA: State University of West Georgia.
Research Projects
| Scale-Up: National Robotics in 4-H: Workforce Skills for the 21st Century | |
| National Science Foundation | |
| Role: Project Consultant | 2008-2013 |
| Evaluation for LPS Mentor Project | |
| U.S. Department of Education | |
| Role: Evaluator | 2008-2011 |
| Transportation Curriculum Development Using Technology Application and Student Experiences in STEM | |
| U.S. Department of Transportation | |
| Role: Evaluator | 2008-2010 |
| Professional Development Math and Science Technology Institutes, Continuation | |
| Nebraska Coordinating Commission of Postsecondary Education | |
| Role: Evaluator | 2008-2009 |
iLOG: Embedding and Validating Empirical Usage Intelligence in Learning Objects |
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| National Science Foundation | |
| Role: Co-PI | 2007-2010 |
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Robotics and GPS/GIS in 4-H: Workplace Skills for the 21 st Century |
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| National Science Foundation | |
| Role: Co-PI | 2006-2010 |
| ANDRILL Research Immersion for Science Educators (ARISE) | |
| National Science Foundation | |
| Role: Co-PI | 2006-2007 |
| Development and Implementation of a Field-Based Inquiry-Focused Geoscience Course for Pre-service Teachers | |
| National Science Foundation | |
| Role: PI | 2005-2007 |
| Professional Development of Science and Math Summer Technology Institute | |
| Nebraska Coordinating Council for Higher Education | |
| Role: Co-PI | 2005-2006 |
| Medicaid Billing for Infants/Toddler with Special Needs in Nebraska | |
| U.S. Department of Education | |
| Role: Co-PI | 2005-2006 |
| Bridges On-line Assessment Project (http://bridgesprojectonline.org) | |
| U.S. Department of Education | |
| Role: | 2002-2003 |
| Bridges School-to-Home Literacy and Technology Initiative | |
| U.S. Department of Education | |
| Role: | 2002-2006 |
