JAMES QUINN
Associate Professor,Department of Human Resource Development Oakland University,
Rochester, MI 48309-4494, (248) 370 3041 (OU Campus Office)
quinn@oakland.edu AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Instructional Systems Design Instructional Strategies Adult Instruction
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Ph.D. Instructional Design & Technology 1992
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Doctoral Dissertation: The Effects of Alternative Hypothesis Generation and Testing Strategies on Learning from an Instructional Simulation.
MIE Industrial Engineering 1988
University College, Dublin, Ireland
Master’s Project: Performance Evaluation of the Education and Training Functions of the Department of Building and Surveying, Dublin Institute of Technology,
Dublin, Ireland
M.Sc. Statistics and Numerical Analysis 1977
University College, Galway, Ireland
B.Sc. Mathematics 1976
First Class Honors
University College, Galway, Ireland
AWARDS & HONORS Oakland University Board of Trustees Recognition, 2005
Co-recipient, Instructional Design Book of the Year Award (The ID CaseBook: Case Studies in Instructional Design), Association of Educational Communications and Technology, 2002 Oakland University Faculty Recognition Award, 2000
Oakland University Summer Research Fellowship, 1998
Old Gold Summer Research Fellowship, The University of Iowa, 1995
Finalist, Collegiate Teaching Award, College of Education, The University of Iowa, 1994 Outstanding Teaching Award for Teaching Assistants, The University of Iowa, 1991
James and Coretta Stroud Fellowship for an Outstanding Doctoral candidate in the College of Education, The University of Iowa, 1991
Iowa Educational Media Award, Iowa Educational Media Association, 1989 Special Assistantship, Iowa Testing Programs, 1990-1992
JAMES QUINN UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor Oakland University, Fall 1996 - present Assistant Professor Northeastern Illinois University, 1996 Assistant Professor The University of Iowa, 1993-1995 Visiting Assistant The University of Iowa, 1992-1993 Professor
Assistant/Associate Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland, 1983-1988, Professor - Statistics promoted to Associate Professor in 1985
& Mathematics
Visiting Professor - The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Statistics & Mathematics Africa, Summer 1985 and Summer 1984
Instructor - Statistics The University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, 1977-1979 & Mathematics
GRANTS
Evaluator, Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology (PT3), US Department of Education, 1999 – 2003.
Co-principal investigator, Enhancing the Scientific Awareness (Literacy) of Non-science Majors via an Interdisciplinary Physical Science Course, National Science
Foundation, 2001-2003
Instructional designer SMV Chem: Synchronized Multiple Visualizations in Chemistry, National Science Foundation, 1996-1997
PUBLICATIONS
Woolf, N. & Quinn, J. (2009). Learners’ perceptions of instructional design practice in a situated learning activity. Educational Technology Research and Development, 57(1), 25-43.
Quinn, J. & Solomon, D. (2007). Using case studies to support sales representative learning. Focus Magazine, The Society for Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers, 1, 72-78.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (2006) (3rd Edition). The ID CaseBook: Case studies in instructional design. Prentice-Hall, NJ.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (2006) (3rd Edition). The ID CaseBook: Case studies in instructional design. Instructor’sguide. Prentice-Hall, NJ.
Ermter. P. & Quinn. J. (2005). The ID CaseBook: Case Studies in instructional design. Chinese Edition. Higher Education Press, Beijing: China.
Cseh, M., Quinn, J., Porter, A., & McEneaney, J. (2005). A collaborative university-public schools project: A consultant-client model to enhance classroom collaboration integration of technology. In Rhine, S. & Bailey, M. (Eds.) Integrated Technologies, Innovative Learning: Insights from the PT3 Program. Portland, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (2002) (2nd Edition). The ID CaseBook: Case studies in instructional design. Prentice-Hall, NJ.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (2002) (2nd Edition). The ID CaseBook: Case studies in
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PUBLICATIONS (cont.)
Woolf, N.H., & Quinn, J. (2001). Evaluating peer review in an introductory instructional design course. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 14(3), 20-42
McEneany, J., Porter, A.E., Baroni, B., Subrin, W.M., Quinn, J., Li, L. (2001). Bootstrapping online organizational knowledge: technologies and practices from a PT3 initiative.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (1999). The ID CaseBook: case studies in instructional design. Prentice-Hall, NJ.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (1999). The ID CaseBook: case studies in instructional design. Instructorsguide. Prentice-Hall, NJ.
Baker, M.H., Farquahar, J., Harmon, S., Quinn, J., & Reeves, T. (1996).
Establishing a research agenda: perspectives of new faculty. Proceedings of the 1996 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Quinn, J., Pena, C. & McCune, L. (1996). The effects of simulation complexity and group structure on learning. Proceedings of the 1996 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Quinn, J. (1995). Educating instructional designers: reflections on the Tripp article. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 8(3), 111-117.
Quinn, J. (1994). Connecting education and practice in an instructional design graduate program. Educational Technology Research and Development. 42(3), 71-82. Quinn, J. (1994). Peer evaluation in small groups. In Kadel, S. & Parsley, K. (Eds.),
Collaborative Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education (Vol.2). University Park, PA: NCTLA.
Quinn, J. & Alessi, S.M. (1994). The effects of simulation complexity and hypothesis generation strategy on learning. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 27(1), 75-91.
Nakagawa, C., & Quinn, J. (1994). The application of the elaboration theory of
instruction to Japanese language education. Japanese-Language Education Around the Globe, 4, 85-105.
PRESENTATIONS
Quinn. J (2010, November). Connecting theoretical scholarship and ID practice in the design of authentic learning activities. Paper accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA. [Paper not presented due to family emergency.]
Quinn, J. (2006, October). Transforming a discipline: The contribution of the case teaching method to the discipline of instructional design. Paper presented at the National Association for Case Research, San Diego, CA.
Quinn, J., & Woolf, N. (2006, April). Learners’ Perceptions of Value of a Learning Activity Designed to Model Instructional Design Professional Practice. Accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco, CA.
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PRESENTATIONS (cont.)
Quinn, J., & Woolf, N. (2005, April). Instructional design graduate students’ perceptions of value of an experiential learning activity. Paper presented at the School of
Education and Human Services Research Forum, Oakland University, April 18. Rochester, MI.
Ertmer, P.A., Eastmond, N., & Quinn, J. (February, 2002). The ID CaseBook Goes to Hollywood. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
Cseh, M., Porter, A. E., Quinn, J., & Li, L. (February, 2000). A technology consultant model implemented in a project-based pre-service teacher education program. Accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, FL.
Cseh, M., Li, L., McEneany, M., Porter, A.E., & Quinn, J. (February, 2000). Classroom technology integration: a technology consultant model for client support. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, FL.
Quinn, J. & Ertmer, P. (1999, February). Using case studies to educate instructional designers: strategies, issues and evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Houston, TX. Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (1998, May). Experiencing ID cases: how it feels as a learner.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Professors of Instructional Design and Technology, Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
Ertmer, P. & Quinn, J. (1998, May). Experiencing ID cases: what it takes to be an instructor. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Professors of Instructional Design and Technology, Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
Wolf, N. & Quinn, J. (1998, February). Peer evaluation in an instructional design graduate program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, St. Louis, MO.
Quinn, J. (1997, July). The instructional design studio: developing the art and science of training. Poster presentation at the Fifth European Congress of Psychology,
Dublin, Ireland.
Quinn, J. (1997, July). Developing expertise in authentic learning environments. Poster presentation at the Fifth European Congress of Psychology, Dublin, Ireland.
Quinn, J. & Klein, D. (1996, February). The effects of complementary dual goals in an instructional simulation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN.
Quinn, J., McCune, L.M. & Rubright, D. (1995, February). The effects of interaction among simulation parameters on learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
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PRESENTATIONS (cont.)
Quinn, J. (1994, April). Connecting education and practice in an instructional design graduate program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. [Also presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.]
Quinn, J. & Alessi, S.M. (1993, April). The effects of simulation complexity and
hypothesis generation strategy on learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.
Phillips, T.L. & Quinn, J. (1990, February). The effects of alternative flowcharting techniques on learner performance on procedural tasks. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
COURSES TAUGHT (Winter 2000 – Winter 2011) Undergraduate: HRD 310: Instructional Design HRD 402: Program Evaluation Graduate: HRD 503: Instructional Design HRD 507: Needs Assessment
HRD 550: Trends and Issues in Instructional Technology HRD 603: Advanced Instructional Design
HRD 605: Program Evaluation
HRD 625: Theory to Practice in Instructional Design MAJOR SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS
University
Member, University Academic Conduct Committee, 2009 – present
Member, Vice Provost’s Committee for Undergraduate Research Awards: 2006 –present Presentation to School of Health Sciences graduate course EXS 535: Health-Promoting Lifestyle Choices and Interventions: 2008, 2007, 2006: “Designing and Delivering Effective Presentations.”
Initiated, promoted, and delivered a series of six workshops on the application of case studies in teaching for faculty throughout the university, Fall 2006
Coach/Mentor, Student Success Program, 2005 – 2006
Oakland University Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects, Member 1998 – 2000
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School of Education and Human Services Member, SOGI Task Force, 2010 – present
Member, Committee on Instruction, 2010 – to present
Member, Educational Resources Laboratory Committee, 2010 - present
Chair, SEHS Research Support Committee, 2008 – 2009; Member, 2006 – 2009 Mentor, Untenured Faculty (Request of Dean), 2004 - 2008
Organized (with Dr. John McEneaney and Dr. Shannon Flumerfelt) a series of six seminars on Knowledge Management for SEHS faculty. Fall 2007.
Mentor, Student Success Program, 2005 – 2006
Member, SEHS Committee on Appointments and Promotions, 1999 – 2003 Member, SEHS Research Support Committee, Member 1996-1997
Member, Ad Hoc Tenure Review Committee, Member 1998
Reviewer, EST 604: Advanced Instructional Design, Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies, School of Education and Human Services Department of Human Resource Development
Member, Search Committee (William Solomonson, Nancy Hastings), 2010 Member, Search Committee (Mark Doman), 2008
Coordinator, Master of Training and Development, 1997- 2008 (excluding 2003-2004 sabbatical leave)
Represented Department of Human Resource Development at Guizhou Institute of Business and Technology, Guiyang, China to promote Master of Training & Development program to Chinese students, October – November 2007
Keynote Speaker, HRD Honor Society/Professional Society Induction Ceremony, December 2007: “Living with Integrity”
Chair, MTD Assessment Committee, 2006 – 2007
Member, HRD Search Committee for Special Instructor, 2006 – 2007 Member, HRD Search Committee for Assistant Professor, 2005 - 2006 Member, Training & Development/Technology Support Committee, 2005
Department of Human Resource Development Liaison to Kresge Library, 2005 – present Lead Faculty Member, Undergraduate Training & Development Program Revisions, 2005
Lead Faculty Member, Training and Development, Instructor Application Reviews, 2005 Co-chair, HRD Department Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003
Chair, Assistant Professor (Instructional Technology) Search Committee, 2001-2002 Chair, Assistant Professor (Human Resource Development) Search Committee, 2001
-2002
Chair, Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee, 1997-1998 Chair, Assistant Professor Search Committee, 1997-1998
Service to Profession
Consulting Editor, International Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2006 - present Reviewer, Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2008 – present
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Service to Profession (cont.)
Reviewer, US Department of Education, Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers for Technology Program, 2002
Reviewer, American Educational Research Association, 2005 – 2007 Reviewer, Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2001 - 2003
Reviewer, International Society for Performance and Improvement, 1997 – 2000 Reviewer, Society for Case Research Annual Convention, 2006
