Anastasia M. Trekles, Ph.D.,

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Ranks Earned
Clinical Associate Professor, School of Education and Counseling, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, Purdue University Northwest.
Courses taught:

  • EDST 20000: History and Philosophy of Education
  • EDPS 22000: Psychology of Education
  • EDCI 26000: Introduction to Computers in Education
  • EDCI 27000: Introduction to Education Technology
  • EDCI 30001: Lifelong Health and Wellness for Teachers and Children
  • EDCI 32300: Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
  • ENGL 41900: Multimedia Writing
  • HONR 39000: Seminar: Technology and Society (new course

Education
Academic Degrees Earned                                                                                  
Ph.D., Education (Specialization: Instructional Design for Online Education). 
Capella University.
Minnealpolis, MN
Defense completion date: March 21, 2013. All coursework completed, December 2011. Dissertation: Learning at the Speed of Light: Deep Learning and Accelerated Online Graduate Programs
M.S., Education - Instructional Technology. Purdue University, 2006
Hammond, IN
 Thesis: Instructional Technology Program Needs Analysis and Course Analysis
B.A., English - Professional Writing. Purdue University, 2002.
Hammond, IN

Certifications

ISTE Certified Educator

ISTE Certified Educator. April 2020 - present. (Final submitted certification portfolio link)

Flipgrid Level 3 Educator

Level 3 Flipgrid certified educator. July 2019 - present.

Quality Matters logo

Quality Matters Certified Master Peer Course Reviewer. Quality Matters Program. Originally awarded in 2006; recertified peer reviewer in 2015. Master-level certificate earned in 2016.

Served on seven Quality Matters peer review teams since 2016, and chaired four of those teams. The peer review process through Quality Matters is a rigorous six- to eight-week process, and as chair and Master Reviewer, my role includes involving the coordination of the team, the review of the submitted course based on Quality Matters standards, and the building of consensus between members to issue the review decision.

 

Professional Certificate, Barrier-Free Information Technology and Web Design. Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI), Lake Forest, California.

 

Professional Certificate, Distance Learning Planning and Implementation. Indiana University Bloomington, 2003.

  • Non-Academic Appointments
    Instructional Designer, Centier Bank. January 2020 - present.
    Macintosh Support Specialist, and Assistant Director of Education Media Lab, Purdue University Calumet, 1998-2006.

    Academic Appointments
    Clinical Associate Professor, School of Education and Counseling, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, Purdue University Northwest, August 2016 - January 2020.
    *Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Education, College of Liberal Arts, Purdue University North Central, August 2013 - August 2016.
    *Due to a contractual error, my rank was changed upon starting at Purdue University North Central. While I went through the promotion process in 2015-2016, it was indicated that the committee felt it was a reinstatement of my previous rank.

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Graduate Studies, School of Education, Purdue University Calumet, August 2011 – August 2013.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Graduate Studies, School of Education, Purdue University Calumet, August 2006 to August 2011.
Coordinator of the Education Media Lab, School of Education, Purdue University Calumet, March 2004 to August 2006.
Technician Level VII, Education Media Lab, School of Education, Purdue University Calumet, August 1998 to March 2004.

Awards and Commendations
Faculty Council Member, Purdue University Northwest Honors College. 2017-2020.

  • In this role, I serve on the advisory committee of the Honors College, which reports to the Dean, guide students in undergraduate research, and have the opportunity to teach Honors seminar when available.

Northwest Indiana “20 Under 40” Award, awarded by the Times Media Company. October 2013.

  • This award is given to twenty members of the Northwest Indiana community yearly and featured in the Northwest Indiana Times newspaper. Winners are chosen based on their influence and reach within the community.

Alumni Committed to Excellence Award, awarded by the Department of Graduate Studies in Education and the Purdue Alumni Association. October 2006.

  • The Alumni Committed to Excellence Award was awarded to one person within each School at PUC annually. Winners were chosen based on their success and accomplishments after graduation, as decided by the faculty of the School.

Activities and Memberships
President, Indiana Connected Educators (501c3 non-profit organization serving Indiana teachers), Board of Directors, 2013-2020. Formerly held positions of Marketing Director (2008-2010) and Vice-President (2010-2013).
President, Indiana Writers Consortium (501c3 non-profit organization serving Indiana writing professionals), 2017 - 2018.
Assistive technology consultant, American Technical Publishers, Orland Park, IL. April-June 2019.
Instructional design and training consultant, Community Healthcare Systems, Munster, IN. August 2013 to May 2014.
Technology planning consultant, Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Boone Township, Hebron, IN. December 2012 – September 2013.
Communications Director, Learning Forward - Indiana Chapter Board of Directors. 2011 – 2013.
Affiliate liaison, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2013-2020.
Member, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2009-Present. 

Other Institutional Experience and Accomplishments
Director, Office of Learning Technology, Office of Academic Affairs, Purdue University North Central, 2013-2017.

  • Served as primary faculty developer for the use and integration of classroom technologies. Provided workshops certification programs, and ongoing instructional and technical support for all faculty on campus. Served as a liaison between Academic Affairs and Information Services.

Advisor and program coordinator, Department of Graduate Studies in Education, College of Education, Purdue University Calumet, 2013-2015; 2017.

  • Served as advisor and program coordinator for the Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology. Courses taught included:
    • EDCI 56600 (Educational Applications of Hypermedia)
    • EDCI 57300 (Instructional Technology Practicum)
    • EDCI 57500 (Foundations of Distance Learning)
    • EDCI 59100 (Human Issues in Instructional Technology)
    • EDCI 59100 (Advanced Web Design)
    • EDCI 55400 (Production of Instructional Materials)
    • EDCI 59100 (Instructional Technology Leadership)
    • EDPS 53000 (Advanced Educational Psychology)
    • EDPS 53100 (Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation)
    • EDCI 66300 (Interactive Video and Multimedia)
    • EDCI 67200 (Advanced Instructional Design)

Discovery and Scholarship

All citations are listed with original publication author order. In most cases, this was determined by lead authorship, with alphabetical co-authorship.

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Peer-Reviewed Publications
Vega, R., & Trekles, A. (2019). Access to the curriculum for students with disabilities: Moving closer to the promise of UDL in inclusive U.S. classrooms. Book chapter in Universal Access Through Inclusive Instructional Design: International Perspectives on UDL (E. Dalton & S. Gronseth, Eds.). London, UK: Routledge.
Frazier, D., Trekles, A., & Spores, J. (2019). The second year with iPads: What have we learned? Computers in the Schools, 36(1), 19-37. (2014 impact factor: 1.62; 2018 h5-index 19). doi: 10.1080/07380569.2019.1565042
Jin, G., Tu, M., Kim, T., Heffron, J., White, J., & Trekles, A. (2018). Development and evaluation of cybersecurity education games for high school students. International Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation, 10(1), 25-35. (2018 impact factor: 1.58; 2018 h5-index: 6). Retrieved from http://ijeri.org/IJERI-Archives/issues/spring2018/X__IJERI%20spring%202018%20v10%20n1%20(PDW-1).pdf#page=27
Frazier, D., & Trekles, A. (2017). Elementary 1:1 iPad implementation: Successes and struggles during the first yearJournal of Educational Technology Systems, 46(3). doi: 10.1177/0047239517737965. (Acceptance rate: 50%; 2018 h-5 index: 11).
Trekles, A. (2015). Foster peer review using online discussion. In K. Thompson and B. Chen (Eds.), Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository. Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida Center for Distributed Learning. (Acceptance rate: 50%). Retrieved from https://topr.online.ucf.edu/index.php?title=Foster_Peer_Review_Using_Online_Discussion&oldid=4222
Trekles, A., & Sims, R. (2013). Designing instruction for speed: Qualitative insights into instructional design for accelerated online graduate coursework. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 16(4). (Acceptance rate: 30%). Retrieved from http://www.westga.edu/%7Edistance/ojdla/winter164/trekles_sims164.html  
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings and Presentations
National and International Conferences
Trekles, A., & Frazier, D. (accepted December 2018). Little readers and coding: Using Scratch for sight word acquisition. Presentation at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA, June 22-26, 2019.
Frazier, D., Trekles, A., & Brusca-Vega, R. (2019). Technology for the inclusive classroom. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 29 - February 2, 2019.
Vasilko, K., Quinn, V., Trekles, A., & Swan, C. (2018). Supporting shy students across the honors experience. Presentation at the National Collegiate Honors Council Annual Conference, Boston, MA, November 7-10, 2018.
Frazier, D., Trekles, A., & Brusca-Vega, R. (2018). Ten best tools for students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Presentation at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference, Chicago, IL, June 24-27.
Frazier, D., & Trekles, A. (2018). 1:1 in the Elementary setting: One year later. Presentation at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference, Chicago, IL, June 24-27.*
*contacted by “Education Week” on 4/4/19 to include our research in an upcoming story
Frazier, D., & Trekles, A. (2016). Are we seriously going 1:1 THIS year? A case study of teacher perceptions in the first year of an elementary 1:1 iPad adoption. Presentation at the Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER) Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, November 3-6, 2016.
Trekles, A., Dristas, T., Eichelberger, N., & Lolkema, M. (2016). Independence along the continuum: Differentiating and empowering student learning. Presentation at the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, Denver, CO, June 25-29, 2016.
Trekles, A. (2016). Engage to retain: Supporting learning beyond the classroom walls. Paper presented at the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, Denver, CO, June 25-29, 2016.
Chuang, C., Coates, A., Klosinski, K., Rogalin, C., Trekles, A., & White, S. (2015). Mixing IT up: Blending technical and pedagogical faculty development. Presentation at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 28-30, 2015.
Trekles, A., & Riesmeyer, P. (2015). Making accessibility accessible: Improving support for accessible online materials. Presentation at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 27-30, 2015.
Chuang, C., Coates, A., Klosinski, K., Rogalin, C., Trekles, A., & White, S. (2015). Faculty mentoring faculty: Lessons learned from a formal learning technology mentorship program. Presentation at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Virtual Meeting, February 10, 2015.
Trekles, A. (2014). Speedy learning: Best practices in accelerated online instructional design. Proceedings of the Distance Teaching and Learning Conference (pp. 267-271). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Madison. Retrieved from http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Proceedings_2014.pdf
Winer, C., Trekles, A., & Werner, J. (2013). Successful teaching using computational thinking via scenario-based learning. Presentation at the 48th Annual National Association for Workforce Improvement Conference, Indianapolis, IN, May 21-22, 2013.
Trekles, A. (2012). Creative writing, problem-based learning, and the technology-enhanced English classroom. Presentation at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference. San Diego, CA, June 24-27, 2012. Related paper published to the ERIC Database. (ED543910)  
Trekles, A. (2012). Integrating digital citizenship into the classroom with MyBigCampus. Presentation at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference. San Diego, CA, June 24-27, 2012.   
Bell, C., Trekles, A., Venditti, K., & Cate-Clements, C. (2011). Designing integrated professional development for developing teacher leaders. Presentation at the Learning Forward Summer Conference, Indianapolis, IN, June, 2011. 
State and Regional Conferences
Pratt, D., & Trekles, A. (accepted April 2019). Cybersecurity for all: Going beyond digital citizenship. Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 17-18.
Clarkson, H., Quintanilla, L., & Trekles, A. (accepted April 2019). Free tools for integrating coding into any subject. Presentation at the South Shore eLearning Conference, Hammond, IN, June 5-6, and at the Technovation Conference, July 30, 2019.
Pratt, D., & Trekles, A. (accepted April 2019). Beyond digital citizenship: Teaching cybersecurity. Presentation at the South Shore eLearning Conference, Hammond, IN, June 5-6.
Frazier, D., Trekles, A., & Brusca-Vega, R. (accepted April 2019). The inclusive classroom: Finding the best assistive technology for all students. Presentation at the South Shore eLearning Conference, Hammond, IN, June 5-6.
Trekles, A. (2019). Beyond discussion boards: Fostering connection and creativity online. Presentation at the Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, South Bend, IN, April 5, 2019.
Trekles, A., Schmidt, K., & Bishop-Morris, K. (2019). Interdisciplinary team-taught modules in honors: Successes and lessons learned. Presentation at the Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, South Bend, IN, April 5, 2019.
Trekles, A., Frazier, D., & Dristas, T. (2018). Voices of young writers. Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 10-12, 2018.
Trekles, A., Clarkson, H., Quintanilla, L., & Zivanovic, N. (2018). Coding on a budget. Presentation at the Technovation 2018 Conference (Penn High School, Mishawaka, IN July 31, 2018), the eVillage 2018 Conference (Washington Township High School, Valparaiso, IN June 14-15, 2018), and the South Shore eLearning Conference, (Morton High School, Hammond, IN June 5-6, 2018).
Trekles, A., Clarkson, H., Dristas, T., Quintanilla, L., & Zivanovic, N. (2018). One app, many uses. Presentation at the eVillage 2018 Conference (Washington Township High School, Valparaiso, IN June 14-15, 2018), and the South Shore eLearning Conference, (Morton High School, Hammond, IN June 5-6, 2018).
Trekles, A. (2017). What can we learn from Minecraft and Mario? Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 11-13, 2017.
Trekles, A., Frazier, D., & Brusca-Vega, R. (2017). Addressing needs and evaluating accessibility for literacy tools. Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 11-13, 2017.
Frazier, D., & Brusca-Vega, R., & Trekles, A. (2017). Differentiation and Apps: Understanding your students and course design. Presentation at South Shore eLearning Conference, Hammond, IN, June 20-21.
Trekles, A. (2017). Safely traveling through the Web. Presentation at the eVillage Conference, Valparaiso, IN, June 15-16.
Trekles, A. (2017). Professional development: What works in the age of online everything. Presentation at: the engagEDnwi Conference, Lowell, IN, June 15-16; the eVillage Conference, Valparaiso, IN, June 15-16; the Technovation Conference, Mishawaka, IN, July 26-27.
Trekles, A. (2017). Building independence and critical thinking through blended learning. Presentation at: the engagEDnwi Conference, Lowell, IN, June 15-16; the eVillage Conference, Valparaiso, IN, June 15-16; the Technovation Conference, Mishawaka, IN, July 26-27.
Trekles, A. (2017). When digital goes in the wrong direction: Mitigating cheating and plagiarism. Presentation at: the engagEDnwi Conference, Lowell, IN, June 15-16; the eVillage Conference, Valparaiso, IN, June 15-16; the Technovation Conference, Mishawaka, IN, July 26-27.
Trekles, A. (2017). Join the digital citizenship revolution! Presentation at: the engagEDnwi Conference, Lowell, IN, June 15-16; the eVillage Conference, Valparaiso, IN, June 15-16; the Technovation Conference, Mishawaka, IN, July 26-27.
Simerlein, S., Simerlein, M., Trekles, A. (2016). Using musical mnemonics to engage students and improve recall: The Simersong story. Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 13-14, 2016.
Frazier, D., & Trekles, A. (2016). Elementary 1:1 iPad implementation:
Successes and struggles during the first year.
Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 13-14, 2016.
Trekles, A. (2016). Blended curriculum: Doing it right (the first time!). Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 13-14, 2016.
Trekles, A. (2016). Join the digital citizenship revolution. Presentation at the #engagEDNWI Conference, Lowell, IN, June 21-22, 2016. Also presented at e3Tech Conference, Warsaw, IN, July 25-26, 2016.
Trekles, A., Dristas, T., Eichelberger, N., & Lolkema, M. (2015). Independent learning skills and the transition to college and career readiness. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 14-16, 2015.
Trekles, A., White, S., & Gaver, C. (2015). Making meaning with technology in the humanities. Presentation at the Faculty Summer Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May 27-29, 2015.
Trekles, A., Samuel, S., & Gordon, K. (2014). How ready are college students to learn online today? Presentation at the Supporting Learning and Teaching in Education (SLATE) Conference, Northern Illinois University, Naperville, Illinois, October 22-23, 2014.
Trekles, A. (2014). Student experiences and learning approach in accelerated online courses. Presentation at the 2014 Midwest Scholars Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 13-14, 2014.
Dristas, T., Eichelberger, N., & Trekles, A. (2014). Teaching and learning in a transparent world: What being connected is all about. Presentation at the Indiana Connected Educators Conference, Noblesville, IN, October 15-17, 2014.
Winer, C., Trekles, A., & Werner, J. (2013). Teaching through exploration: The computational thinking via scenario based learning model. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 10-11, 2013.
Sienicki, M., & Trekles, A. (2013). 1:1 - We should talk. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 10-11, 2013.
Trekles, A., White, E., & Riesmeyer, P. (2013). Faculty development in the age of online “everything.” Presentation at the Midwest Scholars Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March 14-15, 2013.
Trekles, A., & Ford, S. (2013). Making time for change in the classroom. Presentation at the eVisionary Conference, Valparaiso, IN, July 31 – August 1, 2013.
Trekles, A., & Ford, S. (2013). Flipped learning: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Presentation at the eVisionary Conference, Valparaiso, IN, July 31 – August 1, 2013.
Croyle, L., Dristas, T., Eichelberger, N., & Trekles, A. (2013). Apps across the curriculum. Presentation at the e3 Conference, Warsaw, IN, July 29-30, 2013.
Sienicki, M., Lucito, K., & Trekles, A. (2013). From trailers to buildings to laptops to iPads: The accidental technician’s journey through 1:1. Presentation at the e3 Conference, Warsaw, IN, July 29-30, 2013.
Non-Refereed Presentations
Trekles, A. (2019). More safety online. Presentation at the 12th Annual PNW Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 27, 2019.
Trekles, A., & Chu, H. (2018). Little hands on screens: Child development and technology’s impact. Presentation at the 12th Annual PNW Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 21, 2018.
Faculty scholarship presenter, PNW Days of Discovery, 2017-present.

Frazier, D. & Trekles, A. (2018).  ISTE Bytes. Invited Session at the International Society            for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, Chicago, IL, June 24-27, 2018.
Trekles, A., Frazier, D., & Brusca-Vega, R. (2017). Addressing children’s needs through technology. Presentation at the 11th Annual PNW Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 22, 2017.
Trekles, A. (2016). The human side of online learning. Presentation for the International Society for Technology in Education Online Learning Network (virtual), September 24, 2016.
Trekles, A., & Eichelberger, N. (2016). Create, organize, and cheer! Conquering the digital frontier. Presentation at the 10th Annual PNC Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 30, 2016.
Trekles, A., & Eichelberger, N. (2015). Liberating little learners with technology. Presentation at the 9th Annual PNC Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 25, 2015.
Trekles, A. (2014). Making technology work for you and your students: Solutions for diverse classroom needs. Presentation at the Excellence in Teaching Conference, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, October 24, 2014.
Trekles, A. (2014). Interaction: What every digital-age classroom needs most. Presentation at the E-Lightenment 2014 Conference, Chesterton, Indiana, August 5-6, 2014.
Trekles, A. (2014). Screen time and the young child: Strategies for balance. Presentation at the 8th Annual Early Childhood Conference, Purdue University North Central, Westville, Indiana, April 26, 2014.
Trekles, A. (2013). Maximizing your time with students: Maximizing teachable moments. Presentation at the 2013 Professional Learning Community workshop, Valparaiso University, December 4, 2013.
Trekles, A., Croyle, L., & Eichelberger, N. (2013). E-learning and technology integration for little hands and minds. Presentation at the Purdue University North Central 7th Annual Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 20, 2013.
White, E., & Trekles, A. (2013). A technology-based literacy approach for our youngest English language learners. Presentation at the Purdue University North Central 7th Annual Early Childhood Conference, Westville, IN, April 20, 2013.
Trekles, A. (2011). University instructional designers: Everyday leadership in the age of accountability. Retrieved from ERIC Database (ED543913). Independently submitted research article based on Ph.D. coursework.
Grants
Funded
GenCyber 2018 Teacher Basic Computer Science Camp (awarded 2018). National Security Agency Grant ($95,854). 
Role: PI
NSA Capacity-building grant (awarded 2017-2018 for three years). Expanding the Pipeline: Immersive Learning Curriculum Development for High School Cybersecurity Education. National Science Foundation grant ($482,000)
Role: Co-PI
An Innovative Immersive Learning Pedagogical Method Development (awarded 2017-2018 for two years). National Security Agency grant ($268,724).
Role: Co-PI
Heritage Support Grant for Friends of Barker Mansion (2017). Indiana Historical Society grant ($11,600).
Role: Consultant
GenCyber 2017 Teacher Computer Science Camp (awarded 2017). National Security Agency grant ($100,000). 
Role: Co-PI
CARES (Conceptual Algebra Readiness with Engineering and Science) (awarded 2014-2015). Indiana Department of Education Math-Science Partnership grant ($626,184). 
Role: Online follow-up development.
CPATH-2: Advancing the Successful IT Student through Enhanced Computations Thinking (ASSECT) (2012-2014). National Science Foundation grant ($799,909).
Role: Workshop instructor and collaborator
In Progress
Developing A S-STEM Scholarship Program in Cybersecurity and Advanced Manufacturing Programs at Purdue University Northwest (proposed April 2019). National Science Foundation grant ($1.0M).
Role: Co-PI
SaTC: EDU: Collaborative: INteractive VIsualization and PractTice basEd Cybersecurity Curriculum and Training (InviteCyber) Framework for Developing Next-gen Cyber-Aware Workforce (proposed October 2018). National Science Foundation grant ($231,421). 
Role: Co-PI
Not Funded
RET Site: Applied Cybersecurity Research and K-12 Education (proposed September 2018). National Science Foundation grant ($599,642).
Role: Co-PI
GenCyber 2019 Teacher Basic Computer Science Camp (proposed October 2018). National Security Agency Grant ($92,350). 
Role: PI
Collaborative: Visualization and Practice based on Cybersecurity Curriculum and Training Framework for Developing Nextgen Cyber-aware Workforce (proposed May 2018). National Science Foundation grant ($140,000). 
Role: Project Evaluator
Integration of Virtual 3D Lab Modules in Water Resources Courses in Civil Engineering Curriculum: An Inter-University Implementation and Evaluation (proposed March 2018). National Science Foundation ($599,000). 
Role: Project Evaluator
Scholarship in Progress
Vasilko, K., Stewart, J., Trekles, A., & Quinn, V. (in progress). Stimulating creativity to Engage shy students battling the stereotype threat across the honors experience. (target publication: Psychology Learning and Teaching).
Frazier, D., & Trekles, A. (in progress). Examining preservice teachers’ perceptions of using coding in sight word acquisition. (target publication: International Journal of Computer Science Education in the Schools)
Service Related to Scholarship
Trekles, A. (principal investigator), Vasilko, K., & Stewart, J. (co-investigators). (2019). “The Importance of Positivity in an Honors Dedicated Space for Academic Success and Emotional Well-Being.” Registered research project – Category 2 Exempt.
Trekles, A. (principal investigator), Quinn, V., Vasilko, K., & Swan, C. (co-investigators). (2018). “Supporting Shy Students Across the Honors Experience.” Registered research project – Category 2 Exempt.
Reviewer, Journal of Research on Technology in Education (JRTE). (2016-present).
Reviewer, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative conference proceedings. (2016-present).
CITI certified to conduct human subjects research (2012 to present).
Trekles, A. (principal investigator) (2014). “Readiness and Preferences for Online Learning: Where do Students Still Need Support?” Registered research project – Category 2 Exempt.
Trekles, A., (principal investigator) & Connors, N. (co-investigator) (2014). “Interns for Indiana Internship Program Experience.” Registered research project – Category 2 Exempt.

Engagement and Clinical Practice
The following details my record of service to the university, the Purdue system, and the greater community.

Purdue System
Member, Scholarship of Online Education Community of Research, 2017-present. This group, sponsored by the Executive Director of Digital Education and Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, gathers scholars from all areas of the university system to share research and best practice regarding online learning.
Member, Task Force on Digital Learning, 2016-2018. Purdue University effort to share digital learning processes and methods across the system and advise the Provost on best practice and strategies regarding digital learning.
University
Purdue Northwest
PNW Faculty Senate Secretary, Purdue University Northwest Faculty Senate. August 2018-Present.
Member, Undergraduate Research Awards evaluation panel, 2018.
Member, Summer Faculty Research Grant evaluation panel, 2018.
Member, Office of Strategic Partnerships Faculty Council – Honors College Representative. 2018 – Present.
Faculty judge for student proposals and poster sessions, PNW Days of Discovery, 2017-present.
President, Purdue Northwest Women's Association (PNWA). January 2017-Mar 2018. Interest group sponsored by the Office of Advancement focused on building relationships between PNW and the community through cultural events, philanthropic programs, and women's interest seminars.
Member, Task Force on Course Evaluations (Faculty Senate representative). Fall 2016-present.
Member, Task Force on Developing a Center for Faculty Development (co-chair). Fall 2016-Spring 2017.
Co-director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Purdue University Northwest - Westville Campus. Academic year 2016- 2017. Primary role: work with co-director on the Hammond campus to promote programs and faculty development activities for faculty across all colleges within the university.
Purdue University North Central
Purdue University North Central representative, search committee for the Chancellor of Purdue Northwest. May 2015-December 2015.
Purdue University North Central representative, Unification committee on the development of a PNC-PUC Center for Teaching and Learning. December 2014-May 2015.
Purdue University North Central representative, Systemwide Canvas Pilot Steering Committee (member). August 2014-2016.
Purdue University North Central representative, Systemwide Online Learning Task Force, Coordinating Committee (member) and Academics Subcommittee (co-chair). January 2014-present.
Office of Learning Technology representative, Information Services governance and advisory committee. August 2013-2016.
Office of Learning Technology representative, Web Accessibility Committee. Purdue University North Central campus-wide committee devoted to ensuring that Web materials are accessible for all users. August 2013-2016.
Purdue University Calumet
Clerk, Purdue University Calumet Faculty Senate. 2012 - 2013. Responsibilities: Streamline and maintain Senate websites and online documents. Maintain minutes and meeting recordings on secure server as per Senate bylaws.
Faculty Representative, Web Accessibility Task Force initiative. Purdue University Calumet campus-wide committee devoted to ensuring that Web materials are accessible for all users. 2012-2013.
College and School
Student organization sponsor, PNW Aspiring Educators (open to all School of Education and Counseling Students). Spring 2019-present.
Member, Task Force on CAEP Accreditation – Standard 1, School of Education and Counseling, 2018 – Present. Monthly activity beginning in Fall 2018.
Career Fair presenter: PNW Preview Day, Michigan City High School and New Prairie High School (multiple dates and years, Spring 2016, 2018, 2019). Attend career fairs representing PNW and the School of Education and Counseling.
Brain Awareness Day volunteer presenter, 2018-2019. Present on various aspects of learning and the brain as part of Brain Awareness Day activities at PNW Westville Campus.
Member, Secondary Education subcommittee, School of Education and Counseling, 2016 – Present. Monthly meetings consist of curriculum approval, meeting with community advisory board members, and aligning Education and content area curriculum across the departments that offer Secondary Education programs at Purdue Northwest.
School of Education and Counseling Representative (Westville), Purdue University Northwest Faculty Senate. August 2016-May 2018. Subcommittee service: Faculty Affairs
Graduate Advisor and Instructional Technology chair, Purdue University Northwest College of Education. August 2016-Spring 2017. Primary role: advising students in the master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology, placing students in practicum settings, evaluating practicum progress, recommending students for graduation.
Liaison, Hammond Academy of Science and Technology, Hammond, Indiana. 2012 - 2015. Responsibilities: Assess needs and provide university support for curricular and administrative needs at the Hammond Academy, a public charter academy and a Purdue University Calumet Professional Development School. Provide professional development and curriculum development assistance within and across discipline areas and grade levels. Assist in the integration of 1:1 iPad use in all classrooms.  
Community Engagement
Member, Affiliate Summit Planning Team, International Society for Technology in Education, 2016-Present. Primary role: ISTE is a 501c3 non-profit international organization serving all educators, and the publisher of the technology integration standards adopted by most states and related professional organizations. As an invited member of the Affiliate Summit Planning team, I join a small group from other ISTE affiliate organizations worldwide to work with ISTE staff in planning the one-day professional development summit for affiliate leaders, which is held the day before the ISTE Annual Conference each year.
Member, Affiliate Advisory Board, International Society for Technology in Education, 2017-Present. Primary role: As part of a small group of affiliate leaders chosen by ISTE leadership, I help advise ISTE on policies and initiatives related to its network of affiliated organizations, of which the Indiana Connected Educators (ICE) is one.
President, Indiana Connected Educators (501c3 non-profit ISTE affiliate organization serving Indiana teachers), Board of Directors, 2013-Present. Primary role: setting agendas, working with constituent groups to promote the meaningful use of technology in K-12 throughout Indiana, working with conference committee to organize, promote, and hold the annual ICE Conference.
President, Indiana Writers Consortium (501c3 non-profit organization serving Indiana writing professionals), 2017 - 2018. Primary role: setting agendas, working with constituent groups to promote all types of writing and support writers in Northwest Indiana, holding writing-related activities and events including the annual Steel Pen Writers Conference.
Civic Engagement, Grant Projects, Workshops, and Inservices
Service learning partner liaison for Purdue Northwest and North Central undergraduate students in English, Communication, and Psychology, Fall 2013 – present.
Trekles, A. (2017). Inservice on SAMR model and iPad usage in the classroom. Presentation at Highland Christian School, Highland, IN, February 17, 2017.
Trekles, A. (2015). Internet safety for parents and teens. Presentation at the Merrillville Public Library, Merrillville, IN, May 2, 2015.
Trekles, A. (2015). Web design workshop offered through the Graduate and Extended Learning office at Purdue University North Central. Four-week hybrid workshop experience, April, 2015.
Trekles, A., & Jocius, R. (2015). Grant Writing Workshop offered through the Graduate and Extended Learning office at Purdue University North Central. Ten-week hybrid workshop experience held between February and April, 2015.
Winer, C., Rue, R., Werner, J., & Trekles, A. (2012-2014). Computational thinking and solution-based learning (SBL) training. Series of workshops for middle school and high school teachers at School Town of Munster. Munster and Hammond, IN. Multiple events held throughout the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 academic years. Grant-sponsored through National Science Foundation NSF CCF 0939089 (see https://sites.google.com/site/workshopctandsblresourcesite/about-the-research-grant-nsf-ccf-0939089) and the Indiana Department of Education Math-Science Partnership program. 
Trekles, A. & Sienicki, M. (2012-2013). Hammond Academy of Science and Technology iPad integration and curriculum development. Series of professional development inservices offered to teachers across all grades and disciplines, 6-11. Hammond, IN, August 2012 – June 2013.


Appendix: Discovery and Engagement Prior to Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor

Discovery Prior to Clinical Associate Professor Promotion
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Milligan, A., & Buckenmeyer, J. (2008). Assessing students for online learning. International Journal on E-Learning, 7(3), 449-461. Acceptance rate: 15%
Zimmerman, L. & Trekles, A. (2006). Perspectives on communicating with the net generation. Innovate Journal of Online Education, 4(2). Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/104337/ Acceptance rate: 30%
Books and Book Chapters
Trekles, A. (2009). Putting people first: Human issues in instructional technology. Highland, IN: Zelda 23 Publishing.
Mott, M. & Trekles, A. (2006). Hypermedia for educators and the classroom. Cincinnati, OH: Touchsmart Publishing, LLC.
Trekles, A. (2003 - 2006). EDCI 260 course handbook. (Course materials reproduced and sold for student use).
Frampton, P., Mott, M., Trekles, A., Colon, R., & Galloway, J. (2005). Design, management and evaluation of online portfolios: Matching supply and demand for building-level educational administrators. In Technology Literacy Uses in Learning Environments (ed. D. Carbonara). Hershey, PA: Idea Group.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings and Presentations 
International and National Conferences
Trekles, A., (2011). Managing collaborative student team building projects in virtual worlds. Presentation at the Midwest EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, March, 2011. 
Brown, B.W., Stack, D., Thebeau, L., & Trekles, A. (2011). When your LMS can't do it all: Non-LMS tools for blended and online courses. Presentation at the Midwest EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, March, 2011.   
Trekles, A. (2011). Managing a collaborative building project with graduate students in a virtual learning environment. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, TN, March-April, 2011 
Trekles, A., Bell, C., Venditti, K., & Cate-Clements, C. (2011). Examining integrated and sustainable professional development models for teachers. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, TN, March-April, 2011.
Trekles, A., & Nakayama, S. (2010). Work in progress: Identifying adequate level of instruction without hindering deeper learning in distance learning. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference 2010, Arlington, VA. 
Trekles, A. & Jancich, H. (2010). Getting your message across: Exploring new online website editors. Presentation at the National Educational Computing Conference, Denver, CO, June, 2010. 
Trekles, A. & Jancich, H. (2010). Creating and assessing activities for virtual worlds. Presentation at the National Educational Computing Conference, Denver, CO, June, 2010. 
Trekles, A. (2010). Navigating today’s digital divide: Motivating all learners toward success. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 1286-1292). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/33534
Trekles, A. (2010). The Adobe CS4 Web Suite: From Beginning to Bedazzling! Roundtable presentation at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA, March-April, 2010.
Trekles Milligan, A., & Zimmerman, L. (2008). The Net Generation at school: Balancing student and faculty expectations. Presentation at The Connected World: How Technology Changes the Nature of Higher Education, Rutgers University (New Jersey), March, 2008.
State and Regional Conferences
Trekles, A., & Croyle, L. (2012). E-learning for the little ones: A guided online activity for early primary students. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 11-12, 2012.  
Trekles, A., & Criswell, A. (2012). Screen-capturing, screen casting, and screen sharing for the budget-friendly teacher. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 11-12, 2012.  
Trekles, A. (2011). Integrating digital citizenship and new media Literacy into your curriculum. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 14-15, 2011.  
Trekles, A., Kristin, S., Roller, M., Nankivell, K., Jin, G., & Mabrito, M. (2010). Second Life as an experiential learning opportunity. Presentation at the Virtual Worlds Conference, West Lafayette, IN, May 2010. 
Trekles, A. & Jancich, H. (2010). Creating and assessing learning within virtual worlds. Presentation at the Midwest Regional EDUCAUSE Conference, Chicago, IL, March, 2010. 
Trekles, A. (2010). eLearning on a Shoestring. Presentation at the American Society for Training and Development chapter meeting, Memphis, TN, March, 2010.
Trekles, A. (2009). Web-based Learning: Embrace Technology, Empower Yourself. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators "Back to School Blast" Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 2009.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2009). Web 2.0: Cool tools for enriching learning within and beyond the classroom.Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 2009.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2009).Getting started with the Adobe CS3 web suite: Introduction to Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash.Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 2009.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2008). Getting what you want from the Adobe Web CS3 web suite: For intermediate-to-experienced Web designers. Presentation at the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November, 2008.
Trekles Milligan, A. (2008). Exploring Second Life as an educational toolTeaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Conference, West Lafayette, IN, March 2008.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2008) How’s and why’s of podcasting with AudacityPresentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 2008.
Trekles, A. (2007). Designer instruction: Adapting technology to your audience. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2007.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2007-2008) Adobe Dreamweaver and the web suite: Everything you need to know. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 2007 & January, 2008 and at the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November, 2007.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2007). Dreamweaver 8 – Get yourself online todayPresentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2007.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2007). Finding common ground with students through game-based learning.Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2007.
Trekles Milligan, A. (2007). Assessing students for online learning. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, March 2007.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2006). Advanced Dreamweaver. Presentation at the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November, 2006 and 2005.
Trekles, A. & Zamojski, H. (2006). Instructional design meets WebCT:
Using technology tools to your advantage in course design and development. Presentation at the Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Conference, West Lafayette, IN, March, 2006.
Buckenmeyer, J.A., Freitas, D.J. & Trekles, A.M. (2006). But I found it on the Internet! Addressing media literacy.  Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2006.
Trekles, A. (2006). Game based learning strategies for the classroom. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2006.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2006). Basic Dreamweaver: Putting yourself on the Web. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2006 and 2005 and the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November, 2004.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2006). Dreamweaver – From beginning to bedazzling! Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2006.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2006). E-Learning comes to life! Using Breeze and Captivate to reach all students. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2006.
Buckenmeyer, J.A. & Trekles, A. (2005). Videoconferencing on a shoestring budget.  Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2005.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2005). Inspiration & Kidspiration: Developing standards-based lessons with digital hypermedia. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 2005.
Jancich, H.S., & Trekles, A. (2005) Managing a Mac lab: Tips to make life easier. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January 2005.
Trekles, A. (2004). WebCT Vista: New frontiers in distance learning. Presentation at the Indiana Computer Educators Conference, Indianapolis, IN, January, 2004.

Institutional Engagement Prior to Clinical Associate Professor Promotion
Member, Desktop Computing Advisory Support group (DCAS). 2010-2013. Responsibilities: Represent the School of Education concerning desktop support needs by faculty, staff, and students on the Purdue Calumet campus.  
Member, Information Security Advisory Council (ISAC). 2010-2013. Responsibilities: Represent the School of Education concerning information security on the Purdue Calumet campus.
Faculty Mentor, Online Teaching Institute (Distance Educator certification program), Purdue University Calumet. 2008 to 2010. Responsibilities: Work with faculty protégés participating in the certification program to help them understand online learning strategies, design, and tools, certify after teaching observation over the course of one semester that the faculty protégés have completed training and are competent online instructors.
Member, Academic Technology Operations Group. 2006-2010. 
Responsibilities: Represent the School of Education concerning technology support and equipment needs by faculty, staff, and students on the Purdue Calumet campus.
Member, Search Committee for the Supervisor of Audio/Visual Services, Fall 2006. 
Responsibilities: Serve on university search committee for the interviewing and hiring of the Supervisor of Audio/Visual Services, a key position within the Computer, Technology, and Information Systems division at Purdue University Calumet.
Member, School of Education Technology committee, 1998-present.
Responsibilities: Provide input and recommendations to the Dean and department heads within the School of Education at Purdue University Calumet concerning technology integration and standards.
Member, Distance Education Assessment Task Force, 2004-2006.
Responsibilities: Provide input on the implementation and focus of distance education activities at Purdue University Calumet.
Member, Course Management Integration and Support Team (CMIST), Purdue University Calumet. January 2002 to December 2005. Responsibilities: Provide input on the adoption and implementation on the first Purdue System-wide course management system, WebCT Vista. Serve as point person regarding WebCT Vista support for School of Education faculty and students.
Vice-Chair, Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC), Purdue University Calumet. September 2003 - March 2004
Subcommittees served: Newsletter (chair), Bookstore Advisory Committee, Discount.
Treasurer, Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC), Purdue University Calumet. September 2002 - August 2003
Subcommittees served: Newsletter (chair), Bookstore Advisory Committee, Website.

Formal Civic Engagement Prior to Clinical Associate Professor Promotion
Trekles, A. (2010). Podcasting and videocasting for education. Presentation at the Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, January 2010. 
Trekles, A. (2009-2010). Smartboards in the classroomPresentation at the Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Highland, IN, October 2009, February and March, 2010.
Trekles, A. (2008). Introduction to Adobe Flash. Presentation at the Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, April, 2009.
Trekles, A. (2008). Understanding SMARTBoard technology. Presentation at the Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, February, March, and April, 2009.
Trekles, A. (2009). Podcasting for educators and Web managersPresentation at the Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Highland, IN, February 2009
Trekles, A. (2009). WebQuestsPresentation at the Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Highland, IN, February 2009.
Instructional technology facilitator and co-investigator, ISLAND (Integrating Science and Literacy: Achieving New Dimensions) grant project, in cooperation with the Northwest Indiana Education Service Center and Lake Ridge Schools (2008 - 2011). Responsibilities include: facilitating 4-hour seminars during 2-week intensive summer training for participating teachers, maintaining Web services for ISLAND participants (http://island.nwiesc.k12.in.us), editing and assembling video, audio, text, and other media to design online professional development modules for participant reference and further information. Sponsored through a $500,000 Indiana Math-Science Partnership grant.
Trekles, A. (2008). Advanced Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver. Presentation at the Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, November, 2008.
Trekles, A. (2008). Web 2.0 for teachersPresentation at the Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Highland, IN, November 2008.
Trekles, A. (2008). Web design and creating dynamic online content with the Adobe CS3 Suite. Northern Indiana Education Service Center, Mishawaka, IN, June 2008.
Trekles, A. (2008). Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: The basicsPresentation at the Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, April, 2008.
Trekles, A. (2008). The world of digital video. Presentation at Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Highland, IN February, 2008.
Trekles, A. (2007). The how’s and why’s of podcasting and videocasting. Presentation at Northwest Indiana Education Service Center, Highland, IN, November, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). Adobe Photoshop: The Basics. Presentation at Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, December, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). The how’s and why’s of podcasting with Windows and Linux computers. Presentation at Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, October and November, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). Internet security, privacy, and your kids. Presentation for parents of the school community of St. Michael School, Schererville, IN, October, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). Beginning and advanced Web design with Dreamweaver. Presentation at Northern Indiana Education Service Center, Mishawaka, IN, June, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). PowerPoint and Inspiration. Presentation at East Chicago Public Schools, East Chicago, IN, May, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). Integrating digital video and preparing curriculum for school year 2007-2008. Presentation at Lake Ridge School Corporation, Gary, IN, May, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). Podcasting with Audacity. Presentation at Lake Ridge School Corporation, Gary, IN, April, 2007.
Trekles, A. (2007). Getting the most out of Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash. Presentation at Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette, IN, April, 2007.
Instructional technology EdTech grant facilitator and consultant, Lake Ridge Schools (2006 – 2007). Courses and workshops include: eight-week technology-assisted pedagogy online course in summer 2006 and 2007; technology integration training, podcasting and videocasting workshops.
Trekles, A. (2006). Spreadsheets and high school lessons. Presentation at Michigan City Area Schools, Michigan City, IN, July, 2006.
Trekles, A. (2006-2007) Developed and delivered online 8-week summer course for technology curriculum development to English teachers at Calumet High School, Gary, IN. June-August, 2006 and July-September 2007.
Trekles, A. (2006). “Keybo” and developing integrated lessons that teach keyboarding skills. Presentation at Lake Ridge School Corporation, Gary, IN, March 2006.
Trekles, A. (2006). Inspiration and Kidspiration. Presentation at East Chicago Public Schools, East Chicago, IN, March 2006.
Trekles, A. (2006). Integration of concept mapping software. Presentation at Lake Ridge School Corporation, Gary, IN, February 2006.
Trekles, A. (2005-2006). Inspiration and Kidspiration workshops. Two Presentations at School Town of Highland, Highland, IN, October 2005 and January 2006.
Trekles, A. (2005). Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004. Presentation at Batesville Community Schools, Batesville, IN, September 2005.
Trekles, A. (2003). Fun with Inspiration and Kidspiration. Presentation at School Town of Highland, Highland, IN, December 2003.

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