Glenn Johnson, M.L.S.
Email: gfj100@psu.edu
Professional Employment History
Web Communications – (2018 – present)
Nation Institute of Statistical Sciences
www.niss.org
Senior Lecturer, Instructional Designer – (2002 – 2017)
Department of Statistics
Eberly College of Science
Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Senior Lecturer, Instructional Designer – (2002-2012)
John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences;
Department of Statistics, Eberly College of Science
Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Project Manager, Penn State’s e-Portfolio Initiative – (2002-2009) Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Lead Teacher, Chief Administrative Officer – (1999-2002) Centre Learning Community Charter School, State College, Pennsylvania
Instructional Designer – (1995-1999) Educational Technology Services – World Campus, Center for Academic Computing, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
School Library Media Specialist – (1989-1995) State College Area Jr. High, State College, Pennsylvania
School Library Media Specialist – (1986-1989) Ralph W. Perry Jr. High, New Hartford, New York
Computing Center Coordinator – (1985-1986) Syracuse University School Of Information Studies
Teacher, Social Studies, Computer Education – (1981-1985) International School of Prague, Prague, Czechoslovakia
Teacher, U.S. & New York State History – (1980-1981) Malone Junior High School, Malone, New York
Education
Doctoral Studies, Instructional Systems, Penn State University, University Park, PA
M.L.S., Library Science, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
B.A., History, Education, Hope College, Holland, Michigan
Publications
Peer Reviewed
Zimmerman, W., & Johnson, G. (in press). Exploring Factors Related to Completion of an Online Undergraduate-Level Introductory Statistics Course, Online Learning Journal.
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Gao, M., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. (Under review). Computer-automated approach for scoring short essays in an introductory statistics course. Journal of Statistics Education.
Young, D., Johnson, G. Rosenberger, J. & Chow, M. (2015). The Challenges in Developing an Online Applied Statistics Program: Lessons Learned at Penn State University, The American Statistician. 69(3) 213-220.
Johnson, G., Rosenberger, J. & Chow, M. (September, 2014). The Importance of ‘Setting the Stage’: Maximizing the Benefits of Peer Review of Teaching. eLearn Magazine.
Johnson, G. , Swain, J. (2012). Professional Development and Collaboration Tools. In K. Mastrian & D. McGonigle (Eds.) Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge. 2nd edition, Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Thornton, L., Ferris, N., Johnson, G., Kidwai, K., & Ching, Y. (2011). The Impact of an e-Portfolio Program in a Music Education Curriculum. Journal of Music Teacher Education. 20(10) 1-13.
Kidwai, K., Johnson, G., Hsieh, P. H., & Hu, Rui. (2010). Promoting Reflective Thinking through E-portfolios–A Practitioner’s Guide. In N. Buzzetto-More (Ed.) Informing, Educating, Assessing, and Managing Effectively With e-Portfolios: Applications in Education, Business, and Public Service. Informing Science Press.
Johnson, G. (2008). e-Portfolios: Processing and Dissemination of Professional Accomplishments. In K. Mastrian & D. McGonigle (Eds.) Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Johnson, G. & Rayman, J.R. (2007) e-Portfolio – A Student Affairs / Faculty Collaboration. In J. Garis (Ed.) Emerging Student ePortfolios: Opportunities for Student Affairs: New Directions for Student Services Sourcebook Series. Jossey-Bass.
Johnson, G., Hsieh, P. H., & Kidwai, K. (2007). Perceived Value and Persistence of Web Publishing Skills: Implications for e-Portfolio Systems. International Journal on E-Learning, 6, 3.
Johnson, G., & DiBiase, D. (2004). Keeping the Horse Before the Cart: Penn State’s Approach to e-Portfolio“. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 27(4) 18-26.
McNitt, A. S. & Johnson, G. (2001). Active Learning Through Distance Education: Design and Implementation of Turfgrass Soil Laboratory.International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. (9) 91-94.
Johnson, G., Schell, C. & Wright, N. (1998). The Library Media Center: Growth and Change. In Z. Berge & M. Collins (Eds.) Wired Together: The Online Classroom in K-12. (pp. 155-163) Hampton Press.
Non-refereed Publications
Johnson, G. (April 15 & May 1, 2013). Can Online Learning Scale Without Losing Quality? Distance Education Report, Magna Publications (published in two parts).
Johnson, G. (2005). The Challenges of Programmatic Implementation: Strategies for Transforming a Curriculum. Conference Proceedings of the European Institute for e-Learning’s 3rd International Conference on the ePortfolio. Cambridge, United Kingdom .
John A. Dutton e-Education Institute Reports
Johnson, G. (June, 2007). Survey of Undergraduate Student Use of Penn State Web Space Accounts, (published twice a year beginning Dec. 2002 – present). https://www.e-education.psu.edu/research/projects/webusage .
Johnson, G. (January, 2004). Programmatic Implementations of e-Portfolio. https://www.e-education.psu.edu/portfolio/implementation.
Staub, J. & Johnson, G. (April, 2003). Assessment of On-line Student Portfolio Initiatives at Big-10 and Other Institutions”. https://www.e-education.psu.edu/files/benchmarking_03.pdf .
Multimedia Software Development
Johnson, K.E. & Johnson, G. (1998). Teachers Understanding Teaching. A Multimedia Hypertext Tool. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishing Company.
Conference Presentations & Workshops
Invited Sessions
Johnson, G. “Teaching Statistics Online – A Fatal Recipe or a Delightful Surprise?”, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May, 2015.
Johnson, G. Workshop: “Delivering and Evaluating an Online Program”, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May, 2015.
Johnson, G. Workshop: “Design and Development of Online Courses”, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May, 2015.
Johnson, G. & Shumway, D., “Supporting Statistical Consultant Decision-Making within a Case-based Learning Environment”, International Conference on the Teaching of Statistics, Flagstaff, Arizona, July, 2014.
Johnson, G. “Retooling and Refueling: Sharing Lifewide Learning through e-Portfolios”, 2009 Hendrick Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference, State College, PA, May, 2009.
Johnson, G. “Critical Conversations: Assessment and Portfolios in 1:1 Schools: How Can 1:1 Access Enhance Self, Peer, and Teacher Reflections and Communication?”, One-to-One Computing Conference, State College, PA, April, 2009.
Johnson, G., Chen, H. and Cambridge, D. “How can we use ePortfolios to help students reflect upon and improve their learning? “, Day of Dialogue on ePortfolios: West Coast Summit, San Francisco State University, February, 2009.
Johnson, G. “e-Portfolios, Evidence & Assessment: What Connection Makes Sense? “, Making Learning Visible: Forum on ePortfolios K-16 and College Undergraduates, Boston University, September, 2008.
Johnson, G. “E-Portfolios: Success Guide for Student and Faculty Development”, HigherEd Hero Audiocast, September, 2008.
Johnson, G. “e-Portfolios: New Opportunities for a Timeless Instructional Strategy?”, Moderator, Innovate -Live Webcast, June, 2007.
Johnson, G. “Program Assessment and e-Portfolios”, Invited Panelist, SUNY Conference on e-Portfolios, SUNY College at Brockport, April, 2006.
Johnson, G. “e-Portfolios: Implementation Strategies for Teaching and Learning”, Academic Impressions, Web Conference, August, 2006.
Johnson, G. “Penn State’s e-Portfolio Initiative “, Invited Workshop, Ithaca College, April, 2004.
Johnson, G. “e-Portfolio Initiatives – Penn State’s Experience”, Invited Workshop, Adelphia University, May, 2003.
International Conference Presentations
Zimmerman, W. A., Gao, M., Johnson, G., Spencer, D. A., & Philtron, D. Pilot of a simulation-based inference (SBI) approach in an online undergraduate-level introductory statistics course. Presentation in the topic-contributed session: Teaching introductory statistics using simulation-based inference methods, sponsored by the Section on Statistical Education, Joint Statistical Meetings, Baltimore, August, 2017.
Montgomery, K., Gardner, A. M., Klick, K., Ricci, Z., Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Johnson, N., Poster: “Online statistics tutoring at the college level”, United States Conference on Teaching Statistics, State College, PA, May, 2017.
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. (October 26, 2016). Computer-based approach for measuring changes in introductory statistics students’ knowledge structures. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Shumway, D. (October 26, 2016). Using attitudes and anxieties to predict end-of-course outcomes in online and face-to-face introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT.
Zimmerman, W., & Johnson, G., Poster: “Improving Retention in an Online Introductory Statistics Course “, Joint Statistical Meetings, Chicago, August, 2016.
Chow, M., Johnson, G. & Rosenberger, J., Poster: “Innovative Content Development for the Applied Statistics Graduate Programs at Penn State”, Joint Statistical Meetings, Chicago, August, 2016.
Zimmerman, W., & Johnson, G., Using Blueprints to Align Learning Objectives and Assessments, Electronic Conference on the Teaching of Statistics, May, 2016.
Chow, M., Johnson, G. & Rosenberger, J., Poster: “Applied Statistics at Penn State: Maximizing the Peer Review of Teaching”, Joint Statistical Meetings, Seattle, August, 2015.
Chow, M., Johnson, G., Rosenberger, J. & Roths, S., Poster: ” Applied Statistics at Penn State Online: Maximizing the Peer Review of Teaching“, Joint Statistical Meetings, Seattle, August, 2015.
Chow, M., Johnson, G., Rosenberger, J. & Roths, S., Poster: “Is This Applied Statistics: A Concept Map”, Joint Statistical Meetings, Boston, August, 2014.
Clark, L., Chow, M., Johnson, G. & Rosenberger, J., Poster: “Initiatives in Applied Statistics Graduate Programs at Penn State”, Joint Statistical Meetings, Boston, August, 2014.
Johnson, G. & Chow, M., Poster: “The Evolution of an Online Program in Applied Statistics at Penn State”, Joint Statistical Meetings, Montreal, Canada, August, 2013.
Johnson, G., “Can Online Learning Scale Without Losing Quality?”, Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, Orlando, Florida, October, 2012.
Johnson, G. & Swain J. , “From Creation to Assessment: Facilitating Transparency in Learning”, Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning’s first International Conference, Boston, July , 2010.
Johnson, G., “Searching for e-Portfolio Stickiness: A Call for the Development to Support the Select Process”, European Institute for e-Learning’s 4th International Conference on the ePortfolio, Oxford, UK, October, 2006.
Johnson, G., “Corpus Linguistics and Electronic Portfolios: Making Student Learning Visible”, Centre for Recording Achievement Research Seminar, Oxford, UK , October, 2006.
Johnson, G., “The Challenges of Programmatic Implementation: Strategies for Transforming a Curriculum”, European Institute for e-Learning’s 3rd International Conference on the ePortfolio, Cambridge, UK, October, 2005.
National Conference Presentations
Zimmerman, W. A., Kang, H. B., Kim, K., Johnson, G., Clariana, R., & Zhang, F. Computer-based approach for measuring changes in introductory statistics students’ knowledge structures. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT, October 2016.
Zimmerman, W. A., Johnson, G., & Shumway, D. Using attitudes and anxieties to predict end-of-course outcomes in online and face-to-face introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Trumbull, CT, October, 2016
Austin, S., Gao, M. & Johnson, G., Poster: “Tools that Empower Instructors to Develop Web-based Statistical Examples”, US Conference on the Teaching of Statistics, University Park, Pennsylvania, May, 2015.
Johnson, G., Poster: “Interested in Experimenting with Clickers? This Free Technology Has Never Been Easier!”, US Conference on the Teaching of Statistics, University Park, Pennsylvania, May, 2015.
Rosenberger, J., Eilertson, K., Niu, X., Lengerich, R. & Johnson, G., Poster: “Training Statistical Consultants Using Case-Based Examples”, Conference on Statistical Practice, Tampa, Florida, February, 2014.
Johnson, G. and Halm, M. “Gather-It: Penn State’s Open-Source Application for Managing Evidence of Student Learning”, 2011 National Assessment Institute , Indianapolis, IN, November, 2011.
Johnson, G., Halm, M. and Swain, J. “Managing Evidence of Student Learning: Penn State’s Open-Source Application for Program Assessment”, EDUCAUSE, Philadelphia, PA, October, 2011.
Johnson, G. and Halm, M.”Assessment Management: Deploying a Simple, Local, and Collaborative Solution with WebLion”, EDUCAUSE, Denver, CO, November, 2009.
Johnson, G. and Reese, M. “Assessing Impact: e-Portfolios in Higher Education”, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference EDUCAUSE, Philadelphia, PA, January, 2009.
Johnson, G., and Halm, M. “Assessment Management, WebLion & e-Portfolios: Making the Connection Work!”, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference EDUCAUSE, Philadelphia, PA, January, 2009.
Kidwai, K., Johnson, G., Ching, Y., Thornton, L., & Ferris, N., “The role of e-portfolios in a preservice music education program: Understanding the impact of a programmatic implementation of an instructional strategy.” Paper discussion session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA., April, 2009.
Hsieh, P., Johnson, G., Kidwai, K., Han, H., & Hu, R. “Reflective thinking in e-Portfolios: Implementation and evaluation.” Concurrent session at the Technology Enhanced Learning Conference (TELearn), Taiwan, July, 2007.
Johnson, G., “Monitoring e-Portfolio Activity: Increased Involvement, Evolving Questions”, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education’s E-Learn 2004 Conference, Washington, DC, November, 2004.
Johnson, G., “Supporting Learning Across a Program of Study: Penn State’s Experiences with e-Portfolios”, HighEdWebDev 2004 Conference, Rochester, NY, October, 2004.
Johnson, G., “Penn State’s e-Portfolio Initiative” at the Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education (C-CUE) Technology Summit, Oglebay, West Virginia, May 2004.
Johnson, G., “e-Portfolios: Two Approaches for Transforming Curriculum and Promoting Student Learning” at the EDUCAUSE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Baltimore, MD, Jan, 2004.
Johnson, G., “Teachers Understanding Teaching: A Cognitive Flexibility Hypertext Approach to Second Language Teacher Education” at the Computer Support for Collaborative Learning ’95 in Bloomington, Indiana, October, 1995.
Johnson, G., “The Use of Animation in Presenting Dynamic Concepts in Nutrition” at the IVLA International Conference, University Park, PA, October, 1997.
Johnson, G., “Visual Metaphor and Bio-behavioral Health” at the IVLA International Conference, University Park, PA, October, 1997
Johnson, G., “Multimedia Technology as a Means of Fostering Teacher Learning and Development” at the AERA National Convention, Chicago, March, 1997.
Johnson, G., “Teachers Understanding Teaching: A Cognitive Flexibility Hypertext Approach to Second Language Teacher Education” at the AECT National Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana, February, 1996.
Freeman, D., Johnson, K. & Johnson, G. “Multimedia Technology as a Means of Fostering Teacher Learning and Development”, Third International Conference on Teacher Education in Second Language Teaching, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, March, 1995.
Conference Presentations at Penn State
Potter, M. & Johnson, G., “H5P and Learning Locker,” Learning Design Summer Camp, University Park, July, 2016.
Smith, K., Niu, X., Bomiriya, R. and Johnson, G. “Dashboards to Manage Student Project Work: Innovations in Statistical Consulting,” The 2014 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, March, 2014.
Johnson, G., Shumway, D. “Developing an Open-Source Case Based Environment to Support Higher Order Learning ,” The 2014 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, March, 2014.
Wang, J., Johnson, G., Poster: “Developing an Open-Source Case Based Environment to Support Higher Order Learning ,” The 2014 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, March, 2014.
Johnson, G., and Weinstein, S. “Assessment Data Management”, The Learning Outcomes Assessment: Building a Culture for Institutional Effectiveness Conference, Penn State Harrisburg, April 2010.
Johnson, G., Halm, M. “Hands-On Learning: The Gather-It! Assessment Management Tool,” The 2010 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, March, 2010.
Kleit, A., Kidwai, K., Spielvogel, E. and Johnson, G. “Immersing Students in Markets: Using Current Web Technologies to Design Multiplayer Role-Playing Simulations,” The 2010 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, March , 2010.
Johnson, G. “Assessment at Penn State: Sharing and Creating Assessment Stories”, The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, May, 2009.
Burlingame, P., Burns, R., Johnson, G. and Salem, M. “Engaging Students with Program Learning Outcomes Using Blogs,” The 2009 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, April, 2009.
Johnson, G., “Sharing Your Leadership Qualities: Your Electronic Portfolio at Penn State”, Penn State Leadership Conference, University Park, PA, March, 2007.
Ferris, N., & Johnson, G. “Know It? Now SHOW it!: The Implementation of Music Education’s e-Portfolio Process”, 2006 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, April, 2006.
Johnson, G., “e-Portfolio Activity at Penn State: Benefits and Current Challenges” at the Web 2004 Conference, University Park, PA, June, 2004.
Johnson, G., “e-Portfolio as a Tool for Integrating Life Experience with Academic Experience” at Colloquy 2004, University Park, PA, May, 2004.
Johnson, G., “Develop Your e-Portfolio with portfolio.psu.edu” at the Web 2003 Conference, University Park, PA, June, 2003.
Johnson, G. “Penn State’s e-Portfolio Initiative” at the Big 10 Career Services Conference, University Park, PA, June, 2003.
Johnson, G. “e-Portfolios as a Student Development Tool”, The Mid-Atlantic Association of College and University Housing Officers Conference, University Park, PA, October, 2002.
Johnson, G., “Penn State’s e-Portfolio Initiative”, The Advising at the Speed of Light Conference, DUS, University Park, PA, September, 2002.
Conference Presentations & Workshops – Distance Learning
Johnson, G., “Creating Learning Environments for Distant Learners using WebCT” at the WebCT Conference, Vancouver, BC, June, 1999.
Johnson, G., “Using WebCT to create an online course presence.” a workshop for teacher educators at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, June, 1999.
Johnson, G., “Using WebCT to create an online course presence.” a workshop for teacher educators at St. Francis College , Loretto, PA, May, 1999.
Johnson, G., “Harness the Power of the World Wide Web” and “Getting on the Internet”, two workshops for nutrition educators at the Dietitians of Canada National Conference, Wolfville, NS, June, 1998.
Johnson, G., “Using WebCT to create an online course presence.” a two day workshop for teacher educators at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, May, 1998.
Johnson, G., “Evaluating Resources in Cyberspace” a workshop for the Society of Nutrition Educators – Canada , Montreal, CA, June, 1997
Johnson, G., “Instructional Technology and Models of Learning” at the National Food Service Management Institute, Technology Task Force in University Park, PA, January, 1996.
Conference Presentations – Libraries and Information Problem Solving
Johnson, G., “School Change and the Role of the School Library Media Specialist” at the AECT National Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana, February, 1996.
Johnson, G., & Carr, A. “Change-Design, Learning and Technology”, Pennsylvania School Library Association’s State Conference, Hershey, PA, April 1995.
Johnson, G., “Solving Information Problems at the Junior High Level: A Process Approach”, at the Educational Media Association of New Jersey’s State Conference, December 1992 & December 1993.
Johnson, G., “Solving Information Problems at the Junior High Level: A Process Approach”, at the International Association of School Librarian’s Annual Conference, Everett, Washington, July, 1991.
Johnson, G., “Solving Information Problems at the Junior High Level: A Process Approach”, at the Pennsylvania Middle School Association’s State Conference, State College, PA, March 1991 & April 1994.
Johnson, G., “One Approach Towards Implementing the Regent’s Action Plan and the Integration of Library and Information Skills,” at the School Library Media Section’s State Conference, Rochester, New York, April, 1988.
Grants
Center for Online Innovation in Learning: Research Initiation Grants Program, Penn State University, “Developing an Open-Source Case Based Environment to Support Higher Order Learning”, $25,000 grant awarded December, 2012.
Teaching
EMSC 302: ESP Orientation – this online course is the orientation course for the Energy and Sustainability Policy Program in EMS, each semester beginning Fall 2010.
EMSC 300: Building a Professional e-Portfolio – co-taught this resident instruction course with EMS faculty, Spring semesters, 2003 through 2009.
INSYS 447: Instructional Multimedia – served as an instructor for this resident instruction course, Fall, 2002.
INSYS 400: Introduction to Instructional Technology – I served as an instructor for this distance education course through Penn State’s World Campus, Spring, 1999.
Service
Eberly College of Science, Climate and Diversity Committee, (2014 – present).
Department of Statistics, Climate and Diversity Committee, (2014 – present).
Department of Statistics Ombudsman, (2014 – present).
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Institutes Fixed-Term & Research Faculty Promotion Committee, (2009 – 2011).
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Fixed-Term & Research Faculty Advisory Committee, (2008 – 2011).
WebLion Development Team, Information Technology Services, developing a stand-along open source web application that supports program level assessment of student learning, (Spring 2008 – 2012).
Committee on Cocurricular Learning, Division of Student Affairs, (Spring 2007 – 2012).
University e-Portfolio Planning Committee, Information Technology Service, (Spring 2002 – 2012).
International Coalition for Electronic Portfolio Research – Member, Cohort III – Spring 2006 through Spring 2009.
Penn State’s e-Portfolio Requirements Committee Member – Spring and Summer of 2006.
IMS – Development Committee e-Portfolio – supporting the publication of interoperability specifications for e-Portfolios. (2004)
OSPI – e-Portfolio Research Workgroup – collecting, organizing and disseminating research information about e-Portfolios. (2004 – 2005)
Organized and implemented Penn State’s first e-Portfolio Information Fair, February, 2005.
Honors / Other
Faculty Mentoring Award, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Penn State University, 2003
Finalist, Pennsylvania “Teacher of the Year”, 1994
Graduate Assistantship 1994-1995, Penn State University