Jim Flowers

updated August 17yh, 2009

The online, graduate courses I teach include the following:

These graduate courses are part of Ball State University's online Master of Arts degrees in Technology Education and in Career & Technical Education.

Curriculum Vitae

Available as a Word document in Ball State's format at http://jcflowers1.iweb.bsu.edu/vitajimflowers.doc

Current Employment:

Current Appointments:

    2001-Present, Director of Online Education, Department of Technology, BSU

    2004-Present, a Graduate Program Advisor, Master of Arts in Technology Education. Department of Technology, BSU

Academic Employment:

Formal Education:

Strengths:

    I consider my greatest strengths to be creativity, technical ability, enthusiasm, love of teaching, respect for human dignity, respect for the environment, and the ability to critically yet positively assess and offer creative insight. My recent interests include online education, technology assessment, reusable learning objects, cognitive dialog in online courses, rapid prototyping, laser machining, and 3D imaging.

Current Professional Membership:

Current Committee Membership:

    Animal Care and Use Committee, BSU (2001 - 2010)

    Reviewer, Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, (2000 - Present)

    BS in Technology Education Program Committee, Department of Technology, BSU (1996 - Present)

    Distance Education Review Committee, BSU (2005 - Present)

    Editorial Advisory Board, TIES Magazine (1995 - Present)

    Graduate Committee, Department of Technology, BSU (1996 - Present)

    Immersive Learning Committee, Department of Technology, BSU (2007)

    International Review Board, International Journal of Doctoral Studies (2006 - Present)

    International Program Committee. The IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education. The International Association of Science and Technology for Development. (2006 - Present)

    Scholarship Advisory Committee, BSU (2004 - Present)

    Sustainability Committee, Department of Technology, BSU (2007 - Present)

    [Doctoral and Master's students' committees]

Publications:

(* indicates a refereed article; ** indicates a book; *** indicates a book chapter)

Rose, M.A. & Flowers, J.C. (2008). Technology assessment: A graduate course to build decision-making skills. Proceedings of the 2008 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. Retrieved September 12, 2008, from http://www.asee.org/.

Xu, R. & Flowers, J. C. (2008). Flexographic platemaking using rapid prototyping technologies, Proceedings of TAGA 60th Annual Technical Conference, TAGA Press, Rochester, NY.

Baltzer, H., Lazaros, E., & Flowers, J., (2007). Review of doctoral programs in technical education. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 44(2), 37-59. Retrieved October 2, 2008 from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v44n2/pdf/baltzer.pdf *

Flowers, J., & Cotton, S. (2007.) Impacts of student categorization of their online discussion contributions. American J. of Distance Education, 21(2), 93-104.*

Flowers, J., & Baltzer, H. (2006). Perceived demand for online and hybrid doctoral programs in technical education. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 43(4), 39-56.* Retrieved from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v43n4/pdf/flowers.pdf

Flowers, J., & Baltzer, H. (2006). Hiring technical education faculty: Vacancies, criteria, and attitudes toward online doctoral degrees. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 43(3), 29-44.* Retrieved from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v43n3/pdf/flowers.pdf

Flowers, J., & Cotton, S. (2006). Student self review: Impacts on future class discussion. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI, proceeding retrieved from http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/06_4028.pdf.

Cotton, S., & Flowers, J. (2006). Online master’s degree in CTE from Ball State. News & Views, 4(1), 4. Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education.

Flowers, J. (2005). The effect of online delivery on graduate enrollment. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 42(4), 7-24.* retrieved from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v42n4/pdf/flowers.pdf

Flowers, J. (2005). Ideation: It’s more than just brainstorming. In D. Reddy (Ed.), Creativity at workplace: An introduction (pp. 29–42). Hyderabad, India: ICFAI University Press.***

Flowers, J. (2005). Usability testing in technology education. The Technology Teacher, 64(8), 17-19.*

Flowers, J. (2005). Lessons to consider: Distance and distributed learning environments from student and faculty perspectives. In W. L. Havice & P. A. Havice, (Eds.), Distance and distributed learning environments: Perspectives and strategies: 54th yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher Education. New York: Glencoe McGraw-Hill.***

Ali, N. S., Hodson-Carlton, K., Ryan, M., Flowers, J., Rose, M. A., and Wayda, V. (2005). Online education: Needs assessment for faculty development. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 36(1), 32-38.* Retrieved Jan. 28, 2005 from http://proquest.umi.com/pqdlink?index=9&did=782490161&SrchMode=3&sid=1&Fmt=6&VInst=PROD&V
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Flowers, J., & Rose, M. A. (2002). Under review: Educating Teachers of Science, Mathematics, and Technology: New Practices for the New Millennium. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 39(3), 146-153. (Appeared March, 2004) retrieved from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v39n3/flowers.html

Flowers, J., (2003). Under review: Handbook of Distance Education. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 40(4), 64-72. (Appeared January, 2004) retrieved from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v40n4/flowers.html

Flowers, J., & Cotton, S. (2003). Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education: Now 100% online. Tech Directions, 63(2), 22-23. 

Rose, M. A., & Flowers, J. (2003). Assigning learning roles to promote critical discussions during problem-based learning. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI. Conference proceeding retrieved from http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/03_73.pdf

Hodson Carlton, K. E., Sitkberg, L. L., Flowers, J. & Scheibel, P. (2003). Overview of distance education in nursing: Where are we now and where are we going? In M. H. Oermann & K. T. Heinrich (Eds.), Annual Review of Nursing Education: Vol. 1 (pp. 165-189). New York: Springer.***

Flowers, J., & Moniz, M. (2002). Rapid prototyping in technology education. The Technology Teacher, 62(3), 7-11.*

Flowers, J., & Scheetz, D. (2002). A Master of Arts in Tech Ed: Finally online. Tech Directions, 62(3), 35-36.

Scheetz, D., & Flowers, J. (2002). Ball State University begins offering an online master's degree in Technology Education. J of the Technology Educators of Indiana, 15, 17.

Flowers, J., & Kirkwood, J. (2002). Now on the Web: Elementary technology education for teachers. Technology and Children, 6(3), 9-10.

Flowers, J. (2001). Online learning needs in technology education. J of Technology Education, 13(1), 17-30.*

Flowers, J. (2001). The value of humor in technology education. The Technology Teacher, 60(8), 10-13.*

Flowers, J. (2000). 3D laser scanning in technology education. The Technology Teacher, 60(3), 27-30.*

Kaufman, A., & Flowers, J. (2000). More low-cost technology projects. Ann Arbor, MI: Prakken.**

Flowers, J. (2000). Laser machining in technology education. The Technology Teacher, 59(8), 7-11.*

    Flowers, J. (2000). Activities that teach about using technology. TTTe.*

    Flowers, J. (1999). An outline for the study of using technology. Journal of Industrial Technology, 15(2).*

    Flowers, J. (1998). Photography: An integrated technology education approach. The Technology Teacher, 58(3), 23-26.*

    Flowers, J. (1998). Improving female enrollment in tech ed. The Technology Teacher, 58(2), 21-25.*

    Flowers, J. (1998). Problem solving in technology education: A Taoist perspective. Journal of Technology Education 10(1), 20-26.*

    Flowers, J. (1998). Curriculum, methods, and males: Problems and solutions to low female enrollment in college and pre-college technological courses. WEPAN 1998 Conference Proceedings: Women in Engineering Conference, June 14-16, 1998, Seattle, WA.

    Flowers, J. (1998). Rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and MIDI. Technology Education Report, 10(2), 26-27.

    Flowers, J., & Rose, M. A. (1998). Mirror, mirror, on the wall. The Technology Teacher, 57(5), 32-34.*

    Flowers, J. (1997). Teaching the historical perspective - Should we or shouldn't we? The Technology Teacher, 57(4), 7-8.

    Flowers, J. (1997). A seamless transition from the community college to the university. Journal of Industrial Technology, 13(2), 40-41.*

    Flowers, J., & Musselman, L. (1997). Women's Creative Connection, A World Wide Web site highlighting the art of Ball State University's women faculty, students and alumnae. (No longer available)

    Flowers, J. (1997). Tips for grouping students. Technology Education Report, 9(2), 11-12.

    Kaufman, A., & Flowers, J. (1996). Trash bag balloon: Introducing aircraft to elementary tech ed students. Tech Directions, 56(5), 14-15.

    Flowers, J. (1996). Overlooked technologies. Tech Directions, 56(4), 39-40.

    Kaufman, A., & Flowers, J. (1996). Technology projects for the classroom. Ann Arbor, MI: Prakken.**

    Flowers, J. (1996). Female educators and students assess gender equity in Technology Education. Glen Allen, VA: Virginia Vocational Curriculum and Resource Center.**

    Kaufman, A., & Flowers, J. (1996). Low cost activities for technology education [Monograph]. The Technology Bank (No. 96-492). Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association.

    Flowers, J. (1995). Overcoming the barriers: Technology Education as a career choice for women. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 2(1&2), 17-32.*

    Flowers, J. (1995). Technology Education enrollment up 6% in Virginia. Technology Trends of Virginia, Fall: 2-4.

    Flowers, J. (1995). Women in technology: Increasing the number of female teachers and students. WEPAN 1995 Conference Proceedings: Women in Engineering Conference, June 4-6, 1995, Wash., DC.

    Flowers, J. (1994). Ideation techniques: Brainstorming and beyond [Monograph]. The Technology Bank (No. 94-365). Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association.

    Kaufman, A., & Flowers, J. (1994). Solar electricity: Technical developments and teaching strategies [Monograph]. The Technology Bank (No. 94-366). Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association.

    Flowers, J. & Ritz, J. (1994). Cooperative learning in technology: Monograph 13. Virginia Council on Technology Teacher Education. Richmond, VA: Technology Education Service, Virginia Department of Education.

    Flowers, J. (1994). Attention to language: Tips for technology teachers. The Technology Teacher, 53(5), 27-30.*

    Flowers, J. (1994). Female and total enrollment in technology education in Virginia. Technology Trends of Virginia, Fall: 2-14.

    Flowers, J. (1994). Applied philosophy in technology education. The Technology Teacher, 53(4), 6-7.*

    Flowers, J. (1993). Resources in technology: Technology of music. Resources in Technology, Volume 10 (pp. 17-24). Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association.

    Flowers, J. (1993). Resources in technology: Technology of music. The Technology Teacher, 52(7), 9-26.

    Flowers, J. (1993). Language in technology education [Monograph]. The Technology Bank (No. 93-273). Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association.

    Flowers, J. (1992). Contrasting approaches to the determination of curriculum. The Technology Teacher, 51(8),29-31.*

    Gardner, D., Flowers, J., & Elder, T. (1992). Microscopic characteristics of filled and extended phenol-formaldehyde resin adhesive bonds. J. of Adhesion Science and Technology, 6(10), 1147-1156.*

    Flowers, J. (1990). The effect of board grade on yellow-poplar millwork cutting yield. (unpublished Ph.D. dissertation) College of Agriculture and Forestry, West Virginia Univ., Morgantown, WV.

    Flowers, J., Hassler, C. & Luppold, W. (1990). Utilization of yellow-poplar in the architectural moulding and millwork industry. Forest Products J., 40(10), 35-38.*

    Gardner, D., Elder, T., Flowers, J., & Waage, S. (1990). Bonding flakeboard with filled and extended phenol-formaldehyde resin. 1990 Wood Adhesive Symposium Proceedings. Forest Products Research Society, Madison, WI.

    Flowers, J. (1986). A survey of modern lute construction techniques for the novice. (unpublished master's project), West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. 

Presentations:

    2009. "FD Model: Overcoming attitudinal and infrastructure barriers to enfranchise remote faculty." Co-Presenter with Catherine Pearsall and Kay Hodson Carlton. Distance Teaching and Learning 2009 Conference, Madison, WI. August 6, 2009.

    2009. "Usability engineering research that students can do." International Technology Education Conferences, Louisville, KY, March 27, 2009.

    2008. "A graduate course to build decision-making skills." Co-presenter with Mary Annette Rose. American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008.

    2008. "Flexographic platemaking using rapid prototyping technologies." Co-presenter with Renmei Xu. TAGA 60th Annual Technical Conference, San Francisco, CA, March 16-19, 2008.

    2008. "Variety among technical / technology education doctoral programs." Co-presenter with Edward Lazaros, Co-author with Edward Lazaros and Holly Baltzer. International Technology Education Conferences, Salt Lake City, UT, February 21, 2008.

    2007. "Are we ready for online doctorates?" Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV. December 14, 2007.

    2007. "Demand vs. Hiring Attitudes for Online Doctoral Technical Education." Distance Teaching and Learning 2007 Conference, Madison, WI. August 10, 2007.

    2007. "Adobe Macromedia Breeze Meeting." Co-Presenter with Tom Person, Doug Shepelak and Kristina Coburn.  Conference on Technology Enhanced Teaching in Distance Education. BSU, Muncie, IN, Feb. 16, 2007.

    2007. "Optimizing the use of discussion boards." Co-Presenter with Sam Cotton.  Conference on Technology Enhanced Teaching in Distance Education. BSU, Muncie, IN, Feb. 16, 2007.

    2006. "Creative faculty uses of Breeze." Co-Presenter with George Elvin and Jason Johnson, Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System 2nd Wednesday @ Noon Virtual Brownbag. Indianapolis, IN. October 11, 2006. (Streaming video:  http://interactive.ihets.org/p14204887/)

    2006. "Student self-review: impacts on future class discussion." Co-presenter with Sam Cotton, Distance Teaching and Learning 2006 Conference, Madison, WI. August 4, 2006.

    2006. "Improving engagement through a learning objects approach" [online reprise.] Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System 2nd Wednesday @ Noon Virtual Brownbag. Indianapolis, IN. April 12, 2006. (Streaming video:  http://interactive.ihets.org/p16036221/)

    2006. "Student-developed usability tests." International Technology Education Association Annual Conference, March 24, 2006, Baltimore, MD.

    2006. "Teaching reverse engineering and digital fabrication." ATAIN Conference: Digital Fabrication: Focus on Indiana. Muncie, IN. March 27, 2006. (Streaming video at time 36:50 of http://mediaserver.ihets.org/vod/iin/iin_2.wmv.)

    2006. "A choice for doctoral education?" Co-author with Holly Baltzer. International Technology Education Association Conference. San Antonio, TX. March 16, 2006.

    2006. "A learning objects frame of mind." Presenter, Ball State University Libraries Faculty Showcase. Muncie, IN. Feb. 23, 2006

    2005. "Improving engagement through a learning objects approach." Invited Presenter, Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System All-Partners Conference, Indianapolis, IN. April 15, 2005.

    2005. "Helping students conduct formal technology assessments." Presenter, ITEA Conference, Kansas City, MO. April 4, 2005.

    2004. "Connecting research with online teaching: A successful collaborative project." Poster Session Co-presenter with Marilyn Ryan, Nagia Ali, Kay Hodson-Carlton, Mary Annette Rose, and Valerie Wayda. Ball State University Teaching & Learning Conference 6. April 9, 2004, Muncie, IN.

    2004. "The Effect of Online Delivery on Enrollment in a Master's in Technology Education," CTTE Poster Session Presenter, ITEA Conference, Albuquerque, NM. March, 2004.

    2003. "Three Tools of Online Career & Technical Education," Co-presenter with Sam Cotton, ACTE Convention, Orlando, FL. December, 2003.

    2003. "Two Online Masters: Lessons Learned," Presenter, ACTE Convention, Orlando, FL. December, 2003.

    2003. "Assigning Learning Roles to Promote Critical Discussions During Problem-Based Learning," Co-Presenter with Annette Rose, Distance Teaching and Learning 2003 Conference, Madison, WI. August 15, 2003.

    2003. "View from a Successful Recipient and Reviewer," Presenter, Ins and Outs of IHETS. Ball State University, Muncie, IN. May 21, 2003.

    2003. "Cognitive Role Assignment in an Online Problem-Based Technology Assessment Activity," Co-presenter with Annette Rose, ITEA Conference, Nashville, TN.

    2003. "Online Technology Education Masters: Year One Update," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Nashville, TN.

    2003. "Teaching with Repurposeable HTML Learning Objects," Presenter, Midwest Educational Technology Conference, St. Louis, MO. Jan. 28, 2003.

    2002. "Repurposeable HTML Learning Objects," Presenter, Ivy Tech Technology Day, Bloomington, IN.

    2002. "Online Course Showcase: Technology, Use and Assessment," Presenter, Distance Teaching and Learning 2002 Conference, Madison, WI.

    2002. "A Little Humor in our Teaching," Keynote Presenter, Ivy Tech State College, Region 5 Technology Employees Banquet. Kokomo, IN.

    2002. "Problem-based Learning in an Online Course on Technology Assessment," Co-presenter with Annette Rose, ITEA Conference, Columbus, OH.

    2002. "Distance Education: New Offerings from Ball State," Presenter, Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators' Conference, Madison, IN.

    2001. "Reusable Learning Objects in Web-assisted and Web-delivered Instruction," Presenter, ACTE Conference, New Orleans, LA.

    2001. "3D Laser Machining and Rapid Prototyping," Co-presenter with Sam Cotton, ACTE Conference, New Orleans, LA.

    2001. "The Value of Humor in Technology Education," Keynote Speaker, Council for Leadership Forum, Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Annual Conference, Camp Hill, PA.

    2001. "Simple 2D & 3D Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering," Presenter, NAIT Convention, Dearborn, MI.

    2001. "Development of an Online Masters Program," Presenter, NAIT Convention, Dearborn, MI.

    2001. Faculty Workshops: "Web-Integration Instruction." (departmental)

    2001. "Graduate Online Course: Technology - Use and Assessment," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Atlanta, GA.

    2001. "Survey Results: Online Technology Education Learning Needs," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Atlanta, GA.

    2001. "Online Reusable Learning Objects." Presenter, Ball State University Teaching & Learning Conference, III - Transforming Teaching and Learning. March 17, 2001. Muncie, IN.

    2000. "Laser Machining in Technology Education," Presenter, International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics Conference, Dearborn, MI.

    2000. "Rapid Prototyping," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

    2000. 2 Faculty Workshops: "Blackboard's CourseInfo." (departmental)

    2000. Faculty Workshop: "Laser Machining." (departmental)

    2000. Faculty Workshop: "3D Laser Scanning." (departmental)

    2000. "Helping Students Generate Creative Ideas," Presenter, Lilly West Conference on College Teaching, Lake Arrowhead, CA.

    1999. "Laser Machining and 3D Laser Scanning," Presenter, Ball State University Department of Industry and Technology Conference, Muncie, IN.

    1998. "Internet for Educators," Presenter, Ball State University Department of Industry and Technology Conference, Muncie, IN.

    1998. "Collaborative Web Site Development Fosters Networking," Presenter, NAIT Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

    1998. "Curriculum, Methods, and Males: Problems and Solutions to Low Female Enrollment in College and Pre-college Technological Courses, " Presenter, WEPAN's Women in Engineering Conference, Seattle, WA.

    1998. ''Toward Sex-Fair Technology Education," Presenter, Purdue University's. Women's Studies Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.

    1998. ''A Web Site Created to Highlight Female Artists and their Work," Presenter, Purdue University's. Women's Studies Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.

    1998. "Women's Creative Connection: Creating a Web Site to Highlight Women Artists," Presenter, Marquette University's Women's Studies Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

    1998. "CTTE Roundtable Presentations," Moderator, ITEA Conference, Fort Worth, TX

    1998. "Humor in Your Classroom," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Fort Worth, TX

    1997. "Creative Problem Solving: Generating Ideas," Presenter, Ball State University Department of Industry and Technology Conference, Muncie, IN.

    1997. "Origami Line Production," Presenter, TEI Conference, Brown County, IN.

    1997. "From World War II to the World Wide Web: Using Technology to Connect the Experiences of Women," Presenter, Women's Week, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

    1997. "Construction Technology Workshop," Presenter, Central Connecticut State University.

    1997. "CTTE Roundtable Presentations," Moderator, ITEA Conference, Tampa, FL.

    1996. "Opening the Doors to Technology Education," Keynote Speaker, TECA Midwest Regional Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

    1996. "Computer Integrated Manufacturing," Presenter, Ball State University Department of Industry and Technology Conference, Muncie, IN.

    1996. "A Mass Production Activity for Monday Morning," Presenter, Ball State University Department of Industry and Technology Conference, Muncie, IN.

    1996. "Rapid Prototyping and Design Engineering," Presenter, Ball State University Student Chapters of SME, SPE, and GAU, Muncie, IN.

    1996. "Cross Gender Professionalism," Keynote Speaker, TECA Eastern Regional Conference, Virginia Beach, VA.

    1995. "Teacher Enhancement Programs for K-12: Women in Technology - Increasing the  Number of Female Teachers and Students," Presenter, WEPAN's Women in Engineering Conference, Washington, DC.

    1995. "Technology Teacher Education Revitalization: Women and Technology Education," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Nashville, TN.

    1995. "Survey Results: Women in Technology Education -- Overcoming the Obstacles," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Nashville, TN.

    1994. "Gender Equity in Technology Education: Attitudes of Female Technology Education Teachers in Virginia and Internationally," Presenter, Southeastern Technology Education Conference, Boone, NC.

    1994. "Ideation Techniques: Brainstorming & Beyond," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Kansas City, MO.

    1994. "Solar Electricity: Technical Developments & Teaching Strategies," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Kansas City, MO.

    1993. "Language in Technology Education," Presenter, ITEA Conference, Charlotte, NC.

    1992. "New and Emerging Technologies," Presenter, Bertie High School, Bertie, NC.

    1990. "A Survey of the Architectural Millwork Industry, "Presenter, Forest Products Research Society Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

    1990. "SEM Investigation of Clay, Wheat & Pecan Shell Flour Filled Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin-Adhesives," Presenter, Forest Products Research Society Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

    1982. "Technology Education Forum," Presenter, American Industrial Arts Association Conference, Hartford, CN.

    1982. "Non-Sexist Industrial Arts," Presenter, American Industrial Arts Association Conference, Hartford, CN.

Work on Funded Research:

    2005-2006: "Need, Demand, and Models for an Online Doctoral Program in Technology Education" Council on Technology Teacher Education Research Incentive Grant, $968.

    2003. "Distance Education Enrollment in Industry and Technology," Principal Investigator, BSU Office of Academic Assessment and Institutional Research Summer Assessment Grant Program, $1,200.

    2003-2004. "Faculty Researching OnLine Education (Faculty ROLE)," Principal Investigator, George and Frances Ball Fund for Academic Excellence, $11,100.

    2002-2003. "Creating Instruction with Online Reusable Learning Objects," Principal Investigator, Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education / Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System Module Development Grant Program, $22,321.

    2000-2001, "Web Integrated Instruction Workshop." $2,500

    1999- 2000. "Survey of Perceived Needs of ITEA Members for Online Technology Education." $2,500.

    1998-2000. "Design and Rapid Prototyping Instrumentation for Teacher Education," Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation, $60,730.

    1997. "MOTEVE8," A project to seek external funding for a mobile technology education vehicle, Principal Investigator, Ball State University, $5,250.

    1997. "The Women and Gender Studies Program Resource Center: Research Capabilities for the Twenty-First Century," Co-Author, Ball State University, $5,000.

    1996-1997. "Women's Creative Connection: A World Wide Web Site to Highlight Ball State Women in the Fine and Performing Arts," Principal Investigator, Ball State Women & Gender Studies Program, $2,500.

    1995-1996. "Pathways to Teaching Scholarship Fund," Project Director, North Shore Foundation, $50,000.

    1994-1996. "Pathways to Teaching," A project to increase the number of minority teachers in Norfolk Public Schools, Co-Project Director, DeWitt Wallace Reader's Digest Fund, Southern Educational Foundation, $612,000 .

    1994-1996. "TechnOArt," A 3-dimensional design and manufacturing collaboration, Principal Investigator, Old Dominion University, $12,960.

    1994. "Gender Equity in Technology Education: Attitudes of Female Technology Education Teachers in Virginia and Internationally," Principal Investigator, Virginia Department of Education, $1,836.

    1989. "West Virginia Yellow-Poplar Defect Database," Author, United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, $27,000.

Research Projects:

2002 - Present,  Professor (1999 - 2002, Associate Professor; 1996 - 1999, Assistant Professor),  Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Projects:

    1. Technology projects for the classroom (book)
    2. Community college to university transition (article)
    3. Overlooked technologies (article)
    4. Laser machining center (proposal)
    5. Core grant proposal: scrap paper (book proposal)
    6. Women's creative connection (grant)
    7. Photography, an integrated approach (article)
    8. Variety of lesson plans (ms)
    9. Rapid prototyping, reverse engineering & MIDI (article)
    10. Mirror, mirror, on the wall (article)
    11. Improving female enrollment in technology ed. (article)
    12. MOTEVE8 provost's initiative (internal grant)
    13. MOTEVE8 (7 proposals for external funds)
    14. TekCast (proposal)
    15. Origami line production (pres.)
    16. More low-cost technology projects (book)
    17. NSF Adv. Tech. Ed. SMART (pre-proposal)
    18. NSF ATE proposal: SMART (proposal)
    19. New ITEA equity guide (ms)
    20. Ghana workforce development (proposal)
    21. Creative problem solving (pres.)
    22. Manufacturing. design & automation lab (proposal)
    23. Humor in the classroom (pres.)
    24. Curriculum, methods & males (pres.)
    25. NSF instrumentation: design & rapid prototyping (grant)
    26. Teaching the historical perspective (article)
    27. Problem solving in Technology Education: A Taoist perspective (article)
    28. Outlining "Using Technology" (article and proposal)
    29. The value of humor in Technology Education (article and pres.)
    30. Internet for educators (pres.)
    31. Values and assumptions in TE (ms.)
    32. 2-D rapid prototyping (pres.)
    33. Laser machining in TE (article)
    34. Laser-cut wood inlays (ms.)
    35. Activities that teach about using technology (article)
    36. 3-D laser scanning in TE (article.)
    37. A technological forecaster in JavaScript (proposal)
    38. Helping students generate creative ideas (pres.)
    39. Survey of online learning needs (article)
    40. Online opportunities in technology teacher education (ms.)
    41. Web integrated instruction workshop (2 proposals)
    42. Online pedagogy (proposal)
    43. Online reusable learning objects (pres.)
    44. Rapid prototyping in TE (article)
    45. The effect of laser focal depth on acrylic cutting speed requirements (ms)
    46. Putting two master's degrees online (pres. & proposal)
    47. Simple 2D & 3D rapid prototyping (pres.)
    48. Creating instruction with online reusable learning objects (grant)
    49. Cognitive role assignment in problem-based learning
    50. Distance education in nurse education (yearbook chapter)
    51. Faculty Researching OnLine Education (Faculty ROLE) (grant)
    52. [2003] Distance education enrollment in Industry & Technology (grant)
    53. Self-categorization of online cognitive dialogue (ms., pres.)
    54. Online ed: Needs assessment for faculty development (article)
    55. Perceptions of faculty & students in distributed learning environments (yearbook chapter)
    56. Helping students conduct formal technology assessments (pres.)
    57. Ideation techniques (book chapter)
    58. Effect of online delivery on graduate enrollment (article)
    59. Student-designed usability tests (article, pres.)
    60. Characterizing doctoral programs in technology education (grant, with 3 following areas:)
    61. Status of doctoral technology education (grant, article, pres.)
    62. Need for hires with an online doctorate in technical education (grant, article, pres.)
    63. Demand for an online doctorate in technical education (grant, article, pres.)
    64. Rapid prototyping flexography mold matrices (pres., ms)
    65. Barriers to a full-time faculty at a distance model in nursing (ms)
    65. Distance nursing clinical management (grant proposal)
    66. Laser-machining plates for gravure and stencil printing

1992-1996, Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Projects:

    1. Technology of music (article)
    2. Language in technology education (article)
    3. Philosophy in technology education (article)
    4. 90/91- 93/94 Tech. Ed. enrollment in VA (article)
    5. Minority urban teacher program (proposal)
    6. Ideation and creative problem solving (pres.)
    7. Solar electricity update & teaching strategies (pres.)
    8. TechnOArt (grant)
    9. Survey of females in technology education (grant)
    10. Pathways to Teaching Program (grant)
    11. Female technology teacher program (proposal)
    12. Environmental literacy workshop (proposal)
    13. Environmental literacy requirement (proposal)
    14. Technology reinvestment project (proposal)
    15. Technology projects for the classroom (book)
    16. Biomechanics course (proposal)
    17. New articulation with Tidewater Community. College
    18. North Shore Foundation scholarships (grant)
    19. 94/95 enrollment in Virginia's Technology Education courses (article)
    20. New masters in engineering NSF (proposal)
    21. Responsible policy for Guyana's rain forest (proposal)

1991-1992, Assistant Professor, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC. Projects:

    1. Technology ed. curriculum determination (article)
    2. Scanning electron microscopy of filled and extended phenol formaldehyde resins (article)

1989-1990, Graduate Research Assistant, Appalachian Hardwood Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Projects:

    1. Yellow-poplar defect database construction (grant, article)
    2. Yellow-poplar millwork yield study (dissertation)

1987-1989, Graduate Research Assistant, West Virginia University Extension Service, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Project:

    1. Architectural millwork industry survey (article)

1981-1983, Graduate Research Assistant, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Project:

    1. Project Open (Curriculum and facility development in a Jr. High Tech. program)

Courses Taught:

2002 - Present,  Professor (1999 - 2002, Associate Professor; 1996 - 1999, Assistant Professor,) Department of Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA. Courses:

1992-1996, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational and Technical Studies, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA. Courses:

  • Construction Technology
  • Curriculum for Technology Education
  • Industrial Design
  • Industrial Materials
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Manufacturing & Construction Technology
  • Materials & Processes Technology
  • Methods for Technology Education
  • Production Technology
  • Student Teaching
  • Student Teaching Seminar

1991-1992, Assistant Professor, Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC, USA. Courses:

  • Communication: Graphic Reproduction
  • Engineering Graphics I
  • Engineering Graphics II
  • Industrial Plant Management
  • Manufacturing & Construction: Materials & Processes I
  • Manufacturing & Construction: Materials & Processes II
  • Manufacturing Systems Technology
  • Research in Industrial Technology
  • Technology Research & Development

1985-1987 (high school) Teacher, Seaford High School, Seaford, DE, USA. Courses:

  • BASIC Programming
  • Computer Literacy
  • Drafting I
  • Drafting II
  • Drafting III
  • Drafting IV
  • Pascal Programming
  • Photography

1982-1983 (adult education) Teacher, Salt Rock Community School, Salt Rock, WV, USA. Course:

  • General Woodworking

1981-1983 (junior high school) Teacher, Salt Rock School, Salt Rock, WV, USA. Courses:

  • Elementary Industrial Arts 5-6
  • Industrial Arts / Technology Education 9
  • Instructional Television 9
  • Unified Arts 7
  • Unified Arts 8 

Awards:

"Outstanding Research Article" Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, for Flowers, J., & Baltzer, H. (2006). Hiring technical education faculty: Vacancies, criteria, and attitudes toward online doctoral degrees. J. of Industrial Teacher Education, 43(3), 29-44. Retrieved September 17, 2007 from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v43n3/pdf/flowers.pdf
Award presented December 15, 2007.

"Rawlings Outstanding Distance Education Teaching Award," Ball State University, September 13, 2006.

"Technology Fellow," Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, 2000-2001.

"Technology Fellow," Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, 1999-2000.

    "Outstanding Teacher Award," Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, May 9, 1998.

    "Most Inspiring Faculty Award," Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University, December 14, 1996.

Consultation:

    2007-Present, Reviewer, International Journal of Doctoral Studies.

    2006-Present, Reviewer, as member of the International Program Committee for the International Association of Science and Technology for Development International Conference on Web-Based Education

    2008, Allyn & Bacon, Publisher, Textbook Reviewer.

    2007, Reviewer, American Journal of Distance Education.

    2000-Present, Journal of Industrial Teacher Education (Manuscript Reviewer, as Assistant Editor (2000-2008))

    1998-2003, DIRASAT, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (Manuscript Reviewer)

    1998, Industrial Technology, New Haven High School, New Haven, IN (Consultant)

    1998, Technology Education, Bow High School, Bow, NH (Consultant)

    1997, Technology Education, Muncie Central High School (Consultant)

    1997, Women & Gender Studies, Ball State University, Course Development Grant Reviewer

    1996-2005, Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering (Manuscript Reviewer)

    1995-1996, Virginia Technology Student Association (State Problem Solving Competitions Organizer)

    1995-1996, Technology Education, Western Branch HS, Chesapeake, VA. (Consultant)

    1995, Thompson Learning Tools (Module Reviewer)

    1994-1995, Vocational Education Advisory Group for Norfolk PRIME, Norfolk Public Schools (Member)

    1993-1996, Technology Education (Production), Norview High School, Norfolk, VA. (Consultant)

    1993, Virginia Department of Education, "High Schools That Work" (Grant Reviewer)

    1993, Technology Education, Mapp Middle School, Portsmouth, VA. (Consultant)

    1991-1992, Technology Education Curriculum Advisory Board, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (Member)

    1991-1992, Technology Education Advisory Council, Northeastern High School, Elizabeth City, NC. (Member)

Industrial Employment:

    1984, Cabinet Maker, Clay's Custom Woodworks, Milford, DE (Custom kitchen cabinet manufacture)

    1980-1981, Carpenter, Micro Contacts Inc., Hicksville, NY (Industrial facility renovation)

    1972-1980, Carpenter, J. L. Flowers Construction Corp., Great Neck, NY (All forms of rough and finished carpentry)

Continuing Education:

    Endnote X2. Workshop. University Libraries. March 4, 2009.

    Microsoft OneNote 2007 Workshop. University Libraries. February 19, 2009.

    Promoting Critical Thinking through Online Discussion Activities Workshop. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement. Academic Research & Sponsored Programs. February 17, 2009.

    Grant-Seeking Workshop for Faculty. BSU Libraries & BSU Office of Academic Research & Sponsored Programs. January 30, 2008.

    Improving Objective Tests. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. October 15, 2008.

    UCC-21 Proposal Writing Workshop – Tier 2. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. September 24, 2008.

    Designing Hybrid Courses. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. November 14, 2007.

    Enhancing Communication with Students via Technology. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. April 5, 2007.

    Content Management for Web Page Development, Introduction to Vignette, Part II. University Libraries, BSU. November 16, 2006.

    Content Management for Web Page Development, Introduction to Vignette, Part I. University Libraries, BSU. November 14, 2006.

    MediaSite. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. November 8, 2006.

    Adobe Acrobat: Forms. University Libraries, BSU. March 30, 2006.

    Interactive Training for Faculty Test Group. Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System. Mar. 9, 2006.

    Graduate Advisor Web Page. Graduate School, BSU. Feb. 22, 2006.

    Translating Difficult Concepts through Online Visuals. Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System. Feb. 8, 2006.

    Learning Impacts of Instructional Technology. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. Feb. 3, 2006.

    MediaSite. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. Jan 31, 2006.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! Giving Faculty a Jump start into Online Course Development. Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System. Jan. 11, 2006.

    Beyond Cheating. Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System. Nov. 9, 2005.

    Increasing Attendance Without Taking Role. Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement, BSU. Oct. 7, 2005.

    Macromedia Breeze in Indiana. Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System. Sept. 14, 2005.

    Student Evaluation of Online Teaching, Teleconference. Oct. 13, 2004.

    Video Conferencing Workshop. BSU. Sep. 13, 2004.

    University Libraries Faculty Technology Showcase. BSU. Mar. 24, 2004.

    Industrial Design Practice, Conceptualization, and Innovation. International Technology Education Association Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Mar. 20, 2004.

    FrontPage Interactivity Training. BSU. Feb. 4, 2004.

    Vignette Content Suite Workshop. BSU. Oct. 9 – 10, 2003.

    Discussion Activities in Blackboard Workshop. BSU. Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2003.

    Essential Digital Camcorder Workshop. BSU. Sept. 23 - 25, 2003.

    Integrating Multimedia in Blackboard Workshop. BSU. Sept. 23 - 25, 2003.

    Communication Tools in Blackboard Workshop. BSU. Sept. 11, 2003.

    InQsit New Features Workshop. BSU. Aug. 28, 2003.

    3D Modeling Workshop for Design, Drafting, and Graphics Educators. July 23 – 24, 2001, Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN.

    FrontPage 2000 Advanced. April 4, 2001. BSU.

    WebCat Workshop. Sep. 22, 2000. BSU.

    Microsoft FrontPage Workshop. Sep. 13, 2000. BSU.

    Advanced PowerPoint Workshop. May 10 - 11, 2000. BSU.

    Blackboard’s CourseInfo Question and Answer Workshop. Jan 14, 2000. BSU.

    JavaScript for Educators. Nov. - Dec., 1999. University of California, Los Angeles, Extension Service.

    Blackboard’s CourseInfo Workshop. Nov. 5, 1999. BSU.

    Introduction to InQsit. Oct. 29, 1999. BSU.

    Exemplary Models for Web-Based Learning. Oct. 7, 1999. Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Muncie, IN. 

    Web Gradebook Training. Sept. 8, 1999. BSU.

    Cyberware Model 15 Laser Digitizer Training. July 16, 1999. Cyberware, Inc., Monterey, CA.

    Online Teaching and Learning Tools. May - June, 1999. University of California, Los Angeles, Extension Service.

    Introduction to Plastics Materials, Processing, and Testing. June 7 - 19, 1999. Midwest Center for Advanced Technology Education, Muncie, IN.

    Unigraphics Workshop. May 17 - 21, 1999. Department of Industry & Technology, BSU.

    InQsit Seminar. Mar. 1, 1999. BSU.

Personal Interests:

    Guitar (ragtime, classical, folk)
    Piano
    Bicycling, travel, hiking, camping, birdwatching, wildflowers, fishing
    Using expendable-piston heat engines to punch holes in paper 50 ft. away
    Online education
    Pesto
    Family