Dr. Terrell’s Publications

 

Journal Articles and Book Chapters

 

1.      Terrell, S. (2009). Introduction to the special issue of the AERA Education and World Wide Web Special Interest Group (EdWeb/SIG). Internet in Higher Education, 12(2).

 

2.      Terrell, S., Dringus, L. & Snyder, M. (2009). The development, validation, and application of the Doctoral Student Connectedness Scale.  Internet in Higher Education, 12(2).

 

3.      Terrell, S. (2008). Introduction to the special issue of the AERA Education and World Wide Web Special Interest Group (EdWeb/SIG). Internet in Higher Education, 11(1).

 

4.      Cady, D. & Terrell, S. (2008). The effect of the integration of computing technology in a science curriculum on female students’ self-efficacy attitudes.  Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 36(3).

 

5.      Terrell, S. (2007). Introduction to the special issue of the AERA Education and World Wide Web Special Interest Group (EdWeb/SIG). Internet in Higher Education, 10(1).

 

6.      Terrell, S. (2006). Components of effective evaluation in online learning environments.  In B. H. Khan (Ed.), Flexible learning in an information society. Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.

 

7.      Terrell, S. (2006). Introduction to the special issue of the AERA Education and World Wide Web Special Interest Group (EdWeb/SIG). Internet in Higher Education, 8(4), 277-278.

 

8.      Terrell, S. (2005). Supporting different learning styles in an online learning environment: does it really matter in the long run? Online Journal of Distance Education Administration, 8(2).

 

9.      Terrell, S. (2005). A longitudinal investigation of the effect of information perception and focus on attrition in online learning environments. Internet in Higher Education, 8(3).

 

10.  Terrell, S. (2002). Learning style as a predictor of success in a limited residency doctoral program. Internet in Higher Education, 5(4).

 

11.  Terrell, S. & Dringus, L. (2000).  An investigation of the effect of learning style on student success in an online learning environment. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 28(3), 231-238.

 

12.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (2000).  Anxiety toward statistics and the use of computers: a study of graduate level education majors. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 11(2), 104-120.  

 

13.  Dringus, L. & Terrell, S. (1999). The framework for DIRECTED Online Learning Environments.  Internet in Higher Education, 2(1), 55-67.

 

14.  Terrell, S. (1997). The development of a Skinnerian based expert system for use in a computer managed instructional feedback system. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 25(3), 293-299.

 

15.  Terrell, S. (1997). Assessment in distance education: a case study. FASCD Policy Review, 5(2), 14-19.

 

16.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1997). Linking classroom assessment to instruction and learning: the need for administrative support. FASCD Policy Review, 5(2), 3-7.

 

17.  Terrell, S. & Rendulic, P. (1996). Using computer managed instructional software to increase motivation and achievement in elementary school curriculum. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 28(3), 403-414.

 

18.  Terrell, S. & Rendulic, P. (1995). The use of technology to increase achievement in elementary school children. Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 9(4), 13-16.

 

Conference Papers

 

1.      Terrell, S., Dringus, L. & Snyder, M. (2009, April). The development, validation and application of an online sense of community scale. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San            Diego, CA.

 

2.      Street, J., Terrell, S., Snyder, M. & Cohen, M. (2008, November). Examining the validity of testing in a community college online learning environment.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Tampa, FL.

 

3.      Snyder, M., Dringus, L. & Terrell, S. (2008, November).  Developing a Community of Practice (CoP) to Support Limited-Residency Doctoral Students.  Paper presented at The Fourteenth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, Orlando, Fl.

 

4.      Cady, D. & Terrell, S. (2008, June). Computers in the Elementary Classroom: Girls Can Use Them Too!  Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX.

 

5.      Terrell, S., Dringus, L. & Snyder, M. (2008, March).  The development of an instrument to measure sense of community in a limited-residency doctoral program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York City.

 

6.       Terrell, S., Dringus, L. & Snyder, M. (2007, November).  The development and validation of an instrument to measure sense of community among dissertation students in a limited-residency doctoral program.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Tampa, FL.

 

7.      Terrell, S. (2007, April).  Matching people, processes, and products: supporting different learner characteristics and preferences in an online environment. 12th Annual Instructional Technology Conference, Murphreesboro, TN.

 

8.      Terrell, S. (2007, April). Self-perceived causality for attrition from a       limited residency doctoral program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Chicago, Il.

 

9.      Terrell, S. (2006, November).  An investigation of students’ self-perceived causality for attrition from a limited residency doctoral program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Jacksonville, FL. 

 

10.  Cady, D. & Terrell, S. (2005, November). An investigation of the effect of the integration of computing technology in a science curriculum on female students’ self-efficacy beliefs toward computing.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Miami, FL. 

 

11.  McDonald, T. & Terrell, S. (2005, October). Using anonymous instant messaging to encourage questions in an introductory computer course. Paper presented at the 2005 Conference on Information Technology, Dallas, TX.

 

12.  Estep, M., Terrell, S. & Wintle, J. (2005, August). The Practical Ear Training Tool (PET) paired with mnemonic imagery: enhancing traditional ear training methods for undergraduate music students. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT), Washington, D.C.

 

13.  Terrell, S. (2004, April). A longitudinal investigation of the relationship between learning style and attrition in an online learning environment. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

 

14.  Terrell, S. (2004, January). Developing effective online learning environments – one size does not fit all.  Paper presented at the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL.

 

15.  Terrell, S. & Dringus, L. (2003, November). The effects of information perception on attrition in online learning environments.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Orlando, FL. 

 

16.  Terrell, S. & Dringus, L. (2003, November). Supporting various learning styles in an online learning environment. Paper presented at the Ninth Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL.

 

17.  Terrell, S. (2002, April).  The use of cognitive style as a predictor of membership in middle and high school programs for the academically gifted.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

 

18.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (2000, April). Multi‑modal feedback: the effect on self‑regulated learning. Paper presented at the Eighth Annual Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 

19.  Terrell, S., Rendulic, P. & Terrell, A. (2000, April). Cognitive style, cognitive development, and brain hemisphericity as predictors of membership in gifted classes.  Paper presented at the Eighth Annual Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 

20.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1999, November). An investigation of the relationship between anxiety, attitude and performance in a graduate educational research class.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Delray Beach, FL. 

 

21.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1999, April). The effect of graphical feedback and reflective writing journals on elementary school children's metacognition and academic achievement.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

 

22.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1999, April). The effect of computing technology on levels of student anxiety.  Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 

23.  Terrell, S. & Rendulic, P. (1999, April). The effect of learning style on retention in a computer-based distance education program.  Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 

24.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1999, March). Computers in the classroom: successful or stressful? Paper presented at the Florida Association for Technology in Education Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

 

25.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1998, November). The effect of graphical feedback and reflection writing journals on elementary school children's metacognition and academic achievement. Paper presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Orlando, FL.

 

26.  Dringus, L. & Terrell, S. (1998, May). Awareness as a metaphor in online learning environments. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Conference of the International Conference of Technology in Education, Albuquerque, NM.

 

27.  Terrell, S. & Rendulic, P. (1998, May). The effect of graphical feedback on student motivation and achievement.  Paper presented at the Sixth Annual Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

 

28.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1997, November). Anxiety toward statistics and the use of computers: a study of graduate level education majors. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Orlando, FL.

 

29.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1997, April). A 5-Year Investigation of Alternative Classroom Feedback: Toward a Conceptual Framework of Applied Motivation.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

 

30.  Rendulic, P. & Terrell, S. (1996, November). An Investigation of Alternative Formats of Classroom Feedback: Stimulating Student Self-Regulation. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association, Gainesville, FL.

 

31.  Terrell, S. (1996,October). Innovation, Involvement, Investment and Incorporation - Overcoming Resistance to Technological Change in Education.  Annual meeting of the National School Board Association, Dallas, TX.

 

32.  Dringus, L. & Terrell, S. (1996, August). Technical and Instructional Challenges of Delivering Online Distance Learning Courses. Paper presented at the International Multimedia 96 Conference (SALT), Arlington, VA.

 

33.  McDaniels, E., Dringus, L., Aronson, W., Melendez, W. & Terrell, S. (1996, June). Innovative Delivery Systems for Distance Learning In Graduate Programs. Paper presented at What Works II, Pennsylvania State University, PA.

 

34.  Terrell, S. (1995, October). Predicting Success in Computer-Mediated Coursework. Paper presented at the 6th International  Conference on Technology and Distance Education, San Jose, Costa Rica.

 

35.  Terrell, S. & Rendulic, P. (1995, August). Using Technology to Increase Achievement in Elementary School Children. Paper presented at the International Multimedia 95 Conference, Arlington, VA.

 

36.  Terrell, S. & Terrell, D. (1995, April). Increasing Motivation and Achievement in Spelling-You Can Make It Happen.  Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Florida Reading Association, Miami, FL.

 

37.  Terrell, S., Rendulic, P. & Greenberg, B. (1995, February). The Use of Technology to Increase Achievement in Elementary School Children. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT), Orlando, FL.

 

38.  Terrell, S., Dringus, L. & Rendulic, P. (1995, February). A Transitional Model for the Introduction of Technology. Paper presented at the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL.

 

39.  Terrell, S. (1994, August). An Investigation of Predictors of Success In a Computer-based Graduate Level Environment.  Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT), Washington, D.C.

 

40.  Terrell, S. & Fornshell, G. (1994, August). Answering Questions Visually for Distance Learners. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT), Washington, D.C.

 

Other Publications

      

1.      Terrell, S. (2006). Teachers College Record. Review of Finkelstein, J. Learning in Real Time: Synchronous Teaching and Learning Online. New York: Teachers College Press.

 

2.      Terrell, S. (2004). Teachers College Record. Review of Fabos, B. (2004) Wrong turn on the information superhighway: Education and the commercialization of the Internet. New York: Teachers College Press.

 

3.      Terrell, S. (2001). The Internet in Higher Education, 4, 173-174. Review of Khan, B. (Ed.) (2001).  Web-based training. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.

 

4.      Terrell, S. (1994). The student's guide to the UNIX environment. New York: McGraw-Hill.

 

5.      Terrell, S. (1992). An investigation of cognitive evaluation theory: the effect of graphical feedback on student motivation and achievement.  Unpublished doctoral dissertation, UMI.