Journal Articles and Book Chapters

 

1.      Dringus, L. Snyder, M. & Terrell, S. (2010). Facilitating discourse and enhancing teaching presence: using mini audio presentations in online forums. Internet in Higher Education (2010, in press). 

 

2.      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, 12(2).

 

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

 

4.      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).

 

5.      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).

 

6.      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).

 

7.      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.

 

8.      Terrell, S. (2005). 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.

 

9.      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).

 

10.  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).

 

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

 

12.  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.

 

13.  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.  

 

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

 

15.  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.

 

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

 

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

 

18.  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.

 

19.  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

 

20.  Dringus, L., Snyder, M. & Terrell, S. (2010, May). The effects of instructor use of mini audio presentations to facilitate discourse and increase teaching presence in online discussions.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

 

21.  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.

 

22.  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.

 

23.  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.

           

24.  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.

 

25.  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.

 

26.  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.

 

27.  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.

 

28.  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.

 

29.  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. 

 

30.  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. 

 

31.  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.

 

32.  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.

 

33.  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.

 

34.  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.

 

35.  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. 

 

36.  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.

 

37.  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.

 

38.  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.

           

39.  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.

 

40.  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. 

 

41.  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.

 

42.  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.

 

43.  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.

 

44.  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.

 

45.  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.

 

46.  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.

 

47.  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.

 

48.  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.

 

49.  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.

 

50.  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.

 

51.  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.

 

52.  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.

 

53.  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.

   

54.  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.

 

55.  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.

 

56.  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.

 

57.  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.

 

58.  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.

 

59.  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.

 

60.  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

 

61.  Terrell, S. (2009). Face-to-face in writing: My first attempt at conducting a text-based online focus group. The Weekly Qualitative Report, 2(14), 83-88. Retrieved from http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/ofg.pdf.

 

62.  Terrell, S. (2009). Measure twice and cut once: A review of Clark and Creswell’s Mixed Methods Reader. The Weekly Qualitative Report, 2(13), 77-81. Retrieved from http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/clark.pdf

 

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

 

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

 

65.  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.

 

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

 

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

 

 

Other Presentations

 

 

68.  Terrell, S. (2010, April). Chair for Online and Virtual Learning at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

 

69.  Terrell, S. (2010, April). Discussant for Online Learning Measurement at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

 

70.  Terrell, S. (2009, August). What they didn’t teach me in college: Nine lessons I’ve learned since I walked across the stage.  Keynote speaker for the opening of the 2009 – 2010 Sylacauga City Schools academic year. Sylacauga, Alabama.

 

71.  Terrell, S. (2009, April). Chair for the Student Work in Online Environments at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

 

72.  Terrell, S. (2009, April). Chair for Investigations of Web 2.0 Technologies and the Impacts of Innovative Technologies at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

 

73.  Terrell, S. (2009, April). Discussant for the Designing Online Instruction at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

 

74.  Terrell, S. (2009, April). Discussant for Investigations of Web 2.0 Technologies and the Impacts of Innovative Technologies at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

 

75.  Terrell, S. (2009, April). Discussant for Conceptualizing and Structuring Technology Instruction at the Annual Conference of the American Educational        Research Association, San Diego, CA.

 

76.  Abramson, G., Terrell, S., Cady, D. & Shihab, M. (2008, June). Doctoral candidates in computing technology in education. “Birds of a Feather” session at the National Educational Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX.

 

77.  Terrell, S. (2008, April). Chair for Evaluation Research on Student Learning in Online Environments at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

 

78.  Terrell, S. (2008, January). Consider Learner Characteristics, Learning Conditions in Course Design.  Interview in Online Cl@ssroom: Ideas for        Effective Online Instruction.

 

79.  Terrell, S. (2007, December). Attitudes toward Marriage and Divorce.  SAFE – The Alabama Marriage Initiative. Sylacauga, AL.

 

80.  Terrell, S. (2007, April). Paper discussant for Computer-Mediated Communication and Communities at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

 

81.  Terrell, S. (2007, April).  Session chair for Online Courses as Learning Environments presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

 

82.  Terrell, S. (2006, April). Paper discussant for Computer-Mediated Communication and Communities at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

 

83.  Terrell, S. (2006, April). Paper discussant for Online Conversation as Learning at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

 

84.  Terrell, S. (2005, April). Paper discussant for Online Learning in K-12 Education at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

 

85.  Terrell, S. (2005, April).  Session chair for The Georgia Digital History Project: An Interpretive / Pedagogical Digital History Website presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

 

86.  Terrell, S. (2004, November). Paper discussant for Online Instruction and Computer-based Testing at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Florida Educational Research Association.

 

87.  Terrell, S. (2002, January). Workshop on Training Evaluation. Graduate School of Computer and Information Science, Nova Southeastern University.

 

88.  Terrell, S. (2001, January / July). Workshop on Survey Research. Graduate School of Computer and Information Science. Nova Southeastern University.

 

89.  Terrell, S. & Rendulic, P. (2001, January). Workshop on Evaluation Design. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Institute.

 

90.  Terrell, S. (2000, December). Technology and Education: Moving Past the Agony and Toward the Ecstasy.  National Conference of the American Optometric Association.

 

91.  Terrell, S. (1998, October). Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, New York, NY.

 

92.  Terrell, S. (1998, October). Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, Secaucus, NJ.

 

93.  Terrell, S. (1998, September). Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, San Francisco, CA.

 

94.  Terrell, S. (1998, August). Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, Pasco, WA.

 

95.  Terrell, S. (1997). Technology in Education: Are We Seeing a Return on Our Investment? Keynote address at Third Annual Technology Conference, Valley City State University, ND.

 

96.  Terrell, S. (1997). Identifying and Overcoming Resistance to Technological Change. Presentation at Third Annual Technology Conference, Valley City State University, ND.

 

97.  Terrell, S. (1997). The Internet.  Into Tomorrow Radio Network.  Miami, FL.

 

98.  Terrell, S. (1997). Developing Expert and Decision Support Systems for Education: Creating Certainty in an Uncertain Environment.  Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, Seattle, WA.

 

99.  Terrell, S. (1997). Using Expert Systems Technology to Increase Achievement in Elementary School. NSU Technology Training Fair, Ft. Lauderdale.

 

100.          Terrell, S. (1997). Distance Education: A Viable Alternative. Presentation at the Human Resources Workshop and Training Exchange sponsored by the American Public Power Association.  Orlando, Fl.

 

101.          Terrell, S. (1997). Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, New York, NY.

 

102.          Terrell, S. (1996). The Internet.  Into Tomorrow Radio Network.  Miami, FL.

 

103.          Terrell, S. (1996). Creating and Sustaining Academic Research.  Presentation at The New Learning Paradigm - NSU Faculty Symposium.  Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

 

104.          Terrell, S., Dringus, L. & Chenail, R. (1996). Faculty in the Role of Facilitators of Learning.  Presentation at The New Learning Paradigm - NSU Faculty Symposium.  Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

 

105.          Terrell, S. & Dringus, L. (1996). Evaluating the Efficacy of Innovative Delivery Systems.  Presentation at The New Learning Paradigm - NSU Faculty Symposium.  Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

 

106.          Terrell, S.  (1996). Transition in Distance Education: From Teaching to Learning. Presentation at INTERCOM 96: Spanning Educational Boundaries.  Miami, FL.

 

107.          Terrell, S. (1996).Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Internet and Computer Expo 96, Miami, FL.

 

108.          Terrell, S. (1996). Developing Expert and Decision Support Systems for Education: Creating Certainty in an Uncertain Environment.  Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, New York, NY.

 

109.          Terrell, S. (1996). Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, Secaucus, NJ.

 

110.          Terrell, S. (1996). The Future is Here Today - Exploring the Internet.  Winterhostel 1996.  Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

 

111.          Terrell, S. (1996). Lost in Cyberspace. Presentation at the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

           

112.          Terrell, S. (1995).  Educational Technology: Where We've Been, What We're Doing, Where We're Going. Computer Curriculum Corporation Technology Fair, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 

113.          Terrell, S. (1995). Networking Education and Technology: Tomorrow's University Today. Internet and Computer Expo 95, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 

114.          Terrell, S. (1992). The Unix Operating System. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, Phoenix, AZ. 

 

115.          Terrell, S. (1992). The Unix Operating System. Nova Southeastern University Graduate Studies Symposium, Jacksonville, FL.