Publications and Presentations

Books

Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T., & Petty, T. (Eds.) (2012). Teacher education programs and online learning tools: Innovations in teacher preparation. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Book Chapters

Hartshorne, R. (2012-in press). Managing large online courses: Pedagogical approaches and technological tools. In A. Hirumi (Ed.). Grounding the Design of Online and Hybrid Learning Environments: Practical Guidelines for Educators and Instructional Designers. International Society for Technology in Education. 

Petty, T., Heafner, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2012). Remote observation of graduate interns: A look at the process four years later. In R. Hartshorne, T. Heafner, & T. Petty (Eds.), Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation (pp. 16-37). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

O’Brien, C., Freeman, S., Beattie, J., Jordan, L., & Hartshorne, R. (2012). Investigation of blended versus fully web-based instruction for pre-teacher candidates in a large section special education survey course. In R. Hartshorne, T. Heafner, & T. Petty (Eds.), Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation (pp. 281-297).  Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Petty, T., Hartshorne, R., & Heafner, T. (2012). The implementation of the remote observation of graduate interns: Best practices and lessons learned. In D. Polly, K. Persichitte, & C. Mims (Eds). Creating Technology-Rich Teacher Education Programs: Key Issues (pp. 449-466).  Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Taylor, B., Hartshorne, R., Eneman, S., Wilkins, P., & Polly, D. (2012). The implementation of a technology-focused professional learning community. In D. Polly, K. Persichitte, & C. Mims (Eds). Creating Technology-Rich Teacher Education Programs: Key Issues (pp. 535-550). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Heafner, T., Petty, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2011). Moving beyond four walls: The expanding online teacher preparation classroom.In N. A. Alias & S. Hashim (Eds.), Instructional Technology Research, Design and Development: Lessons From the Field (pp. 370-400). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Friedman, A., Hartshorne, R., & VanFossen, P. (2010). Exploring guild participation in MMORPGs and civic leadership. In Y. Baek (ed.) Gaming for Classroom-Based Learning: Digital Role Playing As A Motivator of Study (pp. 176-204). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Hartshorne, R., Ajjan, H., & Ferdig, R. (2010). Faculty use and perceptions of Web 2.0 in higher education. In Yang, H. H., & Yuen, S. C. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in E-Learning: Issues and Trends (pp. 241-259). Hershey, PA: IGI Publishing.

Ajjan, H., Hartshorne, R., & Ferdig, R. (2009). Investigating student and faculty use of Web 2.0 technologies in higher education. In Murugesan, S. (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Web 2.0, 3.0 and X.0: Technologies, Business, and Social Applications (pp. 593-612).  Hershey, PA: IGI Publishing.

Hicks, D., Lisanti, M., Doolittle, P., Friedman, A., Hartshorne, R., Swan, K., et al. (2009). Integrating technology into the social studies classroom. In K. Cennamo, J. Ross, P. Ertmer, & K. Potter (Eds.), Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach (pp. 409-430). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing.

VanFossen, P., Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2008). The emerging role of synthetic worlds and massively-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) in social studies and citizenship education. In Ferdig, R. (Ed), Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education (pp. 235-250). Hershey, PA: IGI Publishing.

Articles in Referred Journals

Heafner, T., Petty, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2012). University supervisor perspectives of the remote observation of graduate interns. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, doi: 10.1007/s12528-012-9063-1

Ajjan, H., Hartshorne, R., & Buechler, S. (2012). Investigating Web 2.0 application impacts on knowledge workers’ decisions and performance. Information Resources Management Journal, 25(4), 65-83.

Hartshorne, R., VanFossen, P., & Friedman, A. (2012). MMORPG roles, civic participation and leadership among Generation Y. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, 4(1), 55-67.

O'Brien, C., Hartshorne, R., Beattie, J., & Jordan, L. (2012).  A comparison of large lecture, online, and hybrid Introductions to Special Education. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 30(4), 19-31.

Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T., & Petty, T. (2011). Examining the effectiveness of the remote observation of graduate interns, Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 19(4), 395-422.

O’Brien, C., Aguinaga, N.J., Hines, R., & Hartshorne, R. (2011). Using contemporary technology tools to improve the effectiveness of teacher educators in special education. Rural Special Education Quarterly. 30(3), 33-40.

Heafner, T. L., Petty, T. M., & Hartshorne, R. (2011). Evaluating modes of teacher preparation: A comparison of face-to-face and remote observations of graduate interns. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 27(4), 154–164.

Davis, H., Hartshorne, R., & Ring, G. (2010). Being an innovative teacher: Pre-service teachers’ conceptions of technology and innovation. International Journal of Education, 2(1), E7. Available: http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/ije/article/view/242/301.

Hartshorne, R., & Ajjan, H. (2009). Examining student decisions to adopt Web 2.0 technologies: Theory and empirical tests. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 21(3), 183-198. doi:10.1007/s12528-009-9023-6

Hartshorne, R., Miller, G., & Gretes, J. (2009). Examining student perceptions of technology skills before and after an introductory educational technology course: A three-year study. International Journal for Technology in Teaching and Learning, 5(1), 37-48.

Thompson, S., Friedman, A., Hartshorne, R., & Algozzine, B. (2009). Building effective elementary school web sites. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 13(1), 159-164.

Hartshorne, R. (2009). Integrating hypermedia in professional development opportunities for elementary teachers of science: A literature review. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 37(2), 175-194.

Ajjan, H., & Hartshorne, R. (2008). Investigating faculty decisions to adopt Web 2.0 technologies: Theory and empirical tests. The Internet and Higher Education, 11(2), 71-80.

Hartshorne, R. (2008). Effects of hypermedia professional development on attitudes toward teaching science. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 38(3), 433-451.

Hartshorne, R., Friedman, A., Algozzine, B., & Kaur, D. (2008). Analysis of elementary school websites. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 11(1), 291-303.

Baucom-Myers, J., & Hartshorne, R. (2007). E-portfolios: A review of their role in education. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 11(4), 88-92.

Hartshorne, R., & Baucom, J. (2007). Issues affecting cross-cultural adaptation of international graduate students. Multicultural Learning & Teaching, 2(2), 78-87.

Hartshorne, R. & Ferdig. R. (2006). Hypermedia applications in web-based teaching and learning environments: The role of databases as Intermediaries. Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education, 5, 63-76. Available: http://ejite.isu.edu/Volume5/Hartshorne.pdf.

Hartshorne, R., Friedman, A., Algozzine, B., & Isibor, T. N. (2006). Secondary schools online: Are high school web sites effective American Secondary Education Journal, 34(2), 50-66.

Hartshorne, R. (2005). Effects of integrating hypermedia into elementary science professional development on science content knowledge. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 14(4), 415-424. 

Hartshorne, R., Ferdig, R. E., & Dawson, K. (2005). Preparing current and future teachers with technology: An examination of school-university collaborations. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 21(3), 77-85.

Friedman, A., Hartshorne, R., & Algozzine, B. (2005). Middle schools online: How are middle schools represented on the Internet? Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technology Journal, 8(2). Available: http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/sum2005/middle_schools_on_net/index.html

Ferdig, R. E., Fields, C., Lee, Y. O., & Hartshorne, R. (2003). Thoughtful creation of online course content: Implications of SCORM for educators. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7(1), pp. 158-162.

Ferdig, R. E., & Hartshorne, R. (2002). Web and database network environments for educational supply and demand. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 19(3), pp. 92-98.

Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings

Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T. & Petty, T. (2012). Remotely examining graduate interns: Examining participant expectations. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 3624-3625). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heafner, T., Petty, T. & Hartshorne, R. (2012). Windows into Teaching and Learning (WiTL): An overview. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 3626-3628). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heafner, T., Hartshorne, R., & Petty, T., (2011, April). Revisioning Traditional Approaches to Teaching Observations through Technology Applications. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Petty, T., Hartshorne, R., & Heafner, T.(2011, March). Evolution of the remote observation of graduate interns. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 629-631). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Petty, T., Heafner, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2009). Examining a pilot program for the remote observation of graduate interns. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 632-634). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heafner, T., Petty, T., &
Hartshorne, R. (2009). The remote observation of graduate interns: Sharing lessons from the field. In R. Weber, K. McFerrin, R. Carlsen, & D. A. Willis, (Eds.), 2009 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2009 (pp. 1198-1201). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R., & Ajjan, H. (2008). Exploring the role of web 2.0 applications in higher education. In 2008 University of North Carolina Teaching and Learning With Technology Annual Proceedings, Chapel Hill, NC: UNC TLT Collaborative. Available: http://conference.unctlt.org/proceedings/2008/2008_Proceedings_803_Web2.pdf.

Hartshorne, R., & Ajjan, H. (2008). Examining factors that influence faculty decisions to adopt Web 2.0 technologies. In K. McFerrin, R. Weber, R. Carlsen, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2008 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2008 (pp. 4173). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Van Fossen, P., Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2008). Exploring the roles of synthetic worlds and MMORPGs in social studies and citizenship education. In K. McFerrin, R. Weber, R. Carlsen, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2008 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2008 (pp. 4941-4947). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R., & Friedman, A. (2007). Adoption of electronic portfolios: Lessons learned from the first year--The effect of electronic portfolios in preservice teacher education. In R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2007 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2007 (pp. 77-81). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R. (2006). On becoming an innovative teacher: Conceptual development of preservice teachers' attitudes toward technology and innovation. In C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2006 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2006 (pp. 2105-2107. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2006). Factors influencing the use of teacher-created course web sites in the classroom. In C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2006 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2006 (pp. 3424-3426). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R. (2005). Integrating hypermedia into elementary science professional development workshop: The effects on teachers’ attitudes toward science. In C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, I. Gibson, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2005 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2005 (pp. 3677-3679). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R., & Ferdig, R. (2004). Hypermedia applications in teaching and learning environments: Exploring the role of databases as intermediaries. In R. Ferdig, C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, N. E. Davis, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2004 (pp. 1729-1734). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R. (2004). Preparing preservice and inservice teachers with technology: An examination of types of school-university collaborations. In R. Ferdig, C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, N. E. Dav is, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2004 (pp. 2235-2240). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R., & Dunnam, F. E. (2002). Teaching science to elementary teachers: Exploring 'Our Physical World' through science and technology. In D. A. Willis, J. Price, & N. E. Davis (Eds.), 2002 Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2002 (pp. 2115-2116). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Hartshorne, R. (2002). Changing the role of the teacher: Promoting meaningful learning through collaboration between teachers, students, technology, and professional development. In D. A. Willis, J. Price, & N. E. Davis, (Eds.), 2002 Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual: Proceedings of SITE2002 (pp. 658-659). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Non-refereed Articles [Edited articles]

Hartshorne, R., & Ferdig, R. E. (2004). Improving the integration of hypermedia into the teaching and learning environment utilizing databases as intermediaries. Learning Technology, 6(4), 73-75.

Reports and Manuscripts

Hartshorne, R., & Petty, T. (2009). Remote observation of graduate interns (ROGI) training manual: Camera setup, Wimba setup, and using Wimba for observations. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education.

Hartshorne, R., & Friedman, A. (2005). College of Education commitment to technology report. Charlotte, NC: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, College of Education.

Hartshorne, R. (2004). Integrating hypermedia into elementary teachers' science professional development opportunities: The effects on content knowledge and attitudes toward science. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Florida, 2004). Dissertation Abstracts International, 65(08), (AAT 3145918)

Book Reviews

Hartshorne, R. (2005). Technology and the management of instruction: Monograph 4 [Review of the book Technology and the management of instruction: Monograph 4]. Education Review. Available: http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev392.htm

Works in Progress

McAlpin, V., Algozzine, M., Norris, L., Hartshorne, R., Lambert, R., Algozzine, B. (in review). A randomized controlled trial comparison of web-based and paper-based course evaluations. Journal of Higher Education. (Submitted for review 01/2012).

Alpert, S., & Hartshorne, R. (accepted). A study of project management in higher education. International Journal of Educational Managemenet. (Submitted for review 11/2011).

Ajjan, H., Hartshorne, R., Cao, Y., & Santiago, R. (accepted). Social media impact on academic performance: A comparative study of university students in China, Spain, and the United States. Decision Sciences International Annual Conference (Submitted for review 5/2012).

Hartshorne, R., & Waring, S. (in review). Merging pedagogy, technology, and primary sources to promote historical literacy. National Council for History Education Conference (Submitted for review 8/2012).

Waring, S., & Hartshorne, R. (in review). Facilitating authentic historical investigations. National Council for History Education Conference (Submitted for review 8/2012).

Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T., & Petty, T. (in review). The remote observation of graduate interns: Merging participant expectations to facilitate a meaningful experience. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference (Submitted for review 10/2012).

Hartshorne, R., Ajjan, H., & Cao, Y. (in review). Examining factors influencing the use of social networking by college students. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference (Submitted for review 10/2012).

Ajjan, H., Hartshorne, R., Cao, Y., & Santiago, R. (in review). Time flies when you're on social networks: Cognitive absorption and university students' academic performance. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference (Submitted for review 10/2012).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Refereed/Peer-Reviewed National/International Presentations

Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T., & Petty, T. (2012, March). Remotely examining graduate interns: Examining participant expectations. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Austin, TX.

Heafner, T., Petty, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2012, March). Windows Into Teaching and Learning (WiTL): An overview. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Austin, TX.

Heafner, T., Hartshorne, R., & Petty, T., (2011, April). Revisioning traditional approaches to teaching observations through technology applications. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Petty, T., Hartshorne, R., & Heafner, T.(2011, March). Evolution of the remote observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2011, Nashville, TN.

Petty, T., Heafner, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2011, March). University supervisor perspectives of the remote observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2011, Nashville, TN.

Ajjan, H., & Hartshorne, R. (2010, November). Investigating knowledge workers decisions to use Web 2.0 applications. Paper presented at the Decision Sciences Institute Conference.

Friedman, A., VanFossen, P., & Hartshorne, R. (2010, November). MMORPGs vs. ‘real’ world: Exploring parallels between citizenship participation and leadership. Paper presented at the College and University Faculty Assembly.

Hartshorne, R., Petty, T., & Heafner, T. (2010, November). Examining the cost-benefits of the remote observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the Sloan-C 16th Annual International Conference on Online Learning.

Heafner, T., Petty, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2010, November). Exploring expectations of the observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the Sloan-C 16th Annual International Conference on Online Learning.

Friedman, A., Hartshorne, R., & VanFossen, P. (2009, November). MMORPGs, guild participation, and civic leadership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA), Atlanta, GA.

Hartshorne, R., Petty, T., & Heafner, T. (2009, October). Demystifying the remote observation of graduate interns: Lessons learned. Paper presented at the SLOAN-C Conference on Online Learning, 2009, Orlando, FL.

Heafner, T., Petty, T., & Hartshorne, R., (2009, October). Examining a pilot program for the remote observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the SLOAN-C Conference on Online Learning, 2009, Orlando, FL.

Petty, T., Heafner, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2009, March). Examining a pilot program for the remote observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2009, Charleston, SC.

Heafner, T., Petty, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2009, March). The remote observation of graduate interns: Sharing lessons from the field. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2009, Charleston, SC.

Friedman, A., VanFossen, P., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, November). Exploring guild participation in MMORPGs and civic leadership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA), Houston, TX.

Ajjan, H., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, November).Exploring students’ decisions to adopt Web 2.0 technologies as instructional tools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), Baltimore, MD.

Hartshorne, R., & Ajjan, H. (2008, March). Examining factors that influence faculty decisions to adopt Web 2.0 technologies. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2008, Las Vegas, NV.

Van Fossen, P., Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, March). Exploring the roles of synthetic worlds and MMORPGs in social studies and citizenship education. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2008, Las Vegas, NV.

Hartshorne, R., & Friedman, A. (2007, March). Adoption of electronic portfolios: Lessons learned from the first year--The effect of electronic portfolios in preservice teacher education. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2007, San Antonio, TX.

Baucom-Myers, J., Hartshorne, R., & Friedman, A. (2007, March). Electronic Portfolios: Building on the successes of education. Poster presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2007, San Antonio, TX.

Hartshorne, R. (2006, April). The effects of integrating hypermedia into elementary science professional development workshop: No significant difference?  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, 2006 San Francisco, CA.

Hartshorne, R. (2006, March). On becoming an innovative teacher: Conceptual development of preservice teachers' attitudes toward technology and innovation. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2006, Orlando, FL.

Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2006, March). Factors influencing the use of teacher-created course web sites in the classroom. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2006, Orlando, FL.

Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2005, June). What goes where? The construction of effective school websites. Poster presented at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), 2005, Philadelphia, PA.

Hartshorne, R. (2005, March). Integrating hypermedia into elementary science professional development workshop: The effects on teachers’ attitudes toward science. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2005, Phoenix, AZ.

Hartshorne, R. (2004, March). Preparing preservice and inservice teachers with technology: An examination of types of school-university collaborations. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2004, Atlanta, GA.

Hartshorne, R., & Ferdig, R. (2004, March). Hypermedia applications in teaching and learning environments: Exploring the role of databases as intermediaries. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2004, Atlanta, GA.

Hartshorne, R., & Hayes, S. (2003, August). Developing an "innovative" identity: Pre-service teachers’ beliefs about technology and innovation. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association (APA), 2003, Toronto, Canada.

Hartshorne, R. (2002, March). Changing the role of the teacher: Promoting meaningful learning through collaboration between teachers, students, technology, and professional development. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2002, Nashville, TN.

Hartshorne, R., & Dunnam, F. E. (2002, March). Teaching science to elementary teachers: Exploring 'Our Physical World' through science and technology. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, 2002, Nashville, TN.

Refereed/Peer Reviewed/Invited State/Regional Presentations

Hartshorne, R. (2011, May). Leveraging the social web for teaching and learning: Past, present, & future. Invited keynote presentation to be presented at the 11th Annual RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) Colloquium on Teaching and Learning, Troy, NY.

Hartshorne, R. (2011, May). projectIN*SITE: A dynamic web of connections. Invited panel presentation to be presented at the 11th Annual RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) Colloquium on Teaching and Learning, Troy, NY.

Hartshorne, R., Petty, T., & Heafner, T. (2011, February). The development and evolution of a program for the remote observation of graduate interns. Paper presented at the North Carolina Distance Learning Association Conference, 2011, Online.

Hartshorne, R., & Ajjan, H. (2010, March). Exploring student use of Web 2.0 technologies in higher education. Paper presented at UNC Teaching with Technology Conference 2010, Online.

Stanton, L., Gordon, C., Hartshorne, R., & Boisvert, D. (2009, March). Moodle mentors help kick-start a successful pilot. Paper presented at the University of North Carolina Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, 2009, Online.

Hartshorne, R., & Warne, B. (2009, February). Creating e-Learning environments in the clouds. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference, 2009, Hershey, PA.

Friedman, A., Lee, J., Hartshorne, R., Heafner, T., Manfra, M., & Bolick, C. (2009, February). Social Studies 2.0: Strategies and ideas for 21st century learners. Panel presentation at the North Carolina Council for Social Studies, 2009, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R., & DiPietro, M. (2008, December). Moodle in the classroom: Developing a community of teachers and learners. Invited workshop presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2008, Greensboro, NC.

DiPietro, M., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, December). Integrating videogames into teaching and learning. Workshop presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2008, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R., & Friedman, A. (2008, December). Web 2.0 resources in k-12 education: Strategies and ideas for 21ST century learners. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2008, Greensboro, NC.

DiPietro, M., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, December). Best practices for virtual school teaching. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2008, Greensboro, NC.

Hill, S., Outten, M., Carraway, M., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, December). Using ‘Google Apps’ in the k-12 classroom: Resources, strategies, & ideas for 21ST century learners. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2008, Greensboro, NC.

Wilkins, P., & Hartshorne, R. (2008, December). 21st century classroom…virtually there. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2008,

Friedman, A., Hartshorne, R., & Bennett, K. (2008, September). Web 2.0 resources in teacher education: Strategies and ideas for 21st century learners. Paper presented at the North Carolina Teacher Education Forum, Raleigh, NC

Hartshorne, R. (2008, March). Changing the face of K-12 course-specific websites using Moodle. Paper presented at the North Carolina Association of Educational Communications and Technology 2008, Concord, NC.

Hartshorne, R., & Ajjan, H. (2008, March). Exploring the role of web 2.0 technologies in higher education. Paper presented at the North Carolina Teaching and Learning With Technology Conference 2008, Raleigh, NC.

Hartshorne, R., Friedman, A., & Van Fossen, P. (2007, November). The emerging role of MMORPGs in social studies and citizenship education. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2007, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2007, November). Using Moodle in the K-12 classroom. Workshop presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2007, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R., & Gretes, J. (2007, March). Exploring student perceptions of technology skills before and after an introductory educational technology course: A three-year study. Paper presented at the North Carolina Association of Research in Education (NCARE) Conference, 2007, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R., Baucom-Myers, J., & Alpert, S. (2007, March). An exploratory study of the accessibility of K-12 web sites. Paper presented at the North Carolina Association of Research in Education (NCARE) Conference, 2007, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R., & Baucom, J. (2006, November). Course management systems: Changing the face of k-12 course-specific websites. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2006, Greensboro, NC.

Baucom, J., & Hartshorne, R. (2006, November). Developing an open source multimedia suite and toolbox of educational software. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2006, Greensboro, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2006, April). High schools online: An exploratory study of the effectiveness of high school web sites. Paper presented at the North Carolina Association of Research in Education (NCARE) Conference, 2006, Hickory, NC.

Isibor, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2006, April). An examination of adjustment issues facing international graduate students. Poster presented at the North Carolina Association of Research in Education (NCARE) Conference, 2006, Hickory, NC.

Friedman, A., & Hartshorne, R. (2005, November). Caught on the web: The design and development of effective school web sites. Paper presented at the North Carolina Educational Technology (NCETC) Conference, 2005, Greensboro, NC.

Local Presentations

Hartshorne, R. (2012). Merging pedagogy, technology, & primary sources. Workshop presented at the Library of Congress: Teaching With Primary Sources Ambassador Program, University of Central Florida: Orlando, FL.

Hartshorne, R. (2012). 5(+1) Tech tools you want to know about. Presentation to the University of Central Florida College of Education faculty, University of Central Florida: Orlando, FL.

Hartshorne, R. (2011). Using interactive whiteboards in the classroom. Presentation at the University of Central Florida College of Education HAPPY Hour, University of Central Florida: Orlando, FL.

Hartshorne, R. (2011). Emerging technology and learning management systems. Invited presentation to the Teacher Education and Practice Program, University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2011). Unlocking the iPad: Exploring the role of tablet computing in teaching and learning. Invited presentation to the Center for Teaching and Learning's Technology Showcase, University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Charlotte, NC.

Smith, M., & Hartshorne, R. (2009). Best practices for engaging students and managing large classes with Moodle. Invited presentation to the Summer Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte:  Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2008). The many faces of Moodle. Invited presentation to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Faculty Showcase:  Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2008). Using Moodle in higher education: Lessons learned. Invited presentation to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Moodle Pilot Group: Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2008). Web 2.0 in higher education. Invited presentation to the Summer Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte:  Charlotte, NC.

Stanton, L., & Hartshorne, R. (2008). Blogs, wikis, and YouTube. Invited hands-on workshop for the Summer Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2008). Moodle: A sneak peak at a new learning management system. Invited presentation to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Moodle Pilot Group: Charlotte, NC.

Stanton, L., Pike, D., Belus, M., Hartshorne, R., & Wagnes, L. (2008). Social networking/collaborative writing tools in   large classes: Blogs, wikis, and YouTube. Invited panel presentation to the Summer Institute at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Charlotte, NC.

Isibor, T., & Hartshorne, R. (2005, December). An exploratory study of cultural adjustment issues affecting international graduate students at a major university in America. Poster presented at the UNCC College of Education Graduate Research Forum: Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R., & Friedman, A. (2005). Teaching and learning with technology. Invited presentation to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Teaching and Learning Fellows: Charlotte, NC.

Hartshorne, R. (2005). Educational leadership and ePortfolios. Invited presentation at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Educational Leaderships Doctoral Student Orientation: Charlotte, NC.

 Hartshorne, R. (2004). Course web sites: Representing yourself on the web. Invited presentation at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Middle School  Association's Lecture Series: Charlotte, NC.