Faculty and Staff Profiles

Lowther has a strong commitment to mentor and support graduate students. She has chaired 14 dissertations of students who successfully completed their doctoral studies and is currently chairing six doctoral students working on their final research residency or dissertations. She actively engages her doctoral students in research and scholarship, which has resulted in 19 publications and 23 presentations that were co-authored with doctoral students.

• Ph.D. Educational Technology - Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona - 1994

• Professor, ICL / Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis - 2008 - present
• Associate Professor, Instruction and Curriculum Leadership: Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis College of Education - 2000 to present
• Assistant Professor, Instruction and Curriculum Leadership: Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis College of Education - 1995 to 2000
• Program Evaluator, Phoenix Urban Systemic Initiative - Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Tempe, Arizona - 1994 to 1995
• Evaluation Specialist Instructional Designer Media Producer, Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities (CRCM) - Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Tempe, Arizona - 1991 to 1995
• Adjunct Faculty, College of Education Division of Psychology in Education - Arizona State University (ASU) Tempe, Arizona - 1995
• Instructional Designer, Center for Learning and Instruction - Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Tempe, Arizona - 1989-1992
• Graduate Associate, Morrison Institute of Public Policy - Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona - 1990-1991
• Middle School Teacher, Valley View Middle School - Ysleta Independent School District El Paso, Texas - 1982-1989

• First Tennessee Professorship - University of Memphis - 2009-2012
• Outstanding Research Paper - AERA - Tech as Agent of Change in Tchng & Learning - 2008

• Technology Integration (G) (U) - The University of Memphis
• Authoring Multimedia Courseware (G) - The University of Memphis
• Educational Technology Seminar (G) - The University of Memphis
• Principles & Applications of Instructional Design (G) - The University of Memphis
• Developing Instructional Materials (G) - The University of Memphis
• History of Instructional Design (G) - The University of Memphis
• Theories and Models of Instructional Design (G) - The University of Memphis
• Educational Psychology Foundations (G) - Arizona State University
• Learning and Motivation (U) - Arizona State University

• Smaldino, S., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. (2008) Instructional Technology and Media in the Classroom (9^th Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall. 
• Morrison, G. R. & Lowther, D. L. (2010). Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom: Skills for the 21st Century, (4th Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.  

• Lowther, D.L., Inan, F.A., Strahl, J.D., Ross, S.M. (2008). Does technology integration “work” when key barriers are removed?  Educational Media International, 45(3), 195-206.
•  Lowther, D. L., Strahl, J. D., Franceschini, L.A., & Zoblotsky, T. A. (2008). Michigan’s Freedom to Learn 2006-2007 Evaluation Report. Prepared for the One-to-One Laptop Institute and Ferris State University: Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
•  Lowther, D. L., Strahl, J. D., Ross, S. M., & Huang, Y. (2008). Florida Enhancing Education Through Technology Laptop Initiative 2007-2008 Evaluation Report.  Prepared for the Florida Department of Education and the University of South Florida:  Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
•  Mims, C., Lowther, D. L., Strahl, J. D., Franceschini, L.A., & Zoblotsky, T. A. (2008). McNairy County Laptop Program 2007-2008  Evaluation Report. Prepared for McNairy County School Board: Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
•  Franceschini, L.A., Allen, L. E., Lowther, D. L., & Strahl, J. D., (2008). Michigan’s Freedom to Learn 2006-2007 Evaluation Report. Prepared for the One-to-One Laptop Institute and Ferris State University: Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
• Lowther, D. L., Strahl, J. D., Inan, F. A., & Ross, S. M. (2007). Tennessee EdTech Launch 2005-2006 Evaluation Report.  Prepared for the Tennessee Department of Education: Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
• Lowther, D. L., Strahl, J. D., Inan*, F. A. & Bates, J. (2007). Michigan’s Freedom to Learn 2005-2006 Evaluation Report. Prepared for the One-to-One Laptop Institute and Ferris State University: Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
• Lowther, D. L., Strahl, J. D., Ross, S. M., & Huang, Y. (2007). Florida Enhancing Education Through Technology Laptop Initiative 2006-2007 Evaluation Report.  Prepared for the Florida Department of Education and the University of South Florida:  Center for Research in Educational Policy, The University of Memphis: Memphis, TN.
• Lowther, D. L. (July, 2007).  Investing in people. T.H.E. Journal, 34(7), 42-43. [NOTE: With a circulation of 90,000 qualified readers, T.H.E. is the largest circulated education technology monthly publication.]
• Allen, L. E., Lowther, D. L.  & Strahl, J. D. (2007). Differences in technology use based on levels of immersion in a teacher technology training program. Journal of Educational Technology, 4(3), 27-38.
• Inan, F. A. & Lowther, D. L. (2007).  A Comparative Analysis of Computer-Supported Learning Models and Guidelines.  In A book edited by F. M. Mendes Neto and F. V. Brasileiro (Eds.) Advances in Computer-Supported Learning. (pp. 1-20) Harrisburg, PA:  Idea Group Publishers 
• Grant, M. M., Lowther, D. L., & Ross, S. M. (2007). Tina Sears. In P. Ertmer and J. Quinn (Eds.) ID Casebook, The: Case Studies in Instructional Design (3rd. Ed.) (pp. 57-66). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.   
• Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M., Inan, F. A., & Strahl, J. D. (2006). Changing Classroom Environments through Effective Use of Technology.  In D. M McInerney, S. Van Etten, and M. Dowson (Eds.) Effective Schooling: Research on Sociocultural Influences on Motivation and Learning  (Volume 6 pp. 207-233). Information Age Publishing, Greenwich CT. 
• Ross, S. M., Morrison, G., & Lowther, D. L. (2005).  Using experimental methods in higher education research.  Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 16(2), 39-64.
• Ross, S. M., Smith, L., Alberg, M., & Lowther, D. (2004) Using Classroom Observations as a Research and Formative Evaluation Tool in Educational Reform: The School Observation Measure. In S. Hilberg and H. Waxman (Eds.) New Directions for Observational Research in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms (pp. 144-173). Santa Cruz, CA: Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence.
• McDonald, A.J., Sterbinsky, A., Lowther, D., Ross, S.M., Redfield, D., Apodaca, M., & Martelli, S. (2004).  Demonstrating comprehensive school reform: A review of two longitudinal studies.  The International Journal of Educational Policy, Research and Practice, 4(4), 93-110.
• Nanjappa, A. & Lowther, D. L. (April, 2004) Technology Integration Beliefs of School Teachers in India. Proceedings of the 2004 American Educational Research Association National Conference, San Diego, CA.   
• Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M., & Morrison, G. R. (2003). When each one has one: The influences on teaching strategies and student achievement of using laptops in the classroom. Educational Technology Research and Development, 51(03), 23-44.
• Lowther, D. L. & Morrison, G. R. (2003). Integrating Computers into the Problem-Solving Process. New Directions for Teaching and Learning: Problem-Based Learning for the Information Age, 95(03), 33-38.
• Nanjappa, A. & Lowther, D. L. (2003). The Assessment of Concerns and Computer Self-Efficacy of Teachers in India regarding the Professional Use of Computers. ED-MEDIA 2003--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications Conference Proceedings. Honolulu, HI.   
• Ross, S. M. & Lowther, D. L. (2003). Impacts of the Co-nect school reform design on classroom instruction, school climate, and student achievement in inner-city schools. Journal for Educational Research on Students Placed At Risk, 8(3), 215-246.
• Jones, G. R., Harmon, S. W., & Lowther, D. L. (2002). Internet-based learning and Technology Integration: A Systemic Approach. In R. Reiser and J. Dempsey (Eds.) Foundations, Trends, & Issues in Instructional Technology; Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
• Clark, F. & Lowther, D. L. (2002). Impact of the Cognitive Apprenticeship Model on Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Effectively Plan For the Use of Technology in Instruction. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 13th International Conference Proceedings, Nashville, TN   
• Morrison, G. R. & Lowther, D. L. (2001). Information management. In A. Costa (Ed.) Developing Minds: ASCD Publications.
• Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M. & Morrison, G. R. (June, 2001). Evaluation of a Laptop Program: Successes and Recommendations. 2001 National Education Computing Conference Proceedings. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.   

• Lowther, D. L., Strahl, D. J., Inan, F. A., Ross, S. M.. (April, 2008). Does technology integration “work” when key barriers are removed? Paper presented at the 2008 American Educational Research Association National Conference, New York, NY.
• Cavalluzzo, L. & Lowther, D. L., (February, 2008).  Year 1 Progress Report of Effects of a Hybrid Secondary School Course in Algebra I on Teaching Practices, Classroom Quality and Adolescent Learning.   Presented to the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Educational Sciences (IES) Research Panel for the Regional Educational Laboratories: Washington, DC.
• Lowther, D. L., Wohlleb, J., Nunnery, J., Strahl, J. D., & Martindale, E. T. (April, 2007). Bridging the gap: An investigation of CompassLearning in an urban setting. Paper presented at the 2007 American Educational Research Association National Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Inan*, F. A., Lowther, D. L., & Ross, S.M. (April, 2007). Examination of factors affecting technology integration in K-12 schools: A path Analysis. Paper presented at the 2007 American Educational Research Association National Conference, Chicago, IL. *Lowther doctoral student.
• Lowther, D. L. (December, 2007).  What do teachers and students do during routine technology integration lessons?  Educational Technology Researchers Mini-Summit.  Harvard University. Note:  By invitation only meeting for eight nationally recognized researchers.
• Lowther, D. L., & Strahl, J.D., (May, 2007). The expectations, reality, and what works when integrating laptops into K-12 schools. Presented to the McNairy County School’s Board of Education, County Commissioners, and corporate sponsors. 
• Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M., Strahl, J. D., & Inan*, F. A. (June, 2007). Tennessee EdTech Accountability Model Research Review. Presented to the U.S. Department of Education's, Evaluating State Education Technology Programs (ESETP) Research Review Panel, Washington, DC [videoconference].
• Ross, S. M. & Lowther, D. L. (January, 2007). Integrating Computers as a Learning Tool in K-12 Classrooms:  Research Findings and Issues.  Presented at the Cognitive Science Seminar, University of Memphis.
• *Lowther, D. L., Ross, S.M., & Strahl, J. D. (July, 2006). The Influence of Technology Integration on Instructional Practices. Paper presented at the 6^th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organisations, Prato, Italy. 
• *Morrison, G. R., Ross, S. M. & Lowther, D. L., (June, 2006). Presenter at the Voices of the Past - Visions of the Future: Learning and Instructional Technologies for the 21st Century Research Symposium, Bloomington, IN. 
• *Lowther, D. L., Ross, S.M., & Strahl, J. D. (April, 2006). Integrating Technology in Classroom Learning as a School-wide Reform:  A Foundation for Improved Student Achievement?  Paper presented at the 2006 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, San Francisco, CA. 
• *Montgomery, B., Ross, S. M., & Lowther, D. L. (March, 2006). Research Around One-to-One Initiatives Essential Skills: Planning & Budgeting, Team Building & Staffing, Systems Management and Education & Training.  Paper presented at the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) K-12 School Networking Conference, Arlington, VA. 
• Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M., Strahl, J. D., (November, 2005). TEAM/EdTech Year 2 Evaluation Results. Presented to the U.S. Department of Education's, Evaluating State Education Technology Programs (ESETP) Research Review Panel, Washington, DC.  
• *Inan, F. A., Lowther D. L., & Ross, S. M. (October, 2005). Observation of technology use: Identifying instructional strategies used in K-12 schools. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL.  
• Lowther, D. L., (August, 2005). Achieving Effective Technology Integration with the NTeQ Model. Key presenter for preservice teachers at University of California, Fresno.  
• Lowther, D. L. (January, 2005). Integrating Technology for Inquiry (NTeQ Model). Keynote presentation for the Michigan Department of Education, Freedom to Learn Showcase.  
• Lowther, D. L. & Fisher, K. (October, 2003). FEPSI External Evaluation and EdTech LAUNCH Schools. Presentation given to TN EdTech Launch school district directors and principals at the Tennessee Educational Technology Leadership conference, Nashville, TN.
• Lowther, D. L. (October, 2000). Technology integration in rural schools. Keynote for Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative Fall Conference: Lexington, KY.
• Lowther, D. L. (February, 1998). Capacity building through problem-based learning. Key presenter at a five-state mini-conference sponsored by the Roanoke River Valley Consortium, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Lowther, D. L., Stubbs, L., Lendhardt, B., & McCarley, M. (November, 1997). Technology and Thematic Units. Teacher Education Initiative - National Education Association Annual Symposium, Memphis, TN.
• Lowther, D. L. (August, 1996). Authentic assessment for middle school and high school mathematics and science teachers. Presentation given for The Project SUCCESS Consortium Conference: Charles City, King and Queen, Surry, and Sussex Counties, VA.
• Lowther, D. L. & Morrison, G. R , & Abraham, K. (June, 1996). Embedded technology. Paper presented at the 1996 Memphis City Schools Technology Conference, Memphis, TN.
• Lowther, D. L. (July, 2000). Technology in K-12 settings. Key presenter to students and faculty in the Instructional Design Program at Nova University, Florida.