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Michael P. Menchaca, Ed.D., Professor |
Department of Learning Design & Technology
1776 University Avenue, Wist 237
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
(808) 956-5664
mikepm@hawaii.edu
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Education
Ed.D., Pepperdine University, May 2002
Specialization: Educational Technology
Dissertation: An evaluation of a distributed, distance learning master’s program in educational technology
B.A., University of California at Berkeley, May 1989
Specialization: English Literature
Professional Experience in Higher Education
8/20-present 8/15-7/20 8/09-7/15
8/05-7/09 |
Professor and Chair Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Department of Educational Technology. College of Education.
Teaching and University Service: Serve as Department and Graduate Chair. Teach pre-service and graduate courses. Supervise teaching and research assistants. Serve on departmental, campus, and system-wide committees and projects. Advise students completing Masters and Doctorates in Education. Research and Grants: Engage in research, publication, and presentation in a variety of areas including: distributed education; learning sciences; Native Hawaiian issues in distance education; technology integration; technology and social justice; situated learning; and program assessment. Served as Lead Trainer on NCLB math, science and technology grant. Accreditation: Collaborated on accreditation review for NCATE, WASC, and AECT, including focusing on technology integration for pre-service teacher candidates and online delivery methodologies for graduate programs. Program Design: Coordinate the design, delivery, implementation, and support structures for an online masters in educational technology. Designed and developed first AECT endorsed Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching. |
8/00-7/05 |
Assistant Professor
Sacramento State University. Department of Teacher Education. College of Education.
Engaged in teaching, university service, research, grants, accreditation and program design. Highlights include taught pre-service and graduate courses; served on departmental, campus, and system-wide committees and projects; advised graduate students including masters projects; engaged in research, publication, and presentation in distance education, e-portfolios, technology integration, and others; served as principal and co-principal investigator on state and federal grants; coordinated team of instructors and staff to design, implement, and deliver an online masters, including successful WASC accreditation. |
8/99-7/00 |
Full-time Lecturer
Sacramento State University. Department of Teacher Education. College of Education. |
8/98-7/00 |
Adjunct Faculty
Pepperdine University. Graduate School of Education and Psychology. |
8/95-7/99 |
Adjunct Faculty
Sacramento State University. Department of Teacher Education. College of Education. |
6/95-7/05 &
7/13-7/14 |
Summer School Instructor (K-12)
Sacramento State University. Program for Gifted and Talented Middle School Students. |
Professional Experience in Computers and Networking
10/93-7/99 |
Instructional Computing Specialist
California State University, Sacramento. School of Education. |
3/93-9/93 |
Network Manager
Andersen Consulting. Pacific Legal Foundation. |
3/92-2/93 |
Grants and Network Manager
University of California at San Francisco. Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
Research and Publications
Book editing and book chapters
In press (2015) |
Hasler-Waters, L, Menchaca, M., and Borup, J. (In press). Parental involvement in K-12 online and blended learning. In Ferdig, R., and Kennedy, K. (Eds.), Handbook of research on K-12 online and blended learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Publishing. |
2012 |
Menchaca, M., Hoffman, E., and Ho, C. (2012). Authentic assessment through an online professional conference. In Yang, H. H. and Wang, S. (Eds), Cases on online learning communities and beyond: Investigations and applications (pp. 186-199). Vancouver, BC: IGI Global. |
2005 |
Menchaca, M. (2005). Search engines explained (revised). In Bell, R. and Garofalo, J. (Eds.), Curriculum Series: Science Units for Grades 9-12 (pp. 27-32). Eugene, OR: The International Society for Technology in Education. |
2003 |
Menchaca, M. (2003). Search engines explained (revised). In O’Hara, S. & McMahon, M. (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 6-8 (pp. 27-32). Eugene, OR: The International Society for Technology in Education. |
2002 |
Hannah, L., Menchaca, M., and McVicker, B. (Eds). (2002) Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 3-5. Eugene, OR: The International Society for Technology in Education. |
2002 |
Menchaca, M. (2002). Everything you wanted to know about Internet filters. In Hannah, L., Menchaca, M., and McVicker, B. (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 3-5 (pp. 21-28). Eugene, OR: The International Society for Technology in Education. |
2002 |
Menchaca, M. (2002). Search Engines Explained. In Hannah, L., Menchaca, M., and McVicker, B. (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 3-5 (pp. 29-34). Eugene, OR: The International Society for Technology in Education. |
Refereed journals and serials
In press (2014) |
Hasler-Waters, L., Barbour, M. K., and Menchaca, M. (In press). The nature of online charter schools: Evolution and emerging concerns. Journal of Educational Technology and Society. |
2014 |
Cowan, J., & Menchaca, M. (2014). Investigating value creation in a community of practice with social network analysis in a hybrid online graduate education program. Distance Education 35(1) 43-74. |
2014 |
Khwaldeh, N. & Menchaca, M. (2014). Barriers to utilizing ICT in education in Jordan. International Journal on E-Learning 13(2), 127-155. |
2013 |
Menchaca, M., & Hoffman, E. (2013). Certificate of online learning and teaching (COLT) at the University of Hawaii: A horse of another color for earning college credits. Journal of College Teaching and Learning 10(4), 255-262. |
2012 |
Bekele, T. A. & Menchaca, M. (2012). Performance and satisfaction in blended learning: A randomized experimental study. Journal of Higher Education in Africa, A. Olukoshi (ed.). |
2011 |
Note-Gressard, S. & Menchaca, M. (2011). The efficacy of online tools: How technology impacts interaction. Journal of the World Universities Forum 4(1), pp. 13-30. |
2010 |
Bekele, T.A. & Menchaca, M. (2010). Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in blended learning in Africa: The Ethiopian experience. Journal of the World Universities Forum 3(1), 105-128. |
2009 |
Menchaca, M., & Hoffman, E. (2009). Planning for evaluation in online learning: University of Hawaii case study. Journal of College Teaching and Learning 6(8), 45-52. |
2008 |
Bekele, T. A. & Menchaca, M. (2008). Research on Internet-supported learning: A review. Quarterly Review of Distance Education 9(4), 373-405. |
2008 |
Menchaca, M. & Bekele, T. A. (2008). Learner and instructor identified success factors in distance education. Distance Education 29(3), 231-252. |
2005 |
Zheng, R., McAlack, M., Menchaca, M., Schifter, C., and Stucky, B. (2005). Learners’ perceptions of WebQuest learning: A factor analysis. TechTrends 49(4), 41-49. |
Refereed conference proceedings, national and international
2015 Accepted |
Kevan, J., & Menchaca, M. (2015). Learner activity data collection in a MOOC: xAPI and activity theory framework. TBD Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education (pp. 2047–2061). Honolulu, HI: HICE. |
2014 Accepted |
Menchaca, M. & Cowan, J. (2014, October). Value creation stories in a Community of Practice: Assessing value in an online masters program. TBD Proceedings of the 2014 World Conference on E-Learning. New Orleans, LA: AACE. |
2014 Accepted |
Gose, E., & Menchaca, M. (2014, October). Video game genres and what is being learned from playing them. TBD Proceedings of the 2014 World Conference on E-Learning. New Orleans, LA: AACE. |
2014 |
Cowan, J., & Menchaca, M. (2014, April). Capturing the essence of life online: A social network analysis of ten years in a hybrid educational technology masters program. In Proceedings of the 2014 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA: AERA. |
2013 |
Menchaca, M. P., & Hoffman, E. S. (2013). Changing with the times: Designing online programs for contemporary students. In J. Herrington, A. Couros & V. Irvine (Eds.), Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2013 (pp. 767-773). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. |
2013 |
Menchaca, M. P. & Cowan, J. (2013, April). Longitudinal program evaluation: Qualitative focus group analysis from an online graduate program’s ten-year reunion. In Proceedings of the 2013 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA: AERA. |
2013 |
Menchaca, M. P., & Hoffman, E. Certificate of Online Learning and Teaching (COLT) At UH: A horse of another color for earning college credits Proceedings of the Clute International Academic Conference, Maui, HI USA 2013 (pp. 438-444). |
2012 |
Menchaca, M. & Cowan, J. (2012). Longitudinal program evaluation: A case study of an online program’s ten-year Reunion. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 713-720). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2012 |
Cowan, J. & Menchaca, M. (2012). A longitudinal look at a hybrid community of practice: A social network analysis. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 565-572). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2010 |
Hoffman, E., Ho, C., & Menchaca, M. (2010). Authentic assessment through an online professional conference. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 1784-1789). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2009 |
Menchaca, M., & Hoffman, E. (2009). Planning for evaluation in online learning: A case study from the University of Hawaii. In Clute, R. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2009 College Teaching and Learning Conference. San Antonio, Texas: CLUTE Institute for Academic Research. |
2009 |
Menchaca, M., & Hoffman, E. (2009). Evaluation strategies for improving distance learning: Models and cases from the University of Hawaii. In Ericson, D. (Ed.), Proceedings of the University of Hawaii at Manoa & Bukkyo University International Conference (pp. 17-22). Honolulu, Hawaii: UHM & Bukkyo University. |
2008 |
Menchaca, M., Yong, L., & Hoffman, E. (2008). Understanding barriers to Native Hawaiian participation in distance education. In Proceedings of the Distance Learning and the Internet Conference 2008 (pp. 177-180). Tokyo, Japan: Association of Pacific Rim Universities. |
2008 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. (2008). A qualitative exploration of student experiences in online learning in the Pacific Rim. In R. Cravey (ed.), TCEA Educational Technology Research Symposium, Vol. 2 (pp. 83-94).Austin, TX: Texas Computer Education Association. |
2008 |
Hoffman, E. & Menchaca, M. (2008). Shrinking spaces: Using student evaluation to improve instructor presence in an online course in teacher education. In A. Burge (Ed.), Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education (pp. 2047–2061). Honolulu, HI: HICE. |
2008 |
Eichelberger, A., Hoffman, E., & Menchaca, M. (2008). Overcoming preconceptions: Does distance learning get easier? In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 354-359). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2008 |
Hoffman, E., Menchaca, M., Eichelberger, A., Cordeiro, E., Note-Gressard, S., & Yong, L. Picking tools for distance learning: A view from the trenches. In C. Ho (Ed.), Proceedings of Technology, Colleges, & Community Worldwide Online Conference, Vol. 2008(1): 175-183. |
2007 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. (2007). Designing multiple-tool learning environments in the Pacific Rim. In P. Potiyaraj (Ed.), Proceedings of Distance Learning International Conference 2007 (pp. 10-17). Bangkok, Thailand: Association of Pacific Rim Universities. |
2007 |
Menchaca, M., Hoffman, E., Leong, P., & Eichelberger, A. (2007). Building community, linking islands: A distance learning model from Hawai‘i. In C. Ho (ed.), Proceedings of the Technology, Colleges, and Community Worldwide Online Conference, Vol. 2007(1): 1-9. |
2006 |
Menchaca, M. (2006). Optimal online learning environments: An evaluation of an Internet-based Masters in educational technology. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 454-458). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2006 |
Menchaca, M. (2006). Exceptional online learning: Optimal tools and strategies in distributed environments. In C. Ho (Ed.), Proceedings of Technology, Colleges & Community Worldwide Online Conference 2006 (pp. 93-103). Honolulu, HI: TCC. |
2006 |
Menchaca, M. (2006). Optimizing distributed learning delivery models: An asset class approach to distance learning. In A. Burge (Ed.), Proceedings of Hawaii International Conference on Education 2006 (pp. 4501-4507). Honolulu, HI: HICE. |
2005 |
Menchaca, M. (2005). Optimal distributed learning. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 533-537). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2004 |
Menchaca, M. (2004). Distributed learning white paper: Approaches to distance learning. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004 (pp. 409-413). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2003 |
Menchaca, M. & McVicker, B. (2003). Scaffolding WebQuest creation for experienced teachers. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (pp. 1025-1032). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
2003 |
Rodriguez, S., Dodge, B., Milman, N. & Menchaca, M. (2003). WebQuest design and application strategies. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (pp. 2478-2481). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. |
1998 |
Menchaca. M, Pomerleau, M, and Cannings, T. (1998). Assessing an innovative doctoral program in educational technology. Proceedings of the International Scholars’ Conference. Culver City, California |
1997 |
Menchaca, M. (1997). If you build it, will they come? Issues of equity in online instruction. Proceedings of the TCC Conference. ERIC Digest. |
Refereed competitive grants (funded)
2001-2002 |
Menchaca, M., principal investigator, Education Technology Academy, California State Department of Education |
2000-2002 |
Menchaca, M. & Pfeifer, J., co-principal investigators, Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers for Using Technology (PT3), catalyst and implementation program, U.S. Department of Education |
2000-2001 |
Menchaca, M., faculty consultant (L. Hannah, principal investigator), Education Technology Academy, California State Department of Education |
2000-2005 |
Menchaca, M., director, Microsoft Teacher Training Partnership Grant, Microsoft Corp. |
Reports
2004 |
Kelly, P., Menchaca, M., & Ittelson, J. (2004, April 18). Digital portfolios in teacher education within the California State University. The CSU Center for Distributed Learning. |
2002 |
Menchaca, M. (2004, August 4). Substantive change proposal: Master of Arts in Education: Educational Technology, program delivered more than 50% online. Prepared for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approved. |
Conference Presentations
International and national (juried)
Spring 2015 |
Kevan, J., & Menchaca, M. Hawaii International Conference in Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. Paper: Learner activity data collection in a MOOC: xAPI and activity theory framework. Scheduled January 2015. |
Fall 2014 |
Menchaca, M., Eichelberger, A., Fulford, C., Ho, C., Hoffman, E., Leong, P., Lin, M-F., McKimmy, P., Paek, S., Schmidt, M. & Sorensen, C. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, Florida. Roundtable: Redefining program design: Designing systemic change by department. Scheduled November 6. |
Fall 2014 |
Hoffman, E., Menchaca, M., & Chun, C. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, Florida. Paper: Designing for access: Culture and technology to support Native Hawaiian enrollment. Scheduled November 6. |
Fall 2014 |
Kevan, J. & Menchaca, M. Roundtable: Implementing the xAPI for data collection and learning analytics. Scheduled for November 5. |
Fall 2014 |
Menchaca, M., Kevan, J., & Hoffman, E. Online Learning Consortium International Conference, Orlando, Florida. Paper: Can MOOCs and credit courses co-exist? Design and evaluation of a co-offered MOOC in online learning and technology. Scheduled October 31. |
Fall 2014 |
Menchaca, M. P. & Cowan, J. World Conference on E-Learning, New Orleans, Louisiana. Paper: Value creation stories in a Community of Practice: Assessing value in an online masters program. Scheduled October 28. |
Fall 2014 |
Gose, E., & Menchaca, M. World Conference on E-Learning, New Orleans, Louisiana. Paper: Video game genres and what is being learned from playing them. Scheduled October 28. |
Spring 2014 |
Menchaca, M., Hoffman, E, & Paek, S. ET4Online Conference, Dallas, Texas. Paper: Standards and innovation in designing an online program: An oxymoron?. |
Spring 2014 |
Cowan, J. & Menchaca, M. P. American Educational Research Association annual conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Paper: Assessing value creation using social network analysis: A study of ten years of a successful hybrid online masters community of practice. |
Summer 2013 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Victoria, Canada. Paper: Changing with the times: Designing online programs for contemporary students. |
Spring 2013 |
Menchaca, M. P. & Cowan, J. American Educational Research Association annual conference, San Francisco. Paper: Longitudinal program evaluation: Qualitative focus group analysis from an online graduate program’s ten-year reunion. |
Winter 2013 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. Clute International Academic Conference, Maui, Hawaii. Paper: Certificate of online learning and teaching (COLT) at UH: A horse of another color for earning college credits. |
Fall 2012 |
Menchaca, M, Leong, P., & Ho, C. Engaging with Vietnam Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii. Presentation: Let’s get together: Leveraging social networking to foster international collaboration. |
Fall 2012 |
Cowan, J. & Menchaca, M. Association of Education and Communications Technologies, Louisville Kentucky. Presentation: Closeness, cliques, and cohesion: Using Social Network Analysis to assess a hybrid mater’s program community. |
Summer 2012 |
Cowan, J. & Menchaca, M. Professors of Instructional Design and Technology conference, Estes Park, Colorado. Presentation: Understanding Social Network Analysis. |
Summer 2012 |
Menchaca, M. & Cowan, J. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Denver, Colorado. Paper: Longitudinal program evaluation: A case study of an online program’s ten-year Reunion. |
Summer 2012 |
Cowan, J. & Menchaca, M. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Denver, Colorado. Paper: A longitudinal look at a hybrid community of practice: A social network analysis. |
Summer 2011 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. ET4Online Conference, San Jose, California. Paper: Designing new learning communities to facilitate completion of gradute culminating master’s experiences. |
Spring 2011 |
Note-Gressard, S. & Menchaca, M. World Universities Forum 2011, Hong Kong, China. Virtual Paper: The efficacy of online learning: How technology impacts interaction. |
Fall 2010 |
Hoffman, E. S., Ho, C., & Menchaca, M. P. World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010. Orlando, FL. Paper: Authentic assessment through an online professional conference. |
Spring 2010 |
Bekele, T.A. & Menchaca, M. World Universities Forum 2010, Davos, Switzerland. Virtual Paper: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in blended learning in Africa: The Ethiopian experience. |
Spring 2009 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. College Teaching and Learning Conference 2009, San Antonio, TX. Paper: Planning for evaluation in online learning: A case study from the University of Hawaii. |
Spring 2008 |
Menchaca, M., LoPiccolo, L., & Berry, I. Western Association of Schools and Colleges Annual Conference 2008, San Diego, CA. Presentation: Creating dynamic online learning at the University of Hawaii and the Naval Postgraduate School. |
Spring 2008 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. TCEA Educational Technology Research Symposium, Austin, TX. Paper: A qualitative exploration of student experiences in online learning in the Pacific Rim. |
Spring 2008 |
Hoffman, E., Menchaca, M., Eichelberger, A., Cordeiro, E., Note-Gressard, S., & Yong, L. Technology, Colleges & Community (TCC) Worldwide Online Conference 2008, Online. Paper: Picking tools for distance learning: A view from the trenches.. |
Fall 2007 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman, E. Distance Learning International Conference 2007, Bangkok, Thailand. Paper: Designing multiple-tool learning environments in the Pacific Rim. |
Spring 2007 |
Menchaca, M., Hoffman, E., Leong, P., & Eichelberger, A. Technology, Colleges, and Community Worldwide Online Conference, Online. Paper: Building community, linking islands: A distance learning model from Hawai‘i. |
Summer 2006 |
Menchaca, M., Hayden, K., & Kelly, P. National Educational Computer Conference 2006. San Diego,California. Workshop: E-Portfolios in Teacher Education: Examining Use of E-Portfolios Across California State University Campuses. |
Summer 2006 |
Menchaca, M. & Cowan, J. National Educational Computer Conference 2006. San Diego, California. Paper: Optimal Distributed Learning Environments: The iMET Case Study. |
Spring 2006 |
Menchaca, M. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006, Orlando, FL. Paper: Optimal online learning environments: An evaluation of an Internet-based Masters in educational technology. |
Spring 2006 |
Menchaca, M. Technology, Colleges & Community Worldwide Online Conference 2006, Online. Paper: Exceptional online learning: Optimal tools and strategies in distributed environments. |
Spring 2006 |
Menchaca, M. & Cowan, J. Hawaii International Conference on Education 2006, Honolulu, HI. Paper: Optimizing distributed learning delivery models: An asset class approach to distance learning. |
Spring 2006 |
Menchaca, M., Hayden, K., & Kelly, P. Hawaiian International Education Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii. Panel Workshop: Development of Electronic Assessment Portfolios in Teacher Education - The California State University System Dilemma. |
Spring 2005 |
Menchaca, M. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005. Phoenix, Arizona. Paper: Optimizing Distributed Learning Delivery Models. |
Summer 2004 |
Menchaca, M. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004. Lugano, Switzerland. Paper: Distributed learning white paper: Approaches to distance learning. |
Spring 2003 |
Menchaca, M. & McVicker, B. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2003. Albuquerque, NM. Paper: Scaffolding WebQuest creation for experienced teachers. |
Spring 2003 |
Rodriguez, S., Dodge, B., Milman, N. & Menchaca, M. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2003. Albuquerque, NM. Paper: WebQuest design and application strategies. |
Spring 2002 |
Polin, L, Menchaca, M., Bacer, W., & Bacer, K. Western Association of Schools and Colleges 78th Annual Meeting, Continuing the Dialogue: Using Accreditation to Enhance Student Learning. San Diego. Presentation: Assessing Learning Outcomes for Online Learners: Strategies, Issues, and Examples. |
Spring 2002 |
Menchaca, M. Society for Educators and Scholars 25th Annual International Conference on Technology, Literacy, and Communication: Partners for Globalization. San Antonio, Texas. Presentation: Distributed, Distance Learning that Works: Community and Scholarship. |
Summer 2000 |
Menchaca, M. National Education Computing Conference. Atlanta. Workshop: Teaching to Standards without Getting Burned, Web-Integrated Lesson-planning. |
Fall 1998 |
Menchaca. M, Pomerleau, M, and Cannings, T. International Scholars’ Conference 1998. Culver City, CA. Paper: Assessing an innovative doctoral program in educational technology. |
Fall 1998 |
Menchaca, M. National Education Computing Conference. San Diego. Presentation: Technologic tools to foster collaboration in communities of learning. |
Spring 1997 |
Menchaca, M. (1997). Technology, Colleges & Community Online Conference 1997. Online. Paper: If you build it, will they come? Issues of equity in online instruction. |
State and regional (juried)
Spring 2014 |
Menchaca, M., Ishii, D., & Saito, T. Google Education Hawaii Summit, Honolulu, Hawaii. Using Google tools to foster collaboration. |
Winter 2013 |
Menchaca, M. Google Education Hawaii Summit, Honolulu, Hawaii. Hanging out with Google Hangout. |
Spring 2009 |
Menchaca, M. & Hoffman E. Evaluation strategies for improving distance learning: Models and cases from the University of Hawaii. University of Hawaii – Bukkyo University Conference. Honolulu, HI, March 5, 2009. |
Spring 2008 |
Menchaca, M. Tech-Ed Conference 2008, Ontario, CA. Workshop: Addressing issues of social justice with technology. |
Spring 2006 |
Menchaca, M. & Cowan, J. The 11th Annual Tech Ed Conference and Exposition. Pasadena, California. Presentation: Sustaining Optimal Online Learning Environments with Multiple Tools. |
Spring 2005 |
Menchaca, M. Eleventh Annual Multicultural Education Conference. Sacramento,California. Presentation: Addressing Issues of Social Justice with Technology. |
Spring 2004 |
Menchaca, M. Tenth Annual Multicultural Education Conference. Sacramento. Digital Poster Session: Equity Resources Online. |
Spring 2003 |
Menchaca, M. Computer Using Educators Conference. Anaheim. PosterSession: Educational Technology Academy Lessons Learned. |
Fall 2001 |
Menchaca, M. Computer Using Educators Conference, Sacramento. Presentation:Authoritative Portfolios. |
Spring 2001 |
Menchaca, M. & Desler, G. Seventh Annual Multicultural Education Conference, Sacramento.Hands-On Presentation: Computer and Internet-based Multicultural Resources:The People of Sacramento. |
Fall 2000 |
Menchaca, M. Computer Using Educators. Sacramento. Presentation: The Why’s, What’s, and When’s of Online Instruction. |
Spring 2000 |
Menchaca, M. Florida Educational Technology Conference. Orlando. Workshop: Web-based search strategies and filtering. |
Spring 1999 |
Menchaca, M. Fifth Annual Multicultural Education Conference. Sacramento. Presentation: Bilingual and multicultural resources on the Internet: Focus on collaboration. |
Spring 1999 |
Menchaca, M. Florida Educational Technology Conference. Orlando. Workshop: Teacher professional development and website evaluation and curriculum integration. |
Spring 1998 |
Menchaca, M. Fourth Annual Multicultural Education Conference. Sacramento. Presentation: Technologic equity on the Infobahn: Who will have access? |
Other presentations and workshops
Summer 2012 |
Hoffman, E., & Menchaca, M. Accreditation and program reviews. 2012 Professors of Instructional Design and Technology (PIDT) Annual Conference, Denver, CO, May 21, 2012. |
Summer 2012 |
Hoffman, E. & Menchaca, M. Academic job search tips. 2012 Professors of Instructional Design and Technology (PIDT) Annual Conference, Denver, CO, May 21, 2012. |
Spring 2008 |
Menchaca, M California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Burbank, CA. Workshop: Appropriate technology and resources for young children. |
Spring 2008 |
Menchaca, M. St. Patrick’s Parent-Teacher Association. Honolulu, HI. Invited speaker: Beyond video games: Good choices for young children. |
Fall 2007 |
Menchaca, M. College of Education, University of Hawaii. Honolulu, HI. Workshop: Supporting students synchronously: How to use audio-conferencing systems effectively. |
Fall 2007 |
Menchaca, M. Hawaii Association of Middle Schools, Honolulu, HI. Workshop: Promoting Social Justice with Technology. |
Spring 2007 |
Menchaca, M. National Network for Educational Renewal, Annual Think-Tank. Honolulu, Hawaii. Collaborative: Hawaii Institute for Educational Partnerships. |
Fall 2006 |
Menchaca, M. College of Education, University of Hawaii. Online. Workshop: Teaching with Elluminate Live! |
Fall 2003 |
Menchaca, M. Latinos and Technology Conference. Los Angeles. Expert Panel: Distance Learning Assessment. |
Spring 2003 |
Menchaca, M. Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology Conference. Sacramento. Presentation: Incorporating Student Feedback to Redesign Online Courses. |
Spring 2002 |
Menchaca, M. Nevada Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. Hands-on Presentation: Professional Development and Technology Integration through Online Learning. |
Spring 2001 |
Menchaca, M. Capitol Computer Using Educators Conference. Sacramento.Poster Session: An Internet-based Master’s in Educational Technology. |
Spring 2000 |
Menchaca, M. Department of Teacher Education. Sacramento. Presentation: Technology Integration Resources on the Web. |
Fall 1999 |
Menchaca, M. Teaching, Learning and Technology Assessment Subcommittee. Sacramento. Workshop: Assessment in online courses and the Flashlight process. |
Spring 1999 |
Menchaca, M. Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable. Sacramento. Electronic poster session: Assessing achievement in distributed learning environments. |
Consulting
3/06-8/06 |
Hawaii Department of Education, Kauai Complex |
1/01-5/05 |
Sacramento County Office of Education. California Technology Assistance Project. |
8/03-5/05 |
Woodland Joint Unified School District. |
1/04-5/04 |
Pleasant Ridge Union School District. |
3/95-2/99 |
San Juan Unified School District. |
1/96-12/99 |
Optimum Learning Environment Project. |
1/96-5/98 |
California Department of Education and Department of Developmental Services. |
Research and Grants
3/06-8/06 |
Lead Trainer. 3 R’s for Tomorrow: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships in Math, Science, and Technology. No Child Left Behind Mathematics, Science, and Technology Grant,Kauai, Hawaii. Barbara Baker, principal investigator. |
8/01-7/02 |
Principal investigator. Educational Technology Academy (ETA). California Technology Assistance Project grant funded by California Department of Education |
8/00-5/02 |
Co-principal investigator. Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers for Using Technology (PT3). U.S. Department of Education grant with California State University, Sacramento. |
8/00-7/01 |
Faculty consultant. Educational Technology Academy (ETA). California Technology Assistance Project grant funded by California Department of Education. |
8/00-5/05 |
Director. Microsoft Teacher Training Partnership Grant. Microsoft Corporation |
Professional Memberships
2006-present |
Pan-Pacific Distance Learning Association
President, 2009 – 2010 and President-elect, 2007 – 2008 |
2006-present |
Association for Education Communications and Technology |
2004-present |
Association for Advancement of Computers in Education |
2001-present |
National Council of La Raza |
2000-present |
American Educational Research Association |
1998-2012 |
International Society for Technology in Education |
1994-2005 |
Computer-Using Educators.
Chair, Communications Committee, 2003 – 2005 |
Awards
2008 |
National Hawaiian Education Association Scholarship |
2002 |
Merit award, Academic Talent Search |
1997 |
The honor society of Phi Delta Kappa (initiated 1997) |
1996 |
California State University Forgivable Loan / Doctoral Incentive Scholarship |
1984 |
University of California at Berkeley Alumni Scholarship (Full) |
1984 |
Virginia Smith Foundation Scholarship (Full) |
Service Activities
Professional service, national and international
2007-2012 |
President-elect, President and Past-President, Pan-Pacific Distance Learning Association |
2009-present |
Reviewer for IEEE (CHUSER, ISBEIA, & ISIEA), SAGE, TCC, International Handbook of E-Learning, Journal of Online Learning and Technology, AERA, Computers & Education, Journal of the World Universities Forum, and Journal of Media and Communication Studies |
2008-present |
Editorial Reviewer, Distance Education, S. Naidu (ed.) |
2006-present |
Editorial Board, Proceedings of Technology, Colleges, & Community Worldwide Online Conference |
2007-2008 |
Member, Microsoft Education Research Panel |
2002-2012 |
Member, Ed Tech Action Network, International Society for Teacher Education |
2002-2003 |
Participant, National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) roundtable, ISTE |
1999-2001 |
Interactivity Manager, Ed’s Oasis web-based resources project (funded by AT&T) |
Professional service, state and regional
2006-present |
Judge, Hawai‘i State History Days, regional and state levels, student multimedia competition |
2003-2005 |
Project team member, CSU System-wide (23 campuses) digital portfolio implementation team (selected by application through chancellor’s office) |
2003-2005 |
Representative (elected), Communications Committee, Computer Using Educators |
2003-2004 |
Co-chair (elected), Association for State Technology Using Teacher Educators |
2003 |
Project team member, “Barriers to Active Learning Courses” project, Office of the Chancellor |
2002 |
Consultant, Digital California Project (Internet2 connectivity) |
2001-2003 |
Secretary (elected), Association for State Technology Using Teacher Educators |
2001-2004 |
Advisory Board, California Technology Assistance Project, Region 3 |
Professional service, University of Hawai‘i
2013 |
Chair, Department of Educational Technology Personnel Committee |
2013-present |
Member, ETEC MEd Program Redesign Committee |
2013-present |
Collaborating with the Distance Course Design Group on online program design |
2012 |
Member, College of Tropical, Agricultural, and Human Resources Hiring Committee for Distance Education specialist |
2010-2012 |
Chair, Personnel Committee, College of Education Senate |
2008-present |
Coordinator, Certificate in Online Learning and Technology
(Note: Dr. Peter Leong served as coordinator during my sabbatical) |
2008-2009 |
Vice-chair, College of Education Senate |
2008 |
Member, ETEC Faculty Hiring Committee (Grace Lin) |
2007 |
Member, ETEC Faculty Hiring Committee (Peter Leong) |
2006-present |
Coordinator, Online Masters in Educational Technology (OTEC) program
(Note: Dr. Peter Leong served as coordinator during my sabbatical) |
2006 |
Member, IT Specialist hiring committee, Center for Disability Studies |
2005-present |
Convener, ETEC Online Programs Committee |
2005-2012 |
Liaison to ITE, Elementary Education Childhood Education Committee |
2009-present
2005-2009 |
Graduate Faculty, Chairing and advising doctoral candidates
Associate Graduate Faculty, Advising doctoral candidates |
2005 |
Member ITS Specialist hiring committee, Technology and Distance Programs |
2005-2006 |
Member, NCATE Diversity Committee |
Professional service, California State University, Sacramento
2003-2005 |
College representative (elected), Academic Information Technology Committee |
2003 |
Member, Teacher Education Faculty Hiring Committee (John Cowan) |
2003-2005 |
Chair (elected), Graduate Program Area Group, Teacher Education |
2002-2005 |
Coordinator (elected), Teacher Education Graduate Programs |
2002-2004 |
College representative (elected), University Technology Assessment Committee, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable |
2002-2004 |
Member, Research and Creativity Activity Committee |
2002 |
Project member, “Technology Enabled Academic Programs/Projects,” Academic Vice President |
2002-2004 |
Member, Pedagogy Enhancement Grant Subcommittee |
2002-2003 |
Member, Electronic Portfolio Implementation Committee |
2001-2005 |
Member, Political Awareness and Action Committee |
2001-2004 |
Member, Future Scholars Program selection committee |
2000-2005 |
Member, Teacher Education Technology Area Group |
2000-2005 |
Member, Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Committee |
2000-2002 |
Project director, Multiple Subjects Achievement Test (MSAT) online diagnostic system |
2000-2001 |
Member, Department Advisory Council |
Recent Community service
2013-2014 |
Instructor, Academic Talent Search, Summer Technology Camp, Sacramento, California |
2011-2012 |
Instructor, Bergamo Montessori School, Digital Journalism, Sacramento, California |
2008 |
Invited speaker, St. Patrick’s Parent Teacher Association annual meeting, (Honolulu, HI) |
2005-2008 |
Coordinator, Aloha United Way Campaign |
2005-2006 |
Member and parent liaison, Parent Teacher Committee, Montessori Community School |
Foreign Languages
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Fluent reading, writing, and speaking Spanish |
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