Contact

Phone: 470-578-3928

Email: troman5@kennesaw.edu

Office Location: KH 2329

Office Hours:
office hours by appointment

Research

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Roman, T. A., & Boling, E. (in press). Collaborative learning, peer communication, and tool use as design strategies: Revising the Informed Design Teaching and Learning Matrix based on the instructional practices of secondary design educators. Educational Technology Research & Development.

Roman, T. A., Edwards, B., Brantley-Dias, L., & Dias, M. (2022). Building teacher communities through trauma-informed teaching practices: Teaching for social justice in STEM. In E. Baumgartner, R. Kaplan-Rakowski, R. E. Ferdig, R. Hartshorne & C. Mouza (Eds.), A retrospective of teaching, technology, and teacher education during the COVID-19 pandemic (pp. 261-268). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://learntechlib.org/primary/p/221522/ 

Siena, S. & Roman, T. A. (2022). Fighting fake news: Using peer discussion groups to build news media literacy. PS: Political Science & Politics, 55(4), 821-827. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049096522000609

Roman, T. A., Frazee, R. V., & Johnson, C. G. (2022). Open access tools and resources to create engaging and inclusive learning environments. Impact, 15. https://my.chartered.college/impact_article/helping-teachers-to-create-engaging-and-inclusive-learning-environments-with-open-access-resources-tools-and-supportive-communities/

Roman, T. A., Edwards, B., Dias, M., & Brantley-Dias, L. (2021). STEM teachers’ designs for learning: Addressing the social and political climate during COVID-19. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 10(4). https://edtechbooks.org/jaid_10_4/stem_teachers_design

Roman, T. A., Brantley-Dias, L., Dias, M., & Edwards, B. (2021). Addressing student engagement during COVID-19: Secondary STEM teachers attend to the affective dimension of learner needs. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, sup1(1), S65-S93. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2021.1920519

Roman, T. A., Callison, M., Myers, R. & Berry, A. H. (2020). Facilitating authentic learning experiences in distance education: Embedding research-based practices into an online peer feedback tool. TechTrends, 64(4), 591-605. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-020-00496-2

Roman, T. A. (2020). Supporting the mental health of teachers in COVID-19 through trauma-informed educational practices and adaptive formative assessment tools. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 28(2), 473-481. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/216363/

Buchenot, A. & Roman, T. A. (2019). Reframing writing instruction in physical learning environments: Making connections between digital and nondigital technologies. Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology, 8(1), 87-98. https://doi.org/10.14434/jotlt.v8i1.26793

Roman, T. A. & Racek, J. (2019). Virtual reality and designing for social impact: Considerations of culture, context, and pedagogical aims. TechTrends, 63(1), 79-86. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-018-0360-z

Roman, T. A., & Uttamchandani, S. (2018). Researching pedagogy within small active learning classrooms: Examining enacted pedagogies of learner and instructor interactions. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 41(4), 447-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743727X.2018.1452199

Birdwell, T., Roman, T. A., Hammersmith, L. & Jerolimov, D. (2016). Active learning classroom observation tool: A practical tool for classroom observation and instructor reflection in active learning classrooms. The Journal on Centers for Teaching and Learning, 8, 28-50. https://openjournal.lib.miamioh.edu/index.php/jctl/article/view/157

Roman, T. A., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A.T. (2016). Comparison of parent and teacher perceptions of essential website features and elementary teacher website practice: Implications for teacher communication practice. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 32(1), 13-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2015.1092897

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A.T., Brush, T., Strycker, J., Gronseth, S., Roman, T., Abaci, S., van Leusen, P. Shin, S., & Easterling, W. (2012). Preparation versus practice: How do teacher education programs and practicing teachers align in their use of technology to support teaching and learning? Computers & Education, 59(2), 399-411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2012.01.014

Gronseth, S., Brush, T., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A.T., Strycker, J., Abaci, S., Easterling, W., Roman, T., Shin, S., & van Leusen, P. (2010). Equipping the next generation of teachers: Technology preparation and practice. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 27(1), 30-36. https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2010.10784654

EDITOR REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Roman, T. A. (2022). Review of merging the instructional design process with learner-centered theory: The Holistic 4D Model by Charles M. Reigeluth and Yunjo An. TechTrends, 66(3), 560-562. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00723-y

Morrone, A. S. & Roman, T. A. (2019). Creating a research-based ALC master plan. EDUCAUSE Review. https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2019/5/creating-a-research-based-alc-master-plan

Morrone, A. S., Flaming, A., Birdwell, T., Russell, J. E., Roman, T. A., & Jesse, M. (2017). Creating active learning classrooms is not enough: Lessons from two case studies. EDUCAUSE Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/12/creating-active-learning-classrooms-is-not-enough-lessons-from-two-case-studies

Pasquini, L. A., Wakefield, J. S., & Roman, T. (2014). Impact factor: Early career research & digital scholarship. TechTrends, 58(6), 12-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-014-0797-7

Roman, T. & Callison, M. (2014, March/April). The art of online critique. Learning and Leading with Technology, 41(6). http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/march_april_2014

Boling, E., Easterling, W., Hardré, P., Howard, C., & Roman, T. (2011). ADDIE: Perspectives in transition. Educational Technology, 51(5), 34-38.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (since 2017)

Roman, T. A., Diaz, L., Foster, T., & Son, H. (2023, April). Advancing systemic equality within a computer science ecosystem: How personalized computer science coaching supports culturally responsive-sustaining pedagogies. Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. 

Edwards, B. P., Dias, M., Brantley-Dias, L., & Roman, T. A. (2023, April). Secondary STEM teacher experiences enacting social justice pedagogy. Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. 

Roman, T. A., Son, H., & Alangari, H. (2022, October). The dimensions of authentic assessment prioritized by educators: Identifying instructional opportunities through peer feedback. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Brantley-Dias, L., Correia, A. P., Kopcha, T. J., Martins, V., Oliver, K., Roman, T. A., Walters, K., Dias, M., Edwards, B., & Santos, E. (2022, October). Teaching for social justice: Strategies and support for K-12 teachers. Panel presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Strycker, J., Brynteson, K., Dousay, T., Roman, T. A., & Russo, T. (2022, October). Innovative pedagogical support spaces and practices: The long shadow of COVID and increasing flexible attendance. Panel presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Roman, T. A. (2021, June 8). Create easy to use podcasts with your students using Anchor.fm. Session presented at Cobb Instructional Technology Conference, Kennesaw, GA. 

Roman, T. A., Solemani, A., & Wisner, W. (2022, April). Promoting storytelling, computational thinking, and spatial reasoning through u-design: A design case of a cyber-physical tool. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Roman, T. A., Brantley-Dias, L., Edwards, B., & Dias, M. (2021, November). Addressing issues of social justice in STEM: Supporting teachers’ pedagogical intentions and instructional interventions. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Chicago, IL.

Strycker, J., Brynteson, K., Dousay, T., Roman, T. A., & Russo, T. (2021, November). Innovative pedagogic support spaces and practices: Changes and challenges during life under COVID. Panel participant at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Chicago, IL.

Dias, M., Brantley-Dias, L., Roman, T. A., & Edwards, B. (2021, October 26-28). Co-constructing social justice pedagogy with STEM teachers. “Birds of a Feather” presented virtually at SITE Interactive Online Conference.

Daniels, K. & Roman, T. A. (2021, October 26-28). How to teach digital safety and skills through the lens of the digital citizenship+ (plus) framework. “Best Practices” presented virtually at SITE Interactive Online Conference.

Roman, T. A. & Morcos, C. (2021, October 23). Sound like pro, even if you’re a novice: How to make easy-to-produce podcasts with Anchor.fm. Session presented virtually at Kennesaw State University Mobile Learning Summit.

Dias, M., Brantley-Dias, L., Edwards, B., & Roman, T. A. (2021, October 16). STEM teaching for social justice. Paper presented at the Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education, Safety Harbor, FL.

Edwards, B., Dias, M., Brantley-Dias, L., & Roman, T. A. (2021, October 8). Induction-phase STEM Teachers’ Understanding of Teaching for Social Justice. Paper presented virtually at the Georgia Educational Research Association.

Roman, T. A., Dias, M., Edwards, B., & Brantley-Dias, L. (2021, April 8). Planning for COVID-19 uncertainty: STEM secondary teachers’ designs for student engagement during a time of trauma. Poster presented virtually at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

Dias, M., Roman, T. A., Edwards, B., & Brantley-Dias, L. (January 2021). STEM teaching amid COVID-19 uncertainty: promoting student engagement in a time of crisis and trauma. Paper presented virtually at the Association for Science Teacher Education. 

Roman, T. A. & Taylor, C. (2020, November). Active learning classrooms for all: How active learning spaces can support English language learners. Paper presented virtually at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention.

Gronseth, S. L., Bonk, C. J., Zhu, M., Roman, T. A., Lee, D., & Huh, Y. (2020, November). Concentration, cafés, coffee, and collaboration: A discussion of the craft of supportive spaces for academic writing. Panel discussion presented virtually at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention.

Gronseth, S. L., Bonk, C. J., Reeves, T. C., Roman, T. A., & Zhu, M. (2020, October). Crafting writing spaces: Insights from educational technology scholars around the world. Workshop presented virtually at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention.

Roman, T. A. & Taylor, C. (2020, June). Demystifying active learning spaces: Patterns of student interactions with technologies, peers, and affordances. Paper proposal accepted to the International Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. (conference postponed).

Boling, E., Roman, T. A., Callison, M., & Alsaif, M. S. (2020). Peer feedback as design talk: Alternative to studio critique in an online class [Digital presentation]. Paper proposal accepted to the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (conference canceled).

Roman, T. A. (2019, October). Neither novices nor experts: Teaching students to become informed designers. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Roman, T. A. (2019, October). Play impossible game ball. Roundtable presented in the Emerging Technology Showcase at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Strycker, J., Roman, T. A., Francom, G., & Veletsianos, G. (2019, October). Innovative and experimental pedagogic spaces part II: Hybrid and off campus spaces. Panel participant at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Roman, T. A. & Zhu, M. (2019, April). Learning spaces at scale: A university-level classroom needs analysis. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

Roman, T. A. & Racek, J. (2018, October). Designing for learning through a holistic consideration of culture, context, and pedagogical aims. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Kansas City, MO.

Roman, T. A. (2018, April). Reexamining the informed design teaching and learning matrix through secondary design educators’ instructional design strategies. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Roman, T. A. & Uttamchandani, S. (2018, April). Researching pedagogy within small active learning classrooms: Examining enacted pedagogies of learner and instructor interactions. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY. 

Roman, T. A. & Morrone, A. S. (2018, January). Methods for researching teaching and learning activities within small active learning classrooms. Paper presented at 2018 ELI Educause Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 

Myers, R. D., Callison, M., Roman, T. A., & Berry, A. H. (2017, November). Design and development of an app to promote and support peer feedback. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Roman, T. A. (2017, November). Practice-based insights on the emergent instructional framework of informed design. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Roman, T. A., Racek, J., Kirk, T., & Decker, M. (2017, November). Reality labs and mobile VR solutions: Bringing virtual reality to general education and active learning classrooms. Roundtable presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Roman, T. A. & Morrone, A. S. (2017, February). Another piece in the Mosaic@IU: Active learning practices in a Steelcase Verb™ classroom. Paper presented at ELI Educause Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.

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