DAVID BROOKS, PhD
Professor
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education
123A Henzlik Hall
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0355
(402) 472-2018
Biography
David Brooks is a Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He came to Lincoln in 1973 and served in the Chemistry Department until 1984. Today he is in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education where he teaches graduate courses in technology. Dr. Brooks was trained as a biochemist at New York University and Columbia. Prior to coming to Nebraska, he taught at Columbia, the University of Alaska, and Texas A&M University. He received his PhD in Chemistry from Columbia University in 1965.
Dr. Brooks authored the first book published on Web teaching, and maintains broad interest in the design and implementation of Web-based communications systems. Although he engages in a wide range of Web-based projects, his principle interests have been in chemistry education and science education.
Recent Publications
Journal Articles
Gaskill, M., McNulty, A., & Brooks, D. W. (2006). Learning from WebQuests. Journal of Science Education Technology, 15, 133-136.
Brooks, D. W., & Markwell, J. (2006). A mechanistic foundation for instructor-regulated collective learning. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 34, 103-110.
Brooks, D. W., & Shell, D. F. (2006). Working memory, motivation, and teacher-initiated learning. Journal of Science Education Technology, 15, 17-30.
Steen, K., Brooks, D. W., & Lyon, T. (2006). The impact of virtual manipulatives on first grade geometry instruction and learning. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 25, 373-392.
Hansen, J., Curtright, R. D., Crippen, K. J., & Brooks, D. W. (2006). Handhelds as electronic notebooks. Learning and Leading with Technology, 33, 36.
Hardy, C., Heeler, P., & Brooks, D. (2006). Are high school graduates technologically ready for post-secondary education? The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 21, 52-60.
Brooks, D. W. (2005). The evolution of an automated practice system. Using Computers in Chemical Education Newsletter, Fall. Available at http://www.eclipse.net/~pankuch/Newsletter/Pages_NewsF05/F2005_News.html
Crippen, K. J., & Brooks, D. W. (2005). The AP descriptive chemistry question: Student errors. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 24, 357-366.
Trainin, G., Wilson , K., Wickless, M., & Brooks, D. W. (2005). Extraordinary animals and expository writing: Zoo in the classroom. Journal of Science Education Technology, 14, 299-304.
Barker, B., & Brooks, D. W. (2005). An evaluation of short-term distributed online learning events. International Journal on E-Learning, 4, 209-228.
Brooks, D. W., Schraw, G., & Crippen, K. J. (2005). Performance-related feedback: The hallmark of efficient instruction. Journal of Chemistry Education, 82, 641-644.
Schraw, G., Brooks, D. W., & Crippen, K. J. (2005). Improving chemistry instruction using an interactive, compensatory model of learning. Journal of Chemistry Education, 82, 637-640.
Crippen, K. J., & Brooks, D. W. (2004). A descriptive analysis of a chemistry teacher's web site. ERIC Digest, ED481938.
Lee, K. M., Nicoll, G., & Brooks, D. W. (2004). A comparison of inquiry and worked example web-based instruction using physlets. Journal of Science Education Technology, 13, 81-88.
Sautter, A. C., Brooks, D. W., & Crippen, K. J. (2004). Assessing students in online courses. International Journal on E-Learning, 28-31. Available at http://www.aace.org/dl/index.cfm/fuseaction/view?id=15323
Brooks, D. W., Brooks, H. B., Abuloum, A., Crippen, K. J., & Markwell, J. (2003). A system for delivering web-based courses emphasizing automatic assessment. Using Computers in Chemical Education Newsletter, Fall.
Brooks, D. W., Nolan, D. E., & Gallagher, S. (2003). Automated testing. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 12, 183-185.
Golick, D. A., Schlesselman, D. M., Ellis, M. D., & Brooks, D. W. (2003). Bumble boosters: Students doing real science. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 12, 149-152.
Herr, L. M., & Brooks, D. W. (2003). Developing and sustaining K-12 school technology innovation through lottery grant awards: A multiple case study. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 12, 153-182.
Markwell, J., & Brooks, D. W. (2003). "Link Rot" limits the usefulness of web-based educational materials in biochemistry and molecular biology. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 31, 69-72.
Royuk, B., & Brooks, D. W. (2003). Cookbook procedures in MBL physics exercises. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 12, 317-324.
Wickless, M., Brooks, D. W., Abuloum, A., Mancuso, B., Heng-Moss, T. M., & Mayo, L. (2003). Our zoo to you. Science and Children, September, 36-39.
Crippen, K. J., & Brooks, D. W. (2002). An analysis of student learning at a testing web site emphasizing descriptive chemistry. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 21, 183-201.
Markwell, J., & Brooks, D. W. (2002). Broken links: The ephemeral nature of educational WWW hyperlinks. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 11, 105-108.
Schlictemeyer, S., & Brooks, D. W. (2002). Generational differences and similarities. Facts & Findings, 29, 14-16.
Books
Brooks, D. W., Nolan, D. E., & Gallagher, S. M. (2000). Web-teaching: 2nd edition. New York: Plenum Press.
