Vita for
Janice L. Flake
Present Position:
Professor
(with tenure and Doctoral Directive Status)
Department
of Childhood Education,
Office Address:
215J
Stone Building, Telephone. No. 850-644-8481
Home Address:
Education:
B.S.
(Major: Mathematics; Minors:
Chemistry and Physics), Eastern
M.A.
(Mathematics),
Additional
Studies:
(Mathematics
Education & UICSM)
(Numerical
Analysis & Computers) Illinois Institute of Technology, 1967;
(Mathematics,
Mathematics Education, Computers)
Ph.D.
(Mathematics Education & Instructional Applications of the Computer),
University of Illinois, 1973.
Additional
Self-study: Piagetian Theories & Cognitive Development of
Children, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Mental Imagery,
Microcomputers, Computer Science, Organizational Climate.
Additional
Courses:
Artificial
Intelligence, University of California in Los Angeles, 1984.
Robotics
and Computer Vision, Stanford University, 1984.
Professional Experience:
Mathematics
Teacher,
Staff
Member,
Assistant
Professor, Mathematics Department, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL,
1969-74.
Education
Specialist (working on Educational Uses of Computers), College of Education,
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 1972.
Mathematics
Teacher (teaching mathematics and instructional applications of the computer
for middle school and high school aged students), University High School,
University of Illinois, 1972-73.
Assistant
Professor, Mathematics Education, Florida State University, 1974-77.
Assistant
Professor, Childhood Education Graduate Program, Florida State University,
1975-77.
Associate
Professor, Mathematics & Computer Education, Florida State University,
1977-1984.
Professor,
Mathematics, Elementary, & Technology Education, Florida State University, 1984-present.
Inservice
work with teachers in Florida, 1974-present.
Numerous
classroom experiences (demonstration teaching, diagnosing individual children,
working with small groups of children, helping teachers plan activities) in
K-12, 1974-present.
Professional Membership (past and present):
National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Illinois
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (served as Treasurer and Membership
Chairperson, 1970-72)
Kappa
Mu Epsilon (Honorary Mathematics Organization)
International
Council for Computers in Education
International
Society for Technology in Education
Association
for the Advancement for Computing in Education
Editorial/Reviewing Experiences
Editorial
Review Board, January 1991-1999, Journal of Computing in Childhood
Education
Reviewer,
1999-present, International Forum of Educational Technology & Society
Reviewer,
at various times, Journal for
Research in Mathematics Education
Reviewer,
2007-present, Teaching Children
Mathematics
Reviewer,
2005-present, International
Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society
Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships:
E.
H. Taylor Award (Award for
Outstanding Mathematics Major), Eastern
Teacher
Education Scholarship, Eastern Illinois University, 1958-61
NSF-UICSM
Summer Institutes,
NSF
Inservice Grant, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1976
NSF
Academic Year Institute, University of Michigan, 1968-69
Member
of Kappa Mu Epsilon (Honorary Mathematics Organization)
Kappa
Delta Pi (Honorary Education Organization)
The
President's Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching,
National
Science Foundation Fellow to attend the Fifth International Congress on
Mathematics Education,
Charter
Member, The President's Council for
Excellence in College Teaching, Florida State University, 1990-present
International Responsibilities:
Chairperson
of a four-day session on Computers and Calculators in the Elementary School at
the Fifth International Congress on Mathematics Education, Adelaide, Australia,
August 1984.
University Responsibilities:
TEACHING, 1974-present: Mathematics, Mathematics & Computer
Education Classes for Elementary and Secondary Majors, as well as Special
Education and Early Childhood Education Majors at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels; in addition,
classes in Materials Development, The Teaching of Algebra and Geometry,
Research in Mathematics Education, Instructional Strategies for Inservice
Teachers and Graduate students, Problem-solving applications of the
microcomputer for the classroom, Computers in Mathematics Education, Computer
Graphics, Computer Simulation, Logo, and Integrating Computers into the
Mathematics Education Curriculum. Also
have taught calculus, college geometry, linear and matrix algebra, and modern
algebra.
COORDINATOR, 1998-present,
COORDINATOR, 1978-1987,
Graduate/Undergraduate Program for the Specialist in Mathematics for Elementary
Schools, Elementary Mathematics Sequence for Elementary Education Majors, and
the Computers in Mathematics Education Program.
COORDINATOR, 2001-2005,
2006-2007, Elementary
Education Program.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, 1978-1987:
Specialist Program for Mathematics at the Elementary School Level;
Restructuring of the undergraduate program in Mathematics Education for
Elementary Education Majors; Computers in Mathematics Education area of
concentration.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: My most recent work has centered around
investigations of uses of the World Wide Web for instruction; Materials
Development for Technology/Computer Education Classes; and Development of a Mathematics Course for
Elementary/Early Childhood/Special Education Majors. On-going Research on
Mental Imagery and Developmental Levels of Students, particularly as it relates
to Mathematics Learning, and Uses of the Microcomputer as it relates to
developing thinking processes, in particular problem solving, logical thinking,
and visualization; Co-Director, 1987-88,
of Geometry, Computers, and Problem Solving Project, funded by the Florida
Standards of Excellence for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education; Research in major restructuring the
pre-college mathematics curriculum, emphasizing visualization/imagery
development and instructional applications of the computer.
CHAIR,
Slavic and East European Studies Masters Review Program, Ad Hoc Committee of
the University Graduate Policy Committee, 1987-88.
CHAIR,
VICE CHAIR,
Member,
University Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1992-93.
Member,
Course Info Advisory Committee, 1999-2000.
VICE CHAIR,
CHAIRPERSON
for Faculty-related committees--including Budget & Resource, Welfare,
Evaluation, Technology, and Problems, College of Education Faculty Council,
1993-2003.
VICE CHAIR,
CHAIR,
CHAIR,
Department of Educational Theory & Practice Advisory Board,
1992-93,1997-98,1998-99
CHAIR,
Elementary Education Search Committee, 1997-98, 1998-99
State Level Responsibilities:
Chairperson,
Competency Committee for Elementary Mathematics Certification in the State of
Florida, 1984-85.
Member
of Consortium for Improvement of Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education
at the Elementary School Level, 1985-87.
Board
of Directors,
Board
of Directors,
Core
Writing Team for Florida Certification Competencies Committee for 6-9
Mathematics Teachers, 1987.
Validation
Team for
Chair,
Review Committee for the Mathematics Grades 6-12 area test for the Florida
Teacher Certification Examination, 1994-95.
UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE
for Instructional Computing for a State Level Group Planning State-wide
Instructional Computing..
Grants:
Co-Director
(with Ed McClintock), Computers, Geometry, and Problem Solving: An Integrated Approach. $72,000, 1987-88.
Distance
Learning, Developing a Course in Topics in Elementary Mathematics, $7,885,
Summer, 1999.
Co-Director
(with Steve Blumsack), A
Mathematics Course for Pre-Service
Grades K-6 Teachers, $6,000, 1999-2000.
Co-Director (with Lawrence Dennis), Educational
Technology for Elementary and Middle School,
Florida State University Council of Instruction, 2000.
Books (Refereed):
Flake,
J. L., McClintock, C. E., & Turner, S. V. (1985). Fundamentals
of computer education.
Flake,
J. L., McClintock, C. E., Edson, L., Ellington, K., Mack, F., Sandon, M. L.,
& Urritia, J. (1987). Classroom
activities for computer education.
Flake,
J. L., McClintock, C. E., & Turner, S. V.
(1990). Fundamentals of computer education. Second edition.
Flake,
J. L. (In-Progress). Technology
and mathematics education.
Materials that have been used in a number of classes, including CGS
4160, at Florida State University.
Flake,
J. L. (In-Progress). Elementary
and middle school mathematics learning in the technological age. Materials presently being used in a number of
classes, including MAE 5318, at Florida State University.
Refereed Publications:
Flake,
J. L. (1975, March). Interactive computer simulation for teacher
education. Educational Technology.
15, 54-7.
Flake,
J. L. (1975, Fall). Computer simulations in mathematics
education. Contemporary Education. 47,
44-8.
Flake,
J. L. (1977, Winter). What should we diagnose in mathematics for
young children? Children Our Concern.
A publication of the Florida Association for Children Under Six.
Flake,
J. L. (1977, Winter). Spatial construction activities for young
children. Children Our Concern. A publication of the Florida Association for
Children Under Six.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, January). A case for space for the young child. The
Illinois Mathematics Teacher.
Publication of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, March). The role of mental imagery influences
elementary mathematics teacher education.
Ontario Mathematics Gazette. A publication of the Ontario Association for
Mathematics Education.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, Spring). Spatial constructions to help children
develop mathematically. FCTM Newsletter. A publication of the Florida Council of
Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, May). The role of mental
imagery. The Illinois Mathematics Teacher. Publication of the Illinois Council of
Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, Summer). Certification news. FCTM
Newsletter. A publication of the
Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1981). Computer simulations in mathematics
education. In Higgins, J. L. and
Kishner, V. (Eds.). Calculators,
Computers, and Classrooms.
Publication prepared with funding from the National Institute of Education,
U.S. Department of Education.
Flake,
J. L. (1982). Using computer graphics as a critical
component in mathematics education. Twentieth annual AEDS convention
proceedings. Annual conference
for the Association of Educational Data Systems.
Flake,
J. L. (1983). Brain hemispheric considerations for a
developmental approach to diagnosing mathematics concepts for children. 1983
research monograph. The Research
Council for Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1983). Using computer graphics for developing visual
literacy. Proceedings: International Computer Color Graphics
Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1985). Using Computers and Calculators in the
Elementary School. In Warren Page. (Ed.).
AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE on the
Fifth International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME 5). A publication supported by the National
Science Foundation, MAA Notes Number 5.
Flake,
J. L. (1986). Using microcomputers and calculators. In M. Caras.
(Ed.). Proceedings of the Fifth International Congress on Mathematics
Education.
Soon,
Y. P., and Flake, J. L. (1989). The understanding of transformation geometry
concepts of secondary school students in
Shamma,
A. K., and Flake, J. L. (1989). Logo aided modeling in secondary school
mathematics. Proceedings of the Computer Simulation and Modeling Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1990). Using computers in preservice teacher
education. In J. A. Dossey, A. E.
Dossey, & M. Parmante (Eds.), Preservice Teacher Education: The Papers of Action Group 6 from ICME,
Budapest Hungary, July 27 - August 3, 1988. (pp. 328-332)
Flake,
J. L. (1990). An exploratory study of
Lego Logo. Journal of Computing in Childhood Education. 1(3),
15-22.
Flake,
J. L. (1990). Spatial ability, construction toys, and
technology. Journal of Computing in Childhood Education. 1(3),
45-55.
Flake,
J. L. (1990). Preparing teachers to integrate computers
into mathematics instruction. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and
Science Teaching. 9(4), 9-16.
Flake,
J. L. (1990). Spatial sense and technology. Journal
of Computing in Childhood Education.
1(4), 21-33.
Flake,
J. L., & Sandon, M. L. (1990). Using maps and computers as integrative tools
for the elementary classroom. Journal of Computing in Childhood
Education. 2(1), 19-31.
Flake,
J. L., & Sandon, M. L. (1990). Longitudinal study of mathematics achievement
for a technological and experiential based mathematics curriculum. Journal
of Computing in Childhood Education.
2(1), 55-67.
Flake,
J. L. (1993). Reflections on reflective learning in a
computer environment. Journal of Technology and Teacher
Education. 1(4), 373-391. A publication of the Association for the
Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), an international, educational,
nonprofit organization and is the official journal of the Society for Technology
and Teacher Education (STATE).
Flake, J. L.
(1994). Developing confidence and
competence in a computer environment. Journal of Computing in Teacher
Education. 10(3),15-20. A publication of the International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE), a nonprofit educational organization.
Flake, J. L.
(1995). Connecting your classroom
and the world--changing education. Conference Proceedings of Tel Ed ‘95. For the Fourth International Conference on
Telecommunications in Education.
November-December 1995.
Flake,
J., & Molina, L. (1995). Meeting pre and inservice teachers’ changing
needs through technology: Considerations
for curriculum, classroom and teacher roles.
A paper presented at the Annual conference of the Society of Information
Technology and Teacher Education.
Flake, J. L.
(1996). The World Wide Web and
education. Computers in the Schools.
12(1/2), 89-100. Special issue on the Internet.
Flake, J. L.
(1996, November). Using the World
Wide Web as an instructional tool. T. I. E.
Telecommunications in Education News, 8(1), 14-17. A
publication of the International Society for Technology in Education. Special issue on Learning and the Web.
Flake,
J. L. (2001). Teacher education and the World Wide
Web. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 43-61.
Flake, J. L. (2001, March). Virtual Learning, Web Videos, and Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2001, (1), 1626-1627.
Flake,
J. L. (2002). Using Web Videos and Virtual Learning Environments
to Help Prospective Teachers Construct Meaning about Children’s Mathematical
Thinking. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching. 21(1), 33-51. (Web address:
http://www.aace.org/dl/files/JCMST/JCMST21133.pdf
or http://216.239.53.100/search?q=cache:FR99YBOSI8oC:www.aace.org/dl/files/JCMST/JCMST21133.pdf+Janice+Flake&hl=en&start=39&ie=UTF-8
)
Flake, J.
L. (2004). Developing computer animations to help build
mathematical understanding. Conference Proceedings for SITE 2004
Conference. Society for
Information Technology & Teacher
Education. (pp. 4403-4410).
Flake, J.
L. (2005/2006). Social Constructions and Web/Online Learning Communities. International Journal of Technology,
Knowledge and Society
Flake, J. L. (2006). Designing an Online
Elementary Mathematics Education Class.
Conference Proceedings for SITE 2006 Conference. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education.
Flake, J. L., Nold, E., & Childs, J.
(2008). Algebraic Thinking via Online. Conference Proceedings for SITE 2008
Conference. Society for
Information Technology & Teacher
Education.
Reports/Books:
Flake,
J. L. (1982). Report
to
Flake,
J. L. (1982). Report
to
Flake,
J. L. (1982). Computer
experiences -- an introduction.
A book produced as a part of a
Web Development:
Flake, J. L.
(1995-present). Virtual Learning Center. Web address:
http://mailer.fsu.edu/~jflake.
Flake, J. L.
(1999-pesent). Videos of
Children’s Thinking. Web address:
http://mailer.fsu.edu/~jflake/videos/ This holds
links to many videos that Dr. Flake has built around interviews with children
and and whole class lessons.
Flake, J.
L. (2003-present). Web site for Children’s Geometry. Web address:
http://garnet.acns.fsu.edu/~jflake/Geometry/Geometry.htm
Flake, J.
L. (2003-present). Web site for Promoting Thinking in
Elementary/Middle School (EDE 5324). Web addresses: Accessed through: campus.fsu.edu
Flake, J. L.
(2004-present). Web Site for How
Children Learn Mathematics (MAE 4326).
Web addresse: campus.fsu.edu.
Flake, J. L.
(2000-present). Web Site for Topics in
Elementary Mathematics (MAE 5318). Web
addresses: Accessed through: campus.fsu.edu .
Flake, J.
L. (1999-present). Internet:
Videos of Children’s Thinking.
Web address: http://mailer.fsu.edu/~jflake/videos/ .
Flake, J. L.
(2000-present). Web Site for Technology
and Learning in Elementary/Middle School (EDE 5346). Web addresses: Accessed through: campus.fsu.edu
Flake, J. L.
(1996-present). Virtual Learning Center, Continue to Develop and Update
address at: http://mailer.fsu.edu/~jflake
Flake, J. L.
(2007). Videos of fourth/fifth graders studying Algebraic Thinking. http://www.fsu.edu/~etplab/AlgThinkingVideos/mainmenu.htm
Flake, J. L.
(1999-present). Web-enhanced
courses for the following courses:
MAE 5318: Topics in Elementary Mathematics. Web address:
http://campus.fsu.edu/courses/MAE5318-01.sp01
EDE 5931r: Geometry for Elementary/Middle School. Web address:
http://campus.fsu.edu
MGF 1107: Mathematics for Liberal Studies II. Web address: http://ci3.acns.fsu.edu/courses/MGF1107-63.sp00
Flake,
J. L. (2003-present). Web-based courses
for the following courses:
EEX
5246: Math for Students with
Disabilities. Web address: http://campus.fsu.edu
EDE
5324: Promoting Thinking in
Elementary/Middle School. Web
address: http://campus.fsu.
EDE
5931: Algebraic Thinking for
Elementary/Middle School: Web
address: http://campus.fsu.edu
Other papers:
Flake,
J. L. (1973). The
use of interactive computer simulations for sensitizing mathematics methods
students in questioning behaviors.
Ph.D. Dissertation. University of
Illinois. ERIC ED 107 503. 133 pages.
Flake,
J. L. (1974). Interactive computer simulations -- a new
component in teacher education. ERIC ED 088 853. 18 pages.
Flake,
J. L. (1974). Initiation of prototype course focusing on
first & second grade elementary mathematics using the PLATO Computer-based
system. Report to the Florida Department
of Education. 78 pages.
Flake, J. L.
(1977). Interactive
Computer Simulations for Sensitizing Mathematics Methods Students in
Questioning Behaviors. ERIC ED128198.
Flake, J.
L. (1977). Covering Versus Uncovering Mathematics. ERIC ED128199.
Flake J. L.
(1977). What Makes Mathematical Sense to
Children? ERIC ED128200
Flake,
J. L. (1984). Computer Graphics in Secondary
Mathematics. A paper discussing a variety
of ways of using the computer graphics for enhancing the understanding of
mathematics at the secondary level.
Flake,
J. L. (1987). Proof
generator. Computer and text
materials for a proof program used in Florida State University Mathematics
Teacher Education Classes.
Flake,
J. L. (1988). LogoWriter
geometry tools. Computer and
text materials prepared through funding for the Florida Standards for
Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education. Materials also used in Florida State University
Mathematics Teacher Education classes.
Flake,
Janice L., Kelsay, Karla L., & Rezabek, Landra. (1992)
Project Report for the Florida
State University-College of Education Preservice Instruction Technology
Initiative. Project Number 371-96960-9100A. A report to the Florida Department of
Education.
Papers/presentations at National/International
Conferences:
Flake,
J. L. (1974, April). Interactive computer simulations for
sensitizing mathematics methods students in questioning behaviors. A paper presented at the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1974, November). Computer simulations in education. School Science and Mathematics
Association.
Flake,
J. L. (1976, April). Are we really getting the most out of
geometry? A paper presented at
the annual conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1976, July). What makes mathematical sense to
children? A paper presented at
the annual Teacher Corps Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1978, April). What should prospective teachers know about
mental imagery? A paper
presented at the annual conference of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, April). Learning mathematics blindfolded ...
emphasis upon the use of perceptual motor skills in developing mental imagery. A paper presented at the annual conference of
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1979, April). Developmental concerns in diagnosing
children's mathematical concepts.
A paper presented at the Sixth National Conference on Diagnostic and
Prescriptive Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1980, April). Preparing teachers to deal with the
developmental levels of children.
Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1981, April). Mental
imagery and the microcomputer. A
paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1982, May). Using computer graphics as a
critical component in mathematics education. A paper presented at the annual conference
for the Association of Educational Data Systems.
Flake,
J. L. (1982, May). Inservice education in computer education. National Teacher Corps Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1983, April). Factors to consider in designing a computer
simulation. A paper presented at
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1983, April). Using computer graphics for developing
visual literacy. International
Computer Color Graphics Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1984, April). Mathematics that children can learn from
working with computer graphics.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference.
Flake,
J. L. (1984, June). Logo as a part of an elementary teacher's
preparation. Logo Conference, an
international conference at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Flake,
J. L. (1984, August). Using computers for developing mathematics
concepts. Fifth International
Congress on Mathematics Education.
Flake,
J. L. (1985, April). Computers in mathematics education at
Florida State University -- A major new thrust. Sixty-third annual conference of the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Flake,
J. L. (1988, August). Using computers for developing proof
processes. Sixth International
Congress on Mathematics Education.
Flake,
J. L. (1988, August). Practical research with teacher education
students using computers. Sixth
International Congress on Mathematics Education.
Flake,
J. L. (1988, August). Using computers in a preservice teacher
education program. Sixth
International Congress on Mathematics Education.
Flake,
J. L. (1991, April). Does concern for tests deprive students of
an appropriate education? A longitudinal
Study of Mathematics Learning from Third Grade to Eighth Grade. A paper presented at research reporting session
at the Annual Conference of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.
Chappell,
M., & Flake, J. (1991, April). African-American fifth graders'
visual-imagery constructions of tiling patterns and area measurement concepts. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of
the American Education Research Association (AERA).
Flake,
J. L. (1992, August). Preparing teachers for the technological age. A paper presented at the Seventh International Congress on Mathematics
Education.
Flake,
J., & Molina, L. (1995, March). Meeting pre and inservice teachers’ changing
needs through technology: Considerations
for curriculum, classroom and teacher roles. A paper presented at the Annual conference of
the Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education.
Flake, J. L.
(1995, November-December). Connecting
your classroom and the world--changing education. Fourth International
Conference on Telecommunications in Education.
November-December 1995.
Flake, J. L.
(2001, March). Virtual Learning, Web Videos, and Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education. A presentation
at the Annual conference of the SITE 2001--Society for Information Technology and
Teacher Education International Conference.
Flake, J.
L. (2004, March). Developing Computer Animations to help Build
Mathematical Understanding. A
presentation given at the International Annual conference of the SITE
2004--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International
Conference.
Flake, J.
L. (2005, February). Social
Constructions and Web/Learning Communities. A presentation given at the International
Annual conference of Technology, Knowledge and Society.
Flake, J. L. (2006, March). Designing an
Online Elementary Mathematics Education Class.
A
paper presented at the 2006 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education,
Flake,
J. L. (2006, April). Assessing
Virtual Mathematics Learning Experiences in Distance Learning for Teachers. A paper
presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics,
Flake, J. L. (2008, March). Algebraic
Thinking via Online. A paper
presented at the 2006 Society for Information
Technology & Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV.