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Science Teacher Education emphasis
Educational Technology / Instructional Design emphasis
Dissertation: "The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology".
Instructional Design emphasis
Educational Technology Integration emphasis
Marine and Field Biology emphasis
Science Composite (Grades 8-12)
Special Education Supplemental (Grades 8-12)
Served as a doctoral research assistant performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Collaborated in writing NSF funded research publications. Served as a project manager and collaborated in designing an online Genomics Ethics course for Texas A&M University- College Station.
Served as a doctoral research assistant helping to organize, promote, and facilitate the Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair. Analyzed relevant data and published reports. Collaborated with local school districts, colleges, and universities to foster student participation and success in regional, state, and international science fairs.
Instructed 9-12 grade students in required science courses for graduation (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, IPC, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science). Implemented and designed state standard aligned science based curriculum and instructional technology in the classroom. Collaborated with faculty to serve students. Increased student test scores in Science.
Developed faculty, staff, and students' capabilities at Flour Bluff Junior High with computer software, hardware, and networking. Provided computer lab testing and instructional software setup. Trained faculty to use instructional programs and media.
Performed software/ hardware maintenance on University faculty and staff computers. Implemented troubleshooting skills to quickly resolve software and hardware related issues. Trained faculty and staff in basic computer skills and software and hardware use.
Served as a student mariculture researcher, studying the endocrinology and reproductive habits of the Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) and Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). Performed scientific procedures including: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Aquaculture, specimen examination and collection, hydrological testing and tank maintenance, and operation of laboratory equipment. Collected, analyzed, and reported project relevant data.
Assisted University faculty and staff by troubleshooting technology related issues over the phone. Collaborated to maintain an online work-order database used for logging calls which required in-person technical support, ordering software and technology, and registering hardware.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. (submitted April, 2017). The effects of mode of lab delivery on learning biology concepts. Computers & Education.
Cifuentes, L., Park, S. W., McQueen, J., & Riggs, P. (submitted November, 2016). Collaboratively developing e-learning modules and courses across a distance. International Journal of E-Learning.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. (2017). The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology. Proceedings of the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. A systematic literature review of instructor presence and learner control in physical and virtual laboratory environments in STEM classes. Article manuscript in progress, to be submitted July, 2017.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. The impacts of instructor presence and learner control on learning experiences in laboratory delivery modes in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate Students. Article manuscript in progress, to be submitted July, 2017.
Cifuentes, L., Park, S. W., & McQueen, J. (2015). Designing and developing a case-based MOOC to impact students’ abilities to address ethical dilemmas. Proceedings of the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
McQueen, J.A. (2017). The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology (Order No. 10259993). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (1889186492).
McQueen, J. (2011). Teaching high school chemistry students to balance chemical equations through the use of an interactive computer learning module (Unpublished master's thesis). Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
McQueen, J. (February, 2017). The effects of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in biology in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate students. Accepted conference paper for the 40th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, San Antonio, TX.
McQueen, J. (February, 2016). The effect of virtual laboratory investigations on student achievement in biology. Accepted conference paper for the 39th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans, LA.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. (February, 2017). The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology. Accepted concurrent session presentation for the 2017 International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.
McQueen, J. (February, 2017). The effects of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in biology in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate students. A concurrent session for the 40th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, San Antonio, TX.
McQueen, J. (November, 2016). The effects of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in biology in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate students: A sequential explanatory mixed methods inquiry. Award-winning poster session at the 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, Prairie View, TX.
McQueen, J. (February, 2016). The effect of virtual laboratory investigations on student achievement in biology. A concurrent session for the 39th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans, LA.
Cifuentes, L., Park, S.W., & McQueen, J. (November, 2015). Designing and developing a case-based MOOC to impact students’ abilities to address ethical dilemmas. A concurrent session for the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
McQueen, J. (February, 2014). The techie teacher. A concurrent session for the 24th Annual Texas Association for Alternative Education conference, Austin, TX.
First Place Research Poster, Doctoral Education. 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, Prairie View, TX. (November, 2016).
Third Place Winner, Doctoral Presentation. Three Minute Thesis Competition, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX. (November, 2016).
My teaching philosophy is a culmination of experiences in technology and high school education. Reflecting on teaching and learning, my goals as an educator are as follows: To foster discovery in learners; to increase learner self-efficacy; and to provide learners with knowledge and skills they can incorporate into their lives and professions.
Technology has become a part of our everyday 21st century lives; learners should receive an education where they gain an understanding of technology to achieve their academic and professional goals. However, while I believe that technology is a valuable learning tool; it should not override instruction.
Additionally, I recognize that learners come from diverse sociocultural, cognitive, and academic backgrounds. In my teaching, I have always made it a priority to account for the unique needs of each learner by differentiating guidance and instructional strategy, and by providing real-world examples of how content can be applied to their everyday lives. I also integrate different learning theories into my instruction. As a science teacher, I often used constructivism and inquiry based learning to foster student learning during laboratory activities. I believe that well designed curriculum and instruction play a vital role in learning. Further, I believe that instructors should facilitate student learning, providing the correct amount of guidance so that students can discover knowledge. Finally, student learning must be measured with carefully designed formative assessment and summative assessment methods.School Science Fair Judge, 5th Grade Physical Sciences Category. Gloria Hicks Elementary, Corpus Christi, Texas (November, 2016).
Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair student worker. Corpus Christi, Texas (February, 2016).
Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair judge, Junior Division Life Sciences. Corpus Christi, Texas (February, 2014).
Member, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Member, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Member, Golden Key International Honour Society
Member, American Mensa