Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Psychology & Education, Tarbiat Moallem (Teacher Training) University, 49 Mofateh Avenue, Tehran, Iran 15614.
Phone:
0098 21 888 30228
Email:
vmotamedi @ tmu.ac.ir
Personal Webpage:
Education
Ph.D.:
Education (Technology) - MississippiStateUniversity, MS - May 2000
Dissertation Title: Preparation in the Use of Technology Among Teacher Education Majors at MississippiStateUniversity.
M.Sc.:
M.A. Sociology - Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
M.Ed. Educational Administration.-LakeheadUniversity, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Thesis Title: Consequences of British Model of Education in Colonized Third World Nations with Special Reference to India
B.Sc.:
B.A. (Honour) International Development - University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
Honors
Research and Scholarship Award, Faculty of Research, Tarbiat Moallem University, Tehran, Iran, 2009
Research and Scholarship Award, Faculty of Research, Tarbiat Moallem University, Tehran, Iran, 2008
Research and Scholarship Award, Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, 2003.
Distinguished Service Award, Housing and Residence Life, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, 1999.
Academic Excellence Award, Housing and Residence Life, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, 1998-99.
Academic Excellence Award, Housing and Residence Life, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, 1997-98.
Professional paper presentation award, Graduate Student Association, Lakehead University,Thunder Bay, Ontario, 1993, given for originality and quality of master thesis.
Special Graduate Award, School of Education, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 1992, based on academic achievement in research.
Special Graduate Award, Department of Sociology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 1989, based on academic achievement in course work.
Responsibilities
Advisor to undergraduate educational technology students 2005 to present.
Advisor/Counselor for student chapter of Kappa Delta Pi – a Greek International Honor Society in Education 2003 to 2004.
Advisor to undergraduate teacher certification secondary students 2002 to 2004.
Advisor to educational technology graduate students 2002 to 2004.
Research Interests
Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning.
Preparation of Teacher Education Majors in the Use of Technology.
Technology and Society.
Courses
Instructional Technology
Theoretical Foundations to Instructional Technology
Fleming, L., Motamedi, V., & May, L. (2007). Predicting preservice teacher competence in computer technology: Modeling and application in training environments. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 15 (2), 207-231.
Motamedi, V. (2006). Mastery learning: A pedagogical strategy in support of No Child Left Behind Act.Library Herald, 44 (3), 177-183.
Motamedi, V., & Fleming L. (2003). Assessing computer technology training in teacher education programs. Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, 2, 33-42.
Motamedi, V. (2001). A critical look at the use of videoconferencing in United States distance education. Education, 122 (2), 386-394.
Motamedi, V., & Sumrall, W. J. (2000). Mastery learning and contemporary issues in education. Action in Teacher Education, 22 (1), 32-42.
Motamedi, V. (2000). An overall view of distance education in the United States. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education. ED # 438795.
Motamedi, V., & Dushkin, L. (1996). Dependency theory and education in India. Asian Profile, 24 (5), 425-432.
PAPERS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION
Motamedi, V. Evaluation of virtual education curriculum plan in computer engineering program: Views of the students and professors at Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran.
Motamedi, V. The impact of technology on education: Issues and concerns
Motamedi, V. Integration of technology in our classrooms: A divisive issue
Motamedi, V. Technology and the sociology of a successful school in Tehran, Iran
PAPERS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION
Motamedi, V. Mastery learning:An effective teaching strategy
Motamedi, V. The state of technology integration in a rural Pennsylvania school district - Procedia - Socail and Behavioral Journal
PAPERS UNDER PREPARATION
Motamedi, V. Parent and school partnerships: The importance of collaboration for the betterment of youth
BOOK REVIEWS
Motamedi, V. (2007).Journal of Educational Thought, 41 (1), 91-93. Fisher, R. (2005). Teaching Children to Think. 2nd Edition. Cheltenham, UK: Nelson Thornes Ltd, 248 pp.
Motamedi, V. (2006).Journal of Educational Thought, 40 (2). Wang, H. (2004). The Call from the Stranger on a Journey Home: Curriculum in the Third Space. Peter Lang: New York, 202 pp.
Motamedi, V. (2005). Journal of Educational Thought, 39 (3), 337-339. Webber, J. A. (2003).Failure to Hold: The Politics of School Violence. Rowman & Littlefield: Maryland, 220 pp.
