PRINTED PUBLICATIONS
Academic Publications
Thesis
For my Master’s degree thesis, Video Game Implementation: Learning Outcomes and Perceptions, I researched the impact of the implementation of serious games in student engagement with the STEM topics.
Journals
Becker, D. L. (2015, September). The development of a dynamic and relevant definition for instructional technology. Retrieved from ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282113217_The_Development_of_a_Dynamic_and_Relevant_Definition_for_Instructional_Technology
Conference Papers
Becker, D.L. (2019). Always Here to Help: Creating a Certifying Mentoring Model to Integrate Innovative Technology in the Classroom. In T. Hodges (Ed.), Proceedings of Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Conference (p. F2.4). San Antonio, TX, United States: Southwest Education Research Association (SERA).
Becker, D.L., Trevathan, M. & Willis, J. (2019). The Struggle is Real: Identifying Barriers to Successful Implementation of Serious Games in the Middle School Classroom. In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 716-720). Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Becker, D. L. (1995). Use of a world wide web home page to facilitate student learning. 52nd Annual Southwest Regional American Chemical Society (Poster 212). Houston: American Chemical Society.
Curricula Developed
Becker, D. L. (2017). Technology Applications EC-12 Module Course. Texas Teachers.
Becker, D.L. (2012). 8th Grade Pre-AP/GT Science Curriculum. Clear Creek ISD
Book Chapters
I was asked to write an essay for inclusion in a book focusing on gender in the digital community. As someone with lots of gaming experience, my first instinct was to look in that corner of the digital world. I discuss my thought process in my blog entry Where did Samus go? Modding as recovery of the strong, female protagonist.
Although my essay wasn’t chosen for publication, I believe in the concept and encourage others to check out the book.
Instructional Design by Don Becker 