Office: Physiology 105, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1601  E-mail: reginast@colostate.edu Voice: (970) 491-6008 Fax: (970) 491-2250

	Year	Degree	Institution	Area of Study
	2000	Ph.D.	University of Northern Colorado	Chemical Education
	1999	M.A.	University of Northern Colorado	Educational Technology
	1995	Ed.M.	Boston University	Science Education
	1994	B.A.	Boston University	Chemistry
	1994	B.S.	Boston University	Science Education

Dates	Institution/Organization	Position
2003 - present	College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO	Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Coordinator of Instructional Design
1999 - 2003	College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO	Coordinator of Instructional Design
1999 - 2001	Chemistry Division W.H. Freeman Publishing Company, New York, NY	Instructional Designer & Content Provider
1999 - 99	U.S. West- Widening Our Worlds Project University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO	Education Intern
1997 - 99	ChemQuest Grant University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO	Graduate Research Assistant
1996 - 99	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO	Graduate Teaching Assistant & Tutor

Areas and Interests:
	Effective uses of technology within in science curricula, faculty development for distance education, gender differences in science education and technology use.
Projects:
	Seeing Up Close From a Distance - Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation of an Online Histology Course
	Whodunnit? A multimedia Goal-Based Scenario about DNA and DNA fingerprinting
	ChemQuest A web-based high-school chemistry curriculum

Juried:
	Linton, A., Schoenfeld-Tacher R. & Whalen, L. R. Outcomes Assessment of a Virtual Canine Anatomy CD . Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (in press).
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Bright, J. M., McConnell, S., Marley, W. S. & Kogan, L. R. (2004). The Effect of Web-Based Technology on Small Group “Problem- Based Learning” in a Professional Veterinary Medical Program - A Case Study. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (in press).
	Kogan, L. R., McConnell, S., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. (2004). Gender Differences and the Definition of Success: Male and Female Veterinary Students' Career and Work Performance Expectations. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 31(2), 154 – 160.
	Kogan, L. R., McConnell, S. M., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R, & Jansen-Lock, P. (2004). Crosstrails: A Unique Foster Program to Provide Safety for Pets of Women in Safehouses. Women Against Violence, 10(4), 418 – 434.
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., Schultheiss, P., & Schultheiss, T. (2003). Use of Interactive Online Histopathology Modules at Different Stages of a Veterinary Program. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 30(4), 364-371.
	McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Kogan, L. R. & Knight, A. (2003). Attracting Non-Geek Faculty. Distance Education Report, 7(17), 4.
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., Schultheiss, P., Bowen, R., & Jones, R. (2002). Teaching Science Online - Hands Off is Not Minds Off!. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 468 892).
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., & Graham, M. (2001). Do No Harm – A Comparison of the Effects of On-Line vs. Traditional Delivery Media on a Science Course. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 10(3), 257-265.
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Jones, L. L., & Persichitte, K. A. (2001). Differential Effects of a Multimedia Goal-Based Scenario to Teach Introductory Biochemistry – Who Benefits Most? Journal of Science Education and Technology, 10(4), 305-317.
	McConnell, S., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. (2001). Transferring your passion for teaching to the online environment: A five-step instructional development model. Journal of Instructional Science and Technology v4, n1 [on-line]. Available at: http://www.usq.edu.au/electpub/e-jist/docs/old/vol4no1/2001docs/mconnell.html
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & McConnell, S. (2001). An Examination of the Outcomes of a Distance-Delivered Science Course. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 452 069).
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Persichitte, K. A., & Jones, L. L. (2001). Relation of Student Characteristics to Learning of Basic Biochemistry Concepts from a Multimedia Goal-Based Scenario. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 440 875)
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & McConnell, S. (2000). Design, development and evaluation of a virtual histology course. In Simonson, M. & Sparks, K. (Eds.),  Proceedings of Selected Educational Communications and Technology Papers presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and  Technology. Whitehal, OH: RTS & Associates.
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & Persichitte, K. A. (2000). Differential Skills and Competencies Required of Faculty Teaching Distance Education Courses, International Journal of Educational Technology, v2, n1 [on-line]. Available at: http://www.outreach.uiuc.edu/ijet/v2n1/schoenfeld-tacher/index.html
Textbook:
	Hoeger, C, & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. (2000). Media Activities Book: Integrating Media in Learning for Jones and Atkins's Chemistry, Molecules, Matter and Change, 4.th Ed. New York: Freeman.
Under Review :
	Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., & Kogan, L. R.. Taking it online – the effects of delivery medium and facilitator on student achievement in problem-based learning. Journal of Interactive Online Learning (under review).

	Juried:
		April, 2004. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S, Kogan, L. & Knight, A.K. “Investigating the Feasibility of Offering an Online Course to Multiple Audiences” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego , CA.
		April, 2004. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S, & Kogan, L. “Taking it online – the effects of delivery medium and facilitator on student achievement in problem-based learning” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
		October 2003. McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & Kogan, L. "Macroscopic and Microscopic Anatomy Come to Life via WebCT" 33rd Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, Fort Collins, CO.
		October 2003. McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & Kogan, L. "Teamwork Model for Creation and Development of Online Science Courses" 33rd Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, Fort Collins, CO.
		August, 2003, McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & Kogan, L. " It Takes a Team - Collaboration in the Development of Online Science Courses". University of Colorado Teaching with Technology Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.
		May, 2003. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., & Schultheiss, P. "Use of Online Materials by Expert versus Novice Learners" 2003 WebCT Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, Estes Park, CO.
		May, 2003. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. "Online Problem-Based Learning in the Biomedical Sciences" 2003 WebCT Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, Estes Park, CO.
		May, 2003. McConnell, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & Knight, A. "Teamwork Model for Creation and Development of Online Science Courses" 2003 WebCT Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, Estes Park, CO.
		April 2003. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. "How Does the Introduction of Technology Affect Small Group Problem- Based Learning Sessions in a Professional Veterinary Medical Program? - A Case Study". American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
		April, 2003. Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., & Schultheiss, P. "Use of Online, Interactive Histopathology Modules Throughout the Veterinary Curriculum and Beyond." American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
		January 2003, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Allard, D. W.& May, J. A. "Consistent Evaluation Standards - the Missing Link in Distance Education Programming" DEC 2003 Tenth Annual Distance Education Conference, Austin, TX.
		October, 2002, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & Lahman, M. "A Case Study of the Impact of a New Technology on Small Group Problem- Based Learning Sessions in a Professional Veterinary Medical Program". Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Estes Park, CO.
		June, 2002, McConnell, S. & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R."Utilizing Humor and Projection of Personality To Create a Sense of Realism in an Online Science Course." Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Denver, CO.
		June, 2002, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S., Schultheiss, P., Lee, R. E., Bowen, R. & Jones, R."Developing Science Courses for Online Delivery - Hands Off is Not Minds Off!" Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Denver, CO.
		June, 2002, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. "Utilizing WebCT to Enhance Problem-Based Learning in the Veterinary Curriculum". University of Colorado Teaching with Technology Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.
		April, 2002, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., McConnell, S, Schultheiss, P., Bowen, R. & Jones, R."Teaching Science Online - Hands Off is Not Minds Off!" American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
		August, 2001, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Lenz, J., Bethel, J., Dowers, K., Fettman, M., Kerlee, C., & Smith, J. "Teaching the Teachers: Lessons Learned from a Faculty Development Course in Instructional Technology." University of Colorado Teaching with Technology Annual Conference, Boulder, CO.
		April, 2001, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & McConnell, S. "Do No Harm - An examination of the outcomes of a distance delivered science course." American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.
		February, 2001, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & Persichitte, K. A. “Differential Skills and Competencies Required of Faculty Teaching Distance Education Courses.” Opening Gates in Teacher Education – International Virtual Conference for Teacher Educators, Online.
		January, 2001, Gales, S., Lenz, J., Nolan, K., Roll, M., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. "Navigating in the Dark Made Simple: Creating Accessible Web Pages." Colorado State University, Professional Development Institute, Fort Collins, CO.
		October, 2000, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. & McConnell, S. “Design, Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Histology Course.” Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2000 International Conference, Denver, CO.
		October, 2000, Dowers, K. & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. “Use Of Interactive, Web-Based Instruction for Veterinary Clinical Science Courses.” Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2000 International Conference, Denver, CO.
		October, 2000, Lohr, L., Parsons, C., Roberts, S., Wooster, D., Ferguson, D.,  Hunt, E., Reid, S., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Gaudinski, C.,  Mahoney, C.,  Lowell, N., & Alkhezzi, F. "Instructional Applications of Typography."  Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2000 International Conference, Denver, CO.
		July, 2000, McConnell, S., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. “Teaching Histology at a Distance." University of Colorado Teaching with Technology Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
		April, 2000, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Persichitte, K., & Jones, L., “Relation of Student Characteristics to Learning of Basic Biochemistry Concepts from a Multimedia Goal-Based Scenario.” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
		April, 2000, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. M., & Jones, L. L., “Effectiveness of Multimedia Goal-Based Scenarios for Teaching Introductory Biochemistry.” National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
		March 1999, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Madden, S. P., & Jones, L. L., “A Systematic Comparison of Technology-Based and Traditional High School Chemistry Classrooms.” National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
		August, 1998, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Madden, S. P., & Jones, L. L., "Goal-Based Scenarios in the Introductory Biochemistry Curriculum—Who do they really benefit?” American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA.
		August, 1998, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & Jones, L. L., “Design, Development and Use of Goal-Based Scenarios in Introductory Biochemistry: Who Benefits Most?” American Chemical Society - Division of Chemical Education, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, ON.
		August, 1998, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Madden, S. P., & Jones, L. L., “A Systematic Comparison of Technology-Based and Traditional High School Chemistry Classrooms.” American Chemical Society - Division of Chemical Education, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, ON.
	Non-Juried:
		March, 2000, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., “’Whodunnit?’ Mixing Educational Technology and Chemistry to Create a Murder Mystery.” Educational Technology Association, University of Northern Colorado, (invited address).
		April, 1999, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., & Jones, L. L.“Design, Development and Use of a Goal-Based Scenario in Introductory Biochemistry – Who Benefits?” Annual University of Northern Colorado Scholarship Symposium, Greeley, CO.
		April, 1999, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Madden, S. P., & Jones, L. L.“A Systematic Comparison of Technology-Based and Traditional High School Chemistry Classrooms.” Annual University of Northern Colorado Scholarship Symposium, Greeley, CO.
		April, 1998, Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Madden, S. P., & Jones, L. L.“Systematic Observations in ChemQuest Classrooms.” Annual University of Northern Colorado Scholarship Symposium, Greeley, CO.

	Dates	Association	Location
	1999 - present	American Educational Research Association/SIG PBL	Washington, DC
	2002 - present	American Evaluation Association	Fairhaven, MA

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