James John Kirkwood
Professor, Department of Industry and Technology

Department of Industry and Technology
Applied Technology Building, Room AT 207D
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306 

Phone: (765)-285-5647 Fax: (765)-285-2162 

_ 00jjkirkwood@bsu.edu 
Kirkwood@cs.bsu.edu
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Curriculum Vitae

Page last updated May 8, 2001

Academic Degrees

A.A.S. 1957 Erie County Technical Institute, Buffalo, New York, Construction Technology
B.S. 1963 State University College at Buffalo, New York, Industrial Arts
M.S. 1964 State University College at Buffalo, New York, Industrial Arts
Ph.D. 1970 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, Industrial Education
 

Specialities and Certificates

Professional Experience

1975-Present, Professor of Industry and Technology, Ball State University
1974-75, Grade 5 Teacher, St. Francis DeSales Elementary School, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas.
1969-74, Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial Education, Ball State University
1968-69, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Industrial Education, Purdue University
1966-68, Instructor/Assistant Professor of Industrial Education, Ball State University
1964-66, Teacher of Industrial Arts (Grades K-8) District #97, Oak Park, IL
1963-64, Instructor-Part time, Department of Industrial Arts, State University College at Buffalo, NY
1960-63, Road construction grade and labor foreman and survey party chief. Western & Ctrl. NY
1958-60,U.S. Army. Grade E-4. MOS 716.10, Military Personnel Specialist

Professional and Academic Memberships

International Technology Education Association. Life Member. Board of Directors 1998-2000.
Technology Education for Children Council (Past President)
Council on Technology Teacher Education
National Association for Industrial Technology Teacher Education
National Society for the Study of Education
Technology Educators of Indiana
Phi Delta Kappa
Epsilon Pi Tau

Complete list of Professional and Academic Memberships

Current Professional Assignments and Activities

International Technology Education Association. Life Member.
    Board of Directors, Director of Technology Education for Children Council, 1998-2000
Member, editorial board Technology and Children
Technology Education for Children Council
    President, 1994-1997
Council on Technology Teacher Education
    Publications Committee member, 1994-pres
Technology Educators of Indiana
   Executive Committee member.

Selected Recent Publications

Kirkwood, J.J. (2000). The ITEA conference: What's in it for you? The Technology Teacher. 60:4(33-36).

Kirkwood, J.J. (2000). How thing we use are made. Technology & children 5:1 (6,7).

Kirkwood, J.J. (2000). The Status of Technology Education in Elementary Schools as Reported by Beginning Teachers. Journal of industrial teacher education. 37:3(93-114).

Kirkwood, J.J. (2000). Public understanding of technology education. Technology education report. 12:1 (8-10)

Kirkwood, J.J. (2000). Technology Education and the future. Muncie Star/Press. Special Century-End Commemorative. January 1, 2000..

Kirkwood, J.J. & McLaughlin C.H. Jr. (1999) Math/science/technology and toys. Technology & children. 4:2(3-6).

Kirkwood, J.J. & Foster, P.N. (1999). Relating technology education to trends in elementary education. The technology teacher. 59:2(7-11) .

Kirkwood, J.J. & Kendrick, M., (1999). Authentically assessing an assembly line. The technology teacher. 58:6(8-13).

Kirkwood, J.J. (1999). Elementary school technology education: An integrated transportation technology activity. Technology education report. 11:2 (20-21).

Kirkwood, J.J. & Pedtke, J. (1998). Designing an integrated technology activity. Technology & children 3:2 (14-16).

Kirkwood, J.J. (1998) Editorial: Technology. Technology & children. 2(4):pp 2,3.

Wright, R.T. & Kirkwood, J.J. (1998). (Editors). Technology & children 2(4).

Wright, R.T. & Kirkwood, J.J. (1998). (Editors). Technology & children 2(3).

Moscuzza, F. & Kirkwood, J.J. (1997) Build a bug and eat it. Technology and children. 2(2) PP 16-18.

Kirkwood, J.J. (1997) Careers in architecture. In Hepler, D.E., Wallach, P., & Hepler, D.J. Architecture drafting and design. Peoria: Glencoe McGraw/Hill.

Kellogg, H., Kirkwood, J. & Huffman, R. (1997) Journaling, graphic technology, and Kids: A winning combination. Technology & children. 1(4) PP 14-16.

Kirkwood, J. J. (1997). James Kirkwood talks with Terry Thode. Technology & children.1(4) pp. 19-21.

Kirkwood, J.J. & Foster, P.N. Eds. (1997) Elementary school technology education. 46th Yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher Education. Peoria, IL: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

Foster, P.N. Kirkwood, J.J. (1997) The child and the school. In J. Kirkwood & P. Foster (Eds.) Technology education for the elementary grades. Council on Technology Teacher Education 46th Yearbook. Peoria, IL: Glencoe. PP 1-26.

Kleeberg, M.J. & Kirkwood, J.J. (1997). Children's literature and technology education. J. Kirkwood & P. Foster (Eds.) Technology education for the elementary grades. Council on Technology Teacher Education 46th Yearbook. Peoria, IL: Glencoe. Pp. 147-157.

Kirkwood, J. (1996). President's message: Elementary school technology education. Technology and children. 1(1) 3, 15.

Huffman, R. & Kirkwood, J. (1996). Technology and natural habitats. Technology and children. 1(1) 7-9.

Kirkwood, J. (September, 1996). Technical applications program. Section thirteen: Principles of wiring II. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (September, 1996). Technical applications program. Section twelve: Principles of refrigeration II. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Wolgemuth, A & Kirkwood, J. (In process for 1994-1995) Negotiating table replaces sand tables. T.I.E.S.

Baldwin, W. L. & Kirkwood, J. J. (1996) CD-ROM. A virtual CD-ROM laboratory: Solderability analysis tools development. Indianapolis: Electronics Manufacturing Productivity Facility.

Kirkwood, J. (March, 1996). Technical applications program. Section eleven: Electricity II. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (December, 1995). Technical applications program. Section four: Electricity I. (revision) Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J.& Fitzgerald, M. (1995). Learning Activity: Shipwreck! The technology teacher. 55:2, p. 8.

Kirkwood, J.& Shackelford, R. (1995). Learning Activity: Communicate! The Technology Teacher. 55:2, pp. 8-9.

Kirkwood, J. (May, 1995). Technical applications program. Section Ten: Refrigeration I. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (May, 1995). Technical applications program. Section Nine: Equipment and Controls II. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (May, 1995). Technical applications program. Section eight: Equipment and Controls I. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (April, 1995). Technical applications program. Section seven: Heat loss and heat gain. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (March, 1995). Technical applications program. Section six: Insulation and Moisture Control. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (1995). Contributing writer in AutoCAD drafting, Grout, Resetarits, & James. Lake Forest, IL: Glencoe.

Kirkwood, J. (1994) On the need to become aware of technology. Technology education report. (Technology Educators of Indiana) 7:1, p 8.

Kirkwood, J. Foster, P. & Bartow, S. (1994) Historical leaders in technology education philosophy. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education. 32:1, pp. 6-25.

Kirkwood, J. (1994). Technical applications program. Section one: utility delivery systems. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (1994). Technical applications program. Section two: customer classifications and rates. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (1994). Technical applications program. Section three: residential construction. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (1994). Technical applications program. Section four: principles of electricity I. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Kirkwood, J. (1994). Technical applications program. Section five: principles of wiring I. Indianapolis: PSI Energy.

Foster, P., Kendrick, M. & Kirkwood, J. (1994) Habitat for Humanity T.I.E.S. 7:1, pp. 32-39.

Kirkwood, J. (1994) Educationally sound constructing-and not just for first-graders. T.I.E.S. 7:1, pp. 40-41.

Foster, P & Kirkwood, J. (1994) Design Brief: Construction of simple machines. The Technology Teacher. 53:8, pp. 32, 35.

Kirkwood, J. (1994). Simple machines simply put. Science and children. 31(7):15-17, 40-41.

Kirkwood, J. (1994) Construction in the elementary grades, in Wescott, J. & Henak, R. Construction in Technology Education. Council on Technology Teacher Education 43rd Yearbook. Peoria, IL: Glencoe. pp. 75-101.

Foster, P. & Kirkwood, J. (1994) An urgent issue for the profession. Technology Report - a publication of the Technology Educators of Indiana. 6:2, p. 5. (Also published in numerous other state publications)

Foster, P. & Kirkwood, J. (1994). Fog catcher: Kids don't care if it's low-tech. T.I.E.S. 6:3, pp. 16-23.

Complete list of Publications

Selected Paper Presentations

Kirkwood, J.J. (2001). Activities for implementing technology standards in the United States. A workshop in Malmö, Sweden. April 24.

Kirkwood, J.J. (2001). Activities and techniques for implementing technology in the elementary schools. A workshop in Eslöv, Sweden. April 20.

Kirkwood, J.J. (2001). K-5 Vignettes for Implementing the Standards for Technological Literacy. 63rd Annual International Technology Education Conference. Atlanta. (March 22)

Grimsley, R. Newberry, P, Foster, P., Kirkwood, J.J. (2001). From Standards to Practice; The Role of Technology Education in the Elementary Classroom. 63rd Annual International Technology Education Conference. Atlanta. (March 22)

Kirkwood, J.J. & Gaugler, R. (2000). The Mars Millennium Project. Technology educators of Indiana, Nashville, IN. April 28, 1999.

Kirkwood, J.J. & Dixon, K. (2000). School Traffic Safety: A social study in the elementary grades. International Technology Education Association, Salt Lake City, April 8.

Foster, P. & Kirkwood, J. (1999). Implementing elementary school technology education. International Technology Education Association, Indianapolis. March 29.

Kirkwood, J. & Foster, P. (1999). Elementary technology education. International Technology Education Association, Indianapolis. March 27.

Kirkwood, J. (1998) Gilligan's Island and technology education. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. July, 16, 1998

Kirkwood, J. (1998). Chair, TECC Board of Directors meeting. ITEA 60th Annual Conference, March 7, 1998.

Kirkwood, J. (1998). What is technology education? Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. February 16, 1998.

Kirkwood, J. (1998). Technology education in the elementary grades. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. February 23, 1998.

Kirkwood, J. (1998).Elementary school technology education in the United States. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. February 23 and February 24, 1998.

Kirkwood, J., Elwood, S. & Gorman, C. (1997). Elementary school technology education activities. TEI annual conference, Nashville, IN. April 19.

Kirkwood, J. (1997). Forty-three technology education activities you can do in your classroom. International Technology Education Association, Tampa, FL. March 22.

Kirkwood, J. (1997). Elementary school technology education activities. Industrial Education Leadership Conference. Terre Haute. February 19.

Kirkwood, J. (1996). Twelve technology education activities you can do in your elementary school classroom that will integrate technology, science and math, and (dare we say it?) social studies. Furthering the connections. Indiana Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Alliance. Indianapolis. November 4.

Kirkwood, J. (1996). Technology education for the elementary grades. A workshop. Fall Conference Department of I&T, Ball State University

Kirkwood, J. (1996). Surfing the world wide web. Two workshops. Fall Conference, Department of I&T, Ball State University.

Hoepfl, M. & Kirkwood, J. et. al. Technology teacher education: Trends and challenges. Panel discussion. International Technology Education Association 58th Annual Conference. Phoenix, March 31, 1996.

Wright, M., Foster, P. & Kirkwood, J. Inservicing for elementary school technology education. International Technology Education Association 58th Annual Conference. Phoenix, March 31, 1996.

Kirkwood, J. & Foster, P. Truly constructive social studies activities. National Council for the Social Studies (75th Annual Conference). Chicago, Nov. 11, 1995.

Kirkwood, J. (1995) Negotiation skills begin at the table. International Technology Education Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, March 26.

Kirkwood, J. (1995) Workshop: Technology education for the elementary grades. Technology Educators of Indiana Annual Conference. Indianapolis Adam's Mark Hotel. March 11, 1995.

Kirkwood J. (1994). Shelter and Habitat: Construction Technology in Elementary Grades. International Technology Education Association 56th Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO

Kirkwood, J. (1994) Technology education in the elementary grades. National Association of Laboratory Schools Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. February 17, 1994.

Poster Presentations

Kirkwood, J.J. (2000). Gerontology study: Lesson plans for the elementary grades. Kirkpatrick Conference on aging. Muncie, IN, April 20.

Complete list of Presentations

Selected Published Photographs

Kirkwood, J.J. (1999). Two b/w photos in Kirkwood, J.J. & McLaughlin C.H.Jr. (1999) Math/science/technology and toys. Technology & children. 4:2(3).
Kirkwood, J. (1999). One 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" b/w photograph in Design perspectives, Industrial designers society of America. 2(10), p. 1.
Kirkwood, J. (1999). Five (average 3" x 5-1/2") b/w photographs in Kirkwood, J. & Foster P. Relating tehnology education to trends in elementary education. The Technology Teacher 59(3), pp. 1, 8-10.
Kirkwood, J. (1998) Two b/w photographs in Greenwood, T. Wood, Paint, and a good idea. The Technology Teacher 58(1), P. 1 &7.
Kirkwood, J. (1997). Three b/w photos in Kellogg, H., Kirkwood, J. & Huffman, R. (1997) Journaling, graphic technology, and Kids: A winning combination. Technology & Children. 1(4) pp 14, 15, 16.
Kirkwood, J. (1997). Photo: "Estimator." Careers in architecture. In D. E. Hepler, P. R. Wallach, & D. J. Hepler. Architecture drafting and design. Peoria: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Kirkwood, J. (1994). Thirty-one photographs in The Journal of the Indiana Industrial Technology Association. Vol 3.
Kirkwood, J. (1994). Five color photographs, in Foster, P., Kendrick, M. & Kirkwood, J. Habitat for Humanity T.I.E.S. 7:1, pp 32-33, 36-37.
Kirkwood, J. (1994) Three b/w photographs in Technology Review. (1994). J. Kirkwood, Ed. Department of Industry and Technology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 5:1
Kirkwood, J. (1994). Four color photogaphs (pp., 17-18) in P. Foster & J. Kirkwood, Fog catcher.Kids don’t care if it’s low-tech. T.I.E.S. 6:3, pp. 16-23.

Complete list of Published Photographs

Selected Honors, Awards

Technology Educators of Indiana Program Excellence Award for Burris Laboratory Elementary School Technology Education Program. March 1999.
Mary-Margaret Scobey Outstanding Service Award. Technology Education for Children Council of the International Technology Education Association, March 9, 1998.
Distinguished Technology Educator, International Technology Association. March, 1997
International Technology Education Association Program Excellence Award for Burris Laboratory Elementary School Technology Education Program. March 28, 1995.
Technology Educators of Indiana Program Excellence Award for Burris Laboratory Elementary School Technology Education Program. March 10, 1995.
Technology Education for Children Council Educational Leadership Award at the International Technology Education Association Annual Conference, March 23, 1994 Kansas City, MO.
The Outstanding Teaching Award, Ball State University for 1985.

Complete list of Honors and Awards

Recent Grants

Indiana Campus Compact Grant. (1988). The development of a protocol for classroom assessment of school traffic safety. $2,386. AutoDesk/ITEA Foundation Grant for elementary education (1998) . Supplies and equipment for Burris Laboratory School. $1,000.
Re-write Technical Applications Manual, Sections 11-13. PSI Energy, Plainfield, IN. Funded for $25,000, 1995.
Electronics Manufacturing Productivity Facility, (1995).  CD-based, Hypertext Research Reports on Wetting Balance Test Methods. Co-director with Wesley Baldwin. September, : $25,000
Re-write Technical Applications Manual, Section 10. (1995). PSI Energy, Plainfield, IN. Funded for $4,000.
AimaSoft. “1994 AimaFast Mechanical” Software program for AutoCAD lab. (1994). $649.
Re-write Technical Applications Manual, Sections 1-9. (1993) PSI Energy, Plainfield, IN. Funded for $40,000.

Complete list of Grants

Other Scholarly Activity

Service

Chair, Academic outreach committe (Science and Technology Fair) for the first international conference on fog and fog collection. Vancouver, BC. July 1998

Recent Professional Travel

Sweden, April, 2001.  Exchange Scholar.  Taught university classes, conducted two workshops, consulted with curriculum developers in Malmö and  Norrköping.

New Zealand/Australia, February-March, 1999.  Sabbatical.  Taught university classes and conducted three workshops.

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