Greg Jones, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Learning Technologies
College of Education
University of North Texas

Office: MH 322G

Office Phone: (940) 565-2057
Other Phone: (972) 672-0811

E-mail: gjones@unt.edu

Web Bookmarks: greg_jones

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Greg Jones' interest is in expanding the way technology can be used to further the creation and distribution of knowledge and learning. His research focuses on the areas of emerging technologies for learning, which include visualization systems for education, virtual communities, telementoring, and 3D online learning environments (virtual environments). These technologies support learning by the distribution of interaction and feedback across both time and space via interactive forms of multimedia.

Dr. Jones has studied at the UoSAT Spacecraft Engineering Research Unit, Center for Satellite Engineering Research, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, England. While attending the University of Texas at Austin he was co-creator with Dr. Judi Harris of the Electronic Emissary one of the first K-12 student mentor matching services in the U.S. He did his postdoctoral research at the National Institute for Multimedia in Education (NIME), Japan as a JSPS scholar. He holds a FCC advanced amateur radio license (WD5IVD). His professional experience includes working for Compaq, Dallas Engineering as the Advanced Communications Technology Planner, and for the Dandin Group in San Jose. He is a former president of TAPR, a non-profit research and development corporation focused on packet and wireless related technologies.

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Degrees

Year	Degree	Study	Institution	Location

2001	Ph.D.	Curriculum and Instruction / Instructional Technology	University of Texas	Austin, Tx

1991	M.S.	Interdisciplinary Studies (Computer Science / Computer Education / Research Statistics)	University of North Texas	Denton, Tx

1987	B.S.	Computer Science and Computer Information	North Texas State University	Denton, Tx

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Publications

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Recent publications and presentations regarding my research focus on 3D online learning environments

Jones, J. G., & Warren, S. (in press). Three-dimensional Computer-Based Online Learning Environments. In J. Voogt & G. A. Knezek (Eds.), The International Handbook of Information Technology in Education. New York, NY: Springer.

Jones, J. G., Warren, S. J., & Robertson, M. (in press). Increasing student discourse to support rapport building in web and blended courses using a 3D Online Learning Environment. Journal of Interactive Learning Research.

Robertson, M., & Jones, J. G. (in press). Exploring academic library users' preferences on delivery methods for library instruction: Webpage, digital game, and other modalities. Reference and User Services Quarterly.

Jones, J. G., Squires, T., & Hicks, J. (2008). Combining speech recognition/natural language processing with 3D online learning environments to create distributed authentic and situated spoken language learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 36(4), 375-392.

Jones, J. G., & Warren, S. J. (2008, March). Demonstration and discussion of a 3D online learning enviroment for literacy. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Las Vegas, NV. (AACE SITE paper award)

Jones, J.G. & Warren, S. (2007, June). 3D Online Learning Environments: The Technology, Research, and Classroom Applications. Workshop at the National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta, GA. ISTE.

Jones, J.G., Warren, S., Kopfler, E, Christensen, R., & Gibson, D. (2007, June). Panel Session: Games and Simulations for Teaching and Learning. Jones, J.G. Chair. Presentation at the National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta, GA. ISTE.

Jones, J. G., Kalinowski, K. E., & Hicks, J. (2007). Touring Mars Online, Real-time, in 3D for Math and Science Educators and Students. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 26(2), 123-136.

Jones, J. G., Kalinowski, K. E., Overall, T., Knezek, G. A., & Hancock, R. (2007). A Virtual School Environment for Enhancing College Preparation Among High Potential Rural Students. School Leadership Review, 3(6).

Jones, J. G., & Bronack, S. C. (2006). Rethinking cognition, representations, and processes in 3D online social learning environments. In D. Gibson, C. Aldrich & M. Prensky (Eds.), Games and Simulations in Online Learning (Vol. 2, pp. 107-147). Hershey, PA: Idea Group.

Jones, J. G. (2006). Defining and sharing research methods for examining virtual environment's usage, outcomes, and effectiveness. Paper presented at the The International Congress on Exploring Virtuality 3rd Annual Colloquium on Online Simulations, Role-Playing, and Virtual Worlds. Boone, NC: LOW.

Jones, J.G. (2006). Accelerating Online Text-based Discourse via 3D Online Learning Environments. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1372-1377). Orlando, Fl.: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. (presenation slides available)

Jones, J. G., Morales, C., & Knezek, G. A. (2005). 3d online learning environments: Examining attitudes toward information technology between students in internet-based 3d and face-to-face classroom instruction. Educational Media International, 42(3), 219-236.

Jones, J.G. (2005, April). 3D Online Learning Environments improving online courses and community. Presentation at the CAL05 Virtual Learning?. Bristol, England.

Jones, J.G. (2005, March). Examples of Integrating 3D Online Learning Environments into Blended Course Offerings. Presentation at the Texas Distance Learning Association Conference, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Jones, J. G. (2004). Hot Topics Panel: Advances in 3D Image Applications -- Interactive and Collaborative 3D Online Environments. In L. Schamber & C. L. Barry (Eds.), American Society for Information Science and Technology: Managing and Enhancing Information: Cultures and Conflicts (Vol. 41, pp. 590). Providence, RI: Information Today, Inc.

Jones, J. G. (2004). 3D Online Learning Environments for Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Training. In E-Learning. Washington, D.C.: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Jones, J. G. (2004). Content Migration between 3D Online Learning Environments. In O. Kelly (Ed.), L.O.W. International Conference on 3D Educational Environments. Helsinki, Finland.

Jones, J. G., Morales, C., & Knezek, G. (2004). 3D graphical multi-user online learning environments for internet-based distributed learning: First year results. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Jones, J. G., & Hicks, J. (2004). Touring mars online, real-time, and in 3D for educators and students. In J. G. Jones, L. Moller & K. Shelton (Eds.), Conference on Emerging Technologies and Theories for Teaching and Learning (Vol. 1, pp. 35-40). Bloomington, IN: Association for Educational Communication and Technology.

Jones, J. G. (2004). 3D on-line distributed learning environments: An old concept with a new twist. In Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (Vol. 2004, pp. 507-512). Atlanta, GA.: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Jones, J. G., & Hicks, J. (2004). Logo goes 3D. In Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (Vol. 2004, pp. 1749-1752). Atlanta, GA.: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Jones, J. G., & Overall, T. (2004, February). Changing logo from a single student system to a 3D on-line student collaboratory/participatory shared learning experience. Paper presented at the Texas Computer Educators Association, Austin, Texas.

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