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Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Clemson University, (2012)

M.A. in English, Clemson University, (2007)

B.A. in English, Clemson University, (2004)

Certification in Secondary English Education

Sponsoring Organization: South Carolina Department of Education

Date Obtained: 2005-05-01

Expertise

Research Interests

Dr. Colwell's research focuses on digital and disciplinary literacy, integrating disciplinary literacy into teacher education, sustained professional development to support teachers' integration of disciplinary literacy, the use of online discussion platforms to promote critical thinking, and qualitative and design-based research.

Articles

Colwell, J., Hutchison, A. and Woodward, L. (2022). Digitally supported disciplinary literacy in elementary instruction. The Reading Teacher 75 (4) , pp. 463-474.

Enderson, M. and Colwell, J. (2021). Considering possibilities to promote disciplinary literacy instruction in mathematics. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 64 (6) , pp. 683-692.

Hutchison, A., Colwell, J., Evmenova, A., Gutierrez, K., Offutt, J. and Taylor, V. (2021). Designing a model of computer science professional development for elementary grade teachers. Journal of Technology and Teaching Education 29 (2) , pp. 165-193.

Colwell, J., Gregory, K. and Taylor, V. (2021). Examining pre-service teachers’ perceptions of planning for culturally-relevant disciplinary literacy. Journal of Teacher Education 72 (2) , pp. 195-208.

Colwell, J. (2019). Selecting texts for disciplinary literacy instruction. The Reading Teacher 72 (5) , pp. 631-637.

Colwell, J. and Hutchison, A. C. (2018). Considering a Twitter-based professional learning network in literacy education. Literacy Research & Instruction 57 (1) , pp. 1-21.

Colwell, J., Hutchison, A. and Woodward, L. (2018). Promoting multiple literacies through response to literature in an online summer reading program. Online Learning Journal 22 (2) , pp. 221-247.

Colwell, J. and Gregory, K. H. (2016). Exploring how secondary pre-service teachers envision literacy in academic disciplines using online social bookmarking. Reading Horizons 55 (3) , pp. 63-74.

Hutchison, A., Woodward, L. and Colwell, J. (2016). What are preadolescent readers doing online?: An examination of upper elementary students’ reading, writing, and communication in digital spaces. Reading Research Quarterly 51 (4) , pp. 361-477.

Colwell, J. and Enderson, M. (2016). “When I Hear Literacy”: Using Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Mathematical Literacy to Inform Program Changes in Teacher Education. Teaching and Teacher Education 53 (1) , pp. 63-74.

Hutchison, A. C. . and Colwell, J. (2016). Pre-service teachers’ use of the Technology Integration Planning Cycle to integrate iPads into literacy instruction. Journal of Research on Technology in Education 48 (1) , pp. 1-15.

Colwell, J. and Reinking, D. (2016). A formative experiment to align middle-school history instruction with literacy goals. Teachers College Record 118 (2) , pp. 1-29.

Colwell, J. (2016). Examining pre-service teachers’ beliefs about disciplinary literacy in history through a blog project. Action in Teacher Education 38 (1) , pp. 1-15.

Colwell, J. and Hutchison, A. C.. (2015). Refining a flipped classroom model in a content area literacy course: Determining modification through reflection. International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments 3 (4) , pp. 249-266.

Colwell, J. and Hutchison, A. C. (2015). Supporting teachers in integrating digital technology into language arts instruction to promote literacy. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education 31 (2) , pp. 56-63.

Hutchison, A. C.. and Colwell, J. (2014). The potential of digital technologies to support literacy instruction relevant to the Common Core Standards. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy 58 (2) , pp. 143-152.

Colwell, J., Hunt-Barron, S. and Reinking, D. (2013). Obstacles to developing digital literacy on the Internet in middle-school science instruction. Journal of Literacy Research 45 (3) , pp. 295-324.

Colwell, J. (2013). Connecting Old and New Literacies in a Transliterate World. Library Media Connection 31 (7) , pp. 14-16.

Colwell, J., Hutchison, A. C. and Reinking, D. (2012). Using social networks to promote literacy response during teachers' professional development. Language Arts 89 (4) , pp. 230-241.

Colwell, J. (2012). Using a collaborative blog project to introduce disciplinary-literacy strategies in social studies pre-service teacher education. Journal of School Connections 4 (1) , pp. 25-52.

Hutchison, A. C. and Colwell, J. (2012). Using a wiki to facilitate an online professional learning community for induction and mentor teachers. Education and Information Technologies 17 (3) , pp. 273-289.

Bradley, B. A., Reinking, D., Colwell, J., Hall, L. A., Fisher, D., Frey, N. and Bauman, J. (2012). Clarifying formative experiments in literacy research. Literacy Research Association 61.

Fullerton, S. K. and Colwell, J. (2010). Research on small-group discussions of literature - past, present, and future: An analysis of three decades. National Reading Conference 59 , pp. 57-74.

Books

Colwell, J., Hutchison, A. and Woodward, L. (2020). Digitally Supported Disciplinary Literacy in Diverse K-5 Classrooms. Teachers College Press.

Hutchison, A. C.. and Colwell, J. (2015). Bridging Technology and Literacy: Developing Digital Reading and Writing Practices in Grades K-6. Rowman & Littlefield.

Book Chapters

Hutchison, A. and Colwell, J. Disciplinary literacy in computer science Unpacking Disciplinary Literacies: From Research to Practice New York, NY:.

Colwell, J. and Taylor, V. (2019). Peer review in online professional communities to support elementary disciplinary literacy planning Effective Practices in Online Teacher Preparation for Literacy Educators (pp. 107-127) Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Beschorner, B., Colwell, J., Woodward, L. and Hutchison, A. (2018). Using the Technology Integration Planning Cycle to prepare pre-service teachers for multimodal instruction Best Practices in Teaching Digital Literacies: Literacy Research, Practice, and Evaluation (Vol. 9) (pp. 13-27) Emerald Publishing.

Bradley, B. A.., Colwell, J. and Spearman, M. (2015). Developing a faculty-led study abroad program Advancing Teacher Education and Curriculum Development through Study Abroad Programs (pp. 1-21) Hershey, PA: International Science Reference.

Colwell, J., Nielsen, D., Bradley, B. A.. and Spearman, M. (2015). Lessons learned by living with an Italian family and working in an Italian school Advancing Teacher Education and Curriculum Development through Study Abroad Programs (pp. 90-110) Hershey, PA: International Science Reference.

Reinking , D. and Colwell, J. (2015). A brief history of information sources in the late 20th and early 21st century (a simulation) Reading at a crossroads?: Disjunctures and continuities in current conceptions and practices (pp. 3-20) New York, NY: Routledge.

Hunt-Barron, S. and Colwell, J. (2013). Illuminating change: Technology, feedback, and revision in writing Exploring Technology in Writing and Writing Instruction (pp. 135-151) IGI Global.

Colwell, J. and Reinking, D. (2013). Integrating disciplinary literacy into middle-school and pre-service teacher education Educational Design Research: Introduction and Illustrative Cases (pp. 469-480) Enschede.

Reinking, D. and Colwell, J. (2012). Does national accreditation of education schools improve teacher and education leadership programs? [The counterpoint position] Curriculum and Instruction: Debating Issues in American Education (pp. 44-54) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Presentations

Colwell, J. and Enderson, M. (December , 2017). Considering inquiry to promote disciplinary literacy in mathematics teacher education Lecture Annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association Tampa, FL..

Hutchinson, A., Woodward, L. and Colwell, J. (December , 2017). Exploring how an exemplary teacher plans and implements digitally-rich literacy instruction Paper Annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association Tampa, FL..

Colwell, J., Reinking, D. and Howell, E. (December , 2016). Design-based research in literacy Oral Presentation Annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association Nashville, TN..

Colwell, J. and Enderson, M. (December , 2016). Engaging pre-service teachers in disciplinary inquiry to promote disciplinary literacy teaching Paper Annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association Nashville, TN..

Hutchinson, A. C. and Colwell, J. (April , 2016). Examining preadolescents’ literacy practices: A survey Paper Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Washington, D.C.

Colwell, J. and Enderson, M. (January , 2016). Considering Disciplinary Literacy Perspectives in Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education Paper Annual meeting of the American Reading Forum Sanibel Island, FL..

Colwell, J., Forest, D. and Woodward, L. (December , 2015). Considering adolescents’ roles and new literacies in an online summer reading program Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Carlsbad, CA.

Colwell, J. and Hutchison, A. C.. (December , 2015). Refining a flipped model classroom in a content area literacy course to promote pre-service teacher reflection Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Carlsbad, CA.

Colwell, J. (October , 2015). Design-based and qualitative research in digital and disciplinary literacy Keynote/Plenary Address Educational Psychology & Applied Research Speaker Series. ������, Norfolk, VA.

Hutchison, A. C.. and Colwell, J. (April , 2015). Examining Pre-Service Teachers Efforts to Integrate Digital Technology Into Literacy Instruction Paper Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association Chicago, IL.

Colwell, J. and Enderson, M. (April , 2015). Investigating Pre-Service Teachers’ Perspectives of Disciplinary Literacy in Mathematics to Prompt Programmatic Change Paper Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association Chicago, IL.

Colwell, J. and Hutchison, A. (December , 2014). Developing a professional learning network for literacy through an online social network Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association San Marco, Florida.

Colwell, J., Wilder, P. and Manderino, M. (December , 2014). Exploring how secondary teachers envision literacy in academic disciplines using online social bookmarking Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association San Marco, Florida.

Colwell, J., Fowler-Amato, M., Johnson, L. and Phillips, N. (December , 2014). Ventures and vexations in design-based experiments and formative interventions Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association San Marco, Florida.

Colwell, J. (May 10, 2014). A formative experiment to promote disciplinary literacy in middle-school and pre-service teacher education through blogging Poster Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association New Orleans, LA.

Colwell, J., Forest, D. and Woodward, L. (April , 2014). Connecting and promoting multiple literacies in an online summer reading program. Paper Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association Philadelphia, PA.

Kimmel, S., Forest, D. and Colwell, J. (January , 2014). Educational entrepreneurship, service learning and adolescent literacy at a distance Paper Annual Meeting of the Association of Library and Information Science Education Philadelphia, PA.

Reinking, D., Colwell, J. and Ramey, D. (December , 2013). Conducting and publishing formative experiments Paper Literacy Research Association Annual Conference Dallas, TX.

Bean, T., Dunkerly (Bean), J. M. and Colwell, J. (December , 2013). Exploring the intersection of human rights and literacy through global literature, cosmopolitan critical literacy, and digital storytelling with adolescents in an international charter school Paper Literacy Research Association Annual Conference Dallas, TX.

Forest, D. and Colwell, J. (November , 2013). Promoting summer reading engagement with Edmodo Demonstration Annual Conference of the Virginia Beach Reading Council Virginia Beach, VA.

Kimmel, S., Forest, D. and Colwell, J. (October , 2013). Edmodo: Teaching, Service Learning and Conferences Exhibit teachFAIR Norfolk, VA .

Colwell, J. and Reinking, D. (September 25, 2013). When does a researcher become part of an intervention? Paper Design-Based Research Conference University of Georgia.

Colwell, J. (April 28, 2013). Using a Formative Experiment to Promote Disciplinary Literacy in Social Studies Education Paper American Educational Research Association San Francisco, CA.

Colwell, J. (April 20, 2013). When Disciplinary and Digital Literacy Intersect: Connecting Middle-School Students and Pre-Service Teachers through Blogs to Promote Disciplinary Literacy in History Poster International Reading Association Annual Conference San Antonio, TX.

Colwell, J. (November , 2012). Promoting disciplinary literacy in middle-school and pre-service teacher education Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association San Diego, CA.

Colwell, J., Bradley, B. A. and Reinking, D. (December , 2011). Promoting disciplinary literacy and critical reading with blogs: Using formative experiments to widen the circle of methods, participation, and achievable goals in literacy research and practice Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Jacksonville, FL.

Colwell, J. (December , 2011). Using explicit strategy instruction and blogging to integrate disciplinary literacy into middle-school and teacher education Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Jacksonville, FL.

Fullerton, S. K., Grey, P. and Colwell, J. (May , 2011). The literary understandings of preschoolers and third graders: What we've learned through colalborative inquiry and teacher research partnerships Paper Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association Orlando, FL.

Colwell, J., Hunt-Barron, S. and Reinking, D. (April , 2011). Using Internet Reciprocal Teaching in a middle-school science classroom Paper Annual Meeting of the Educational Research Association New Orleans, LA.

Fullerton, S. K. and Colwell, J. (April , 2011). South Carolina Paper Health, Education, and Human Development Research Forum Clemson.

Beach, R., Colwell, J., East, D., Smith-Burk, T. T. and Stahl, N. A. (December , 2010). Availability of literacy research reports in open access education journals Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Fort Worth, TX.

Colwell, J. and Fullerton, S. K. (December , 2010). Preservice teachers' interactions with culturally and racially diverse elementary students in peer-led literature discussion Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Fort Worth, TX.

Hutchison, A. C. and Colwell, J. (December , 2010). Using Web 2.0 to engage induction teachers in online professional learning communities Paper Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association Fort Worth, TX.

Reinking, D., Colwell, J. and Hunt-Barron, S. (April , 2010). South Carolina Paper Health, Education, and Human Development Research Forum Clemson.

Colwell, J., Hunt-Barron, S. and Reinking, D. (March , 2010). Using Internet Reciprocal Teaching in a middle-school science class: A formative experiment Poster Educational Design Research Conference Athens, GA.

Colwell, J. and Fullerton, S. K. (December , 2009). Literature response research and instruction, past, present, and future: A content analysis of three decades Paper Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference Albuquerque, NM.

Colwell, J., Jones-Moore, L. and Gillis, V. (December , 2009). Preservice teachers' implementation of content literacy strategies in the middle school classroom Paper Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference Albuquerque, NM.

Beach, R., Colwell, J., East, D., Johnston, P., Reinking, D., Smith-Burke, T. and Stahl, N. (December , 2009). The future of disseminating knowledge: Understanding open access, academic freedom, tenure, and the effects of commercialization of literacy research Paper Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference Albuquerque, NM.

Reinking, D., Carter, A., Malloy, J., Robbins, K., Rogers, A. and Colwell, J. (May , 2009). Internet reciprocal teaching: A research-based model for teaching the new literacies of online reading comprehension Exhibit Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association Minneapolis, MN.

Colwell, J. and Reinking, D. (April , 2009). Reflections from years 1-3: Methods, findings, conclusions and next steps: Understanding and developing at-risk adolescents' reading comprehension on the Internet Poster Annual Meeting of the Educational Research Association San Diego, CA.

• 2016: Shining Star Award for Outstanding Teaching, ������ Division of Student Affairs
• 2014: Finalist, 2014 Outstanding Dissertation Award, International Reading Association
• 2011: Eugene T. Moore School of Education Student Travel Award, Clemson University
• 2010: Eugene T. Moore School of Education Student Travel Award, Clemson University