Works (18)

Updated: March 9th, 2026 08:12

2025 article

Abstract 2353 Using Immersive Technologies to Teach Technical Skills in Biotechnology

Srougi, M., Cartwright, E., Spencer, D., McKeown, C., Tredwell, D., Potts, C., & Jhala, A. (2025, May 1). Journal of Biological Chemistry, Vol. 301.

By: M. Srougi*, E. Cartwright*, D. Spencer*, C. McKeown*, D. Tredwell*, C. Potts*, A. Jhala*

author keywords: biotechnology; mammalian cell culture; laboratory training; immersive; interactive; virtual
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 21, 2025

2025 article

Integrating cognition, self-regulation, motivation, and metacognition: a framework of post-pandemic flipped classroom design

Shen, Y., Spencer, D., Tagsold, J., & Kim, H. (2025, March 28). Educational Technology Research and Development, Vol. 3.

By: Y. Shen n, D. Spencer n, J. Tagsold n & H. Kim*

topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching Methods; Online and Blended Learning; Education and Critical Thinking Development
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2026

2025 article

The effects of competitive classroom activities on undergraduates with varied levels of competitive preference

DiFrancesca, D., & Spencer, D. (2025, August 11). Instructional Science, Vol. 8.

By: D. DiFrancesca & D. Spencer n

author keywords: Competition; Metacognition; Learning; High education
topics (OpenAlex): Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports; Educational Games and Gamification
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 11, 2025

2024 article

Abstract 1497 Development and Evaluation of an Immersive and Interactive Virtual Cell Culture Training for Accessible Biotechnology

Srougi, M., Spencer, D., Cartwright, E., McKeown, C., Potts, C., & Jhala, A. (2024, March 1). Journal of Biological Chemistry, Vol. 300, pp. S79–S79.

By: M. Srougi n, D. Spencer*, E. Cartwright*, C. McKeown*, C. Potts* & A. Jhala*

topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 2, 2024

2024 article

Lessons learned: the use of an augmented reality application in organic chemistry laboratories

Ward, L. W., Spencer, D., Chauhan, D., & Oliver-Hoyo, M. (2024, April 17). Frontiers in Education, Vol. 9.

By: L. Ward*, D. Spencer n, D. Chauhan* & M. Oliver-Hoyo n

author keywords: organic chemistry; augmented reality; laboratory learning; remote learning; proton nuclear magnetic resonance; chemistry education research
topics (OpenAlex): Augmented Reality Applications; Mobile Learning in Education; Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 13, 2024

2024 article

Student experiences with a molecular biotechnology course containing an interactive 3D immersive simulation and its impact on motivational beliefs

Spencer, D., McKeown, C., Tredwell, D., Huckaby, B., Wiedner, A., Dums, J. T., … Srougi, M. C. (2024, July 25). (R. Lavi, Ed.). PLoS ONE, Vol. 19.

By: D. Spencer n, C. McKeown n, D. Tredwell n, B. Huckaby n, A. Wiedner n, J. Dums n, E. Cartwright n, C. Potts n ...

Ed(s): R. Lavi

MeSH headings : Humans; Students / psychology; Motivation; Biotechnology / education; Biotechnology / methods; Male; Female; Virtual Reality; Young Adult; Adult; Computer Simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Psychological and Educational Research Studies; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 14, 2024

2024 article

Student experiences with an interactive 3D immersive biotechnology simulation and its impact on motivational beliefs

Spencer, D., McKeown, C., Tredwell, D., Huckaby, B., Wiedner, A., Dums, J. T., … Srougi, M. C. (2024, January 29).

By: D. Spencer n, C. McKeown n, D. Tredwell n, B. Huckaby n, A. Wiedner n, J. Dums n, E. Cartwright n, C. Potts n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching Methods; Biomedical and Engineering Education; Career Development and Diversity
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: July 30, 2025

2023 article

Immersive Videos Improve Student Self-Efficacy in Clinical Lactation

Singletary, N., Sanchez, R., Spencer, D., Fogleman, A. D., & Chetwynd, E. (2023, June 27). The Journal of Perinatal Education, Vol. 32, pp. 162–174.

By: N. Singletary*, R. Sanchez*, D. Spencer*, A. Fogleman* & E. Chetwynd*

author keywords: breastfeeding; communication; nutrition; teaching strategies; teaching tools
topics (OpenAlex): Health Education and Validation; Mobile Health and mHealth Applications; Mobile Learning in Education
TL;DR: The current study examined the use of immersive technology as a way to improve access to high-quality interpersonal breastfeeding interactions in an undergraduate clinical lactation course and found it to be an important learning tool for teaching clinical skills when access to direct patient care is limited or absent. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 5, 2023

2022 article

The new normal: How virtual learning can benefit K-12 students

DiFrancesca, D., & Spencer, D. (2022, August 5). Theory Into Practice, Vol. 8.

By: D. DiFrancesca* & D. Spencer n

topics (OpenAlex): Online and Blended Learning; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 29, 2022

2022 article

Utilizing a Blended + Flipped Learning Approach in a Calculus for Life and Management Sciences Classroom

Spencer, D., Willis, C., Shen, Y., Fenn, M., & Viel, S. (2022, November 3). PRIMUS.

By: D. Spencer*, C. Willis, Y. Shen, M. Fenn* & S. Viel

topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching Methods; Experimental Learning in Engineering; Online and Blended Learning
Source: ORCID
Added: February 25, 2025

2021 article

Examining Students’ Online Course Perceptions and Comparing Student Performance Outcomes in Online and Face-to-Face Classrooms

Spencer, D., & Temple, T. (2021, June 1). Online Learning, Vol. 25, pp. 233–261.

By: D. Spencer n & T. Temple n

author keywords: instructional format; student outcomes; student perceptions
topics (OpenAlex): Online and Blended Learning; Online Learning and Analytics; E-Learning and COVID-19
TL;DR: Overall perceptions of online courses were positive, with students viewing instructional technologies as reliable and easy to use, as well as reporting that online technologies facilitated prompt feedback, enhanced their problem-solving skills, and met their learning needs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 28, 2021

2021 article

Exploring the interplay between attributions and metacognitive monitoring ability in a post-secondary classroom

Spencer, D., Nietfeld, J. L., Cao, L., & Difrancesca, D. (2021, March 17). The Journal of Experimental Education, Vol. 91, pp. 46–61.

By: D. Spencer n, J. Nietfeld n, L. Cao* & D. Difrancesca*

author keywords: Monitoring accuracy; metacognition; attributions; self-regulated learning; post-secondary classroom
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Online and Blended Learning; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 12, 2021

2020 conference paper

Direct and Indirect Assessment of Student Perspectives and Performance in an Online / Distance Education Chemical Engineering Bridging Course

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. Presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.

By: M. Cooper n, L. Bullard n, C. Willis n & D. Spencer n

topics (OpenAlex): Experimental Learning in Engineering; Engineering Education and Curriculum Development; Innovative Teaching Methods
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2023

2020 article

Facilitating Inspiration: Design of the Textiles Archive Design Application (TADA)

Spencer, D., Willis, C., Tredwell, D., White, J., & Briska, K. (2020, December 10). ELearn, Vol. 2020.

By: D. Spencer n, C. Willis n, D. Tredwell n, J. White n & K. Briska n

topics (OpenAlex): Crafts, Textile, and Design; Fashion and Cultural Textiles; Design Education and Practice
Source: ORCID
Added: July 30, 2025

2020 article

Veterinary student experiences in a community- and competency-based primary care rotation: A case study

Sheats, M. K., Temple, T., & Spencer, D. (2020, January 1). Education in the Health Professions, Vol. 3, p. 54.

By: M. Sheats n, T. Temple n & D. Spencer n

topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Innovations in Medical Education; Empathy and Medical Education
Source: ORCID
Added: July 30, 2025

2019 article

Utility value interventions in a college biology lab: The impact on motivation

Curry, K. W., Spencer, D., Pesout, O., & Pigford, K. (2019, August 21). Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Vol. 57, pp. 232–252.

By: K. Curry*, D. Spencer n, O. Pesout* & K. Pigford*

author keywords: educational intervention; expectancy-value; postsecondary education; science; utility value
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 16, 2019

2018 article

Applying Self-regulated Learning to the Dynamic STEM Classroom

Rutherford, T., Spencer, D., Azevedo, R., & Davidson, A. W. (2018, January 1). Connecting Self-Regulated Learning and Performance with Instruction Across High School Content Areas, pp. 185–209.

By: T. Rutherford n, D. Spencer n, R. Azevedo n & A. Davidson*

topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Education and Critical Thinking Development
Source: ORCID
Added: July 30, 2025

2018 article

Socially Shared Metacognition Among Undergraduate Students During an Online Geology Course

Spencer, D., Thomson, M. M., & Jones, J. P. (2018, January 1). Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design Book Series, pp. 406–439.

By: D. Spencer n, M. Thomson n & J. Jones n

topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Online and Blended Learning; Knowledge Management and Sharing
Source: ORCID
Added: July 30, 2025

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