Faculty and Staff Profiles

Dr. Lee Allen is a Professor in the College of Education at the University of Memphis.

He is the Program Coordinator for the School Library Information Specialist program in the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership, where he also served as Interim Chair from 2015 to 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Santa Fe, a Master of Arts in Training and Learning Technologies from the University of New Mexico, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Technologies from Pepperdine University. Dr. Allen has served as technology consultant on numerous federal and state grants, and was the Principal Investigator for the Institute of Library & Museum Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant in partnership with the Memphis City Schools and two rural West Tennessee school districts. He is the recipient of a 2010 Fulbright Lecturer Award for Poltava, Ukraine, and was recently the Project Director and Principal Investigator for the U.S. Dept. of Education's 2017 Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ) grant, "Online STEM Content Modules: Computer Science in the Middle Grades". Dr. Allen served as the online course development director for the West Tennessee Regional STEM Innovation Hub.

Dr. Allen's research focuses on the integration of information technologies in the development and use of knowledge and skills in the classroom, libraries, and everyday learning opportunities and environments.

Courses taught:

All courses associated with the ICL Master of Science with School Library Information Specialist endorsement: http://www.memphis.edu/icl/idt/school-library-specialist.php

Research Interests:

• Academic Librarianship
• Technology as a Vehicle for Organizational/Institutional Change
• Online Learning (eLearning)
• ePortfolio Development
• Situated Learning and Communities of Practice

• Professor, Instruction & Curriculum Leadership - College of Education/University of Memphis - 2019-present
• Interim Chair, Instruction & Curriculum Leadership - College of Education/University of Memphis - 2015-2016
• Associate Professor, Instruction & Curriculum Leadership - College of Education/University of Memphis - 2010-2018
• Assistant Professor & Special Asst. to the ICL Chair for Technology Coordination & Online Learning, Instruction & Curriculum Leadership - College of Education/University of Memphis - 2004-2009
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Online Master of Education - University of Maryland University College - 2001-2004
• Adjunct Professor, Teacher Education - Southern Methodist University - 2000-2003
• Executive Manager, Business Systems - Dallas Independent School District - 2003-2004
• Assistant Superintendent, Technology Services - Dallas Independent School District - 1997-2003
• Director of Instructional Technology & Library Media, Curriculum & Instruction - Santa Fe Public Schools - 1996-1997
• Coordinator, Technology Training, Technology - Santa Fe Public Schools - 1995-1996
• Classroom Teacher, Santa Fe High School, Capshaw Middle School - Santa Fe Public Schools - 1987-1995

• ICL Department Chair’s Excellence Award for Service - Dept. of Instruction & Curriculum Leadership - 2013
• Outstanding Paper Award: AACE E-Learn 2010 Conference - Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) E-Learn 2010 Program Committee and Program Chairs - 2010
• Fulbright Scholar Lecturing award for M. Ostrohradsky Poltava Regional Pedagogical Institute, Ukraine - J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board - 2010
• Highly Commended Paper: Literati Network Awards for Excellence; published journal article - Emerald Literati Network - 2009
• ICL Department Chair’s Excellence Award for Service - Instruction & Curriculum Leadership Dept., - 2008
• Recognition for Technology Coordination - Phi Delta Kappa - 2008
• Computerworld Smithsonian Innovation in Technology Award in Education - Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. - 2000

• Internet in the School Library - University of Memphis
• Foundations of Librarianship - University of Memphis
• School Library Administration - University of Memphis
• Introduction to Bibliography - University of Memphis
• Cataloging and Classification - University of Memphis
• Literature in the PreK-12 School - University of Memphis
• Advanced Clinical Practicum: School Library Information Specialist - University of Memphis
• School Change and the Internet - University of Memphis
• Technology Integration in the Classroom - University of Memphis

• Ed.D - Meagan Viar - 2016
• Ed.D - Deborah Taylor - 2016
• Ed.D - Kevin Gideon - 2016
• Ed.D - Luther Bradfute - 2015
• Ed.D - Sharlese "Lisa" James - 2014
• Ed.D - Terica Butler - 2014
• Ed.D - Corey Johnson - 2011
• Ed.S - Shari DeGroff - 2010
• Ed.D - Nicole Covey - 2009
• Ed.D - Norm Hays - 2008

• Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ) 2017 - Tennessee Higher Education Commission/U.S. Dept. of Education - $74,523 - 2016-2018
• West Tennessee Regional STEM Innovation Hub - Tennessee Department of Education - $1,001,139 - 2012-2014
• Support for Online Study (SOS) Program - Institute of Museum and Library Services/Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant - $552,168 - 2010-2014
• MS Virtual Public Schools Evaluation - Mississippi Virtual Public Schools, MS Dept. of Education/CREP - $60,000 - 2009
• Memphis Striving Readers Project/Memphis Content Literacy Academy - U.S. Dept of Education - $15,914,996 - 2006-2009
• Michigan Freedom to Learn Laptop Program Evaluation: Leadership Study - Michigan Department of Education: Michigan One-to-One Initiative/CREP - $15,000 - 2007-2008

• Southeastern Library Association (SELA) - Libraries/Librarians throughout the Southeastern U.S. - 2012 - 2018 - SELA
• Annual CODiE Awards - National and international software companies - 2004-2009 - Software Information Industry Association (SIIA)

• University of Memphis - West TN STEM Hub/Online Instructional Technology Consultant - 2012 - Present
• University of Memphis - Literacy Center Advisory Board Member - 2017-2018
• University of Memphis - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisory Committee - 2005 - Present
• National Review Panel, edTPA: Stanford University Center for Assessment - Reviewer, edTPA Handbook for Library Specialists/School Librarians - March 2019
• Southeastern Library Association (SELA) - Chair, Library Education Section - 2017
• Macrojournals Editorial Committee for Technology and Innovation - Associate Editor, JM Technology and Innovation - 2015 - Present

• West Tennessee Regional STEM Innovation Collaboratory - 2012 - Present
• Memphis Striving Readers/Memphis Content Literacy Academy - 2006 - 2009
• Teachers Learning in Networked Communities (TLINC) - 2005 - 2008
• National Science Foundation: Support for Urban Science & Mathematics Educators - 2005 - 2008
• Memphis Literacy Academy - 2005 - 2006
• New Teacher Center - 2005

• Allen, L. (2019). Computer science education: Online content modules and professional development for secondary teachers in West Tennessee - a case study. In K. Arai and R. Bhatia (Eds.): Advances in Information and Communication: Proceedings of the 2019 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC), Volume 2 (pp. 523–532). Cham, CH: Springer
• Allen, L. (2015). The influence of information and communication technologies on societies and their cultures: An historical perspective. In K.D. Thomas (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Blake, S., Winsor, D. L., & Allen, L. (2012). Child development and the use of technology: Perspectives, applications and experiences. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Blake, S., Winsor, D. L., & Allen, L. (2012). Technology and young children: Bridging the communication-generation gap. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Allen, L., Winsor, D.L. & Blake, S. (2012). Historical perspectives of the concept of child and technology innovation. In S. Blake, D. Winsor & L. Allen (Ed.s), Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Blake, S., Winsor, D. L ., Burkett, C. &  Allen. L. (2012).  iPods, Internet and apps, oh my: Age appropriate technology in early childhood educational environments. In S. Blake, D. Winsor & L. Allen (Ed.s), Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Allen, L. & Blake, S. (2009). Applications of technology for instruction and assessment with young children. In S. Blake & S. Taylor (Ed.s), Technology for Early Childhood Education and Socialization: Developmental Applications and Methodologies. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Allen, L. (2003). An Alchemist's Tale (or, The Struggles of Integrating Technology In Literacy Programs During Troubled Times). In R.B. Cooter, Jr. (Ed.). Perspectives on Rescuing Urban Literacy Education: Spies, Saboteurs & Saints. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

• Allen, L.E. & Taylor, D.M. (2017). The role of the academic Library Information Specialist (LIS) in teaching and learning in the 21st century. Information Discovery and Delivery, 45(1), 1-9.
• Allen, L.E. & Taylor, D.M.* (2016). The Role of Library Information Specialists in the 21st Century. In Proceedings of Global Learn 2016 (pp. 492-501). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
• Ivey, S.S., Hall, A., Allen, L. & Bridson, P. (2015). West Tennessee STEM Hub: Cradle to career collaborations for STEM. Critical Conversations, 1(2), 214-33.
• Allen, L. & Ivey, S. (2015). Online STEM education content modules: An ongoing success story. The Journal of MacroTrends in Technology and Innovation, 2(1), 68-75.
  
• Allen, L.E.  & Franceschini, L.A. (2014). The role of grant funding in a graduate program’s student success 2010-13: A longitudinal study. Review of Social Studies, Law and Psychology, 8(2), 34-40.
• Allen, L.E.  & Franceschini, L. A. (2014). The role of grant funding in determining graduate program student success. Journal of Teaching and Education, 2(2), 217-22.
  
• Morris, V.G. & Allen, L.E. (2013). Developing relationships between teachers, mentors and principals: Collaboration, communication, and support. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Mentoring Conference (pp. 608-614). Albuquerque, NM: UNM Mentoring Institute.
• Allen, L. & Ischenko, L. (2012). Professional Characteristics of Informatics Teachers. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 3183-3191). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  

• Allen, L. (2010). Online Learning in 7-12 Education: A Statewide Evaluation. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 593-601). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. (Awarded Outstanding Paper Award: AACE E-Learn 2010 Conference.)

• Allen, L.E., Franceschini, L.A., & Lowther, D. L. (2010). The Role of School Leadership in a Large-Scale Student Laptop Implementation. Proceedings of Informing Science & IT Education Conference (InSITE) 2010: http://proceedings.informingscience.org/InSITE2010/InSITE10p631-645Allen872.pdf

• Allen, L. (June, 2019). Computer Science Education: Online Content Modules and Professional Development for Secondary Teachers in West Tennessee – A Case Study. 2019 EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Allen, L. (March, 2019). Computer science education: Online content modules and professional development for secondary teachers in West Tennessee - a case study. 2019 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC). San Francisco, CA
• Allen, L. (May, 2018). Online Content Modules for Secondary Computer Science Education. Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) Innovative Educators: Innovations in K-20 Stem Education Conference. Jackson, TN
• Allen, L. & Montgomery, M. (April, 2018). The Changing Roles for School Library Information Specialists. Tennessee Library Association (TLA) Annual Conference 2018. Memphis, TN
• Allen, L. (July, 2017). The Changing Roles for Academic Library Information Specialists. 15^th Annual Books, Publishing & Libraries Conference. London, UK
• Allen, L. (June, 2017). Online STEM Content Modules: Computer Science in the Middle Grades. International Journal of Arts & Sciences’ (IJAS) 2017 International Conference for Education: Venice, Italy
• Allen, L. (January, 2017). Online STEM Education Content Modules: A Third-Year Review. 2017 Hawaii International Conference on Education: Honolulu, HI
• Allen, L. & Ivey, S. (October, 2016). Online STEM Education Content Modules: Continuing Success. Rural Education: National Forum and 108th National Rural Education Association (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium: Columbus: OH
• Allen, L.E. & Taylor, D.M. (April, 2016). The Role of Library Information Specialists in the 21st Century. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Global Learn 2016: Limerick, Ireland.
• Allen, L. (December, 2014). Online STEM Education Content Modules: An Ongoing Success Story. Presented at the MacroTrend Conference on Technology and Engineering: Paris 2014. Paris, France
• Allen, L. (October, 2014). Preparing School Information Specialists in the 21st Century. Presented at the 2014 Georgia Council of Media Organizations /Southeastern Library Association (GaCOMO/SELA) Joint Conference. Augusta, GA
• Allen, L.E. & Franceschini, L.A. (July, 2014). The Role of Grant Funding in a Graduate Program’s Student Success 2010-13: A Longitudinal Study. Presented at the 2014 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) International Multidisciplinary Academic Summit: Venice, Italy 
• Morris, V.G & Allen, L.E. (October, 2013). Developing Relationships between Teachers, Mentors and Principals: Collaboration, Communication, and Support. Presented at the 6^th Annual Mentoring Conference - Impact and Effectiveness of Developmental Relationships: Albuquerque, NM
• Allen, L.E.  & Franceschini, L. A. (June, 2013). The Role of Grant Funding in Determining Graduate Program Student Success. Presented at the International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) Euro-American Conference for Academic Disciplines: Bad Hofgastein, Austria 
• Allen, L. (April, 2013). NEW ROLES: The School Library Information Specialist in the 21st Century. Presented at the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM): Passport to Excellence - 42nd Annual Conference. Rogers, AR
• Allen, L. (October, 2012). Library Education in the 21st Century. Panelist, Southeastern Library Association (SELA); Georgia Council of Media Organizations (GaCOMO) 2012 Conference. Macon, GA
• Allen, L. (March, 2012). Professional Characteristics of Informatics Teachers. Presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference. Austin, TX.  
• Allen, L. (October, 2010). Online Learning in 7-12 Education: A Statewide Evaluation. Presented at AACE E-Learn World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Orlando, FL 
• Allen, L. (June, 2010). The Role of School Leadership in a Large-Scale Student Laptop Implementation. Presented at InSITE 2010: Informing Science + Information Technology Education Joint Conference. Cassino, Italy. 
• Allen, L. (April, 2010). School Curriculum Development in the United States. Presented at the 15^th Conference on Concepts and Methodological Models of Content in Educational Fields. Poltava, Ukraine.  
• Allen, L., Reeves, K. & Grant, M. (February, 2009). Developing Competencies to Conduct Effective Online Courses. Presentation and workshop: University of Memphis, College of Education. Memphis, TN. 
• Allen, L. & Hays, N. (July, 2008). Perceptions and Attitudes of Selected University Professors towards Online Distance Education. Presented at Fusion 2008: Desire2Learn International Users Conference. Memphis, TN. 
• Allen, L. (May, 2008). Online Teaching and Learning: Creating Virtual Communities. Presented at Memphis in May Student Affairs Conference 2008: Teaching and Learning in a Safe and Healthy Environment. Memphis, TN. 
• Allen, L., Seed, A. & Franceschini, L. (March, 2008). Developing a Shared Vision for High Schools: The New School Community. Presented at the Fifth Annual Induction and Mentoring Symposium: Increasing High School Graduation Rates in Our Nation's Schools. New Teacher Center. Memphis, TN.  
• Allen, L. (November, 2007). Integrating Video Technology with the Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy. Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) 2007 Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, AR
  
• Allen, L. & Hays, N. (October, 2007). Perceptions and Attitudes of Selected University Professors towards Online Distance Education. To be published in the Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE) World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Quebec City, Quebec Canada 
  
• Fulton, K., Allen, L. & Luttrell-Montes, S. (March, 2007) Teachers Learning in Networked Communities: The TLINC Induction Model. Growing the Need: Meeting the National Challenge to Recruit, Develop, and Retain New Teachers. Simmons/ NCTAF National Beginning Teachers Conference. Boston, MA  
  
• Allen, L., & Seed, A. (December, 2006) Integrating Video Technology with the Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy. National Staff Development Council (NSDC) 38^th Annual Conference. Nashville, TN 
  
• Allen, L. (July, 2006) Technology as a Vehicle for Institutional Change: A Case Study. Sixth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations. Prato, Italy 
  
• Allen, L. (April, 2006) Integrating Video Technology with the Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy. Memphis Association for the Education of the Young Child  (MAEYC) Spring Conference. Memphis, TN  
  
• Allen, L. (October, 2005). Integrating Video Technology with the Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy. Tennessee Association for Childhood Education International (TACEI) 2005 State Conference. University of Memphis. Memphis, TN
  
• Allen, L. (October, 2005). Migrating Courses to an Online Format. AACE World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Vancouver B.C., Canada
  
• Allen, L. (July, 2005). Migrating University Courses to an Online Format. MERLOT International Conference. Engaging the Global Community/Looking Over the Horizon. Nashville, TN
  
• Allen, L. (June, 2004). Technology as a Vehicle for Institutional Change. AECT Conference on Emerging Technologies and Theories for Teaching and Learning. Denton, TX