John M. Springer, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Information Assurance and Informatics

Education

Doctor of Education

College of Education
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
2002
Major Field: Educational Leadership
Supporting Field: Education Technology
Dissertation: The formative evaluation of a computer-assisted instruction module for metric area instruction, for pre-service teachers: Its effect on student achievement and its congruence with the ADDIE instructional design model.

 

Master of Science

College of Education
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
1990
Major Field: Education Administration
Thesis: Feasibility study of a four day school week in Snake River School District #52.

 

Bachelor of Science

College of Education
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
1985
Major Field: Secondary Education

 

Bachelor of Science

College of Arts and Sciences
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
1982
Major Field: Biology

Dr. Springer is the manager of the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC). THE NIATEC is the national repository of training and educational materials in Information Assurance. Serving as the center's instructional systems designer, Dr. Springer oversees the development of Information Assurance curricula produced at the NIATEC.

His research and publication interests include the use of technology, especially multimedia, to increase the effectiveness of teaching, the application of instructional systems design models in the development of curricula in Information Assurance, on-line and distance education, and the use of technology to improve education, training, and awareness in Information Assurance.

Dr. Springer is experienced in designing and implementing educational networks, developing and implementing associated policies on the use of technology in educational settings, and developing and implement training programs in the effective use of technology in educational environements.