I received my PhD in developmental psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2009. I completed my BEd with primary/junior qualification from the University of Western Ontario in 1990, following completion of a BA in Psychology with a minor in Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1987.

Since joining Laurier, I have taught courses in both graduate and undergraduate programs in both the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of Education. Prior to my graduate education, I taught for almost a decade as an elementary teacher for the Waterloo Region District School Board in Kindergarten to Grade 6. 

• The main focus of my research is the integration of technology in teaching and learning. My teaching and research combine to investigate the integration of technology, pedagogy and content (TPACK) under a 21^st century learning framework.
• I have investigated the use of mobile technologies in classrooms, resulting in a guide for teachers for using iPads in the elementary classroom and publications related to postsecondary use of smartphones.
• More recently I have collaborated with a community organization, Run For Life, to investigate the use of aerobic activity through exercise bikes to support learning.
• I am currently measuring the assessment of computational thinking and problem-solving across disciplines in a digital age.

• Donald F. Morgensen Faculty Award of Teaching Excellence for Innovation in Teaching (2018)
• The Canadian Association for Teacher Education Dissertation Award (2010)
• Gold Medal for Academic Excellence in the Faculty of Science, Graduate Studies (2009)
• Laureate of the CPA Certificate of Academic Excellence (2009)

I currently have volunteer research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in digital technologies and education. Students who are interested in gaining experience in research in my areas of expertise are invited to contact me to discuss possible roles in our research lab.  You may read more about the nature of my research lab by visiting our website.

Articles

1. Hennesey, E., & Mueller, J. (2020). Teaching and learning design thinking (DT): How do educators see DT fitting into the classroom? Canadian Journal of Education, 43(2), 498-521.
2. Mueller, J., Wudarzewski, A., & Avitzur, Y. (2017). Learning in Motion: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Impact of Stationary Bike Use in the Classroom. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 16(3), 15- 28.
3. Hennessey, E., Mueller, J., Beckett, D., & Fisher, P.  (2017). Hiding in Plain Sight: Identifying Computational Thinking in the Ontario Elementary School Curriculum. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 6(1), 79-96.
4. Wood, E., De Pasquale, D., Mueller, J., Archer, K., Zivcakova, L. s, Walkey, K. s, & Willoughby, T. (2016). Exploration of the relative contributions of domain knowledge and search expertise for conducting internet searches. The Reference Librarian, on-line. DOI:10.1080/02763877.2015.1122559
5. Buzza, D., Kotsopolous, D., Mueller, J., & Johnston, M. (2013). Exploring the relationship between self-regulation and reflection in teacher education. Journal of Teaching and Learning, 9(1), 12 pages, ISSN: 1911-8279.
6. Mueller, J., & Wood, E. (2012). Patterns of beliefs, attitudes, and characteristics of teachers that influence computer integration. Education Research International, Article ID 697357, 13 pages.
7. Mueller, J., Wood, E., De Pasquale, D., & Cruikshank, R. (2012). Examining mobile technology in higher education: Handheld devices in and out of the classroom. International Journal of Higher Education. DOI: 10.5430/ijhe.v1n2p43 http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/ijhe/article/view/1254

Chapters

1. Mueller, J., Beckett, D., Hennessey, E., & Shodiev, H. (2017). Assessing computational thinking across the curriculum. In C. Hodges & P. Rich (Eds.), Emerging Research, Policy and Practice on Computational Thinking.(pp. xxx-xxx). AECT/Springer.

2. Mueller, J., Archer, K., Wood, E., & De Pasquale, D. (2016). Put their learning in their hands: Apps supporting self-regulated learning. In N. Kucirkova & G. Falloon (Eds.), Apps, technology and younger learners: International perspectives, empirical evidence, implications for practice (pp. xxx-xxx). London: Routledge.

3. Mueller, J., Willard-Holt, C., & Buzza, D. (2011). Evaluating the complexities of teacher preparation through on-line program wide assessment (pp. 175 – 192). In T. Falkenberg & H. Smits (Eds.). The question of evidence in research in teacher education in the context of teacher education program review in Canada (2 vols.). Winnipeg, MB: Faculty of Education of the University of Manitoba. http://www.umanitoba.ca/education/TEResearch/Book%202010%20(Volume%202).pdf

Minor in Education:

EM203 Teaching in 140 Characters or Less (online)

Bachelor of Education:

EU423 Teaching Health and Physical Education P/J and J/I

EU481 Principles and Applications of Learning and Development

Master of Education:

EU503 Learning Theories

EU530 Integrating Technology, Pedagogy, and Content

EU598 Capstone Seminar

• Laurier researchers receive over 2.7 million in federal social sciences and humanities funding
• TVO: Is Technology Dumbing Down our Kids