Nov+14++Questions+for+Dr+Ge

Research Questions
What program did you use to create the Cognitive Support System? You mention that it was web-based, was it programmed or was it pre-packaged software?

How did you find the course in which to implement your experiment?

Did this article come out of your research for your dissertation? It seems very much related.

How long did it take to create the Cognitive Support System? Its seems as if the system involved a lot steps and was just wondering how long it took to create it for this study.

Why did you choose this sample of students, was complexity of their problem solving task part of the reason you used pharmacy students?

Did you present the problem solving steps followed by the question prompts because of cognitive overload or was there another reason?

In the results section you noted that it was not the "...intention of the study to substitute the role of the instructor..." what prompted you to write this note, did it come after you read through your results and you felt like you had to clarify?

When modeling, do the experts need guidance beforehand on how to make their thought processes overt as they go through the problem solving steps? It seems as though part of being an expert is being able to quickly (and covertly) navigate a problem and a novice might not be able to follow along.

You mention a lack of skilled and experienced instructors that are able to provide the guidance that is essential to PBL. Is there a way to minimize this gap?

Vita Questions
What is a "Visiting Professor" and how to you get to be one?

Which software do you develop in?

Why did you change from being an Ed.D. candidate in Arizona to getting your PhD at Penn State?

How do you become a faculity fellow

As the Department chair, is there any pressure to secure outside funding?

You identify 4 areas of research interest. Is this a common amount of varied research interests? Is there a preferred number of research areas a professor should be involved in?