Douglas K. Hartman
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Douglas K. Hartman currently works at Michigan State University
as a Professor of Literacy and Technology
in the College of Education. Hartman's research focuses on new literacies
, adolescent literacy
, health literacy
and the history of literacy.
in Social Science and Reading in 1981 and began working as a reading specialist for the East Orient Middle School in Gresham, Oregon for grades 7 and 8. Hartman was also an elementary teacher for West Fresno School District School in Fresno, California while working on his Masters degree.
Hartman followed this with a Masters in Arts in Reading Education from California State University
in Fresno in 1986 while working as an elementary teacher in the West Fresno School District in Fresno, California. In addition, he served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at California State University in the Summer Bridge Program and in the School of Education.
Hartman completed his Doctorate of Philosophy in 1991 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in Literacy and Language.
Following the completion of his doctorate, Hartman worked as an Assistant and Associate Professor
for the University of Pittsburgh
in the School of Education until 2004. During this time, he served two academic years as the Reading Coordinator and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Education.
Following these appointments, Hartman continued his research at the University of Connecticut as a Professor, Research Fellow, Research Scientist and Co-Director of the New Literacies Research Lab. He also served as a Visiting Professor for the Teachers College at Columbia University.
Dr. Hartman is currently a Professor at Michigan State University
in the College of Education. He served as the Coordinator for the Language and Literacy Program until 2010 and continues as the Co-Director & Principal Investigator of the Literacy Achievement Research Center (with Nell K. Duke).
’s Dissertation of the Year Award ) and continues with his most recent, in print, publication “From Print to Pixels: The Evolution of Cognitive Conceptions of Reading Comprehension” (Hartman, Morsink, and Zheng, 2010).
. He gave an address at the 57th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference on “One Hundred Years of Reading Research, 1908–2008” in 2007.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
as a Professor of Literacy and Technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
in the College of Education. Hartman's research focuses on new literacies
New literacies
New literacies generally refers to new forms of literacy made possible by digital technology developments, although new literacies do not necessarily have to involve use of digital technologies to be recognized as such...
, adolescent literacy
Adolescent literacy
Adolescence, the period between age 12 and 20, is a time of rapid psychological and neurological development, during which children develop morally , cognitively , and socially...
, health literacy
Health literacy
Health literacy is an individual's ability to read, understand and use healthcare information to make decisions and follow instructions for treatment...
and the history of literacy.
Education and Employment
Douglas K. Hartman received his Bachelor of Science degree at Warner Pacific CollegeWarner Pacific College
Warner Pacific College is an urban, Christian liberal arts college located in Southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1937, the college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities...
in Social Science and Reading in 1981 and began working as a reading specialist for the East Orient Middle School in Gresham, Oregon for grades 7 and 8. Hartman was also an elementary teacher for West Fresno School District School in Fresno, California while working on his Masters degree.
Hartman followed this with a Masters in Arts in Reading Education from California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
in Fresno in 1986 while working as an elementary teacher in the West Fresno School District in Fresno, California. In addition, he served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at California State University in the Summer Bridge Program and in the School of Education.
Hartman completed his Doctorate of Philosophy in 1991 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in Literacy and Language.
Following the completion of his doctorate, Hartman worked as an Assistant and Associate Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
for the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
in the School of Education until 2004. During this time, he served two academic years as the Reading Coordinator and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Education.
Following these appointments, Hartman continued his research at the University of Connecticut as a Professor, Research Fellow, Research Scientist and Co-Director of the New Literacies Research Lab. He also served as a Visiting Professor for the Teachers College at Columbia University.
Dr. Hartman is currently a Professor at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
in the College of Education. He served as the Coordinator for the Language and Literacy Program until 2010 and continues as the Co-Director & Principal Investigator of the Literacy Achievement Research Center (with Nell K. Duke).
Areas of Research
Hartman research focus falls into three main categories: New Literacies and Intertextualities, Teacher Practices (including adolescent literacies) and the History of Literacy.New Literacies and Intertextualities
Hartman has published in the areas of New Literacies and Intertextuality. This area of research has focused on the discussion of multiple texts and building sustainable cognition along with a transition to online reading. This area of research began through Dr. Hartman’s work on his Dissertation “Eight Readers Reading: The Intertextual Links of Able Readers Using Multiple Passages ” (winner of the International Reading AssociationInternational Reading Association
The International Reading Association is an international professional organization that was created in 1956 to improve reading instruction, facilitate dialogue about research on reading, and encourage the habit of reading....
’s Dissertation of the Year Award ) and continues with his most recent, in print, publication “From Print to Pixels: The Evolution of Cognitive Conceptions of Reading Comprehension” (Hartman, Morsink, and Zheng, 2010).
Teacher Practices including Adolescent Literacies
Hartman’s research in the areas of Teacher Practices focused on the use of using multiple texts in the classroom, leading discussions in the classroom and shaping readers experiences through multiple texts. This area of research draws from the research in intertextualitiy but puts it into a practitioner lens for use by classroom teachers.History of Literacy
Hartman research includes work on the History of LiteracyLiteracy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
. He gave an address at the 57th Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference on “One Hundred Years of Reading Research, 1908–2008” in 2007.
Awards and Honors
- Albert J. Kingston Distinguished Service Award, National Reading Conference, 2006.
- Chancellor’s Diversity Fellow, Diversity Working Group, University of Pittsburgh, 1999.
- Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow, National Academy of Education, Stanford University, 1996-98.
- Outstanding Manuscript Award, Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1992.
- Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award, International Reading AssociationInternational Reading AssociationThe International Reading Association is an international professional organization that was created in 1956 to improve reading instruction, facilitate dialogue about research on reading, and encourage the habit of reading....
, 1991. - Promising Researcher Award, Finalist, National Council of Teachers of English, 1991.
Elected Offices
- President, History of Reading Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 2002–04n
- Board of Directors, National Reading Conference, 1999-01.
- Treasurer, History of Reading Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 1996-99.
- Member-at-Large, History of Reading Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 1995-96.
State/Governmental Activities
- TELLS Reading Assessment Advisory Committee, Division of Testing and Evaluation, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1990-95. Conference Chair
- Co-Chair, Research-to-Practice Institute, Michigan Reading Association, 2008-10.
- Area 3 Chair, Recent Emphases in Literacy Research, National Reading Conference, 1996-98.
National/International Committees
- Representative, Northeast and Islands Regional Education Lab (NEIREL), Educational Development Center/WestEd/American Institutes for *Research/U.S. Department of Education, 2006-07.
- Member, The Literacy Hub: Broader Middle East and North Africa Countries, An International Development Project sponsored by the USAID and International Reading Association, 2006-08.
- Member, History of the ‘International Reading Association’ Working Group, International Reading Association, 2003.
- Member, National Task Force: New Visions in Action in Foreign Language Education, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign *Languages/National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center, 2002.
- Member, New Media Committee, Association of Educational Publishers, 2000-02.
- Member, Studies and Research: Program Development Committee, International Reading Association, 1994-96.