James Thomas Renfro

Lecturer, School of Education
Tom Raper Hall 360
765-973-8358
jtrenfro@iu.edu

Education

• Ed.D. Instructional Systems Tech, Indiana University Bloomington (In Progress)
• M.S. Education, Indiana University East, 2013
• B.S. Secondary Education, Indiana University East, 2007

Current Teaching Interests

• Science in the K-12 classroom, Technology in the K-16 classroom, K-12 Educational Pedagogy

Current Research or Creative Interests

• Professional Development for Technology in K-12 Institutions, Learning Management System choices in K-12 Institutions, Student Engagement in Virtual Platforms, Parental Engagement in Virtual Platforms

Selected Publications

• Renfro, J. T., & Tan, D. (2020). Influence of Immersive Technologies in Problem-Based Learning. ResearchGate. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.14564.12166
• Renfro, J. T. (2013). Is there a connection between higher levels of student achievement as measured through state parameters that utilize merit pay as a system for teacher compensation? ResearchGate. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15547.16160

Selected Presentations

• Frazier, D & Renfro, J.T. (Presenter). (2020, September 12). Indiana State Literacy Association Virtual Conference. https://sched.co/ceIf
• Renfro, J.T. (Panlleist). (2020, July 21). Indiana University East. K-12 School Reopening Q & A. https://www.facebook.com/iueast/videos/3094808620627925
• Renfro, J.T. (Presenter). (2020, July 20). Indiana University Bloomington. Engaging Parents in Supporting Virtual Instruction. https://iu.zoom.us/j/99525388170?pwd=Kzl4dGpMZFRiS WxkN1A3MDA0OUNHQT09
• Renfro, J.T. (Presenter). (2020, April 15). Indiana University East. Utilizing Open Educational Resources. Virtual Presentation. https://www.facebook.com/iueast/videos/560423857923035
• Renfro, J.T. (Presenter). (2020, April 1). Indiana University East. Building Your Digital Teaching Toolbox. Virtual Presentation. https://www.facebook.com/51834957489/videos/2530281090567305
• Renfro, J.T. (Presenter). (2020, February 5). Fort Recovery High School Careers Presentations. The Joy of Being a Teacher. Presentation at Fort Recovery High School, Fort Recovery, OH.
• Renfro, J.T. (Presenter). (2019, November 7). National Association of Middle Level Educators Conference. Life R.A.F.T.s. Presentation at The Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Conference Center, Nashville, TN.

Selected Awards

• Horizon Award for Teaching Nominee 2019

Professional Memberships

• National Science Teacher Association
• Association of Middle Level Educators

Previous Disciplinary or Higher Education Positions

• Curriculum Coordinator, Auglaize County ESC (2016-2017) Auglaize County Educational Service Center Wapakoneta, Ohio
• Science Teacher, Tri-Village Local Schools (2009-2016) Tri-Village Local Schools New Madison, Ohio