In this interview (4 of 4), Niess discusses her formal retirement from OSU in 2003 and the extensive research agenda that she has pursued in the years since. Major topics include her core contributions to the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework; her research on online teaching; her development of an online master's program for K-12 teachers interested in incorporating technology into their curricula; and her use of tabletop games to help K-12 students engage with concepts in computer science. The interview concludes with macro reflections on change in Corvallis and within the university.
Maggie Niess earned three degrees from Oregon State in General Science/Mathematics Education and served as a faculty member in Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Education from 1980-2018. This interview was conducted by Chris Petersen and Tiah Edmunson-Morton for inclusion in the History of Oregon State University Oral Histories and Sound Recordings (OH 003).
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