Jessica Johnson
Digital Shipbuilding Curriculum Coordinator
757 638 6311 | j17johnso@odu.edu

RESEARCH FIELD OF EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Learning Analytics, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Multimedia, Simulations, Serious Games, Immersive Learning Environments, Interdisciplinary Methods to Measure Cognitive, Metacognitive, Emotional, And Motivational Processes and their Impact on Learning, Performance, Long-Term Retention Of Knowledge
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Jessica Johnson is a Curriculum Coordinator at Old Dominion University's Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center (ODU-VMASC). She is an educational and cognitive psychologist with extensive experience in learning science, immersive learning design, user experience design (UXD), advanced learning technologies, learner analytics, human factors psychology, and the implementation of educational and advanced learning technology innovations. Mrs. Johnson is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology, studying immersive learning environments and adaptive instructional systems within K-20 education. She has served as a STEM coordinator, instructional designer, educational psychologist, and educator designing and implementing engineering design curriculum, content, training series, professional development series, and various STEM programs at the local, state, and national levels for K-20+. Mrs. Johnson has served on serious game design, educational technology, social and educational sciences, national modeling and simulation organizations, conferences, and STEM workforce development committees.
EDUCATION
Ed.S in Educational Psychology, 2020
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, 2013
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
M.Ed. in Education/Curriculum Instruction, 2007
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
B.S. in Developmental Psychology, 2005
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Parent Teacher Association, STEM+ Families Programming, STEM Consultant
2020 - Present
VMASC, Curriculum Coordinator
Suffolk, VA
2019 - Present
VMASC, Instructional Designer
Suffolk, VA
2018 - 2019
Isle of Wight Public Schools, Educator
Isle of Wight, VA
2018 - 2019
Suffolk Public Schools, Educator, Differentiated Instruction Lead Teacher, & STEM Instructional Designer
Suffolk, VA
2007 - 2018
BIOFEEDBACK/NEUROFEEDBACK AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF LEARNER ATTENTION PROCESSES
While a graduate student enrolled at Edinboro University, Mrs. Johnson utilized instructional design principles to measure participants metacognitive processes in preservice educators.
DSB+STEM
In a partnership with Newport News Public Schools and Newport News Shipbuilding, building an immersive website pertaining to 10 key Digital shipbuilding areas to target maritime content, STEM careers, VDOE computer science standards, and real-world connections to the maritime industry. Project includes gamified and interactive simulations for users to explore.
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS
Smith, K., Johnson, J., Bothel, T. “Leveraging a STEM Ecosystem to Promote Connections
throughout the Maritime Workforce Pipeline.” International Journal of Technology in Education.
(2019)
Johnson, J. (2019). Neuroscience of STEMgagement: Leveraging STEM Learning Ecosystems.
Virginia Military Institute STEM Conference, Lexington VA
Johnson, J., Bothel, T., & Smith, K. (2019). Charting the course: Integrating advanced learning
Technologies to motivate STEM maritime career pathways. International Conference on Social
and Education Sciences, Denver CO.
Johnson, J. (2019). STEM Workforce of the Future. Norfolk Naval Shipyard, STEM
Conference. Norfolk, VA.
Johnson, J. (2008- 2013). Integrating STEM within experiential learning paradigms. Suffolk
Public Schools Annual Professional Development Series. Suffolk, Va..
Diaz, R., Smith, K., Johnson, J. (2020). Shipbuilding supply chain framework and digital
transformation: A project portfolios risk evaluation.
Kosteczko, J., Smith, K., Johnson, J., Diaz, R. “Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program (VDSP)
Building an agile modern workforce to improve performance in the shipbuilding and ship repair
industry.” Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montréal, Quebec,
Canada, June 21-24, 2020.
CV/RESUME
Jessica Johnson
Digital Shipbuilding Curriculum Coordinator
757 638 6311 | j17johnso@odu.edu

RESEARCH FIELD OF EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Learning Analytics, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Multimedia, Simulations, Serious Games, Immersive Learning Environments, Interdisciplinary Methods to Measure Cognitive, Metacognitive, Emotional, And Motivational Processes and their Impact on Learning, Performance, Long-Term Retention Of Knowledge
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Jessica Johnson is a Curriculum Coordinator at Old Dominion University's Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center (ODU-VMASC). She is an educational and cognitive psychologist with extensive experience in learning science, immersive learning design, user experience design (UXD), advanced learning technologies, learner analytics, human factors psychology, and the implementation of educational and advanced learning technology innovations. Mrs. Johnson is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology, studying immersive learning environments and adaptive instructional systems within K-20 education. She has served as a STEM coordinator, instructional designer, educational psychologist, and educator designing and implementing engineering design curriculum, content, training series, professional development series, and various STEM programs at the local, state, and national levels for K-20+. Mrs. Johnson has served on serious game design, educational technology, social and educational sciences, national modeling and simulation organizations, conferences, and STEM workforce development committees.
EDUCATION
Ed.S in Educational Psychology, 2020
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, 2013
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
M.Ed. in Education/Curriculum Instruction, 2007
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
B.S. in Developmental Psychology, 2005
Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Parent Teacher Association, STEM+ Families Programming, STEM Consultant
2020 - Present
VMASC, Curriculum Coordinator
Suffolk, VA
2019 - Present
VMASC, Instructional Designer
Suffolk, VA
2018 - 2019
Isle of Wight Public Schools, Educator
Isle of Wight, VA
2018 - 2019
Suffolk Public Schools, Educator, Differentiated Instruction Lead Teacher, & STEM Instructional Designer
Suffolk, VA
2007 - 2018
BIOFEEDBACK/NEUROFEEDBACK AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF LEARNER ATTENTION PROCESSES
While a graduate student enrolled at Edinboro University, Mrs. Johnson utilized instructional design principles to measure participants metacognitive processes in preservice educators.
DSB+STEM
In a partnership with Newport News Public Schools and Newport News Shipbuilding, building an immersive website pertaining to 10 key Digital shipbuilding areas to target maritime content, STEM careers, VDOE computer science standards, and real-world connections to the maritime industry. Project includes gamified and interactive simulations for users to explore.
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS
Smith, K., Johnson, J., Bothel, T. “Leveraging a STEM Ecosystem to Promote Connections
throughout the Maritime Workforce Pipeline.” International Journal of Technology in Education.
(2019)
Johnson, J. (2019). Neuroscience of STEMgagement: Leveraging STEM Learning Ecosystems.
Virginia Military Institute STEM Conference, Lexington VA
Johnson, J., Bothel, T., & Smith, K. (2019). Charting the course: Integrating advanced learning
Technologies to motivate STEM maritime career pathways. International Conference on Social
and Education Sciences, Denver CO.
Johnson, J. (2019). STEM Workforce of the Future. Norfolk Naval Shipyard, STEM
Conference. Norfolk, VA.
Johnson, J. (2008- 2013). Integrating STEM within experiential learning paradigms. Suffolk
Public Schools Annual Professional Development Series. Suffolk, Va..
Diaz, R., Smith, K., Johnson, J. (2020). Shipbuilding supply chain framework and digital
transformation: A project portfolios risk evaluation.
Kosteczko, J., Smith, K., Johnson, J., Diaz, R. “Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program (VDSP)
Building an agile modern workforce to improve performance in the shipbuilding and ship repair
industry.” Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montréal, Quebec,
Canada, June 21-24, 2020.
CV/RESUME