{"id":1660,"date":"2020-12-31T15:17:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T20:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/?page_id=1660"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:36:32","slug":"jeremiah-blanchard-phd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/jeremiah-blanchard-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeremiah Blanchard, PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/737\/2020\/12\/Blanchard-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/737\/2020\/12\/Blanchard-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/737\/2020\/12\/Blanchard.jpg 351w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:&nbsp;<\/strong>jjb@eng.ufl.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>CSE Building, E506<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cv.jeremiahblanchard.org\/\">http:\/\/cv.jeremiahblanchard.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/eed\/faculty-staff\/jeremiah-blanchard\/\">UF Faculty Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD, Computer Engineering, 2020 (University of Florida, FL, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS, Computer Engineering, 2007 (University of Florida, FL, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BS, Computer Science, 2002 (University of Florida, FL, USA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Interests<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Science Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual-Modality Instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Remote Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dual-Modality Instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compile-and-Run Programming Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile Cameras for Digital Remote Proctoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses Taught<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performant Programming in Python (2020-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence for Games (UF: 2018-Present, Full Sail: 2007-2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CS Teaching &amp; Learning (2017-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating Systems (2017-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Fundamentals I (2017-2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Fundamentals I (2016-2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Structures &amp; Algorithms (2016-2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game Networking (Full Sail University: 2008-2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence for Games (Full Sail University: 2007-2016)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faculty Senate &amp; Engineering Faculty Council (2020-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Sequence Chair, CISE (2019-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bylaws Committee Chair, EED (2019-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Committee Member, EED (2019-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty Advisor, Open Source Club (2019-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UF Online Director for CS, CISE (2017-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lecturer Coordinator, CISE (2017-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Member, CISE (2017-2020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lecturer Search Committee Chair, CISE (2017-2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Committee Chair, Game Studies, Full Sail University (2009-2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game Design Curriculum Committee Member, Game Studies, Full Sail University (2007-2009)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cacti Council, Inc: Educational Non-Profit, Co-Founder &amp; Chair (2016-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aloma Elementary School Advisory Committee, Member (2016-Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glenridge Middle School, Volunteer (2016-2017)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviewer: Papers &amp; Posters, SIGCSE 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer: Journal Papers, Computer Science Ed. 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant: CRA-E Professional Dev. Workshop for Teaching-Track Faculty, SIGCSE 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizer: UF Game Jam Site, Global Game Jam 2018-2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizer: Game Jam Event, Gator Game Jam 2018-2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant: Peer Teaching Summit, SIGCSE 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer: Papers, SIGCSE 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant: Every Child a Coder Workshop, IDC 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Indie Gaming in Orlando Panel, Full Sail Hall of Fame 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Avoiding Gender, Racial, &amp; Cultural Stereotypes Panel, Full Sail Hall of Fame 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panelist: Avoiding Gender, Racial, &amp; Cultural Stereotypes Panel, Full Sail Hall of Fame 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member: Advisory Board, EduGaming Conference 2013-2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>J. Blanchard, C. Gardner-McCune, and L. Anthony, 2021. Dual Modality Instruction &amp; Programming Environments: Student Usage &amp; Perceptions.&nbsp;<em>52<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education<\/em>&nbsp;(2021). (<strong>Accepted<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, C. Gardner-McCune, and L. Anthony, 2020. Dual Modality Instruction and Learning: A Case Study in CS1.&nbsp;<em>Proceedings of the 51<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education<\/em>&nbsp;(2020), 818\u2013824. (<strong>Best Paper, 2<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;Place<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, C. Gardner-McCune, and L. Anthony, 2019. Effects of Code Representation on Student Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Programming.&nbsp;<em>2019 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing<\/em>&nbsp;(2019), 127\u2013131. (<strong>Best Paper, Runner-Up<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K. M. Ying, L. G. Pezzullo, M. Ahmed, K. Crompton, J. Blanchard, &amp; K. E. Boyer, 2019. In Their Own Words: Gender Differences in Student Perceptions of Pair Programming.&nbsp;<em>Proceedings of the 50<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education<\/em>&nbsp;(2019), 1053\u20131059.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peer-Reviewed Conference Posters, Demos, &amp; Workshop Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>J. Blanchard, C. Gardner-McCune, and L. Anthony, 2019. Amphibian: Dual-Modality Representation in Integrated Development Environments.&nbsp;<em>2019 IEEE Blocks and Beyond Workshop<\/em>&nbsp;(2019), 83\u201385.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, 2019. Situated Learning in Systems-Level Coursework.&nbsp;<em>Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education<\/em>&nbsp;(2019), 1255-1256.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, C. Gardner-McCune, and L. Anthony, 2018. How Perceptions of Programming Differ in Children with and without Prior Experience.&nbsp;<em>Proceedings of the 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education<\/em>&nbsp;(2018), 1099.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, 2017. Hybrid Environments: A Bridge from Blocks to Text.&nbsp;<em>Proceedings of the 2017 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research<\/em>&nbsp;(2017), 295\u2013296.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Presentations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>J. Blanchard, 2018. Rethinking hardware-related coursework in CS classroom.&nbsp;<em>STEMPowered Florida SUS Faculty Symposium<\/em>&nbsp;(2018).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, J. Del Rocco, and H. Maamar, 2018. Teaching Game Dev to School Kids: What We Did, and How You Can, Too.&nbsp;<em>Game Developer\u2019s Conference<\/em>&nbsp;(2018).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, C. Gardner-McCune, and L. Anthony, 2015. Bridging Educational Programming and Production Languages.&nbsp;<em>\u201cEvery Child a Coder\u201d workshop, Position paper, ACM SIGCHI Conference on Interaction Design and Children<\/em>&nbsp;(2015).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, 2015. Master Thesis Students in the Video Game Industry,&nbsp;<em>SIGGRAPH Asia&nbsp;<\/em>(2015)<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J. Blanchard, and A. Hayes, 2014. IGDA Game Education SIG: Survey of Game Industry Employers,&nbsp;<em>Game Developer\u2019s Conference<\/em>&nbsp;(2014).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Email:&nbsp;jjb@eng.ufl.edu Address:&nbsp;CSE Building, E506 Website:&nbsp;http:\/\/cv.jeremiahblanchard.org\/ UF Faculty Page Education Research Interests Current Projects Courses Taught University Service External Service Professional Events Publications Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers Peer-Reviewed Conference Posters, Demos, &amp; Workshop Papers Conference Presentations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":468,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/page-sidebar-none.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"featured_post":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1660","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1660"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2379,"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1660\/revisions\/2379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/engaging-learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}