Steer, D.N., McConnell, D.A., and Owens, K.D., 2006, Student success in earth science: Which logical thinking skills are important and why?, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 4, p. 11.

Owens, K., and McConnell, D.A., 2006, Teaching key earth science topics workshop, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 38, no. 7, p. 253.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N. and Park, L.E., 2006, Assessment of critical and civic thinking in introductory science classes using a common approach at multiple institutions, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 4, p. 11.

McConnell, D.A. and Steer, D.N., 2006, Pros and cons of using paired exercises to promote critical thinking and civic thinking in introductory science courses at multiple institutions, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 38, no. 7, p. 496.

Steer, D.N., McConnell, D., and Owens, K., 2005, Concept mapping for assessing student to institutional level learning goals, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 37, no. 7, p. 221. [View Abstract]

Owens, K.D., McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2005, The A, B, C's and 1, 2, 3's of assessment: a primer, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 37, no. 7, p. 118. [View Abstract]

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., and Owens, K., 2005, Comprehension surveys and formative assessment in introductory geoscience classes, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 37, no. 7, p. 119. [View Abstract]

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., and Owens, K., 2004, Technology in support of effective pedagogy: Conceptests, peer instruction, electronic response systems, and good practice in undergraduate education: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 36, no. 5, p. 490.

McConnell, M.C., Thunell, R.C., Peterson, L.C., and Black, D.E., 2004, Tropical sea surface temperature variability during marine isotope stage 3: Mg/Ca results from the Cariaco Basin, Venezuela: EOS Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 85, Abstract OS33A-0579.

Owens, K., McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., Van Horn, S., Knott, J., Borowski, W., McGraw, H., Dick, J., Greer, L., and Malone, M., 2004, Changing pedagogy to include Conceptests and peer instruction in introductory geoscience courses: the impact on instructors and students: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 36, no. 5, p. 218.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D., Owens, K., Borowski, W., Dick, J., Knott, J., Konigsberg, A., Malone, M., McGrew, H., and VanHorn, S., 2003, Using conceptests in multiple introductory courses, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 35, no, 6, p. 441. [View Abstract)

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N., Owens, K.D., 2003, Four teaching reforms that promote learning for all students, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 35, no, 6, p. 522. [View Abstract]

Steer, D.N., and McConnell, D.A., 2003, Reforming geology courses for majors and non-majors Using peer instruction and other inquiry-based learning strategies: quantitative results: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 35, no. 2, p. 9.

Steer, D.N., and McConnell, D.A., and Owens, K., 2003, Student levels of cognitive development; establishing links between logical thinking and success in earth sciences: Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 84, no. 46, p. F431.

McConnell, D.A., 2002, Changing the paradigm: technology for teaching vs. technology for learning in introductory geology courses: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 34, no. 6, p. 388.

McConnell, D.S., Steer, D.N., and Owens, K.D., 2002, Concept tests and a personal response system: using technology to enhance inquiry-based learning in an introductory geology course: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 34, no. 2, p. A-46.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N., and Owens K.D., 2002, Improving student thinking in introductory courses: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 34, no. 6, p. 345.

McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N., and Owens, K.D., 2002, Active learning strategies for Introductory geology courses: Mid-western Educational Researcher. v.15. no.3, p. 27.

McConnell, D.A., Owens, K.D., and Steer, D.N., 2002, Assessment of teaching and learning in introductory geology courses: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 34, no. 2, p. A-20.

Foos, A., Owens, K., McConnell, D., Coyner, S., and Broadway, F., 2001, Project TEAMS (Teacher Education at Akron for Mathematics and Sciences): Ohio Journal of Science, v. 101, no. 1, p. A-7.

McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2001, A comparison of alternative teaching methods in large Introductory earth science lectures: Ohio Journal of Science, v. 101, p. A-30

McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2001, A comparison of inquiry-based learning methods vs. traditional lectures on student performance in large introductory earth science classes: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 33, no. 4, p. A-53.

McConnell, D.A., and Steer, D.N., 2001, Collaborative exercises that promote higher-order thinking skills in entry-level geology courses: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Program, v. 33, no. 6, p. A-63.

Steer, D.N., McConnell, D.A., and Owens, K., 2001, Assessing the effectiveness of inquiry-Based learning techniques implemented in large classroom settings: Eos Transactions of the American Geophysical Union, v. 82, no. 47, Fall Meeting Supplement, p. F230.

McConnell, D.A., 1999, Greendays - An Environmental Almanac: Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 47, p. 96, 200, 274, 505.

McConnell, D.A., 1999, The Good Earth: aligning web-based teaching strategies with introductory geology courses: Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs, v. 31, no. 7, p. A-321.

Greenway, T., and McConnell, D.A., 1998, Three-dimensional geometry of a duplex: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 30, no. 7, p. A-235.

McConnell, D.A., 1998, Creating a web-based learning environment for introductory geology courses: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 30, no. 7, p. A-347.