Projects
My projects reflect my research interests, which focus broadly on technology integration in K-12 and higher education. My work explores embodied cognition as well as problem- and project-based learning in STEM domains.
The video, left, summarizes what I'm interested in and how it came to be.
National Endowment for the Humanities (2018-present) and Spencer Foundation: Research Practice Partnership (2021 - 2024). Place- and community-based learning in Putnam County, Georgia. (See the banner picture above, as well as: https://coe.uga.edu/news/2018/12/uga-putnam-county-teachers-work-to-create-new-model-for-lessons)
K-12 Robotics Education. Developed a robotics curriculum with funding from Roborobo, Inc. that has been used in the US, Honduras, and Africa. http://rail.coe.uga.edu/projects/robotics/
AERA-funded Design-Based Research Conference: In Fall 2013, twenty scholars came together to discuss the role of DBR in educational technology. Funded by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). http://dbrxroads.coe.uga.edu/
Public Service and Outreach Fellowship: Improve STEM in Georgia schools with the Archway Partnership. https://www.archwaypartnership.uga.edu/pso-fellow-works-with-communities-around-georgia-on-stem-based-technology-programs/
Inquiry In Action (USDA Forestry Service): Developed a series of videos for middle school students where forestry scientists explain their use of research methods in the context of their own articles. http://www.naturalinquirer.org/Scientist-videos-v-145.html
Fractions to the Core (2012): A project to develop resources for supporting elementary mathematics under the Georgia Performance Standards. http://tothecore.coe.uga.edu
eSupervision (2008-2012): A program that actively guides student and cooperating teachers through each of the critical elements of their cognitive apprenticeship. http://www.esupervision.net
Older Projects (Grad School):
Six Steps to ELL Lesson Design. Web-based training on lesson plan design for English Language Learners (ELL) according to the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model.
Integers Instructional Program. Computer-based instruction (designed in Flash) on adding two one-digit integers. Used as part of my dissertation.
Technology Integration Specialist. Spent two years as a mentor with teachers learning to integrate a one-to-one laptop initiative. Attached is a report of findings on the impact of technology.
Google Sites that Sizzle. A resource for teachers on using Google Sites with other technology tools. A Computer Using Educator [CUE] conference presentation.
Google Forms across the Curriculum. A resource for teachers on using Google Forms to foster meaningful learning. A Computer Using Educator [CUE] conference presentation.