Congratulations to Mini-Grant Recipients
2004-2005
| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
Anne McGill-Frazen
Deborah Wooten |
Project VolunTEERS: Technology Education Enhanced Reading
Strategies |
Reading Education Program |
$9,978.64 |
Brief Abstract of Proposal
Project VolunTEERS will support pre-service teachers and
interns in their mastery of reading education methodology
by providing the ICT tools to create, use and evaluate technology-based
curricula and to observe, reflect on ,and improve their
own literacy instruction with diverse learners thorough
digital imaging.”
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| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
Vena Long
P. Mark Taylor
JoAnn Cady
Terri Hopkins Gwyn Kyle
Ken Horwitz
Yan Wang |
Adding More Smarts to the Math ER |
Mathematics Education Program |
$4,000 |
Brief Abstract of Proposal
The Mathematics Education Program will add SmartBoard technology
and a second LCD projector to their technology inventory.
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2003-2004
| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
Michael Bentley
Claudia Melear
Kristin Rearden |
SPIRIT: Science e-Portfolios Infused with Research, Inquiry,
and Technology |
Theory & Practice in TEacher Education |
$8,795 |
Brief Abstract of Proposal
The SPIRIT project is designed to assist students with
creating a science teaching e-porfolio that would include
lessons with three components: !) research to demonstrated
informed instructional strategies and curricular decisions;
2) a focus on inquiry-based instruction; 3) the integration
of technology.
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| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
Trena Paulus
Steve McCallum |
Increasing Learner Interaction Through Compter-Mediated
Communication |
Educational Psychology & Counseling |
6,000 |
| EP401, Professional Studies: Applied Educational
Psychology, introduces theories of learning and supports future
teachers as they develop strategies for helping their students
construct knowledge. Constructivist theories of learning emphasize
interaction among learners as they arrive at new understandings.
One way of providing opportunities for interaction is through
technology tools such as e-mail, synchronous chat, and asynchronous
discussions. These technology tools will be infused into the
EP401 courses, modeling for prospective teachers how online
communicative interaction can support student learning. |
2002-2003 Recipients
| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
| Diana Moyer
Barbara Thayer-Bacon
Kathleen Puckett |
Infusing Technology in Teacher
Preparation: A Social Foundations of Education Approach |
ITES |
$4,000 |
| Brief Abstract of Proposal
The proposed project will use Online@UT to redesign Teachers,
School, and Society (400). The project goals are to increase
the pre-service teachers' ability to:
- Comfortably use a range of technology resources.
- Use technology to advance learning objectives.
- Critically evaluate technology use in relation to issues
of equity, ethics, and diversity.
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| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
| Brenda Simmons
Jeffrey Davis
Kathleen Warden
Carol La Cava
Marie Griffin
Terry Osborne |
Technology Enhanced Training of Teachers and
Interpreters for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students |
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education |
$10,000 |
| Brief Abstract of Proposal
The purpose of this project is to incorporate NETS-T standards
into the goals and objectives of nine pre-service courses
in the Deaf Education and Educational Interpreting concentrations.
The initial time period of the grant will be used for detailed
planning of implementation and faculty training through
ITC. Students will begin compilation of their electronic
portfolios and implementation of technology goals and objectives
within courses during the fall semester 2003, spring semester
2004 and will be maintained thereafter.
| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
| Kathleen Puckett
Sherry M. Bell
Michael Hannum |
NETS Standards for Preservice
Teachers in Inclusive Settings |
Theory and Practice in Teacher
Education |
$10,000 |
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| Brief Abstract of Proposal
NETS Standards for Preservice Teachers in Inclusive Settings
will train approximately 50 special education and elementary
education preservice teachers from two related programs
in a variety of technology applications appropriate for
inclusive settings. Field testing of an electronic portfolio
and curriculum and syllabi revision will reflect the incorporation
of NETS standards with other state and national standards.
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| Recipients |
Project Name |
Department |
Amount |
| Gina Barclay-McLaughlin
Susan Benner
Amos Hatch
Sharon Judge |
Improving Multicultural
Teacher Preparation through Technology |
Theory and Practice in Teacher
Education |
$8,000 |
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| Brief Abstract of Proposal
The proposed project will use new technology to improve
the academic experience of the students by modeling how
computer technology can be used to enhance instruction,
having students develop the knowledge and skills to use
technology effectively in their teaching practice, and using
a combination of computers, authoring software, media, and
desktop projection systems to develop customized instruction
for the 14-hour undergraduate block and internship year
within the Urban Multicultural Teacher Education Program.
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2001-2002 Recipients
| Recipient |
Project Name |
Department/College |
Amount |
| Michael Hannun |
Performance Documentation of Students
with Severe Disabilities |
TPTE/College of Education |
$4460 |
| Brief Abstract of
Proposal
Teachers (UT Special Education majors) will be
prepared to use an electronic instructional management
system to document student performance and comply
with the Federal alternative assessment mandate.
They will acquire skills in capturing and editing
images which can be included in the assessment portfolio.
They will learn to assimilate student data into
a management system which can then be retrieved
can configured for multiple administrative applications.
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| Recipient |
Project Name |
Department/College |
Amount |
| Dr. Mary Jane Morgan
Dr. Deborah W. Tegano |
Learning to See--and See Again: The
Role of Technology in the Development of Early Childhood
Preservice Teacher Collaborative Inquiry |
Child and Family Studies/Human Ecology |
$4,457.80 |
| Brief Abstract of
Proposal
The revision of CFS 35, Environments for Children,
will be revised through the infusion of technology
that includes, a Blackboard simulation, use of digital
cameras, computers and scanners, Blackboard chat
rooms and on-line reflective journals. Preservice
teachers working in teams will generate and analyze
images from practica experiences in order to apply
concepts learned in the lecture classroom, develop
problem-solving skills with others, and develop
critical thinking and reflective practice in the
design and implementation critical thinking and
reflective practice in the design and implementation
of child-centered, relevant curriculum experience
for young, preschool-aged children. Consequently,
the development of "diagnostic habits of mind"
is expected to result in young teachers who are
capable of making decisions based on the diverse
needs, abilities and interests of children they
teach.
| Recipient |
Project Name |
Department/College |
Amount |
| Dr. Leslie Hickok |
Enhancement of Image Acquisition
and Data Analysis for the Teaching Science:
Just Do It! Course for Preservice Teachers |
Botany/Arts & Science |
$5,000.00 |
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| Brief Abstract of Proposal
This source of preservice biology teachers immerses
them in a research experience to better prepare
them to implement inquiry approaches in their own
teaching. Currently, students in this course are
limited in their ability to acquire and use microscopic
data from their class research projects. Digital
imaging will markedly increase their ability to
acquire, analyze and present a variety of types
of data. This experience will enhance their training
in the experimental and quantitative aspects of
biological science, which in turn will enable them
to more readily engage their students in research
activities.
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