Education
Ph.D., Instructional Technology; The University of Tennessee, 2012
M.A., Instructional Leadership; Tennessee Technological University, 2005
B.S., Secondary Education; Tennessee Technological University, 2003
Current Research
Way-finding and how it is used in virtual reality environments
Augmented Reality and Virtual World Environments: A look at how these technologies could revolutionize k-12 education
Development of social interaction skills through the use of virtual environments
Immersive Virtual Reality: Managing behavior in K-12 environments
Code Cadets: Kindergartners learning how to code and program robots
Publications and Manuscripts
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2018) Strategies for Engaging and Motivating the Middle Level Virtual Learner. In Eisenbach, B., & Greathouse, P. (Ed.), The Online Classroom: Resources for Effective Middle Level Virtual Education.
Phillips, M. B., Beach, J., Cathey, R. M., Lockert, J., & Satterfield, W. (2017). Reliability and validity of the Hexoskin telemetry shirt. Journal of Sport and Human Performance, 5 (2), 1-10.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2017) Using Virtual Reality to Help Students with Social Interaction Skills. Journal of the International Association of Special Education.
Beach, J. (2016) Top Classroom Technology For New Teachers: 2017. Digital book in review in the Apple iBooks store.
Chapter accepted for publication: Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2016) Strategies for Engaging and Motivating the Middle Level Virtual Learner. In Eisenbach, B., & Greathouse, P. (Ed.), The Online Classroom: Resources for Effective Middle Level Virtual Education.
Howard, M., Marcum, R., & Beach, J. (2016) Nature Applications and Technology Used Responsibly in Early Childhood Education. High Scope. ( Under Review)
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2015). Learning…There’s an App for That? Volume 2. Cookeville, TN. Digital book published in the Apple iBooks store: http://goo.gl/FFEjm1
Wendt, J., Beach, J., & Akinobu, A. (2015) Technology Readiness of Freshman Education Majors. Proceedings of MAC-ETeL
Wendt, J., Wendt, S., & Beach, J. (2015). 3D Printing: Tangible Applications in the K-12 Environment. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Las Vegas. NV. (Vol. 2015, No. 1, pp.7651-7653).
Beach, J., & Webster, H., (2015). Information Technology Personnel’s Perceptions of Barriers to Technology Implementation in Rural Schools. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2014). Social Interaction Development Through Immersive Virtual Environments. Full paper in published proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Technologies (ICEdutech), New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Kyte, K., Wendt, J., Wendt, S., & Beach, J. (2014). Teachers’ Experiences and Perspectives on the Integration of Technology. In Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2014. Chesapeake, VA: AACE (Vol. 2014, No. 1, pp. 1592-1599)
Copeland, A,. & Beach, J. (2014) Are all Digital Learning Systems Equal? A Look at Odyssey (Compass Learning) and IXL on Third Grade Academic Achievement. International Society of Information Technology & Teacher Education 2014 (89-95)
Demski, J,. Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2013) Jumping Off the Page: When is augmented reality coming to a classroom near you? THE Journal, 40(4), 19-24.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2013) E.L.I.T.E: Enlisting Leaders in Technology Education Training Model. In the proceedings of the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2013 . New Orleans, LA: SITE (Vol. 2013, No. 1, pp. 3580-3853)
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2013) Is it iPod time? A look at iPods in a 1st Grade Classroom and their role in instruction. In Proceedings of the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2013. New Orleans, LA: SITE (Vol. 2013, No. 1, pp. 3435-3437)
Beach, J. (2012) "Interactive Whiteboard Transition: A Case Study. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2012.http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/1266
Beach, J., Wendt, J. & Owens, C., (2012) Interactive Whiteboard: Transition to Utilization. In the proceedings of the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2012 (Vol. 2012, No. 1, pp.1669-1676). Austin, TX: SITE
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2011) iTeach: Using the iPod Touch in Education. In Proceedings of the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2011 (Vol. 2010, no.1 pp.110-112). Nashville, TN: SITE
Media and Press
WATE- ABC Knoxville- Six on your side- Fulton High School offers innovative virtual reality class.
(November 10, 2016)
http://wate.com/2016/11/10/fulton-high-school-offers-innovative-virtual-reality-class/
Zimmer broadcasting- Wings Up Radio Show- 107.7 and 1400 the hub. Buddy Pearson interview (September 10, 2016)
Stonecom Communications- Radio Interview- How Immersive Virtual Reality will change the way we train the workforce. (September 5, 2016)
WTVF- CBS Nashville News Channel 5 ( September 2, 2016)- Future Teachers Use Virtual Reality to Learn How to Manage Class- http://www.newschannel5.com/news/teaching-students-use-virtual-reality-to-learn-how-to-manage-class
Tennessee Technological University News, Buddy Pearson (September 2, 2016)- VISION research lab the first of its kind - https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/vision-research-lab-the-first-of-its-kind
Herald-Citizen-Teachers Taking Virtual Reality to Classroom (July 3, 2016)- http://herald-citizen.com/stories/teachers-taking-virtual-realityinto-classroom,16054?
Professional Research Interests
Augmented Reality
Immersive Virtual Reality
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M/S.T.E.A.M)
Inquiry Based Learning
Assistive Technology
Blended Education
Instructional Design Theory and Research
Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Training
Educational Data Mining
The Flipped Classroom
Courses Taught for Tennessee Tech University
2005-Present
FOED 1822 Introduction to Field Experience/Orientation
FOED 2011 Introduction to Teaching and Technology
FOED 3010 Integrating Instructional Technology into the Classroom
FOED 3800 Field Experience in Education
CUED 4850 Workshop in Education
CUED 5850 Workshop in Education (Graduate)
CUED 6920 Workshop in Education (Graduate)
CUED 6900 Problems in Curriculum (Graduate)
CUED 6430 Production of Instructional Materials (Graduate)
CUED 6430 Production of Instructional Materials Online (Graduate)
CUED 6460 Constructivist Strategies for Technology Integration (Graduate)
CUED 7510 Instructional Design (Graduate)
University and Community Service
Future of Educational Technology Conference. Orlando, Florida. (January, 2018)
Praxis Computer Science Licensing Test and Cut Score establishing Committee for US and Tennessee. Princeton University, NJ. (January, 2018)
(PD) Librarians and Makerspaces: Enhancing Learning and Literacy Across Content Areas (June, 2017)
(PD) Overview of the ClearTouch workstation. Alvin C. York Institute, Fentress County Schools, (July 2016)
(PD) Chromebook install, setup, and best practices. Alvin C. York Institute, Fentress County Schools, (July 2016)
(PD) Classflow: Cloud-Based teaching and learning for the Elementary Classroom 2015. (PSES- Putnam County Schools)
(PD) Little Known Facts: How to be successful in online courses. GradConnect 2015 (TTU)
(PD) Interactive Whiteboards: Best practices for using this flexible device 2015. (Livingston Academy- Overton County Schools)
(PD) Interactive Whiteboards: A-Z How to use this device in an Elementary Classroom 2015. (Allons Elementary School- Overton County Schools)
(PD) Putnam County Math Science Partnership Grant “SCIMATH” January 2015 - August 2015
(PD) Putnam County Math Science Partnership Grant “STE Team” September 2014
(PD) Interactive Whiteboard Training (Faculty) February 2013
CAEP Standard 5 Review Committee (2016-2018)
Teacher Ed Interviews (2013-2014, 2016-2017)
Beach, J. (2014, November) CSI Night: The Big Blue Sea. Presented to the local community. Prescott South Elementary School, Cookeville, TN.
Beach, J. (2014, November) Thankful for Technology: A Fab Friday Series. Presented to the local community. Millard Oakley STEM Center, Tennessee Tech University, TN.
Beach, J. & Koester, C. (2014, August) Innovative technologies in the college classroom. Presented at the College of Education’s Data Retreat. STEM Center, Tennessee Tech University, TN.
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. (2014, May) Technology Integration for the K-12 Classroom. Professional Development Inservice for Meigs County K-12 teachers, Decatur, TN.
Beach, J. (2014, April) K.I.T.E (Knowledge Increased by Technology and Engineering) Festival) Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality . Presented at Prescott Middle School, Cookeville, TN.
Beach, J. (2013, April) K.I.T.E (Knowledge Increased by Technology and Engineering) Festival) ProScope use in a school environment. Presented at Prescott Middle School, Cookeville, TN.
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. (2013, February) Interactive Whiteboard training for Counseling and Psychology faculty. Presented in Matthews-Daniel Hall at Tennessee Tech University (TTU), Cookeville, TN. Develop and maintain a crisis management plan for the College of Education at Tennessee Tech University – August 2007 - Present
TTU Critical Thinking Assessment Test (CAT) Scorer – May 2010 - Present
Instructional Technology Liaison for Tennessee Board of Regents Teacher Quality Initiative Project – May 2010 - Present
Technology Coordinator for Special Events-ISEE, TTU – June 2005 - Present
Technical consultant for the College of Education in the MoLE-SI campus-wide project Tennessee Tech University – August 2011 - Present
Technical consultant for the College of Education RANDA pilot study – August 2011 -August 2012
Technical consultant for the College of Education edTPA – August 2011 - Present
Technical consultant for the College of Education Tk20 – August 2011 - Present
Pilot and technical consultant for Tk20 spring deployment – January 2013- Present
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. iMovie and Video Clipping for edTPA. Workshop for TTU Master Clinicians, Tennessee Tech University (December, 2012)
Student Teaching Supervisor; coordinated with local schools, program candidates, and faculty to supervise, mentor, and evaluate student teachers – August 2006 - August 2011
Putnam County Math Science Partnership Grant "STE Team" September 2013-2014
Organizations, Committees, and Awards
Swivl Pioneer Higher Education Educator 2017
Google Certified Educator 2017
TTU Strategic Planning Steering Committee 2017-2018
Best Paper Award. International Conference on Educational Technologies (ICEdutech), New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Session Chair. International Conference on Educational Technologies (ICEdutech), New Taipei City, Taiwan.
TTU Search Committee-Lecture (3 Positions)
TNDOE Personalized Learning Task Force 2016-2018
TBR Faculty Research Grant Reviewer 2016-2017
TTU University Research Advisory Committee 2015-2018
TTU Faculty Senate 2015-2018
TTU Administrative Council 2015-2018
TTU Facilities and Technology Committee- November 2013 - Present
TTU IT Security Search Committee - November 2012- May 2013
TTU Learning about Learning Faculty Workshop - August 2012-2013
TTU Curriculum and Instruction Instructional Technology Committee – August 2005 -Present
TTU Vice President, Phi Delta Kappa (TTU Chapter 1307) – August 2011–Present
TTU Foundation Representative, Phi Delta Kappa (TTU chapter 1307) – August 2006 - August 2011
Phi Delta Kapa (TTU chapter 1307) Scholarship Selection Committee – May 2010
ISTE International Society for Technology and Education – October 2009 - Present
TTU Faculty Advisor for the Habitat for Humanity TTU Local Chapter – February 2010 - Present
SITE Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education – March 2010 –Present
Friends of Burgess Falls (Web site development) - April 2012
TTU University Safety and Environmental Committee - August 2012- 2016
TTU Teacher Education Committee - August 2012 - Present
TTU Technology Task Force (interdepartmental) - August 2012
State/Regional/National Presentations and Workshops
Beach, J., Beach, N. (June, 2018) Technology tools for K-6 Educators. PET international conference.
Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J. (August, 2017) Take your class virtually anywhere with Google Expeditions. VITAL Google Summit. Cookeville, TN.
Beach, J. (June, 2017) Using Google Tools in the Classroom. Connect for Success 2017- Battelle for Kids. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. *Featured Speaker*
Beach, J. (May, 2017) Google 201. STEM SUMMIT: Unleashing Curiosity Through STEM. Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J. (May, 2017) Google 101. STEM SUMMIT: Unleashing Curiosity Through STEM. Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J. (October, 2016) Google Round Table- Connecting Technology in K-12 Environments. Google. Cookeville, TN.
Beach, J. ( May, 2016) Google in the Classroom. Tennessee Innovation STEM SUMMIT: Unleashing Curiosity Through STEM Vanderbilt University, TN. *Featured Speaker*
Beach, J. (December, 2015) Teaching Kids How to Program Robots? Tennessee Educational Technology Conference (TETC), Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J., Koester, C. (December, 2015) 27 Free & Affordable Tools to Engage Students. Tennessee Educational Technology Conference (TETC), Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J. (December, 2015) Google Chromebooks and Classflow: How to turn these devices into assistive technology products. Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT), Nashville, TN.
Beach, J., Wendt, J., & Akinobu, A. (2015) Technology Readiness of Freshman Education Majors. Multidisciplinary Academic Conference on Education, Teaching and E-Learning. Prague, Czech Republic.
Beach, J. (2015, May) Invited Speaker: Google in the Classroom: Tennessee Innovation STEM Summit. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Beach, J. (2015, April) Classflow: Cloud-Based teaching and learning. Technology for Educator Conference. Tennessee Technological University (TTU), Cookeville, TN.
Wendt, J., Wendt, S., & Beach, J. (2015, March). 3D Printing: Tangible Applications in the K-12 Environment. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Las Vegas. NV.
Webster, H., & Beach, J., (2015, March). Information Technology Personnel’s Perceptions of Barriers to Technology Implementation in Rural Schools. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Beach, J. (2015, February) A look at the future of Educational Technology: Google Glass and Oculus Rift. Session presentation for the 2012 Mississippi Educational Computing Association Conference (MECA), Jackson. MS.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2015, February) 36 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools to Take the Common out of Core Session presentation for the 2015 Mississippi Educational Computing Association Conference (MECA), Jackson. MS.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2014, December). Social Interaction Development Through Immersive Virtual Environments. Full paper presentation for the International Conference on Educational Technologies (ICEdutech), New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. (2014, April). 28 Science Tech Tools, Apps and Tips to Put the Pieces Together. Session presented at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association State Conference (TSTA), Murfreesboro, TN.
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. (2014, April). 35 Affordable, Free, and Effective Tech Tools to Knock it out of the PARCC. Session presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Copeland, A., & Beach, J. (2014, March). Are all Digital Learning Systems Equal? A look at Odyssey and IXL on Third Grade Math Achievement. Session submitted to the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Beach, J. (2013, December). Apps for Students with Autism. Session presented at the Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT), Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2013, November). 33 Technology Tools, Apps, and Tips to Rock Common Core. Session presented at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association (TSTA), Murfreesboro, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2013, March). E.L.I.T.E: Enlisting Leaders In Technology Education Training Model. Paper and Session Presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2013, New Orleans, LA.
Went, J., & Beach, J. (2013, March). Is it iPod time? A look at iPods in a 1st Grade Classroom and its role in instruction. Paper and Session Presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2013, New Orleans, LA.
Beach, J. (2013, January). 20 apps for managing your classroom. Session presented at Institute for Technology Tablet Computing in Instruction.Tennessee Tech University, TN.
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. (2013, January) 49 Affordable, Free, and Effective tech tools for the classroom. Session presented at the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J (2013, January) Augment Your Students' Reality: 3D Models in the Classroom. Session presented at the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
CSI: Digital Microscope and Spacecraft Exploration through the use of innovative technologies. STEM Night at Prescott Elementary School. (2012, November)
Beach, J.& Wendt, J. (2012, November). Augmenting Student’s Reality: 3D models in the classroom. Session presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Wendt, J. & Beach, J. (2012, November). 20+20 More for Common Core: Affordable, Free, and Effective tech tools for the classroom. Session presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Cummins, J., Long, T., Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2012, December). Flipping the Classroom with Inverted Instruction. Panel Session at the Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Beach, J. (2012, August) Google docs and Google sites in elementary and middle school classrooms. Session presented at the Overton County professional development day. Wilson Elementary School, Hanging Limb, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2012, April) 43 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for the Classroom. Session presented at the Explore Common Core and More Conference, Motlow State Community College, Tullahoma, TN.
Beach, N., & Beach, J. (2012, April) Assistive Technology for Special Education and General Education students. Session presented at the Explore Common Core and More Conference, Motlow State Community College, Tullahoma, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2012, March). Interactive Whiteboards- Transition to Utilization: A Case Study. Paper and Session Presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2012, Austin, TX.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2012, February) 40 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for Education! Session presentation for the 2012 Mississippi Educational Computing Association Conference (MECA), Jackson. MS.
Beach, J. (2011, December). Augmenting Student’s Reality: A look at how 3D models can teach classroom content. Session presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference, Nashville, TN.
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2011, December). 40 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for Education! Session presentation for Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2011, November). 40 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for Education! Session presentation for the 2011 Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GAETC), Atlanta, GA.
Beach, J. (2011, July). Free technology tools for your classroom. In-service presented to Putnam County Teachers (CDC), Cookeville, TN.
Wendt, J., Beach, J. & Owens, C. (2011, March). iTeach: Using the iPod Touch in Education. Paper presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2011, Nashville, TN.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J., (2010, December). 40 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for your Class. Session presented at the Virginia Society for Technology Conference, Norfolk, VA.
Beach, J. (2010, December). Augment your reality: 3D models in the classroom. Session presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference, Nashville, TN.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J., (2010, December). 40 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for your Class. Session presented at the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference, Nashville, TN.
Norfleet, J., Short, R., Beach, J. &, Wendt, J. (2010, October). The Educational Implications of iPod and iPad use in Teacher Preparation. Conference session presentation for the (SRATE) Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators Conference in Nashville, TN.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J., (2010, June). 47 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for your Class. Session presented at the Alabama Educational Technology Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J., (2010, February). 40 Affordable, Free & Effective Tech Tools for your Class. Session presented at the Styles, Strategies, & Standards TTU/TECTA Winter Conference, Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J., (2010, February). Exploring assistive technologies: Useful tools for a successful classroom. Session Presentation at the Tennessee Department of Education Special Education Conference, Nashville, TN.
Beach, J., Wendt, J. (2009, December) Affordable, Free & Effective Technology Tools for the Classroom Presentation at Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Beach, J. (2009,October) Promethean Activslate Training at the Upper Cumberland Middle Grades Math Partnership from the Math & Science Partnership Grant.
Beach, J. (2009, June) Promethean Activslate Training at the Upper Cumberland Middle Grades Math Partnership from the Math & Science Partnership Grant.
Beach, J., Wendt, J. (2008, December) Affordable, Free & Effective Technology Tools for the ClassroomPresentation at Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2008, November). SmartBoard in the Classroom Presentation at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN.
Beach, J. & Wendt, J. (2008, November). Affordable, Free & Effective Technology Tools for the ClassroomPresentation at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN.
Beach, J. (2008, March). An in-depth look at assistive technologies in the classroom. Presentation at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN.
Beach, J. (2007, October). Using Kidspiration in an Elementary School k-5. Workshop in Education. Nashville, TN.
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2007, December). Exploring assistive technologies for the classroom. Session Presentation at the Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2007, September). Exploring assistive technologies: Useful tools for a successful classroom. Session Presentation at Symposium on Powerful Teaching, Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN.
Wendt, J., & Beach, J. (2005, December) Intro to iTunes & GarageBand; Incorporating into the classroom.Presentation at the Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Grant Involvement
PI: History is Virtually Everywhere! Teaching teachers how to analyze primary source material and use virtual reality to see the past. 2017 Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program Co-PI David Gallop, Co-PI Dr. Elizabeth Propes
Not Funded: $74,000.00
CO-PI: Virtual Reality on Wheels (VRoW): An Exploration of the Impacts of Virtual Reality Enhanced Instruction on Student Learning and Perceptions. PI: Dr. Op McCubbins (TTU)
Funded: $9,819.00
CO-PI: From Exclusion to Inclusion: Promoting and Advancing Special and Inclusive Education in Malawi’s Secondary Schools. PI: Dr. George Chitiyo (TTU), Dr. Helen Dainty (TTU), Dr. Laura Graves (TTU), Dr. Morgan Chitiyo (Duquesne), Dr. Lynn Aylward (Acadia), Dr. Ambumulire Itimu-Phiri (Mzuzu)
Not Funded: $1,500,000.00
PI: URECA Grant. Application of Virtual Reality (Immersive Education)in Design Problem Solving Project Team PI: Mr. David Gallop
Funded: $4,804.
PI: Project VIBE: Immersive Virtual Instruction in Behavioral Education. Institute of Education Sciences (IES). National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER). CO-PI: Dr. Seth King, CO-PI: Dr. Holly Anthony, CO-PI: James Fox, CO-PI: Dr. George Chitiyo
Not Funded: $1,400,000.00
CO-PI: MakerMinded: Increasing awareness of STEM related fields and Advanced Manufacturing. National Science Foundation (LYFT).
PI: Kevin Liska, CO-PI: Dr. Key Wiant, CO-PI: Ms. Amanda Ellis
Funded: $323,263.00
CO-PI: Experiencing STEM: Demystifying the Practical Classroom Applications of Immersive & Augmented Technologies. 2016 Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program PI: David Gallop, CO-PI, Dr. Jon Ezell (2015-September)
Funded: $73,658.00
PI: Deployment of Highfive in the College of Education. (2015, April)
Funded :$12,000 (Partnership)
CO-PI: Examining the Reliability and Validity of the Hexoskin Wearable body Metrics shirt. TTU Faculty Research Grant. PI: Dr. Michael Phillips, CO-PI: Dr. Michael Cathey (2015, January)
Funded: $3,000
PI: Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs: Tennessee Department of Education. Used to purchase and evaluate assistive technologies for the College of Education. Information about the technologies is disseminated at local, state, regional, and international conferences. $5,000 X 3 years (2014, May)
Funded: $15,000
PI: Safari Montage Grant: Digital Media and Management Solution for Education. Includes access to video streaming library (PBS, Cyber-Science 3D, Disney, Reading Rainbow, etc) learning object repository, and digital learning platform. (2014, March) Funded: $45,000 (Partnership)
Facilitator: SciMath MSP Grant through Putnam County Schools. Created, developed, and maintained SciMath Tasks and fostered a sustainable network of teachers as a Digital Professional Learning Community. (2015, October)
Facilitator: SciMath MSP Mini Grant through Putnam County Schools. Created sixteen SciMath Task and fostered a sustainable network of teachers as a Digital Professional Learning Community. (2014, October)
Facilitator: K-5 MSP Mini Grant through Putnam County Schools. Increased Science, Math, and Technology understanding and assisted in the development of curriculum design. (2014, June)
PI: Deployment of an Immersive Virtual Space To Enhance Pre-Service Teachers’ Understanding of Behavioral Management Systems in Elementary and Secondary Classrooms. TTU Faculty Research Grant. (2013, December)
Not Funded
Co-PI: Samsung USA Partnership. Implementation of Tablets and Tablet-based software for classroom management. (2013, April)
Not Funded
Co-PI: Innovative Experiences for Students and Teachers through a Cyberlearning Environment and Mobile Lab (ITEST-CEML), National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Strategies Project Proposal (2012, November)
PI: Jeremy Wendt Co-PIs: Hyuksoo Kwon, & Sally Pardue (Submitted: $1,200,000)
Not Funded
Participant/Recipient (2012-2013): Tablet Computing in Instruction Grant Program Funded: $1,000
Participant/Recipient (2011-2012): SMART Podium Prototype
Funded: $3,299 (Partnership)
Co-PI: Promethean Active Classroom
PI: Dr. Carl Owens (2010, May)
Funded: $12,456 (Partnership)
Co-PI: Tennessee Higher Ed Commission Improving Teacher Quality Grant: Improving Teacher Quality through the Integration of Interactive Technologies
PI: Dr. Jeremy Wendt (2010, August)
Not Funded: $73,729
Co-PI: MacArthur Foundation Digital Media & Learning Competition (2010, April)
PI: Dr. Jeremy Wendt: Co PI’s Dr. Julie Baker, Dr. Mindy Lloyd
Not Funded: $100,000
Grant Reviewer: Florida Department of Education Title II-D/Enhancing Education Through Technology Charting a Course for the Digital Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Classroom 27 projects awarded at $750,000 per award
Advisement
Spring 2017
Primary advisor and chair for 15 graduate students
Committee member for 23 graduate students
Fall 2016
Primary advisor and chair for 18 graduate students
Committee member for 25 graduate students
Spring 2016
Primary advisor and chair for 11 graduate students
Committee member for 22 graduate students
Fall 2015
Primary advisor and chair for 9 graduate students
Committee member for 19 graduate students
Summer 2015
Primary advisor and chair for 11 graduate students
Committee member for 13 graduate students
Spring 2015
Primary advisor and chair for 15 graduate students
Committee member for 19 graduate students
Fall 2014
Primary advisor and chair for 16 graduate students
Committee member for 22 graduate students
Summer 2014
Primary advisor and chair for 11 graduate students
Committee member for 16 graduate students
Spring 2014
Primary advisor and chair for 13 graduate students
Committee member for 27 graduate students
Fall 2013
Primary advisor and chair for 10 graduate students
Committee member for 36 graduate students
Summer 2013
Primary advisor and chair for 3 graduate students
Committee member for 29 graduate students
Spring 2013
Primary advisor and chair for 7 graduate students
Committee member for 17 graduate students
Fall 2012
Primary advisor and chair for 11 graduate students
Committee member for 16 graduate students
Technical Skills
Word, Pages, Excel, Numbers, PowerPoint, Keynote, iMovie, Final Cut Express, Premiere Elements 10, GarageBand, Audacity, iPhoto, Picasa 3, PhotoShop Elements, Acorn, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, GIMP, Pixelmator, Kinemac 3D, Blender 3D, InkScape, HTML, CSS, CSS Edit, Espresso, HTML 5, WordPress, SquareSpace, Google Sites, GoogleDocs, Captivate, Blackboard, WebCT, Desire2Learn, Moodle, Joomla, Drupal, Snapz Pro, ScreenFlow, Jing, Flash, Action Scrip 3, Smart Notebook, Promethean ActivStudio 3, Promethean ActivInspire, Boinx, Windows, Mac, Linux (Mint, Puppy Linux, Ubuntu, Edubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Unity, Debian, Mandriva,)