Curriculum Vitae - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi



Curriculum Vitae

Susan Elwood, Ed.D.

Associate Professor

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

361-825-2407

Susan.Elwood@tamucc.edu

I. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Ed. D. - Education and Instructional Technology

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, December, 2001

Dissertation title:

Preservice teachers' perceptions of their values and expectations regarding technology-integrated experiences in a secondary methods course.

M. Ed. - Education

Framingham University, Framingham, MA, 1995

Emphasis in international education.

B.S. – Home Economics Education and Business Administrative Management

Minnesota State University-Mankato, Mankato, MN, 1988

Double majors.

Lifetime Texas Teacher Certifications

State Board of Educator Certification

Information Processing Technologies II,

Secondary Computer Information Systems,

Vocational Home Economics Education

II. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor, Educational Technology

Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, 2007 – present

Assistant Professor, Educational Technology

Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, 2002 – 2007

Co-Principle Investigator, Director, Web Developer

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1998-2000

Instructor – Applications of Technology in Elementary Education

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1996-1998

Multimedia Instructor

American School Foundation of Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 1992-1996

Home Economics Teacher & Future Leaders of America Advisor

Nicollet Public Schools, Nicollet, MN, 1989-1992

Management Trainee

Gantos Clothing, Roseville, MN, 1988-1989

Area of Specialization:

Technology integration within K-16 environments, including

• hybrid and online learning environments

• digital social networks based upon a socio-cultural theoretical framework

• mobile learning environments

• challenge-based service learning

III. TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS

Courses Taught (10-11 courses per year since 2002)

• Educational Technology for Preservice Teachers in Schools (undergraduate)

• Technology Applications for Teachers (undergraduate)

• Educational Technology for Administrators (graduate)

• Microcomputers in Education (graduate)

• Strategies for Technology Integration (graduate)

• Multimedia Production for Instruction (graduate)

• Applications in Integrated Software (graduate)

• Designing for Online Learning Environments (graduate)

Selected Curriculum Innovations

• Exploratory to Experiential Progressive Curriculum in envisioning Cloud Computing in curricular use

• WebCT Team Share and Individual Critiques

• WebCT Running Thread Reading Responses

• Crayons4Teachers Integrated Applications with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences

• PDAS ePorts with Basic Integrated Applications

• Project-based handheld computer curriculum projects

IV. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES

Publications / Scholarly Works

Book Chapters

Elwood, S. (January, 2008). Gaining momentum towards embedding ubiquitous technologies (pp.. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration (pp. 279-322). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Elwood, S., Grace, M., & Lichtenberger, C. (January, 2008). Technologies in the cities. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration (pp. 881-887). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Grace, M., Elwood, S., & Tierce, M. B. (January, 2008). Critical literacy and technology: An essential intersection for our nation’s schools. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration (pp. 157-161). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Changchit, C., Cutshall, R., & Elwood, S. (November, 2007). Perceptions of laptop initiatives: Examining determinant factors of university students for successful implementation. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Adapting Information and Communication Technologies for Effective Education (86-89). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

International – Refereed Journal Articles

Elwood, S., McCaleb, K., Fernandez, M., & Keengwe, J. (2012). A theoretical framework and model towards media-rich social presence design practices. Education and Information Technologies, doi: 10.1007/s10639-012-9212-1

Elwood, S., & Keengwe, J. (2012). Microbursts: A design format for mobile cloud computing. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), 8(2), 102-110. doi:10.4018/jicte.2012040109

Elwood, S. (December, 2009). Various Lexicons Defined. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Lexicon of Online and Distance Education. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

Elwood, S., Changchit, C., & Cutshall, R. (2006). Investigating students’ perceptions on laptop initiative in higher education: An extension of the technology acceptance model. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 23(5), 336-349.

Cutshall, R., Changchit, C., & Elwood, S. (2006). Campus laptops: What logistical and technological factors are perceived critical? Educational Technology & Society, 9(3), 112-121.

Changchit, C., Cutshall, R., & Elwood, S. (2006). Students’ perceptions of the laptop program: What factors should be considered before implementing the program? International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 2(2), 53-61.

National – Refereed Journal Articles

Elwood, S., Wolff Murphy, S., & Cardenas, D. (2006). Enacting multimedia writing center pedagogy in a rural high school. The Clearing House, 80(2), 86-88.

Burley, H., Yearwood, B., Elwood, S., Martin, L., & Allen, D. (2001). Partners in Cyberspace: Reflections on developing an ePDS. The Educational Forum, 65(2), 166-175.

International – Refereed Proceedings

Elwood, S. (2011, March). HOTS Designs for Interactive Media: An instructional planning tool using Voice Thread. Paper round table to the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Nashville, TN.

Elwood, S. (2010, March). Digital Storytelling: Strategies using VoiceThread. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2010. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Elwood, S. (2008, March). Google Tools in Action. In K. McFerrin, R. Webert, R. Carlsen, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (2577–2579). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Elwood, S., Zipprich, M. A., (2007, March). Multimedia ePatternbooks through mindtool and typeII applications. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (1471–1473). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Elwood, S. & Zipprich, M. A. (2006, March). Devising a collaborative integration model with mindtool / type II applications. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (4327-4329). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Elwood, S., Cutshall, R., & Changchit, C. (2005, May). Factors influencing a laptop initiative: An empirical study on students’ attitudes. Presentation at the Information Resources Management Association, San Diego, CA. Proceedings of IRMA, 2005.

Changchit, C., Elwood, S. & Cutshall, R. (2005, March/April). An exploratory study of students’ perceptions on the required use of laptop computers in higher education. Presentation at the ISOneWorld Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Proceedings of ISOneWorld, 2005.

Lynch, S. & Elwood-Salinas, S. (2003). “Crayons for Teachers”: Integrating Basic Applications for K-2. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (3292-3293). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Elwood, S. & Bayeux, A. (1999). A nontraditional use of WebCT: Communication applications in an educational mentoring program. In Ed-Media 1999 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Elwood, S., & Bayeux, A. (1998). WebCT: A simple software solution for synchronous and asynchronous communication in a junior high mentoring program. In Global Learning in the 21st Century. The Royal Danish School of Educational Studies.

Regional Refereed Proceedings

Elwood, S. (2011, February). Shared Tips for Collaborative Google Presentations. Presentation to Winds of Change: The University of the Future, Texas A&M University Kingsville, Kingsville, TX.

Elwood, S. (2009, January). What Your Professional Learning Community Should Know About Noncompetitive Gaming through Digital Social Networks (Web 2.0) within Project-Based Learning. Presentation to the Center for Educational Development, Evaluation and Research Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

State – Refereed Proceedings

Elwood, S. (2007, February). Crayons4Teachers: Implementing the ubiquitous learning environment design guide with handheld computer applications. Texas Computer Education Association: Proceedings of TCEA, 2007, 40-47.

Web Productions

Zipprich, M., Elwood, S. (2005). . Retrieved August 15, 2007, from Web site:

Elwood, S. (2003, October). . Retrieved August 15, 2007, from Web site:

Professional Conference Refereed Presentations

International Presentations

Elwood, S. (2010, March). Digital Storytelling: Strategies using VoiceThread. Paper round table to the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.

Elwood, S. (2009, June). VoiceThread, SlideCast Preservice Teacher and Elementary Students’ Community Service Projects. Presentation to National Educator’s Computing Conference, Washington, D.C.

Elwood, S. (2008, March). Google tools in action. Roundtable paper presentation for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 19th International Conference, Las Vegas, NM.

Elwood, S., Zipprich, M.A., (2007, March). Multimedia ePatternbooks through mindtool and typeII applications. Poster session at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Educator International Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Elwood, S., & Fernandez, J. (2006, June). Visions into the 2010 ubiquitous Wifi C.I.-T.E.A.M. clouds: Cyber infrastructure training, education, advancement and mentoring. Presentation at the International Conference on Youth and Education for the 21st Century, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. & Zipprich, M. A. (2006, March). Devising a collaborative integration model with mindtool / type II applications. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, 17th International Conference, Orlando, FL.

Elwood, S., Cutshall, R. & Changchit, C. (2005, May). Factors influencing a laptop initiative: An empirical study on students’ attitudes. Presentation at the Information Resources Management Association, San Diego, CA.

Changchit, C., Elwood, S. & Cutshall, R. (2005, March/April). An exploratory study of students’ perceptions on the required use of laptop computers in higher education. Presentation at the ISOneWorld Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Elwood, S., Bolick, M., Montague, N. & Lynch, S. (2004, March). Crayons4Teachers: Towards creative spreadsheet designs and use. Presentation to: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, 15th International Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Elwood, S. (2004, February). Integrating technology into preservice teacher programs: A review of current module-based approaches. Presentation to CEDER Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2003, March). Integrating technology through the collaborative "Learn2Learn" modeling strategy. Round table presentation at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Lynch, S. & Elwood, S. (2003, March). “Crayons for teachers”: Basic integrated technology applications for K12 teachers. Award-winning poster session at the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Elwood, S. (2000). Exploring motivational factors in technology standards integration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Elwood, S. & Bayeux, A. (1999). A nontraditional use of WebCT: Communication applications in an educational mentoring program. Paper presented at the annual Ed-Media meeting sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Seattle, WA.

Elwood, S., & Bayeux, A. (1998). WebCT: A simple software solution for synchronous and asynchronous communication in a junior high mentoring program. Professional presentation at the Global Learning in the 21st Century conference. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Elwood, S. (1997). Comparing various multimedia authoring tools. Workshop presented at the annual National Educational Computing Conference. Seattle, WA.

Elwood, S. (1994). Soluciones en Multimedia para el Computo Educativo. Corporate funded presentation and workshop for Digital Chisel during the annual MacWorld Exposicion conference. Mexico City, Mexico.

National Presentations

Elwood, S. (2009, June). VoiceThread, SlideCast Preservice Teacher and Elementary Students’ Community Service Projects. Presentation to National Educator’s Computing Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2007, November/December). WebWonders. Presentation to CEDER Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Regional Presentations

Elwood, S. (2010, February). Legally creating and sharing media on a global stage. Round Table for the Center for Educational Development, Evaluation and Research Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2009, April). Preservice Teacher Community Service Projects: Embedded Blogs (VoiceThread; Slidecasts). Presentation to Texas Distance Learning Association Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Zipprich, M.A., Grace, M. & Elwood, S. (2007, March). Using patterned books with elementary school students to enhance their abilities to read, write, and enjoy children’s literature. Presentation at the 11th Annual Reading Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S., Ward, M. & Wells, T. (2007, February). Developing ePortfolios in field-based experiences through analysis of expectancies and values. Presentation at the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.

Elwood, S. & Ward, M. (2006, September). Expectancies and values of ePortfolio development in field-based education. Presentation at the Center for Research, Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher Education, Corpus Christi, TX.

Wolff Murphy, S. & Elwood, S. (2005, March). Becoming Public Intellectuals: The Problem of authority and Expertise in Community Partnerships. Presentation at the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing, San Francisco, CA.

Elwood, S. (2004, August). Crayons for teachers. Presentation at the South Texas Central Regional Technology Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S., Goad, D., & Shepperd, R. (2004, August). Creative mentoring via WebCT discussion threads. Presentation at the South Texas Central Regional Technology Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2004, February). Integrating technology into preservice teacher programs: A review of current module-based approaches. Presentation at the Center for Educational Development, Evaluation and Research Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

State Presentations

Elwood, S. (2007, February). Crayons4Teachers: Implementing the ubiquitous learning environment design guide with handheld computer applications. Brief paper presented at the research strand of the Texas Computer Education Association annual conference, Austin, TX.

Elwood, S., Ward, M. (2006, October). Expectancies and values in ePortfolio development in field-based teacher education. Presentation at the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX.

Montague, N., Elwood, S. (2004, June). Retention of the Newly Recruited: Multi-media Literature Centers in Special Education. Presentation to: Chancellor’s Invitational Conference for The Texas A&M University System’s Academy for Educator Development, San Antonio, TX.

Wolff Murphy, S. Elwood, S., Cardenas, D., Smith, J. & Salinas, J. (2004, June). A multimedia writing center secondary-university partnership. Presentation to: Chancellor’s Invitational Conference for The Texas A&M University System’s Academy for Educator Development, San Antonio, TX.

Local Presentations

Elwood, S. & Garza, M. (2005, April). Learning how to integrate basic applications through a just-in-time teaching strategy. Presentation at the Education 2005: Literacy, Language, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning Conference, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. & Wolf-Murphy, S. (2005, April). The Corpus Christi Montessori School project: A proposal for Corpus Christi’s only public charter school for the elementary years. Presentation at the Education 2005: Literacy, Language, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning Conference, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Montague, N., Elwood, S., Hand, M. & McQueen, D. (2005, April). Special education: Teacher recruitment. Presentation at the Education 2005: Literacy, Language, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning Conference, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Selected Non-Refereed Presentations

Elwood, S. (2005, 2006, 2007). Technology in the classroom & ePortfolios. Two to three progressive workshops each fall and spring semester for Miller High School preservice teachers, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2005, Spring). Just in time teaching in WebCT. Presentation to TAMU-CC Title V Academy. Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2004, Fall). Inquiry-based technology integration. Presentation to TAMU-CC English 3360 (Current Approaches to Composition and Literature) faculty. Corpus Chrisit, TX.

Wenzel, D., Elwood, S. & Montague, N. (2004, Fall). Preparing poster presentations. Workshop presentation to TAMU-CC graduate students in preparation for CEDER presentations. Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2005, February). Future links through hyperlinking. Workshop for TAMU—CC Island Days. Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2003, November). Excel in the classroom. Inservice workshop for the Early Childhood Development Center. Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2003, September). Videography in the classroom. Presentation at the Corpus Christi Independent School District, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2003, April). Pedagogical implications of WebCT’s threaded discussion tool: Running threads vs. staggered threads. Title V presentation at TAMU-CC, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2003, February). Jigsaw – part I and Jigsaw – part II. Two-part workshop sponsored by Title V, the Distributed Learning Council, and the Ed Tech Committee for Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi faculty and staff, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (2003, December). WebQuests and jigsaws for small and large group instruction. In S. Loudermilk (Chair), Best Practices. Symposium conducted at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Elwood, S. (1997). Technology trends for K-12 education. Professional presentation at a Mexican international educator’s conference. Puebla, Mexico.

Grants

Federal Awards: Funded

Elwood, S. (2005, Summer). Spreadsheets as mindtools. Funded research through the Title V Academy, TAMU-CC. Funded for $3,000.

Elwood, S. & Bolick, M. (2005, June). P-T.I.L.E.S. (Portable Palm Technology Integrated Learning EnvironmentS). Submitted to the NSF Texas Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation, TAMU-CC. Funded for $6,226.

Elwood, S., (2004, January). Crayons4teachers. Submitted to the Title V Academy, TAMU-CC. Funded for $3,000.

State Awards: Funded

Elwood, S. & Wolff Murphy, S. (2004, March). The Corpus Christi Montessori School. Charter school proposal submitted to the Texas Education Association. Granted September, 2005 with initial budget totals of $174,000.

Montague, N. & Elwood, S. (2004, March). Retention of the newly recruited: Multi-media literature centers in special education classrooms. Proposal submitted to the Texas Education Agency and The Texas A&M University System for: Recruitment and Retention of Special Education Teachers in Texas Competitive Grant. Funded for $14,789

Wolff, M. S., Cardenas, D., & Elwood, S. (2003, November). Secondary and university level multimedia writing center collaborative project. Submitted to The Texas A&M University System’s Regent’s Initiative for Excellence in Education. Funded for $12,040.

University Awards: Funded

Elwood, S. (2010, Spring). Digital Storytelling Instructional Materials Development Towards Improving Students’ TAKS Writing Skills. Seed grant to research and develop digital storytelling protocols according to Web 2.0 affordances for $2,504 from CEDER, TAMU-CC. Funded for $2,504.

Elwood, S. (2006, Spring). Explorations in handheld computers. Presentation for lab and university funding of handheld computers for college and university course integration and exploration. Presented to the TAMU-CC Information Technology Council and funded for $18,583.

Federal Awards: Non-Funded

Dulal Kar, Ahmed Mardy, Ajay Kantagur, Susan Elwood (2010). CI-TEAM Implementation Project: Cyberinfrastructure Initiatives to Increase the Minority Pipeline (CIMP). Proposal submitted to National Science Foundation for $890K. Not funded.

Fernandez, J., Elwood, S., Ward, M., Mahdy, A., & Young, E. (2006, June). Cyberinfrastructure initiatives to increase the minority pipeline (CIMP). Proposal submitted to National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, for $998,229. Final round consideration; not funded.

University Awards: Non-Funded

Rodriguez, S. & Elwood, S. (2006, February). A teacher certification program in technology applications at TAMU-CC: A needs assessment and feasibility study. Proposal submitted to CEDER, TAMU-CC. Not funded.

Montague, N. & Elwood, S. (2003). Effects of personal technology in increasing instructional effectiveness for pre-service teachers. Research proposal submitted to the TAMU-CC Faculty Research Enhancement Committee. Proposed: $5,372.03 Not funded.

Elwood, S. (2003, November). Educator’s expectancies and values regarding basic software application curricular use through modular mentoring and support. Proposal submitted to CEDER, TAMU-CC. Not funded.

Selected Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member

Witt, Karl (2011). Applications of the Helping Relationship in Multi-User Virtual Environments: An Exploration of Counseling from Practitioners’ Perspectives. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Escobar, Susan. (December, 2008). The Effects of the Integration of Time and Technology on the Writing Quality and Writing Processes of Students at a South Texas Community College. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Kesterson, Misty. (August, 2008). Effects of Electronic Portfolios on the Professional Development and Quality of Portfolios of Kinesiology Students. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.

Selected Masters Thesis Committee Member

Bromley, Marsha (2009). Mathematics and the at-risk student: Enhancing a constructive learning environment through technology. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Committee member.

Salas, Christina (2008). Incorporating computer-based lessons in sixth grade mathematics classrooms. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Committee member.

Consultancies

Zipprich, M. A. (2006-2007). Advancing the practice of special education teachers in training through instruction, collaboration, and participation. Special Education Recruitment and Retention Grant. Not funded.

Zipprich, M. A. (2005-2006). Retention of the newly recruited: Engaging pre-service teachers in critical first steps to fostering improved student reading and writing abilities. Special Education Recruitment and Retention Grant. Funded for $11,000.

Montague, N. (2003, March). Recruiting and Retaining the Best: A grant for enticing and supporting new teachers in special education. Proposal submitted to the Texas Education Agency and The Texas A&M University System for: Recruitment and Retention of Special Education Teachers in Texas Competitive Grant. Funded for $15,000.

Attendance / Participation in Professional Development Activities

Note: See conference presentations for conferences in which I fully attended while presenting.

• Texas Computing Education Association Annual Conferences, Austin, Texas. 2005, 2007.

• Tagg, John. (2005, April). The learning paradigm college, TAMU-CC.

• Seldin, Peter. (2005, February). Changing practices in evaluating teaching, TAMU-CC.

• Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (ISTE), annual international conference, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007.

• Social Justice and Digital Equity Symposium, SITE 14th International Conference, Albuquerque, NM March 24, 2003.

• eLearning pedagogy and instructional design consultation, Collegis / Eduprise eLearning Services, TAMU-CC, October 2 – December 15, 2002.

• Cultural competencies workshop: Developing ability to optimize effectiveness, Dare to Soar, TAMU-CC, October 11-12, 2002.

• New faculty orientation focs sessions: Focus on teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service, TAMU-CC, September 6, October 4, and November 1.

• American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. 2000.

• Ed-Media conference, Seattle, WA. 1999.

• Global Learning in the 21st Century conference, Copenhagen, Denmark. 1998.

• National Educational Computing Conference, Seattle, WA. 1997.

• Texas School Improvement Initiative (TEA), Houston, TX. June, 1997.

• Grant writing workshop for school district and COE, Lubbock, TX. 1996.

• SONY Video Institute Workshop, Atlanta, GA. Spring, 1995.

• MacWorld International Conference, Mexico City, MX. Fall, 1994.

• AECT / INCITE national convention, Nashville, TN. 1994.

• AECT / INCITE national convention, New Orleans, LA. 1993.

• Annual Educators' International Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala. 1993

• Minnesota Educators' Computing Conference, Minneapolis, MN. 1993.

V. SERVICE -

International

2011-2013 Member: Editorial Review Board for the International Journal of Communications and Information Technology Education (IJICTE)

National

2007 Reviewer: National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Reviewer

1997-2000 Reviewer: Prentice Hall, Columbus, OH

State

2012, Feb. Presenter:

2006-present Member: Texas Computing Education Association (TCEA)

1998-1999 Reviewer: TSII University Review Board Member (K12 school standards compliance)

University

2012, Jan. 10 Presenter: “Capturing your Wisdom to Captivate Your Students: Centra” at the Spring Forward into Learning Symposium; Texas A&M University

2011, Nov. Presenter: Touch of Class presentation

2011 Appointed: University Portal College Representative

2010-2012 Member: Distance Education

2009-2010 Member: Information Technology Council (ITC)

2008-2009 Member: TAMU-CC Diversity Committee

2006-2008 Member: TAMU-CC University Faculty Senate

Member: TAMU-CC Faculty Senate Budget Committee

2005-2006 Member: Information Technology Task Force

Task Force: e-mail server / system analysis

2005 Presenter: Island Day’s Touch of Class

2005 Presenter: Inquiry-Based Technology Integration (to English 3360 faculty)

2004-2005 Member: Academic Technology Council (ATC)

Task Force: Portable Computing Initiative at TAMU-CC

2003-2004 Member: Educational Technology Committee

Co-Chair: South Central States Regional Technology Conference

Chair: Portable Computing Initiative at TAMU-CC

2003-2004 Member: Distributed Learning Council

Task Force: Online Course Proposal

Task Force: Website Blueprint Proposal

2002-2003 Member: Texas A&M University System Institute for School-

University Partnerships: The Academy for Educator Development

2002-2003 Member: Educational Technology Committee

Chair: Teaching Learning Technology Roundtable

2002-2003 Member: Distributed Learning Council

College

2011-2012 Member: Academic Strategy Planning Committee

2011-2012 Chair: COE Promotion & Tenure Committee

2010-2011 Chair: COE Promotion & Tenure Committee

2009-2010 Member: COE Technology Committee

2009-2010 Chair: COE Promotion & Tenure Committee

2008-2009 Chair: COE Promotion & Tenure Committee

2008-2009 Reviewer: CEDER Educational Technology article reviewer

2007-2008 Lead: Educational Technology Program Review, TAMU-CC

2006-2008 Member: College of Ed Curriculum Coordinating Committee

2005 Presenter: Collaborative CEDER Poster Presentation for Grad Students

2004-2005 Co-Chair: COE Technology Lab Update Review

Task Lead: HandHeld Computer Lab – Approved by ITC

2002-2004 Lead: PST Technology-Integration

1999-2000 Member: Diversity in Education Issues Committee, TTU

1997-1998 Member: Research Council, TTU

1996-1997 Member: Technology Task Force Committee to Baylor Collaborative, TTU

Department

2008-2009 Chair: Educational Technology Program Review

2008-2009 Member: Department of Special Services Scholarship Committee

2006-2007 Member: Special Education Faculty Search Committee

2003-2006 Consultant: Special Education Grant Proposals with two faculty members

Community

2010-2012 Officer: Corpus Christi Montessori School (CCMS) School Board

2008-2010 Member Corpus Christi Montessori School (CCMS) School Board

2008-2010 Coordinator: Living The Life Ministries Hospitality and Volunteer Coordinator

2008-2009 Project Lead: Corpus Christi Montessori EdTech Service Projects

2006-2007 Member: MAST Facilities Committee

2006-2007 Consultant: CCMS classroom technology integration

2005-2006 Member: Corpus Christi WiFi Roundtable

2004-2006 President: Montessori Association of South Texas (MAST) Board

2003-2005 Co-P.I.: Corpus Christi Montessori Charter School (CCMS) Grant Application

2002-2004 Member: Montessori School of Corpus Christi School Board

1999-2001 Member: Community liaison to Roscoe-Wilson elementary school curriculum coordination committee, Lubbock, TX

1999 Consultant: Requested Inservice Training: Hands-on introduction to WebQuests and HotLists. Consultation and Workshop with Teachers and Administrators, Cavazos Middle School, Lubbock, TX

1999 Trainer: Requested Inservice Training: Hands-on introduction to WebQuests and HotLists. Consultation and Workshop with Students and Food Bank Director, Lubbock, TX

VI. AWARDS & HONORS

Lynch, S. & Elwood, S. (2003, March). “Crayons for Teachers”: Integrating basic applications for K-2. Poster session at the annual meeting of the international Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM. (One of top four poster sessions out of 177 presented.)

Nominated and accepted to the International Who’s Who in Technology, 2000-2001.

Kappa Delta Pi academic honor, 2000.

GlobalLearning educational technology development team service invitation, 1999.

Gertrude Herm Memorial Scholarship, 1997-1998.

Nominated and accepted to Who’s Who in America’s Teachers, 1992-1993.

Master Youth Adviser for Future Leaders of America, 1992.

Minnesota Future Leaders of America, Honorary Member, 1991.

Minnesota Governor’s STAR Program Youth Service Award. 1991.

VII. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)

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