Vita

EDUCATION:

Ph. D. (1998)      University of South Florida, College of Education, Tampa, Florida, Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Instructional Technology.
Ph.D. Dissertation: Effect of Using Repurposed Science Rich Feature Films with Varying Levels of Student Activity on Middle Grades Science Instruction, 1998.

M. Ed. (1988)      University of Central Florida, College of Education, Orlando, Florida, Master of Education, Specializing in Physics/Science Education.

B. S. E. (1981)    University of Florida, College Of Education, Gainesville, Florida, Bachelor of Science in Education, specializing in Science Education.

Also have attended:
  College of the Virgin Islands
  Valencia Community College
  Indian River Community College
  Barry University
  University of Tennessee
  Florida International University
  Florida Junior College

 

EXPERIENCE:

COLLEGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2000-…              Visiting Professor/Instructor, University of North Florida (UNF), College of Education and Human Services,
Jacksonville, FL.

2001 (summer)   Instructor, Furman University, Greenville, SC.

1998-2000         Visiting Professor, University of South Florida (USF), College of Education, Tampa, FL.

1998-1999         Project Manager/Workshop Facilitator, Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT).

1998 (summer)   Instructor, Crummer Business School, Rollins College, Orlando, FL.

1993-1995         Adjunct Instructor. Edison Community College, Naples, FL.

1989 (summer)   Adjunct Instructor. University of Central Florida, Dept. of Physics, Orlando, FL.

 

Courses Taught

Graduate Level

Assessment in the Curriculum, University of North Florida.

Educational Design for Digital Media, University of North Florida.

Educational Technology Systems, University of North Florida.

Instructional Strategies in the Curriculum, University of North Florida.

Interactive Media, University of North Florida.

Literacy and Technology, University of North Florida.

Microcomputers in Education, University of South Florida.

New and Emerging Communication Technologies, Rollins College.

Operation Physics, University of Central Florida.

School Networks, University of South Florida.

Science for Elementary Teachers, University of North Florida.

Teaching Physics Actively, University of North Florida.

Technology for Special Populations, University of North Florida.

Technology in Education, University of North Florida.

Educational Leadership Technology, University of North Florida

 

Undergraduate

Foundations of Science, Edison Community College

Introduction to Educational Technology, University of North Florida

Special Methods: Middle Grades Science, University of North Florida

Special Methods: Secondary Science, University of North Florida

Teaching Methods in the Secondary School Sciences, University of South Florida.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

1996-1998          Science/Technology Teacher, Lely High School, Naples, FL.
Teaching classes in Physics, Physical Science, Tech Studies, and Principals of Technology (Tech Prep Program).

1991-1996          Science/Technology Teacher. East Naples Middle School, Naples, FL.
Teaching classes of Emergent Technology Laboratory and General/Integrated Science. Related Arts department chair and school level Sysop and technology support.

1990-1991          Science Teacher. Immokalee High School, Immokalee, FL.
Teaching classes in Earth Science and Physical Science to grades nine to twelve.

1986-1990          Science Teacher/Science Department Head, Lake Highland Prep. School, Orlando, FL.
Teaching classes in AP Physics, General Physics, Chemistry, and Marine Biology.

1984-1985          Science Teacher. Stonewall Jackson Jr. High School, Orlando, FL.
Teaching classes in Earth and Physical Sciences to eighth and ninth grades.

1981-1984          Science Teacher. A. A. Richards Junior High School, Frederisksted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.
Teaching classes in Earth and Physical Sciences, for eighth and ninth grades.

 

FLORIDA TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Certification Number: 496490

Educational Media Specialist (PreK-12)

Physics (6-12)

Chemistry (6-12)

General Science (5-9)

Earth/Space Science (6-12)

Biology (6-12)

Middle Grades Endorsement

 

Papers and Publications:

 

Books

Keene, N. & Cavanaugh, T. (2009). Tech-Savvy Booktalker: A Guide for 21st Century Educators. Libraries Unlimited. Westport CT.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Literature Circles through Technology. Linworth Publications. Worthington, OH.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). The Digital Reader: Using eBooks in K-12 Education. International Society for Technology in Education Publications. Eugene, OR.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2004). Teaching Science with Science Fiction Films: a guide for Teachers and Media Specialists 2^nd Edition. Linworth Publications. Worthington, OH.

Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Effect of Using Repurposed Science Rich Feature Films with Varying Levels of Student Activity on Middle Grades Science Instruction. Dissertation, University of South Florida. Tampa, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1996). Learning Science with Science Fiction Films. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Dubuque, Iowa.

 

Book Chapters

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Online learning as a form of accommodation. In Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Idea Group Inc. Hershey, PA.

Cavanaugh, T. (2004). Distance learning as a form of accommodation. In Cavanaugh, C. (Ed.), Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends. Idea Group Publishing. Hershey, PA.

 

Articles and Papers

Cavanaugh, T. (2009). Word Clouds – Educational Tools. Florida Reading Journal. V45, N2, Winter 2009, p. 43-47. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. (2009, February 28). Book mapping' offers readers new ways to learn. Florida Times Union, Ask UNF.

Weber, C., Cavanaugh, T., and Stanley, N. (accepted for publication 2009). Using Ebooks to Enrich and Expand Literacy Experiences for Secondary Gifted Readers. Gifted Education Press Quarterly. Winter 2007. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. and Cavanaugh, C. (2008). Interactive Maps for Community in Online Learning. Journal of Computers in the Schools. V25(3-4), 2008, p. 235-242. [Ref]

Gray, A., Rosenblatt, A., Arish, S., Cain, C., Cavanaugh, T., Haid, L., Lee, C., Maier, H., Papier, V., Shumbera, K. Eds. (2008). Differentiating Literacy Instruction. Teachers on the Cutting Edge. Florida Reading Association, 2008.

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Book Covers with Technology Project. The Florida Reading Quarterly. V44, N3, Summer 2008, p. 54-60. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Mapping Literature: Integrating GIS and Reading. Knowledge Quest (web edition), V 36, N4. American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/kqweb/kqarchives/volume36/364/364main.cfm  [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Online Personal Book Cataloging. Florida Reading Quarterly, V44, N3, Spring 2008. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Service Learning Projects though the development of Audio Books in Educational Technology Courses. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. SITE conference, Las Vegas, NV. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. and Cavanaugh, C. (2008). Interactive Maps in Online Educational Technology Courses. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. SITE conference, Las Vegas, NV. [Ref]

Weber, C. and Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Multimedia Technology in Support of Statewide Professional Development in Gifted Education. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. SITE conference, Las Vegas, NV. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Vocabulary Maps. Florida Reading Quarterly, V44, N2, Winter 2007, pp 42-45. [Ref]

Cavanaugh, T., Weber, C. L., Smith, D. (2007). Statewide professional development supporting curriculum reform in gifted education. Florida Educational Leadership, 8(1), 28-32. (Refereed)

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Hands on Handout: Technology-Enhanced Literature Circle Roles; Vocabulary Elaborator^(tech). Library Media Connection, V26, N 3, November/December 2007, pp 50.

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Tools of the Trade: Self-Assessment of Discussion. Library Media Connection, V26, N 2, October 2007, pp 48.

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). EBooks in the Classroom. CBC Features. Children's Book Council.

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Interview with Steve Alten: Author, Teacher, Adolescent Literacy Advocate. Florida Reading Quarterly, V43, N4, Summer 2007, pp 30-33. (Refereed)

Cavanaugh, T. and Weber, C. O. (2007). Using Electronic Versions of Text as a Tool for Differentiating Reading Instruction. Georgia Journal of Reading, V30, N1, Spring 2007, pp 17-21. (Refereed)

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Technology and Phonological Awareness. Florida Reading Quarterly, V43, N3 Spring 2007, pp 26-30.

Cavanaugh, T. and Cavanaugh, C. (2007). Virtual Schools and the School Library Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, San Antonio, TX. March 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Using the Cell Phone for Class Content: An Exploration Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, San Antonio, TX. March 2007

Weber, C and Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Electronic Book Technology and Gifted Readers Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, San Antonio, TX. March 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Technology and Phonological Awareness. Florida Reading Quarterly, V43, N3 Spring 2007, pp 26-30.

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Amazon.com as the Librarian's Assistant for Book Analysis. Multimedia & Internet @ Schools. Information Today, Inc. Melford, NJ. January/February 2007, V14, N1, p 24-27.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Reading and the Cell Phone: An Up and Coming Romance. Florida Reading Quarterly. Winter 2006, V43, N2, p18-22.

Weber, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Promoting Reading: Using EBooks with Gifted and Advanced Readers. Gifted Child Today. Fall 2006, Vol 29, No 4. p 56-63.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Creating a Video Booktalk Kiosk. Library Media Connection. October 2006 V 25, N 2. p56-59.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Bookcrossing Goes to School: Using BookCrossing in a teacher education program for literacy. Bookcrossing Articles, September 11, 2006. http://www.bookcrossing.com/articles 

Barnes, M. B., Barnes, L. W. and Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Putting Action into Classroom-Based Research in NE Florida. F.A.S.T. Journal (Journal of the Florida Association of Science Teachers). Summer 2006.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Book Talk Tech. Florida Reading Quarterly. V42, No. 1,  Winter 2006, pp22-25.

Cavanaugh, C., Al-Rubaee, F., Barnes, M., Barnes, L., & Cavanaugh, T. (2006, March). Action Research Supported by Technology: A Professional Development Program in K-12 Science and Mathematics. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2006 (1). Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006) Using Technology Enhancement in the Literature Circle as an Accommodation for Learners with Special Needs. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). "PowerPoint and Automaticity." Florida Reading Quarterly V41, N4, Summer 2005, pp56-59.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh C. 2005. "Connecting the Media Center and the Science Classroom Using Film." Library Media Connection V23 N6 pp52-54. 2005.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2005). Blogging As A Professional Development Tool (brief paper). Presented at the annual meeting of the E-Learn 2005--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Integrating Literacy And Technology Literacy Instruction In Preservice Education (full paper). Presented at the annual meeting of the E-Learn 2005--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Ebooks: expanding the school library. Library Media Connection V23 N5 pp56-59. 2005.

Cavanaugh, T., Cavanaugh, C, Daniels, L. (2005). A journey of design: developing a technology based unit assessment system: Designing and implementing a teacher education unit assessment system. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Integrating technology literacy standards into literacy instruction in preservice education -- Technology enhanced literature circles. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Technology and the read aloud. Florida Reading Quarterly V41 N2 pp 26-30.

Cavanaugh, T. (2004). Distance learning success factors in the resources-processes-results cycle and the web accessibility. Presented at the annual meeting of the Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. Orlando FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2004). Online picture books - reading resources for all ages and classes. Florida Reading Quarterly V40 N3 pp. 32-35.

Daniel, L., Cavanaugh, T., & O'Farrell, C. (2004). Tasks, tests, and teacher candidates: lessons learned while designing and implementing a teacher education unit assessment system. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Dallas TX.

Daniel, L. O'Farrell, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2004). One institution’s quest to design a unit assessment system: operationalizing what we believe about assessment of teacher candidates.  Presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Chicago IL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2004). Assistive technology and inclusion. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference Atlanta, GA.

Cavanaugh, T. (2004). Using electronic texts as the course textbook. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Atlanta, GA.

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Using ms word to support reading. Florida Reading Quarterly V40 N2 pp. 30-32.

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Talking with a computer: text-to-speech & speech-to-text — Applications across abilities and grade levels. Library Media Connection, V21 N6 pp. 49-52.

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Using ms word to support reading. Florida Reading Quarterly. Volume 40, No. 2, December 2003

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Ebooks for education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Albuquerque, NM. March.

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Ebooks an unknown reading option. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, SITE 2003(1), 1387-1389.

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Online learning as an instructional modification or accommodation for students with disabilities. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, SITE 2003(1), 2366-2368.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2003). Design for educational technology systems course to meet NCATE/ISTE standards in educational technology leadership. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Albuquerque, NM, March.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2003). Teaching educational technology off campus: across town and across borders. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Albuquerque, NM. March.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Ebooks and accommodations. TEACHING Exceptional Children. V 35 N2 NOV/DEC.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Assistive technology: tools to improve instruction. Florida Educational Leadership. V3 N1.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). The need of assistive technology in educational technology.  Educational Technology Review, V10 N1.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2002). Ebooks for education. Computers in the Social Studies Journal, Volume10 Number2, April/June.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Web page evaluation for education. Computers in the Social Studies Journal,Volume10 Number2, April/June.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Science fiction and science. Science Scope, March, NSTA.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Choosing the right digital camera. Learning & Leading with Technology,  V29 N6. ISTE.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Preparing teachers for the inclusion classroom: understanding assistive technology and its role in education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Oxford Round Table: Oxford University, Oxford, Great Britain.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Distance education quality: the resources--practices--results cycle and the standards. Presented at the annual meeting of eLearn, Montreal, Canada, October.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). DVD applications for ESOL. Sunshine State TESOL Messenger, March.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). College website review and revision for accessibility. Presented at the annual meeting of eLearn, Montreal, Canada, October.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Web/CD hybrid model for distance learning. Presented at the annual meeting of eLearn, Montreal, October.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Ebooks for education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Nashville, TN, March.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2002). Training the trainers: technology for district ESOL specialists. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Nashville, TN, March.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Building an educational technology masters degree program with ISTE/NCATE standards as the foundation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Nashville, TN, March.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2002). College website review and revision. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Nashville, TN, March.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Distance learning pedagogy: a staff development series for faculty.  Presented at the annual meeting of the WebNet, Orlando, FL, November.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Web page evaluation for education. Presented at the annual meeting of the WebNet, Orlando, FL, November.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Strategies for assessing student writing in a paperless distance learning environment. Presented at the annual meeting of the WebNet, Orlando, FL, November.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). An introduction to assistive technology online. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Higher Education Teaching and Learning (ICHETL), Jacksonville , FL, April.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). The need for assistive technology in educational technology. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference Orlando, FL, March.
*SITE award, Best Paper in Special Education.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Standards of practice online workshop. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Orlando, FL, March.

Cavanaugh, C., Cavanaugh, T., Burkett, R., & Boulware, Z. (2001). Comparison of face-to-face and online instruction for introduction to educational technology courses for educators. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Orlando, FL, March.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2001). Effective presentation design. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Orlando, FL, March.

Nutta, J, Cavanaugh, T., & Cavanaugh, C. (2000). Technology on a tight budget. Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Messenger, Spring.

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Prospectus for an online assistive technology class. Presented at the annual meeting of WebNet San Antonio, TX, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2000). Online forum for preservice educators. WebNet San Antonio, TX, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2000). Developing a school network course. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Diego, CA, February.

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Interactive PowerPoint for education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, San Diego, CA, February

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2000). Digital photography for math and science. Presented at the annual meeting of the MSET San Diego, CA, February.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Web-enhanced professional development for educators. Presented at the annual meeting of WebNet Honolulu, HI, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1999). Standards and instructional tools via web and CD. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE), Tampa, Florida.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Using repurposed science rich feature films in science instruction. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE), Tampa, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1998). Baking a magnetic field display. The Physics Teacher, February.

Cavanaugh, T. 1997. Digital cameras in education. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference for Technology in Education (ICTE), Oslo, Norway, 1997.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). Alginate option. Journal of Geologic Education, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1997). Educational applications for digital cameras. Technology Connection, November.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1997). Shake and bake magnetic fields. Science Scope, November.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1997). Digital cameras, ready, aim, click. MultiMedia Schools, October.

 

Media Interviews

Book Mapping for “In Context.” WJCT Radio. October 29, 2008.

Interview on Assistive Technology: Allen, T. H. (2007). Terry Cavanaugh Speaks. Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD ). Washington DC. January 2007 http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/displayNewsletter.php?newsletterID=10042

Interview concerning the use of ebooks as textbooks (2008). Zack Stine, WBDO News Orlando.

 

Educational writings: handbooks, manuals, and guides

Co-author of Digital Camera Training Guide for Education, Casio, 1996

Developer of Technology Laboratory Modules for the Middle School, Collier County

Telecommunications, 1994.
Weather Technology, 1994.
WWW Homepage, 1995.

Co-author of Science Project Handbook Collier County Public Schools 1993, 1995, 1997.

Technical Writer for US Department of Energy, Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education at HAZWRAP, writing curriculum and activities for Office of Environmental Management Road Show. 1994.

Author/co-author of U.S. Department of Energy educational publications:

Soda Bottle Hydrology 1993 (Author).
Risk Assessment and Energy Choices 1994 (Co-author).
Recycle Game 1994 (Co-author).
Waste-To-Energy Laboratory 1994 (Co-author).
An Exercise in Using the U.S. EPA's Hazard Ranking System 1994 (Co-author).
Transporting Radioactive Waste: An Engineering Activity 1994 (Co-author).

Member of Writing Team for Physics Day - Amusement Park Physics, 1987-1988.

 

Product Reviews

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Start-to-Finish Core Content. Learning & Leading with Technology. February 2007 V34 N5 pp. 41-42.

Books

Niess, M. (2008). Microsoft Office for Teachers. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
O’Hara, K. E. (2007) Instructional Technology: Developing Literacies Across Curriculums. McGraw-Hill

(2007) Assistive Technology for You and Me. Merrill Education / Prentice Hall

(2004) Assistive Technology. Columbus, OH. Pearson Education.

Journals

(2005) Voice Recognition as an Assistive Technology. Bloomington, IN: Tech Trends

Technology Products

2007: StoryTown with Sample Data. Harcourt eProducts

2007: Scholastic BookFlix. Scholastic.

 

Professional Development, Workshops or Sessions Presented at Professional Meetings:

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Webinar: Literature Circles Through Technology. Linworth @ The Forefront Webinar Series. October 21, 2008. [Invited]

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Using Digital Maps in Reading Activities: Bookmapping. Florida Reading Association Conference. Orlando, FL. September 6, 2008.

Hall, K., Williams, L., Cavanaugh, T. (2008). FRQ Welcomes you to Write. Florida Reading Association Conference. Orlando, FL. September 6, 2008.

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). GIS, Google Maps, and More for Literacy Projects. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). San Antonio, TX. June 2, 2008.

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). BookMapping - Longitude and Latitude of Reading Through Geomapping Activities. Internet@Schools East 2008, April 7-8, Arlington, VA

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Story Mapping with Google Maps and More. Florida Educational Technology  Conference (FETC). Orlando, FL. January 2008

Cavanaugh, T. (2008). Creating Video Booktalks with PhotoStory. Florida Educational Technology  Conference (FETC). Orlando, FL. January 2008

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Virtual Schools and the School Library (update). Virtual School Symposium (NACOL),  November 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Developing an Electronic Text Reading Center. Florida Reading Association (FRA) Conference. Orlando, FL September 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Florida Adolescent Reading Book Map. Florida Reading Association (FRA) Conference. Orlando, FL September 2007

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2007). Service Learning Projects in Instructional Technology Courses. Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE). Orlando, FL September 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007) Literature Circles for 21st Century Skills, workshop. Williamson County Schools, Franklin, TN. August 2007

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2007). Science in Science Fiction.  Presented at the LibraryCon, Jacksonville Public Libraries. Jacksonville, FL July 2007.

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Literature Circles for 21st Century Skills. National Education Computing Conference (NECC). Atlanta, GA. June 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Taking Booktalks to the Next Level: Creating Video Booktalks. National Education Computing Conference (NECC). Atlanta, GA. June 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Book presentation on The Digital Reader: Using eBooks in K-12 Education.  International Society for Technology in Education Publications. National Education Computing Conference (NECC). Atlanta, GA. June 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Technology Enhanced Literature Circles International Reading Association (IRA), International Conference, Toronto, Canada

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). eBooks - Resources for Digital Reading International Reading Association (IRA), International Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Writing for the Florida Reading Association. Florida Reading Association Leadership Meeting, Orlando, FL. June 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). Web Publishing for Reading Councils. Florida Reading Association Leadership Meeting, Orlando, FL. June 2007

Cavanaugh, T., Barnes, L. W., Barnes, M. B. , Wade, S. D. and Kelley , B. (2007). Teacher as "Action" Researcher - How to Do It! National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). St. Louis Missouri. March 2007

Cavanaugh, T. (2007). 5 Easy Steps to Digital Photo Story-telling Florida Educational Technology  Conference (FETC). Orlando, FL. January 2007

Cavanaugh, T., Cavanaugh, C., Hall, K. McCrudden, M. and Syverud, S. M. (2006). Reading, Reading Material, and Research. Florida Educational Research Association Conference (FERA), Jacksonville, FL. November 2006.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Virtual Schools and the School Library. Virtual School Symposium (NACOL), Plano TX. November 2006

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Creating Video Booktalks with Photostory. Southeast International Reading Association (IRA) Regional Conference. Mobile, AL. October 2006

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Assisting the Reluctant and Remedial Reader with Electronic Texts. Florida Reading Association (FRA) Conference. Orlando, FL October 2006.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Five Steps in Creating Video Booktalks. Florida Reading Association (FRA) Conference. Orlando, FL October 2006.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). eBooks: Resources for Reading in the Classroom. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Education Computing Conference (NECC). San Diego, CA. July 2006

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Action Research with Technology. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Education Computing Conference (NECC). San Diego, CA. July 2006

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Technology Enhanced Literature Circles. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Secondary Reading Council (FLSRC) Conference. Miami, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2006). Digital Imaging Projects for Students. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC). Orlando FL.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Action Research with Technology: Blogs, Video, Spreadsheets and More. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC). Orlando FL.

Barnes, M. B., Barnes, L. W. and Cavanaugh, T. (2006) Inquiring into Teacher Best Practices through Action Research Partnerships. Presented at the 17th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville , FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2006). Service Learning Project in a Graduate Instructional Technology Course.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, Orlando, FL

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). The Digital Reader: Using eBooks in K-12 Education - Book introduction with ISTE Press. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Education Computing Conference (NECC). Philadelphia, PA.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Technology Enhanced Literature Circles. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Secondary Reading Council (FLSRC) Conference. Bradenton, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Assisting the Reluctant and Remedial Reader with Electronic Texts.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Secondary Reading Council (FLSRC) Conference. Bradenton, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). eBooks Scaffolds to Literacy. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC). Orlando FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2005). Assisting the Reluctant and Remedial Reader with Electronic Texts. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Federation Division for Learning Disability (FF-DLD) Conference. Orlando FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2004). eBooks Expanding the Classroom Library. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Reading Association, Orlando Florida 2004.

Cavanaugh T. (2004). eBooks: Resources for Reading in the Content Area. Presented at the annual meeting of the Schultz Center Technology Conference. Jacksonville FL 2004.

Cavanaugh T. (2004). eBooks: Expanding the School Library. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Education Computing Conference (NECC). New Orleans LA.

Cavanaugh T. (2004). eBooks for Active Science Learning. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA). Atlanta GA 2004.

Cavanaugh T. (2003). eBooks. Presented at the annual meeting of ATEN Winter Conference: Racing Into Technology 2003.

Cavanaugh, T. (2003). Digital Camera Applications for Special Education. Presented at the annual meeting of ATEN Winter Conference: Racing Into Technology 2003.

Cavanaugh T. (2003). eBooks a digital text accommodation & modification. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Convention (FETC): Orlando, FL

Cavanaugh T. (2003). Making eBooks for Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Convention (FETC): Orlando, FL 2003.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Assistive Technology for ESOL Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Regional TESOL: Atlanta, GA. 2002

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). EBooks and ESOL. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Regional TESOL: Atlanta, GA. 2002

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Technology Tools for Reading and Writing. Presented at the annual meeting of the South Regional TESOL: Atlanta, GA. 2002

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Text-to-Speech: Applications Across Abilities and Grade Levels. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC): San Antonio, TX 2002

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). E-Booking: New Applications for Digital Text in the Classroom. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC): San Antonio, TX 2002

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Technology tools applied for ESOL. Presented at the meeting of the Adult ESOL Task Force:  Jacksonville , FL, March 2002.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Digital Camera Applications. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC): Orlando, FL, 2002.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Website evaluation & redesign. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC): Orlando, FL, 2002.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). eBooks and accommodations. Presented at the annual meeting of the ATEN (Assistive Technology Education Network) Winter Tech Conference, Sanford, FL, Feb

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Digital Cameras with Special Populations. Presented at the annual meeting of the ATEN (Assistive Technology Education Network) Winter Tech Conference, Sanford, FL, Feb.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). E-Books. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Division for Learning Disabilities (FFDLD) Jacksonville, FL, Jan.

Cavanaugh, T. (2002). Assistive Technology for Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Division for Learning Disabilities (FFDLD) Jacksonville, FL, Jan. 2002.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Effective Presentation Design. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Standards of Practice: online educator in-service workshop on curriculum standards and technology applications, Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Educational Applications of Digital Cameras. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Chicago, IL.

Cavanaugh, C, & Cavanaugh, T. (2001). SMIL with Real. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Chicago, IL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Exciting Electricity with Accommodations. Workshop presented for FDLRS, Jacksonville, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Evaluating Websites for Student Learning. Presented at the annual meeting of the Sunshine State TESOL, St. Petersburg, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Technology for Reading and Writing Presented at the annual meeting of the Sunshine State TESOL, St. Petersburg, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Digital Cameras in Math Education Classrooms. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Teaching Mathematics (NCTM), Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Assistive Technology for all Classrooms. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Federation Division for Learning Disabilities (FFDLD), Jacksonville, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Assistive Technology Material and Strategies for All Classrooms. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL,(2001).

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Developing A Dual Enrollment Course In Educational Technology. Published in the proceedings of Florida Professional Development Schools (PDS) Colloquium, Tampa, FL, 2000.

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Interactive PowerPoints. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Atlanta, GA.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (2000).  Developing a College Course on School Networks. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Atlanta, GA,. 

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Standards of Practice. On-line workshop for the Suncoast Area Teacher Training (SCATT), Tampa, FL.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Internet in Education. Invited workshop for the Suncoast Area Teacher Training (SCATT), Tampa, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Digital Cameras in Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Sunshine State TESOL conference, Daytona Beach, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2001). Enhancing Word-processing. Presented at the annual meeting of the Sunshine State TESOL conference, Daytona Beach, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (2000). Encarta Africana. Workshop for the Area Centers Educational Enhancement (AACE), Bradenton, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1998-2000). Internet in Education, Digital Cameras, Math and Science with Technology, Assistive/Adaptive Technology, Assessment with Technology, One-Computer Classroom, Digital Photography I & II, EcoVentures. Presented for teacher professional training for the Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT), Tampa, FL, 1998-2000.

Nutta, J., Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1999). Technology Integration on a Tight Budget. Presented at the annual meeting of the Sunshine State TESOL conference, Orlando, FL, 1999.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Digital Cameras. Presented at the annual meeting of the Sunshine State TESOL conference, Orlando, FL, 1999.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Development and Evaluation of Technology-based Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Core Knowledge conference, Orlando, FL, 1999.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Science with Science Fiction. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Interactive Presentations. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Web Page Creation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1999). Internet in Education. Workshop presented for Florida Area Centers for Educational Enhancement (ACEE), FL.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Assessment with Technology. Workshop presented for Florida Area Centers for Educational Enhancement (ACEE), FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Interactive Presentations. Presented at the annual meeting of the Highlands District Education Fair, Sebring, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1998). Digital Cameras. Presented at the annual meeting of the Highlands District Education Fair, Sebring, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1998). CD-ROM development & application. Presented at the annual meeting of the Highlands District Education Fair, Sebring, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, C & Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Searching the Web. Presented at the annual meeting of the Highlands District Education Fair, Sebring, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1998). Teaching Science with Science Fiction.  Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Tampa, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, C. & Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Internet and Science. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Tampa, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Interactive Presentation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Tampa, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, T. (1998). Enhancing Science with Technology. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Tampa, FL, October.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). Science on the Internet. Workshop presented for Whitaker Center for Science, Math & Technology, Naples, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). USGS an Educational Resource. Workshop presented for Whitaker Center for Science, Math & Technology, Naples, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). DNA in the Classroom. Workshop presented for Whitaker Center for Science, Math & Technology, Naples, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). Education Authors Workshop. Workshop presented for Whitaker Center for Science, Math & Technology, Naples, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1995-1997). MS Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Multimedia, and Electronic gradebook. Training workshops presented as District Technology Trainer, Collier County, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). Teaching Science with Science Fiction. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers Convention, Panama City, 1997; Key West, FL, 1996.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). Digital Cameras in Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, FL, 1997.

Cavanaugh, T. (1997). Introduction to HTML and WWW. Presented at the annual meeting of the Collier Technology in Education Conference (CTEC), Naples, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1994-1996).  Active Energy and Environment Lessons, Soda Bottle Hydrology Workshop, and exhibit Presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association: National - St. Louis, MO, 1996; Philadelphia, PA, 1995; Regional - San Antonio TX, 1995: Portland, OR, 1994; Las Vegas, NV, 1994.

Cavanaugh, T. (1994). Environmental Activities. Presented at the annual meeting of the EnvironMental Fair Oak Ridge, TN.

Cavanaugh, T. (1994). Computer Usage & Multimedia. Workshop series presented for Collier County Middle School Teachers, Naples, FL.

Cavanaugh, T. (1993). Soda Bottle Hydrology Presentation. Presentation for the Department of Energy, HAZWRAP, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. July.

Cavanaugh, T. & Cavanaugh, C. (1992). Using Science Fiction Films to Teach Science. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers Convention.

Brennan, J. & Cavanaugh, T. (1988). Operation Physics. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers Convention.

Cavanaugh, T. (1988). Amusement Park Physics. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers Convention.

Cavanaugh, T. (1988). Video Camera Use in Physics. Invited workshop presented for Central Florida Association of Physics Teachers.

Instructional Technology Products:

Digital video series for professional development on Supporting Curriculum Reform in Gifted Education for FL DOE/WOGI, 2007

Florida Teen Book Map Project for the Florida Reading Association, 2007-

Developer of resource web site for the WOGI (Working on Gifted Issues) grant, http://www.unfwogi.com, 2006.

Project manager for developing the online instructional resource “Teacher’s Guide for Action Research,” http://www.nefstem.org/teacher_guide/intro/index.htm, 2005. 

Developer of poetry author web site for Steffani H. Gilligan, http://thepoetrylady.com, 2006

Developer of author web site for Gigi Morales David, http://www.gigimoralesdavid.com, 2005.

Developer of ancillary book materials (chapter presentations) for M. D. Roblyer’s Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 4th edition, 2005.

Developer of NEFTEM Web site, http://www.nefstem.org, 2004.

Technology Enhanced Literature Circles
http://www.drscavanaugh.org/lit_cir/tech_enhanced_lit_cir.htm, 2004

Technology Editor for Florida Reading Quarterly -
www.flreads.org, 2004.

Main designer for COEHS’ Digital Unit Assessment System. 2004.

Developer of "eBooks" online site and associated CD for instruction, www.drscavanaugh.org/ebooks/, 2003.

Developer of eBRS = eBook Reading Strategies web site.
http://www.drscavanaugh.org/ebooks/ebrs/intro.htm, 2003.

Developer of Digital Dioramas
http://drscavanaugh.org/digitalcamera/diorama/diorama_panorama.htm, 2003.

Developer of "Digital Cameras in Education" web site,
www.drscavanaugh.org/digitalcameras, (2001)

NEFEC's "Introduction to Assistive Technology" on-line workshop. 2002-2003

Developer of “Virtual Tour of Timucuan Preserve,” for the US Park Service, 2002.

UNF’s College of Education Web, http://www.unf.edu/coehs, reconstructed to W3C AAA accessibility rating, 2002.

“Assistive Educational Technology” web site, http://www.unf.edu/~tcavanau/research/aet/index.htm, 2001.

Developer of "Digital Cameras in Education" web site, http://typhoon.coedu.usf.edu/~tcavanau/camera/index.htm, 2001. 

Developer of “Drs. Cavanaugh” web site,
http://www.drscavanaugh.org,  2001.

Urban Teachers Residency Program (UTRP) Resource Suite, 2001.

Creator of on-line workshop on "Standards of Practice: using technology in teaching,” for SCATT, Tampa, FL, 2000.

Developer of Professional Development School web pages for University of South Florida, http://www.coedu.usf.edu/pds/, 1998-2000.

Web creator for The Cruise Company web site, http://www.cruiseshipco.com,  Orlando, FL, 1999-2000.

Developer of Weightman Middle School web pages, http://199.164.107.18/, 1998.

Co-developer of Guide to Distance Learning CD-ROM produced by the Florida Center of Instructional Technology, Tampa, FL, 1998.

Co-developer of Environmental Field Trips CD-ROMs produced by Collier County Public Schools, 1998.
CREW Trust & Rookery Bay

Developer of Online Science Fair Guide web site for students and teachers, http://www.sciencerules.org/scifair/scihome.htm, 1997. *Cited by Multimedia Schools as an exemplary resource.

Developer of Lely High School web pages, 1996.

Developer of Safety in the Science Classroom software, produced by Collier County Public Schools, 1995.

Developer of East Naples Middle School web pages, 1994.

Collier County Video Presentation of how to use equipment for elementary and middle school science teachers, 1991.

 

Professional Activities and Awards

 

Member of the following:

Association For the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Sunshine State TESOL of Florida

National Science Teachers Association

Florida Association of Science Teachers

Kappa Delta Pi

 

SERVICE

University:

UNF:
University Committees: University Technology (2008-); Distance Learning (2002-), Web Advisory (2005-), Web Design (2005-); Disabled Resource Center Technology (2006-)
College Committees; Technology, Assessment System, Marketing,
Department Committees: Specialist Development, Continuous Quality Improvement, Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education. Foundations/Technology/K12
Special Committees: Core, Special Masters, International Advancement

USF:
University Committees: Professional Development Schools, Secondary Steering, College of Education, 1998-2000. Development, College of Education Resources and Leadership.

State:

State Instructional Materials Committee (SIMC) for the 2007-2008 K-12 Reading Adoption, Vice-Chair.

Reviewer for state Laptop Initiatives Grant 2006, 2007.

Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) Program Review Committee 2005-

Florida Reading Quarterly Technology Editor 2004-

Assistive Technology Education Network (ATEN) Advisory Board Member, 2004-

National/International:

Member at Large for International Society for Technology in Education's (ISTE) Special Education Technology Special Interest Group (SETSIG). 2008-

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) coordinator and facilitator for the AT Playground at the international conference in Orlando, FL, 2006.

Peer Reviewer for Journal: TechTrends, journal of Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), 2005-

Follett Advisory Board - Software, 2004-2005

Follett Advisory Board - Technology, 2006-

Local/Regional:

Karples Manuscript Museum Advisory Board Member, 2002-2006.

Florida Science high school course Curriculum Consultant, Hillsborough County, 1998.

Whitaker Center Advisory Board, Naples, 1995-1998.

School level FIRNtech, Lely High School & East Naples Middle School, 1995-1998.

Collier County Schools District technology trainer, 1994-1997.

Science Fair 2000, Collier/Lee County, 1997.

Collier County Public Schools Technology Committee, Naples, FL 1994-1996.

Technology implementation and support group member, 1994-1996.

Grant writing committee, East Naples Middle School, 1995-1996.

Imaginarium Science Education Consultant, Ft. Myers, 1995.

Collier Automotive Exhibit Design Team (Sprockets to Rockets). 1993.

School Science Fair Coordinator, 1988-1990.

School Curriculum Planning Committee member, 1988-1990.

Inservice

Mapping Technology and Literature
St. Johns County, Pacetti Bay Middle School (May 2008)

Reading Technology and Literature Circles in-service presentations, Duval County Schools. 2005-2007.
West Riverside Elementary (2005)
West Jacksonville Elementary (2006)
Parkwood Heights Elementary (2006)
Fishweir Elementary (2007)
Englewood Elementary (2007)

Literature Circles and Technology
Franklin School District, Franklin, TN (Aug. 2007)

eBooks and Technology for Literature Circles – Technology Trainer Institute
Franklin School District, Franklin, TN (Aug. 2007)

Improving Instruction: Learning Styles and Technology
Florida Costal School of Law, Jacksonville FL. Sept. 2006.

 

Honors and Awards

Invited panelist for International Oxford Round Table on Balancing National and State Curricula: Trends and Choices, 2008

Finalist for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award 2006-2007

U.S. State Department – U.S. Speakers Program: Kuwait – Assistive Technology and Education, 2004.

Invited panelist for International Oxford Round Table on human rights concerning persons with disabilities, 2002.

SITE Conference, Best Paper in the area of Special Education, 2001.

US Department of Energy Environmental Management Representative at National Science Teachers Association Conventions, 1994-1996.

Project Explores Member for Weather Satellite Education. 1994.

US Department of Energy Teacher Research Associate at HAZWRAP, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Summer, 1993.

Collier County Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist. 1993.

NSTA/Science Screen Reports National Award for "Destination Moon: Teaching Science with Science Fiction Video” lesson, 1992.

NSTA/Science Screen Reports National Award for "Star Trek Cells" video/lesson (co-writer), 1991.

Air Force Association award for Math and Science Teaching. 1988.

 

Grants Awarded:

Recipient, College professional development grants, 2001-2003.

CASIO TEAMS Grant for Digital Cameras in Math & Science, 1997.

Collier Education Foundation Technology Grant for Short Range Radio Stations for High School, 1997.

Collier County State of Florida Technology Incentive Grant, committee member, 1994.

Collier Education Foundation Mini Grant for Temporary Shelters, 1994.

Collier Education Foundation Technology Grant for Weather Technology, 1994.

Collier Education Foundation Mini Grant for Energy of Motion. 1993-1994.

US Department of Energy Follow Up Grant, 1993.

Collier Education Foundation Mini Grant for Using Close Captioning to Increase Reading Ability, 1992.

Collier Education Foundation Mini Grant for Topographic Maps of our Area, 1991.