Susan Elwood
Associate Professor, College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Faculty Center 252
6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5818
(361) 825-2407
susan.elwood@tamucc.edu
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 |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technology integration within K-16 environments, including
- digital social networks based upon a socio-cultural theoretical framework
- portable computing environments
- project-based service learning
- electronic portfolios
Professional Experience
| 2002 – present | Assistant Professor, Educational Technology Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX |
| 1998-2000 | Co-Principle Investigator, Director, Web Developer Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX |
| 1996-1998 | Instructor – Applications of Technology in Elementary
Education Texas Tech University, Lubbock |
1992-1996 |
Multimedia Instructor American School Foundation of Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico |
| 1989-1992 | Home Economics Teacher & Future Leaders of America
Advisor Nicollet Public Schools, Nicollet, MN |
| 1988-1989 | Management Trainee Gantos Clothing, Roseville |
TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
Selected Curriculum Innovations
- Exploratory to Experiential Progressive Curriculum in envisioning Digital
Social Network curriculum 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
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES
Publications / Scholarly Works
Book Chapters
Elwood, S. (January, 2008). Gaining momentum towards embedding ubiquitous technologies. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration. 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. 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. 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. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
International - Refereed Journal Articles
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., 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.
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.
Publications / Scholarly Works In Press
Manuscripts In Process
Elwood, S. Towards a socio-cultural design for integrating Web 2.0 technologies in K-16 projects. Invitation for submission to the Journal of Computing in Education.
Elwood, S. Integrating Web 2.0 into preservice teacher education: Promise & pitfalls.
Web Productions
Zipprich, M., Elwood, S. (2005). ePatternBooks.org. Retrieved August 15, 2007, from ePatternbooks.org Web site: http://www.epatternbooks.org
Elwood, S. (2003, October). Crayons4Teachers.org. Retrieved August 15, 2007, from Crayons4Teachers.org Web site: http://www.crayons4teachers.org
Professional Conference Refereed Presentations
International Presentations
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.
Regional Presentations
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. (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
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. 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
Escobar, Susan. (2008). Title here. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Committee member.
Kesterson, Misty. (2008). Title here. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Committee member.
Selected Masters Thesis 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
-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.
SERVICE
National
1997-2000 |
Reviewer: |
Prentice Hall, Columbus, OH |
State
2006-present |
Member: |
Texas Computing Education Association
(TCEA) |
1998-1999 |
Reviewer: |
TSII University Review Board Member (K12 school standards compliance)
|
University
2006-2008 |
Member: |
TAMU-CC University Faculty Senate 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
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 |
Consultant: |
Technology Task Force Committee to Baylor Collaborative, TTU |
Department
2006-2007 |
Member: |
Special Education Faculty Search Committee |
2003-2006 |
Member: |
Special Education Grant Proposals with two faculty members |
Community
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 |
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
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)