About Dr. Wright
Below is a select portion of Dr. Wright's CV. Her entire CV is available at the bottom of this page.
Sample of Courses TaughtAIL 600 Integration of Technology in Education and Training
AIL 601 Principles of Instructional Technology AIL 689 Practicum in Educational Technology CAT 531 Computer Based Instructional Technologies CAT 534 Issues and Trends in Educational Technology CSE 693 Advanced Workshop in Secondary Education: Seminar in Educational Technology Course Descriptions Academic DegreesPh.D., The University of Alabama, 1999. Instructional Leadership/Technology.
M.A., The University of Alabama, 1994. Communications. B.A. Morehead State University, 1981. Communications. |
Professional Experiences
Professor, The College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2012 - 2022 (Retired - Professor Emerita).
Interim Department Chair, Curriculum & Instruction, 2012 - 2013.
Associate Professor, The College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2007 – 2012.
Assistant Professor, The College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2001 – 2007.
Interim Department Chair, Curriculum & Instruction, 2012 - 2013.
Associate Professor, The College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2007 – 2012.
Assistant Professor, The College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2001 – 2007.
Selected Publications
J. Coleman, Rice, M., Wright, V. (2018). Educator communities of practice on Twitter. Journal of Interactive Online Learning,16 (1). Retrieved from http://www.ncolr.org/issues/jiol/v16/n1/5/.
Hardin, J., & Wright, V.(2017). E-portfolio assessment: A mixed-methods study of one Instructional Leadership program’s assessment system. Research in the Schools,24(1), 63-79. Price, G., Wright, V., & Rice, M. (2014). Determining the impact of an integrated triadic model on TPACK development in preservice teachers. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 30(4), 1-11. Matherson, L., Hammonds, L., Wright, V., & Wilson, E. (2013). Gateway tools: Five tools to allow teachers to overcome barriers to technology integration. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 80(1), 36-40. Wright, V., & Burnham, J. (2012). Cyberbullying prevention: The development of virtual scenarios for education. The Professional Counselor: Research and Practice,2(2), 169-177. Wilson, E., Wright, V., Matherson, L.& Inman, C. (2011). Retooling the social studies classroom for the next generation. The Social Studies, 102 (2), 65-72. (The Social Studies most downloaded article in 2012.) Burnham, J., Hooper, L., & Wright, V. (2010). Tools for Dossier Success: A Guide for Promotion and Tenure. New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Publishing. Wilson, E. & Wright, V., & Inman, C. (2010). Tradition and innovation: The intersections of technology in the social studies. In Besnoy, K., & Clarke, L. (Eds)High-Tech Teaching: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom (p. 178-224). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, Inc. Wright, V. (2010). Professional development and the master technology teacher: The evolution of one partnership. Education, 131(4), 139-146. Wilson, E., & Wright, V. (2010). Images over time: The intersection of social studies through technology, content, and pedagogy. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education,10(2). Retrieved fromhttp://www.citejournal.org/vol10/iss2/socialstudies/article1.cfm. Hodge, L., & Wright, V. (2010). Using digital storytelling in teacher learning: Weaving common threads. Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom,2(1), 25-35. Wright, V., Burnham, J., Inman, C., & Ogorchock, H. (2009). Cyberbullying: Using virtual scenarios to educate and raise awareness. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 26(1), p. 35-42. Wright, V., & Wilson, E. (2009). Using technology in the social studies classroom: The journey of two teachers. The Journal of Social Studies Research,33(2), 133-154. Wright, V., Sunal, C., & Wilson, E. (Eds.) (2006). Research on Enhancing the Interactivity of Online Learning. Greenwish, CT: Information Age Publishing. |
Selected Presentations
McMath, J., Rice, M., Wright, V.(2018, April). The Gray Digital Divide: A State Theory Analysis of Technology Adoption by Older Adults. Presentation to the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences (AABSS), Las Vegas, NV.
Wright, V., Matherson, L., Wilson, E., & Hammack, R. (2017, November). 21stCentury Gaming in the Social Studies: Exploring Breakout Edu. Presentation to the National Council of the Social Studies (NCSS), San Francisco, CA.
McNeill, L., Wright, V., Rice, M. (2016, June). Advantages and Barriers to Using Social Media in Online Education. Presentation to the Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, SC.
Wright, V., Hayes, A., Inman, C., Matherson, L., Wilson, E., Sears, M. (2014). Benefits and limitations of BYOD: Views from the field. Presented to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Atlanta, GA.
Price, G., Wright, V., & Rice, M. (2013, June). Impact of Integrated TPACK Development Approach on Preservice Teachers. Presentation to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), San Antonio, TX.
Odom-Bartel, B., & Wright, V. (2012, March). Distance Education and Students’ Community Engagement: A Faculty Perspective. Presentation to the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education conference, Austin, TX.
Wilson, E., & Wright, V. (2011, April). Teachers and technology: From the university to the social studies classroom. Presentation to national meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA.
Inman, C., & Wright, V. (2011, March). Pre-service teachers: Virtual worlds as a 21st century learning tool. Presentation for international meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Nashville, TN.
Burnham, J., Wright, V., & Houser, R. (2010, June). Using virtual world (Second Life) scenarios to deal with cyberbullying in middle school. Presentation to the national meeting of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), Boston, MA.
Wright, V., Burnham, J., Inman, C., & Ogorchock, H. (2009, July). Cyberbullying: Using Virtual Scenarios to Educate and Raise Awareness. Presentation at the national meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Washington, D.C.
Wright, V. , Wilson, E , & Dixon, C. (2009, February). The Master Technology Teacher Program: A Partnership for the Next Generation. Presentation to the national meeting of the Holmes Partnership, Jacksonville, FL.
Wright, V., Matherson, L., Wilson, E., & Hammack, R. (2017, November). 21stCentury Gaming in the Social Studies: Exploring Breakout Edu. Presentation to the National Council of the Social Studies (NCSS), San Francisco, CA.
McNeill, L., Wright, V., Rice, M. (2016, June). Advantages and Barriers to Using Social Media in Online Education. Presentation to the Distance Learning Administration Conference, Jekyll Island, SC.
Wright, V., Hayes, A., Inman, C., Matherson, L., Wilson, E., Sears, M. (2014). Benefits and limitations of BYOD: Views from the field. Presented to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Atlanta, GA.
Price, G., Wright, V., & Rice, M. (2013, June). Impact of Integrated TPACK Development Approach on Preservice Teachers. Presentation to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), San Antonio, TX.
Odom-Bartel, B., & Wright, V. (2012, March). Distance Education and Students’ Community Engagement: A Faculty Perspective. Presentation to the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education conference, Austin, TX.
Wilson, E., & Wright, V. (2011, April). Teachers and technology: From the university to the social studies classroom. Presentation to national meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA.
Inman, C., & Wright, V. (2011, March). Pre-service teachers: Virtual worlds as a 21st century learning tool. Presentation for international meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Nashville, TN.
Burnham, J., Wright, V., & Houser, R. (2010, June). Using virtual world (Second Life) scenarios to deal with cyberbullying in middle school. Presentation to the national meeting of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), Boston, MA.
Wright, V., Burnham, J., Inman, C., & Ogorchock, H. (2009, July). Cyberbullying: Using Virtual Scenarios to Educate and Raise Awareness. Presentation at the national meeting of the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Washington, D.C.
Wright, V. , Wilson, E , & Dixon, C. (2009, February). The Master Technology Teacher Program: A Partnership for the Next Generation. Presentation to the national meeting of the Holmes Partnership, Jacksonville, FL.
Awards
2014 College of Education McCrory Faculty Excellence Award for Service
2012-2013 Outstanding Content Expert, College of Continuing Studies Designated OCE 2012-2014 Leadership University cohort participant, The University of Alabama 2011 Outstanding Research Award Recipient, the Alabama Counseling Association -- Cyberbullying: Emergent concerns for adolescents and challenges for school counselors, Burnham, J., Wright, V., & Houser, R. 2009 Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award Recipient, Awarded by The University of Alabama’s National Alumni Association. |
2009 Best Paper Recipient from International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators (SIGTE) -- Cyberbullying: Using virtual scenarios to educate and raise awareness, Wright, V., Burnham, J., Inman, C., & Ogorchock, H.
2007 W. Ross Palmer Service to Students Award Recipient, Awarded by the University of Alabama College of Education Board of Advisors
2005 Academic Excellence Award Recipient; Awarded by the University of Alabama College of Education’s Capstone Education Society
2005 Best Paper Recipient from International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators (SIGTE) -- From preservice to inservice teaching: A study of technology integration, Wright, V. & Wilson, E.
2005 Wright, V. & Wilson, E. (2005) Social Studies Methods Course at the University of Alabama—Historical Field Trip; featured in the Gallery of Exemplary Practices in Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education,5,(1).
2005 Barker, S., Wright, K., Wright, V. & Whitehill, B. (2005). Basic Athletic Training 3D (CAI—interactive CD-ROM). Cramer Products: Gardner, KS.
Winner of 2005 National Athletic Trainer’s Association Multimedia Award – Commercial category.
1999 The University of Alabama College of Education Excellence in Research by a Doctoral Student Award Recipient
1999 Outstanding Graduate Student Award Recipient for the Instructional Technology Program, the University of Alabama
1999 Outstanding Graduate Student Award Recipient from the University of Alabama Honorary, the Alabama Triangle Association
2007 W. Ross Palmer Service to Students Award Recipient, Awarded by the University of Alabama College of Education Board of Advisors
2005 Academic Excellence Award Recipient; Awarded by the University of Alabama College of Education’s Capstone Education Society
2005 Best Paper Recipient from International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) Special Interest Group for Teacher Educators (SIGTE) -- From preservice to inservice teaching: A study of technology integration, Wright, V. & Wilson, E.
2005 Wright, V. & Wilson, E. (2005) Social Studies Methods Course at the University of Alabama—Historical Field Trip; featured in the Gallery of Exemplary Practices in Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education,5,(1).
2005 Barker, S., Wright, K., Wright, V. & Whitehill, B. (2005). Basic Athletic Training 3D (CAI—interactive CD-ROM). Cramer Products: Gardner, KS.
Winner of 2005 National Athletic Trainer’s Association Multimedia Award – Commercial category.
1999 The University of Alabama College of Education Excellence in Research by a Doctoral Student Award Recipient
1999 Outstanding Graduate Student Award Recipient for the Instructional Technology Program, the University of Alabama
1999 Outstanding Graduate Student Award Recipient from the University of Alabama Honorary, the Alabama Triangle Association