Dr. Geoff Price graduated from The University of Alabama in May 2013 with a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership/Technology. His dissertation, Determining the impact of the integrated triadic model on TPACK development in preservice teachers, was selected as the 2014 recipient of The College of Education's M. Ray Loree Most Outstanding Dissertation award at Honors Day on April 4, 2014. His dissertation was chaired by Dr. Vivian H. Wright; committee members were Drs. Margaret Rice, Elizabeth Wilson, Janie Hubbard, and Becky Atkinson. Dr. Price is an Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
AIL 689 Students Spring 2014 Deliver a Successful Technology Education Research Conference (TERC)4/29/2014
AIL 689 serves as the capstone course for the instructional technology students. In this course with Dr. Wright, students work through various scaffolded activities toward their dissertation prospectus. The students organize and implement the annual Technology Educational Research Conference (TERC) in which each presents his or her prospectus study. The valuable input from peers and TERC attendees is incorporated into each student’s final prospectus. (The traditional UA graduation medals are "borrowed" for the picture to create anticipation of a finished dissertation and walk across the graduation stage!)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s College of Education recently announced the 2014 recipients of the Nellie Rose McCrory Faculty Excellence Awards.
The recipients include Dr. Vivian Wright, professor of instructional technology education, Dr. John Vincent, professor of sports management, and Dr. Jane Newman, associate professor of gifted and talented education. Named after the late Nellie Rose McCrory, the McCrory Awards recognize the good work of faculty in three separate areas: teaching, research and service. McCrory began her professional career at Gaston College in Dallas, N.C., where she was a faculty member in the English department and where she served as department chair from 1989 until her retirement in 2006. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and appreciated church organ music. She also enjoyed the performing arts, museums, art shows, exhibits and lectures, and she rarely missed performances by the Charlotte Symphony and Opera Carolina. McCrory was an avid reader, an enthusiastic traveler who loved traveling to England, and she was a proud supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. McCrory was the first member of her family to go to college, and she earned her master’s degree and doctorate in education from The University of Alabama. Wright said she believes that all service, from mentorship in research to making everyday processes more efficient, is an integral part of who we are and what we do each day. She said she believes service is both a responsibility and a privilege. She also serves on the Kentuck Art Center’s board of directors. Read more... Dr. Wright loves celebrating graduation with students!
As budget cuts in education continue, we will see more use of mobile technologies in the classroom in 2010, predicts Dr. Vivian Wright, a University of Alabama educator. “The mobility that technology offers can help educators save money this upcoming year,” says Wright, associate professor of instructional technology at UA. “In today’s economy, the cost of paper can be an issue. Mobile technologies can help promote a paperless classroom.” Wright says educators will also start to see mobile devices as less of an annoyance and will view mobility as a classroom learning opportunity. “As educators, we should not ignore the magnitude of the technology our students have in their pockets – handheld devices such as cell phones, mp3 players, and digital assistants enable us to read books, get directions to a local landmark, take pictures or share video of a field trip, take notes of learning experiences, and collaborate with other students from around the world through text and video,” says Wright. “The time is right, the technology has never been easier to use, and more students and educators have mobile access to technology at their fingertips, which, in turn, offers access to multiple and easily accessible resources that allow for collaboration, engagement and interaction.” - Read the full story... TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has announced the 2009 recipients of the University’s highest honor for excellence in teaching – the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Awards. This year’s four recipients are: Carol Andrews, professor in the School of Law, Dr. William H. Rabel, professor in the College of Commerce and Business Administration, Craig Wedderspoon, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Vivian H. Wright, associate professor in the College of Education. The 2009 OCTA recipients were recognized today by UA President Robert E. Witt at the fall faculty/staff meeting in the Bryant Conference Center. A presentation of awards is also held at NorthRiver Yacht Club with the National Alumni Association. Established in 1976, OCTA recognizes dedication to the teaching profession and the positive impact outstanding teachers have on their students. The National Alumni Association, which gives the annual OCTA awards, is made up of some 30,000 active alumni and friends of the University organized into more than 110 local chapters nationwide. The association stimulates interest in and supports the betterment of the University and awards $2.5 million per year in scholarships to 2,000 students. - Read the full story... Dr. Vivian Wright, associate professor of educational technology, talks about “Bullies Now Throwing Punches in Cyberspace.” “Cyberbullying,” as it is now called, is like regular bullying except it is done online through sites like Facebook and MySpace and the use of cell phones.
“‘Cyberbullying’ is much worse because you cannot see the bully, and it’s a 24/7 thing. You can’t get away from it,” says Wright, who offers tips that can help protect children from cyberbullying and encourage digital citizenship. - There's more to the story.... |