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Andrew B. Polly

Assistant Professor (2006)                                                          University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Tenure-eligible appointment                                                       College of Education Bldg. Suite 367
Dept. of Reading and                                                                  9201 University City Boulevard
Elementary Education                                                                 Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
http://www.drewpolly.com                                                       704-687-7800
abpolly@email.uncc.edu

Education:

PhD. 2006 University of Georgia Instructional Technology

M.S. 2001 Old Dominion University Curriculum and Instruction

B.S. 1999 College of William and Mary Kinesiology, Elementary Ed.

Licenses

Virginia Collegiate Professional License (expires June 30, 2009)
Endorsement: Grades PK-8

North Carolina- applied for licensure (August, 2006)

Professional Experience:

2006- present Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Reading and Elementary Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• Graduate Research Assistant

Learning and Performance Support Laboratory

University of Georgia

• Elementary school teacher and mathematics curriculum leader

D.J. Montague Elementary School

Williamsburg, VA

Teaching:

Courses taught:

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Undergraduate Level Instruction

Fall, 2006 ELED 3110 Instructional Design and the Use of Technology with Elementary School Learners

Graduate Level Instruction

Fall, 2006 ELED 5301 Assessing/Modifying/Integrating Mathematics Instruction

University of Georgia

Undergraduate Level Instruction

Summer, 2003 EDIT 2000 Introduction to Computers in Education

(Co-instructor)

Spring, 2003 EMAT 3410 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers (Teacher's assistant)

Graduate Level Instruction

Fall, 2005 EDIT 7500 Technology Enhanced Learning Environments

(Co-instructor)

Spring, 2004 EDIT 6210 Designing Technology Enhanced Learning Environments (Co-instructor)

Professional Development Projects:

InterMath (August, 2002-present)
Duties: Designed, developed and taught train-the-trainer workshops and for InterMath, a National Science Foundation-funded professional development program.
Available website: http://www.intermath-uga.gatech.edu

Technology Integration in Mathematics (July 2003-May 2004)
Duties: Assisted in the planning and design of professional development activities that were funded by a Georgia Department of Education Teacher Quality grant.
Available website: http://lpsl.coe.uga.edu/mile3/tim/

Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics (May 2003-May 2004)
Duties: Provided technology support to middle school mathematics teachers and teacher educators in a workshop on technology integration in mathematics.

William and Mary Eisenhower Mathematics Institutes (Summer of 2001, 2002)
Duties: Assisted in the design, development and delivery of a professional development workshop to elementary and middle grades mathematics teachers.

K-12 Leadership Experience
Mathematics Curriculum Leader
D.J. Montague Elementary School, Williamsburg, VA (August 2001-May 2002)

Mentorship of UGA Ed.S Students
Technology Integration Program (TIP) students (Fall, 2005).
Technology Integration Program (TIP) students (Spring, 2004).

Research:

Peer-Reviewed Journals

West, R., Watters, S., Subramony, D., Polly, D., & Park, S. ( under review ). From student to student: Strategies for successfully gaining graduate teaching experience.

Polly, D. (2006). Participants' focus in a learner-centered technology-rich mathematics professional development program. The Mathematics Educator, 16 (1), 14-21.

Bleich, L., Ledford, S.D., Orrill, C.H., & Polly, D., (2006). An anlaysis of the use of graphical representation in participants' solutions. The Mathematics Educator, 16 (1), 22-34. Contribution: 25%.

Mims, C., Polly, D., Shepherd, C., Inan, F. (2006). Examining PT3 projects designed to improve preservice education. Tech Trends, 50 (3), 17-24. Contribution: 25%.

Erbas, A., Ledford, S., Orrill, C., Polly, D. (2005). Promoting problem solving across geometry and algebra by using technology. The Mathematics Teacher, 98 (9), 599-603 Contribution: 25%.

Erbas, A., Ledford, S., Orrill, C.H., & Polly, D., (2004). Engaging students through technology. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 9, 300-305. Contribution: 25%.

Book Chapters

Polly, D. & Shepherd, C.E. ( in press ). Pre-service teachers' views of appropriate technologies. Chapter to be included in H. Song & T. Kidd (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology . Contribution: 75%.

Technical Reports

Hannafin, M.J., Hannafin, K., Kim, M., Masland, L., Polly, D., Shepherd, C., & West, R. (2005). Summary of Online Pilot Survey. Report submitted to the Georgia Department of Education in partial fulfillment of the evaluation of the GA-DOE Title II-D project. Contribution: 90%.

Grant Writing Activities

Georgia Department of Education Teacher Quality Initiative (2006, January)
Grant awarded: $35,000
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandra Orrill. Contribution: 25%.

United States Department of Education: Institute of Educational Sciences (2005, July)
Grant not funded.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandra Orrill. Contribution: 10%.

Georgia Department of Education Teacher Quality Initiative (2004, January)
Grant awarded: $28,000.
Grant Writer: Dr. Chandra Orrill. Contribution: 20%.

Georgia Department of Education Teacher Quality Initiative (2003, January).
Amount Awarded: $67,585.00.
Grant writer: Dr. Chandra Orrill. Contribution: 15%.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

Keller, M., & Polly, D. (June, 2004). "Enhancing the teacher-student connection: Innovations in professional development to improve student achievement." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications : Lugano, Switzerland [CD-ROM]. Contribution: 50%.

Polly, D., & Griffin, T. (June, 2004). "The internet's impact on teacher education: Implications for online professional development courses for teachers." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications : Lugano, Switzerland [CD-ROM]. Contribution: 80%.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H. Ledford, S.D., & Erbas, A.K. (June, 2004). "Technology-enhanced math investigations: Facilitating the design and implementation of TEMIs into the classroom." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications : Lugano, Switzerland [CD-ROM]. Contribution: 80%.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., & Ledford, S.D. (March, 2004). "Training teachers to integrate technology-rich mathematics investigations." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference : Atlanta, GA [CD-ROM]. Contribution: 50%.

Shepherd, C., Polly, D., Rich, P., & Thomas, G. (March, 2004). "Integrating e-portfolios into teacher education programs." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference : Atlanta, GA [CD-ROM]. Contribution: 40%.

Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., Ledford, S.D., & Polly, D. (March, 2004). "Integrating technology-enhanced mathematical investigations." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference : Atlanta, GA [CD-ROM]. Contribution: 25%.

Polly, D. (June, 2003). "Anchoring student learning in technology-rich authentic environments." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications , Honolulu, Hawaii [CD-ROM].

Polly, D. (June, 2003). "Infusing cognitive principles in the development of instructional activities." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications : Honolulu, Hawaii [CD-ROM].

Polly, D., & Hannafin, R.D. (June, 2003). "Employing dynamic software to solve open-ended investigations." Paper in the Proceedings of the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications : Honolulu, Hawaii [CD-ROM].

Conference Presentations

National and International Conferences

Shepherd, C.E., Polly, D., Mims, C., & Inan, F. ( 2006, October ). Transforming teacher education: Examining PT3 projects influence on methods courses and field experiences. Paper to be presented at the 2006 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference: Dallas, TX.

Polly, D. ( 2006, October ). Examining teacher's enactment of instructional practices emphasized in a technology-related professional development program. Paper to be presented at the 2006 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference: Dallas, TX.

Orrill, C.H. & Polly, D. ( 2006, October ). Using Data to Design and Refine a Technology-Integrated Professional Development Model. Paper to be presented at the 2006 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference: Dallas, TX.

Orrill, C.H., Ledford, S., Bleich, L., & Polly, D. (2006, April). Crazy Data: The analysis of Justification, Flow, and Explanation in the Problem-Solving Process. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting: San Francisco, CA.

Polly, D. & Williams, M. (2006, April). Professional Development. Paper presented in the symposium Peering into the Peer-Review Process: Mentoring Graduate Students and Junior Faculty in Reviewing and the Work of Editing at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting: San Francisco, CA.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H., Ledford, S., Bleich, L. (2005, October). InterMath-GPS: Addressing teachers' needs with the design of a learner-centered professional development course. Presentation given at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Polly, D., Webb, H.T., Subramony, D., Park, S., & Strobel, J. (2005, October). Maximizing AECT involvement as a graduate student: Reflections from the 2004 AECT interns. Presentation given at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference: Orlando, FL.

West, R., Watters, S., Subramony, D., Polly, D., & Park, S. (2005, October). Integrating new students into the field of instructional technology. Presentation given at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference: Orlando, FL.

Polly, D. & Shepherd, C. (2005, April). Understanding pre-service teachers' impressions of technology's role in education. Paper presented at the 2005 American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting: Montreal, Canada. Contribution: 50%.

Polly, D., Ledford, S.D., Orrill, C.H., & Bleich, L. (2005, April). Learning technology in the context of professional development. Paper presented at the 2005 American Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting: Montreal, Canada. Contribution: 25%.

Shepherd, C. & Polly, D. (2004, October). Redesigning an introduction to computers course for preservice teachers to focus on multimedia reflection. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's International Meeting: Chicago, IL. Contribution: 50%.

Polly, D., & Shepherd, C. (2004, October). Reflective pre-Service teachers: Using e-portfolios to facilitate reflection in teacher education. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's International Meeting: Chicago, IL. Contribution: 50%.

Keller, M., & Polly, D. (2004, June). Enhancing the teacher-student connection: Innovations in professional development to improve student achievement. Brief paper presented at the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications: Lugano, Switzerland. Contribution: 50%.

Polly, D., & Griffin, T. (2004, June). The internet's impact on teacher education: Implications for online professional development courses for teachers. Brief paper presented at the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications: Lugano, Switzerland. Contribution: 80%.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H. Ledford, S.D., & Erbas, A.K. (2004, June). Technology-enhanced math investigations: Facilitating the design and implementation of TEMIs into the classroom. Full paper presented at the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications: Lugano, Switzerland. Contribution: 80%.

Ledford, S.D, Polly, D., Erbas, A.K., & Orrill, C.H. (2004, April). Learner-centered professional development: The InterMath experience. Poster presentation presented at the Research Pre-session of the 2004 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Convention: Philadelphia, PA. Contribution: 25%.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., & Ledford, S.D. (2004, March). Training teachers to integrate technology-rich mathematics investigations. Brief paper presented at the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA. Contribution: 50%.

Shepherd, C., Polly, D., Rich, P., & Thomas, G. (2004, March). Integrating e-portfolios into teacher education programs. Brief paper presented at the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA. Contribution: 40%.

Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., Ledford, S.D., & Polly, D. (2004, March). Integrating technology-enhanced mathematical investigations. Poster session presented at the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA. Contribution: 25%.

Polly, D. (2003, October). Putting the learner first: Cognitive theories in instructional design. Paper presented at the 2003 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Polly, D. (2003, October). Dropping your anchors: Implications for learning anchors in middle grades classrooms. Paper presented at the 2003 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Moore, J., Polly, D., Deaton, B., Singleton, E., & Wang, F. (2003, October). The great divide: Pre-service faculty use (or non-use) of technology in pre-service methods courses. Poster session presented at the 2003 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Anaheim, CA. Contribution: 40%.

Polly, D. (2003, June). Anchoring student learning in technology-rich authentic environments. Brief paper presented at the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Polly, D. (2003, June). Infusing cognitive principles in the development of instructional activities. Brief paper presented at the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Polly, D., & Hannafin, R.D. (2003, June). Employing dynamic software to solve open-ended investigations. Brief paper presented at the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Presentations at Local and State Conferences

Polly, D. ( 2006, November ). Excel-in in the elementary classroom. Session to be presented at the 2006 North Carolina Council for Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Greensboro, NC.

Polly, D. ( 2006, November ). Technology-enhanced mathematical investigations. Session to be presented at the 2006 North Carolina Council for Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Greensboro, NC.

Ledford, S., Bleich, L., Polly, D. & Orrill, C. (2005, October). Exploring mathematics with dynamic geometry software. Session presented at the Georgia Mathematics Conference: Eatonton, GA.

Ledford, S., Bleich, L., Polly, D. & Orrill, C. (2005, October). Unpacking the mathematics: An in-depth look at an open-ended investigation. Session presented at the Georgia Mathematics Conference: Eatonton, GA.

Bleich, L., Ledford, S., Polly, D. & Orrill, C. (2005, October). Problem solving with spreadsheets. Session presented at the Georgia Mathematics Conference: Eatonton, GA.

Bleich, L., Ledford, S., Polly, D. & Orrill, C. (2005, October). InterMath: technology-rich professional development in mathematics. Session presented at the Georgia Mathematics Conference: Eatonton, GA.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H., Ledford, S., & Bleich, L. (2004, October). Patterns and algebraic thinking through spreadsheets. Presentation given at the Georgia Council for Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: Eatonton, GA. Contribution: 90%.

Bleich, L., Polly, D., Ledford, S., & Orrill, C.H. (2004, October). InterMath: Professional development for middle grades teachers. Session presented at the Georgia Council for Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: Eatonton, GA. Contribution: 10%.

Ledford, S., Polly, D., Erbas, A.K., & Bleich, L. (2004, October). Using technology to unpack open-ended problems." Session presented at the Georgia Council for Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: Eatonton, GA. Contribution: 10%.

Polly, D., Erbas, A.K., Ledford, S.D., & Orrill, C.H. (2004, March). Designing technology-enhanced math investigations. Session presented at the 2004 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference: Roanoke, VA. Contribution: 90%.

Polly, D. (2004, March). Field of dreams: Fostering effective field experiences for pre-service teachers. Session presented at the 2004 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference: Roanoke, VA.

Polly, D., Moore, J.M., Ma, I.M., Singleton, E., & Deaton, B. (2004, February). Technology use in teacher education programs. Paper presented at the 2004 Eastern Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting: Clearwater, FL. Contribution: 80%.

Polly, D., & Hannafin, R.D. (2004, February). Investigating the impact of OELE's on student achievement in geometry. Paper presented at the 2004 Eastern Educational Research Association's Annual Meeting: Clearwater, FL. Contribution: 50%.

Polly, D., Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., & Ledford, S.D. (2004, February). Training teachers to use technology-enhanced mathematics investigations. Paper presented at the 2004 Eastern Education Research Association's Annual Meeting: Clearwater, FL. Contribution: 80%.

Erbas, A.K., Ledford, S.D., Orrill, C.H., & Polly, D. (2004, February). Integrating technology-enhanced mathematics investigations into the curriculum. Session presented at the 2004 Georgia Educational Technology Conference: Macon, GA. Contribution: 25%.

Polly, D. (2003, March). Technology-enhanced mathematics investigations. Presentation given at the 2003 Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference, Crystal City, Virginia.

Polly, D., & Tatum, N (2002, October). Using a collaborative buddy model between primary and upper elementary school students to explore probability and statistics concepts. Presentation given at the College of William and Mary's Eighth Annual Mathematics Institute, Williamsburg, VA. Contribution: 50%.

Polly, D., Jernigan, C., & Wolfe, M. (2002, March). Exploring patterns with hands-on investigations. Presentation given at the 2002 Virginia Council for Teachers of Mathematics' Annual Conference, Manassas, VA. Contribution: 80%.

Jernigan, C., Polly, D., & Wolfe, M. (2002, February). Building an algebraic framework through patterns. Presentation given at the 2002 College of William and Mary's Seventh Annual Mathematics Institute, Williamsburg, VA. Contribution: 33%.

Dalton, M., Elliott, M., Goodman, T., & Polly, D. (2001, August). Exploring the wilderness of probability: A hands-on unit based on Jumanji." Presentation given at the Student University Research Network/College of William and Mary's Sixth Annual Mathematics Institute, Williamsburg, VA. Contribution: 25%.

Awards and Honors

2 nd Author on Young Researcher Award Paper- Instructional Technology-SIG 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Intern (2004)

Selected to participate in the American Educational Research Association: Division K- Teacher Education Graduate Student Mentoring Seminar (2005)

Selected to participate in the University of Georgia Graduate School Future Leaders Program (2004)

Service

Service on Editorial Boards

Student Editorial Advisory Board, Educational Researcher: Research News and Comment . (August, 2004 - June, 2006).

Student Editorial Board, Journal for Research on Technology in Education . (January, 2003-May, 2003).

Editorial Board, Virginia Society for Technology in Education Journal (July, 2006 - present)

Reviewing for Academic Journals

Educational Researcher: Research, News and Comment. Student Editorial Advisory Board (August 2004-present)

Journal for Research on Technology in Education . Reviewer (January 2003-present)

The Mathematics Educator. Reviewer (August 2002-present)

Service to Professional Organizations

American Educational Research Association (2003-present)

Proposal Reviewer
2004 Meeting: Instructional Technology SIG
2005 Meeting: Instructional Technology SIG
2006 Meeting: Division K- Teacher Education, Technology as an Agent of Change for Teaching and Learning SIG, and Research in Mathematics Education SIG
2007 Meeting: Technology as an Agent of Change for Teaching and Learning SIG, and Research in Mathematics Education SIG

Association for Educational Computing and Technology (2002-present)

Graduate Student Lounge Planning Committee (2005)

Teacher Education Division:
Communications Committee (2006)

NCATE Standards Sub-committee (2005-2006)
Planning Committee for the 2005 Annual Conference
Proposal Reviewer for Annual Conference (2003-present)
Session Facilitator (2004-present)

Research and Theory Division, Proposal Reviewer for Annual Conference (2003-present)

Session Facilitator (2006)

Graduate Student Volunteer at the Annual Conference (2002 - 2005)

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (2003-present)

Ed-Media World Conference
Graduate Student Panel Planning Committee for the 2004 Conference
Proposal Reviewer for the 2004 and 2005 Conferences
Graduate Student Volunteer for the 2003, 2004 conferences

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference (2004)
Proposal Reviewer for the 2004 Conference
Graduate Student Volunteer at the 2004 Conference

Psychology of Mathematics Education-North America Association
Proposal Reviewer (2004-present)

Virginia Society for Technology in Education (2001-2004)
Volunteer at the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Annual Conferences

Service to the University and Department

University of Georgia
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
Faculty Leadership Team (2004-2006)
Student Satisfaction Team (2003-2004)
Presenter at Instructional Technology Doctoral Student Seminar (2004, 2005)
Instructional Technology Reception Planning Committee (2003-2006)

Instructional Technology Student Association, University of Georgia (2002-2006)
President (June 2003-June 2004)
Executive Committee (June 2004 - present)

Professional Memberships

National Organizations

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Division K: Teacher Education

Research in Mathematics Education SIG

Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning (TACTL) SIG

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

Teacher Education Division

Research and Theory Division

School Media and Technology Division

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Local and State Organizations

North Carolina Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM)

Technology Skills

Adobe Frontpage
Adobe Photoshop
Geometer's SketchPad
Hierarchical Linear Modeling 6.0
Horizon Wimba Online Delivery system
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX

Microsoft FrontPage
Microsoft Office Suite
NuCalc Graphing Calculator
SPSS
WebCT

References furnished upon Request