Graduate from Elementary Science Concentration, Abby Colley, Wins NCSTA Outstanding Student Teacher Award

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On October 13, 2014, Abby Colley  received a letter from the Elementary Science Concentration Awards Committee chair notifying her that she was the recipient of the NCSTA Outstanding Student Teacher Award.  She will receive her award on November 6, 2014 in Winston-Salem at the NCSTA conference award ceremony. Abby is a well-deserving graduate from the Elementary Science … Read more

MSITE Recruits at Teacher Cadet Day

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The Fall 2014 Teacher Cadet Day featured the 2014-15 North Carolina Teacher of the Year and had the theme “What’s Your Superpower? I TEACH!” Faculty and students from the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Instructional Technology Education (MSITE) recruited during the Program Fair portion of the agenda. The 100 or so teacher cadets (mostly seniors, … Read more

MSITE Hosts Alumni Brunch

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Blue sky, a warm breeze with just a touch of fall in the air, and a homecoming football game in a few hours-what a lovely day for MSITE’s annual Alumni Brunch. Thank you to faculty, students, staff and alumni for coming together on this day. The weather was amazing, the food delicious and plentiful, and … Read more

Instructional Technology Student Named AAC Player of the Week

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Shane Carden, a MS Instructional Technology student, was named the AAC player of the week for his performance on the football field this week. According to the news release from ECU, Carden completed 30 of 48 passes for 438 yards and four touchdowns while adding a pair of ground scores, which accounted for six of … Read more

IT Student Publishes in Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration

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Congratulations to Suzanne Keil! Suzanne, an Instructional Technology student, for her publication in the current issue of the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. Her article, “Distance Education Policy Standards: A Review of Current Regional and National Accrediting Organizations in the United States” is an interesting compilation of the current movement in distance education in … Read more

Dr. Sugar Goes to Press Again With Book, “Studies of ID Practices”

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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of cutting edge research studies on contemporary instructional design practices. Written for instructional designers, instructional technologists and researchers in the field, it provides state of the art, practically focused information and guidelines for designing curriculum and professional ID practice. The overall purpose of this book is to provide a … Read more

Summer Ventures 2014 Served 55 Top Students

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  From June 22nd through July 19th, the Center for STEM Education hosted the 2014 class of Summer Ventures in Science & Mathematics. This year was the 30th year the program has been held. Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina residents who have demonstrated interest … Read more

Onslow IT Cohort–a Very Successful Partnership

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MSITE is indebted to Onslow County Director of Digital Learning & Technology Services, Ross Friebel. Ross, along with 10 to 12 of the county’s Digital Learning specialists attended an EDTC 6992 seminar for MAEd Instructional Technology interns. In addition to Onslow County, the fall 2014 cohort includes teachers from Duplin and Craven Counties. The interns … Read more

MSITE Thanks Its Staff

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At a recent faculty meeting MSITE faculty gave an enthusiastic round of applause to its staff: Joy Carraway, Amy Durrance and Cheryl Miller. “We just couldn’t do it without them,” explains Dr. Rose Sincrope.  From scheduling, to planning MSITE events, to organizing, to making the workspaces functional and friendly, these three are always there at … Read more