Samantha Heller,PhD
Education Researcher, Teacher Educator, Youth Advocate
Orlando,United States
Summary
Dynamic trainer, educator, and program director skilled in handling administrative, operational, and outreach program functions. Passionate educator and researcher with extensive experience working in K12 settings in under-resourced schools. Talented higher education instructor with expert knowledge in designing, developing, and teaching online courses. Experienced in leading workshops, presenting at conferences, and publishing articles focused on STEM education, problem-based learning, and underrepresented students. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to meet organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
WRAP Program Coordinator
Youth Advocate Programs
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator for Innovative Programming for Youth at Youth Advocate Programs. Certified Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshop facilitator.
- Coordinate services with community-based organizations.
- Conduct client intake and discharge interviews.
- Facilitate WRAP workshop sessions.
- Develop outreach plans to promote future projects and programs.
- Prepare reports as required by contractual obligations and for general administrative purposes.
Higher Education Instructor
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Designed, developed, and instruct EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators (Undergraduate) and EME 6055 Current Trends in Instructional Design and Technology (Graduate) at the University of Central Florida.
- Developed, planned, and manage several research projects on topics such as emerging technology in pre-service teacher education, fostering computational thinking in the literacy classroom via Makerspaces, and STEM identity and underrepresented youth.
Education Researcher
University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
06.2021 - Current
Agency: National Science Foundation
Project: Human-Technology Interface Workshop Series
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data from virtual HTI workshops.
- Generated a report based on findings that provides insight and understanding of industry needs, challenges, and the potential for commercialization.
Project: Building STEM Capacity through a Culturally-Relevant Ecosystem for Learner Engagement, Outcomes, and Retention in Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
- Developed instrument to ascertain faculty's level of self-efficacy related to the knowledge and practice of culturally relevant instruction in the classroom.
- Designed training materials and workshop presentations for engineering faculty related to the implementation of culturally-relevant pedagogy.
Agency: The Imagination Station/I-Station
Reading Assessment Validity, Program Fidelity and Teacher Effectiveness Project
- Observed program implementation in classrooms across the US.
- Collected qualitative data related to implementation fidelity.
- Reported findings to the lead investigators.
Graduate Research Associate / PhD
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Designed, planned, and managed several research projects on topics such as emerging technology in pre-service teacher education, fostering computational thinking in the literacy classroom via Makerspaces, and STEM-identity and underrepresented youth.
- Instructed Introduction to Technology for Educators (Undergraduate) course at UCF that included classroom management tools, multimedia, communication networks, interactivity, educational software and legal, ethical and social issues related to technology in the classroom.
- Co-instructed five sections of EME 6055 Current Trends in Instructional Technology (Masters). Course content included a survey of current trends and issues of importance to the field of instructional technology.
- Co-instructed two sections of EME 6209 Multimedia Instructional Systems II (Masters). Course content included advanced techniques in delivery, management of web-based multimedia instructional content, and integration of media into web-based instruction.
Director of Curriculum and Technology
Orange County Public Schools/ Aspire Charter
Orlando, FL
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Implemented one-to-one iPad program for one hundred elementary school students at charter school for children with behavioral difficulties.
- Extensively trained new and existing employees in technology integration techniques that would work best for school's unique population.
- Evaluated multiple educational curriculums and purchased all programs school would implement in grades K-5.
- Provided staff development in all subject areas as well as technology integration once a month for nine months.
- Acted as the school's assessment coordinator and oversaw all standardized testing for grades K-5.
- Worked with teachers to make lessons more engaging and dynamic while still providing the rigor necessary for students to meet the state standards.
2nd Grade Classroom ESE/General Education Teacher
Orange County Public Schools/Aspire Charter
Orlando, FL
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Founding member of a team of teachers and administrators who created a school focused on serving students with behavior challenges.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and technology tools.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
Founding Teacher and Interim Director
Centro Educativo Futuro Verde
Montezuma, Costa Rica
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Taught science and math to 1st - 6th graders in both English and Spanish as founding teacher at this bilingual international school in Costa Rica.
- Created English Curriculum and trained incoming.
- English teachers in bilingual special education techniques.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through the integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest in both English and Spanish.
4th/5th Grade Self-Contained Special Ed Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught 4th and 5th grade self-contained (12:1) Special Education class of predominantly Spanish- speaking students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive challenges.
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported them to parents.
Teaching Fellow
NYC Teaching Fellows
Brooklyn, NY
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Accepted into a rigorous training program with an emphasis on continuous feedback and practice-based learning as part of the LIU Master of Science in Education Teaching Students with Disabilities, Grades K – 12, in Urban Communities.
Director of Public Relations
Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign
Philadelphia, PA
03.2003 - 09.2006
- Assisted with media training, managed and organized communications activities, including writing press releases, talking points, organizing local press events, and updating the official website.
- Coordinated with reporters with the goal of providing a platform for members to tell their stories and have their voices heard.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 08.2017 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Special Education in Urban Communities
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 06.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 08.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Training and Development
Additional Information
Elementary Education K6
Exceptional Student Education Professional Certification K12
Clinical Educator Certification
ESOL Professional Certification K12
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Certified Wellness Action Recovery Plan Facilitator
Timeline
WRAP Program Coordinator
Youth Advocate Programs
03.2022 - Current
Higher Education Instructor
University of Central Florida
01.2022 - Current
Education Researcher
University Of Central Florida
06.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Education
University of Central Florida
08.2017 - 12.2021
Graduate Research Associate / PhD
University of Central Florida
08.2017 - 12.2021
Director of Curriculum and Technology
Orange County Public Schools/ Aspire Charter
08.2013 - 08.2017
2nd Grade Classroom ESE/General Education Teacher
Orange County Public Schools/Aspire Charter
08.2011 - 06.2013
Founding Teacher and Interim Director
Centro Educativo Futuro Verde
01.2008 - 06.2010
4th/5th Grade Self-Contained Special Ed Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
08.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Elementary Special Education in Urban Communities
Long Island University
06.2005 - 08.2007
Teaching Fellow
NYC Teaching Fellows
05.2005 - 06.2007
Director of Public Relations
Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign
03.2003 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communication and Media Studies
University of Pennsylvania
08.1999 - 06.2003
Presentations
International Presentations
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2021). Asset-based Pedagogy: A Case Study Evaluating Evidence of Self-identity and Culture in a Higher Education Online Learning Environment. 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Chicago, Illinois. November 2 - November 6, 2021.
Campbell, L.O. , Hilaire, B., Gao, X., Jones, J., Laguardia, E. & Heller, S. (2021). Beyond the Mask: Examining Affect and Effects. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Laguardia, E., Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2021). Pre- Service Teachers Perceptions of Anxiety and Self-Efficacy of Learning New Technologies in a Virtual Environment. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O.¸ & Laguardia, E. (2020). Leveraging Emerging Technology Tools in the AP History Classroom. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Exploring the Role of School Culture and Teacher Beliefs in the Implementation of Problem-based Learning at a K5 School. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., Laguardia, E. (2020). Technology Capstone Experiences in Teacher Education: An Innovative Instructional Practice for Pre-service Teacher Development. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2020). Online interactive STEM for teacher education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020 Interactive. Presented online due to COVID-19.
Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E., Heller, S. (2020). Branching Scenarios for Teacher Education: Bullying Prevention. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Exploring teachers' perceptions of emerging technologies: Implications for professional development. 2019 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, NV. October 21-25, 2019.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Pre-service teachers' intentions towards using emerging technologies. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2019. Las Vegas, NV. March 19-22, 2019.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2019) An investigation of a DesignSpace among underserved and underrepresented high school learners. American Educational Research Association (AERA) International Conference 2019.
Campbell, L. O.& Heller, S. (2018). Tangible user interfaces to foster factors of computational thinking among pre-service educators. 2018 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Kansas City, MO. October 25-28, 2018.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2018. Washington, D.C. March 27-29, 2018.
State Presentations
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Gunter, G. (2018). Pecha Kutcha: An active online learning strategy, 2017 FDLA/FAMTE Conference Driving Distance Learning to Excellence., Lake Mary, FL. January 16 - 18, 2018 rescheduled Hurricane Irma.
Campbell, L.O. & Heller, S. (2018). Leveraging AR and VR in the literacy classroom. 56th Annual Conference Florida Reading Association (FRA). Orlando, FL. November 3 -5, 2018.
Publications
Book Chapter (Peer Reviewed)
Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2019) Building computational thinking: Design and making in teacher education. Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation. BRILL Publishing.
Journal Articles (Peer reviewed)
Laguardia, E., Heller, S., & Campbell, L. O. (2020). Breaking Out with STEM-based Escape Rooms. The Elementary STEM Journal - Published Lesson Plan.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Pulse, L. (2020). Student-created video: an active learning approach in online environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-10.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & DeMara, R. (2019). Implementing student-created video in engineering: An active learning approach for exam preparedness. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 9(4), 63-75.
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O., & Houser, R. (2018). Finding, exploring, and connecting STEM. The Elementary STEM Journal, 22(4), 18-21.
Referred Proceedings (International)
Heller, S., Campbell, L. & Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. In D. Schmidt-Crawford (Ed.), In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1731-1735). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell; L. O. Heller; S., & Sutter, C.C. (2019, March). Exploring pre-service teachers’ intentions towards using emerging technologies. In Graziano, K. (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Las Vegas, NV: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019, March). Pre-Service Teachers’ Intentions towards using Emerging Technologies. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018, March). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3750-3754). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Presentations
International Presentations
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2021). Asset-based Pedagogy: A Case Study Evaluating Evidence of Self-identity and Culture in a Higher Education Online Learning Environment. 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Chicago, Illinois. November 2 - November 6, 2021.
Campbell, L.O. , Hilaire, B., Gao, X., Jones, J., Laguardia, E. & Heller, S. (2021). Beyond the Mask: Examining Affect and Effects. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Laguardia, E., Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2021). Pre- Service Teachers Perceptions of Anxiety and Self-Efficacy of Learning New Technologies in a Virtual Environment. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O.¸ & Laguardia, E. (2020). Leveraging Emerging Technology Tools in the AP History Classroom. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Exploring the Role of School Culture and Teacher Beliefs in the Implementation of Problem-based Learning at a K5 School. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., Laguardia, E. (2020). Technology Capstone Experiences in Teacher Education: An Innovative Instructional Practice for Pre-service Teacher Development. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2020). Online interactive STEM for teacher education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020 Interactive. Presented online due to COVID-19.
Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E., Heller, S. (2020). Branching Scenarios for Teacher Education: Bullying Prevention. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Exploring teachers' perceptions of emerging technologies: Implications for professional development. 2019 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, NV. October 21-25, 2019.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Pre-service teachers' intentions towards using emerging technologies. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2019. Las Vegas, NV. March 19-22, 2019.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2019) An investigation of a DesignSpace among underserved and underrepresented high school learners. American Educational Research Association (AERA) International Conference 2019.
Campbell, L. O.& Heller, S. (2018). Tangible user interfaces to foster factors of computational thinking among pre-service educators. 2018 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Kansas City, MO. October 25-28, 2018.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2018. Washington, D.C. March 27-29, 2018.
State Presentations
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Gunter, G. (2018). Pecha Kutcha: An active online learning strategy, 2017 FDLA/FAMTE Conference Driving Distance Learning to Excellence., Lake Mary, FL. January 16 - 18, 2018 rescheduled Hurricane Irma.
Campbell, L.O. & Heller, S. (2018). Leveraging AR and VR in the literacy classroom. 56th Annual Conference Florida Reading Association (FRA). Orlando, FL. November 3 -5, 2018.
Publications
Book Chapter (Peer Reviewed)
Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2019) Building computational thinking: Design and making in teacher education. Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation. BRILL Publishing.
Journal Articles (Peer reviewed)
Laguardia, E., Heller, S., & Campbell, L. O. (2020). Breaking Out with STEM-based Escape Rooms. The Elementary STEM Journal - Published Lesson Plan.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Pulse, L. (2020). Student-created video: an active learning approach in online environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-10.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & DeMara, R. (2019). Implementing student-created video in engineering: An active learning approach for exam preparedness. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 9(4), 63-75.
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O., & Houser, R. (2018). Finding, exploring, and connecting STEM. The Elementary STEM Journal, 22(4), 18-21.
Referred Proceedings (International)
Heller, S., Campbell, L. & Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. In D. Schmidt-Crawford (Ed.), In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1731-1735). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell; L. O. Heller; S., & Sutter, C.C. (2019, March). Exploring pre-service teachers’ intentions towards using emerging technologies. In Graziano, K. (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Las Vegas, NV: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019, March). Pre-Service Teachers’ Intentions towards using Emerging Technologies. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018, March). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3750-3754). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Presentations
International Presentations
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2021). Asset-based Pedagogy: A Case Study Evaluating Evidence of Self-identity and Culture in a Higher Education Online Learning Environment. 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Chicago, Illinois. November 2 - November 6, 2021.
Campbell, L.O. , Hilaire, B., Gao, X., Jones, J., Laguardia, E. & Heller, S. (2021). Beyond the Mask: Examining Affect and Effects. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Laguardia, E., Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2021). Pre- Service Teachers Perceptions of Anxiety and Self-Efficacy of Learning New Technologies in a Virtual Environment. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O.¸ & Laguardia, E. (2020). Leveraging Emerging Technology Tools in the AP History Classroom. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Exploring the Role of School Culture and Teacher Beliefs in the Implementation of Problem-based Learning at a K5 School. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., Laguardia, E. (2020). Technology Capstone Experiences in Teacher Education: An Innovative Instructional Practice for Pre-service Teacher Development. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2020). Online interactive STEM for teacher education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020 Interactive. Presented online due to COVID-19.
Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E., Heller, S. (2020). Branching Scenarios for Teacher Education: Bullying Prevention. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Exploring teachers' perceptions of emerging technologies: Implications for professional development. 2019 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, NV. October 21-25, 2019.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Pre-service teachers' intentions towards using emerging technologies. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2019. Las Vegas, NV. March 19-22, 2019.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2019) An investigation of a DesignSpace among underserved and underrepresented high school learners. American Educational Research Association (AERA) International Conference 2019.
Campbell, L. O.& Heller, S. (2018). Tangible user interfaces to foster factors of computational thinking among pre-service educators. 2018 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Kansas City, MO. October 25-28, 2018.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2018. Washington, D.C. March 27-29, 2018.
State Presentations
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Gunter, G. (2018). Pecha Kutcha: An active online learning strategy, 2017 FDLA/FAMTE Conference Driving Distance Learning to Excellence., Lake Mary, FL. January 16 - 18, 2018 rescheduled Hurricane Irma.
Campbell, L.O. & Heller, S. (2018). Leveraging AR and VR in the literacy classroom. 56th Annual Conference Florida Reading Association (FRA). Orlando, FL. November 3 -5, 2018.
Publications
Book Chapter (Peer Reviewed)
Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2019) Building computational thinking: Design and making in teacher education. Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation. BRILL Publishing.
Journal Articles (Peer reviewed)
Laguardia, E., Heller, S., & Campbell, L. O. (2020). Breaking Out with STEM-based Escape Rooms. The Elementary STEM Journal - Published Lesson Plan.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Pulse, L. (2020). Student-created video: an active learning approach in online environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-10.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & DeMara, R. (2019). Implementing student-created video in engineering: An active learning approach for exam preparedness. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 9(4), 63-75.
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O., & Houser, R. (2018). Finding, exploring, and connecting STEM. The Elementary STEM Journal, 22(4), 18-21.
Referred Proceedings (International)
Heller, S., Campbell, L. & Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. In D. Schmidt-Crawford (Ed.), In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1731-1735). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell; L. O. Heller; S., & Sutter, C.C. (2019, March). Exploring pre-service teachers’ intentions towards using emerging technologies. In Graziano, K. (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Las Vegas, NV: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019, March). Pre-Service Teachers’ Intentions towards using Emerging Technologies. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018, March). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3750-3754). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Presentations
International Presentations
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2021). Asset-based Pedagogy: A Case Study Evaluating Evidence of Self-identity and Culture in a Higher Education Online Learning Environment. 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Chicago, Illinois. November 2 - November 6, 2021.
Campbell, L.O. , Hilaire, B., Gao, X., Jones, J., Laguardia, E. & Heller, S. (2021). Beyond the Mask: Examining Affect and Effects. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Laguardia, E., Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2021). Pre- Service Teachers Perceptions of Anxiety and Self-Efficacy of Learning New Technologies in a Virtual Environment. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2021. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O.¸ & Laguardia, E. (2020). Leveraging Emerging Technology Tools in the AP History Classroom. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. [Online-COVID-19]
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Exploring the Role of School Culture and Teacher Beliefs in the Implementation of Problem-based Learning at a K5 School. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., Laguardia, E. (2020). Technology Capstone Experiences in Teacher Education: An Innovative Instructional Practice for Pre-service Teacher Development. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida. November 2 - November 7, 2020.
Heller, S., Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2020). Online interactive STEM for teacher education. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020 Interactive. Presented online due to COVID-19.
Campbell, L.O., Laguardia, E., Heller, S. (2020). Branching Scenarios for Teacher Education: Bullying Prevention. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2020. March 6-10, 2020.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Exploring teachers' perceptions of emerging technologies: Implications for professional development. 2019 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, NV. October 21-25, 2019.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019). Pre-service teachers' intentions towards using emerging technologies. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2019. Las Vegas, NV. March 19-22, 2019.
Campbell, L. O., & Heller, S. (2019) An investigation of a DesignSpace among underserved and underrepresented high school learners. American Educational Research Association (AERA) International Conference 2019.
Campbell, L. O.& Heller, S. (2018). Tangible user interfaces to foster factors of computational thinking among pre-service educators. 2018 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Kansas City, MO. October 25-28, 2018.
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference 2018. Washington, D.C. March 27-29, 2018.
State Presentations
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Gunter, G. (2018). Pecha Kutcha: An active online learning strategy, 2017 FDLA/FAMTE Conference Driving Distance Learning to Excellence., Lake Mary, FL. January 16 - 18, 2018 rescheduled Hurricane Irma.
Campbell, L.O. & Heller, S. (2018). Leveraging AR and VR in the literacy classroom. 56th Annual Conference Florida Reading Association (FRA). Orlando, FL. November 3 -5, 2018.
Publications
Book Chapter (Peer Reviewed)
Campbell, L. O. & Heller, S. (2019) Building computational thinking: Design and making in teacher education. Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation. BRILL Publishing.
Journal Articles (Peer reviewed)
Laguardia, E., Heller, S., & Campbell, L. O. (2020). Breaking Out with STEM-based Escape Rooms. The Elementary STEM Journal - Published Lesson Plan.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Pulse, L. (2020). Student-created video: an active learning approach in online environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-10.
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & DeMara, R. (2019). Implementing student-created video in engineering: An active learning approach for exam preparedness. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 9(4), 63-75.
Heller, S., Campbell, L. O., & Houser, R. (2018). Finding, exploring, and connecting STEM. The Elementary STEM Journal, 22(4), 18-21.
Referred Proceedings (International)
Heller, S., Campbell, L. & Laguardia, E. (2020). Virtual and Augmented Reality to Enhance Computational Thinking and Content Knowledge in Advanced Placement History. In D. Schmidt-Crawford (Ed.), In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1731-1735). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell; L. O. Heller; S., & Sutter, C.C. (2019, March). Exploring pre-service teachers’ intentions towards using emerging technologies. In Graziano, K. (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Las Vegas, NV: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L. O., Heller, S., & Sutter, C. (2019, March). Pre-Service Teachers’ Intentions towards using Emerging Technologies. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1746-1749). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Campbell, L.O., Heller, S., & Goodman, B. (2018, March). Fostering computational thinking and student engagement in the literacy classroom through pop-up makerspaces. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3750-3754). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
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