Dr. Becky Sue Parton
50296 Rivers Road, Tickfaw, Louisiana, 70466
214-476-5962 (cell) 985-549-5273 (office)
Education
Doctor of PhilosophyUniversity of NorthTexasAugust 2006
Educational ComputingGPA 4.0
Coursework included: Web Authoring, Video Production, Instructional Design, Statistics, Educational Research, Digital Multimedia, Artificial Intelligence, Distance Education, Constructing Knowledge Based Systems, Interactive Video, Internet Services, and Networking. Successfully Defended Dissertation on April 27, 2006.
Dissertation Title: Levels of Technology Implementation: A Comparison Study Between Technology-Minded General Educators and Technology-Minded Deaf Educators
Master of ScienceTexas Woman’s UniversityAugust 1996
Deaf EducationGPA 3.96
Coursework included: American Sign Language, Learning Theory, Schooling in America, Audiology, Deaf Culture, Literacy Development, Parent Professional Communication Strategies, and Innovative Program Development.
Bachelor of Business AdministrationUniversity of NorthTexasAugust 1994
Strategic ManagementGPA 3.63
Coursework included: C Programming, Advanced Information Systems, Marketing, Accounting, International Relations, Communication, Instructional Technology, Management, and Technical Writing.
Additional Studies
University of Texas at Arlington (1997): Java and Database Structures
EastfieldCommunity College (1995): Certified TX Level I Interpreter for the Deaf
Center for Bilingual Studies in Cuernevaca, Mexico – Summer 1992: Spanish
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor – Southeastern Louisiana University2007 - Present
Courses taught:
- ETEC 306 – Integrating Technology into K-12 ClassroomsFall 2007
- ETEC 644 – Application / Web Development (graduate level)Fall 07 – Spring 08
- ETEC 620 – Infusion of Technology (graduate level)Spring 2008
- ETEC 680 – Educational Technology Practicum(graduate level)Spring 2008
Assistant Visiting Professor – Texas Woman’s University2006-2007
Courses taught:
- CSCI 1403 – A 1st Course in ComputingFall 2006 – Summer 2007
- Class content distributed via Blackboard
- CSCI 3002 – Advanced Computing TechnologyFall 2006- Summer 2007
- CSCI 1423 – Programming Fundamentals (Java)Fall 2006
Adjunct Teaching
TexasWesleyanUniversity
EDU 3338 – Computers as a Classroom ToolMay 2005- Fall 2006
University of NorthTexas
CECS 1100 – Computer Applications (Microsoft Office)Spring 2005
EDSP 4350 - Strategies to Support Diverse LearnersSpring 2006
NorthCentralTexasCollege (Corinth campus)
COSC 1400 – Introduction to ComputersFall 2004- Summer 2006
Programming & Design
Special Education Programs (University of NorthTexas)Aug 2005 –Aug 2006
Title = Technical Coordinator for EDSP 4350.
Enhance course design in WebCT; Create surveys for research.
Assist faculty with web pages, digital lectures, etc.
Center for Media Production (University of North Texas)Jan 2004 –Aug2005
Title = Web Developer
Design and program dynamic, database driven web pages for campus departments. Tools include Dreamweaver, Frontpage, HTML, Cold Fusion, and MySQL.
Computing and InformationTechnologyCenter(UNT)May 1998 –Aug 2006
Title = Programmer III
Code applications to support student accounting and records. Skills include Natural, Cobol, JCL, SQL, and Peoplesoft tools.
Publications and Presentations
Published Papers (Refereed)
Parton, B. (TBD). Does the hearing status of deaf educators influence technology implementation levels? (under review).
Parton, B. (2006). Sign language recognition and translation: A multi-disciplined approach from the field of artificial intelligence. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 11(1), p. 94-101.
Parton, B. (2006). Snapshots of interactive multimedia at work across the curriculum in Deaf education: Implications for public address training. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 15(2).
Parton, B. (2005). Distance education brings Deaf students, instructors, and interpreters closer together: A review of prevailing practices, projects, and perceptions. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning, 2(1).
Other Published Works
Parton, B. (2008). Geotagging in School. Ed Tech Magazine, February/March 2008.
Presentations
International / National
Parton, B., Hancock, R. (2008). Distance Delivery with the XO Laptop: A Preliminary Look (demonstration) United States Distance Learning Association Conference (USDLA), St. Louis, Missouri, April 2008. (accepted)
Parton, B., Hancock, R., Ennis, W., Fulwiler, J., & Dawson, J. (2008). Technology Integration Potential of Physical World Hyperlinks for Teacher Preparation Programs. (roundtable) Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2008. (accepted)
Hancock, R., Parton, B., Ennis, W., & Fulwiler, J. (2008). Implementing Open Souce Student and Curriculum Management Systems (workshop) Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2008. (accepted)
Ennis, W., Hancock, R., Fulwiler, J., & Parton, B. (2008). Funding Efforts That Support Southeast Louisiana University’s Ability to Retain Teacher Education Populations Post Hurricane Katrina. (roundtable) Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2008. (accepted)
Parton, B., Hancock, R., & Siegal (2008). Web Accessibility Compliance Across Diverse Cultural slices of Society? (paper session). Society for Cross-Cultural Research – 37th Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2008 (accepted).
Parton, B., Vicknair, J., & Crain-Dorough, M. (2008). Can a Student’s Rationale for Selecting Field Observation Placement be Altered? (paper session). Southwestern Educational Research Association (SERA), New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2008 (accepted).
Parton, B.(2007). Mobile Technology & Deaf Students go “Hand-in-Hand”. (poster) 6th International conference on Mobile Learning(mLearn), Melbourne, Australia, October 2007.
Parton, B. (2007). Virtual Fieldtrips: Making Distance Seem Closer. (round table)Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Anaheim, California, October 2007.
Parton, B.& Dawson, D.(2007). Global Awareness Through Geotagging: Creating Digital Photo Maps. (bring your own laptop session) National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Atlanta, Georgia, July2007.
Parton, B. & Dawson, D. (2007). Creating a Virtual Fieldtrip & Collaborative Environment: The Process Made Simple. (tutorial) Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, Texas, March 2007.
Parton, B. (2007). The Hunt is On – Leveraging Micro Laptops, GPS, and WWANs. (concurrent session) Ed-Tech Conference, California, March 2007.
Parton, B. & Andrews, J. (2007). Interactive Fieldtrip Experiences: Pilot Study Results. (contributed research paper)Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference (ACE-DHH), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 2007.
Parton, B., Andrews, J., & Rodgers, B. (2006). Professors as Practitioners: A Partnership between the AlabamaSchool for the Deaf and LamarUniversity. (round table) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Dallas, Texas, October 2006.
Parton, B. (2006). Technology-Minded General Educators and Deaf Educators: A Comparison Study.(full paper) E-Learn – World Conference on E-learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, October 2006.
Parton, B. (2006). Deaf Interactive Real-World Environments: A Mobile Technology Model for Deaf Students. (poster) National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Diego, California, July2006.
Parton, B. & Rodgers, B.(2006). Emerging Technologies for Deaf Students: Bringing Curriculum, Community, and Computers Together. (poster)Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference (ACE-DHH), Denver, Colorado, February 2006.
Parton, B. (2005). Deaf Students + Technology + You = A Perfect Match. (concurrent session) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Orlando, Florida, October 2005.
Parton, B. (2005). Dreamweaver: Advanced Design Tools & Multi-Media. (workshop) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Orlando, Florida, October 2005.
Parton, B. (2005). The Producer’s Chair: Roles for each Deaf Student. (concurrent session) International Symposium on Instructional Technology and Education of the Deaf, Rochester, New York, June 2005.
Baker, S., Rodgers, B., & Parton, B. (2005) E-Portfolio of the Star Schools Project Outcomes. (contributed research paper). Association of College Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference (ACE-DHH), Banff, Alberta, Canada, February 2005.
Parton, B. (2004). Interactive Language-infused Environments: Taking CD-ROMs to the Next Level. (concurrent session). Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Summer Conference, Denton, Texas, June 2004.
Parton, B. (2004). Empowering Deaf Students Through Advanced Technology Integration Projects. (concurrent session) National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2004.
Parton, B. (2003). The Interpreter that Never Tires: Adding Animated Sign Translations to Student and Teacher Presentations. (poster) International Symposium on Instructional Technology and Education of the Deaf, Rochester, New York, June 2003.
Parton, B. (2003). Still Trying to Teach a Sign Language Unit Through Books?. (poster) Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 2003.
State / Local
Parton, B., Hancock, R., & Crain-Dorough, M. (2008). Vlog: Transporting Classes to Designations & People Around the World (breakout session) Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), Galveston, Texas, March 2008.
Parton, B. (2007). Merging Realities: Using Technology to Create Multi-Purpose Fieldtrip Experiences for Deaf and Bilingual Students. (spotlight session) College of Arts & Sciences – Faculty Spotlight Series, Denton, Texas, March 2007.
Parton, B. (2004). Distance Education Brings Deaf Students, Instructors and Interpreters Closer Together: A Review of Prevailing Practices, Projects, and Perceptions. (concurrent) Educational Research Exchange, Denton, Texas, February 2004.
Parton, B. (2004). Captioning in a Nutshell. (concurrent) Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), Austin, Texas, February, 2004.
Parton, B. (2003). Sign Language Recognition and Translation: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach from the Field of Artificial Intelligence. (concurrent) Educational Research Exchange, Denton, Texas, February 2003.
Presentations - Invited
DeafKNOWlogy Mini-Conference. OklahomaSchool for the Deaf, Sulphur, Oklahoma. “Multimedia Integration Made Easy with Producer”. March 24, 2006.
Scholarly and Creative Activities
Grants
Hancock, R. & Parton, b. (2008). Classroom 2010 Project. Louisiana Board of Regents Grant ($78,269). Submitted.
Parton, B., & Hancock, R. (2008). Vision 3D: Digital Discovery for the Deaf. Department of Education Stepping Stones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities. ($350,000). Submitted.
Parton, B. & Hancock, R. (2008). Campus Virtual Mobile Tour Guide. AT&T Grant ($23,270). Submitted.
Hancock, R.Parton, B. (2007). Making Online Learning Handicap Accessible. Supporting Electronic Learning and Essential Campus Transitions Grants Program (SELECT) ($32,538) Awarded.
Parton, B., Hancock, R., & Crain-Dorough, M. (2007). Webcams: One Tool With Many Benefits. Center for Faculty Excellence – Teaching Enhancement Grant. Southeastern LouisianaUniversity ($900) Awarded.
Parton, B., Rodgers, B., Dawson, J.. (2006). Merging Realities: Enrichment Experiences for Deaf Students: Pilot Study & Preparation Phase. Grant is an obj. 1.2/2.3 Tech Competence “Choice” grant under the umbrella of the Join Together Project. ($1000) Awarded.
Software and Audio Visual Products
Parton, B., Rodgers, B., Dawson, J. (2006). Gee Whiz Community [Virtual Fieldtrips] Experiential, problem-based learning project to connect real-world and virtual-world events using mobile technology to engage children, especially those who are Deaf. First year focuses on Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge.
Parton, B.(2003). Exploring Deafness – Your Multimedia Handbook. [CD-ROM] Resource for teachers who want their hearing students to be more aware of the culture and language of their Deaf friends. Designed with Macromedia Director.
Parton, B. (2002). Pounds to Palaces. [Video] Scripted, directed, videotaped, and edited the production for Casa de Critters as a public service announcement to distribute to potential supports and adopters. Edited with Adobe Premiere. Web-version available at .
Consulting Services (paid)
Disability Law Resource Project (Summer 2004)
Reviewed and edited documents regarding accommodation needs of Deaf students in mainstream classrooms. Houston, Texas.
City of Denton Animal Control (Fall 2000)
Designed database for animal control including modules for animal processing, intake, disposition, and tracking.Denton, Texas.
Professional Development
Memberships
AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education)2006 - Present
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 2005 - Present
AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology)2004 – Present
Additional Conference Attendance
Texas Association of the Deaf (annual conference)June 2005, Austin TX
emPowering The Future (on-line conference hosted by UNT)June 2005, DentonTX
CAEBER (Conference on ASL/English Bilingualism in Deaf Education)Feb. 2005, Wash DC
Workshop Attendance
Apple Training(Southeastern)Jan. 2008
English as a Second Language – Project Impact(Southeastern)Jan. 2008
Collage Training for Web Publishers (Southeastern)Sept 2007
GIS Software Introduction and Tutorial (UNT)Nov. 2006
Academic Portfolios: Reflection and Evaluation (TWU)Oct. 2006
Impact Factors for Publication (TWU)Oct. 2006
Developing a 5 Year Research Plan (TWU)Sept 2006
Service & Honors
Professional Service
International Level
International Technology Innovation Association (Board Member)2007-2008
National / State Level
SITE Conference Proposal Reviewer2006, 2007
SERA ConferenceProposal Reviewer2007
AECT Summer ConferencePlanning CommitteeJune 2004
TSID (Tx Society of Interpreters for the Deaf)Exhibits Chair1996 Conf
College Level
Southeastern LouisianaUniversity
NCATE Committee (Member)2007-2008
EDLT Admissions Committee (Member)2007-2008
Technology Committee (Member)2007-2008
Texas Woman’s University
Computer Science Dept Curriculum Committee (Member)2006-2007
Scholarship Mentor (2 students)2006-2007
Community Service
Animal Welfare
Casa de Critters Humane Society1999 – 2007
Primary Role =Co-Founder and Director (non-profit organization)
Activities = Build database using Access; Design website; Complete daily operations; Produce publicity materials; Maintain financial records; Serve as a foster parent; Interact with community members.
DentonLewisville Humane Society1993 - 1998
Primary Roles = Board of Directors (VP) & Dog Coordinator
Awards = Extraordinary Service 1994; Volunteer of the Year 1998
Deaf Culture Awareness
Sign Music Foundation1995 – 1998
Primary Role = Founder and Director (non-profit organization)
Activities = Setup and executed three nationally attended sign choir festivals; Published newsletters & publicity items. Tracked funding. Communicated with Deaf churches, schools, and professional artists. Scheduled workshop sessions.
Grants = Target Foundation ($1000 – Awarded) & several $100-300 mini grants.
Sign Choir Performing Group at Texas Woman’s University1994 – 1996
Primary Role = co-President
Religious
Compassion International1997 - Present
Primary Roles =Volunteer Advocates Team
Awards = HaitiMontrouisBuilding Project Appreciation (2005)
Local Baptist Churches1991 - Present
Primary Roles = Deaf Ministry, Technical Team, & College Service Coordinator
Educational Awards (competitive)
Merit Scholarships for Doctoral workUNT2003 –2005
Redbud Campus Leader AwardTWU1996
Outstanding Student in Strategic ManagementUNT1994
Educational Honors
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor SocietyUNT2005
Student Employee Appreciation AwardUNT (Center for Media Prod.)2004
Five Year Service AwardUNT (Computing Center)2003
National Golden Key Honor SocietyUNT1992 – 1994
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor SocietyUNT1993 – 1994
Areas of Interest & Expertise
- Educational software development for Deaf students
- Multimedia design and programming
- Dynamic web design (databases)
- Instructional media and technology
- Computer applications in education
- Problem-based learning
- Mobile technology and distance education