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Education
Ph.D., Instructional Technology
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (2003)
MA.Ed., Secondary Social Studies Education
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA (1999)
BA, History and Anthropology
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (1994)
Academic Appointments and Teaching Experience
Faculty Research Scientist
Curry School of Education, University of Virginia (2006-present)
Technology Director
Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, University of Virginia (2003-present)
Faculty Research Associate
Curry School of Education, University of Virginia (2003-2006)
Graduate Instructor
Curry School of Education, University of Virginia (1999-2003)
Selected Publications
Whitaker, S., Kinzie, M.B., Kraft-Sayre, M., Mashburn A., & Pianta, R.C. (2006). Use and evaluation of web-based professional development services across levels of support. Early Childhood Education Journal, 34(3).
Kinzie, M.B., Whitaker, S., Neesen, K., Kelley, M., & Pianta, R.C. (2006). Innovative web-based professional development for teachers of at-risk preschool children. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 9(4).
Kinzie, M.B., Whitaker, S., & Hofer, M. (2005). Instructional uses of instant messaging (IM) during classroom lectures. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 8(2).
Glenn, A., & Whitaker, S. (2002). Open resources and public/private partnerships. CITEJournal, 4(2).
Bull, G., Bull, G., & Whitaker, S. (2001). Web clippings. Learning and Leading with Technology, 28(5).
Presentations/Articles in Refereed Proceedings
Whitaker, S., Kinzie, M., Neesen, K., & Kelley, M. (2005). Tech support requirements for large-scale technology innovation in teacher professional development. Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005.
Neesen, K., Whitaker, S., & Kinzie, M. (2005). Educational video production to support teacher reflection and professional development. Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005.
Kinzie, M., Whitaker, S., Neesen, K., Kelley, M., & Pianta, R. (2005). State-wide professional development & curricula for early childhood educators: design & infrastructure. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005.
Whitaker, S., & Hofer, M. (2003). Preparing teachers with technology: how far should we go? In Price, J., Willis, D., David, N., & Willis, J. (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2003.
Hofer, M. & Whitaker, S. (2003). A new model for preservice educational technology classes. In Price, J., Willis, D., David, N., & Willis, J. (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2003.
Whitaker, S., & Kajder, S. (2003). Digital photography and visual images: storytelling and curricular connections. In Price, J., Willis, D., David, N., & Willis, J. (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2003.
Invited Presentations and Keynotes
Seminal Readings in Technology and Teacher Education. Invited panel, SITE 2002.
Integrating Technology Across Content Areas. Keynote address for Project SERVE Sunray Academy 2000.
Professional Service
Reviewer, Journal of Research on Technology in Education
Reviewer, Educational Technology & Society
Memberships
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Awards and Honors
Fellowship, Center for Technology and Teacher Education, University of Virginia (1999-2003)
Curry School of Education Community Award (2001).