Talleah Smith MEDT 8484 Research Seminar I Ed. S Instructional Technology July 17,2009

Table of Contents Curriculum Vita Philosophy of Research Certificate of Human Participants Protection Article Review Chart Literature Review Map Literature Review Research Project

Curriculum Vita Professional Objective My professional objective is to create a stimulating learning environment for my students by keeping up with their interests and the growing use of technology in society. Education M.A.T. Middle School Education, 2006, Clark Atlanta University B.S.E.E. (Bachelor in Electrical Engineering), 2003, Georgia Institute of Technology Work Experiences August 2005 - Math Teacher present Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School DeKalb County Schools, Decatur GA 30035 February 2004 Substitute Teacher - June 2005 Fulton County Schools, Atlanta GA 30032 December 2003 Instructor - March 2005 Back 2 Basics Tutorial, Atlanta, GA

Philosophy of Research As a mathematics educator, I am a life long learner. Research helps me to fill my educators’ tool box with strategies and knowledge to help my students succeed. Studies have shown that students have difficulties with math on standardized tests. Therefore, I want to focus on research that will lead to student’s better understanding of mathematical concepts as well as increase their test scores through the use of technology. Students that do well in mathematics are better equipped to succeed in today’s technology driven marketplace.

Certificate for Human Participants Protection Education Human Participants Protection Certificate

Article Review Chart Article Review Chart

Literature Review Map Literature Review Map

Literature Review Research Project Technological Influences in Mathematics