Maegan E.

Slaten
601 11 th St. Apt 311, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 (205) 759-4900 Slate005@crimson.ua.edu http://www.mslaten.com EDUCATION

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership with emphasis in Instructional Technology GPA: 3.89 Expected Graduation Date: December 2013

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

M.A. in Elementary Education Focus: Reading, Social Studies GPA: 3.67 May 2008

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.S. Elementary Education Honors: Cum Laude GPA: 3.47 AWARDS

December 2006

Most Outstanding Graduate Student in Instructional Technology for 2010

Recipient of the Jim and Ann Hayes Endowed Scholarship from the College of Education, 2004-2005 Member of the Kappa Delta Epsilon Education Honor Society Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Educators Honor Society, Gamma Phi Beta Honor Society

TEACHING EXPERIENCE August 2010 University of Alabama, Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, Present and Technology Studies Graduate Teaching Assistant CAT 200, CAT 250 Taught and facilitated grading for two sections a semester, collaborated on curriculum and exam development, managed and facilitated the online portion of the courses, and met with students upon request. Tuscaloosa County Schools Substitute Teacher Served as a substitute for many of the schools in the area, worked with grades K-12 2009-2010

University of Alabama, College of Education June 2009 Technology Instructor MAP Programs Summer Enrichment Workshop Taught a one-month technology workshop to 2 groups of students (2 nd /3 rd grades and 6 th 8 th grades). Instructional topics included: blogging, podcasting, vodcasting, digital storytelling, and internet safety. Tuscaloosa City Schools - Kindergarten Teacher 2008-2009 Taught 19 students, assisted in morning and afternoon duty, planned field trips, utilized technology, received training in Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI), McKinney Vento, and Lee v. Macon

SCHOLARLY WORK CONFERENCES Rice, M. & Slaten, M. (2010, June) Raising Elementary Students Expectations and Achievement with Technology Integration. Paper presentation for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, Denver, CO. Rice, M., Rice, R., Lewis, T., & Slaten, M. (2011, June) Learning computer programming while learning digital age skills. BYOL (Bring your own laptop) presentation for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, Philadelphia, PA. Slaten, M., & Rice, M. (2011, November). Using technology to raise kindergarteners skill and knowledge levels. Poster presentation for the Mid -South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Conference, Oxford, MS. Slaten, M., Rice, M., Emfinger, K. (2011, November) Using Technology to Assist You ng Children in Learning Basic Skills Poster session for OMEP-USA conference in Miami, FL. Slaten, M., Rice, M., Emfinger, K. (2012, June) Using technology as an intervention tool for struggling kindergarteners. Poster session for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, San Diego, CA. Rice, M., Lewis, T., Price, G., Slaten, M., Rice Jr., R., & Wright, V. (2012, June) Create interactive games, movies, and animations using Alice and Scratch. Workshop session for t he International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, San Diego, CA. LOCAL PRESENTATIONS Slaten, M. (2010). Virtual backpack: Tools to help you succeed as a student at UA . Presentation given to a University of Alabama Freshman Learn ing Group, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Slaten, M. (2010). My top ten tools for elementary educators. Presentation given to a freshman learning group of pre-service teachers at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama . Rice, M., & Slaten, M. (2011) Learning computer programming while learning digital age skills: Workshop on Alice software. Workshop presented to the computer classes at Mountain Brook Junior High, Mountain Brook, Alabama. Price, G., Guo, Z., & Slaten, M. (2012 , February). Technology and research: An interactive exploration of 10 Web 2.0 tools to utilize when conducting educational research. Presentation to the CAT 534 class at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Price, G., Guo, Z., & Slaten, M. (2012, March). Te chnology and research: An interactive exploration of 10 Web 2.0 tools to utilize when conducting educational research. Workshop for the faculty at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. PUBLICATIONS Slaten, M., Rice, M., Emfinger, K. (2012, April) Using technology to raise kindergartners skill and knowledge levels. Manuscript submitted for publication.

SERVICE Member of the Ladies of the Houndstooth community -service group (2011 present) Assisted in the improvement of the CAT 200 course (2010) Developed and managed a Facebook page for our department (2010 present) Updated the departments bulletin board (2010) Served as guest lecturer for two Freshman Learning Community meetings (2010) Created a photo and video presentation for the MAP programs Summer Enrichment Workshop Peer Mentor for the Tide Together mentoring program (2009 present) Junior Board Member for the Alabama Ballet (2009 2010) Junior Patron for the Birmingham Museum of Art (2009 present) Young Professionals of Tuscaloosa (2009 present) Ambassador for the Graduate School at the University of Alabama (2007 present) Alabama Football Recruiting Hostess (2004 present) President of the Creative Campus Student Organization at the University of Alabama (2007 2008) University Programs Assistant Director for the University Creations Committee (2005 2006) Student Alumni Associations Vice President of Special Events (2005 2006) Aerobics Teacher at the Student Recreation Center (2004 2006) Avanti Freshman Student Orientation Leader (2004 2005)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Creative Campus/Academic Affairs, University of Alabama (January 2007-May 2008) Organized events both in house and around campus; managed the calendar of the Associate Provost; completed general office duties; served as President of the Creative Campus Student Organization Aerobics Instructor, Student Recreation Center, University of Alabama (October 2004 December 2007) Taught 2-4 classes a week; certified in CPR/First Aid Student Worker, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Alabama (August 2004 December 2006) Supervised 5-8 student workers; filled material requests for Admissions Counselors as well as different departments around campus; worked the front desk and fielded calls from prospective students and parents; registered students for campus tours; served as the assistant for the Director and her assistant p erforming office duties such as managing the calendar, answering the phone, and filing Student Assistant, Brookwood Elementary Extended Day (February 2006 May 2006) Managed approximately 20 students during after school care, organized activities and he lped with homework, worked 3 afternoons a week Avanti Student Orientation Leader, Orientation, University of Alabama (January 2004 January 2005) served as an orientation leader during summer orientation, conducting small group sessions, giving tours, and fielding any questions the students might have; assisted with other events on campus such as University Days, Capstone Convocation, Foreign Language Conference, and Physics Competition; appeared in several brochures and ads for the University

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Technology use in the primary classroom Technology as an intervention tool Web 2.0 tools in the classroom Preparing pre-service teachers for using technology in the classroom Technology curriculum development REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST