SYLVIA TIALA - VITA present University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI

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1 SYLVIA TIALA - VITA EDUCATION Iowa State University Ames, IA December, 2005 Ph. D. Industrial Education and Technology Dissertation: Virtual reality in the k -12 classroom Iowa State University Ames, IA December, 1997 M.S. Industrial Education and Technology Thesis: A Comparison of traditional, simulation and virtual reality training methods Iowa St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN December 1981 B.S. Industrial Education EXPERIENCE 2006 present University of Wisconsin - Stout Menomonie, WI Assistant Professor - Courses Taught: EDUC 210 Impacts of Technology on Learning (Fall 2012) TECED 380 Design for Industry (Fall 2010) EDUC Video Games and Simulations in Educational Environments (Spring 2010 present) TECED Introduction to Technology Education (Fall Spring 2010) TECED Middle School Technology Education (Spring 2008-present) TECED Pre-Student Teaching in Technology Education (Fall 2006-present) TECED Advanced Curriculum Methods & Assessment in Tech. Ed. (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008) TECED Supervising student teachers (Fall 2006-present) TECED Student Teaching Seminar (Fall Spring 2010) TCS Communication and Information Systems (Fall Spring 2007) Undergraduate Research: Cody Jolin: Advise student s analysis of existing data at Chicago s Field Museum relative to ongoing collaboration regarding electronic games and educational applications (2012). TECED 360 Design for Industry students and Children s Museum of Eau Claire (2010). Matt Christian: Advised research in XNA programming/tutorials for K-12 applications in conjunction with Games in Education Grant ( ) Graduate Thesis Advisement 2012 Spoerk, Tammy K., 2009 Pitzen, John G Flaherty, Shannon M. Value of a summer STEM camp DVD for promoting engineering and technology careers in Milwaukee Public School District Analysis of effective and ineffective classroom management: teacher's behaviors and characteristics Effects of design and modeling curriculum and instruction on enrollment in eighth-grade technology and engineering Program Director (Undergrad Technology Education Fall 2007 Spring 2010/Science and Technology Education Spring Spring 2010): Program Director Responsibilities: Conduct advisement day program for 140+ undergraduate students each semester

2 Implemented professional development requirements for students to increase their marketability. Interface with advisement and recruitment offices to obtain information relative to campus preview days, enrollment targets, and campus visits Resolved program eligibility issues and student concerns according to stated policy and in conjunction with the CEHHS Dean and SOE Director. Expanded role of the advisory committee for Technology Education Program to include industry representatives, faculty, K-12 teachers, and student representation to respond to concerns from 2004 PRC report. Reporting and Documentation: DPI/NCATE certification reports prepared for program (Fall 2009) Department of Public Instruction program approval (obtained Spring 2010) NCATE certification (obtained Spring 2010) Program reports prepared for institutional review Assessment in the Major Reports submitted annually Program Director Self-Study Report (submitted January, 2010) PRC consultant/committee reports recommend program continuation without updates (Spring 2010). Revisions/Implementation: New course TECED 370 Gateway to Technology Seminar New course TECED 371 Introduction to Engineering Design New course TECED 380 Design for Industry Course revision TECED 360 Middle School Technology Education New course EDUC 170 Video Games and Simulations in Educational Environments Program Revision BS in Technology Education Program Revision BS in Technology and Science New Dual Certification Program BS in Technology and Science Education Course Revision TECED 160 Introduction to Technology Education Course Revision TECED 340 Middle School Technology Education Collaborations: Fab Lab UW Stout (current) Work, in conjunction with UW-Stout s Discovery Center, to plan and implement a fabrication/research laboratory. Including: - Targeting foundations for funding - Collaborating with 4 regional K-12 school districts - Collaborating with Mahtomedi School District TECED 380 Design for Industry (Fall 2010) Facilitated partnership between UW-Stout s Technology Education program and the Children s Museum of Eau Claire. Conducted applied research while combining principles of design with constructionist learning theory in collaboration with pre-service Technology Education teachers. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Coordinator: (2008 present) Aligned UW-Stout curriculum with across 3 colleges and 5 instructors to PLTW training areas to meet grant specifications. Lab Modification (Fall 2006 to Fall 2009) Collaborated with UW-Stout s Laboratory Modification committee to coordinate building modifications and specify, order, and inventory equipment needed for Project Lead the Way- related grant totaling over $100,000 of and related lab upgrades and facilities remodeling within the Technology Education

3 program. This helped meet recommendations from the 2004 PRC report for the undergraduate Technology Education program Student Organizations: Organizations Advised: TECA (Technology Education Collegiate Association) ( present) Rube Goldberg Competition (2007 present) Supermileage Vehicle ( ) Boone Community School District Boone, IA Instructor Courses Taught: Jr. High Industrial Technology Sr. High Industrial Technology Aviation, Aerospace, Blue print reading, CAD, Electricity/electronics, Home maintenance, Metals/Materials Processing, Problem solving, Robotics. Department Chair ( ): Mapped curriculum meeting local/state guidelines, facilitated developed of departmental standards, benchmarks and curriculum alignment Ordered supplies, organized advisory committees, provided necessary paperwork as needed for local and state agencies and granting institutions. Project Lead the Way: Obtained over $60,000 in grants to implement high school Project Lead the Way program. Obtained PLTW training in Digital Electronics Became one of the first PLTW-recognized schools in Iowa Organized a PLTW community advisory board Iowa State University Ames, IA National Science Foundation/Research Experience for Teachers DMI # Investigate hardware and software for implementing virtual reality application in a Technology Education laboratory (Summer) NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL Summer Teacher Enrichment Program Compared head-mounted -displays for Virtual Environments Lab in Mission Operations. Develop curriculum suitable for K-12 application after NASA lab tours and working with NASA engineers and scientists (Summer) Iowa State University Ames, IA STAR Schools Project: Presentation of rocket engineering project to educators participating in training using Iowa s interactive fiber optic network (ICN) (Summer) Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA Economic Development Group/Pioneer Hi-Bred Basic Skills Task Analysis: Analyzed reading, writing and math skills needed for employees competence Packaging Sales & Consulting Ankeny, IA Technical writing: Created estimating forms, spreadsheets, databases and marketing materials. Revised and negotiated customer contracts Sauk Rapids High School Sauk Rapids, MN

4 Instruction: Aerospace, Aviation, Electricity The Mathison Company Sioux Falls, SD Reprographics and Sales: Produced negatives, positives, reversals and halftones on Acti process camera, Opti-Copy camera/projector, DuPont Cronalith and Crovex processors. Produced dry mounting, diazo, electrostatic reprographic materials and instruction manuals Sioux Falls Public Schools Sioux Falls, SD Instructor- Courses Taught: Jr. High School Science Senior High School Industrial Technology Plastics, Construction, Woodworking, Small gas engines, Welding, Drafting PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Publications Tiala, S. (2012). Re-envisioning STEM Teacher Preparation. In Veenstra, C., Fust-Bowe, J., & Padro, F. (Eds.), Advancing the STEM agenda. Milwaukee, WI: ASQ Quality Press. Tiala, S. (October, 2011) Fab Labs: re-envisioning innovation and entrepreneering. ASQ Higher Education Brief, 4 (5). Tiala, S. & Harris, K. (September, 2011). The right time for recruiting new colleagues. The Technology Teacher, 77 (1), Tiala, S. & Winegar, P. (February, 2011). Integrating STEM into technology education programs. ASQ Higher Education Brief, 4 (1). McAlister, B., Hacker, M. & Tiala, S. (2008). Engineering content and the technology education curriculum. In R. Custer and T. Erekson (Eds.) Assessment in technology education: 56 th yearbook (Council on Technology Teacher Education). Peoria, Illinois: McGraw Hill/Glencoe. Tiala, S. (2007). Integrating virtual reality in technology education labs. The Technology Teacher, 66, Presentations Tiala, S. (July, 2011). Fab labs: re-envisioning innovation and entrepreneering. Presented July 20, 2011 at the 2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society Conference at the University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin. Tiala, S. (March, 2011). Technology/Engineering Education in a Spiky World. Presented March 25, 2011 at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association s 73 rd Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tiala S., (March 2011). Funding Your Classroom: Grants and Other Resources. Presented March 10, 2011 at the 42nd Wisconsin Technology Education Conference, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Tiala S., (May 24, 2010). Creating CORE: Undergraduate Research Experience. Presented at First Exposure, Undergraduate Research: Changing Students Learning Patterns. Presented at UW-Stout s May Day presentations in Menomonie, WI. Tiala, S. & McAlister, B. (March, 2010). University of Wisconsin Stout s Technology Education and Science Teacher Certification Program. Poster presented March 20, 2010 at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association s 72 nd Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tiala, S. (October, 2009). Preparing Project Lead The Way Pre-service Teachers. Presented October 30, 2009 at the Iowa Industry and Technology Education Conference in Ames, Iowa. Tiala S., Thomas, K., Schlosser, P., Wolfgram, S., Asthana, R., Pickart, M., Brantmeier, T., Budd, D, & Tafalla, R. (September 4, 2009) Engaging faculty and staff in undergraduate research. Presented for UW- Stout professional development at UW-Stout in Menomonie, WI. Tiala, S. & Wolfgram, S. (August 25, 2009). The Changing Culture of Undergraduate Research at UW-Stout. Presented to the Deans Issues meeting at the University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI. Tiala, S. (March 2009). Video Game Production. Presented March 6, 2009 at the 40th Wisconsin

5 Technology Education Conference, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Tiala, S. (March 2008). Grant Writing Tips and Tricks. Presented March 6, 2008 at the 39th Wisconsin Technology Education Conference, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Hanson, D. & Tiala, S. (March 2008). If You Always Do What You ve Always Done. Presented March 6, 2008 at the 39th Wisconsin Technology Education Conference, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATES State of Iowa Master Educator License current: 7-12 Industrial Technology / K-12 Coaching State of Minnesota : 5-12 Industrial Arts / 7-12 Coaching State of South Dakota : Secondary: Industrial Arts/Technology, Sociology, Psychology, Middle School/Jr. High: Language Arts, Science; Coaching: K-12 Project Lead the Way Training Completed: Gateway to Technology (update) Milwaukee School of Engineering Summer 2011 Introduction to Engineering Design Milwaukee School of Engineering - Summer 2010 Gateway to Technology Purdue Summer 2006 Digital Electronics University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana Summer 2005