Vita David W. Denton Summer Seattle Pacific University Phone: rd Ave. West dentod[at]spu[dot]edu.

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1 Vita David W. Denton Summer 2015 Graduate Teacher Education Assistant Professor Seattle Pacific University Phone: rd Ave. West dentod[at]spu[dot]edu Seattle, WA Website: Education Doctorate, Ed.D., Seattle Pacific University, conferred March 2010 Major field: Curriculum and instruction Research interests: Instructional practices, instructional technology, curriculum design, assessment, and mixed methods research Dissertation title: The Effects of Reflective Thinking on Middle School Students Academic Achievement and Perceptions of Related Instructional Practices: A Mixed Methods Study. Chairperson: Dr. Arthur K. Ellis Master of Education, M.Ed., University of Oregon, conferred July 2000 Professional specialization: Secondary social studies and middle level mathematics Master s thesis title: Aligning Lesson Design Components to Classroom Instruction. Supervisor: Dr. Meredith D. Gall Bachelor of Arts, B.A., University of Oregon, conferred June 1998 Major: History, with additional coursework in Ancient Greek and Mathematics Administrative Experience Director of Assessment, Seattle Pacific University, 2014 Present. Responsibilities include collecting and processing assessment data, preparing program reports, assisting with revisions to assessment plans, overseeing completion and submission of approval and accreditation requirements. Graduate Teacher Education Program Chair, Seattle Pacific University, 2012 Present. Responsibilities include recruitment, induction, training, assessment, and advising more than 140 graduate teacher education students enrolled in one- and two-year teacher education programs. Additional responsibilities include program design and improvement, instructor training, and student intervention. Internship field supervisor for graduate teacher education students, Graduate Teaching Seattle Pacific University, Assistant Professor General Inquiry, Teaching, and Assessment Methods EDU 6150, 2014 Present Introduction to Teaching EDU 6918, 2012 Present 1

2 September Experience EDU 6942, 2012 Present Internship Seminar EDU 6139, Graduate Teaching Internship EDU 6949 & 6945, 2012 Present Learners in Context EDU 6132, Inquiry and Assessment Methods EDU 6160, History of American Education EDU 6120, Classroom Management EDU 6130, Western Washington University, Adjunct Instructor Classroom use of Instructional Technology IT 442, 2012 Basic Instructional Technology Skills IT 344, 2011 Undergraduate Teaching Seattle Pacific University, Assistant Professor Teacher as Person Capstone EDU 4899, Integrating Technology in Secondary and Elementary Classrooms EDTC 4236 & 4237, Secondary Social Studies Methods EDU 4364, 2011 Social Studies Methods EDSC 3200, 2008 Secondary Teaching North Kitsap School District, Public School Teacher In Progress Junior high and middle school social studies and mathematics, Junior high coach, 11 seasons in various sports, Middle and high summer school, Substitute teacher, science, social studies, English, math, physical education, Publications Denton, D. W. & Heiney-Smith, J. (----). Mentoring as Professional Development: Enhancing Mentor Programs to Impact Student Achievement. Recently Submitted or Accepted Denton, D. W. & Sink, C. (----). Social studies instruction in elementary classrooms: Bridging the gap between integration strategies and standards. Refereed Journals 2

3 Denton, D. W. (2014). Effects of screen capture feedback on assignment performance and student perceptions. Tech Trends 58(6), doi: /s Denton, D. W. (2013). Responding to edtpa: Transforming practice or applying shortcuts? AILACTE Journal 10(1), Retrieved from Denton, D. W. & Wicks, D. (2013). Implementing electronic portfolios through social media platforms: Steps and student perceptions. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks 17(1), Denton, D. W. (2012). Enhancing instruction through constructivism, cooperative learning, and cloud computing. Tech Trends 56(4), doi: /s Denton, D. W. (2012). Improving the quality of preservice teachers evidence based writing entries in electronic portfolios. International Journal of eportfolio 2(2), Retrieved from Ellis, A. K., Bond, J. B., & Denton, D. W. (2012). An analytical literature review of the effects of metacognitive teaching strategies in primary and secondary student populations. Asia Pacific Journal of Educational Development, 1, Denton, D. W. (2009). Reflection and learning: Characteristics, obstacles, and implications. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 43, doi: /j x Practitioner Journals Bube, S., & Denton, D. W. (Eds.). (2015, Spring). Consulting, coaching, and collaborating: Professional development worth doing, 41(1). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (Ed.). (2014, Fall). Transcending boundaries with technology, 40(2). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (Ed.). (2014, Spring). Supporting exceptional learners, 40(1). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W., Bond, J., Ellis, A. K. (2013). Reflective assessment: Providing alternative approaches to student voice. Curriculum in Context, 39(2), Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (Ed.). (2013, Fall). Engagement in education, 39(2). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (Ed.). (2013, Spring). Improving education through innovation, 39(1). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (2012, October). Creating documentary reflections. Learning and Leading with Technology, 40(2), Denton, D. W. (Ed.). (2012, Fall). Upholding common standards: Adopting and implementing common core, 38(2). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (Ed.). (2012, Spring). Pursuing excellence: Reforming teacher and principal evaluation in Washington, 38(1). Curriculum in Context. Retrieved from Denton, D. W. (2011, May/June). The assignment journal: A student centered resource and organizing system. Middle Level Learning, 41,

4 Book Denton, D. W. (2011, June/July). Tip: Fight PowerPoint itis with Prezi. Learning and Leading with Technology 38(1), 26. Denton, D. W. (2010). Using basic computer applications to examine school data. The WERA Educational Journal, 3(1), Retrieved from Ellis, A. K., & Denton, D. W. (2010). Teaching, learning, and assessment together: Reflective assessments for middle and high school mathematics and science. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Miscellaneous Denton, D. W. (2010). Instructor s manual for teaching and learning elementary social studies (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Ellis, A. K. (2010). Teaching and learning elementary social studies (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Various chapter contributions such as additional readings, websites, National Council for the Social Studies teaching and content standards, and sample lessons. Presentations Bond, J. B., Denton, D. W., Ellis, A. K. (2015, July). Impact of Reflective Assessment on Student Learning: Best-Evidence Synthesis from Ten Quantitative Studies. Symposium presentation at the 6th biennial Educational Innovations in Countries around the World, Seattle, WA. Denton, D. W. (2015, April). Using Screen Capture Feedback to Improve Academic Performance. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. Denton, D. W., Heiney-Smith, J., Antilla, J., Bishop, D. (2015, February). Beyond the Basics of edtpa: Helping Candidates Exercise Professional Judgment. Workshop conducted at the annual meeting for the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA. Denton, D. W., Bishop, D., & Eigenbrood, D. (2014, March). Merging portfolio and performance assessment. Paper presented at the annual conference for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Indianapolis, IN. Bishop, D., & Denton, D. W. (2014, March). Responding to edtpa: Transforming practice or applying shortcuts? Paper presented at the annual meeting for the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, Indianapolis, IN. Denton, D. W., Bishop, D., Wicks, D., Vaughn, A, & Chen, D. (2013, September). Methods for enhancing eportfolios as an assessment of professional competence. Paper presented at the eportfolio Symposium, Bothell, WA. Denton, D. W., Wicks, D., Eveland, V. (2013, July). Closing the 2-sigma gap: Eight strategies to replicate one-to-one tutoring in blended learning. Paper presented at the 10th Annual Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference and Workshop, Milwaukee, WI. Denton, D. W. (2013, February). Implementing electronic portfolios through social media platforms: Steps and student perceptions. Paper presented at the annual meeting for the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, Orlando, FL. 4

5 Denton, D. W. (2012, August). Implementing electronic portfolios through social media platforms: Steps and recommendations for sustainable portfolio use. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on the Social Moral Fabric of the School, Seattle, WA. Denton, D. W. (2012, July). Improving student reflections in electronic portfolio environments. Paper presented at the 5th Annual International Symposium: Emerging Technologies for Online Learning, Las Vegas, NV. Denton, D. W. (2011, April). Providing feedback on the teacher performance assessment: A how to for university coordinators. Training provided to university coordinators at Seattle Pacific University School of Education, Seattle, WA. Denton, D. W. (2011, October). Effects of reflective assessment on middle school students' academic achievement and perceptions of related instructional practices. Paper presented at the annual winter conference for Washington Educational Research Association, SeaTac, WA. Invited Presentations Denton, D. W. (2015, January). Using Screen Capture Feedback to Improve Academic Performance. Training provided to instructors at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA. Awards Grants Awards and Grants Nominee for the Patricia M. Bentz Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Seattle Pacific University, 2013 Phi Delta Kappa International Emerging Leader, $1000 for travel to Washington DC as part of PDK s emerging leader cohort, 2012 Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education Scholar Award, $3000, 2012 Washington Education Research Association Outstanding Dissertation, 2011 Seattle Pacific University President s Citation, 2010 Seattle Pacific University School of Education Scholarship, $500, 2009 Horace Mann Scholarship, $500, 2008 Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship, $500, 2007 Academic Renewal Grant, Seattle Pacific University School of Education, $1000, 2011 Sons of Norway Culture Grant, $400, 2011 Suquamish Tribe Appendix X Grant, $2800, 2011 North Kitsap School District Professional Enhancement Grant, $1032, 2011 Washington Education Association Olympic Council Grant, $954,

6 Service North Kitsap Schools Foundation to fund Kitsap Heritage Night, $332, 2010 North Kitsap School District Professional Enhancement Grant, $2473, 2009 North Kitsap School District Professional Enhancement Grant, $1602, 2007 Washington Initiative for National Board Certification, $1150, 2004 North Kitsap School District Professional Enhancement Grant, $2500, 2004 University of Oregon School of Education Project CO TEEMS, $5634, 1999 Committees Professional Educator Standards Board, Threshold Meeting for revising approval process based on outcome indicators, May 2015 Teacher Education Advisory Committee, Seattle Pacific University School of Education, 2011 Present Curriculum Committee, Seattle Pacific University School of Education, 2011 Present Phi Delta Kappa Elections Committee, Policy Council, Marion Forsman Boushie Learning Center, Teacher Performance Assessment Committee, Seattle Pacific University School of Education, 2012 Equity Committee, North Kitsap School District, Technology Committee, Poulsbo Middle School, Building Representative, North Kitsap Education Association, Grading Committee, Poulsbo Middle School, Student Led Conference Committee, Poulsbo Middle School, Technology Committee, Poulsbo Middle School, Leadership Committee, Poulsbo Middle School, Service, Reviews, and Research Collaboration with Professional Educator Standards Board representative and data administrators to develop Data System Audit Tool for teacher preparation programs in Washington, 2014 Present Presenter to Seattle Pacific University Faculty on Flipped learning: Strategies and application, September 2014, and January 2015 West Region Representative and Board Member for Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, 2013 Present Editor of Curriculum in Context, an online journal published by Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,

7 Creator and manager for School of Education SharePoint sites, 2012 Present Presenter to Seattle Pacific University Faculty on Flipping the classroom mini-course, September 2013, and February 2014 Presenter to Seattle Pacific University Faculty on How to create and use rubrics in Blackboard, October 2011, and October 2013 Hiring committee member for tenure track position in the undergraduate teacher education program at Seattle Pacific University, 2013 and 2014 Presenter to nurse practitioners in the School of Health Sciences at Seattle Pacific University on methods for using technology to enhance instruction, January 2013 Unit lead for School of Education website revisions, 2012 Father Figures Lunch outreach activity at Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center, 40 participants, January 2011 International Society for Technology in Education regional judge, Aspirations in Computing Award, sponsored by the National Center for Women and Information Technology, Reviews Reviewer for Educational Change (2015, August). Manuscript JEDU-D R1, Metacognitive Instruction and Cognitive processing in a South African Classroom: Students' Experiences and Perspectives. Reviewer for Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education Scholar Award (2014, November) Reviewer for Educational Studies (2014, December). Manuscript CEDS , Assessing senior highschool students self-reflective thinking. Reviewer for Cogent Education (2014, September). Manuscript COGENTEDU R2, Perceptions regarding barriers and enablers of implementing smart moves (compulsory physical activity) within primary schools. Research Active Learning Community member, research on methods for using blended learning models to improve student achievement and screen capture technology for effective delivery of instruction, Research on the state of social studies education in urban elementary and secondary schools, Professional development training for teachers at Chief Kitsap Academy, including integration of Google Apps for Educators, October 2012 Research study to evaluate the effects of different types of reflective prompts on the achievement and perceptions of 7th grade social studies students, 2010 Professional Development 7

8 Affiliations American Educational Research Association, 2010 Present Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center Policy Board Member and Parent Committee, Secretary and Vice Chairperson, National Council for the Social Studies, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Phi Delta Kappa, 2010 Present Washington Educational Research Association, Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Certificates Washington State Professional Teaching Certificate: Endorsements in social studies, history, mathematics, and traffic safety, National Board Certified Teacher, Early Adolescent Mathematics, Conferences and Training Teacher Performance Assessment, edtpa, portfolio scoring Washington Educational Research Association, December, 2011 Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2011 Writing to be Read webinar: The Editor in Chief of Kappan, Joan Richardson, presented tips for writing manuscripts for professional publications, October, 2010 Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum Training and Workshop: Educators and Suquamish tribal members gathered at Kiana Lodge on the Kitsap Peninsula to learn about methods for integrating the concept of tribal sovereignty into Washington state social studies curriculum, August, 2010 International Ecological Forum: Participants from Russia, Germany, and the United States gathered in Sochi, Russia to discuss trends and research in global education, October, 2008 Computer Applications and Technology Creation and management of websites using SharePoint, WordPress, ipages, and Sitecore SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Expression Web 4, InfoPath Designer Google Apps for Educators, Google Sites, YouTube, and Chrome Operating System WordPress, Blackboard, Inspiration, Audacity, Poll Everywhere, Windows Movie Maker Camtasia Relay and Studio, Jing, SPSS 8