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Phone: (865) 974-9900
Fax: (865) 974-3960

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109 Hoskins
1400 West Cumberland
Knoxville, TN 37996.0520








Project RITE

Projects by Year

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006

2009 Projects

View 2009 Call for Proposals

The effects of eliminating the lecture in favor of simulations-based
Physics In-class Collaborative Learning Experiences (Project PhICLE)

Debra Dandeneau
Lecturer, Physics & Astronomy, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

The Instructional Use of Blackboard among Undergraduate Students
and Their Instructors

Jay Pfaffman
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Counseling, UT Knoxville
Shelley McCoy
MLS, PhD Instructional Technology, UT Knoxville
Susan Sutton
Doctoral Candidate & GTA Instructional Technology, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

Students' Motivation and Use of Cognitive Self-Regulated Learning Strategies
as Predictors of Procrastination in Online Courses

Glenda Rakes
Professor, Educational Studies, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

Perceptions of Academic Honesty in Online vs. Face-to-Face Classrooms

Michael Spaulding
Assistant Professor, Educational Studies, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

Enhancing Student Discussion Board Participation in Online Professional Development Courses

Duren Thompson
Program Coordinator, Center for Literacy Studies, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006

2008 Projects

View 2008 Call for Proposals

Angling for Language Acquisition with TACLE: Leveraging Second Life to Create a Technology-Assisted Constructivist Language Environment for Spanish 111/112

Dolly Young
Professor, Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures, UT Knoxville
Doug Canfield
Coordinator, Language Resource Center, Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

The Effects of Virtual Classroom Learning Environments on Middle Grades Mathematics Teachers' Instructional Practices

JoAnn Cady
Assistant Professor, Theory & Practice in Teacher Education, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

Exploring the Impact of Online Study Sessions on Student Academic Performance

Wanda Costen
Assistant Professor, Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

Modification of Classroom Techniques to Fit Student Learning Styles

Richard Joost
Professor, Agriculture & Natural Resources, UT Martin
Melanie Young
Career Counselor, Student Success Center, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

Psychology Study Abroad Community

Jerri Yates
Lecturer, Psychology, UT Knoxville
Richard Saudargas
Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Psychology, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report coming soon

Teacher Beliefs as Predictors of Concerns Regarding the Effect of Instructional Technology on Students

Glenda Rakes
Professor, Department of Educational Studies, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

Utilizing the Communicative and Generative Qualities of Video-Narrative in the Development of Early Childhood Preservice Teacher Inquiry

Mary Jane Moran
Associate Professor, Child & Family Studies, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report excerpt

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006

2007 Recipients

View 2007 Call for Proposals

Engaging Students in a True Intercultural Dialogue: Network-based Discourse Communities and Culture Learning in the FL Classroom

Sebastien Dubreil
Assistant Professor, Modern Foreign Languages & Literatures, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

The Impact of Traditional, Performance-Based and Online, Learner-Based Assessments on Student Learning

Katherine Greenberg
Professor, Educational Psychology & Counseling, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Blogging for Reflection, Retention, and Application of Learning Concepts

Trena Paulus
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Counseling, UT Knoxville
Lisa Jahns
Assistant Professor, Nutrition, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

Teacher Concerns toward the Use of Technology in the Classroom as Predictors of Instructional Practices

Glenda Rakes
Professor, Department of Educational Studies, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

Testing the Efficacy of DAWG, a Suite of Online Active-Learning Modules for Enhancing Student Learning of Statistical Analysis

Arnold Saxton
Professor, Animal Sciences, UT Knoxville
Robert Auge
Professor, Plant Sciences, UT Knoxville
John Cummins
Research Associate, Plant Sciences, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006

2006 Recipients

View 2006 Call for Proposals

An Assessment of Factors Affecting Dropout of Students Enrolled in the University of Tennessee Online New College Bachelor's Degree Program

Jeff Hoyer
Department of Communications, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

The Effects of the BlackBoard Virtual Classroom and Journal LX Collaborative Tools on Literature Discussions

Susan Groenke
Assistant Professor, English Education, UT Knoxville
Joellen Maples
Clinical Instructor, English Education, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog

The Effects of Open Book Testing in Online Learning Environments

Glenda Rakes
Professor, Department of Educational Studies, UT Martin
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract

Evaluating Instructional Media for CS 100

Michael W. Berry
Professor and Interim Head, Department of Computer Science, UT Knoxville
Sarah Lowe
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design, School of Art, UT Knoxville
Murray Browne
Research Associate, Department of Computer Science, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | final report abstract

Handheld Technology and Cooperative Learning

Tami Wyatt
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, UT Knoxville
proposal abstract | launch blog | final report abstract
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006