Publications

Publications--Refereed

Ray, J. & Figg, C. (2006). Six Experience-based Guidelines for Successful Synchronous Chat. ACET Journal of Computer Education and Research (4)1, 9-15.

Gonsoulin, W., Figg, C., & Ward, R.E. (2006). Learning by Leading: Using best practices to develop leadership skills in at-risk and gifted populations. Education (126)3, 690-701.

Figg, C. & Burson, J. (2005). Across the curriculum with handheld computers. Computers in the Schools (22) 3/4, 131-144.

Ward, R.E., Figg, C., & Keller, M.M. (2003). Rooted in forestry [cover article]. ScienceScope, 26 (6), pgs. 14-19.

Harris, J. & Figg, C. (November 2000). Participating from the sidelines, on-line: Facilitation of telementoring projects. Journal of Computer Documentation.

Proceedings Publications--Refereed

Jaipal-Jamani, K., & Figg, C. (March 2008). Pre-service Teachers Implementing ICT-integrated Strategies during the Practicum: Frustrations and Successes. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Las Vegas, NV: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Jaipal-Jamani, K., Figg, C., Atack, M, & Ortiz, F. (March 2008). Existing Community Practices and Designed Interventions: Understanding the Tensions in supporting Pre-service Teachers to Integrate ICT during Practice Teaching. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Las Vegas, NV: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Rutherford, C., & Figg, C. (March 2008). The new age: Best practices for encouraging pre-service teachers’ use of online resources in practicum experiences. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Las Vegas, NV: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Rutherford, C., & Figg, C. (March 2008). Tech use and teacher candidates: The impact of new online tools on attitudes. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008. Las Vegas, NV: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C., Vietgen, P., Lu, C., & Griffin, S. (July 2007). Navigating the way: Balancing the challenges of new faculty. In Proceedings for the ISATT Conference 2007. St. Catharines, ON: International Study Association for Teachers and Teaching.

Figg, C., Ward, R.E., & Guillory, D. (2006) Using Social Studies content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006. Norfolk, VA: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Ward., R.E., Beasley, H., Figg, C., & Guillory, D. (2006). Have a piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our partners in education. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006. Norfolk, VA: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C., Ward, R.E., & Guillory, D. (March 2005). Portable Technologies in the Classroom: Ubiquitous Tools to Support Cultural Diversity and Environmental Education. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 17th International Conference Proceedings for 2005. Phoenix, AZ: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C., Ward, R.E., & Keller, M.M. (March 2003). Emerging Technologies and Forestry: Using Handhelds and an Interdisciplinary Approach to Introduce Forestry in the Middle School Classroom. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 14th International Conference Proceedings for 2003. Albuquerque, NM: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C. & Burson, J. (March 2003). Strategies for Writing Across the Curriculum with PDAs. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 14th International Conference Proceedings for 2003. Albuquerque, NM: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C. & Burson, J. (June 2002). PDA strategies for Preservice Teacher Technology Training. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications ED-Media 2002, Denver CO: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C. & Burson, J. (June 2002). PDAs for a Writing Workshop in the Classroom. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications ED-Media2002, Denver CO: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C. (March 2002). Books vs. Technology: Bringing Technology into the Children's Literature Course. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 13th International Conference Proceedings for 2002. Nashville, TN: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C. & Burson, J. (March 2002). Giving a “Hand” to the Writer's Workshop with PDAs. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 13th International Conference Proceedings for 2002. Nashville, TN: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Figg, C. (March 1999). Student Teachers as Instructional Designers: A First Experience . Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education 10th International Conference Proceedings for 1999. San Antonio, TX: Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

International/National Conference Presentations

CSSE Presentations:

  • Pre-service Teachers using ICT-integrated Strategies during the Practicum: Approaches to Planning and Teaching (March 2008)
  • A Case Study of Grade 8 Teachers’ Implementation of the Video Game “Nano Legends”: Pedagogical Perspectives (March 2008)
  • New Faculty Cross Borders Through Self-Study in Teacher Education: Global Horizons (March 2008)
  • New Horizons: Establishing “Professional Value” for New Faculty (March 2007)

ISATT Presentations:

  • Navigating the way: Balancing the challenges of new faculty (July 2007)

SITE Presentations/Workshops:

  • Pre-service Teachers Implementing ICT-integrated Strategies during the Practicum: Frustrations and Successes (March 2008)
  • Existing Community Practices and Designed Interventions: Understanding the Tensions in supporting Pre-service Teachers to Integrate ICT during Practice Teaching (March 2008)
  • Tech use and teacher candidates: The impact of new online tools on attitudes (March 2008)
  • The new age: Best practices for encouraging pre-service teachers’ use of online resources in practicum experiences (March 2008)
  • Using Social Studies content themes and digital storytelling to make video come alive (March 2006)
  • Have a piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring practical, purposeful learning experiences with our partners in education (2006)
  • Portable Technologies in the Classroom: Ubiquitous Tools to Support Cultural Diversity and Environmental Education (March 2005)
  • Emerging Technologies and Forestry: Using Handhelds and an Interdisciplinary Approach to Introduce Forestry in the Middle School Classroom (March 2003)
  • PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants): Computing Tools for All Students (March 2003)
  • Strategies for Writing Across the Curriculum with PDAs (March 2003)
  • Books vs. Technology: Bringing Technology into the Children's Literature Course (March 2002)
  • Giving a “Hand” to the Writer's Workshop with PDAs (March 2002)
  • Student Teachers as Instructional Designers: A First Experience (March 1999)

ED-Media Presentations/Workshops:

  • PDAs for a Writing Workshop in the Classroom (June 2002)
  • PDA Strategies for Preservice Teacher Technology Training (June 2002)

NABT Presentations:

  • Rooted in Forestry: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Forestry through Technology, Math, and Science (November 2002)

NECC Presentations/Workshops:

  • Giving a “Hand” to the Writer's Workshop with PDAs (June 2002)
  • Student Teachers as Instructional Designers: A First Experience (June 1999)

AERA Paper Presentations:

  • Establishing and Sustaining Community: The Second Year of a Self-Study Group in a Faculty of Education (April 2008)
  • Beyond peer debriefing: Development of a research support group (April 2006)
  • Participating from the Sidelines, On-line: Facilitation of Telementoring Projects (April 2000)

ASCD Presentations:

  • Modifying Teaching Strategies that Facilitate the Academic Achievement and Leadership Abilities of Students from Diverse Racial, Gender, and Social Class Groups (March 2004)

Project Learning Tree International Conference:

  • Addressing Target Audiences: At-risk and Gifted and Talented (June 2004)

Stockholm Challenge Award:

  • Harris, J. & Figg, C. (June 2000). The Electronic Emissary. Award exhibit presented at Stockholm Challenge Award 2000, Stockholm, Sweden.

State/Regional Presentations

STAO (Science Teachers of Ontario) Presentations:

  • Integrating ICT into the Science Curriculum:Strategies to Support K-8 Learning of Science Skills and Concepts (November 2007)

ACET (Association for Computer Educators in Texas) Presentations/Workshops:

  • Practical, Portable Handheld Computers: Computing Tools for the Secondary/Higher Education Student (October 2005)
  • Using Macromedia Captivate to Create Multimedia Learning Objects (October 2005)
  • Handhelds in Higher Education (October 2004)
  • Digital Imaging in the Higher Ed Classroom (October 2004)
  • Online with Handhelds. (October 2004)
  • Practical, Portable Handhelds: Computing Tools for All Students (October 2003)
  • Writing Across the Curriculum with Handhelds (October 2003)

TCEA (Texas Computer Educators Association) Presentations/Workshops:

  • Using Macromedia Captivate to Create Multimedia Learning Objects (February 2006)
  • So, What CAN You Do With Handheld Computers in the Classroom? (Febraury 2006)
  • Creating Interactive eBooks with Handheld Computers. (February 2005)
  • Digital Storytelling with Handhelds (February 2004)
  • Practical, Portable Handhelds: Computing Tools for All Students (February 2004 and updated for 2005)
  • PDA Strategies for the Writing Process and the TAKS (February 2003)

LaCUE (Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators) Presentations/Workshops:

  • The Internet and Handhelds: Powerful Tools to Support Learning in the Classroom (December 2002)
  • Digital Storytelling using Handhelds (December 2002)
  • Writing Across the Curriculum with Handhelds (December 2002)
  • Emerging Technologies and Forestry: Using Handhelds and an Interdisciplinary Approach to Introduce Forestry in the Middle School Classroom (December 2002)
  • The Writing Workshop Using Handhelds (December 2001)

LSTA (Louisiana Science Teachers Association) Presentations:

  • Modifying Teaching Strategies that Facilitate the Academic Achievement and Leadership Abilities of Students from Diverse Racial, Gender, and Social-class Groups (December 2003)
  • Branching Oout into Science, Math, and Technology: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Forestry (October 2002)

Panhandle Math-Science Annual Conference:

  • Roundhouse Diagrams: Techniques for Building Science Concepts (September 2005)
  • Using Digital Cameras and Interactive eBooks in the Math and Science Classrooms (Grades K-8) (September 2005)
  • Probing Science for Middle School Students (September 2004)
  • Geocaching for Elementary Math and Science Students (September 2004)
  • Using the Digital Camera and Interactive eBooks in the Math and Science Classrooms (September 2004)
  • Strategies for Using Handhelds in the Science Classroom (September 2003)

TAIR (Texas Association For the Improvement of Reading):

  • Using Digital Cameras to Teach Writing Skills Across the Curriculum (October 2005)
  • Using Digital Cameras to Teach Writing Skills Across the Curriculum (November 2004)

Region 16 Take Flight with Technology Conference 2003:

  • More Digital Storytelling with Handhelds (August 2004)
  • Handhelds in the Elementary Science Classroom (August 2004)
  • Handheld Strategies for the Writing Process and the TAKS (August 2004)
  • Handheld Strategies for the Writing Process and the TAKS (August 2003)
  • Digital Storytelling with Handhelds (August 2003)

Tapping into the TEKS: K-12 Palm Handheld TCEA Area 20 Conference:

  • Handheld Strategies for the Writing Process and the TAKS (November 2003)
  • Digital Storytelling for Handheld Computers (November 2003)

Science-Math Insitute, Lafayette, LA:

  • Bringing the Forest into the Classroom Using Handhelds (June 2003)
  • Strategies for Using Handhelds in the Science Classroom (June 2003)

Internet Publications

Figg, C. (September 2005) Handy4Class: Getting Handy in the Classroom-Practical applications for handheld computers in the classroom. Available at http://www.handy4class.com.

Figg, C. (June 2003) Branching Out into Forestry. Available at http://www.figg.com/UL_forestry_lesson

(Figg, C. (January 2000).  Lasso the Future: The daily Integration of Technology into Elementary Classrooms. Unpublished manuscript.

Figg, C. (1999). Journey with the Electronic Emissary: A guidebook for facilitators . Austin, TX: Electronic Emissary.

Figg, C. (January 1999).  Through Their Eyes: Perceptions of Student Teachers Regarding Valuable Technology-related Teacher Education Experiences. Unpublished manuscript.

Multimedia Publications

Figg, C. (1998). Word Processing Wizardry: A Tutorial for ClarisWorks 5.0. Austin, TX.  A multimedia tutorial, created in HyperStudio, was developed by the author through participatory design with the students of the basic computing tools class for educators at the University of Texas.

Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts, Nancy Rosen, Director. (1997). LiteraCD: Illustration of the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills in English, Language Arts, & Reading.  M. Abel, I. Alanis, S. Audel, H. Bidot, B. Braud, L. Brown-Hutton, D. Cato, C. Figg, A. Frost, J. Jellison, K. Lewis, A. Mullen, K. Schumaker, S. Strecker, C. Street, R. Stucky, E. Swearingen, V. Taylor, & E. Wagner (Editors.) . Austin, TX: Texas Education Agency, Region XIII Education Service Center, Austin Independent School District, & the University of Texas.