Theodore E. Stone, Ph.D.
Director of Academic Technology,
Office of Information Technology; and,
Collegiate Professor

Ph.D. Degree: University of Maryland, in Curriculum and Instruction

Research Focus: Distance Education, Online Learning, and Computer-Aided Instruction

Special Interests: Faculty development, teaching with technology, consumer informatics, lifelong learning

Courses:

OMED 640 Using Technology for Instructional Improvement.  Teachers learn how to use technology to become more effective in the classroom and more efficient planners. Technologies integral to curriculum and instruction can also enhance teachers' day-to-day activities in classroom administration and management. Topics covered include Powerpoint, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic gradebooks, desktop publishing, portfolio development, and various types of educational software. Practical applications for the contemporary classroom are emphasized.   

OMED 650 Hardware and Software in Instructional Development. The application of hardware and software programs in K-12 classroom settings is the focus of this course. Teachers gain exposure to a variety of operating systems commonly found in schools. Teachers also experiment with a wide range of instructional software packages in their fields and across subject areas, with a cross-disciplinary emphasis on software for reading instruction and remediation. Issues such as compatibility with curricular goals, appropriateness of use, and student learning outcomes are examined. Teachers complete a project using a specific software application in which they integrate its use in their classroom, assess the experiences of students as they use the software, and evaluate its effectiveness in achieving their teaching goals and objectives.

OMED 680 Integrative Capstone Project. A self-directed project in which teachers collaborate with colleagues within or across grade levels or departments to incorporate innovations into their curricula. Throughout the seminar, a portfolio is built to demonstrate the development, implementation, and outcomes of the project. This is designed as a capstone experience that provides teachers the opportunity to apply previous knowledge and skills gained from other courses in the program.

Recent Presentation and Publication:

Brown, R.M., Gunderson, M.S., Stone, T.E., & Richardson, E.C. (2007).  Emerging technologies: tools and issues for continuing educators. Presention at the UCEA 92^nd Annual Conference, Vancouver, B.C. Competitively selected.

Stone, T.E. (2006). Equipping the online faculty member's toolbox: engendering high-tech/high touch in the online learning environment. Presentation and paper at the 22^nd World Conference on Distance Education, International Council for Open and Distant Education (ICDE), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Competitively selected.              

Stone, T.E. (2004). Enhancing Online Learning through Technology. Presentation at the Florida Advisory Council on Military Education, Daytona Beach, FL. October 29, 2004. By invitation.

Stone, T.E. (2003). Supporting Online Faculty in Development of Low Threshold Technologies. Presentation  at the Transatlantic Cooperation between the European Union and the United States of America in the Area of Technology and Education, a session held in conjunction with the Virtual Educa Conference, Miami, FL. June 18 2003. By invitation.

  Past Grants:

2002-2003 SBC Foundation  Grant. Principal investigator: Theodore Stone. Duration of Funding: 1 year. Amount: $20,000. Project: Developing a Satellite Program to Disseminate Accessiblity in Distance Education Program.

2001-2003 Verizon Foundation Grant. Principal investigators: Claudine SchWeber, Theodore Stone, and Jeffrey I. Finlay. Duration of funding: 1.5 years. Amount: $50,000. Project: Implementing Distance Education Access (IDEA): Promoting Better Access to Online Learning for People with Disabilities.

2001-2003 NEC Foundation Grant. Principal investigators: Claudine SchWeber, Theodore Stone, and Jeffrey I. Finlay. Duration of funding: 1.5 years. Amount: $63,000. Project: Implementing Distance Education Access (IDEA): Promoting Better Access to Online Learning for People with Disabilities.
 

Office:    240.684.5268
FAX:     240.684.5260

E-mail: tstone@umuc.edu

Address:
Office of Information Technology
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Boulevard East
Room UC-103H
Adelphi, Maryland  20783