Theresa Overall


Theresa Overall

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Courses Taught Summer 2006 Course Designer and Instructor MicroSoft in the Classroom Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV Fall 2005 Instructor section .005 Co-Instructor section .007 CECS 4100 Summer 2005 Course Designer and Instructor MicroSoft in the Classroom Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV Spring 2005 Instructor section .007 Co-Instructor section .006 CECS 4100 Fall 2004 Instructor sections .005 & .007 CECS 4100 Spring 2004 Instructor sections .006 & .007 CECS 4100 Fall 2003 Instructor sections .006 & .007 CECS 4100 Spring 2003 Instructor sections .006 & .007 CECS 4100 Fall 2002 Instructor section .002 CECS 4100 Spring 2002 Instructor sections .002 & .003 CECS 4100 Fall 2001 Instructor section .001 CECS 4100 Spring 2001 Instructor section .001 & .002 CECS 4100 Fall 2000 Co-Instructor section .004 CECS 4100 Spring 2000 Team Teacher section .006 CECS 4800 Contact information Phone: 940 565-2057 (leave a message) Email: theresa@unt.edu Office: UNT Matthews Hall 316 (mailbox) Work: Matthews Hall 322i or 309		Background Theresa Overall taught elementary math and was technology coordinator at The Lamplighter School for 21 years. Lamplighter was the alpha test site for the first commercial version of Logo, the graphics programming language designed to teach mathematics and problem solving. Theresa was liaison between Lamplighter and Texas Instruments. She had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Seymour Papert, creator of Logo and internationally recognized leader in the field of children, computers, and learning. Theresa is currently a Ph.D. student in Educational Computing at The University of North Texas (UNT). She finished coursework, passed her portfolio in lieu of comprehensive exam, and passed her oral exam in May 2004. For her dissertation, she plans to address the area of gender equity in mathematics education with technology. She earned a master's in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems in May 2001 from UNT and a bachelor's in Mathematics and Statistics in May 1978 from Hollins College (now Hollins University). Professional Areas of Interest Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning The Topocam Using Palms in Education Logo--the philosophy as well as the language, MicroWorlds, Seymour Papert, etc. Constructivism, Project-Based Learning, Engaged Learning Authentic and effective math education in elementary school Current Grants Technology in Teacher Education - Nevada Past Grants Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) Operation GAP (Girls and Palms) Publications (and other information) Vita Doctoral Portfolio Personal Areas of Interest Overall Family Web Page Girl Scouts Girls Incorporated Proud to be a Native Texan ©Theresa Overall 2005