Project Outcomes
Development and Assessment of Mobile Device Instruction in STEM Education at K-21 Level
Katharina Dittmar
University at Buffalo
2012
Tier One
Amount of Award:$10,000.00
Leverages NSF Cyber-Infrastructure funds to develop a cloud-deployed, scalable, virtual tool for the instruction of theory and practice of population genetics in K-21 settings.
Student data indicates broad adoption of the initial app release for use in learning. Additional data indicates that mobile device adoption does not necessarily translate into "mobile education".
SUNYport: Portfolio site for SUNY students
Mark Ludwig
University at Buffalo
2012
Tier Two
Amount of Award:$20,000.00
Pilot use of VIVO open-source, semantic web based software to provide an e-portfolio service for SUNY students including tracking of scholarly works, publications, research, awards, projects and detailed specialties of interest it serves as a springboard for open access scholarly communication.
A pilot website and final report describe the potential for VIVO as an e-Portfolio solution, which was ultimately not adopted.
Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP): On-demand Discovery Learning Professional Development
Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
University at Buffalo
2012
Tier One
Amount of Award:$10,000.00
Pilot the Tools of Engagement Project’s (TOEP) on-demand professional development model among faculty across SUNY campuses, investigating its effectiveness in expanding their pedagogy as they integrate free online Web 2.0 tools into their courses and research.
TOEP has transitioned from a $10,000 IITG award to a fully scaled SUNY Center for Professional Development offering in addition their website. Several publications have resulted, including the 2015 NMC Horizon Report Higher Education Edition.
Integrated Online Database for Plant Identification and Use in the Landscape
Nina Bassuk
Cornell University, NYS College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
2012
Tier Two
Amount of Award:$12,200.00
Creation of a woody plant database with intent to expand to GPS referencing that can be accessed on smart phones and tablets for field application.
iTutor and iDemo: 3D Computer Vision/Graphics with Intelligent Avatar Interaction
Lijun Yin
Binghamton University
2013
Tier Three
Amount of Award:$59,000.00
Coupled with NSF funding, a virtual avatars will recognize and react to student's expressions, gazes, hand gestures, etc. to both interpret (iTutor) and respond (iDEMO) within computer science courses.