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TRINA DAVIS
Department: Teaching, Learning, and Culture
Office#: 425 Harrington Office Building
Mail Stop: 4232
Office Phone: (979) 862-3859
E-mail:
Title: Assistant Professor
Primary Emphasis Area: Mathematics Education
Vita: View Document
Web Site: http://www.coe.tamu.edu/~tdavis
Short Bio


Dr. Trina J. Davis is an Assistant Professor and Director of eEducation at Texas A&M University in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. Dr. Davis is also the President of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). She has extensive experience in educational technology as well as mathematics. She currently teaches graduate courses that focus on the evaluation and implementation of electronic learning materials, curriculum development, and professional development strategies for teachers. Technology integration in teaching and learning is an underlying theme in all of her courses. Her research interests include statewide School Technology and Readiness (STaR) studies, eLearning models for preparing teachers and diverse learners, and digital equity issues.



Dr. Davis has provided leadership on signature technology programs in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University, including programs funded by the U. S. Department of Education, the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, the Verizon Foundation, the Houston Endowment and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. In these roles, she has worked with thousands of teachers, educational technology leaders, higher education faculty members, and K-20 students to provide online and onsite professional development, web-based instructional tools and online teacher certification program options.



In 2006, Dr. Davis was re-appointed by the Texas Commissioner of Education, to the Texas Education Agency, Educational Technology Advisory Committee, she served as the Co-Chair of the ETAC from 2001-2003. Additionally, Dr. Davis has taught middle school and college level mathematics and was a nationally recognized Technology Coordinator in the Waller Independent School District in Texas. Trina Davis continues to champion issues related to digital equity.
Research Interests
Digity Equity Issues
Statewide Technology and Readiness (STaR) Studies
Technology Applications in Mathematics and K-20 Education
eLearning Models for Preparing Teachers and Diverse Learners
Editorial Positions

Assoc Editor (2007 - 2011). School Science and Mathematics

Publications*

1. Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., Graham, D., & Strader, A. (2008). Assessment benchmarks for an alternative certification program. Journal of the National Association for Alternative Certification (in press).

2. Denton, J., Davis, T., Capraro, R., Smith, B., Beason, L., Graham, D., & Strader, A. (in press). Examining applicants for admission and completion of an online teacher certification program. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(1).

3. Davis, T. (2007). A national consideration of digital equity. Learning & Leading with Technology 35(2), 48.

4. Denton, J.J., & Davis, T.J. (2007). Challenges of recruiting candidates with strong academic credentials. School Science and Mathematics Journal, 107(4), 121-122.

5. Davis, T. (2007). Making a difference: Three critical challenges. Learning & Leading with Technology NECC Daily Leader 2, 2.

6. Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Strader, A., Clark, F., & Wang, L. (2006). Technology mentor fellowship program: A technology integration professional development model for classroom teachers. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal 16:3. www.nationalforum.com

7. Denton, J.J., Davis, T.J., Smith, B.L., Strader, R.A., Clark, F.E., & Wang, L. (2004-05).Net generation undergraduates as technology mentors for teacher educators. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal 17E;3. Available at: www.natinalforum.com

8. Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., & Strader, A.(2005) The technology mentor fellowship program (TMFP) model for professional development and sustainability of technology infusion initiatives. Texas Journal of Distance Learning [Online serial] 2:2, 69-85. Available online at http://www.tjdl.org./articles/v2i2/mentor/

9. Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., & Durbin, B. (2003). 2002 Texas Public School Technology Survey. Insight, 17(3), 13-28.

10. Denton, J., Davis, T. & Strader, A. (2001). 2000 Public School Technology Survey. INSIGHT , Summer, 2001. 15:2, 13-23

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* Publication was joint-authored with students
Diss Publication was from a dissertation
ROS Publication was from a record of study

College of Education and Human Development Grants and Contracts
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Professional Leadership/Service (International/National)

(2007-2009). Nominated President.  International Society for Technology in Education

(2006-2007). President-Elect.  International Society for Technology in Education

(2006). Online Learning Advisory Committee.  U.S. Department of Education

(2004-2006). Treasurer.  International Society for Technology in Education

(2003-2007). Board Member.  International Society for Technology in Education
Professional Leadership/Service (State)

(2005-2008). Appointed Member.  Texas Education Agency, Educational Technology Advisory Committee

(2005-2008). Educational Technology Advisory Committee.  Texas Education Agency
Awards

(2006). Making it Happen Achievement Award.  National Education Computing Conference
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