Publications

RESEARCH
* denotes data-based scholarship

 Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

*Polly, D. (in press). Preparing teachers to integrate technology effectively: The case of higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Chapter to appear in S. D’Augustono (Ed.) Adaptation, Resistance and Access to Instructional Technologies: Assessing Future Trends in Education. IGI Global.

Polly, D. (in press). Employing technology to create authentic learning environments. In H. Song (Ed.), Distance Learning Technology, Current Instruction, and the Future of Education: Applications of Today, Practices of Tomorrow. IGI Global.

*Polly, D., Mims, C., Inan, F., & Shepherd, C. (in press). Evaluating the impact of PT3 projects focused on methods courses and field experiences. Chapter to appear in W. Hienecke (Ed.), Evaluation of Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Teach with Technology Grants. Information Age Publishing.

Polly, D., & Mims, C. (2009). Designing professional development to support teachers’ TPACK and integration of Web 2.0 technologies. In T.T. Kidd & I. Chen (Eds.). Wired for Learning: Web 2.0 Guide for Educators, 301-316.

Polly, D., & Moore, J.A. (2008). The great divide: Preparing pre-service teachers to integrate technology effectively. In M. Orey, V.J. McClendon, R.M. Branch (Eds.), 2008 Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 17-31.

*Polly, D. & Shepherd, C.E. (2007). Preservice teachers' perceptions of appropriate technologies. In T. Kidd & H. Song (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology. (p. 198-215).

Peer-Reviewed Journals

*Polly, D., Mims, C., Inan, F., & Shepherd, C.E. (in press). Evidence of impact: An analysis of the influence of PT3 Projects designed to transform methods courses and field experiences. Article to appear in Teaching and Teacher Education.

 Hannafin, M.J., Shepherd, C.E., & Polly, D. (in press). Video assessment of classroom teaching practices: Lessons learned, problems & issues. Article to appear in Educational Technology.

 *Polly, D. & Ausband L. (2009). Developing higher order thinking skills through WebQuests. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 26(1), 5-10.

 Polly, D. & Brantley-Dias, L. (2009).  TPACK: Where do we go now? Tech Trends, 53(5), 46-47.

Polly, D., & Ruble, L. (2009). Learning to share equally. Teaching Children Mathematics, 15(9), 558-565.

* Glazer, E.M., Hannafin, M.J., Polly, D., & Rich, P. (2009). Factors and interactions influencing technology integration during situated professional development in an elementary school. Computers in Schools, 26(1), 21-39.

* Polly, D. (2008). Modeling the influence of calculator use and teacher effects on first grade students’ mathematics achievement. Journal of Technology in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 27(3), 245-263.

Polly, D. (2007). Blogs: Turning technology-driven social fads into an educational tool. Virginia Society for Technology in Education Journal, 21(4).

* Polly, D. (2006). Participants’ focus in a learner-centered technology-rich mathematics professional development program. The Mathematics Educator, 16(1), 14-21.

* Bleich, L., Ledford, S.D., Orrill, C.H., & Polly, D., (2006). An anlaysis of the use of graphical representation in participants’ solutions. The Mathematics Educator, 16(1), 22-34.

* Mims, C., Polly, D., Shepherd, C., Inan, F. (2006). Examining PT3 projects designed to improve preservice education. Tech Trends, 50(3), 17-24.

Erbas, A., Ledford, S., Orrill, C., Polly, D. (2005). Promoting problem solving across geometry and algebra by using technology. The Mathematics Teacher, 98 (9), 599-603.

Erbas, A., Ledford, S., Orrill, C.H., & Polly, D., (2004). Engaging students through technology. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 9, 300-305.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles Submitted for Publication

Polly, D. & Hannafin, M.J. (under review). Reexamining learner-centered professional development.

 *Polly, D. & Hannafin, M.J. (under review). Examining how learner-centered professional development influences teachers’ espoused and enacted practices.

 *Polly, D. (under review). Developing TPACK in mathematics: The case of learner-centered professional development.

 Polly, D. (under review). Technology-rich mathematical tasks.

 Polly, D., Yantis, T. & Yantis, T. (under review). How can we fill it? Shape puzzles in first and second grade.

 Polly, D. (under review). Promoting teacher learning through the exploration of mathematical tasks.

 Polly, D. (under review). Supporting teacher learning in a Web 2.0 world.

 *Polly, D., Margerison, A., & Piel, J. (under review). The Influence of Teachers' Beliefs on Students' Mathematical Understanding and Achievement.

*Lo, Y., Ceglowski, D.A., Hershey-Mason, M., Nyce, J.M., & Polly, D. (under review). Negotiating school district approval for university-based educational research.

 Invited Articles and Book Chapters

Good, A., & Polly, D. (in press). Bridging Theory to Practice with Teleobservation in Social Studies Methods Classes. Article to appear in Social Studies Teaching.

 Polly, D. & Grant, M.M. (in preparation). Supporting technology integration in higher education through professional development. Article to appear in

Mims, C., Polly, D., & Grant, M.. (2009). Technology integration in K-12. In M. K. Barbour & M. Orey (Eds.), The Foundations of Instructional Technology. Retrieved June 29, 2009, from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/itFoundations/

Polly, D. (2008). The AECT internship experience: An example of authentic learning. Tech Trends 52(5), 14.

Grant Writing

Royster, D., Polly, D., & Pugalee, D. (2009, January). Developing Standards-Based Mathematics Teachers. Proposal submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Mathematics and Science Partnership Program. ($1,722,870, funded). Principal Investigator.

Royster, D., Polly, D., Pugalee, D. (2008, November). Building Teacher Leadership for Quality Mathematics Instruction. Proposal submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction NC Quest Program. ($299,981, funded). Co-Principal Investigator.

Polly, D. (2008, July). CAREER: Developing and raising up elementary mathematics specialists. Proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation CAREER Early Faculty Program ($400,304, not funded).

Wang, C., Polly, D., Royster, D., Pugalee, D., Schoellenberger, J. (2008, June). Professional Development for K-2 Mathematics Teachers to Use Standards-Based Curriculum ($1,400,000, not funded).

Taylor, D. B., & Polly, D. (2008). America Counts: Developing a math tutoring program. Nations Bank Foundation, Charlotte, NC ($750, funded).

Polly, D. (2006). UNC-Charlotte Curriculum Improvement and Development Grant (2006, October). Developing Elementary Mathematics Teachers. ($5,500, Funded). Principal Investigator.

Polly, D. (2006). UNC-Charlotte Faculty Research Grant (2006, September). Exploring Mathematical Tasks ($5,750, Funded). Principal Investigator.

Orrill, C.H., Polly, D., & McMillan, T. (2003). Georgia Department of Education Teacher Quality Initiative. ($67,585.00, Funded).

Technical Reports

Hannafin, M.J., Hannafin, K., Kim, M., Masland, L., Polly, D., Shepherd, C., & West, R. (2005). Summary of Online Pilot Survey. Report submitted to the Georgia Department of Education in partial fulfillment of the evaluation of the GA-DOE Title II-D project. Contribution: 90%.

Hannafin, M.J., Hannafin, K., Kim, M., Masland, L., Polly, D., Shepherd, C., & West, R. (2005). Aligning performance standards, mathematics content, and learning tasks in 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grade mathematics. Report submitted to the Georgia Department of Education in partial fulfillment of the evaluation of the GA-DOE Title II-D project. Contribution: 40%.

Hannafin, M.J., Hannafin, K., Kim, M., Masland, L., Polly, D., Shepherd, C., & West, R. (2005). Year 2 Quarterly Report. Report submitted to the Georgia Department of Education in partial fulfillment of the evaluation of the GA-DOE Title II-D project. Contribution: 40%.

Hannafin, M.J., Hickey, D., Kim, M., Polly, D., & Song, L. (2004). End of Year 1 Report. Report submitted to the Georgia Department of Education in partial fulfillment of the evaluation of the GA-DOE Title II-D project. Contribution: 20%.

Conference Proceedings

National and International Conferences (Refereed)
** denotes blind peer reviewed
* denotes peer reviewed (not blind)

**Shepherd, C. & Polly, D. (October, 2004). "Redesigning an Introduction to Computers Course for Preservice Teachers to Focus on Multimedia Reflection." Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's International Meeting: Chicago, IL. Contribution: 50%.

*Keller, M., & Polly, D. (June, 2004). "Enhancing the Teacher-Student Connection: Innovations in Professional Development to Improve Student Achievement." Brief paper to be presented at the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications: Lugano, Switzerland. Contribution: 50%.

*Polly, D., & Griffin, T. (June, 2004). "The Internet's Impact on Teacher Education: Implications for Online Professional Development Courses for Teachers." Brief paper to be presented at the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications: Lugano, Switzerland. Contribution: 80%.

*Polly, D., Orrill, C.H. Ledford, S.D., & Erbas, A.K. (June, 2004). "Technology-Enhanced Math Investigations: Facilitating the Design and Implementation of TEMIs into the Classroom." Full paper to be presented at the 2004 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications: Lugano, Switzerland. Contribution: 80%.

*Ledford, S.D, Polly, D., Erbas, A.K., & Orrill, C.H.(April, 2004). "Learner-Centered Professional Devleopment: The Intermath Experience." Poster presentation presented at the Research Presession of the 2004 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Convention: Philadelphia, PA. Contribution: 25%.

*Polly, D., Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., & Ledford, S.D. (March, 2004). "Training Teachers to Integrated Technology-Rich Mathematics Investigations." Brief paper presented at the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Educaiton's Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA. Contribution: 50%.

*Shepherd, C., Polly, D., Rich, P., & Thomas, G.(March, 2004). "Integrating E-Portfolios into Teacher Education Programs." Brief paper presented at the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA. Contribution: 40%.

*Orrill, C.H., Erbas, A.K., Ledford, S.D., & Polly, D. (March, 2004). "Integrating Technology-Enhanced Mathematical Investigations." Poster session presented at the 2004 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education's Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA. Contribution: 25%.

*Polly, D. (October, 2003). "Putting the Learner First: Cognitive Theories in Instructional Design." Concurrent session presented at the 2003 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Anaheim, CA.

*Polly, D. (October, 2003). "Dropping your anchors: Implications for learning anchors in middle grades classrooms." Roundtable session presented at the 2003 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Anaheim, CA.

*Moore, J., Polly, D., Deaton, B., Singleton, E., & Wang, F. (October, 2003). "The Great Divide: Pre-service Faculty Use (or non-Use) of Technology in Pre-service Methods Courses." Poster session presented at the 2003 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Anaheim, CA. Contribution: 40%.

*Polly, D. (June, 2003). "Anchoring Student Learning in Technology-Rich Authentic Environments." Brief paper presented at the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii.

*Polly, D. (June, 2003). "Infusing Cognitive Principles in the Development of Instrutional Activities." Brief paper presented at the 2003 Ed-Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii.