CURRICULUM VITAE
Edwin M. Dickey
Address: Home Work
825 Arcadia Lakes Drive College of Education
Columbia, South Carolina 29206 University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
Electronic Mail: Ed.Dickey@SC.edu
Birth: December 26, 1950; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (United States Citizen)
Languages: English and French: Speak, Read and Write
Portuguese: Speak and Read
Education: Ph.D. Mathematics Education, University of South Carolina, 1982
Dissertation Title: A Study Comparing Advanced Placement and First-Year College Calculus Students on a Calculus Achievement Test
Advisor: Jack M. Ott, Ph.D.
M.S. Mathematics, University of South Carolina, 1975
Thesis Title: Right Group and Minimum Right Group Congruences on a Semigroup
Advisor: H. E. Scheiblich, Ph.D.
B.S. Mathematics, Georgetown University, 1973
Employment: University of South Carolina, College of Education
2003-present Chair, Department of Instruction and Teacher Education
2002-present Professor of Education
2001-present Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
1989-2002 Associate Professor of Education
1984-1989 Assistant Professor of Education
Columbia College (Columbia, South Carolina)
1982-1984 Assistant Professor of Mathematics
1981-1982 Instructor of Mathematics
Richland County School District Number 2, (Columbia, South Carolina)
Spring Valley High School
1979-1981 Mathematics Teacher and Department Chair
1977-1981 Mathematics Teacher
University of South Carolina, Department of Mathematics
1973-1977 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Awards: Spring Valley High School, Teacher of the Year, 1981
Outstanding Contribution to Mathematics Education Award
South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1992
NSF Travel Grant Award to attend ICME-9, Tokyo, Japan and ICME-10, Copenhagen, Denmark
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000 and 2004
Professional Organizations: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
International Society for Technology in Education
Mathematical Association of America
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
87th Annual Meeting (DC) Program Committee, 2007-2009
Editorial Panel, Online Journal of School Mathematics, Chair, 2001-2003
Charleston (SC) Regional Conference Program Committee, Chair, 2001-2003
E-Standards Task Force, member, 2000-2002
77th Annual Meeting (SF) Program Committee, Chair, 1997-1999
Task Force on Integrated Mathematics, Chair, 1996-1997
Nominee to Board of Directors, 1996 and 1998
75th Annual Meeting (MN) Program Committee, 1995-1997
Editorial Panel, Mathematics Teacher, 1990-1995, Chair, 1993-1995
Birmingham Regional Conference Program Committee, 1994
Columbus Regional Conference Program Committee, 1992
South Carolina Council for Computers in Education,
President-Elect, 1987; President, 1988; Past-President, 1989
South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics
President-Elect, 1990; President, 1991; Past-President, 1992
Government Relations Representative, 1992-1993
TODOS: Mathematics for ALL
Nominations and Elections Committee, Chair, 2006-2009
Publications:
Dickey, Ed, Michael Odell, and M.D. Roblyer (2006). Technology in Mathematics and Science Instruction. Chapter 11 in Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching / 4th Edition, M. D. Robyler. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
Dickey, Ed (2004). Algebra in Middle School, Why? The Mathmate, 27, 3 (September, 2004), pp. 15-23.
Dickey, Ed, Melina Deligiannidou, and Ashley Lanning (2004). Mathematics Learning with Technology Chapter in Empowering the Beginning Teacher of Mathematics in Elementary School (Michaele Chappell, Jane F. Schielack, and Sharon Zagorski, editors). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Dickey, Ed, Melina Deligiannidou, and Ashley Lanning (2004). Mathematics Learning with Technology Chapter in Empowering the Beginning Teacher of Mathematics in Middle School (Michaele Chappell and Tina Pateracki, editors). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Dickey, Ed, Melina Deligiannidou, and Ashley Lanning (2004). Mathematics Learning with Technology Chapter in Empowering the Beginning Teacher of Mathematics in High School (Michaele Chappell, Jeffrey Choppin, and Jenny Salls, editors). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Dickey, Ed (2002). Welcome to ON-Math. Online Journal of School Mathematics, 1(1),(Fall 2002), http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_article.asp?article_id=2075 .
Dickey, Ed and Jon Singer (2002). Technology in Mathematics and Science Education. Chapter 11 in Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 3rd Edition, M. D. Robyler and Jack Edwards. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.
Dickey, Ed (2001). Third International Mathematics and Science Study 1999 (TIMSS-R): Selected Results in Mathematics. The Mathmate: Official Newsletter of the SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 24 (2).
Dickey, E..M. (2000) Transportation: Safety, Trains, and Planning, (July, 2000), Bicycle, Automobile and Airline Safety; Bullet Trains and Mag-Lev; Airline Schedules and Connectivity Matrices and ; Teaching Tips: Using Data and other "Real World" Information to Enhance Math Lessons; Assessment: Using Items from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) for Classroom Assessment; Career Spotlight: BG Donald D. Parker, Transportation Planning and Logistics. Available http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/transportation.shtm.
Dickey, E..M. (2000) U.S. Presidents, the White House, and Mathematics. [Web-based Learning Unit] PBS Mathline, (April, 2000), Comparative Costs: The Early 19th Century and Today; Pythagoras and President Garfield; The Blue Room in the White House; Teaching Tips: Communicating with Parents via a Web Page; Assessment: Adapting Grades to Fit an External Grading Scale; Career Spotlight: Bill Clinton- President of the United States and ÒMathematician in the Making.¡ Available http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/president.shtm
Dickey, E.M. (1999) Y2K Celebrations, Calendars, and Time. [Web-based Learning Unit] PBS Mathline, (December, 1999), Planning a Millennium Party, Calendars, Lighting Up Time with Digital Clocks, Teaching Tips: Student-Led Parent Conferences, Assessment: Student Self-Assessment, Career Spotlight: Lara Schmidt: Timekeeping Mathematician, Four Challenges with Solutions. Available http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/y2k.shtm
Dickey, E.M. (1999) Design and Mathematics. [Web-based Learning Unit] PBS Mathline, (August, 1999), Industrial Design: The Geometry of Bicycle Designs, Graphic Design: Using Symmetry to Design Corporate Logos, Fashion Design: Patterns and Weaving, Teaching Tips: Family Math Night, Assessment: A System for Recording Observations of Student Learning, Career Spotlight: Jhane Barnes http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/design&math.shtm
Dickey, E.M. (1998). Modellus: Interactive Modeling with Mathematics [software review]. Mathematics Teacher, 91, 6, (September 1998), p. 528-530.
Dickey, E.M. (1998). Multigraph [software review]. Mathematics Teacher, 91, 1, (January 1998), p. 85.
Dickey, E.M. and M.D. Robyler (1997/98). Technology, NAEP, and TIMSS: How Does Technology Influence Our National and International Report Cards, Part II. Leading and Learning with Technology, 25,4,(December/January, 1997/1998), pp. 48-51.
Dickey, E.M. and M.D. Robyler (1997). Technology, NAEP, and TIMSS: How Does Technology Influence Our National and International Report Cards, Part I. Leading and Learning with Technology, 25,3,(November 1997), pp. 55-57.
Dickey, E.M. (1997). Making Mathematics Meaningful to a Broader, More Diverse Audience of Learners. The International Education Webzine. (Online: http://www.iteachnet.com/Aug97/EdDickey_Aug97.html ), July 29-August 3, 1997.
Dickey, E.M. (1997). Technology Standards and Professional Development Schools. PDS Proceedings, 17, Spring 1997, pp. 1-2.
Dickey, E.M. (1997) Task Force Report to the NCTM Board of Directors on Integrated Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.
Dickey, E.M. (1997) Challenges of Mathematics Teaching Today: How Can School Leaders Help? NASSP Bulletin, 81, 586,(February 1997), pp. 1-10.
Dickey, E. M. (1995). Making Mathematics Meaningful to a Broader, More Diverse Audience of Learners. Education Report, Spring 1995, pp. 5-7.
Buss, Bob and Ed Dickey (1995) Inside the Mathematics Teacher: An Interview with Ed Dickey. Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Bulletin, 20, 2, (February, 1995), pp. 1-3.
Bethers, M., C. Byrd, E. Dickey, C. Kearsley, D. Kussatz, J. Nilsen, D. Randolph, V. Van Kuran (1994). Teacher Guide for the Toolkit for Interactive Mathematics [computer manual]. Boca Raton, FL: International Business Machines Corporation.
Dickey, E.M. (1994). Join our 86 Year-Old Network. Mathematics Teacher, 87, 6 (September, 1994), p. 394.
Dickey, E.M. (1994). Mathematics in Distance Education: The Role of Technology in Proceedings of the 7th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Claude Gaulin, et. al., Editors. Sainte-Foy, Quebec: Les Presse de L'Universite Laval.
Dickey, E.M. (1994). Report of the SCCTM Task Force on Tech Prep. The Mathmate, 17, 3 (June, 1994), pp. 26-40.
Dickey, E.M. and Margaret Raub-Hunt (1993). The Connections Challenge. Mathematics Teacher, 86, 8 (November, 1993) p. 621.
Dickey, E.M. (1993). The Golden Section: A Golden Opportunity to Investigate Multiple Representations of a Problem. Mathematics Teacher, 86, 7 (October, 1993) pp. 554-557.
Dickey, E.M. and Lucy Snead (1993). Sample Geometry Investigation. In Ott, Jack, Alternative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom, Columbus, OH: Glencoe Division of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.
Dickey, E.M. (1993). A Report on the Evaluation of the "Video Lessons in Beginning Algebra for Middle/High School Students" Project. [Technical Report to Westinghouse Savannah River Corporation / U.S. Department of Energy] Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.
Dickey, E.M. Donohue, T., Gasque, E. Patterson, J. and Peeples, S. (1992). The Algebra Report [15 video lessons in beginning algebra]. U. S. Department of Energy, Westinghouse Savannah River Corporation.
Dickey, E.M. (1992). "Live, Interactive Satellite Television Course Development and Implementation" in Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Technology and Education, Nolan Estes, et. al., Editors. Paris, France: Tandy Corporation.
Dickey, E. M. (1992). "Computer Algebra in High School: muMATH and Derive" in Proceedings of the 1990 Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, John Harvey, Franklin Demana and Bert Waits, Editors. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Dickey, E.M. and Gillespie, E. (1991) A Report on the Teaching of Algebra Using Videotapes. [Technical Report to Westinghouse Savannah River Corporation / U.S. Department of Energy] Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.
Albert, Benita, Edwin Dickey, Betty Gasque, Guy Mauldin, and Sergio Stadler (1991). Advanced Placement Test Bank to accompany THE CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY, 6/E. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
Dickey, E.M. (1990). Software Choices Made by Mathematics Teachers. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education. 7, 2 (Winter, 1990), pp. 4-10.
Dickey, E.M. (1990). Mathematics Software for Young Children. Journal of Computing in Childhood Education. 1, 4 (Summer, 1990), pp. 3-13.
Dickey, E.M. (1990). Vector Adventure. [Courseware Review]. Mathematics Teacher. 83, 6 (September, 1990), p. 480.
Dickey, E.M. (1988). An Application of Live, Closed-Circuit Television in Teacher Education: Microcomputers and Instruction. The Distant Learner in the Human Services Professions: A Reader. Columbia, SC: The University of South Carolina, 1988, pp. 41-46 and A1-A11.
Dickey, E.M. (1988). Algebra Software Series, Disks 1 and 2. [Courseware Review]. Mathematics Teacher, 81, 9 (December, 1988), p. 752.
Dickey, E.M. (1988). The Ten Packages That Should Be in Every High School Mathematics Software Library. Journal for Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, VII,3 (Spring 1988) pp. 19-25.
Dickey, E.M. (1988). South Carolina Scholastic Competition: An Applesoft BASIC Program to Score, Sort, and Print SAT Competition Results. [computer program and manual]. Columbia, SC: SC Department of Education.
Dickey, E.M. & Kherlopian R. (1987). A Survey of South Carolina Teachers of Mathematics, Science, and Computers on the Uses of Computers in Grades 5-9 Classrooms. Educational Technology, 27(6), 10-14.
Dickey, E.M., Thomas, R. and Knight, R.H. (1987). Technology, Engineering, and the Teaching of Mathematics, Science, Language Arts. USC Colleges of Education and Engineering.
Dickey, E. M. (1987). muMATH-80 Reference Manual and Teacher's Guide. [Computer program manual]. Columbia, SC: Educational Technology Center, USC.
Dickey, E.M. (1986). A Comparison of Advanced Placement and College Students on a Calculus Achievement Test", Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 17(2), 140-144.
Dickey, E.M. (1986). Implications of Computer Algebra on Mathematics Education. Dimensions in Mathematics Quarterly. 6(2), 34-36.
Dickey, E.M.; Kherlopian, R.; Knight, R.H.; & Stutts, R.P. (1986). Technology in Education: Nine Modules for Science and Mathematics Teachers. National Institute of Education, NIE Grant G-85-0005.
(1986). Computers in Science Education. Edited by Richard Kherlopian and Ed Dickey. University of South Carolina, NIE Grant G-85-0005.
(1986). Microcomputer Applications for Special Education. Edited by Ed Dickey, Richard Kherlopian, and Rainey Knight. University of South Carolina, NIE Grant G-85-0005.
Kherlopian, R & E.M Dickey (1986). Computers in Science Teaching. In Kherlopian and Dickey, Computers in Science Education, University of South Carolina, NIE Grant G-85-0005.
Dickey, E.M. (1985, December). Putting Computers to Use in Overseas Schools. International Quarterly, 56-58.
Dickey, E.M. (1985). A Telecommunications Course Teaching the Uses of Microcomputers in Education. Technological Horizons in Education Journal, 12(8), 74-77.
Dickey, E.M. (1985). Implications of Computer Algebra on Mathematics Education. The Mathmate: Official Newsletter of the SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 8(2).
Dickey, E.M. (1984). Using Modern Technology. In The Basics: New Approaches to Essential Skills, (pp. 162-175), Telecommunications Instruction, University of South Carolina.
Rich, A. D. and E. M. Dickey (1981). muMATH-80 Symbolic Mathematics System [Computer program and manual]. Columbia, SC: Educational Technology Center, USC.
Funded Projects:
Co-Principal Investigator (with PI Ian Clark) for National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project South Carolina Middle School Science and Mathematics Teacher Recruitment, Certification, and Retention Program. 2002-2005.
Budget: $634,762
Goal Director (with PI Jon Singer) for Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) funded project ‹USC-PT3 Consortium to Improve Technology Education of Pre-Service Teachers. 2001-2004.
Budget: $898,014
Principal Investigator for South Carolina Education Oversight Committee funded project Support Mechanism for Creation of Quality Middles Grades Teacher Training Programs Compliant with NCLB. 2003.
Budget: $5,000
Co-Principal Investigator (with Laura Brinker Kent) for South Carolina Commission of Higher Education (Eisenhower Competition) funded project Improving Teachers Content Knowledge for Math Instruction in the Middle Grades. 2001-2002.
Budget: $74,538
Principal Investigator for Microsoft Corporation funded project "USC/PDS Quality Teacher Preparation in Technology." 1999-2001.
Budget: $38,000.
Principal Investigator for Microsoft Corporation funded project "Technology Standards for Professional Development Schools." 1997-99.
Budget: $540,000.
Principal Investigator for USC Professional Development School Inquiry Grant "Improving Geometry Instruction with Technology." In collaboration with Dreher High School and USC Department of Mathematics. 1997-98.
Budget: $1,000
Principal Investigator for South Carolina Commission of Higher Education (Eisenhower Competition) funded project "Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives: Development and Dissemination of Video Lessons for Middle and Secondary School Teachers." 1994-95.
Budget: $89,812.
Mathematics Coordinator for NSF funded Summer Science Camp. Problem solving lessons using Jasper Series videodisks with middle school students from targeted schools. 1994-1997.
Total Budget: $251,810
Co-Director for Westinghouse Savannah River Corporation/U.S. Department of Energy funded project "Video Lessons in Beginning Algebra for Middle/High School Students." 1991-1993.
Budget: $143,867.
Principal Investigator for South Carolina Commission of Higher Education (Eisenhower Competition) funded project "Teaching Higher Level Mathematics Problem Solving Skills Using Calculators in the Middle School." 1989-1990.
Budget: $46,400.
Project Director for SC Educational Television funded project "A Live-Interactive Course Production" to develop and teach A.P. Calculus for Teachers via satellite television as part of the SERC/Star Schools Pilot Project. 1988-1989.
Budget: $19,900.
Project Director for South Carolina Commission of Higher Education (Eisenhower Competition) funded project "To Develop Mathematics and Technology Skills of Mathematics Teachers in Selected Rural Areas." 1987-1988.
Budget: $75,322.
Acquisition of 20 IBM PCjr's, one IBM PC AT and various software packages for use as an instructional local area network in the College of Education Technology Center. 1987.
Value of donation: $30,000.
Computer Specialist for National Institute of Education funded project "Teachers and Technology in the Classroom." Responsible for the planning and development of the College of Education Technology Center including three computer labs, a model classroom, and a software library. 1984-1985.
Budget: $102,893.
Papers Presented:
Dickey, E.M., Renee Connolly, Irma Van Scoy. Unit-Wide and Program Assessment at Comprehensive Institutions: Alliances Within and Beyond Colleges of Education to Ensure Quality. AACTE 58th Annual Meeting, January, 2006, San Diego, CA.
Richard Askey, R. James Milgram, Hung-Hsi Wu and Ed Dickey (moderator). Panel Session: Mathematical Ideas Important to Students and Adults. NCTM Annual Meeting, April 2005, Anaheim, CA.
Jacqueline Smith, Gail Burrill, Martha Siegel, Andy Magid, Francis (Skip) Fennell, Judy Ackerman, Johnny Lott and Ed Dickey. What Can We Learn from International Mathematics Education. NCTM Annual Meeting, April 2005, Anaheim, CA.
Dickey, E.M., Kay McClain, Sid Raichlin, Ira Papick, and Tina Pateracki. Mathematical Content Knowledge for Middle Grades Teachers. NCTM Annual Meeting, April 2003, San Antonio, TX.
Dickey, E.M. Introducing ON-Math: NCTM's Newest Journal. 5th Carolinas Mathematics Conference, October 2002, Charlotte, NC.
Dickey, E.M., Betty Gasque, and Kevin Morgan. Using Data from the Web to Realize the Vision in Algebra, Data Analysis, and Representations. NCTM Annual Meeting, April 2002, Las Vegas, NV.
Dickey, E.M. Using Web-based Data and Applets to Address the Algebra and Representation Standards. SCCTM Annual Meeting, November 2001, Greenville, SC
Dickey, E.M., Ashley Lanning, Melina Deligiannidou. Helping Beginning Teachers Learn to Use Technology for Teaching Mathematics. NCTM Annual Meeting, April 2001, Orlando, FL.
Dickey, E.M. Mining the Internet for Mathematical Gems, NCTM Western Regional Conference, October 2000, Omaha, NE.
Dickey, E.M. Impressions from the 9th International Congress on Mathematics Education in Japan, SCCTM Annual Conference, October 2000, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Numerical Thinking: Is It Part of Your Algebra Curriculum? SCCTM Annual Conference, November 1999, Hilton Head, SC.
Dickey E.M. Symmetry: Weaving Mathematics, Art, and Technology. NCTM Central Regional, November 1999, Topeka, KS.
Dickey, E.M. Symmetry: Weaving Mathematics, Art, and Technology. SCCTM Annual Conference, November, 1998, Hilton Head, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives: A Videocourse for Middle and High School Teachers. NCTM Central Regional Conference/School Science and Mathematics National Conference, October, 1998, Louisville, KY.
Dickey, E.M. What Can We Learn about Mathematics Teaching from TIMSS, South Carolina Independent Schools Association Mathematics Conference, March 1998, Columbia, SC (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Mathematics Resources on the Web. 1998 Western Regional North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, March 1998, Charlotte, NC (invited keynote address).
Dickey, E.M. Technology, NAEP, and TIMSS: How Does Technology Influence Our National And International Report Cards. South Carolina Educators for the Practical Use of Research Conference, February, 1998, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Real World Data: A Seamless Web: Technology and the Assessment of Student Learning. South East Asia Teachers and Counselors Conference (SEATCCO), November 1997, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Symmetry: Weaving Mathematics, Art, and Technology. South East Asia Teachers and Counselors Conference (SEATCCO), November 1997, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Real World Data: Common Threads Linking Mathematics and Science. South East Asia Teachers and Counselors Conference (SEATCCO), November 1997, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Mathematics Resources on the Web. 4th Carolinas Mathematics Conference, October 1997, Charlotte, NC.
Dickey, E.M. Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives: A Videocourse for Middle and High School Teachers. NCTM Southern Regional Conference, February 1997, Atlanta, GA.
Dickey, E.M. Improving Education with Technology: Choices and Decisions. Keynote Address at the EARCOS Technology Conference, November 1996, Kobe, Japan (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Manipulatives in High School Mathematics: Examples from a Videocourse. NCTM 74th Annual Meeting, April, 1996, San Diego, CA.
Dickey, E.M. and Elizabeth Gasque. Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives: A Videocourse for Teachers. SCCTM Annual Conference, November 1995, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Mining the Internet for Mathematical Gems. SCCTM Annual Conference, November 1995, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Dickey, E.M Mathematical Resources on the Internet. NCTM 73rd Annual Conference, April 1995, Boston, MA.
Dickey, E. M. Mining the Internet for Mathematical Gems. Teachers Teaching with Technology Seventh Annual Conference, February 1995, Salt Lake City, UT.
Dickey, E. M. Making Algebra Connections with the IBM Toolkit for Interactive Mathematics. NCTM Southern Regional Conference, February 1995, Birmingham, AL.
Dickey, E.M. Mining the Internet for Mathematical Gems. 3rd Carolinas Mathematics Conference, October, 1994, Charlotte, NC.
Dickey, E.M., Alex Campbell, Jenny Elliott, Ann Shreve, and Elaine Wiegart. Dialogue on Tech Prep Mathematics. Carolinas Mathematics Conference, October 1994, Charlotte, NC.
Dickey, E.M. The Ancients Meet the Moderns: The Golden Ratio through the Eyes of a Computer. NCTM 72nd Annual Conference, April 1994, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dickey, E.M. Geometry and Islamic Art: Investigating Patterns and Drawings on Paper and with a Computer. NCTM Western Regional Conference, February 1994, San Francisco, CA.
Dickey, E.M. Geometry and Islamic Art: Investigating Patterns and Drawings on Paper and with a Computer. South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, November 1993, Greenville, SC.
Dickey, E.M. The Calculator as a Graphing and Statistical Problem-Solving Tool. NCTM Eastern Regional Conference, October 1993, Pittsburgh, PA.
Dickey, E.M. The Role of Videotapes in Professional Development. NCTM Eastern Regional Conference, October 1993, Pittsburgh, PA.
Dickey, E.M. The Algebra Report: Video Lessons for Beginning Algebra. South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, November, 1992, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Everything Science Teachers Wanted to Know about Graphics Calculators But Were Afraid to Ask. South Carolina Science Council, November 1992, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. The Role of Technology in Distance Education. Seventh International Congress on Mathematical Education, August 1992, Quebec, Canada (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Worthwhile Mathematical Tasks for the One-Computer Classroom. NCTM 70th Annual Conference, April 1992, Nashville, TN.
Dickey, E.M. Live, Interactive Satellite Television Course Development and Implementation. 9th International Conference on Technology and Education, March 1992, Paris, France.
Dickey, E.M. Using Technology to Explore Algebraic, Graphical, and Numerical Representations of Problems, NCTM Southeastern Regional Conference, November 1991, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Bush, William, Ed Dickey, Bruce King and Harry Tunis. Publishing in the Mathematics Teacher: A Simulation of the Review Process. NCTM Southeastern Regional Conference, October 1991, Baltimore, MD.
Dickey, E.M. Calculators as a Tool for Problem Solving. NCTM Southeastern Regional Conference, October 1991, Baltimore, MD.
Dickey, E.M. and Cheryl Wissick. Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning at the Collegiate Level: Computers, Multimedia and Television. Enhancing the Quality of Teaching in Colleges and Universities Conference. February 1991, Charleston, SC (invited).
Dickey, E. M. Minicourse: Derive¤ on the IBM. Third International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, November 1990, Columbus, OH (invited).
Dickey, E. M. Computer Algebra in High School: muMATHand Derive. Third International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, November 1990, Columbus, OH (invited).
Dickey, E. M. Electronic Classrooms. SC Association of School Superintendents Fall Conference, October 1990, Myrtle Beach, SC (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Computer Algebra in the Secondary School Math Classrooms. NCTM 68th Annual Conference, April 1990, Salt Lake City, UT.
Dickey, E.M. Mathematics Software for Young Children. NCTM Southeastern Regional Conference, March, 1990, Chattanooga, TN).
Dickey, E.M. Computer Algebra Systems, the Standards and You: Teaching Mathematics in the 1990's. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 12th Annual Conference, November 1989, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Dickey, E.M.; Gasque, Betty; Choike, James; Grimes, Deborah; and LaSalle, Donald. Telecommunications and Access to Knowledge: What Is the Impact? The 1989 College Board National Forum, October 1989, Atlanta (invited).
Dickey, E.M. IBM Software for Connecting Mathematics, Language Arts and Reading. SC Council for Computers in Education Annual Conference, October 1989, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. muMATH Workshop: Computer Algebra in the Teaching of High School Mathematics. NCTM Southwestern Regional Conference, November 1988, Baton Rouge, LA.
Dickey, E.M. muMATH Workshop: Computer Algebra in the High School Classroom. Carolinas Mathematics Conference, October, 1988, Charlotte, NC.
Dickey, E.M. Computer Algebra in the Secondary School Classroom: A Workshop for Mathematics Teachers. Sixth International Congress on Mathematical Education, Budapest, Hungary, July-August 1988.
Dickey, E.M. Implementing Computer Education in Teacher Preparation Programs, SC Association of Teacher Educators Spring Meeting, Columbia, SC, April 1988 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. and Therese Kuhs. Two Approaches to College Telecourses: Live versus Pre-taped. The Distant Learner in the Human Service Professions National Conference, Columbia, SC, April 1988.
Ellis, Wade; Jim Swift; and Ed Dickey. Computer Algebra Systems Minicourse. NCTM 66th Annual Conference, Chicago, April 1988.
Dickey, E.M. muMATH: Computer Algebra in the Teaching of High School Mathematics Workshop. NCTM Southeastern Regional Conference, Atlanta, March 1988.
Dickey, E.M. Teaching the Future's Teachers. SC Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Hilton Head, SC, February 1988 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Mathematics, the Computer and Young Children. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 10th Annual Conference, Columbia, SC, November 1987.
Dickey, E.M. Computers, Engineering and Teaching: A Workshop for Mathematics, Science and Language Arts Teachers. Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA, November 1987 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. The Top Ten Mathematics Software Packages. SC Council for Computers in Education, Columbia, SC, October 1987.
Dickey, E.M. The Top Ten Mathematics Software Packages (workshop) and The Isolated Teacher (keynote address). Beacon Schools Network Summer Meeting, Memphis, TN, August 1987 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Computer Algebra: Implications of Symbol Manipulation Software on the Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum. Southeastern Regional Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, Savannah, GA, April 1987.
Dickey, E.M. Computer Algebra: Why and How to Use Symbol Manipulation Software. NCTM Southeastern Regional Conference, Charleston, SC, November 1986.
Bowden, D.K.; Bridwell, S.E.; Dickey, E.M.; & Kuhs, T. Technology: In-Service Education for School Personnel. Annual Meeting of the Association for Continuing Higher Education, Philadelphia, October 1986 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. IBM Model Classroom Demonstration. World Conference on Technology and Education, Manila, The Philippines, July 1986 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Apple Model Classroom Demonstration. World Conference on Technology and Education, Manila, The Philippines, July 1986 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Computer Algebra: Implications of muMATH. SC Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Conference, Columbia, SC, April 1986 (invited).
Dickey, E.M. & Stutts, R.P. Technology in Teaching Science and Mathematics. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development National Conference, San Francisco, March 1986.
Dickey, E.M., Kherlopian, R. & Stutts, R.P. Technology in Teaching Science and Mathematics. Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Atlanta, February 1986.
Dickey, E.M. & Kherlopian, R. Technology in Teaching Science and Mathematics. National Council of States on Inservice Education Conference, Denver, November 1985.
Dickey, E.M. Using VisiCalc in the Mathematics Classroom: A Computer Workshop, NCTM Regional Conference, Orlando, October 1985.
Dickey, E.M., Kherlopian, R. & Knight, R.H. Technology in Teaching Science and Mathematics: A Modular Approach to Rural Teacher Training. National Rural Education Conference, Bellingham, WA, October 1985.
Dickey, E.M. Using Function Plotting Software. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 8th Annual Conference, October 1985, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Using VisiCalc in the Math Class. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 7th Annual Conference, November 1984, Greenville, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Introduction to the Logo Language. Association of International Schools in Africa Annual Conference, October 1984, Lome, Togo and November 1984, Nairobi, Kenya, (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Integrating Computers in High School Mathematics. Association of International Schools in Africa Annual Conference, October 1984, Lome, Togo and November 1984, Nairobi, Kenya, (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Microcomputers to Enhance Elementary Mathematics. Association of International Schools in Africa Annual Conference, October 1984, Lome, Togo and November 1984, Nairobi, Kenya, (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Administrative Considerations Involving Microcomputers. Association of International Schools in Africa Annual Conference, October 1984, Lome, Togo and November 1984, Nairobi, Kenya (invited).
Dickey, E.M. Comparing Advanced Placement and College Calculus Students. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 6th Annual Conference, November 1983, Columbia, SC.
Caldwell, F, Collins, E., Dickey, E. & Sumerel, D. Computers - Their Impact and Use in Mathematics. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 5th Annual Conference, November 1982, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Projects in BASIC. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 4th Annual Conference, November 1981, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. A Mastery Learning Course in BASIC Programming. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 3rd Annual Conference, November 1980, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Computing _ with a Microcomputer. SC Council of Teachers of Mathematics 3rd Annual Conference, November, 1980, Columbia, SC.
Dickey, E.M. Historical Anecdotes for Mathematics Classes. SC Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 2nd Annual Conference, October 1979, Columbia, SC.
Publications Consultant:
Editorial Panel, ON-Math: Online Journal of School Mathematics, 2001-2003, Chair
Editorial Panel, Mathematics Teacher, 1990- 1995; Chair, 1993-1995.
Reviewer, TMAT, Horizon Research, 1999-2000
Test Bank Reviewer for Leithold Calculus Text, Harper and Row, 1990.
Textbook Reviews for Merrill Publishers, Prentice-Hall, Wadsworth Publishing, and McGraw-Hill Publishing
IBM Mathematics Software.
Reviewer for Educational Testing Service on NTE Mathematics Knowledge Estimation, 1986.
Item Writer for The Psychological Corporation, Diagnostic PCAT, June, 1986.
Contributor to The College Board Guide to 150 Popular College Majors, 1992.
Referee for Journal for Research in Mathematics Education and Mathematics Teacher.
Courseware reviewer for Mathematics Teacher.
Television Productions:
Moderator and Planning Committee for national teleconference on SERC Math in the Middle curriculum project: a one-hour interactive program highlight the Math in the Middle of Oceans and Music video lessons, resource materials, and teaching strategies. SERC: November 21, 1996.
Featured speaker for open circuit broadcast from SCETV on Distance Learning a one-hour documentary about learning delivery systems. SCETV: April 24, 1996.
Moderator and Planning Committee for state-wide teleconference on South Carolina Academic Achievement Standards in Mathematics: a one-hour interactive program about revisions of the state assessment system. SCETV: October 23, 1995.
Development of and instructor for Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives, Grades 7-12, a graduate course for teachers offered on videocassette to regional SC sites through the USC Office of Distance Education. 1994-present.
Supervised development, writing, production, post-production and field testing of fifteen videotapes for use in first semester Algebra I classes. 1991-1993
Development of and instructor for Graphics Calculators in High School Mathematics, a live, interactive graduate course for teachers offered on closed-circuit and on videocassette to regional SC sites through the USC Office of Distance Education. 1990-present
Development of and presenter for Using the Calculator in Middle School Mathematics, a videotape of 11 lessons related to the operation of a calculator and its use in problem solving. 1990
Development of and instructor for A. P. Calculus for Teachers, a live, interactive course for teachers via satellite to 20 states offered by the Satellite Educational Resources Consortium Star Schools Project. 1989-1990
Microcomputers and Instructions, developed and teach live 15 week course introducing teachers to computers in education offered on closed-circuit to regional SC sites through USC Office of Distance Education. 1983-present
Computers in Elementary Mathematics, presented one hour segment for telecourse Teaching Mathematics to Young Children with Dr. Therese Kuhs available on videotape.
Contributor to USC/University of Hawaii Teleconference on ITFS Educational Television Systems, 1986.
Computer Software, presented 15 minute segment on open circuit Carolina Journal for the SC Educational Television Network, 1985.
Panelist for introduction and summary of SC portion of National Software Evaluation Teleconference, 1985.
Institutes:
Education director for the Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering 11th Annual Summer Institute, June 21 to July 1, 1987. Institute consisted of four concurrent graduate level courses for 100 middle and high school teachers from throughout the southeastern United States.
Consultation:
IBM Corporation Education Information Specialists (EIS) Program
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME)
INNOTECH, South East Asia Ministers of Education
Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development
The College Board
South Carolina Department of Education
South Carolina Educational Television
Numerous SC School Districts
State of Vermont
Fulton (GA) County Schools
Gaston, Lee, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Buncombe County (NC) Schools
Montgomery County (MD) Schools
Fairfax County and Nelson County (VA) Schools
International Schools in Kenya, the Ivory Coast, The Gabon, Liberia, Brazil, Thailand, and Japan
California University of Pennsylvania
Expert Witness, Woodward, Cothran & Herndon, Attorneys-at-Law
Steering Committee, South Carolina Mathematics Coalition
Member, Sumter Area Technical College Arts and Science Advisory Committee
Member, Algebra Competencies Committee, South Carolina Department of Education
Member, Basic Skills Assessment Program in Mathematics Revision Advisory Committee
Member, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Selection Committee
Chair, Educational Excellence Team: Curriculum / Mathematics, South Carolina Department of Education
Member, SAT Curriculum Alignment Committee, South Carolina Department of Education
Member, NCTM Southeastern Regional Program Committee, Columbus, GA
Member, South Carolina Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks Development Team
Member, Assessment Advisory Committee, South Carolina Department of Education
Member, SAT Curriculum Alignment Committee, South Carolina Department of Education
Advisor to Working Group 20, Distance Education, ICME 7
Member, Advisory Committee for SERC Math in the Middlle... Project, Columbia, SC
Member, Higher Education Advisory Committee, SEIR-TEC Regional Technology in Education Consortium
Vice Chair, Governor's Mathematics and Science Advisory Board, SC
Member, Governor's Middle School Task Force
Member, Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mathematics Standards Committee, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Member, National Science Foundation, Review Panel
Courses Taught at the University of South Carolina
EDSE 550, Teaching Mathematics in Middle/High Schools
EDSE 660, Teaching Mathematics with Manipulatives, Grades 7-12 (video-delivered)
EDSE 670, Graphics Calculators in High School Mathematics (video-delivered)
EDSE 770, Technology and Mathematics Education
EDSE 778, Directed Teaching in Middle/High School (Mathematics)
EDSE 851, Advanced Readings in Mathematics Education
EDTE 631, Using Technology to Support Instruction
EDTE 731, Integrating Technology and Instruction
EDUC 203, Classroom Strategies
EDUC 633Y, Topics: Web Page Development
EDUC 635Y, Topics: Assessment and Technology
MATH 712I, Probability and Statistics
SMED 769C, Geometry from an Inductive Approach
UNIV 101, Student in the University (section for Teaching Fellows)
Completed Doctoral Dissertations as Major Professor at the University of South Carolina
Heyward Hickman, Ed.D (2006): "A Study of South Carolina High School Mathematics Departments' Support for
Teachers' Professional Development and Their Influence on Student Achievement."
Mathematics Consultant, South Carolina Department of Education, Columbia, South Carolina
Carol Rychly, Ph.D. (2004): "Pre-service Teachers' Understanding of Measures of Center."
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia
Deborah Geddings, Ph.D. (2003): "Students' Mathematical Understanding of Equation Solving."
Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Tamara Wade, Ed.D. (2001): "National Board Certification and New Roles for Teachers: Impact on Turnover and Attrition Among Secondary Mathematics Teachers in North Carolina."
Executive Director, Professional Educators of North Carolina
Anita Szombathelyi, Ph.D. (2001). "Personal Factors That Influence Teachers Decisions about Graphing Calculator Use and a Descriptive Model of Teachers Operational Levels for Using the Graphing Calculator in Mathematics Instruction."
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Christian Heritage College, San Diego, California
Elizabeth Gasque, Ph.D. (2000) "Graphing Calculators Versus Graphing Calculators and Handheld Data Collection Technology: A Study on Student Understanding and Interpretation of Slope."
Technology Training Specialist, South Carolina State Department of Education, Columbia, South Carolina
Dwayne Brown, Ph.D. (1999). "The Effects of Peer and Group Education (PAGE ONE), a Comprehensive Compensatory Program for Students At-Risk for School Failure on Mathematics Achievement and Student Attitude."
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Betty Baker Reiter, Ph.D. (1999). "A Survey of the Effects of MATHCOUNTS and Olympiad Mathematics Competitions on Students' Attitudes and Feelings about Mathematics, Science, and Careers."
Professor of Mathematics, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina
Arthur J. Currence, Ph.D. (1992). "A Descriptive Study of Instructional Delivery Systems for Mathematics Teachers Related to the Graphics Calculator."
Professor of Mathematics, University of South Carolina-Lancaster
Lorraine Harris Knight, Ph.D. (1991). "The Development and Validation of a Microcomputer-based Test to Assess Science Process Skills in Grade Five Students."
Superintendent, Darlington County Schools, South Carolina
Karan B. Smith , Ph.D. (1991). "An Integration of the Computer Algebra System Derive into Instruction of Linear Programming."
Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Dale L. Brekke, Ph.D. (1990). "The Effects of Training on Teacher Attitudes toward Calculators and Problem Solving and the Effects of Calculator Training on Students Problem Solving Ability and Attitude toward Mathematics."
Professor of Mathematics, Benedict College (deceased).
John Riggot (anticipated 2008) Comparing PACT, TIMSS and NAEP Results
Gwen Johnson (anticipated 2008) Factors that Influence Mathematics Achievement Gaps between African-American and non-African-American Learners
Jestine Odom (anticipated 2008) Computer Algebra Systems to foster mathematical understanding.
Research Interests:
Implications of computer algebra systems on the teaching of mathematics.
Teacher education through distance education and telecommunications.
Uses of technology in mathematics education.
Methods of introducing pre-service and in-service teachers to the uses of technology in education.
Uses of Internet in education.