Helen Crompton

 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Culture, Curriculum, and Change.
Graduate May 2013

 Elon University, Elon,  North Carolina, USA
Elementary Education, August 2009.

The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
Elementary Education, December 2003. 

 The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK Elementary Education, November 2001

Student Teacher Supervisor. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2011- 2012

Cultural/Global Studies Curriculum Consultant.  VIF- International Education. Chapel Hill, NC. 2011

Principal Investigator. iPod Touch one-to-one deployment:  21st Century Technology supporting the teachers and the learners in a middle school. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2009- Ongoing

Research Assistant Cyberlearning Taxonomies and Synthesis. Education and Human Resources for the National Science Foundation. UNC-CH. 2010

Lead Instructor & Course Developer. EDUC629 English Language Learners: Issues for Practitioners. The School of Education. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2009 – 2010

Managing Editor for the Center of Faculty Excellence Spotlight on Research.  The Center of Faculty Excellence. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2010 – 2010

Managing Editor for the Center of Faculty Excellence Spotlight on Leadership.  The Center of Faculty Excellence. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2010 – 2010

Managing Editor for the Center of Faculty Excellence Spotlight on Teaching.  The Center of Faculty Excellence. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2009 – 2010

Graduate Consultant.  The Center of Faculty Excellence. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2009 – Present

Doctoral student in Education. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC. 2009 – Present

Director. VisionMakers Web Design. Based in Manchester, England. 2000 – Present

5th Grade Teacher, 5th Grade Chair, Student Support Team member, Member of the leadership team.  Carrboro Elementary School, Carrboro, NC. 2006 – 2009

Year 2 (G.1) Teacher, Information Communications Technology (ICT) Co-coordinator, Teaching Assistant (TA) Co-coordinator, Member of the Leadership Team.  Belfield School Rochdale, England.  2004 – 2006

Information Communications Technology Lecturer, EdgeHill University, Ormskirk, England. 2004 – 2006

Consultant of Educational Technology. Based in Manchester, England 2003 – 2006

Teacher/Teaching Assistant, Brownhill Special School, Rochdale, England. (Students with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties.) 1999 – 2003

Evaluator, of educational websites for the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA). 2005 – 2006

Special Support Teaching Assistant, Brownhill Special School, Rochdale, England. (Students with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties.) 1994 – 1999

Special Support Teaching Assistant, Knowl View Residential Special School, Rochdale, England. (Students with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties.) 1993 – 1994

UNC – Chapel Hill, Graduate Student Travel Award. 2010.

McKeachie Award, Improving University Teaching International Award. 2010

Future Faculty Fellowship Program Award. University or North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 2010

Malloy Travel Award, University or North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 2009

International Educator of the Year, 2008-2009

Kappa Delta Pi honor for graduate studies at Elon University, 2009

Phi Kappa Phi honor for graduate studies at Elon University, 2009

Outstanding Cultural Educator of the Year for North Carolina, 2008.

Outstanding Elementary School Mathematics Teacher of the Year for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District 2007.

Village Pride Award, Chapel Hill- Carrboro District 2007.

Outstanding Cultural Educator of the Year for North Carolina 2007.

E-Learning Award for Outstanding contributions to e-learning in the classroom (UK), 2006.

The National ICT Mark Awarded by BECTA (British Educational Communications, Technology Agency), 2005.

The NaaceMark for Outstanding Leadership of ICT Awarded by BECTA (British Educational Communications, Technology Agency), 2005.

Nominations
Teacher of the Year, Chapel Hill Carrboro City School District 2008/9. Multiple nominations by parents and colleagues.

Outstanding Technology Teacher for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District, 2008. Principal nomination and colleague nominations.

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) 2008. Principal’s nomination.

McArthur, D., & Crompton, H. (Accepted for publication 2012). Understanding public-access cyberlearning projects using text-mining and topic analysis. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology.

Crompton, H., (2012). How Web 2.0 is changing the way students learn: The Darwikinism and folksonomy revolution. Journal of e-learning and education (eleed), 8.

Crompton, H., & Keane, J. (Accepted for publication 2012). Implementation of a one-to-one ipod touch program in a middle school. Journal of Interactive Online Learning.

Crompton, H. (2011).  Mathematics in the age of technology: There is a place for technology in the mathematics classroom. Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 7(1), 54-66.

Crompton, H., LaFrance, J., & van ‘t Hoof, M. (Featured Article; 2012). QR Codes Offer a New Dimension in Teaching and Learning. ISTE Learning and Leading with Technology.

Crompton, H., Goodhand, L., & Wells, S. (2011). Education at hand: A school wide one-to-one iPod Touch program ISTE Learning and Leading with Technology. 38 (5), 16-19

Crompton, H. (2010). Is technology killing critical thinking skills? ISTE Learning and Leading with Technology. 38 (1), 6-7

Crompton, H. & Zakrajsek, T. (2010). Considerations for a successful first day of class. Center of Faculty Excellence: Spotlight on Teaching. Jan, 2010.

Crompton, H. (2009). Interactive Teaching Programs (ITPs): Technology supporting demonstration, modeling and exploration of mathematics. ISTE  Learning and Leading with Technology. 36 (5), 39

Crompton, H. (2007). Teaching in America. Primary Choice 1(4), 12-13  

Crompton, H. (2004). Making the transition from teaching assistant to teacher. Teachers, 30, 5.

Crompton, H. (2010). Keynote Speaker 21st Century Schools Invited keynote at the EduTech Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

Crompton, H. (2010). Keynote Speaker Teaching and Learning in 21st Century Schools. Invited keynote at the EduTech Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2010). Keynote Speaker Darwikinism Questioned. Invited keynote at the EduTech Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Crompton , H. & Melton, R. (Accepted for 2012). SIGML Forum: There is an app for that! Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). San Diego, CA.

Van T Hooft, M. & Crompton , H. (Accepted for 2012). QR Code Tour (Title tentative) Workshop at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). San Diego, CA.

Crompton, H. (Accepted for 2012) The Use of Handheld and Mobile devices in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. Presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Chicago, IL.

Crompton , H., Soloway, E., & Norris, C. (2011). Mobile Learning Tutorial. Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Philadelphia, PA.

Van T Hooft, M., Crompton , H., Greenhut, S., & McNeal, T. (2011). Digital-Age Teaching & Learning : Learning with Mobile Devices. Workshop at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Philadelphia, PA.

Sorensen, K., Gutierrez, A., & Crompton , H. (2011). Mobile Meet up: Informal Poster Session.  (Organized and presented a poster titled Implementation of a one-to-one iPod Touch program.) Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Philadelphia, PA.

Crompton, H. & McArthur, D. (2011). Taxonomy and Synthesis of Cyberlearning projects funded by the NSF.  Paper accepted for the World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. Orlando, FL.

Crompton, H et al (2011). There is an App for that. Presented at the Learning Without Frontiers: International Festival of Learning and Technology. Islington, London.

Crompton, H. et al (2011). TAP-it: Touch Accessible Platform for Interactive Technology.  Presented at the British Educational Training and Technology Conference (BETT). Kensington, London.

Crompton, H. (2010). A Meeting of Cultures: A Step Towards Culturally Congruent Teaching. Presented at the American Educational Studies Association (AESA). Denver, CO.

Crompton, H. (2010). Developing critical thinking skills with web 2.0. Presented at the Improving University Teaching Conference (IUT). Washington D.C.

Crompton, H. (2010). Creating Podcasts for the Mathematics Classroom. Poster session at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Denver, CO.

Crompton, H. (2010). Get Out on a Digitally Enhanced Tour of Denver’s Public Art. Two hour workshop at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Denver, CO.

Crompton, H. (2009). Incorporating technology in math using interactive teaching tools. Presentation and poster session at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Washington, DC.

Davis, V., Crompton. H., Other educators (2009) iPhone/iTouch Birds of a Feather. Presented at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Washington, DC.

McNeal, T., van't Hooft, M., & Crompton, H. (2009) Special Interest Groups: Mobile Learning. Workshop at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Washington, DC.

Crompton, H. (2009). The incorporating of technology in the elementary math classroom. Invited for a 3 hour workshop at the VIF International Education Conference: One World Grows Here.  Raleigh, North Carolina.

Crompton, H. (2009). The incorporating of technology in the elementary math classroom Invited for a 3 hour workshop at the VIF International Education Conference,  Greenville, South Carolina.

Crompton, H. (2008). Practical ideas to make Math fun using Technology. Presented at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, Texas. Attended by 200 people.

Crompton, H. (Accepted for 2012). The Use of Handheld and Mobile Devices in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Chicago, IL.

Crompton, H., & Keane, J. (2011). Implementation of a One-to-One iPod Touch Program in a Middle School. American Educational Research Associated Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Greene, J. A., Hutchison, L. A., Costa, L., & Crompton, H. (2011). The Role of Task Definitions in Acquiring Science Conceptual Understanding Using a Computer-Based Learning Environment.
American Educational Research Associated Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Crompton, H. (2009). Borderless Learning: Using technology to inspire and connect classrooms around the world. Presented at the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Orlando Florida.

Crompton, H. (2007). Classroom Management Strategies. Invited presentation at the Visiting International Faculty (VIF) Winter Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Crompton, H. (2007). International School-Sister Partnerships. Presentation at the Visiting International Faculty (VIF) Spring Conference, Raleigh, NC.

Crompton, H., Hobbs, M, R., & Davis, J. (2011). QR Codes in Higher Education. Presented at the Carolina Technology Consultants Fall Retreat. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC.

Crompton, H., Bartels, J., & Lathan, J. (2011). 21st Century Digital Technologies. Presentated at the South Eastern Association of Educational Studies (SEAES). At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC.

Crompton, H. (2010). Authentic Math: Bringing Math into the Real World. Presented at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) State Conference. Greensboro, NC.

Crompton, H. (2010). How to Create Podcasts and Vodcasts to Dazzle Your Math Students. Presented at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) State Conference. Greensboro, NC.

Crompton, H. (2009). Practical ideas to make math fun using technology. Presented at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) State Conference. Greensboro, NC.

Crompton, H. (2009). Constructive ideas and projects to extend our high performing students in mathematics, through the use of technology.Presented at the Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Crompton, H. (2009). Incorporating Technology into Mathematics: Projects to Motive your Struggling Students.Presented at the Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Crompton, H. (2009). Supporting a culturally congruent classroom: Teaching African American Males Math, through the use of technology. Presented at the Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Crompton, H. (2008). Bring math to life with technology.Presented at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Conference. Attended by 400 people.

Presentations Invited (National and Regional)

Crompton, H. (2011). Podcasts and Vodcasts for the classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Toledo, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2011). Technology in the K-2 math Classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Toledo, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (Invited to present 2011). Technology enhancing the teaching and learning of 3rd-5th grade mathematics. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Toledo, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2010). Using technology to support the teaching and learning of mathematics in the K-2 classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

Crompton, H. (2010). Using technology to support the teaching and learning of mathematics in the 3-5 classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

Crompton, H. (2010). Podcasts and Vodcasts for teaching and learning. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

Crompton, H. (2010). Nings and Twitter for Teachers. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Louisville, Kentucky.

Crompton, H. (2010). Using technology to support the teaching and learning of mathematics in the K-2 classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2010). Using technology to support the teaching and learning of mathematics in the 3-5 classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2010). Podcasts and Vodcasts for teaching and learning. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Crompton, H., Goldstein, C., Keane, J., & Lathan, J. (2010). Lead facilitator. K-12 Teacher Translational Session. CHAT (Collaborations: Humanities, Arts & Technology) Festival. University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC.

Anderson, J., Bolick, C., Crompton, H., Oliver, K., & Young, C., (2010). K-12 Teacher Translational Session. CHAT (Collaborations: Humanities, Arts & Technology) Festival. University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC.

Crompton, H. (2010). Using Vodcasts and Podcasts in the math classroom. CHAT (Collaborations: Humanities, Arts & Technology) Festival. University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC.

Crompton, H. (2010). Technology in the K-2 math Classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2010). Technology in the 3-5 math Classroom. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.

Crompton, H. (2010). Podcasts and Vodcasts: Join the multimedia revolution. Invited presentation at the EduTech Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.

Manuscript Reviewer. Invited to review submissions for the Computers and Internet Applications in Education (CIAE) SIG for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Educational Research Association (AERA).

Manuscript Reviewer. Accepted to review submissions for Division C Section 3 Mathematics, 2012 Annual Meeting of the Educational Research Association (AERA).

Manuscript Reviewer. Journal for the Research Center for Educational Technology. Kent State University.   2010- Present

Manuscript Reviewer. The Urban Review. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2009- Present.

Elected Officer, SIGML (Special Interest Groups: Mobile Learning). ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) SIGML    2010 - 2012

Portfolio Evaluator. Elon University School of Education.  Elon, NC.  2010/2011

Committee Member. SIGML (Special Interest Groups: Mobile Learning). ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) SIGML    2009- 2010

Committee Member. International Committee. ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education).   2009- Present

Committee Member and Moderator Education Research Symposium. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, NC.   2010

Manuscript Reviewer. ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Reviewing research paper proposals for ISTE 2010 conference.  2009- 2010

Committee Member Creating global content in the SCoS. Visiting International Faculty, Chapel Hill.  2010

Crompton, H. (2011). Interactive White Boards. Invited by Carolina Friends School. Chapel Hill, NC.

Crompton, H. (2010). Podcasts and Vodcasts for Learning. Invited by Carolina Friends School. Chapel Hill, NC.

Crompton, H. (2010). Technology working for Education. 2 hour webinar invited by the Virtual Community Schools of Ohio. 

Crompton, H. (2010). 21st Century teaching and learning. Invited 7 hour workshop for international teachers. Invited by the Visiting International Faculty. Durham, NC.

Brubaker C, & Crompton, H. (2009). Teaching in the U.S.: Preparing for success. Invited one day workshop for international teachers coming to teach in various states across America.   Durham, NC.

Crompton, H. (2008). Practical ideas to incorporate technology into the K-2 classroom.Invited by Burlington School District.

Crompton, H. (2008). Practical ideas to incorporate technology into the 3-7 classroom.Invited by Burlington School District.

Crompton, H. (2008). How to make math fun using technology. Invited presentation for Graduate students at Elon University.

Crompton, H. (2008). How to make math fun using technology. Invited presentation for teachers in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District.

Crompton, H. (2007). Hands On Science. Invited workshop at University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Undergraduate 4 hour workshop.

Crompton, H. ( 2007). Cultural differences in teaching. Invited by A Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR-NC).

Brubaker, C. & Crompton, H. (2007). International School-Sister Partnerships. Greensboro, NC.

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

American Educational Studies Association (AESA)

North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM)

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Fraternity

Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society