Funded projects since 1997

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Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7

1997 (Round 1)   
Principles of Economics Ashley & Patterson Economics
Foods and Nutrition Bakhit HNFE
Precalculus and Linear Algebra Bosen, Shockley, Beattie, Rossi et al. Math
CS 1044 and1704/parallel EE topics Broadwater & Lee ECpE & CS
Enhanced Introductory Biology Labs Buikema & Braunschweig Biology
General Microbiology Course Transformation Claus Biology
Introductory Psychology Cooper, Foti & Finney Psychology
PHY 2175/Concept Discovery & Problem Solving Ficenec, Bowden & Long Physics
Introductory Sociology Fuhrman & Bailey Sociology
ESM 1004 & ESM 2004 Hendricks & Kraige ESM
Chemistry-Learning Center Long, Amateis & Eddleton Chemistry
History of Architecture Luck, Rodriguez & Colley Architecture
Insects and Human Society Mack Entomology
Women's Studies/Topics McCaughey CIS
Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences McKenna PPSS
FCD Human Development I Rogers & Cennamo FCD
Woody Plant Identification/Forest Biology Seiler & Niemiera Forestry
Several HUM 1000 -level courses Simmons (coord) Humanities
Introduction to Black Studies Williams-Green & Holmes Black Studies
Public Issues/Urban Society Zahm PAPA
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1998 (Round 2)   
Integrating technology into Art History Aiken & Van Hook Art History
Using educational technologies to promote active-learning and development of skills in clinical problem-solving and the diagnostic process VM 8414, 8664 Bender, Lockee & Mills Biomed Sci & Path
An interactive, www-browser-based CD-ROM for General Pathology VM 8303 Caceci & Robertson Biomed Sci & Path
Computers in society: A service course for graduate students STS 5424 Downey & Reeves Ctr Science & Society
Virtual corporation model for undergraduate education: EE 2974, 3974, 4974, others Ferrari & Ramu ECpE
Interactive web-based learning for ground water transport and contamination: A multi-tiered approach GEOL 4114, CE4314, CE4594/CSES 4594 Gallagher, Burbey & Persaud Geology and Civil Engineering
Putting American history online: Computer-based interactive learning in U.S. History Core Courses Jones, Thorp & Barrow History
Interactive computer-based instructional modules for studying brain specimens outside of neuroanatomy lab VM 8104 Klein & Smith Biomed Sci & Path
Transforming Virology BIOL 4664 Lederman Biology
Reaching teachers: A masters degree in instructional technology via distance learning environments Lockee, Sherman, Cennamo & Moore Teaching & Learning
Completing the on-line MA program in Political Science Luke Political Science
Interactive multimedia in support of a distance based graduate program in construction education Mills & Boscki Building Construction
Implementation of videoconferencing in the Virginia -Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine: Bridging distance barriers to enhance the professional and graduate curricula VM8524, 9174 Murray & Austin Equine Center
Developing media resources to enable the restructuring of lecture classes in introductory biology Neal Biology
Coordination of two sites of Virginia Tech's Dietetic Internship program through video interaction Papillon HNFE
Telematic-based interactive tutorials for post-classroom review and problem solving in Physics of Pollution ENSC/CSES 3634 Persaud Crop & Soil Environmental Science
Proposal to integrate technology into ENGR 1814: Energy, Resource Development and the Environment ENGR 1814 Richards ENGR
Distance learning in Gerontology: Developing and implementing the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program (PBCP) Roberto Human Development
Distance learning in applied mathematics graduate courses Math 4554, 4564, 5524 Rogers Math
Development of structural engineering course materials using the world wide web and Java CE 3404 Rojiani Civil Engineering
Hybrid approach to the delivery of course content: The combined use of CD-ROM and Web-based media ARCH 3115, Art 2385 Schubert & Tavernise Architecture
Virtual Voyages: Technology-enhanced foreign language study Shrum et al. FLL
Modules for HUM 1214, 1324, 1714, 1224, 1604 Simmons et al. Humanities
Marketing on-line: Internet-based instruction in Marketing 3104 Smith Marketing
Enhancing student motivation and learning: Integration of computer-aided instruction in intro. agricultural economics AAEC 1005, 1006 Stephenson AAEC
POM Interactive: Teaching operations management online MSCI 3414, 5414 Tillar Management Science
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1998-99 (Round 3)   
Computer Learning and Self-Assessment with Online Resources and Quizzes for Introductory Statistics Classes Anderson-Cook & Robinson Statistics
Using Instructional Design and Technology to Design Bakhit Hum Nutrition & Foods
Using Educational Technologies to Promote Active Learning and Development of Skills in Clinical Problem-Solving and the Diagnostic Process Bender, Lockee & Mills Biomed Sci & Path
Gender and Race in Science and Technology Burger, Lederman, Downey, McCaughey, Hausman, Hamilton, Banks & Creamer Women's Studies
Creation of Self Paced Interactive Micro Instruction Modules for Graphic Design Curriculum and Certification Capone Art & Art History
Interactive Learning and Teaching Environment, an application for course transformation Ciao Architecture
Creation of an On-line Equine Practice Management Course Dascanio, Ley, Moll & Carroll Large Animal/Equine Ctr
Energy Management Short Courses in an Interactive Desktop Classroom Kornhauser Mechanical Eng
Reaching Teachers: A Masters Degree in Instructional Technology via Distance Learning Environments Lockee, Sherman, Cennamo & Moore Teaching & Learning
Improving Learning for Design of Machine Components Myklebust Mechanical Eng
A Web-Based Interactive Instructional Package to Prepare Candidates for the Environmental Professional Intern (EPI) Certification Examination Persaud Crop & Soil Environmental Science
Remote Help for Computer-based Math Courses Quinn Mathematics
The Asia Connection Siegle English
Integration of Molecular, Immunological, and Microbiological Concepts for the Prevention and Control of Major Zoonotic Diseases Sriranganathan, Stephenson, Boyle & Schurig Biomed Sci & Path
Adult Learning and Human Resources Development in Modern America Stubblefield, H. Adult Education
Integrating Diverse Learning Environments: Writing and Critical Thinking in Traditional and Digital Domains Swenson, Ruggiero, Patton & Hatfield English
Multipurpose Polymer Science Computer Programs for Instruction Ward & Marand Chemistry
Virtual Pesticide Safety Education Institute Phase One Weaver & Hipkins Entomology
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1999-00 (Round 4)   
Independent Learning and Self-Assessment Materials for Introductory Statistics Courses for Engineering and Mathematics Students Anderson-Cook Statistics
An On-line Coruse on the Fundamentals of Computer Science: Towards Creating a Distance Learning Program for GPIT and Computer Science Balci Computer Science
EF 2314 Engineering Problem Solving with C++ Bohn Mechanical Engin
Engineering Cultures Online: Helping Students Achieve Personal and Global Understanding through the Web and CD/ROM Downey Ctr Science & Society
Reaching Teachers: A Master's Degree in Instructional Technology via Distance Learning Environments Lockee et al. Teaching & Learning
Beginning an On-line MA in Information, Society and Policy Studies Luke Political Science
Asynchronous Multimedia Course Development for the Graduate Program in Information Technooogy (MIT pilot courses) Midkiff, DaSilva, & Edwards Electrical Eng & Computer Science
Creating On-line Versions of EDHL 1514 (Personal Health) and EDHL 3534 (Drug Education) Redican Teaching & Learning
Cyber Marketing: A Proposal for an Asynchronous Marketing Management Class Smith Marketing
IDLE: Integrating Diverse Learning Environments in First Year Writing Courses Swenson et al. English
Virtual Pesticide Safety Education Institute - Phase Two Weaver Entomology
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2000-01 (Round 5)   
The Re-design, Development and Asynchronous Delivery of ECPE 5514: Modeling and Synthesis of Digital Systems (CPE-1), Computer Engineering Module, Masters of Information Technology Program Armstrong ECpE
Course Development for an Online Graduate Liberal Studies (CLS) Program Carlisle A&S
The Re-design, Development and Distributed Delivery of NET-2: Network Performance Evaluation, Design, and Management, Networking Module, Masters of Information Technology Program Da Silva Engineering
The Re-design, Development and Asynchronous Delivery of ECPE/CS 5515 Computer and Network Architecture (CPE-2), Computer Engineering Module, Masters of Information Technology Program Davis Engineering
Engineering Culutres Online, Phase 2: Helping Students Achieve Personal and Global Understanding through the Web and CD/ROM Downey Ctr Science & Society
Information, Engagement and Community:Teaching Professional Writing Online Dubinsky English
The Re-design, Development and Delivery with the Goal of Achieving an Asynchronous Format for the MGT 5804 Foundation Course for the Masters of Information Technology Program Hatfield Management
Vocational Teacher Online Licensure - Development of Web-managed, Multimedia Based Licensure Courses for Vocational Teachers Who Have Temporary Licenses in One of the Teaching Areas of Vocational and Technical Education Heath-Camp Teaching & Learning
The Re-design and Development of MSCI-5474: Computer-Based Decision Support Systems (DSS-1) for Asynchronous Delivery in the Masters of Information Technology (MIT) Program Ragsdale Management Science/IT
Development of an Interactive, Visually-Oriented, Web-based Curriculum for Teaching Environmental Building Systems Jones Architecture
Information Skills for Life-long Learning: A Collaboration between the University Libraries, the Biological Sciences Initiative and the College of Engineering Multimedia Lab Merrill Library
Re-design, Development and Asynchronous Delivery of ECPE 5516: Computer and Network Architecture II (NET-1) for the Masters in Information Technology Program Midkiff ECpE
Transforming Principles of Fisheries and Wildlife Management into an Active-Learning Asynchronous Course Newcomb Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences
On-line Course Development of ACIS 5504-Information Systems Design and Database Development (BIS-1 in GPIT module) Sen Accounting & Information Systems
Emerging Infectious Diseases Toth Vet Med
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2001-02 (Round 6)   
Implementing Participatory Exercises in Large Economics Lecture classes via Student Interaction with Market Simulations Enabled by Wireless Technology Ball, Eckel, Midkiff & Oliver Economics
Creation of On-line Interactive Multimedia modules for Distributed Learning in Analytical Chemistry Anderson, Long & Remy Chemistry
Engineering Cultures On-line, Phase 3 Full Semester Prototype: Helping Students Achieve Personal and Global Understanding through the Web and CD/ROM Downey Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
The Choices and Challenges Project Online: Helping Students and Faculty Explore the Social and Ethical Dimensions of Science and Technology Zallen & Hardcastle Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
Developing Web-based Remote Sensing Instruction at Virginia Tech Campbell & Wynne Geography
A Distance-Delivered Master’s Degree Program in Agricultural and Extension Education Mack, White, Jones & Hillison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Enhancing Distance Learning in the New Urban Affairs and Planning Concentration on Information Technology and Society Papadakis Urban Affairs and Planning
Information Skills for Life-Long Learning: A Collaboration Between University Libraries and the Biological Sciences Initiative Merrill, Auer, Krupar, Erskine, Bevan & McDowell University Libraries and Biological Sciences Intiative
Advanced Development of Emerging Infectious Diseases (VM9084/VMS5004) Toth Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology
The Re-Design, Development and Asynchronous Delivery of Four Courses to Complete the Development of the On-line Masters of Information Technology Program Sen, Matheson, Woerner, Tranter & Bostian ACIS

2002-03 (Round 7)   
Putting American History Online: The Next Phase Jones, Thorp, Barrow & Mollin History
A Distance-Delivered Master's Degree Program in Agricultural and Extension Education Mack, Hillison, Johes & Nowak Ag. & Extension Education, Horticulture
Exploiting Student Behaviors in Designing the Transformation to an Online Course for a Large Enrollment, Core-Curriculum Mathematics Course Bourdon, Kang, Kohler, Smith & Williams Mathematics
Development of a Pedagogical and Technological Framework to Support Problem-Based Learning Bevan, Bevan, Duncan, Earthman, Erskine, Lederman, Leiferman, Shires, Thye & Wildman Biochemistry, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Biology, Veternary Medicine, CEUT
Converting 'Computer Simulation for Business' into a Format for Maximum Use of Online, Asynchronous Learning Badinelli Business Information Technology
Engineering Cultures Online: Completing the Prototype for Spring 2003 Downey Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
A Computer-Mediated Community of Learners Magliaro, Abraham & Doolittle Teaching and Learning