https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4566-0726
technology acceptance, innovative technology use, instructional technology, digital divide, professional development
I am a Research Associate with the Friday Institute at NC State University and I work in the program evaluation and education research (PEER) group. I have 25 years of experience in education in North Carolina, at the elementary, middle, and undergraduate levels. My experience teaching in high-needs schools for many of those years provides a pragmatic, yet urgent view of the ways evaluation and research might benefit students and teachers across the state. My research specializes in learning design and technology, studying and writing about technology acceptance and the innovative use of technology for teaching and learning. I have experience in conducting evaluation for local and state projects, from a variety of funding sources. Having completed doctoral studies, I have been focused on gaining more experience working with teams that reach across organizations to provide formal and informal experiences to learners of all ages.
2022 article
Transitioning mathematics teacher practices to broadcast pedagogy
Hunt, J., Davis, R., & Duarte, A. (2022, May 25). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICAL EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 5.
2020 conference paper
A QuickStart Guide (overview) to using VR for Teaching and Learning
Davis, R. S., & Fogle, L. (2020, April). Presented at the Technology, Colleges & Community (TCC Hawaii).
Event: Technology, Colleges & Community (TCC Hawaii)
2020 report
NC NTSP Annual Evaluation Report
Raleigh, NC: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
2020 report
NTSP Summary of Spring 2020 Teacher Interview Findings
Raleigh, NC: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
2020 conference paper
The Influence of a Cognitive Apprenticeship Model on Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Instructional Technology Use
In G. H. Marks & D. Schmidt-Crawford (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1451–1461). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/215947/
Ed(s): G. Marks & D. Schmidt-Crawford
Event: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference on April 7, 2020
2020 report
UNC-TV/DPI At-Home Learning Initiative: Content Summary weeks 1-10
Raleigh, NC: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
2020 report
UNC-TV/DPI At-Home Learning Initiative: Family and Teachers Survey and Interview Summary
Raleigh, NC: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
2020 report
UNC-TV/DPI At-Home Learning Initiative: Leadership Report
Raleigh, NC: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
2020 report
UNC-TV/DPI At-Home Learning Initiative: Partner Station Interview Summary
Raleigh, NC: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
2019 conference paper
A Case of Course Revision: Cognitive Apprenticeship and Critical Reflection for ICT in Teacher Preparation
In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1779–1784). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/207885/.
Ed(s): K. Graziano
Event: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference at Las Vegas, NV on March 18, 2019
2019 conference paper
Augment Your Reality with Virtual Tours and Lessons
Brown Parker, K., Davis, R. S., & Fogle, L. (2019, June). Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education International Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Event: International Society for Technology in Education International Conference at Philadelphia, PA
2019 conference paper
Effective technology integration for teaching practice
Davis, R. S. (2019, July). Presented at the Fulbright Scholars Workshop, Raleigh, NC.
Event: Fulbright Scholars Workshop at Raleigh, NC
2019 conference paper
Increasing Classroom Dialogue Through Digital Backchannels
Davis, R. S., & Harris, V. (2019, January). Invited presentation presented at the North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC.
Event: North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics at Durham, NC
2019 conference paper
LIVE 360 VR Video for STEM Education
Cuales, M., & Davis, R. S. (2019, April). Invited presentation presented at the US Ignite Smart Cities Connect Conference, Denver, CO.
Event: US Ignite Smart Cities Connect Conference at Denver, CO
2019 conference paper
Navigate New Literacies with Transmedia Storytelling
Davis, R. S., & Fogle, L. (2019, March). Presented at the North Carolina Technology in Education Society State Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Event: North Carolina Technology in Education Society State Conference at Raleigh, NC
2019 conference paper
Visualizing Change Through Data
Brown Parker, K., Davis, R. S., & Fogle, L. (2019, June). Presented at the International Society for Technology in Education International Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Event: International Society for Technology in Education International Conference at Philadelphia, PA
2019 conference paper
Visualizing Possibilities for Virtual Reality in Education
Davis, R. S. (2019, October). Presented at the EDUCAUSE, Chicago, IL.
Event: EDUCAUSE at Chicago, IL
2018 conference paper
Alternative Teacher Education Course Design: Individualized Professional Development Plans for Preparing Globally, Culturally Competent Teachers
Benge, D., & Davis, R. S. (2018, October). Presented at the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (NC-ACTE) Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Event: North Carolina Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (NC-ACTE) Conference at Raleigh, NC
2018 conference paper
Effective technology integration for teaching practice
Davis, R. S. (2018, August). Presented at the Fulbright Scholars workshop, Raleigh, NC.
Event: Fulbright Scholars workshop at Raleigh, NC
2018 conference paper
Get out of the BOX! Using VR to Enhance Classroom Instruction
Davis, R. S., & Harris, V. (2018, March). Presented at the North Carolina Technology in Education Society State Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Event: North Carolina Technology in Education Society State Conference at Raleigh, NC
2018 conference paper
Increasing Classroom Dialogue Through Digital Backchannels
Davis, R. S., & Harris, V. (2018, November). Presented at the Coaching Digital Learning Institute, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, Raleigh, NC.
Event: Coaching Digital Learning Institute at Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, Raleigh, NC
2018 conference paper
Increasing Classroom Dialogue with Digital Backchannels
Davis, R. S., & Smith, B. V. (2018, August). Presented at the NC State University DELTA Summer Shorts, Raleigh, NC.
Event: NC State University DELTA Summer Shorts at Raleigh, NC
2018 conference paper
Increasing Technology Usage Throughout Teacher Preparation: The Importance of Preservice Teachers' Acceptance
[Paper]. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2019–2024). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182805/.
Ed(s): E. Langran & J. Borup
Event: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference at Washington, D.C. on March 26, 2018
2018 conference paper
So you’re not Ron Clark. Now what?
Davis, R. S., & Crane, S. (2018, July). Workshop presented at the NC State College of Education Beginning Teacher Institute, Raleigh, NC.
Event: NC State College of Education Beginning Teacher Institute at Raleigh, NC
2017 conference paper
Take a Little “Virtual” Dive: Using Google Resources for VR in the Classroom
Davis, R. S., & Harris, V. (2017, October). Workshop presented at the Coaching Digital Learning Institute at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, Raleigh, NC.
Event: Coaching Digital Learning Institute at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at Raleigh, NC
2017 conference paper
Tech Tools for Communication
Davis, R. S., & Smith, B. V. (2017, July). Invited workshop presented at the NC State Beginning Teacher Institute, Raleigh, NC.
Event: NC State Beginning Teacher Institute at Raleigh, NC
2016 conference paper
Making Literary Analysis Tech-tual
Davis, R. S. (2016, March). Presented at the North Carolina Technology in Education Society State Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Event: North Carolina Technology in Education Society State Conference at Raleigh, NC
2014 conference paper
Top 40 Hits: Critical Thinking Games and Activities
Davis, R. S., Scarlett, A., & Thomas, N. (2014, March). Presented at the NC Association for Gifted and Talented State Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Event: NC Association for Gifted and Talented State Conference at Winston-Salem, NC
2013 conference paper
Not Just Playing – Using Games to Promote 21st Century Thinking Skills
Presented at the NC Association for Gifted and Talented State Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Event: NC Association for Gifted and Talented State Conference at Winston-Salem, NC
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