Lisa A. Heaton, PhD  Marshall University Graduate College 100 Angus E. Peyton Drive South Charleston, WV 25303 heaton@marshall.edu 304.746.2026

Doctor of Philosophy, May 1999
University of Virginia--Charlottesville, VA
Major:  Instructional Technology with an emphasis in K-12 education
Dissertation:  A case study of the process used by one Virginia school district for implementing and assessing technology standards for instructional personnel

Master of Education, May 1995
University of Virginia--Charlottesville, VA
Major:  Social Foundations of Education

Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude), May 1992
Bethel College--McKenzie, TN
Major:  English and Secondary Education
Minor:  Mathematics

Coordinator of Online Courses and Programs (2006 – present)
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV

Professor (2007 – present)
Associate Professor (2003 – 2007)
Assistant Professor (2000 – 2003)
Elementary and Secondary Education
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Marshall University, South Charleston, WV

Assistant Professor (1999 – 2000)
Department of Leadership Foundations and Policy
Curry School of Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Adjunct Faculty (1997 – 2000)
Center for Continuing Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Graduate Assistant (1996 – 1999)
Curry School of Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Public School Teacher (1992 – 1996)
Tellico Plains Junior High School
Monroe County Department of Education, Tennessee 

O'Byrne, B., & Heaton, L.A. (2008). Towards a pedagogy of multimodal hybrid delivery. Hybrid Learning A New Frontier, 1, pp. 141-150.

Heaton, L.A., Pauley, R., & Childress, R. (2002). Quality control for online graduate course delivery: A case study. In C.D. Maddox, J. Ewing-Taylor, & D.L. Johnson (Eds.), Distance education issues and concerns (pp. 103-114). New York: The Haworth Press.

Heaton, L.A., Pauley, R., & Childress, R. (2002). Quality control for online graduate course delivery: A case study. Computers in the Schools, 19(3/4), pp.103-114.

Milam, J. H., Santo, S. A., & Heaton, L. A. (2000). Concept Maps for Web-Based Applications. ERIC Technical Report.

Heaton, L. A., Stemhagen, K., & Burbach, H. J. (2000). Virginia Algebra Resource Center: Connecting Your Algebra Classroom to the Real World. Virginia Mathematics Teacher, 27(1), 29-31.

Nonis, A. S., Bronack, S. C., & Heaton, L. A. (2000). Web-based discussions: building effective electronic communities for pre-service technology education. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 8(1), 3-11.

Heaton, L., Orr, S., Young, D., Clark, D., Lewis, R., Singleton, R., Billheimer, D. & Sigman, K. (2007). Technology Use and Professional Growth through the Residency Portfolio. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 81-85). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Orr, S. & Heaton, L. A. (2007). A Study of West Virginia P-12 Teachers' Use of the Internet as a Professional and Instructional Tool. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 1633-1640). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Singleton, R. & Heaton, L. (2007). Technology Integration in English/Language Arts. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 2852-2857). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Holmes, B., Burton, N. & Heaton, L. (2006). Increasing Teacher Awareness of Assistive Technology through Integration into Special Education Preparation Programs. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2006 (pp. 1855-1860). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Billheimer, D., Sigman, K., Murphy, M. & Heaton, L. (2005). Multimedia in Education: Integration on Multiple Levels. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2005 (pp. 3008-3011). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Smith, L., & Heaton, L. A. (2005). Integrating Handheld Computers in a Rural Science Classroom. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 3750-3754). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Orr, S., & Heaton, L. A. (2005). Multicultural Education and the Internet. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 1739-1742). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L., Washington, L. & Pauley, R. (2002). The Professional Development Series: Web-based Staff Development for K-12 Teachers. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (pp. 182-183). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L. & Pauley, R. (2002). Establishing Graduate Cohorts for In-service Teachers in Rural Regions. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (pp. 891-892). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Washington, L. & Heaton, L. (2002). Lessons Learned from Facilitating a Web-Based Professional Development Course for In-Service Teachers. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (pp. 315-316). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L. & Stemhagen, K. (2001). Creating a Web-Based Curriculum Tool: Helping K-12 Teachers Harness the Potential of the World Wide Web. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (pp. 2858-2859). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L. A. (2000). Facilitating Face to Face Instruction with Online Resources. In Proceedings of 2000 (pp. 725-726). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L., Washington, L. & Schoeny, Z. (1999). Perceptions and Educational Technology Needs of School Administrators. In J. Price et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (pp. 456-461). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L. (1999). Weaving a New Web: Identifying Resources for Virginia Educators and Education Leaders. In Proceedings of WebNet 1999 (p. 1701). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L. (1999). Principals and Telecommunications: Needs and Suggestions for What the Web Has to Offer. In J. Price et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (pp. 462-465). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Heaton, L. A., & Washington, L. A. (1999). Developing technology training for principals. Proceedings of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 19-23, 1999. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 429 588)

Heaton, L.A. (2008, May 20). Best Practices in Online Course Development and Delivery; Online Resources and Communication Tools; and Online Teaching and Learning Panel.  Three sessions presented at St. Mary's Center for Education: Education Technology Conference. St. Mary's Medical Center Regional Heart Institute, Huntington, West Virginia. 

Heaton, L. A. (2008, March 18). Using the Internet in the Classroom: Blogs, Wikis, and WebQuests. Class session presented for CIRG  622: Literacy Technology, Marshall University, South Charleston, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2007, August 13). Technology in the 21^st Century Classroom: An Overview. Session presented at Spencer Middle School, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, October 27). Online Course Design and Delivery: Strategies to Promote Active Learning. Session presented for faculty at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 28). Hot Potatoes Demo and Ethical Use of Technology: Copyright and Fair Use. Workshop presented at the Roane County Summer Technology Academy for Teachers, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 27). Using the Digital Blue Computer Microscope. Workshop presented at the Roane County Summer Technology Academy for Teachers, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 26). Palm Handheld Applications across the Curriculum. Workshop presented at the Roane County Summer Technology Academy for Teachers, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 25). Adobe Photoshop Elements: Photo Editing and Web Galleries for Teachers and Students. Workshop presented at the Roane County Summer Technology Academy for Teachers, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 24). Creating Manipulatives and Visual Learning Materials with MS Word. Workshop presented at the Roane County Summer Technology Academy for Teachers, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 19). Data Collection and Analysis Using Excel. Workshop presented for the West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s Governor’s Academy for Teaching Excellence, Princeton, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, July 18). Integrating the Internet into Instruction & Introduction to WebCT. Workshop presented for the West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s Governor’s Academy for Teaching Excellence, Princeton, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, June 28). Data Collection and Analysis Using Excel. Workshop presented for the West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s Governor’s Academy for Teaching Excellence, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, June 27). Integrating the Internet into Instruction & Introduction to WebCT. Workshop presented for the West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s Governor’s Academy for Teaching Excellence, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Pauley, R. (2005, June 21). Technology across the Curriculum. Session presented for Roane County Public Schools, Spencer, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2004, April 13). Special Technology Presentation: The QX3 Computer Microscope. Session presented for the RESA II Math/Science Consortium, Huntington, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2003, June 9). WebCT session presented for Glenville State College at Marshall University Graduate College, South Charleston, West Virginia.

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2001-2002). WebCT Workshop. Eight sessions presented to faculty at West Virginia University, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2000, September 22). WebCT Demonstration. Session presented to the West Virginia Reading Cadre, Beckley, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, June 21). Exploring the Algebra Resource Center. Session presented at the Virginia School/University Partnership Professional Development Consortium Lead Teacher Conference, Fredricksburg, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, June 16-17). Computer Applications in the Classroom. Class session presented for EDLF 589: Process Skills for Teachers, University of Virginia Continuing Education, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, March 10). Computer Applications in the Classroom. Class session presented for EDLF 589: Process Skills for Teachers, University of Virginia Continuing Education, Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, February 17). Demonstration: The Algebra Resource Center: Providing Innovative Instructional Ideas for Virginia’s Algebra Teachers. Session presented for the Curry Leadership Forum New Models of Leadership for 21^st Century Schools, Richmond, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, February 4-5). Website Development and the Virginia Algebra Resource Center. Class session presented for EDLF 589: Critical Issues in the Superintendency, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (1999, July 30). Teacher developed web-sites with Netscape Composer. Workshop presented for Amelia County Public Schools, Amelia, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (1999, March 27). How educators can take advantage of the Internet. Class session presented for EDLF 810: Curry Forum on Educational Issues, University of Virginia Continuing Education, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (1998, August). Using the Internet. Teacher in-service presented for Appomattox County Public Schools, Appomattox, Virginia.

Heaton, L.A., Pauley, R., Davis, M., Goble, A., & Ritter, S. (2008, July 16). Creating a culture for successful migration. Panel presented at BbWorld ’08. Las Vegas, Nevada.  

Heaton, L.A. (2008, April 16). Online discussions: Expanding the possibilities. Session presented at the 19th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Jacksonville, Florida.

Singleton, R., & Heaton, L. (2007, March 29). Technology Integration in English/Language Arts. Paper presented at the 18^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). San Antonio, Texas.

Heaton, L., Orr, S., Young, D., Clark, D., Lewis, R., Singleton, R., Billheimer, D. & Sigman, K. (2007, March 27). Technology Use and Professional Growth through the Residency Portfolio. Symposium presented at the 18^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). San Antonio, Texas.

Orr, S. & Heaton, L. A. (2007, March 27). A Study of West Virginia P-12 Teachers' Use of the Internet as a Professional and Instructional Tool. Paper presented at the 18^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). San Antonio, Texas.

Heaton, L.A., Debela, N., Spindel, D., Pauley, R., & Wiblin, T.E. (2006, July 13). Using the Discussion tool: Course design, pedagogy, and assessment. Panel presented at the 8^th Annual WebCT User Conference, !MPACT 2006. Chicago, Illinois.

Wiblin, T.E., Pauley, R., & Heaton, L.A. (2006, July 13). Embedding paradigms, practices, and pedagogy within portfolios. Session presented at the 8^th Annual WebCT User Conference, !MPACT 2006. Chicago, Illinois.

Smith, L., & Heaton, L.A. (2005, March 5). Integrating handheld computers in a rural science classroom. Paper presented at the 16^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Phoenix, Arizona.

Orr, S., & Heaton, L.A. (2005, March 4). Multicultural education and the Internet. Paper presented at the 16^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Phoenix, Arizona.

Pauley, R., Cunningham, M., Heaton, L. A., Christian, M., Kline, M., & Goble, A. (2004, July 13). WebCT Vista: A roadmap for implementation. Session presented at the 6th annual WebCT User Conference (Impact 2004), Orlando, Florida.

Pauley, R., Heaton, L. A., & Cunningham, M. (2004, July 13). Graduate students' perceptions of WebCT: A five year quantitative analysis. Session presented at the 6th annual WebCT User Conference (Impact 2004), Orlando, Florida.

Heaton, L. A. (2002, April). Implementing and assessing technology standards for instructional personnel: A case study of one rural school district. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). New Orleans, Louisiana.

Heaton, L. A. (2002, March 26). Using WebCT to deliver professional development to K-12 educators. Session presented at the annual WebCT Asia Pacific Conference. Melbourne, Australia.

Heaton, L. A., Washington, L. A., & Pauley, R. (2002, March 21). The professional development series: Web-based staff development for K12 teachers. Paper presented at the 13^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teachers Education (SITE). Nashville, Tennessee.

Washington, L. A., & Heaton, L. A. (2002, March 21). Lessons learned from facilitating a web-based professional development course for in-service teachers. Paper presented at the 13^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teachers Education (SITE). Nashville, Tennessee.

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2002, March 20). Establishing graduate cohorts for in-service teachers in rural regions. Paper presented at the 13^th annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teachers Education (SITE). Nashville, Tennessee.

Heaton, L. A., Huxley, J. (2001, June 27). Using WebCT to deliver professional development to West Virginia teachers. Paper presented at the Third Annual WebCT Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Heaton, L. A., & Stemhagen, K. (2001, March 8). Creating a Web-based curriculum tool: Helping k-12 teachers harness the potential of the World Wide Web. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Orlando, Florida.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, November 2). Facilitating face to face instruction with online resources. Paper presented at the annual meeting of WebNet, San Antonio, Texas.

Heaton, L. A. (2000, February). Professional development for in-service teachers: helping teachers learn to use computers. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Diego, California.

Heaton, L. A. (1999, October). Weaving a new web: identifying resources for Virginia educators and education leaders. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of WebNet, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Heaton, L. A., & Washington, L. A. (1999, April). Developing technology training for principals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Heaton, L. A. (1999, March). Principals and telecommunications: needs and suggestions for what the web has to offer. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, Texas.

Schoeny, Z. G., Heaton, L. A., & Washington, L. (1999, March). Perceptions and educational technology needs of school administrators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, Texas.

Nonis, A., Bronack, S., & Heaton, L. (1998, March). Web-based discussions: building effective electronic communities for preservice technology education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Bethesda, Maryland.

Heaton, L.A., & Sturgill, R. (2008, September 29). Making the move to online course evaluation. Session presented at the West Virginia Higher Education Technology Conference. Morgantown, West Virginia.

Heaton, L.A., Singleton, R., & Eagle, T. (2007, December 7). Students using technology: Stories from the Classroom. Session presented at the 13th Annual Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Singleton, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2007, August 16). ClassChatter – Blogging in the Classroom. Session presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Charleston, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2007, August 15). Improving the Quality of Online Course Discussions. Session presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Charleston, West Virginia.

Spivy, M., & Heaton, L. A. (2007, August 15). Can You Hear Me Now? Building Learning Communities through Technological Convergence. Session presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Charleston, West Virginia.

Spindel, D., & Heaton, L. A. (2007, April 3). The Discussions Tool: Course Design, Pedagogy, and Assessment. Session presented at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Pauley, R., Heaton, L. A., Cunningham, M., & Eagle, T. (2006, August 8). Teaching online: Tips for success. Session presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Charleston, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A. (2006, April 29). Palm handheld applications across the curriculum. Session presented at the 25^th annual conference of the WV Association for Middle Level Education. Roanoke, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Pauley, R. (2006, March 13). Palm handheld applications across the curriculum. Session presented at the 20^th annual conference of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Murphy, M. (2005, December 5). Explore the use and integration of Shockwave’s PhotoJam. Proposal accepted for presentation at 11^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Eagle, T. (2005, December 5). Palm handheld applications across the curriculum. Proposal accepted for presentation at 11^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Billheimer, D., Sigman, K., Murphy, M., & Heaton, L. A. (2005, August 11). Multimedia in education: Integration on multiple levels. Session presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Morgantown, WV.

Heaton, L. A., Smith, L., & Orr, S. (2005, August 10). Technology in the science classroom. Session presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Morgantown, WV.

Heaton, L. A., Murphy, M., & Pauley, R. (2005, April 23). Inquiry-based learning in the middle school science classroom. Session presented at the 24^th annual WV Association for Middle Level Education Conference. Roanoke, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., Pauley, R., Eagle, T., & Murphy, M. (2004, December 1). Technology for science instruction, Part 1: Palm freeware, probeware and the QX3 Computer Microscope. Session presented at the 10^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Eagle, T., Murphy, M., Heaton, L. A., & Pauley, R. (2004, December 1). Technology for science instruction, Part 2: Palm freeware, probeware and the QX3 Computer Microscope. Session presented at the 10^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Murphy, M. (2004, August 2). Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0. Workshop presented at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. Charleston, West Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., Eagle, T. (2004, March 25). Multimedia and interactive technology applications. Session presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Roanoke, Virginia. 

Eagle, T., Heaton, L.A., Pauley, R. (2003, December 9). More than a personal data assistant: Using the Palm for instruction. Session presented at the 9^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.  

Heaton, L.A., Pauley, R., & Eagle, T. (2003, December 9). Multimedia and interactive technology applications. Session presented at the 9^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.  

Pauley, R., Eagle, T., & Heaton L.A. (2003, December 9). Integrating technology into language arts and mathematics instruction. Session presented at the 9^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.  

Heaton, L. A., & Pauley, R. (2002, December 4). Integrating technology into the math and science curriculum. Session presented at the 8th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia. 

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2002, December 4). Software evaluation and selection. Session presented at the 8th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia. 

Pauley, R., Heaton, L. A., Cunningham, M., Eagle, T., & Childress, R. (2002, September 24). Instructional strategies for facilitating online student participation – best practices. WVNET 2002. Morgantown, West Virginia. 

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2002, September 23). Finding your niche in the online learning community. WVNET 2002. Morgantown, West Virginia. 

Debela, N., Eagle, T., Heaton, L. A., Jansak, K., & Pauley, R. (2002, April 18). Ask the Experts. Panel discussion at the Almost Heaven III Conference on Online Instruction, Theory, and Practice. South Charleston, West Virginia.  

Stemhagen, K. & Heaton, L. A. (2001, December 14). Providing online curriculum resources for teachers: The Virginia Algebra Resource Center. Session presented at the 7^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. A. (2001, December 13). Bringing online professional development to K-12 teachers. Session presented at the 7^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.  

Heaton, L. A., & Pauley, R. (2001, December 12). Computers applications for the K-8 mathematics classroom. Session presented at the 7^th annual Virginia Educational Technology Leadership Conference. Roanoke, Virginia.  

Huxley, J., & Heaton, L. A. (2001, September 25). Bringing web-based professional development to West Virginia teachers. Session presented at the annual WVNET Conference. Morgantown, West Virginia.  

Pauley, R., Burton, M., Cunningham, M., Eagle, T., Heaton, L. A., & Rubenstein, B. (2001, September 25). Ask the faculty: Teaching and learning online. Session presented at the annual WVNET Conference. Morgantown, West Virginia.  

Pauley, R., Heaton, L. A., & Iannone, P. (2001, September 25). Meeting students’ needs in the online environment. Session presented at the annual WVNET Conference. Morgantown, West Virginia. 

Pauley, R., & Heaton, L. (2001, April 2). Training students to use WebCT. Session presented at the Almost Heaven II WebCT Conference. South Charleston, West Virginia. 

Heaton, L. A. (2000, December 13). Using Microsoft Office for mathematics instruction. Session presented at the annual Virginia Technology Leadership Conference, Roanoke, Virginia. 

Stemhagen, K., & Heaton, L. A. (2000, December 12). Virginia Algebra Resource Center: Making meaningful connections between web-based resources and the Algebra I Standards of Learning. Session presented at the annual Virginia Technology Leadership Conference, Roanoke, Virginia. 

Wright, P., & Heaton, L. A. (2000, December 12). Staff development and technology integration in Buckingham County. Session presented at the annual Virginia Technology Leadership Conference, Roanoke, Virginia. 

Heaton, L. A., Pauley, R., Rubenstein, R., & Burton M. (2000, November 14). Exploring the potential of WebCT. Paper presented at the annual WVNet conference, Morgantown, West Virginia. 

Pauley, R., Heaton, L. A., & Burton, M., & Rubenstein, R. (2000, November 13). The ABCs of online teaching. Paper presented at the annual WVNet conference, Morgantown, West Virginia. 

Heaton, L. A. (2000, March 28). Exploring Microsoft Office: Ideas for Mathematics Instruction. Session presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Roanoke, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Stemhagen, K. (2000, March 27). Now available--Virginia Algebra Resource Center (online). Session presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Roanoke, Virginia.

Washington, L. A., & Heaton, L. A. (2000, March 27). Increase the power of your PowerPoint slideshows. Session presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Roanoke, Virginia.

Heaton, L. A., & Stemhagen, K. (2000, March 11). Algebra I teachers, SOL support is here. Session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Teachers of Mathematics (VCTM), Norfolk, Virginia.

Heaton, L., & Milman, N. (1998, May). Databases, learning, integration and the SOL. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Roanoke, Virginia.

Cutler, K., & Heaton, L. (1997, April). Integration of the virtual library and the curriculum. Session presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), Virginia Beach, Virginia.

·         Mercer County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2008-09). Standards-Based Instruction in the Mathematics Classroom. Grant author and project director.

·         Marshall University Graduate College, WVDE – IHE 21^st Century Pre-Service Planning Grant. (2008). Project to provide faculty with 21^st century teaching and learning professional development and support integration of 21^st century teaching and learning skills into graduate level courses. Grant author and project co-director.

·         Lincoln County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2007-08). Standards-Based Instruction in the Mathematics Classroom. Grant author and project director.

·         Clay County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2007-08). Promoting Standards-Based Instruction in the Mathematics Classroom. Grant author and project director.

·         Clay County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2006-07). Standards-Based Mathematics Instruction: Targeting the WV CSO. Grant author and project director.

·         Kanawha County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2005). Using PDAs for Inquiry-Based Science Instruction. Grant co-author, project director and instructor for summer institute.

·         Clay County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2005). Using PDAs for Inquiry-Based Science Instruction. Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Boone County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2005). Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through Technology Integration and Discovery-based Learning. Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Braxton County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2005). Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through Technology Integration and Discovery-based Learning. Grant co-author and consultant for summer institute.

·         Lincoln County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2005). Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through Technology Integration and Discovery-based Learning. Grant co-author and consultant for summer institute.

·         Pocahontas County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2005). Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through Technology Integration and Discovery-based Learning. Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Clay County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2004). Integrating PDAs into the Science Curriculum. Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Lincoln County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2004). Constructing Mathematics Knowledge through Technology Integration and Discovery-based Learning. Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Clay County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2003). Software Applications for Mathematics and Reading Instruction (K-12). Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Lincoln County, NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2003). Software Applications for Mathematics and Reading Instruction. Grant co-author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Kanawha County NCLB – Improving Teacher Quality Grant. (2003). Integrating PDA’s into the Middle School Curriculum. Grant author, project director, and instructor for summer institute.

·         Raleigh County, Eisenhower Grant. (2002). Computer Applications in the Classroom Curriculum (5-8). Grant author, project director, and instructor for summer institute.

·         McDowell County, Eisenhower Grant. (2002). Computing and Instructional Design (K-12). Grant author and instructor for summer institute.

·         Calhoun County, Eisenhower Grant. (2002). Computer Applications in the Classroom Curriculum (K-8). Grant author and consultant for summer institute.

·         Raleigh County, Eisenhower Grant. (2001). Integrating Technology into Mathematics Instruction (K-8). Grant author, project director and instructor for summer institute.

·         Nutrition Education Grant. (1993-94). Tellico Plains Junior High School, Tellico Plains, TN--Grant to fund nutrition education activities for grades 6-8.

·         Pond Project Grant. (1993-94). Tellico Plains Junior High School, Tellico Plains, TN--Grant to fund construction of a small pond and walking trail for the development of an outdoor classroom.

·         Chapter I Program Grant. (1993-94). Tellico Plains Junior High School, Tellico Plains, TN--Grant for purchasing curriculum materials (books, software, and manipulatives) for the Chapter I program.

·         University, College, and Division Service. (2000-present). Technology-related committees, search committees, website development and maintenance, etc.

·         Editorial Board. (2007-present). West Virginia Online Action Research Journal, West Virginia Center for Professional Development.

·         Editorial Board. (2003-present). Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE).

·         Program Reviewer. (1999-present). American Educational Research Association—Division K1d: Teaching, teacher education and learning with technology and for student learning with technology and Division C7: Technology Research.

·         Scholarship Committee. (2001, 2007). West Virginia Troopers Association.

·         Guest Student Presentation Evaluator. (2005). Advanced Placement Benchmark Project (Language and Composition), Buffalo High School.  

·         Technology Consultant. (2002-05). National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

·         GSEPD Project Coordinator. (2002-05). IBM Reinventing Education grant.

·         Faculty Marshal. (2000). Graduation Diploma Ceremony, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia.

·         Conference Volunteer. (1999, 2000). Technology Assistant, WebNet in Honolulu, Hawaii and San Antonio, Texas.

·         Conference Volunteer. (1998, 1999). Technology Assistant, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) in Bethesda, Maryland and San Antonio, Texas.

·         Assistant Editor. (1997-98). IT Journal, Curry School of Education.

·         Project Evaluator for EdVenture’s Advanced Placement IT Academy. (Lassiter & Heaton, 2007-08)

·         Project Evaluator for West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s Governor’s Academy for Teaching Excellence. (Heaton & Lassiter, 2006-07; 2007-08; 2008-09)

·         Project Evaluator for West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s Principals’ Leadership Academy. (Heaton & Lassiter, 2006-07; 2007-08; 2008-09)

·         Project Evaluator for Lincoln County Schools’ Enhancing Education through Technology Grant. (Childress & Heaton, 2006-07)

·         Project Evaluator for West Virginia Center for Professional Development’s WV Instructional Leadership/School Improvement Initiative. (Heaton & Pauley, 2006)

·         Project Evaluator for Clay County Schools’ Enhancing Education through Technology Grant. (Childress, Pauley, & Heaton, 2004-05; Heaton, Pauley, & Childress, 2005-06, Childress & Heaton 2006-07)

·         Project Evaluator for Kanawha County Schools’ Enhancing Education through Technology Grant. (Pauley, Childress, & Heaton, 2003-04; Heaton, Pauley, & Childress, 2004-05)

·         Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology, 19^th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, 2008

·         Marshall University OnLine - ISP Sports: Online Faculty of the Game, October 27, 2007

·         Best Telecommunications Paper, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 1998

·         Monroe County Middle School Teacher of the Year, Monroe County Schools, Madisonville, TN, 1995-96

·         American Educational Research Association (AERA), 1999-present

·         Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 1998-present

·         International Society for Technology in Education, 2005-present

·         Phi Delta Kappa, 1999-present

·         Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE), 1996-2000

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