Mara Alagic, PhD 
Mathematics Education
Curriculum and Instruction Department Office: 205 CE
Wichita State University, Wichita KS 67260 - 0028
www.wichita.edu/education/alagic
mara.alagic @wichita.edu   

PRESENTATIONS

Alagic, M., Gibson, K., & Rimmington, G. (2006). Co-constructing intercultural communication competence through an online cage painting simulation and scenario repository:  A theoretical perspective. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence: Learning, Teaching and Research in a Borderless World, Ahmedabad, India. 

Alagic, M. (2006, 16-21 July.). How to Put it all Together? Redesigning Learning Activities to Meet the Needs of Elementary Teacher Candidates. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME30): Mathematics in the centre, Prague, Czech Republic.

Alagic, M. (2006). Mathematics Investigations: Towards   Curriculum design and implementation. Paper presented at the 17th ICMI (The International Commission on Mathematical Instruction) Study ‘Digital technologies and mathematics teaching and learning: Rethinking the terrain’. Hanoi, Viet Nam.

Radebaugh, D., Soschinske, K., Rimmington, G., & Alagic, M. (2006). A Web-based Interactive Approach for Engineering Ethics Training in a Global Learning Environment. Paper presented at the Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Kanssas City, MO. 

Soschinske, K., Rimmington, G., & Alagic, M. (2006). Preparation of Engineering senior design course: Global learning integration. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Engineering Education. San Juan, PR.

Rimmington, G., Gibson, K. L., & Alagic, M. (2006, April 6-7). Improving strategies for intercultural communication through simulated experiences. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence: Implications for Learning and Teaching in a Globalized World, Graz, Austria.

Alagic, M., Gibson, K. L., & Rimmington, G. M. (2005). Developing intercultural communication skills with the cage painting simulator. Paper presented at the Кopπopatиbhьiй Дух Обpaзовательноγо Учреждения Как Фактор Саморазвития Личности ( Proceedings of the International Conference on the Corporate Spirit of Educational Institutions as a Factor for Personal Development.), Xaбаровск, Россия. (Invited)

Alagic, M. (2005, April). Re-Defining Learning Activities in Mathematics. American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Alagic, M. (2005, April). Emerging Learning Environments: Cognitive Apprenticeship Learning Environment Model. American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Alagic, M. & Doyle, C. (2005, April). Developing Volume-Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge. American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Alagic, M. (2004). Fostering understanding of mathematics visualization. In M. Alagic & R. Sarhangi (Eds.), Bridges for teachers, teachers for bridges: 2004 workshop book (pp. 1-17). Bel Air, MD: Academx Publishing Service

Rayl, N., & Alagic, M.  (2004, in press). Assessment using technology: A case study in computer aided drafting. Paper presented at the Technology and its Integration in Mathematics Education (TIME-2004) conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Thiel, R., & Alagic, M.  (2004, in press). TI-based learning environments: Developing conceptual understandings of functions-related concept. Paper presented at the Technology and its Integration in Mathematics Education (TIME-2004) conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Alagic, M., & Palenz, D.  (2004, in press). Cognitive tools for exploring linear and exponential growth. Paper presented at the Technology and its Integration in Mathematics Education (TIME-2004) conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Yeotis, C., Gibson, K., & Alagic, M.  (2004, in press). How Does a Learning Cycle Promote Self-Directed Learning? Paper presented at the  6th International Conference on Education, Athens, Greece.

Langrall R. C., Alagic, M., & Rayl, N. (2004, April 13). Epistemological and subject matter beliefs of middle school. Paper presented at the conference on Enhancing the Visibility and Credibility of Educational Research, American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, San Diego, CA.

Haack, C. & Alagic, M., (2004, April 13). Pre-service Teachers’ Inquiry into Children’s Thinking. Roundtable presentation at the conference on Enhancing the Visibility and Credibility of Educational Research, American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, San Diego, CA.

Watters, J. J., Rogers, G. A., Gibson, K., Alagic, M., & Haack, C. (2004, April 16). From Kansas to Queensland: Global learning and internationalization in preservice elementary teacher education. Paper presented at the conference on Enhancing the Visibility and Credibility of Educational Research, American Educational Research Association (AERA) meeting, San Diego, CA.

Alagic, M., Gibson, I., Huber, T., Mitchell, L., Warring, D. (2004, April 4). Faculty Indicators of Incorporating and Assessing Diversity Outcomes. PowerPoint presentation at the Second National Conference on Assessment of Diversity Outcomes, Kansas, City, MO.

Huber, T., Alagic, M., Gibson, I., Mitchell, L. D. (2004, April 3). Multicultural/Diversity Assessment Institutional Report: Wichita State University. PowerPoint presentation at the Second National Conference on Assessment of Diversity Outcomes, Kansas, City, MO. http://www.mcassessment.org/university04.htm

Alagic, M. (2004, April 4). Practice Teacher Work Sample: Learning How to Do It. PowerPoint presentation at the Second National Conference on Assessment of Diversity Outcomes, Kansas, City, MO.

Thiel, R., & Alagic, M. (2004). Developing conceptual understandings of functions and function-related concepts in graphing calculators based environment. Paper presented at the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2004), Atlanta, Georgia.

Rimmington, G., Gibson, K., Gibson, I., & Alagic, M. (2004). The cage model of  global learning. Paper presented at the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2004), Atlanta, Georgia.

Witherspoon, T., Reynolds, K., Copas, G., & Alagic, M. (2004). A model for an online, global, constructionist learning environment: Robotics around the world. Paper presented at the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2004), Atlanta, Georgia.

 Alagic, M., & Palenz, D. (2004). Cognitive Tools: Exploring linear and exponential growth. Paper presented at the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2004), Atlanta, Georgia.

Alagic, M., Gibson, K., & Doyle, C. (2004). The potential for autonomous learning through ICT. Paper presented at the International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2004), Atlanta, Georgia.

Alagic, M. Kay, G., Doyle, C., Walters, J., & Rogers, G. (2003, November). Self- regulated learning in a global environment. Global Learning Internet2 Conference. Wichita, Kansas.

Gibson, K., Gladhart, M., Mitchell. L., Langrall, R., Alagic, M., & Doyle, C. (2003, November). Window to the classroom. Global Learning Internet2 Conference. Wichita, Kansas.

Kay Gibson, K., Watters, J., Alagic, M, Rogers, G., Haack, C., (2003, June) Global learning technology: Developing preservice elementary teachers' reflective practice through cross-cultural exchanges. ED-MEDIA World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Alagic, M. (2003, May). New Learning Environments: CALEM Portals, Quests and Guilds. International Conference for Innovation in Higher Education (ICIHE 2003). Kiev, Ukraine.

Gibson, K., & Alagic, M. (2003, May). Teachers’ Reflective Practice: Adding a Global Learning Facet. International Conference for Innovation in Higher Education (ICIHE 2003). Kiev, Ukraine.

Alagic, M., Yeotis, K., Rimmington, G. & Koert, D.(2003, March) Inquiry and Information Technology Integration: Cognitive Apprenticeship Learning Environment Model (CALEM).  International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2003). Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kear, D. J.& Alagic, M. (2003, March). The Impact of Technology Integration on the Learning and Performance of Pre-Student Teachers.  International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2003). Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Gibson, K., Alagic, M., Haack, C., Watters, J. & Rogers, A. G.  (2003, March). Using Global Learning to Enhance the Preparation of Elementary Teachers in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science: What We Learned.  International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2003). Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Haack, C., Alagic, M., Gibson, K., Watters, J. & Rogers, A. G. (2003, March) Tailoring a Website to Meet the Needs of Global Learners. ).  International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2003). Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Alagic, M., Gibson, K & Haack, C  (2002).  Learning to Teach Elementary Mathematics and Science: A Global Learning Dimension.  International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2002).  Auckland, New Zealand. 

Gibson, K., Alagic M., & Haack C., (2002). Teaching mathematics and science: Using global learning for the effective preparation of prospective elementary teachers. ED-MEDIA 2002 Conference: Denver, Colorado. June 24-29, 2002.

Yeotis, C., Haack, C., & Alagic, M. (2002, April). Building curves into inquiry. Kansas Association of Teachers of Science Conference. Junction City, KS. April 26-28, 2002.    

Alagic, M. & Emery S., (2002). Finding algebra in your jewelry box. Expanding Your Horizons: Emporia State University. March 9, 2002.

Emery, S. & Alagic M., (2002). Mathematics: Where will it take you? Expanding Your Horizons: Emporia State University. March 9, 2002.

Emery, S. & Alagic M., (2002). Have fun thinking for a living: Is that what scientists do? Expanding Your Horizons: Emporia State University. March 9, 2002.

Alagic, M. (2002). Participatory Cognitive Apprenticeship: Teachers Learning Mathematics in  the Technology-based Environment. International Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE 2002).Nashville. Tennessee.

Alagic, M. (2002, July, http://mmp.maths.org/events/saturday2.html). Technology-based Representations of Some Mathematical Ideas IMECT3 - Third International Conference on Mathematics Enrichment with Communication Technology at Robinson College, Cambridge 11th - 13th July 2002.

Alagic, M. (2002, July, http://mmp.maths.org/events/Friday2.html). What Changes Is Technology Bringing to Conceptual Understandings of Mathematical Ideas? IMECT3 -  Third International Conference on Mathematics Enrichment with Communication Technology at Robinson College, Cambridge 11th - 13th July 2002.

• Alagic, M. (2002, March). Teachers’ Learning of Mathematics in the Presence of Technology: Participatory Cognitive Apprenticeship. SITE 2002--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, March 18-23, 2002. (abstract & presentation) 

• Alagic, M. & Emery S., (2002). Finding algebra in your jewelry box. Expanding Your Horizons: Emporia State University. March 9, 2002.

• Emery, S. & Alagic M., (2002). Mathematics: Where will it take you? Expanding Your Horizons: Emporia State University. March 9, 2002.

• Emery, S. & Alagic M., (2002). Have fun thinking for a living: Is that what scientists do? Expanding Your Horizons: Emporia State University. March 9, 2002.

• Alagic, M. (2001, October). Kansas mathematics education: The new certification outcomes and other current issues for college educators. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: A Math Odyssey, Wichita, KS.

• Emery, S. & Alagic, M.  (2001, October). They are not getting it! What do I do now? Remediate, compensate, or punt? Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: A Math Odyssey, Wichita, KS.

• Reynolds, K., Alagic, M. & Witherspoon, T.  (2001, October). Standards-based teaching using Kidspiration. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: A Math Odyssey, Wichita, KS.

• Witherspoon, T., Reynolds, K., & Alagic, M. (2001, October). Mathematical eyes on robotics. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference: A Math Odyssey, Wichita, KS.

• Alagic, M.& Langrall, R. (2001, August). Mapping for Learning with Technology: Differentiating Mathematics Instruction for Personalized Learning Paper presented at The Fifth International Conference on the Technology in Mathematics Teaching (ICTMT5). Klagenfurt, Austria (abstract)

• Bolick, M., & Alagic, M. (2001, January). Challenging preservice teachers' beliefs about teaching mathematics and science. Paper presented at the meeting of The Association for Science Education, Guildford, England.

• Alagic, M. (2000). Geometric Thought and Spatial Reasoning: Implications for Classroom Teaching Paper presented at the  IMECT 2:  International Mathematics Enrichment and Communication Technologies Conference, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England. (abstract) (international)

• Alagic, M. & Bolick, M. (2000). Mission Mission Mathematics/Science: A conceptual change model for teaching mathematics. Paper presented at the  IMECT 2:  International Mathematics Enrichment and Communication Technologies Conference, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England. (abstract) (international)

• Alagic, M. (July 2000). "NCTM Standards 2000 and Role of Visualization in Learning" workshop at the conference BRIDGES: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, Winfield, Kansas (international; invited)

• Bolick, M. & Alagic, M. (January 2000). Triangles and water: Structure and properties. Paper presented at the Association for Science Education Annual Meeting (international session), The University of Leeds, England. (international) http://www.ase.org.uk/leeds2000/4jan2000.html http://www.ase.org.uk/leeds2000/pdf/tuesam.pdf

• Bolick, M. & Alagic, M. (January 2000). Preservice teacher’s beliefs about teaching and learning mathematics and science: Mirrors into our practice as teacher educators. Paper presented at the Association for Science Education Annual Meeting, (international session), The University of Leeds, England. (international) http://www.ase.org.uk/leeds2000/4jan2000.html

• Yeotis, G. C., Bolick, M., & Alagic, M (April 2000). STAMPEDE: Science, Technology and Mathematics - Propelling Education Directives Toward Excellence. National Science Teachers Association Conference, Orlando, Florida. (national)

• Alagic, M. (March 2000). Let’s read mathematics - Let’s Math Reading. Title I teachers. (state; invited)

• Alagic, M. & Bolick, M. (March 2000). Mission Mathematics/Science: A conceptual change model for teaching mathematics. Expanding Your Horizons – EYH 2000, Emporia State University. (state; invited)

• Neal, S. and Alagic, M. (October 2000). Opening your Geometric Eyes. Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Making Mathematics Meaningful in the New Millennium - Olathe, Kansas. (state)

• Alagic, M. and Bolick, M.(October 2000). Mission Mathematics/Science: Covering Airplanes. Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Making Mathematics Meaningful in the New Millennium - Olathe, Kansas. (state)

• Alagic, M. and Bolick, M. (October 2000). Scientific Literacy: Let’s Read Math – Let’s Math Reading. Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Making Mathematics Meaningful in the New Millennium - Olathe, Kansas. (state)

• Yeotis, G. C., Bolick, M., & Alagic, M (April 2000). Coasting Along with Science and Mathematics. Kansas Association of Teachers of Science Camp. (state)

• Bolick, M. & Alagic, M. (December 1999) Preservice teacher's beliefs about teaching and learning mathematics and science: A mirror into our practice as teacher educators. AARE Annual Conference, Melbourne, Australia. (abstract: http://www.aare.edu.au/99pap/abs99.htm)

• Alagic, M. (2000). Structures: Categorical and Cognitive. Conference Proceedings, Bridges - Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science. Winfield, Kansas, 379-387.

• Alagic, M. (1999). Abstraction, Reflection, and Learning. Conference Proceedings, Bridges - Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, Winfield, Kansas. p. 301.

• Alagic, M. (1998). A Visual Presentation of Rank-ordered Sets. Conference Proceedings, Bridges - Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science, Winfield, Kansas. pp. 237-245.

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