Dr. Debby Mitchell
Associate Professor
Child, Family & Community Sciences
College of Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32816
(407) 823-6598

mitchell@mail.ucf.edu 
fax: (407) 823-3859

Educational Background | Employment History | Honors and Awards | Professional Memberships

Teaching and Advising
 Courses Taught | Internship Supervision | Counseling and Advisement Activities | Professional Growth Activities

Research and Creative Activities
[ Publications | Grants | Presentations ]

Service
 University, College, and Department Committees | Service to Professional Associations

 Central Florida and Public School Related Activities

 Other Activities and Service | Consulting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Central Florida 

Orlando, Fl 

Curriculum & Instruction 

Physical Education 
Early Childhood

Ed.D.

1994

Florida Technological University 

Orlando, Fl 

Physical Education

M.A.

l978

Florida Technological University 

Orlando, Fl 

Physical Education 

Certifications:  Science & Health

B.A. 

1976

Dissertation Title
Mitchell, Debby L. The Relationship between Rhythmic Competency and Academic Performance in First Grade Children. University of Central Florida. l994.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Employer

Position

Dates

University of Central Florida

College of Education
Orlando, FL

 

Coordinator of Sports and Fitness

Associate Professor, Physical Education
Assistant Professor, Physical Education

College of Ed.  Distributed Learning Coordinator
Instructor Physical Education
Adjunct Physical Education and Educational Foundations

02-05

99 - present

94 - 99
97 -2000
89-94
87-89

Seminole County Schools

Lake Mary, FL

Public School Teacher, Earth Space Science

Oviedo High School 

86-87

Indian River County Schools

Vero Beach, FL

Public School Teacher, Vero Beach Junior High

Biology and Physical Education
Coached Volleyball, Vero Beach Junior High

 
84-86

85-86

Seminole Community College

Lake Mary, FL

Physical Educator and Health Instructor

83-84

Seminole County Schools

Lake Mary, FL

Health Education Resource Specialist

Public School Teacher, Sabal Point & Sterling Park Elementary, Physical Education
Coached Softball, Lake Brantley High School

81-83

76-81

78-79

Florida Technological University

Women's Coordinator of Intramurals

74-76

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Sports Medicine

IDEA Health and Fitness Association

Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver's Education
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver's Education
 

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HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Faculty Fellow, Faculty Center for Teaching Learning, beginning Fall 2003.
  • Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology, Eleventh International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, 2000.
  • Faculty Fellow. Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, 1999-2000.
  • College of Education Advisor Award, 1997.
  • UCF Alumni, College of Education Chapter, for outstanding service, 1993-94.
  • College of Education Alumni Award, Outstanding Teacher, 1987.
  • Kappa Delta Phi, International Honor Society in Education, Initiated l987.
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Vero Beach Junior High, 1986.
  • Outstanding Physical Education Honor Award, Physical Education Faculty, University of Central Florida, 1976.
  • Orlando Kiwanis Grant - Awarded to students who show leadership and are in need of financial assistance, 1975.

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TEACHING AND ADVISING

COURSES TAUGHT

·         DAE 3300 Dance Technique 

·         DAE 3370 Dance and Rhythms 

·         EDF 1930 Foundations of Leadership 

·         EDF 3603 Analysis of Educational Foundations 

·         EDG 4321 Teaching Strategies 

·         HLP 4460 Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education 

·         HLP 4722 Teaching Elementary School Health &  Physical Education 

·         HSC 3593 AIDS a Human Concern 

·         MUE 2210 Music and Movement in Early Childhood 

·         PEL 2021 Racket Sports 

·         PEL 2341 Beginning Tennis 

·         PEL 2342 Advanced Tennis 

·         PEM 2101 Body Development

·         PEM 2104 Personal Fitness 

·         PEM 2172 Aerobic Dance 

·         PET 2622 Human Injuries

·         PEN 3101 Aquatics 

·         PEO 3041 Games In the Elementary Physical Education Programs 

·         PEO 3005 Advanced Sports Analysis 

·         PEP 3205 Gymnastics 

·         PET 2175 Country Western Dance 

·         PET 3720 Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School 

·         PET 3740 Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School 

·         PET 3820 Teaching Sports Skills 1

·         PET 4550 Fitness Assessment

·         PET 4823 Teaching Sports Skills 2

·         PET 5937 Technology in Physical Education 

·         PET 6088 Children's Wellness Clinical Supervision

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INTERNSHIP SUPERVISION

Coordinator for Physical Education Intern Placement (from 1989-1996). Supervised and advised all interns. Responsible for advising and signing internship applications. Made all the school placements and acted as a liaison between the University and the public schools.

Supervised 8 elementary interns and co-taught the Clinical Supervision Class at Ridgewood Park Elementary a Professional Development School, Orange County
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COUNSELING AND ADVISEMENT ACTIVITIES

Undergraduate Physical Education Major - Advisor
Faculty advisor for approximately 35 juniors and seniors.

Athlete Retention Committee
Work with athletes that are on athletic probation. Three to six athletes must meet with me weekly.

LEAD Scholars
Supervised a LEAD Scholar Assistantship 1996-2001. In addition, LEAD Scholars meet with me individually and in small groups during the course of the semester.

Portfolio

Review student portfolios and work with students who need help.

Physical Education Majors Club Advisor
(l988-2000) Presently stay involved with the club and new advisor.
The club is very active professionally. Annually:  Thirty to forty students attend the State Conference (FAHPERD) each year.

  • Students assist with community and school efforts such as the Florida Olympics for the Handicapped, intramural and field days, Very Special Arts, and wellness workshops.
  • Students (ranges from fifteen to thirty students) attend and some have presented at conferences. One regular commitment is a session called - "Variety Pack" at the Elementary Physical Education Conference, in Jekyll Island, GA.
  • An annual Awards and Graduation Banquet/Celebration is held each spring.
  • Display in the College of Education Showcase

Dissertation Committee’s

  • Coury Knowles – present
  • Jill Fjelstul  - 2006
  • Jamie Sheriff - 2003
  • Thomas Fisher - 2003
  • Jeff Gergley – 2003
  • Patricia Heyn - 2003

Other Accomplishments:

  • National, Regional, State Speaker / Trainer – Fitness Activities for Children & Youth (more than 50 presentations) 2004 – present
  • Variety Pac – Facilitated student presentations at Jekyll Island Conference – (1987 – 2002)
  • Three students attended the National Conference, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Reno, Nevada, April, 1998.
  • Five students attended the Southern District - American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, February, 1997 in New Orleans.
  • Physical Education Club President, Craig Mitchell, elected as Student Representative for State.
  • Eleven Students presented at ëLearning Together - Fitness and Fun in Orlando, April 26, 1997. This conference was sponsored by The Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and UCF.Education Showcase Participant
  • Approximately 15 students attended the National American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance conference in Atlanta. Spring, 1996.
  • Over 60 students attended and volunteered at the Southern District - American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference in Orlando in February, 1995.
  • Hosted Student Leadership Conference in February, 1994.
  • A UCF physical education student was the Student Leader of The Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver's Education, representing all university or college students in the State (l992-93).
  • In 1981, twelve students attended the National Convention in Los Angeles.
  • In l980, 25 Physical Education Majors attended the National Convention (AAHPERD) in New Orleans.

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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES

  • Participating in the development of statewide technology in higher education consortium (2002, 2003).
  • Attended workshop, Testing Methods for Aging Adults (2002).
  • Attended workshop, Aging and Training (2002).
  • Created new fitness concept with accompanying fitness equipment, manual, and video.  Trademarks and copyrights applied for 2001-2002.
  • Attendance to workshops/seminars, presentations, and exhibits at numerous fitness conventions – 2002-present.
  • Became a Senior Trainer for Intel, February 2002.
  • Attended Intel Training, June 2001.
  • Attended Miami Museum START Instructor Training, September 2000.
  • Attended Lousianna InTECH, summer, 2000.
  • Attendance to numerous conferences concerning PT3 grant opportunities and networking (1998-2002).
  • Summer Institute - The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (1999, 2000. 2003)
  • The 2nd Annual Leadership Development Conference, June 16-19, 1997 in San Francisco, CA.
  • Distributed Learning Course, IDL 6543 (Distributed Learning or Technology-Mediated Delivery), summer, 1997 & 1999. Instruction was funded by the COE for the class, HLP 4722. The course will have a chat room, a forum, assessment activities, etc.
  • Cultural Awareness Seminar with Edwin J. Nichols, Office of Diversity Initiatives, University of Central Florida, June 10, 1997.
  • SouthEast and Islands Regional Technology Consortium Meeting, Holiday Inn International Drive Resort, Orlando, FL, April 1, 1997.
  • Participated in two workshops given by Gail West for Finding Sources for Funding and Developing Winning Proposals - Spring, 1997.
  • "Apple PIE Grant" - The College of Education was one of ten teacher training institutions across the United States to be awarded a Partners in Education Grant from Apple Computer. Inc. Attended a two week professional development retreat July 30-August 12, 1996 in California.
  • Florida Center for Technology in Physical Activity - Invited by University of South Florida to attend a training session for E-mail and the World Wide Web. Attended April 21, 1996. This is part of a collaborative effort to provide information and resources via electronic mail and the WWW.
  • Movement Education - Early Childhood, Phyllis Weikart, High/Scope Foundation. Attended a workshop in Brevard County. February, 1995.
  • Movement Education - K through 6th Grade, Phyllis Weikart, High/Scope Foundation. Hosted a 2 day workshop on the UCF campus. September, 1994.
  • Clinical Supervision Training - Supervision training by Department of Education - 8/18,19,20/94 and 9/16,17/94
  • Movement Education - Early Childhood, Phyllis Weikart, High/Scope Foundation. Attended a 2 day workshop in Brevard County. March, 1994.
  • Grant Workshops: 9/19, 26/94
  • Computer Workshops: Illulstrator - 9/95, Page Maker 6/95, Intro to Windows -9/30/94, Internet - 10/5/94, Pagemaker-5/94, Excel - 5/95, Works for Windows - 5/94, Hyperstudio - 11/18/93, Kodak Prest.- 11/5/93, Microsoft Powerpoint - 11/3/93, Powerpoint - 10/29/93, Microsoft Works - 10/11/93
  • Seminar by Dr. Long on "Personality and Learning" - 9/19/93
  • Movement Education: Building the Foundation, Phyllis Weikert, High/Scope Foundation. Attended a 2 week summer institute in Clinton, Michigan. Invited to attend the following two summers to become a certified trainer. Goal is to become the first trainer in the Florida University System. Summer, l993. Summer, 1994.
  • National Training of Trainers, HIV Prevention Education for Teachers of Elementary and Middle School Grades, American Association for Health Education, Reston, VA. August, l991.
  • Summer Institute for HIV Education, Rutgers College, NJ. July l991.
  • Teaching Collegiate AIDS Prevention. Miami University at Ohio. June, l991.
  • Educational Dance in the Elementary School - Summer Institute. Sponsored by The Department of Education and The Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver's Education. Attended a one week workshop in Tallahassee, Florida. Summer, l990.

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RESEARCH & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

Connors, D.N., Longden, S, Mitchell, D., Moore, M.C., Stauffer, S.L., Taucher, W.  (2006)  Making music with movement and dance.  Silver Burdett, Pearson Scott Foresman.

 

Mitchell, D. (2006)  Fitness Zone:  Using Heart Rate Monitors.  Glencoe McGraw-Hill, Woodlands, CA.

Mitchell, D.and Shulte, L. (2002) Introducing GeoMotion: A new and exciting workout program. GeoFitness, Inc. (Not Peer-Reviewed)

Mitchell, D., Davis, B. Lopez, R.(2002) Teaching FUNdamental Gymnastics Skills. Human Kinetics. (Peer-Reviewed, National)

Mitchell, D.L. (1999) Aerobics (Chapter). Encylopedia of U.S. Popular Culture. In Press, ABC-Clio, Editors, Bowling Green State University, Ray and Pat Brown.

Higginbotham, P.E. and Mitchell, D.L. (l993) Dance and Rhythms. Minneapolis, MN: Burgess Publishing. (Not Peer-Reviewed)

PUBLISHED REFEREED ARTICLES

Mitchell, D., and Gunter, G.A. (2004). The TIME Model: TIME to Make a Change to Integrate Technology. Journal of Educational Media and Library Science, 41(4), 479-502.

 

Mitchell, D. and Newnam, H. (2003)  Early Steps in Teaching Diversity:  Friendship and Decision Making Lessons.  Discovering Diversity – The Journal of the Office of Global and Multicultural Education. 3, 2-4.

Mitchell, D. and Hutchinson, C.  (2003) Graphic Organizers used in Health and Physical Education. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 7 (9), 42-47.

Mitchell, D.L.  (2001) Modern Tinikling. Teaching Elementary Physical Education. 12 (2), 22-25

Mitchell, D.L.  (2001) Digitizing Video.  The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  72 (4), 11-14.

Mitchell, D.L.  (1999) Curriculum Page Development:  Utilize & Organize Resources Found on the World Wide Web.   Educational Media International.  36 (2), 141-144

Mitchell, D.L. & Lopez, R. (1996) Using technology for active learning in physical education: Make your own laser videodisc. The Journal of The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance. 33 (1), 45-49.

Buchoff, R. & Mitchell, D.L. (1996) Poetry workouts! Strategies (A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators). 10 (1), 18-23.

Mitchell, D.L. & Hunt, D. (1996) Making multimedia lesson plans in physical education. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 68 (2), 17-20.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES (Invited)

Scheuer, L. J. & Mitchell, D. (2003)  Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?  The New P.E. & Sports Dimension – SportaPolis.   (International Web Site)   http://www.sports-media.org/sportapolisnewsletter19.htm

 

Mitchell, D., Kehoe, M. & Fisher, T. (2002).  Youth Extremes - Over Training, Under Training, or No Training: Use heart rate monitors to keep youth safe.  The New P.E. & Sports Dimension – SportaPolis.   (International Web Site)

http://www.sports-media.org/Sportapolisnewsletter12.htm


CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Mitchell, D.L. & Hutchinson, C. (1997) How to create a homepage using the free beta copy of Claris Home Page.  Florida Educators Technology Conference. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. & Smalley, S. (1997) Multimedia lesson plans. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual. 656-657.

Pankaskie, S., Lue, M., Mitchell, D., & Smalley, S. Platt, J. (1997) Varied uses of technology in preservice and inservice teacher education programs. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Annual 54-57.

Mitchell, D. & Lopez, R. (1995) Active learning using the laser Videodisc. Florida Educators Technology Conference.

Mitchell, D. (1995) The Relationship between rhythmic competency and academic peformance in first grade children. Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Mitchell, D. (1995) Active Learning in Physical Education Using the Laser Videodisc. International Conference on
Technology and Education.

  Mitchell, D.L. & Regimbal, C. (1995) Movement activities to enhance literacy. International Conference on The Young Child: Moving to Learn Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices inMovement Programs. The National Association of Sport and Physical Education of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Mitchell, D.L. (1995) Movement Activities to Develop Language. The Association for Childhood
Education International - State Conference. March 18. Naples, FL

TELEVISION INTERVIEWS, VIDEOS, AND VIDEO LASERDISCS

Mitchell, D. L.  (2006) GeoFitness – Fitness for School Children – interviewed by Channel 13 and 35

Mitchell, D. L.  (2006) Children’s Obesity – interviewed by local Latin Channel

Mitchell, D.L. (2000) Tech IMPACT - Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers, Interview by Marsha Reese - WRDQ, University of Central Florida.

Mitchell, D.L. (1994) Teaching Gymnastics, University of Central Florida.

"Teaching About HIV/AIDS in the Elementary School: Lessons for Preservice Teachers." Trenton State University. Featured as an expert in answering children's questions. Video acknowledged University of Central Florida. l993.

"FAHPERD Membership." Discussed the importance of being professionally involved. Published by The Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. l992.

Video Production

Mitchell, D (2007) Video Producer – Geo Soccer – Fundamental Skills

Mitchell, D (2007) Video Producer – Geo FAB I & 2 – Fitness for Fifty and Beyond

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – MotionOke Rumble – Richter 1

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – Swinging to the Oldies

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – Go Go GeoKids  – Children 3

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – Hip Hop Vibes

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – Latin Sizzle

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – GeoFundamentals

Mitchell, D (2006) Video Producer – GeoJam

Mitchell, D (2005) Video Producer – Geo Kids, Let’s Turn on the Fun – Children 2

Mitchell, D (2005) Video Producer – Aerobic Advantage Hi-Lo 1 & 2

Mitchell, D (2005) Video Producer – Geo F.I.T. – Functional Integrated Training 1 & 2

Mitchell, D (2005) Video Producer – GeoBox

Mitchell, D (2004) Video Producer – Hip Hop Pulse

Mitchell, D (2004) Video Producer – Latin Emotion

Mitchell, D (2004) Video Producer – Let’s Get Going – Children 1

Mitchell, D (2004) Video Producer – Geo Partner Routine Essentials

Music Production

Mitchell, D (2006) Music CD Production -  My Style Hip Hop

Mitchell, D (2004) Music CD Production -  Cleaned Up Hip Hop

Mitchell, D (2004) Music CD Production -  GeoMotion Audio Instructions

Creative Product Development

GeoAction Task Cards for Numbers, Shapes, Colors, & Time (2007)

Movement Dice Activity (2007) – Concepts of Directions, Levels, Numbers, Body Parts, Pathways, Locomotor and Nonlocomotor moves, relationships, and effort.

MotionOke (2006) – New type of video using GeoMat and animated Feet

GeoMotion Meaningful Movement Mats (2006) – Numbers, Colors, N,S,E,W Directions, & Alphabet

GeoAction Meaningful Movement Mats (2006) – Numbers, Shapes, Colors, & time

GeoNutrition Meaningful Movement Mats (2006) – Food Groups & Food Pyramid

GeoNutrition Game & Activities – 169 Nutrition Cards & Dice Game

Geo Circuit Task Cards (2006) – Circuit alternating Cardio with Strength, Conditioning, & Balance

GeoMotion Fundamental Task Cards (2004) – Basic GeoMotion Steps

GeoMotion Dance Task Cards (2004) – Ballroom Basic Dance Steps

GeoMetrix Speed and Agility Task Cards (2004)

GeoFloat (2003)

Original GeoMat (2002)

 

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GRANTS

FUNDED

Fitness Assessment (2002-2003) Sports and Fitness Award $5,000.   Funding from Polar/HealthFirst Corporation to develop fitness assessment website and certification.  

Municipal Solid Waste Management Learning Tool (2000-2002) CO-PI with Debbie Reinhart, Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Scinece.  Award from National Science Foundation for $74,938.  Research objectives include:  1) Develop of quality supplementary electronic/digital materials to enhance curriculum concerning Solid Waste Management; 2) Provide experiential and problem solving opportunities for students as they develop modules and projects; 3) Develop learning communities with collaboration between College of Engineering & Computer Science, College of Education, and K-12 at-risk schools; and 4) Develop and publish techniques that have application to other engineering and science fields.

Tech IMPACT (2000-2003)  College of Education Award -  - $1,030,173.   Federally funded Implementation PT3 (Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology) grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.  Goals:  Prepare future teachers and practicing teachers to appropriately integrate technology, faculty technology professional development, and the development of learning communities with common goals.  Tech IMPACT will promote the development of technology-proficient teachers by supporting learning communities and total immersion utilizing technology to improve teaching and learning.

Teacher TLC (Technology Learning Community) (1999-2000)  College of Education Award - $101,181  Federally funded Capacity Building PT3 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.  This project assisted in the development of a plan and pilot for faculty and staff, the development of the pre-service teacher, and the creation and implementation of technology in the school during internship involving the K-12 teachers. 

Distributed Learning (1998-90)  College of Education Award .   Web-based Instruction: Asynchronous Learning This funding assisted in providing the opportunity to work on the development of a health certificate package that would be web-enhanced.

Distributed Learning (1997-98)  College of Education Award - $12,000.   Web-based Instruction: Asynchronous Learning.  This funding assisted in providing training, student assistance, and software to convert HLP 4722 in a Web-enhanced course.

Project Fit (1996) In-House Award - $7,500.  This funding was to purchase POLAR watches which monitor heart rate and provide student assistance. Research was conducted on elementary public school children.

Body and Mind (1996) Awarded by Fitness Lifestyle Design - $1,500.  This funding provided a software and site license for a fitness evaluation program.

Fitness Grant (1996).  AT&T - $1,000.  This funding provided the opportunity to conduct research on elementary public school children concerning cardiovascular fitness.
 

GRANT PARTICIPANT

Very Special Arts Central Florida (1992-1998)

Facilitator for The Very Special Arts Festival - Movement Experiences:

  • Spring 1998, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992.

Director for The Very Special Arts Central Florida (1994-96)

  • 1994-95 - $6,000
  • 1995-96 - $5,000
  • Disney Award - $2,500

Partners in Education Grant from Apple Computer, Inc. (1996)

  • Partnership between Altamonte Springs Elementary, Seminole County, and the College of Education, University of Central Florida.
  • Five participants received two weeks of technology training in California, Summer 1996.
  • Donations from Apple to UCF for the use of COE students included:
  • Eight Power Macís, Newton Message Pads, Software (HyperCard, ClarisWorks, HyperStudio), two color scanners, and two QuickTake Cameras.

HIV Disease (Cooperative Agreement with CDC (1991-93)

  • Presented and co-taught: HIV/AIDS Information in several Education classes. (1991-1993).
  • "Training Teachers for Today -HIV Education: An Integrated 'Hands On' Approach." (April l992). Presentation at UCF.
  • Facilitator for Discussion Groups, AIDS: A Human Concern, UCF. (Fall 91 - Spring 92).
  • Senior Internship Seminar, Teaching Strategies for HIV/AIDS, UCF. (Sept. l991).

Passing Score Grant (1990-91)

  • Facilitator for "Passing score Grant" awarded to UCF, (l990-91) from State of Florida.

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PRESENTATIONS

International

Mitchell, D., & Fuller, D. P. (2001). Tech IMPACT:  A successful technology integration model. 7th IFIP World Conference on Computers in Education, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 29-August 3, 2001.

Mitchell, D. & Fuller, D. (2001). Technology Integration for Teachers and Administrators. Futures School, Cairo, Egypt.

Mitchell, D. (2001)    Integrating Technology in Education.  Technology International Conference.   Miami, Florida.

Mitchell, D.L. (1999)  Utilizing Digitized Video.  Eleventh International Conference on College Teaching and Learning.  Jacksonville, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. & Smalley, S. (1997) Multimedia lesson plans. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL.

Pankaskie, S., Platt, J., Lue, M,. Mitchell, D., & Smalley, S. (1997) Varied uses of technology in preservice and inservice teacher education programs. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1996) Preservice Teachers use Multimedia to Prepare Lesson Plans. Seventh International Conference - Society for Information Technology Teacher Education. March 12-16. Phoenix, Arizona.

Mitchell, D.L. & Lopez, R. L. (1995) Active Learning in Physical Education Using the Laser Videodisc. International Conference on Technology and Education. February 28 - March 3. Orlando, FL

Mitchell, D.L. & Regimbal, C. (1995) Movement activities to enhance literacy. The 1995 International Conference on The Young Child: Moving to Learn Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Movement Programs. The National Association of Sport and Physical Education of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. May 25-28. Washington D. C.

National

Mitchell, D. (2007)  Brain Basics, Denver, CO

Mitchell, D.  (2007)  Children’s Fitness Activities, National After School Conference

Mitchell, D., Schulte, L, & Newnam, H. (2003)  GeoMotion – A New Fitness Activity, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  Philadelphia, PA.

Mitchell, D., Kehoe, M. & Newnam, H. (2002)  Re-creating Curriculum: Integrate Technology Promoting Inquiry-Based Learning. PT3 Conference, Washington, D.C.

Mitchell, D.L.  (1999)  Digitizing Video, National Technology Conference sponsored by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.  Chatanooga, TN.

Anthrop, P. & Mitchell, D. (1998)  Academic affairs initiates college-based leadership program. Seventeeth Annual National Conference on The Freshman Year Experience.  Columbia, SC.

Mitchell, D. L. (1997) Make your own report card: Student assessment data base. Technology in Physical Education and Sport. July 31 - August 3, 1997. Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

Mitchell, D.L. (1996) Creative Movement. Start With The Arts Institute. October. Orlando, Florida

Mitchell, D.L. (1995) Active Learning Using the Laser Videodisc. Expanding Horizons - Technology in Physical Education Conference. January 13-16. San Antonio, TX.

Mitchell, D.L. & Higginbotham, P. (1992) Building Self-Esteem Through Meaningful Movement, Dance and Rhythms. The National Conference on Teaching Children Physical Education. Aug. Waterville Valley, NH.

Mitchell, D.L. (1992) Cooperative AIDS Agreement. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education,. Feb. San Antonio, TX.,

Regional

Mitchell, D., Schulte, L, & Newnam, H. (2002) Introducing GeoMotion. Sharing the Wealth in Elementary, Middle and High School Physical Education Conference - Jekyll Island, GA.

Mitchell, D. L. (2003, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993) Variety Pack. Organized students to present a variety of mini-teaches. Sharing the Wealth in Elementary, Middle and High School Physical Education -Jekyll Island, GA.

Mitchell, D. L. (2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1994, 1993) Line Dancing. Sharing the Wealth in Elementary and Middle School Physical Education. January. Jekyll Island, GA.

Mitchell, D. L. (1995) The Relationship Between Rhythmic Competency and Academic Performance in First Grade Children. Ethics Are Not Optional ñ (SDAAHPERD Convention) Southern District American Alliance for Health , Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Orlando, FL Feb. 9 - 11, 1995.

Mitchell, D. L. & Higginbotham, P. (1995) Folk Dancing Fun. Sharing the Wealth in Elementary, Middle and High School Physical Education Conference - Jekyll Island, GA.

Mitchell, D. L. & Higginbotham, P. (1993) Developmentally Appropriate Movement Activities for Preschool Children. Sharing the Wealth in Elementary, Middle and High School Physical Education Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.

Mitchell, D. L. & Higginbotham, P. (1991) Cooperative Games. Sharing the Wealth in Elementary, Middle and High School Physical Education Conference Jekyll Island, GA

State

Mitchell, D. (2003)  Nutrition and Technology . Florida Educational Technology Conference. Feb. 2003.

Mitchell, D., Kehoe, M., Newnam, H., & Towle, D (2003)  Digitizing Video .  Florida Educational Technology Conference. Feb. 2003.

Mitchell, D. & Schulte, L. (2002)  GeoMotion – A New Fitness Activity, Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  October, 2002.

Mitchell, D. (2002)  Introducing GeoMotion. Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Summer Institute. June, 2002.

Mitchell, D. & Kehoe, M. (2002)  Integrating Technology into Health and Physical Education. Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Summer Institute. June, 2003.

Kehoe, M., Mitchell, D. & Newnam, H. (2002). Tech IMPACT TIME Model.  National Education Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Mitchell, D., Kehoe, M, Fuller, D, & Taylor, S (2002)  Tech IMPACT – TI.M.E to Make a Change to Integrate Technology. Florida Educational Technology Conference. March, 2002.

Mitchell, D., Kehoe, & Taylor, S (2002) Project Based Themes Utilizing Technology in Physical Education. Florida Educational Technology Conference. March, 2002.

Mitchell, D.L. (2000)  ABC's of Technology Integration.   Enhancing Outcomes for All Students:  Collaborative Research and Practice - 2000 Annual CSPE Institute.  May, 2000

Hutchinson, C. & Mitchell, D.L. (1997) How to Create a Home page using the Free Beta Copy of Claris Home Page. Florida Educational Technology Conference. March, 1997

Mitchell, D.L. (1996) Tenure and Promotion: Whatís the Solution - Presented to the Educational Leadership Association at The Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference. October. St. Petersburg, FL.

Kahn, K. & Mitchell, D.L. (1995) Kinetic Interventions to Improve Attention/Concentration. Florida Association of School Psychologist. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1995) Movement Activities to Develop Language. The Association for Childhood Education International - State Conference. March 18. Naples, FL

Mitchell, D. L. (1994) Line Dancing . Organized and co-hosted with FIU - The Physical Education Student Leadership Conference. Orlando, FL>

Mitchell. D. L. (1993) The Importance of Movement and Physical Activity. Sixth Annual State Conference for the Florida Future Educators of America. Orlando, FL.

Bell, M, Midgett, J. & Mitchell, D. (1992) Strategies Linking Learning with Music, Movement, and Communication.. Florida Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando, FL.

Other

Tennis Industry Association (2004-2005) – Researcher for Cardio Tennis for Children

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SERVICE
 

UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, AND DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES

University Committees and Activities

  • University Athletic Committee (2006 – present)
  • Athletic Retention Committee (1995-ongoing)
  • Faculty Senate Alternate (1997-1998)
  • Recreational Service Building Planning Committee (1996-97)
  • Strategic Planning - (1995-96)


College of Education Committees and Activities

  • Faculty Council (2001-2003)
  • Graduate Curriculum and Standards Committee (2001-2003)
  • Distributed Learning Faculty Coordinator (1997-2000)
  • Liaison to Technology Committee (1997-ongoing)
  • Professional Education Committee (1997-98)
  • Chair, Technology Retreat for College of Education (1996-97)
  • Chair, TIP Criteria Committee (1996-97)
  • Member of Action Planning Committee - Facilities (1996-97)
  • Holiday Event Planning Committee (1996-97)
  • Portfolio Review (1995-ongoing)
  • Field Experience Committee (1995-ongoing)
  • College of Education Teacher Education Committee (1994-ongoing)
  • DOE Strategic Planning Committee (Portfolio Pilot) (1994-95)
  • Chair, Advisement Committee (1995)
  • Chairman, Traditions Committee, College of Education (l993 - 95)
  • College of Education Minority Mentoring Program (l991-ongoing)
  • Physical Education Adjunct Mentoring Program (l991-ongoing)


Department Committees and Activities

  • Department Curriculum Committee (2001-2003)
  • Department Social Committee (2001-2003)
  • Program Graduate Committee (l994-ongoing)
  • Program Field Experience Committee (l989-ongoing)
  • Program Equipment Committee (l989-ongoing)
  • Program Advisement Committee (l989-ongoing)
  • Program Curriculum Committee (l989-ongoing)
  • Internship Supervision Coordinator (1990-1997)
  • Serve as Technology Representative for the Department
  • Represented the College of Education at University Open House in Fall, 1994.
  • Attend and Support Annual Recruitment/Retention Project
  • Supervise Graduate Research Papers


Search Committees

  • Assistant / Associate Professor in Physical Education (Fall 2006)
  • Assistant / Associate Professor in Physical Education (Summer 2006)
  • Instructor in Sports and Fitness (Spring 2006)
  • Visiting Instructor in Physical Education (Spring 2005)
  • Assistant Professor in Sports and Fitness (Summer 2004)
  • Visiting Instructor in Sports and Fitness (Summer 2004)
  • Instructor in Physical Education (Spring 2002)
  • Visiting Instructor in Physical Education (Spring 2002)
  • Instructor in Physical Education (Fall 2000)
  • Exercise Physiologist Associate Professor (Spring 1998)
  • Assistant Professor in Physical Education (Spring 1998, 1999)
  • Chairman for Instructor in Physical Education Search Committee. Spring, 1995


Other

  • Assisted with writing of Health & Nutrition curriculum in partnership with Orange County Teachers, 21st Century Schools, and Health Central Hospital, Summer 2005. 
  • Initiated development of Sports and Fitness Consortium, Spring 2003.
  • Program Evaluator for FETC 2003
  • Grant Evaluator for Physical Education, Seminole County Public Schools 2002.
  • Coordinated the development of new undergraduate degree, Sports and Fitness, approved fall, 2002 – Program began January, 2003.
  • Presented "Utilizing Digitized Video:  How to make and use QuickTime movies" for the Teaching in the Multimedia Classroom Series (1999).
  • Participated and help to organize a Central Florida Higher Education Technology Consortium (2000-ongoing)
  • Served on Advisory Board for Technology Magnet, Colonial High School & Crooms (2000)
  • Served as Education Representative for Winter Park Chamber of Commerce (2000-ongoing)
  • Served as Education Representative for Seminole County Lake Mary Regional Chamber of Commerce (2000-ongoing)
  • Served at Colonial High School as VP of Quarterback Club (1997-98)
  • Served on Glenridge Middle School's 1996-97 School Advisory Council.
  • Volunteered and organized students for one - two hours a week during Fall, 1997 working with the children at The Winter Park Community Center.
  • Exhibitor: AT&T Partners in Education, Homecoming, College of Education Showcase.
  • Served on 2000 Level Technology Committee
  • Distributed Student Satisfaction Inventory from the Office of Academic Development and Retention and the Office of Quality Management.

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SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Coordinator of FAHPERD Summer Institute (2002)
  • Sports Media Board Member.  (2001-ongoing)  http://www.sports-media.org/
  • PE4U Technology Section Editor.   (2000-ongoing)  http://www.pelinks4u.org/
  • PE Central Advisory Board, Dance & Technology Section.    (1999-ongoing)  http://www.pecentral.org
  • PE Zone, Editor. (1998-ongoing)  http://reach.ucf.edu/~pezone
  • Executive Comittee Member of Elementary Physical Education Council (FAHPERD).  1998-2000
  • Volunteer Chair for National Conference (American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.  1999.
  • Served on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam Physical Education K-8 Development Committee. 1998.
  • Co-sponser of Drive-In Workshop for Central Florida, Spring, 1997.
  • Hospitality Chairman for Southern District AAHPERD Conference. February, 1995
  • Reviewer for State Physical Education and Health Frameworks. 1995.
  • Participant in Worksite Wellness draft for the School Physical Activity Coalition. 1994.
  • Chairman, Public Information Committee, Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver's Education. l992-1993.
  • Vice President-Elect and Vice President for Recreation. 1990-1992. Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver's Education.

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CENTRAL FLORIDA & PUBLIC SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES

 

Mitchell, D. L. (continuously)  Integrating GeoFitness into Your Curriculum – 2 – 6 hour training.  Have presented in over 25 states. 

Mitchell, D.L. (2002) (Three Presentations) GeoFitness- A new way to exercise. .   Physical & Mental Wellness Mini-Conference.   Presentations for Marion, Volusia, and Seminole Counties.

Mitchell, D.L. (2000) (Two Presentations) Make your own digital video's - It's easier than you think.  and Creating your own web page: Using your own content.   Physical & Mental Wellness Mini-Conference.   This conference was sponsored by School Board of Brevard County. Brevard County, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1999)   Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education. Presented to the Physical Education Curriculum Steering Committee for the Diocese of Orlando. 

Mitchell, D.L. (1997) Variety Pack One and Two. Organized eleven students to present to at Learning Together Fitness and Fun. This conference was sponsored by The Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L (1995) Creative Movement and Rhythms. Brevard Community College Institute for Child and Family Studies. Cocoa, FL.

Mitchell, D. L. (1995) Developmentally Correct Curriculum. Local Chapter of Association for Childhood Education International. UCF campus. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D. L. (1994) Use of the Laserdisc for Active Learning. School Improvement Conference - UCF & AT&T. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1994) Increasing Appropriate Behavior Using Movement Activities. Orange County. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L (1993) Movement Activities for Pre-K. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS). Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1993) Developmentally Appropriate Movement Activities for Pre-K. Motor Development Inservice and PreK Mini-Conference. Brevard County Schools. Cocoa, FL

Mitchell, D.L. (1993) Proper Stretching and Warm-up. Presentation for physical education teachers. Orange County Schools. Orlando, FL. Nov., 1992 and Aug., 1991.

Mitchell, D.L. (1991) Movement for Exceptional Education. Teacher Education Center Drive In Seminar. Orlando, FL..

Mitchell, D.L. (1991) Physical Education Update. Orange County Schools. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1991) Games and Activities for Elementary Physical Education Teachers. Brevard County Schools. Cocoa, FL.

Mitchell, D.L, & Piatt, M. (1991) Educational Gymnastics. Osceola County Schools. Kissimmee, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1990) Update on Physical Education Activities. Orange County Schools. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1989) School Teacher Staff Effectiveness. Hillcrest Elementary, Orange County Schools. Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, D.L. (1989) Motivation and Discipline. Oak Ridge High School, Orange County Schools. Orlando, FL.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

  • Presenter at Grand Opening of Classroom Building 1 - (2000)
  • Summer Institute - Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning - Technology Facilitator (1999-2000)
  • Presented at SEIR-TECH Workshops - How to Make a Web Page  (1999-2000)
  • Volunteered and presented at "Dance for Heart" sponsored by the American Heart Association, South Seminole Division, Riverside Park, Oviedo. Feb., 1994
  • Conference Director, Student Leadership Conference for The Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver Education. Feb., l991. - Feb., 1994.
  • Judge for Scrapbook Contest. Sixth Annual State Conference of Florida Future Educators of America. Orlando, FL. April, 1993.
  • Liaison for Discovery Middle School and Jackson Heights Middle school for Intramural Days at UCF. 1991-1992.
  • Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver's Education (FAHPERD) and Department of Education (DOE) Summer Institute, Instructor of Record University High School. Aug., 1991. Classes:
  • Curriculum Issues of Fitness in the Elementary School; Physical Education for Children with Motor Disabilities; Physical Education for Children with Mental Deficiencies; Florida Middle School Physical Education Curriculum; and Curriculum Issues in High School Physical Education.
  • Conference Planning Committee, National Middle School Conference. Dec., l991.
  • Teacher Educator, Institute for Professional Development. Orange County Schools. 1990-1992.
  • Tennis Instructor, International Forum (Internet). Worked with Center for Multilingual/Multicultural Studies - Japanese students. l990-1992.
  • Communication Skills Seminar, Danforth Group, UCF. June, l990.

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CONSULTING

·         Polar Technologies – Trainer (2003 – present)

·         Intel Senior Trainer – Teach to the Future (2002-2006)

·         SEIR-TEC - Technology Facilitator, 2000, 2001.

·         Silver Burdett Series - Reviewer for 1995 Series

·         Management Training Institute. Presented at workshop in Early Childhood for Administrators. "Motor Development of Pre-School Children" - Port St. Lucie, FL, Dec. 1993.

·         AVN Communications - Organized Cooperative Games for Team Building for Executives. Miami Beach, FL (1993). Orlando, FL (1992).

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