Tonia A. Dousay

Who or what is a scientist?

08/29/201908/29/2019 toniaDaily Grind

Today, my preservice teachers had to breakthrough their preconceived notions of “what is a scientist.” I showed them Crystal Dilworth’s TED talk on the myth of the stereotypical scientist. We looked at The (UK) Science[…]

Project Management for Academics

02/17/201902/18/2019 toniaDaily Grind

It started with a Facebook post from Shit Academics Say. There’s so much truth in Dr. Kelly’s words, namely that few graduate programs formally address project management in their curriculum. When my faculty in the[…]

From lily pads to mouse pads: The legacy of James Burnham Bossidy

07/25/201807/26/2018 toniaDaily Grind

As I sit in traffic, waiting for the light to change, the numbness of the day washes over me and I begin to cry, again. The standard questions of grief come and go, passing by[…]

A Lesson in Life, Love, & Humility

03/23/201703/23/2017 toniaDaily Grind

The past nine months have brought about a great change in my life, and I’d like to think a great lesson in life, love, and humility. To share my story, though, I must rewind the[…]

Wyoming House Bill 233 (2017)

01/26/201702/18/2019 toniaDaily Grind

As an assistant professor of instructional technology at the University of Wyoming, Wyoming House Bill 233 directly impacts me and my students. I am an educator of current and future educators. My responsibilities are 65% teaching,[…]

Research Help Requested from PK8 Teachers, Parents, Admin, & Staff

09/16/201501/26/2017 toniaTeaching

Researchers from the University of Wyoming are requesting your participation in a study that deals with cloud/web-based technology use with children under the age of 13. As part of the study, the researchers have developed[…]

Google for Education Certified Innovators

06/26/201506/28/2015 toniaDaily Grind

Google for Education announced yesterday that the former Google Certified Teacher program is now called Google for Education Certified Innovators. With this name change comes a complete overhaul of the training and certifications available to educators. Perhaps[…]

National Maker Faire

06/07/201501/26/2017 toniaEvents

Life is full of firsts. We celebrate when children speak their first words and take their first steps. The first day of school, regardless of grade level is always a big day. The first time you drive[…]

Bringing the maker movement to your classroom

05/08/201505/08/2015 toniaDaily Grind

I strongly believe in the power of application. When we can connect theory to practice, the possibilities are endless. Coming from an Agricultural Education background, the concept of “making” seems naturally inherent when I look[…]