GAIL

M. HUNGER
169 LARKSPUR COURT
Charlottesville, VA 22902
gmh6w@virginina.edu
434-249-0518
Education

Ed.D., Department of Learning Sciences and Technologies, Instructional May 2010
Design and Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia

M. Ed., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Mathematics December 1989
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia

B.A., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education August 1987
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia


Professional Experience

Senior Instructional Design Faculty 8/14-Present
Learning Design & Technology, Office of the Dean
College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Director of Instructional Design & Technology for Faculty 4/08 8/14
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Mathematics Instructor and Project Investigator and Manager 4/05 -3/08
Mathematics Outreach and Distance Learning Project Initiative
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Mathematics Faculty 8/93-12/99 and
Mathematics Department and Curriculum and Instruction 8/01-5/02
Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Mathematics Faculty and Faculty Development 12/99-5/01
Mathematics Department and Curriculum Design Team
Virginia Commonwealth University-Qatar Campus, Doha, Qatar

Junior Research Specialist 8/91-7/92
Curriculum Research and Development Group (CRDG)
University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI
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Summary of Projects and Work

Instructional Design and Technology Leadership

Faculty Development
Learning Design Collaborative, College Fellows for General Education Curriculum
Design, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Authentic Learning Initiative, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Course Design Institute, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Virginia
Forum Faculty Redesign for Developmental Education, College of Arts and Sciences,
University of Virginia
General Education Chemistry Redesign for Active Learning, College of Arts and Sciences,
University of Virginia
Calculus Reform Initiative, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Teaching Residents Program, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Large Enrollment Learning Group for Innovative STEM faculty, College of Arts and
Sciences, University of Virginia
Informal Learning Community, Active Learning Space, College of Arts and Sciences,
University of Virginia
Lead and Develop a Faculty Focus Program for Faculty Development and Faculty
Community of Practice for faculty at University of Virginia
Initiate and implement a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Program for Faculty
Development for Online Courses at University of Virginia
Calculus Reform Initiative, College of Arts and Sciences, Virginia Tech

Academic Administration for Faculty
Learning Technology Incubator (LTi) grants design and work with over 30 faculty
members to design innovative technology pedagogy and research at the College
Design, develop, and implement student-centered pedagogy driven interface for
learning management system with Vice Provost for Information Technology and
Director of UVaCollab
Serve on the University Council for Information Technology (UCIT) and lead discussions
with stakeholders across the university to make decisions with regards to online
learning tool adoption at UVa
Develop a Faculty Strategy for Approval, Coding, and Evaluation
Employ a Faculty Focus Group to design and implement a Faculty Focus Program for
Orientation
Develop a strategy for common course syllabi for quality courses and programs
Create a strategy for developing common courses which can be offered online across
programs
Initiate Systemic Online Administrative effort to organize communication and
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administrative processes of School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS)

Institutional Collaboration for Faculty Development and Course Design
Instruction in collaboration and partnership with central Information Technology
Systems (ITS), Advanced Technology Group (ATG), Institutional Assessment Services
(IAS), and Digital Media Lab (DML) to engage faculty in redesigning courses with a focus
on technology enhanced learning integration incorporating e-learning instructional
strategies, such as Social Media, Online Guest Speakers; Online Assessment Rubrics,
Online Team Debates, and course organization. Courses developed include a wide range
of disciplines such as Business and Professional Studies, Information Systems, Personal
Finance, Human Resources and Organizational Development, and Poetry
Collaborate with Information Technology Systems (ITS) and Advanced Technology
Group (ATG) to design, develop, and implement school-wide UVaCollab Site template
for consistent design and delivery of quality online courses with online assessment
Collaborate with Information Technology Communications (ITC) leadership and
stakeholders across the University to develop and lead and a university wide approach
for Instructional Design approach for Online Learning and LMS coordination through the
Distance Learning Community

Supervision
Manage instructional technologist for faculty projects and tool support
Manage maker space technologist
Manage SCPS Instructional Design Team members (2 FTE); provide guidance on team
direction and scope of work. Maintain relationships with stakeholders, SCPS and
University across the University, to facilitate successful project collaborations
Lead and Manage Faculty Approval and Hiring for accreditation for school

Grants Awarded

Learning Management System Project Awarded: $300,000
In partnership with Director of UVaCollab, our learning management system, we will
develop, design, and implement an innovative new pedagogically driven system that will
enhance how faculty design courses for engaged learning. We will also adopt new best in
class tools for student-centered learning experiences. This was awarded from the Vice
Provost for Information Technology.

AAU STEM Grant Awarded: $40,000

Collaboration between the University of Virginias Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
and A&S Learning Design & Technology (LDT). This partnership will develop, design, and
implement a Learning Assistant Program for large enrollment first year courses in the
STEM disciplines to enhance a student-centered, evidence-based pedagogy to create
more effective learning experiences for students, 2017-2019.

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Distance Learning Grants Initiatives Awarded: $375,000

A High School Partnership Project: Building Innovative Distance Learning
Mathematics Courses for High School Teachers. Grant provides high school math
teachers math graduate courses using a Lesson Study on-line course, 2006.

Eisenhower Grant for Math Connects Distance Learning Graduate Course: Geometry.
Grant provided teachers tuition to take the math graduate course and attend an
orientation session at the Virginia Tech Math Emporium, 2000.

Eisenhower Grant for Math Connects Distance Learning Graduate Course: Algebra.
Grant provided teachers tuition to take the math graduate course and attend an
orientation session at the Virginia Tech Math Emporium, 1999.

Eisenhower Grant for Math Connects Distance Learning Graduate Course: Algebra.
Grant provided teachers tuition for the Math Connects course and to attend an
orientation session at the Virginia Tech Math Emporium, 1998.

Curriculum Design and Development

A High School Partnership Project: Building Innovative Distance Learning Courses for High
School Teachers, University of Virginia
o Designed, developed, and implemented 3 online math graduate courses
for adult learners
o Developed a strategy for online course delivery for participants in rural
areas of state using engaging online instruction with use of tablets and
web conferencing application
o Math Education Research

Math Connects: A Bridge for Math Teachers in Virginia through Distance Learning, Virginia
Tech, VA
o Designed, developed and implemented 2 math graduate courses for adult
learners
o Objective: Math Connects is a state-wide initiative for distance learning in
Virginia in cooperation with Prince County Public Schools, Virginia Tech, and the
Virginia Department of Education (DOE)

PBS Math Line: Distance Learning for Mathematics Teachers,
Virginia Tech, VA.
o Designed and developed a graduate mathematics and an education distance
learning courses a collaborative endeavour with Virginia Tech Graduate School,
PBS Math Line, and Virginia Tech Mathematics and Education Departments
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o Objective: Provide an outreach opportunity for teachers participating in PBS

Math Line
o Design and Develop Interdisciplinary Online Math Courses, Math Emporium
Model, Virginia Tech
Teaching

Graduate Level Courses
EDU 3876: Technology Mediated Instructional Design
EDLF 785: Technology Applications in Instructional Design
EDU 542: Integrating Technology into Teaching
MATH 660: Algebra for the Middle School Specialists
MATH 655: Numbers and Operations
MATH 612: Probability and Statistics
MATH670: Geometry and Measurement
MATH 654: Algebra and Functions for Middle School Math
EDIS 891: Field Project Practicum
MATH 596: Mathematics Education Research (Online)
EDLF 782 Mathematics Education Leadership I
EDLF 882: Mathematics Education Leadership II
MATH 9010: History of Mathematics (via Distance Learning)
MATH 6040: Discrete Mathematics and Applications for Teachers (Online)
MATH 4625: Math for Secondary Teachers
MATH 5784: Special Topics in Algebra: Math Connects (Online)
EDCI 5784: Secondary Mathematics Education
EDCI 5764: Externship in Mathematics Education
MATH 4334: College Geometry


Undergraduate Level Courses
ELA 1699: Damned Lies and Statistics
ISHU/ISBU: Philosophy of Technology
ELA: Collect, Select, Reflect: ePortfolios
MATH 1016: Elementary Calculus with Trigonometry (online component at Math
Emporium)
MATH 1525: Calculus with Matrices
Math 1205: Calculus for Engineers
MATH 1224: Vector Geometry

Instructional Design and Development Across Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences College Fellows for new general education Engagement
courses re-design
College of Arts and Sciences Forums program for cross-disciplinary course design for
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new developmental education curriculum redesign

Design and Develop new online courses for the Bachelors of Professional Studies Allied
Health Program
Design online Faculty Focus Program for School of Continuing and Professional Studies
faculty and provide instructional design support to program faculty
Create framework and implement a design and development plan for Bachelor of
Interdisciplinary Studies faculty to integrate distance learning best practices into
curriculum
Consult with individual faculty members to advance their classroom teaching goals by
reviewing present course design, instructional and assessment methods and offer
additional and/or alternative design, instruction, and assessment methods.
Design and implement calculus reform at Virginia Tech and University of Virginia
Consult across Grounds with Schools and Departments at UVa
o School of Nursing faculty implement best practices, Instructional Design
and Training, Rural Distance Learning Grant, 2008-2014.
o Mathematics Outreach, School of Arts and Sciences, Instructional Design,
Development for Faculty, Implemention of Distance Learning,
Mathematics Statewide Initiative Distance Learning Grant, 2008-2010.
o TEMPO Reading Program, Curry School of Education, Instructional Design
Consultant, 2008-Present.
o Administration and Supervision, Curry School of Education, Instructional
Design for Academic audit from Teacher Education Accreditation Council
(TEAC), 2010-2011.
o Rural Distance Learning Grant, School of Nursing, Instructional Design
Consultant, University of Virginia, 2008-Present.
o GrandAides, Instructional Design Consultant, Medical Online Training,
University of Virginia, 2011- 2012.
o STARS Program, Instructional Design Consultant, Medical Online Guest
Speakers, University of Virginia, 2011-2012.
External Consultation
o Academic Center Design Educational Consultant, Adler University, 2015-
2016
o Game Based Learning for Competency Based Courses, Collegis Education
and Rasmussen College, 2014-Present.
o Developmental Math Program: Process Approach to Engaging Math for
Success: Online, Rasmussen College, 2012-2015.
o Center for Teaching and Learning, Instructional Design and Consultant,
Strayer, University, 2009-2011.

Faculty Development Activities
Create and lead training on the following topics:
o Faculty Focus Groups for Learning Management System re-design
o Learning Design and Technology Collaborative
o Authentic Learning Initiative
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o Active Learning Space Series

o Engaging the Learner through Online Instructional Strategies for Technology
Enhanced Learning
o How to Engage the Online Learner
o Instructional Strategies for Engaged Teaching and Learning in Online
Environment
o What is Instructional Design for Online Learning?
o Orientation to Blackboard
o Orientation UVaCollab (Sakai)
o Orientation for SCPS Faculty
o Orientation for Nursing Faculty
o Develop curriculum for, and implement, yearlong faculty online development
workshop series, Faculty Spotlight.
o Create Online Center for SCPS Faculty
o Develop faculty training for Masters of Reading Program at the Curry School of
Education Grant
o Train faculty in the design, development, and assessment of instruction to be
delivered at a distance, both web-based and via Elluminate Live synchronous
meeting tool
o Teaching with Technology (TWT) Conference, Faculty Spotlight for online
learning
Research
Active Learning Space: Measuring High Impact Practices at the College, A&S and Graduate
School, Charlottesville, VA, 2015-Present.
Estimation Calculator and Online Student Teacher Questioning Strategies, Curry School of
Education and Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville, VA, 2008-2013.
o Design and implement a strategy for online math interviews for student teachers in
the mathematics education program to pilot the estimation calculator.
Junior Research Specialist, University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research and Development
Group in the College of Education, Laboratory School Math Department, Honolulu, HI,
1991-1992.
o Project Investigator, Middle School Mathematics Project,
Developed and produced research based curriculum materials founded on research on
students mathematical thinking. This methodology included student interviews,
written assessment; inquiry- based teaching, classroom observations
o Internal Evaluator, Teacher Leadership Project, 1991-1992.
Project designed to produce a teachers guide for teacher trainers of the Algebra for
elementary school teachers course using the Hawaii Algebra Learning Project
instructional materials. Planned and developed a dissemination model that became a
model for teacher enhancement and professional development. Prepared and trained
a pilot group of teachers to carry out dissemination plan.
o Co-ordinator, Hawaii Algebra Regional Conference
o Internal Evaluator, Hawaii Algebra Learning Project Follow up course

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Academic Instructional Technology Consultation

Academic Consultant for designing a virtual faculty center for Adler University.
Academic Advisor for design and development for game-based and competency education
courses and programs for Collegis Education.
Academic Advisor and Subject Matter Expert for Developmental Education Mathematics
courses and faculty development for Rasmussen College.
Served as an academic leader and led several critical academic departments such as
online faculty management, instructional innovation, curriculum and course design,
and assessment and faculty development.

Publications

Slovin, H., Venenciao, L. Ishihara,M., Beppu, C., (2003). Reshaping Mathematics for Understanding
(RMU): Motion Geometry, Curriculum Research and Development Group (CRDG), University
of Hawaii Laboratory School. Project Director Co-Lead 1991.

Hodges, C. B., & Hunger, G. M. (2011). Communicating Mathematics on the Internet: Synchronous
and Asynchronous Tool, TechTrends, 55(5), 39-44.

Loveless, D., Sullivan, P., Dredger, K. Burns, J., Hunger, G.M. (2017). Deconstructing the Education
Industrial Complex in the Digital Age. Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration,
and Leadership (AEMAL) Book Series. (Pending Publication)

Academic Activities
22 Refereed presentations

International Presentations for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Seminar: Authentic Learning Design at
the University of Virginia in Chemistry and Physics, Invited Speaker, Seventh Congress of
Educational Innovation. National University of Honduras. Fall 2016. (300 participants).

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Seminar: Authentic Learning Design at
the University of Virginia, Invited Keynote Speaker, Catholic University, Temuco, Chile,
Fall 2015. (250 participants).

National Presentations

Introductory General Chemistry: Creating a Model for Sustainable Pedagogical
Change, Lilly Conference, Bethesda, MD, Summer 2017. (75 participants).

STEM Teaching and Learning at the College, Hubei Program from China, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Spring 2017. (40 participants).

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Physics Course Re-design: Team Based Approach, Innovative Pedagogy Summit,

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Spring, 2016. (30 participants).

Chemistry Course Re-design: Feedback during Group Testing, Innovative Pedagogy
Summit, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Spring, 2016. (60 participants).

Authentic Learning Initiative at the College, Teaching with Technology Conference,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA,Fall, 2015. (35 participants).

Team based Design in Ecology, Innovative Pedagogy Summit, University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA, Spring 2015. (25 participants).

Instructional Technology for Course Design at UVa, School of Nursing, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Fall 2014. (45 participants).

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Program: A Collaborative Initiative between
Faculty & Designers for Authentic Instruction at UVa, Association for Authentic,
Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEBL) Conference, Blacksburg, VA, Fall
2014. (22 participants).

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Program: A Collaborative Initiative between
Faculty and Designers at UVa, Sakai Conference, San Diego, CA, June 2013. (65
participants).

MOOCs and Distance Based-Learning Series: Online Learning and How to Find it at
UVa., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Clemons Library, Fall 2012.
(30 participants).

iSyllabus for One-Stop Shopping for Students at University of Virginia, Sakai
Conference, Atlanta, GA, Summer 2012. (40 participants).

Technology Enhanced Learning Program: Model for Re-designed Courses, School of
Continuing and Professional Studies, Charlottesville, VA, Summer 2012.
(100 participants).

Authentic Tasks in the Online Environment: Professionalism in Bioethics Prototype
Module, Charlottesville, VA, School of Nursing, Spring 2010. (30 participants).

Mobile Learning: Trends for the Future, UVa Mobile Technology Conference,
Charlottesville, VA, Spring 2010. (50 participants).

Teaching with Synchronous Learning Tools, ISTE Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Fall
2009. ( 20participants).

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Problem Based Learning in a Mathematics Specialist Course: Digimemos, SITE

Conference, Charleston, SC, Spring 2009. (20 participants).

Modelling The Standards with the Math Specialist Grant, NCTM, Richmond, VA, Fall
2007. (45 participants).

Math Specialist Project: A Panel Discussion of Math Specialists in the State of Virginia,
NCTM, Richmond, VA, Fall 2007. (30 participants).

On-line Research in Implications of Teaching Mathematics, NSF Composium, Stafford,
VA, Fall 2006. (25 participants).

Collaborative Learning in the Mathematics Classroom, Science and Technology
Workshop, Qatar Ministry of Education, Doha, Qatar, May 2001.(20 Participants.)

Math Connects: A State-wide Connection with Prince William County, Virginia
Department of Education, and Virginia Tech, National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM), National Conference, San Francisco, CA, April 1999.

Math Connects Orientation Distance Learning Graduate Course, Orientation Presider
and Co-ordinator, Math Emporium, Virginia Tech, Summer 1998. (82 participants)

Women in Mathematics: How to Prepare to Present a Career Day, Presenter,
International Conference of Collegiate Mathematics, New Orleans, Fall 1998. (33
participants)

Women in Mathematics- Career Day, Presenter, Committee member, and Web Survey
Designer, Math Emporium, Virginia Tech, November 1998, November 1998 and
November 2001. (125 participants)

Math Connects: A Distance Learning On-Line Course, Undergraduate Issues Seminar,
Mathematics Department, Virginia Tech, Fall 1997. (35 participants)

Assessment Alternatives in the Mathematics Classroom, Blue Ridge Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (BRCTM), Roanoke, VA, Fall 1997. (40 participants)

A Process Approach to Teaching Mathematics, Virginia Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (VCTM), Hampton Virginia, March 1996. (50 participants)

Process Questioning in the Mathematics Classroom, Blue Ridge Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Roanoke, VA, Spring 1996. (35 participants)

PBS Math Line for Middle School Math Teachers, Co-Presenter, Blue Ridge Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, Roanoke, VA, Fall 1995. (35 participants)
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A Collaborative Approach to Process Thinking in the Mathematics Classroom,
Undergraduate Issues Seminar, Mathematics Department, Virginia Tech, Fall 1994. (30
participants)

Co-operative Strategies in the Algebra Classroom: A Process Approach Using a Lab
School Model, Blue Ridge Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BRCTM), Roanoke, VA,
Fall 1993. (35 participants)

A Case Study of an Effective Austrian Mathematics Teacher Implementing his Teaching
Beliefs in an Austrian Education System, Mathematics Education Seminar, Blacksburg,
VA, 1989. (15 participants)

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University Departmental Committees

University Outreach for Online Programs, Provosts Office, University of Virginia, 2012-
Present
Distance Learning Advisory Council, UVaCollab, University of Virginia, 2008-Present
University Council of Information Technology Committee (UCIT), University of Virginia,
2008-Present
Faculty Affairs Committee, Chair, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, 2008-
Present
CLIC Advisory Council, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, 2009-Present
Implications in Mathematics Education Research Course Design, University of Virginia,
2006-Present
Leadership II Course Design, University of Virginia, VA, 2005- Present
Honour Council Committee Co-ordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University School of
the Arts, Qatar, 2000- 2001.
Faculty Affairs Committee, Coordinated and facilitated all meetings to create a faculty
senate, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, Qatar, 2000-Present
Student Advisor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, Qatar, 2000-
2001
Math Education Committee, Mathematics Department, Virginia Tech, 1995-1998
Presidential Award Selection Committee Member, Department of Education, Richmond,
VA, 1998
Math 1016 Course co-ordinator and curriculum designer for technology component and
course development, Virginia Tech, 1997-1999
Career Day Committee Member, Virginia Tech 1997-1999 & 2001-2002
Math 1016 Co-ordinator for Graduate students teaching Math 1016, Virginia Tech,
1997-1999
Masters Thesis Committee Member, Mathematics Department, Virginia Tech, 1996

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Related Academic Activities

Trained Auditor, Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) Academic On-Site
Accreditation for Education Programs, 2004

2 Certificates
o Facilitation and Mediation, Peace Center, Roanoke, VA
o Certified Mediator, Focus Group Evaluation, Action Research, Strategic Planning,
Conflict Management, Community Involvement Program, Urban Design and
Planning, Virginia Tech

Awards and Honors

School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), Faculty Ambassador, Chinese
Visiting Faculty Collaboration, 2011-2013.
Xcaliber Award, Center for Excellence and Innovative Teaching (CEIT) at Virginia
Tech. Awarded for course innovation and teaching approaches to online courses at
the Virginia Tech Math Emporium, 1998
Recognised as An Instructor Who Assisted in Student Success at Virginia Tech,
Presented by the Distinguished African American Association at Virginia Tech, 1994


Professional Affiliations
Board Member, Partners of America: Collaboration for Distance Learning for
Medical Professionals and Undergraduate Programs in Brazil, Board Member 2010-
2012
International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Adlerian Society of the United Kingdom