Thompson, Virginia
Assistant Professor
Mathematics and Computer Science
Phone: 718-262-2548
Office Location: AC-2D03
VThompson@york.cuny.edu
| Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mondays & Wednesdays | 2pm - 3pm |
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdD | Teachers College Columbia University | Mathematics Education | 2009 |
| MA | Teachers College Columbia University | Mathematics Education | 2000 |
| BS | CUNY York College | Mathematics | 1998 |
Areas of Expertise
- Open Education Resources (OER)
Open Pedagogy
Teaching and Learning Online
Computer Algebra Systems
Articles in Field Of Expertise
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Thompson, V. & McDowell Y.. "A case study comparing student experiences and success in an undergraduate mathematics course taught online, blended, and face-to-face." International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 7(2) April 2019: 116-136.
Thompson, V. & Wallach, P.. "Increasing the Open Education Resources Capacity of Precalculus Courses at York College and Queensborough Community College." International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 11(3) March 2023: 554-569.
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Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances
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" Open Pedagogy implemented in Mathematics at York " December 10th, 2020: Center for Teaching, Learning and Educational Technologies (CTLET) at York College.
" Embracing Open Pedagogy in Mathematics " October 29th & 30th, 2020: CUNY: OER to Open Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning Empowered.
" Increasing the OER Capacity of Precalculus Courses at York College & Queensborough Community College " May 10th, 2019: CUNY Coordinated Undergraduate Education (CUE) Conference.
" Zero Cost TextBooks " October 11th, 2019: Mathematics Department Faculty members and Students.
" Mathematical Resources Available to Students " March 22nd, 2018: Mathematics Department Faculty members.
" Promoting Student Engagement in Online Mathematics Courses " November 11th, 2017: First Northeast RUME One-day conference.
" Teaching Math 119 at York " October 13, 2015: Mathematics Department Faculty members.
" Effective Teaching Strategies with Computer Algebra Systems " May 9th, 2014: CUNY Mathematics Conference.
" Teaching and Learning Mathematics Online " May 8th, 2013: Mathematics Department Faculty and Students.
" How to Host a Successful Conference at York College " January 18th, 2013: Prof. 201 Faculty Development Workshop.
" Technology in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics " October 27th 2011: Mathematics Department Faculty members.
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships
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Teachers College, Columbia University Minority Scholarship: 2005-2009.
City of New York, Mayor’s Excellence in Technology Award: 2001.
Grants-In-Aid
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CUNY, Office of Research, Impact of fine particulate matter on COVID-19 deaths in proximity to two airports in New York City. 2021-2022: $38,084.
PSC-CUNY, Embracing Open Pedagogy in Precalculus: A case study. July 2021: $3,499.45.
PSC-CUNY, Exploring Open Education Resources in Pre-Calculus. July 2019: $3,499.52.
CUNY Collaborative Open Educational Resources in STEM (COERS) Program, Increasing the OER Capacity of Pre-Calculus Courses at York College & Queensborough Community College. March 2018: $10,000.00.
PSC-CUNY, A case study comparing student experiences and success in an undergraduate mathematics course offered through online, blended, and face-to-face instruction. July 2017: $3,499.02.
Offices Held In Professional Societies
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Member, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education: .
Other Professional Activities and Public Service
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Career Day Speaker for the Queens High School for the Sciences at York College: Spring 2017.
