Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services

Texas A&M International University Office of Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services is committed to recognizing faculty who have excelled in integrating technology within their courses. The Distance Education and Instructional Technology Committee (DEITC) is instrumental in the selection of the Instructional Technology Excellence Award and Technology Spotlight recognitions.

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Instructional Technology Excellence Award

The Instructional Technology Excellence Award (formerly the Distance Educator of the Year Award) is presented to a faculty member who has exemplified the use of technology in their teaching. The award recipient is chosen from a group of nominees by the DEITC using the following criteria:

• Integrates the use of technology in the teaching and learning process
• Use of technology in creative and effective ways to facilitate student learning
• Implements student-focused, learning-oriented innovations, and/or project-based learning activities using technology
• Inspires and works collaboratively with others
• Addresses the various types of learners including those with disabilities
• Seamlessly integrates TAMIU’s Learning Management System (LMS) to support his/her teaching to actively engage students
• Actively pursues avenues for personal continuous improvement to facilitate the uses of technology

2020 Recipient

Mr. Juan J. Arellano, Jr. (College of Arts and Sciences)

From Left to Right: Dr. Pablo Arenaz, Mr. Juan J. Arellano, and Mr. Miguel Munoa

Previous Recipients

2019 RecipientS

Dr. Heidi Landry
School of Nursing

Dr. Kameron Jorgensen
College of Arts and Sciences

2018 Recipient

Dr. Hayley Kazen
University College

2017 Recipient

Dr. Jonathan Murphy
College of Arts and Sciences

2016 Recipient

Dr. Maria Viloria
College of Education

2015 Recipient

Dr. Donovan Weight
College of Arts and Sciences

2014 Recipient

Dr. Ronald Anderson
College of Education

2013 Recipient

Dr. Kelly Frailing
College of Arts and Sciences

2012 Recipient

Dr. Frances P. Bernat
College of Arts and Sciences

2011 Recipient

Ms. Rose Saldivar
Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing

2010 Recipient

Dr. Kimber J. Palmer
A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business

2009 Recipient

Dr. Arturo Limon
College of Education

2008 Recipient

Dr. Whitney R. Bischoff
Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing

2007 Recipient

Dr. Judith A. Warner
College of Arts and Science

2006 Recipient

Dr. Dean J. Champion
College of Arts and Sciences

2005 Recipient

Dr. Ronald Anderson
College of Education

2004 Recipient

Dr. Lem Londos Railsback
College of Education

Technology Spotlight Recognitions

The DEITC recognizes faculty members that excel in the use of technology in their courses/classrooms on a monthly basis. Recognitions are announced on Blackboard and through Uconnect campus announcements. The following faculty members have been recognized.

December 2015

Dr. Deborah Blackwell
College of Arts and Sciences
for ECHO360

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February 2016

Prof. Lilia Cantu
University College
for Blackboard Instructional Partner

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March 2016

Dr. Ariadne Gonzalez
College of Arts and Sciences
for BlueJeans

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April 2016

Dr. Marcus Ynalvez
College of Arts and Sciences
for Quality Matters

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May 2016

Professional Development Participants

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June 2016

SoftChalk Boot Camp Participants

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July 2016

Virtual Engagement Boot Camp Participants

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August 2016

Blackboard Boot Camp Participants

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September 2016

Dr. Lourdes Viloria
College of Education
for Instructional Technology Excellence Award

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October 2016

Dr. Weam Al-Tameemi
College of Arts and Sciences
for International QM Association

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