Presentations

• Zenigami, F. & Venenciano, L. (2016, February). Algebra concepts through modeling: Making a curriculum dynamic for students and teachers through TI-Nspire^TMPublishView^TM feature. Hands-on session at the 2016 T³ International Conference. Orlando, FL.
• Zenigami, F. & Venenciano, L. (2016, February). Blending divergent approaches to learning and teaching algebra – a case study. Regular session at the Research Council on Mathematics Learning 43^rd Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
• Venenciano, L. & Zenigami, F. (2016, February). An alternative route to bypass developmental mathematics. Regular session at the Research Council on Mathematics Learning 43^rd Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
• Venenciano, L. & Zenigami, F. (2016, January). Incorporating modeling investigations into the community college algebra curriculum. Presentation at the 38^th Annual HERA Conference. Honolulu, HI.
• Zenigami, F. & Venenciano, L. (2016, January). Incorporating problem solving tasks involving modeling to enhance student learning in algebra. Session at the 2016 Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

• Olson, J., Olson, M., Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (2015, April). Teaching and learning of algebra through models and modeling cycle. Poster session at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference. Boston, MA.
• Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., Olson, M., & Venenciano, L. (2015, April). Empowering teachers through ongoing personal self-sustaining professional development. Regular session at the 47^th National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference. Boston, MA.
• Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., & Venenciano, L. (2015, February). Teachers empowered via personal self-sustaining professional development. Regular session for the 42^nd Annual Meeting of Research Council for Mathematics Learning. Las Vegas, NV.
• Olson, J., Olson, M., Zenigami, F., Slovin, H., & Venenciano, L. (2015, February). Examining student achievement when using a modeling approach to algebra. Regular session for the 42^nd Annual Meeting of Research Council of Mathematics Learning. Las Vegas, NV.
• Venenciano, L., Olson, M., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., & Slovin, H. (2015, January). Non-remedial support of algebra students: Using technology with a modeling approach. Paper session at the 2015 International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

• Zenigami, F., Slovin, H., Olson, M., Olson, J., and Venenciano, L. (April 2014) Professional development for high school teachers implementing a curriculum focused on modeling and problem solving to support students learning of algebra. NCSM Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
• Olson, M., Zenigami, F., & Olson, J. (March 2014). Modeling Lessons for Struggling Students in Algebra 1: The TI-Nspire™ PublishView™ Feature as an Essential Tool. T³ – Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Olson, J., Olson, M., Zenigami, F., & Slovin, H. (March 2014). Impact of a Modeling Approach to Algebra on Teachers and Students. 41st Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. San Antonio, TX.
• Venenciano, L., Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, M., & Olson, J. (January 2014). Innovative Materials for Implementing a Modeling Approach to Algebra for Struggling Students. 12^th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference, Honolulu, HI.

• Olson, M. & Olson, J. (October 2013). Designing and developing a digital mathematics curriculum. Paper presented at World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2013, Las Vegas, NV.
• Olson, M., Slovin, H., Olson, J., Zenigami, F., and Venenciano, L. (June 2013), Designing a curriculum to support at-risk Algebra I Students. Pacific Circle Consortium, Honolulu, HI.
• Olson, M., Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., and Olson, J. (April 2013) A Modeling Approach to Algebra: supporting ninth-grade students in their quest for success in algebra. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Denver, CO.
• Olson, J., Olson, M., Slovin, H., Venenciano, V., and Zenigami, F. (March 2013). An innovative approach for supporting at-risk students in Algebra I. Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Tulsa, OK.
• Olson, J. and Olson, M. (March 2013). Using TI-Nspire software’s PublishView for a modeling approach to algebra. T3 – Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Venenciano, L, Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., and Olson, M. (January 2013). A Modeling Approach to Algebra. 11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference, Honolulu, HI.
• Venenciano, L., Olson, J., Olson, M., Slovin, H., Zenigami, F. Researching and designing mathematics curriculum with embedded technology. (February 2013). 2013 Hawai‘i Educational Research Association Conference. Honolulu, HI.
• Venenciano, L, Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., and Olson, M. (January 2013). Assessing the Impact of a Modeling Approach to Algebra. 11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference, Honolulu, HI.