Here is my completed application for the Louise M. Berman Fellows Award. It is the first scholarship/award application I have ever submitted. It’s pretty lengthy and will give you an idea of what to expect from a doctorate-level scholarship/award application. I feel that my proposed dissertation topic and research lends itself well to this award.
Topic: Louise M. Berman Fellows Award
KDP is honored to serve as the endowment manager for the legacy of the Louise M. Berman Fellows Fund. Dr. Berman was a longtime member of KDP and an honored Laureate. Available to one graduate student at the master’s or doctoral level. Unlike the other scholarships, this award does not require KDP membership. The purpose of this award is to advance curriculum, drive creative inquiry into the human condition, collaborate on cross-national education projects, and encourage personal growth.
Award: $2,000 for one recipient
Deadline: 04/28/2023
Are you a master’s or doctoral student? Yes or No* (Required):
Yes
Requirements
The purpose of the award is to enable fellows to conduct research that will advance the field of education to promote growth and development; promote ethical decision-making in educational settings; foster collaboration on major education initiatives to create an open dialogue among people of all races, ages, genders, and abilities; propose future direction for educational leadership in a range of settings, including KDP; and creatively explore social justice issues and the study of the human condition. Does your project fall under one or more of these goals?
Yes
Provide an explanation of your project that states the specific need, goals, anticipated outcomes, and measures of evaluation. (2500 character max with spaces)
This project investigates the use of OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a teaching assistant and study aid in educational settings. It will also explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions of its use. This study is needed because artificial intelligence-driven tools are becoming increasingly popular in education, but no empirical research is available to inform their development.
The specific goals of this study are to understand the experiences, perceptions, and opinions of students and teachers who have utilized ChatGPT as a teaching assistant or study aid. This study will be qualitative and use semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. The Technology Acceptance Model and Social Constructivist Learning Theory will be used as theoretical frameworks to guide research design and data analysis.
This study provides insights into the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI-driven tools into teaching and learning. Research findings will contribute to the growing body of knowledge about AI’s role in education. They will also inform the development of evidence-based guidelines and policies for integrating AI into education responsibly and effectively.
Data quality and relevance will be evaluated, as will the rigor of the data analysis and the contribution of the findings to the research questions. To ensure the quality of the data, the study will use a purposive sampling technique to select participants with relevant experiences with ChatGPT. In addition, the data analysis will follow a systematic and iterative coding and theme development process to ensure the rigor and trustworthiness of the findings.
In summary, this study investigates teachers’ and students’ perceptions regarding ChatGPT as a teaching assistant and study aid in educational settings. It will use a qualitative research approach and theoretical frameworks to provide insights into the potential benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI-driven tools into education. The findings will contribute to developing evidence-based guidelines and policies for the responsible and effective integration of AI-driven tools into education.
Provide your project timeline. (1500 character max with spaces)
Month 1:
Project planning and preparation Develop research questions and methodology Recruit participants for the study Set up necessary equipment and software for interviews.
Month 2-3:
Data collection Conduct semi-structured interviews with teachers and students Thematic analysis of interview data.
Month 4-5:
Data analysis Continued thematic analysis and coding Interpretation of findings in light of the research questions and theoretical frameworks.
Month 6:
Write-up and dissemination Write up research report, including literature review, methodology, results, and discussion.
Disseminate findings to relevant academic conferences and journals.
Prepare policy and guideline recommendations for the responsible and effective integration of AI-driven tools into education.
There’s always the chance that this timeline could change depending on unforeseen circumstances during the project. However, this timeline should give you a good idea of what to expect.
What is your current stage of implementation?
Identifying the issue.
Upload a detailed project budget including other financial contributors to this project. Acceptable formats .doc or .pdf
Research Materials:
- Audio recording equipment: $500 – $1,500 (depending on the quality and quantity of equipment needed)
- Transcription software and services: $2 – $5 per recorded minute. Estimate: $1,000 – $2,500 (depending on the provider and accuracy level).
- Software for data analysis: $500 – $1,000 (depending on the specific software needed)
- Institutional review board (IRB) fees: $100 – $500 (depending on the level of review required)
- Office supplies and miscellaneous expenses: $1,000
Participant Compensation:
- Gift cards: $10 – $25 per participant. Estimate: $200 – $500
Travel:
- Travel expenses for attending academic conferences and presenting research findings: $3,000
Total project budget:
$6,300 – $10,000
It’s important to note that these are just rough estimates. The actual costs of research materials and participant compensation can vary depending on a variety of factors, including study design, sample size, and the project’s specific needs.
How would this award support your project? (1500 character max with spaces)
An award of $2,000 would provide much-needed support for this project and could be used in various ways to ensure research success.
The award could be used to compensate study participants. Gift cards would be effective ways to incentivize participation and ensure high-quality data. This compensation would demonstrate that the researcher values participants’ time and efforts, leading to higher participation rates and more accurate data.
In addition to participant compensation, the award may be used to buy data analysis software or audio recording equipment. These resources can help ensure rigorous and reliable research, which is critical to any research project. Furthermore, with reliable data, more confident conclusions can be made to contribute effectively to the existing body of knowledge about AI-driven tools in education.
As a final option, the award could cover travel expenses associated with presenting research findings at academic conferences. This way, research findings can be shared with the broader research community, contributing to knowledge growth. Moreover, sharing results at academic conferences can lead to collaborations and networking opportunities.
This award would provide much-needed support for a project investigating AI-driven tools in education. This funding could help ensure the study’s success and make a big difference in what we understand about this topic, whether we use it for participant compensation, research materials, or travel expenses.
Under which area does your project align? Select all that apply.
- Further the field of education as a vehicle for providing settings in which persons may grow and change
- Collaborate on cross-national education projects designed to encourage dialogue among persons of diverse races, ages, gender, and abilities
- Search for creative ways to inquire into the human condition and to encourage ethical decision-making in all areas of life
- Propose future directions for educational leadership in a range of settings, including KDP
Explain the alignment with the area(s) selected above (1500 character max with spaces)
There are many ways in which this study aligns with the given areas.
In the first place, it’ll add to the body of knowledge about AI in education and help us come up with evidence-based policies and guidelines. Consequently, giving us new insight into how technology can help one learn and grow in different places.
A second benefit is that the study can promote dialogue between all ages, races, and genders. The perceptions and experiences of teachers and students will help us better understand how AI-driven tools affect learning. Through this, bridges can be built between groups, and mutual respect can be cultivated.
As a third benefit, the study can encourage ethical decision-making and provide insight into how technology can be used responsibly and effectively, examining the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI-driven tools into education. A broader discussion can follow about technology’s place in society and how it can help promote ethical behavior.
Finally, this study can also suggest directions for educational leadership in different settings, including KDP. It can guide education leaders and policymakers in developing effective policies and practices for integrating technology into instruction by identifying the benefits and challenges of AI-driven tools. Creating more effective, inclusive educational systems to support people’s growth and development.
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FRANK JAMISON
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 293-7815 frank@frankjamison.com
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-jamison/
- http://www.frankjamison.com
- http://www.edpsychtech.blog
Professional Summary
Student-centered educational psychology and technology doctoral student with over ten years of experience in computer science, information technology, and web design. Has proven background supporting students. Commended for sustaining an effective learning environment through prepared lab assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Excellent Multitasking Abilities
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Student Needs Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
Work History
Instructional Laboratory Technician I | 08/2022 to Current
Mt. San Jacinto College – San Jacinto, California
- Assist over 50 college students per semester in running laboratory experiments for undergraduate physics courses.
- Respond to general student questions during laboratory activities.
- Set up lab for 3 course sections per semester according to prepared schedule.
- Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Assure materials are available for upcoming lab activities.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, AC/DC electronics lab, voltage sensors, absolute pressure/temperature sensors, hi-res force sensors, and rotary motion sensors.
- Calibrate and maintain instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Associate Software Developer | 01/2019 to 06/2022
Broadridge Advisor Solutions – San Diego, CA
- Analyzed source code to identify functionality issues.
- Delivered project reports and milestone updates to supervisor.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Corrected, modified, and upgraded software to improve performance.
- Prioritized tasks and completed them in order of importance.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.
- Updated over 50 website templates in San Diego office to meet current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0 AA).
- Created tool for technical support team to update broker-dealer and compliance manager for multiple advisors increasing task performance time by over 50%.
Client Support Associate | 07/2016 to 12/2018
Broadridge Advisor Solutions – San Diego, CA
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Led department in Help Desk Incident (HDI) resolution in 2017/2018, ranking first in both calls and emails.
- Handled 6,904 total HDIs over 2017/2018 performance year, 2,243 incidents over department average of 4,661.
- Achieved highest number of phone Customer Service Satisfaction (CSAT) requests for department during 2017/2018 performance year, with 1,397 requests made and 403 returned.
- Assisted financial advisors across nation from companies such as Wells Fargo Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and New York Life to create, update, and maintain their online web presence and other digital marketing services.
- Provided critical review of Wells Fargo SRS documentation to help identify similarities and differences between two platforms in which customers had sites during 2017/2018 performance year.
- Assisted in coding of website templates for use on Broadridge DESK Support Site, coming in second in number of projects worked during 2017/2018 performance year
Office Manager | 02/2016 to 04/2016
Sierra Plumbing & Electric – Riverside, CA
- Communicated with over 20 clients daily via email and telephone.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Created, maintained, and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents increasing productivity by 10%.
- Managed accounting invoices and billings, balanced accounts, and created financial reports.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
Property Manager | 05/2002 to 08/2012
Gilbert Apartments – Hemet, CA
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Administered operations to handle the needs of more than 22 tenants across property units.
- Monitored tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
Office Manager | 01/1993 to 12/1997
TNT Constructors – Moreno Valley, CA
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
- Communicated with clients daily via email and telephone.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and kept business operating within budget for 4 years.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Created, maintained, and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents increasing office productivity by over 15%.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Obtained and reviewed construction insurance information and delivered to contract administrators.
- Managed accounting invoices and billings, balanced accounts, and created financial reports.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with over 50 vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
- Executed plans and specifications for public works bids and created addendums that accounted for changes impacting bid pricing.
Electronic Warfare Systems Helper | 02/1992 to 02/1995
California Air National Guard – March Air Reserve Base, CA
United States Air Force Reserve – Buckley Air Force Base, CO
- Installed, maintained, and repaired avionic electronic warfare equipment, electronic intercept and analysis equipment, and special purpose support equipment for over 10 aircraft.
- Upheld United Stated Air Force Reserve dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Maintained surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment for over 10 aircraft.
- Awarded National Defense Service Medal
- Awarded Air Force Longevity Service Award
Multichannel Communication Systems Operator | 05/1986 to 02/1992
United States Army – Barton Barracks, Ansbach, West Germany
California National Guard – San Pedro, CA
- Installed, tested, and operated multi-channel communications equipment, including radio communications security devices, and multiplexer equipment to achieve clearest transmission.
- Performed elementary operating checks and replaced modules as needed.
- Documented and processed over 100 incoming messages per exercise using field communication systems for supervisor review.
- Put together and configured antennas, power sources and other equipment to establish communications.
- Followed schedules and procedures for changing frequencies and cryptographic codes.
- Managed and optimized contact with dozens of other locations and hundreds of personnel conducting field operations to facilitate open and clear communication.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Awarded Army Service Ribbon
- Awarded Overseas Service Ribbon
- Awarded Good Conduct Medal
- Awarded Iron Forge I Certificate of Achievement
- Awarded Exceptional Family Member Services Commendation for Service
Volunteer Work
STEMx Expert Tutor | 03/2023 to Current
EnCorps Inc. – Los Angeles, CA
- Provide 2:1 student-to-tutor online mathematics instruction to underprivileged middle school students in the Los Angeles area.
Oregon State Policy Liason | 03/2023 to Current
American Psychological Association – Division 15
- Send out links to the division’s research-based policy briefs, specifically to state and local policy makers and their staff, as well as to professional organizations, advocacy groups, and think tanks in the state.
Classified Senate Treasurer | 09/2022 to Current
Mt. San Jacinto College – San Jacinto, CA
- Serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Senate including maintaining financial records, disbursement funds, and submitting financial reports as requested by the Senate.
- Act as chair, or coordinate with designee, for all fundraising activities.
- Produce a monthly report of income and expenses at each Senate meeting.
- Assume duties of President in the absence of President, Vice-President, and Secretary.
- Perform other duties as necessary as delegated by the President or assigned by the Classified Senate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee Member| 09/2022 to Current
Mt. San Jacinto College – San Jacinto, CA
- Assist in developing the District’s Plan in compliance with state and federal regulations, statutes, and guidelines.
- Review the implementation and progress of the Plan and recommend corrective action when necessary.
- Advise the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer in the development and presentation of annual reports to the Governing Board and Superintendent/President and respond to equal employment inquiries and concerns of all employees.
- Assist the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer in developing and coordinating information programs for District employees.
- Review and suggest revisions in services, employment policies, and other written and unwritten rules, policies, practices, and procedures that affect persons with disabilities.
- Monitor the implementation of and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Southern New Hampshire University Global Days of Service Project| 04/2023
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
- Helped support 264 families by sorting over 6,000 pounds of produce.
MATHCOUNTS Competition Series Written Round Proctor | 02/2023
MATHCOUNTS Foundation – E. San Gabriel Valley Chapter
- Continuously monitor middle school student participants during the entirety of the MATHCOUNTS E. San Gabriel Valley Chapter Competition.
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Chicago, IL | Ed.D
Educational Psychology and Technology, Expected in 09/2025
Higher Education Learning Technology Concentration
- 4.000 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: The Psychology of Learning, Culture’s Place in Learning and Technology
University of California – Davis – Davis, CA | Certificate
Web Development, 10/2022
- 3.860 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Creating Functional Websites, Web Programming with JavaScript, Server-Side Scripting with PHP, Creating Web Applications with AJAX, Database Design-Development and Management
Regis University – Denver, CO | Graduate Certificate
Full Stack + Web Development, 05/2021
- 3.917 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Web Software Development, Software Architecture & Design, Web Frameworks, Web Mobile Frameworks
Southern New Hampshire University – Hooksett, NH | Master of Science
Information Technology, 09/2019
Web Design Concentration
- 4.000 GPA
- Awarded Distinguished Scholar Certificate
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Information Technology, Object Oriented App Development, Operating Systems, Experiential Learning: Internet of Things, Information Technology Project/Team Management, Website Construction, Interface Design for Web, Telecommunications/Networking, Principles of Database Design, and Website Optimization
National University – La Jolla, CA | Bachelor of Science
Computer Science, 09/2015
- magna cum laude graduate
- 3.764 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms, Algorithm Design, Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture, Database Design, Programming Languages, Computer Communication Networks, Programming for the IT Environment, Programming in JAVA, and Systems Quality Assurance
California State University – San Bernardino – San Bernardino, CA | No Degree
Computer Engineering
- College of Natural Sciences Dean’s List Fall 2006
- College of Natural Sciences Dean’s List Winter 2007
- Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Machine Organization
Mt. San Jacinto College – San Jacinto | Associate of Science
Mathematics/Science, 05/2006
- President’s Honor List Fall 2005
- President’s Honor List Spring 2006
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
- Elected to Secretary for Student Government Association in 2005
- Relevant Coursework: C++ Programming, Networks and Data Communication
Riverside City College – Riverside, CA | Associate of Science
Natural Sciences, 01/1994
- Dean’s Honor List Fall 1992
- Elected to Historian for Associated Students of Riverside City College in 1992
- Elected to Secretary for Associated Students of Riverside City College in 1993
- Writer’s Guild President
- Awarded Writer’s Guild Outstanding Achievement Award Fall 1992
- Awarded Silver Outstanding Achievement Award Spring 1993
- Awarded Gold Outstanding Achievement Award Fall 1993
- Awarded Eye of the Tiger Award Fall 1993
Affiliations
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- American Philatelic Society (APS)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
- Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)
- Community College League of California (CCLC)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- International Artificial Intelligence in Education Society (IAIED)
- International Higher Education Teaching & Learning Association (HETL)
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (KDP)
- Society for Technical Communication (STC)
- The Planetary Society
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA)
- United States Philatelic Classics Society (USPCS)
- United States Stamp Society (USSS)
Upload file with additional supporting documents such as letters of endorsement for the project or reference letters from a supervisor or professor – acceptable forms .doc or .pdf
April 23, 2023
Dear Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society,
It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Frank Jamison for the Ralph W. Tyler Laureate Doctoral Scholarship. He is an exceptional scholar who advances the field with his teaching and service.
I know Frank from his time in my qualitative research course at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Frank first stood out when he demonstrated his deep understanding and analysis of AI tools and ChatGPT. His work in the course demonstrated understanding of research design and excellent writing ability. His papers are suitable for publication, given his advanced use of language and the skilled method in which he communicates.
His teaching skills are evident in his work as a lab technician at Mt. San Jacinto College. In this role, Frank goes above and beyond to support student academic and social-emotional outcomes. With his consistent support and teaching, he assists over 50 students in laboratory activities. He believes in the full potential of students and supports them in a holistic manner. This is also evident in his work as a StemX tutor, where he works with lowincome students to support them in developing math skills.
Frank also holds many leadership roles. In addition to his teaching position, he serves as an APA district 15 policy liaison to Oregon state, holds the senate treasurer position at Mt. San Jacinto college, and is an equal employment opportunity advisory committee member at Mt. San Jacinto college. In these roles, Frank engages in advocacy, development, implementation and evaluation of association and college initiatives. His ability to balance many roles and responsibilities is evident.
Most notable is Frank’s energy and passion for learning and supporting students in their educational paths. Frank stands out as a teacher who loves what he does and is excited to work in education and use technology to improve student outcomes.
On a personal level, Frank is a highly collaborative and respectful individual. His team approach, in addition to his commitment to students, makes him a valued team member. His knowledge of student development, coupled with his interest in evidence-based practices in education and technology, make him an outstanding candidate for the scholarship.
It is with pleasure that I recommend Frank Jamison. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Kelly Broxterman
Kelly Broxterman, Ph.D., NCSP
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
kbroxterman@thechicagoschool.edu
