10:38 a.m., May 18, 2007--UD's Exemplary Use of Technology in Teaching contest seeks to identify and reward faculty for incorporating technology into their teaching to enhance their students' learning experience.

This year's three winners, announced May 18, will each receive $500 to use for professional development or to support their efforts with technology in teaching.

Those honored include:

• Dorrie Deluca, assistant professor of accounting and management information systems, for Database Design and Implementation;
• Mark Serva, assistant professor of accounting and management information systems, for Information Technology Applications in Management; and
• Jingyi Yu, assistant professor of computer and information sciences, for Computer Graphics.

Honorable mention goes to Nancy Edwards, instructor in individual and family studies, for Technology and Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Education. She will receive a professional development award of $100.

The projects were evaluated based on criteria set by a panel of judges from various University units. The winners will showcase their award-winning projects at the 2007 Summer Faculty Institute from 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, June 18, in 127 Memorial Hall. Attendance is open to the entire campus community. Registration is required and seats are limited, so register early using the Professional Development Calendar.