Jennifer Hoyte

Job title

• Adjunct instructor of Business
  -select- College of Adult and Professional Studies

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My name is Dr. Jennifer Hoyte. I have been teaching mathematics from the time I left high school many moons ago. Over the years, I have acquired a BSc in Mathematics, MSc in Computer Science and PhD in Mathematics Education. Now I also teach computer technology. When not working, I am usually watching TV or playing games on my phone. I love Sudoku and solving logic puzzles.

Started at Bethel

2022

Education

• The Ohio State University - B.S. in Mathematics and Computer and Information Science, 1979
• The Ohio State University - MS. in Computer and Information Science, 1980
• Florida International University - Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics, 1979

Biography

Jennifer Hoyte has completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education  with a dissertation focus on - How the Use of Subjectivist Instructional Strategies in an Eighth Grade Algebra Class Relates to Algebra Achievement and Attitude Changes Towards Mathematics. She has an EdS – Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction, a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer and Information Science with distinction in Computer Science.

Her research interests include teaching methods, technology use for Mathematics in K-12 schools and higher education, and making online mathematics courses interactive and exploratory.

She has served as Mathematics and Computer Science Lecturer, Software Developer, Research Scientist, Software Development Manager, and Director of Systems & Programming. She also owns a Computer and Management Company serving global clients in the areas of corporate training, application systems development, support and project management, documentation development and internet/intranet development and support.

She has published articles in the area of mathematics education surrounding experiences of adults in algebra courses and how online algebra can be harnessed for developmental help.  Jennifer has also collaborated in research on movement in the learning of spatial reasoning, and presentations on virtual mathematics.

Courses taught

Statistics, College Algebra, Contemporary Mathematics

Educational Technology for Teachers, Teaching Mathematics at the Primary Level

Multicultural Math Education

Computer Programming, Office Systems, Data processing Fundamentals, Advanced Programming

Design and Development of Administrator's Tools and User Interfaces to Database Systems

 

 

Awards

US Fulbright Scholar, Presidential Fellow, Webmaster of the Florida International University Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Vice-President of the College of Education Graduate Student Network, Winner of The Grace Bareis Memorial Scholarship for Mathematics and repeated Dean’s List awards.

Publications

Smith, C. P., King, B., & Hoyte, J. (2014). Learning angles through movement: Critical actions for developing understanding in an embodied activity. The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 36, 95-108. doi: 10.1016/j.jmathb.2014.09.001

Hoyte, J. (2012). Self-identified capabilities and experiences with mathematics of adults who have taken a developmental algebra course. In M. S. Plakhotnik, S. M. Nielsen, & D. M. Pane (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Annual College of Education & GSN Research Conference (pp. 74-83). Miami: Florida International University.

Hoyte, J. (2011). Mathematics: Going beyond the academic discipline. In M. S. Plakhotnik, S. M. Nielsen, & D. M. Pane (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tenth Annual College of Education & Graduate Student Network Research Conference (pp. 87-94). Miami: Florida International University.

Carpenter, S., Courtenay, B., Kassem, D., Harrison, N., Duke, C., Hill-Grey, K., Hoyte, J., Meeker, C., & Vargo, K. (2010). Book reviews. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 29(4), 503-512. doi:10.1080/02601370.2010.493439

Hoyte, J. (2010). Adults learning math online: A surprising harmony. In M. S. Plakhotnik, S. M. Nielsen, & D. M. Pane (Eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth Annual College of Education & GSN Research Conference (pp. 46-51). Miami: Florida International University.

Presentations

King, B. A., Smith, C. P., Hoyte, J., Natkin, L. W. & Garon, T. (2014). Learning Mathematics Through Embodiment: The Role of Spatial Reasoning and Gender.  2014 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, PA

Smith, C. P., King, B. A., Hoyte, J., Garon, T. & Natkin, L. W. (2014).  Embodying Mathematics From a New Angle.  Poster presentation at 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), April 3 – 7, 2014, Philadelphia, PA

King, B. & Hoyte, J. (2013).  Developing Angle Concepts In A Motion-Controlled Mathematics Learning Environment.  12th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference (SFERC), Miami, FL

Hoyte, J. (2012). Mathematics Teaching Strategies for Today’s Student. Christian Teachers Seminar. Georgetown, Guyana

Hoyte, J. (2012). Student-Choreographed Learning: A Personalized, Interactive Model - Poster presentation at 38th American Mathematical Association of Two-year Colleges (AMATYC)  Annual Conference, November 8 - 11, 2012, Jacksonville, FL.

Hoyte, J. (2012). Five Adults Speak Out About Developmental Algebra - 61st American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Annual Conference, November, 2012, Las Vegas, NV.

Hoyte, J. (Chair). (2012). Virtual mathematics - higher education for the 21st century [Symposium]. In M. S. Plakhotnik, S. M. Nielsen, & D. M. Pane (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Annual College of Education & GSN Research Conference (p. 177-181). Miami: Florida International University.

CCIRF 2011 – Community College Interdisciplinary Research Forum,
University of Michigan

Developmental Education and Access at Community Colleges
Jennifer Hoyte
Florida International University
“Making Algebra Accessible at the Community College”

CASAE 2010 – Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education,
University of Toronto
Panel II: The Meaning of Ohliger’s Social Activism for Graduate Students Today
Carolyn Meeker, Jennifer Hoyte, Cory Dawson, & Alexis Hillyard
Panel Chair: Alexis Hillyard

Professional organizations, committees, and boards

Golden Key International Honour Society

Areas of expertise

Systems Development Programming Database Systems Mathematics Workplace Technology Microcomputer Applications

Research interests

Teaching methods Technology use for Mathematics in K-12 schools and higher education Making online mathematics courses interactive and exploratory

Teaching specialty

Mathematics Computer Science

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I believe anyone can learn anything. I am here to help in whatever way I can. So, for as often as you ask, I will respond – not always with the quick solution you may desire, but with the tools for you to uncover your answers even when I'm not there.