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Mathematics Video Cases: What Technology They are Using and How
Jiahong Li; James, A. Middleton
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 4468–4470
This paper discusses how to build a scaffold for pre-service teachers to obtain valuable information from digital video cases. In particular, we explore the use of patterns of behavior among the different lessons, and why the edited video will be...
Topics: Teachers, Mathematics, Video
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Shopping for Technology
James A. Middleton; Alfinio Flores; Jonathan Knaupp
Educational Leadership Vol. 55, No. 3 (1997) pp. 20–23
To avoid underuse, inaccessibility, and obsolescence when choosing, purchasing, and using technology, educators should maximize the number of students sharing machines, build technology into the curriculum, ensure continuous accessibility, network...
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Listserv as Journal: Computer-based Reflection in a Program for Preservice Mathematics and Science Teachers
Michael D. Piburn; James A. Middleton
International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education 1997 (January 1997)
Teacher Education for Arizona Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) is a technology-based program for preparing scientists and mathematicians for a career in middle school teaching. The metaphor of "reflective practitioner" guided the design and delivery...
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Challenges in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Elementary Settings with Math Instruction Using Learning Technologies
Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh; James A. Middleton
Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education Vol. 38, No. 2 (June 2006) pp. 101–143
This research effort reports the findings of an empirical study focusing on the ways in which technological tools are implemented specifically in mathematics education in a Title I school. The purpose was to identify the perspectives and actions of...
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Using a Functional Approach to Change Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Mathematics Software
Terri L. Kurz; James A. Middleton
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 39, No. 1 (2006) pp. 45–65
This study examined the structure of two preservice teachers' understandings of educational software in mathematics using repertory grid techniques. Specifically, the study focused on how teacher educators can enable preservice teachers to discern...
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Promoting Critical-Thinking Dispositions by Using Problem Solving in Middle School Mathematics
Lars F. Leader; James A. Middleton
RMLE Online: Research in Middle Level Education Vol. 28, No. 1 (2004) pp. 1–13
This review of research generates principles for the design of instructional programs that foster critical-thinking dispositions. The dispositional aspect of critical thinking may be considered part of attitudinal memory, readily activated if...
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Interactive versus Observational Learning of Spatial Visualization of Geometric Transformat
Glenn Gordon Smith; James A. Middleton
Australian Educational Computing Vol. 18, No. 1 (June 2003) pp. 3–10
This study compared interaction with a computer vs. observation as learning situations for low and high ability student's learning of spatial visualization and geometric transformations. Thirty-two fifth grade boys took the Differential Aptitude...
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A Taxonomy of Technological Tools for Mathematics Instruction
Terri L. Kurz; James A. Middleton; H. Bahadir Yanik
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 5, No. 2 (2005) pp. 123–137
The potential to use mathematics-based software as a tool to enhance student thinking and development is discussed and a taxonomy of tool categories is outlined. Briefly, there are five categories of tool-based mathematics software that can be used ...
Topics: Technology integration, Integration, Mathematics, teaching, Curriculum, Pedagogy, Inclusive Education
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Scholarly Electronic Journals: Economic and Technical Issues
Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh; Gene V. Glass; Sandra Andrews; James A. Middleton; Tara A. Jennings; Aisling Leavy
1995 Annual National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), 2000 (Feb 17, 2000)
This paper discusses scholarly communication and the emergence of electronic journals. Scholarly electronic journals are expanding their influence. Currently, about 70 peer-reviewed scholarly journals in education are freely available through the...
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Integration of Technology, Science, and Mathematics in the Middle Grades: A Teacher Preparation Program
Alfinio Flores; Jonathan E. Knaupp; James A. Middleton; Frederick A. Staley
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 2, No. 1 (2002) pp. 31–39
How middle grade teachers in science and mathematics are prepared should be consistent with the vision of what and how students should learn mathematics and science, in particular the integration of these two fields. In this article a teacher...
Topics: Integration, Mathematics, Science, Middle School Education, Students