SITE 2002--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
2002
Editors
Dee Anna Willis; Jerry Price; Niki Davis
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 878
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Rhetorical Approach to Assessing Online Discussion
Duane Graddy, Middle Tennessee State University, United States
A key element in successful online learning is full and fruitful participation of learners in group discussions. These collaborative forums provide the basis for devising shared goals, encouraging ... More
pp. 173-174
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Reeducating the Professor and the Student: Lessons Learned from Distance Education Classrooms
Sara Olin Zimmerman, John Tashner & Melanie Greene, Appalachian State University, United States
This study attempted to examine the relationship between teachers and students in distance education classes taught by university faculty from the college of education. Graduate students who were ... More
pp. 175-179
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Using a Centralized Web Site to Support Distance Learners
Stephanie Scheer, Barbara Lockee & David Halpin, Virginia Tech, United States
Supporting students at a distance can be quite a challenge, especially for programs that are completely web-based. Many times instructors must be responsible for providing not only instructional... More
pp. 180-181
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The Professional Development Series: Web-based Staff Development for K-12 Teachers
Lisa A. Heaton, Marshall University Graduate College, United States; Lisa A. Washington, Rockman Et Al, United States; Rudy Pauley, Marshall University Graduate College, United States
The Professional Development Series was initiated during the Spring 2001 semester for the purpose of providing staff development courses to in-service teachers across the state. Courses are web... More
pp. 182-183
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Constructing the Online Learning Community: An Examination of Reader Response as a Mechanism for Scaffolding
Kelly Frankum & Jeannine Hirtle, The University of Texas at Arlington, United States
Studies on the pedagogical implications for integration of technology within teacher preparation courses are emerging in a time when national surveys (Milliken 2000, ISTE 1999) decry the lack of... More
pp. 184-189
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Bridging Craft and Academic: A Demonstration of Web-Based, Problem Based Learning Training Materials
Sarah Hough, Stacey Kyle, Michael Gerber & Jill Leafstedt, University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
Come and learn about a multi-media web based learning tool -- built on a constructivist (problem based learning) approach--designed for use in teacher development. Objectives and Overview The... More
pp. 190-191
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Internet Tools for Scientific Inquiry and Pathways to Reform
Louis Lanunziata & Richard Huber, University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States
This interactive session/demonstration will present a case for using interactive Internet resources as tools for facilitating inquiry-based science instruction, as called for in the National... More
pp. 192-193
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Differential Characteristics of Students in On-Line vs. Traditional Courses
Elizabeth Downs & Stephen J. Jenkins, Georgia Southern University, United States
On-line offerings of courses have increased exponentially. Efforts to meet the needs of diverse, non-traditional students have created a market for instruction that can be delivered in flexible... More
pp. 194-196
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The Learning to Teach with Technology Studio: Demonstration of a state-of-the-art Web-based Professional Development system for teaching K-12 technology integration
Carolyn Scholten & Jamie Kirkley, Indiana University, United States
In this demonstration, participants will examine an existing online professional development system for preK-12 technology integration and explore key issues related to designing this type of a... More
pp. 197-198
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European Computer Driving License Online Course
Karel Kveton, Czech Technical University in Prague, United States
The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) is the European-wide qualification, which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. The UNESCO International Centre for... More
pp. 199-200
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Diversified Instructional Modality System for Learning Transfer
Doo Lim, University of Tennessee, United States
Transfer of learning in online learning environment has become an emerging issue in colleges and universities as more institutions try to develop and deliver instructions online. In an effort to... More
pp. 201-202
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The Question of Quality: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Distance Education
John Burton, D. Michael Moore & Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech, United States; Harold Daniels, East Tennessee State University, United States
Determining the effectiveness of distance-delivered courses and programs is important not only from an instructor's perspective, but a necessary function for many stakeholders involved in the... More
p. 203
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Accessibility Concerns for Distance Education
Lisa Lundy, University of Florida, United States
As cutting-edge technology, such as the World Wide Web and online conferencing systems, enable universities to offer distance education courses to a diverse population, it becomes increasingly... More
p. 204
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The Significant Challenge That Distance Learning Represents to Educators
John Morris & Michael Scheuermann, Drexel University, United States
Distance education, e-learning, Web-based courses, etc. represent opportunities for educational institutions, faculty, and students. There is no doubt about that, assuming that these myriad... More
pp. 205-209
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Supporting Teachers in Active Online Learning Environments
Doug MacLachlan, Chinook College, Calgary Board of Education, Canada
This paper describes a professional development path designed to support teachers as they shift from the traditional teaching environment to one that incorporates a virtual component. Several key ... More
pp. 205-209
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Different Assessment Methods for Deaf and Hearing On-Line Learners
James Mallory, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
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pp. 210-214
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Electronic Conferencing in the Classroom
Kathryn Schmitz & James Mallory, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
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pp. 215-219
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Instructional and Delivery Technologies for Deaf and Hearing Students
James Mallory, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States; Gary Long, NTID at RIT, United States
Abstract was uploaded. PLEASE IGNORE A PREVIOUS SUBMISSION WITH THE SAME TITLE AND AUTHORS. THIS IS THE CORRECT PAPER. THANKS! More
pp. 220-224
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Integrating Multimedia and Video Streamed Instruction into a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Classroom
James Mallory, Harry Lang, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
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pp. 225-229
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Synchronous, Remote, Internet Conferencing with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
James Mallory, Harry Lang, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
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pp. 230-234