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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Model of a Planning Strategy for Online Courses
Yahya Mat Som, Valdosta State University, United States
This paper is a report on the findings of a study that utilized a modified Delphi method. Forty four faculty from eleven universities participated in this study and developed a planning strategy... More
pp. 235-239
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Fostering Inquiry-Based Learning Online
Gail Matthews-DeNatale, TERC/Lesley University, United States
Because the Web is a relatively new environment for teaching and learning, the first wave of research on distance learning has centered on the larger lessons to be learned about creating successful... More
pp. 240-241
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An Online Solution to Educational Technology Leadership Certification: A Case Study
Ronald McBride, Northwestern State University, United States; Bob Gillan, Northwestern (LA) State University, United States; Frank Fuller, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, United States; Emily Tweed, Northwestern State University, United States; Karen McFerrin, Northwestern, United States
As schools continue to invest heavily in technology, more trained technology leaders are needed to manage the use of it and prepare teachers to integrate technology in the classroom. To address... More
pp. 247-254
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Learning in Online and Desktop Video Conferencing Courses: Are Some Students Plugged In and Tuned Out?
Karen McFerrin, NSU, United States; Paula Furr, Northwestern State University College of Liberal Arts, United States
According to research conducted in two studies examining incidental learning activity within a complex of asynchronous online courses and compressed desktop video courses at a mid-sized university,... More
pp. 255-259
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Tennessee Board of Regents - Regents Online Degree Programs
Carol Puryear, Bettie Phillips & Robbie Melton, Tennessee Board of Regents, United States
Tennessee Board of Regents' colleges and universities joined to offer the Regents Online Degree Programs (RODP). All the institutions are fully accredited. All thirteen TBR two-year colleges... More
pp. 260-261
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Sexual Harassment Training Online
Robert Miller, Eastern Illinois University, United States
In order to provide a better working and learning environment, and to comply with state and federal law, Eastern Illinois University requires new employees to complete a sexual harassment training ... More
pp. 262-263
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Old Ideas, New Approaches to Online Distance Learning
Keri Rogers & Charles Mize, West Texas A&M University, United States
A university in the southwestern part of the United States has developed an innovative approach to online, web-based distance learning. The program is innovative in both its philosophy and its... More
pp. 264-266
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Enriching Online Course Conferencing: Best Practices
Bruce Morgan, United States Open University, United States; Carl Reynolds, University of Wyoming, United States; Bridget Arend, University of Denver, United States
Abstract: A pervasive issue in online learning is the effective use of communications tools. In many instances, the creative uses of discussions, chats, and e-mail makes for a positive experience ... More
pp. 267-271
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Beyond the Talking Head: Active Instruction in Online Instruction
Kathryn Morgan, Bemidji State Univeresity, United States
What are the strategies for working effectively with students in online learning environments? What can educators do to stimulate meaningful student discussion? This presentation will provide... More
p. 272
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QIICC - Student Empowerment through Distance Assessment
Simon Richmond, Old Dominion University, United States; Patrick O'Shea, Brunswick County Public Schools, United States; Dwight Allen, Old Dominion University, United States
The objective for this session is to show participants a new and innovative way of involving students in the assessment process. Participants will learn how to incorporate the QIICC Analysis... More
pp. 273-274
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Elearning in Education: An Overview
Raymond Pastore, Bloomsburg University, United States
Elearning, as used in this paper refers to the use of Internet technologies to deliver instruction. This objective of this paper will be to examine the development of distance education from... More
pp. 275-276
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"From a Distance": Distance Learning Interactions
Victoria Giordano & Sam Perkins, Barry University, United States
This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on a dually listed undergraduate and graduate TESOL distance learning course. Data were collected on the students' interactions with the ... More
pp. 277-281
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Teaming: A Catalyst for Transforming Distance Education Teacher Preparation Programs
Pamela Petty, Western Kentucky University, United States
This paper explains the concept of teaming as a literacy professor, a social studies professor, a teaching and learning strategies professor and distance instructors worked together to provide... More
pp. 282-283
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Establishing a Learning Community of Media Design and Art Schools
Alexandra Preis, University of Applied Sciences Graz, Austria; Maja Pivec, Information Design, Technikum Joanneum, Graz, Austria; Heimo Müller, University of Applied Sciences Graz, Austria
In one of the literature depictions of the synergy of people and computers, the author (Pickover; Computers and the Imagination) integrates people into the electonic environments. People began to... More
pp. 284-288
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Semi-automated evaluation services in a distance education program
David Halpin, Glen Holmes & Ken Potter, Virginia Tech, United States
Effective evaluation of student work is an important and time-consuming component of distance learning programs. The authors describe the design and development of a scalable, computer-based... More
pp. 289-290
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Technology As The Classroom: Successes and Pitfalls of A District's Journey into Cyberspace
Tony Raymond & Myka Raymond, Englewood Public Schools, United States
One district has chosen to take a new approach using online curricula. This session details that district's journey into meeting the needs of traditional and non-traditional students, while trying... More
p. 291
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A Rubric to Encourage and Assess Student Engagement in Online Course Conferences
M.d. Roblyer, University of Maryland University College, United States
Although student interaction and engagement in online conference discussions is a required component of many online courses, instructors often find it difficult to determine whether or not students... More
pp. 292-296
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Structuring Distance Education to Enhance Preservice Teacher Preparation
Dina Rosen, Montclair State University, United States; Arlene Bloom, New Jersey City University, United States
This paper will consider the use of distance education as a means to (1) provide candidates with multiple experiences about which they may engage in collaborative reflection (2) provide candidates ... More
pp. 297-298
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Creating, Implementing, and Sustaining Community in an Online Distance Education Course
Paulette Robinson, David Wizer & William A. Sadera, Towson University, United States
In this presentation we will discuss some of the unique features of an online distance education course: : 1) the online course design was created in such a way to manage the information overload... More
pp. 299-300
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Distance Education: Can the Institute Affect Persistence?
Ellen Scalese, Nova Southeastern University, United States
Abstract Distance Education (DL) is the perfect solution for today's non-traditional learning. However, the attrition rate in DL environments is much higher than in "traditional classrooms". The... More
pp. 301-303