SITE 2004--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
2004
Editors
Richard Ferdig; Caroline Crawford; Roger Carlsen; Niki Davis; Jerry Price; Roberta Weber; Dee Anna Willis
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 1059
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The Use of Interactivity in a Graduate Class: A Case Study
Murat Kahveci, Florida State University, United States
This research examines a series of presentations, given by graduate students, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a core class in a doctorate program of science education in a... More
pp. 1221-1223
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Effects of integrating a computerized information system on decision making processes in school management
Poria Kalay, Levinsky College of Education, Israel; David Chen, tel Aviv University, Israel
Computerized information systems have been developed and applied in schools throughout the world, yet there is a lack of professional literature examining the effects of these systems on... More
p. 1224
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Using Technology to enhance meaningful learning experiences in the classroom- a constructivist perspective
Jared Keengwe & David Hofmeister, Indiana State University, United States
This paper looks at various ways that educational technology tools can enhance constructivist learning environment in the classroom. Although teachers may have technical skills, they may not... More
pp. 1225-1227
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Integrating Instructional Technology: Articulating Knowledge, Skills and Affect Developmentally Throughout a Teacher Education Program
Susan Kiger & Melissa Nail, Indiana State University, United States
Abstract: To conform to the licensure directives of the State of Indiana, NETS and other standards were aligned within the scope and sequence of courses at Indiana State University through a rather... More
pp. 1228-1230
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Using Intelligent Agents to Provide Assistance to Students
Jon-David Knode, Towson University, United States
This paper demonstrates and reports on efforts to develop intelligent agent tutors which can provide 24/7 assistance to students. Educators will soon be able to utilize this emerging technology to... More
pp. 1231-1233
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Teachers + 2Learn.ca Interactive Online Tools = Extraordinary Results
Catherine Kullman, Brian Cleary & Janet Bell, TELUS Learning Connection, Canada
The TELUS Learning Connection is an educational alliance of four provincial educational partners and industry in Alberta Canada. This ongoing initiative empowers educators, through our professional... More
pp. 1234-1241
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Perceptions of Faculty and Students on the Use of Wireless Laptops
Chia-Ling Kuo, Ohio University, United States
Wireless is a new technology in schools. Numerous articles state the advantages of wireless networking on campus, but few articles analyze wireless technology from the perceptions of teachers and... More
pp. 1242-1246
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Distance Makes No Difference, using streaming video to enhance curriculum K-12
Cindy Lane, Lindbergh School District, United States
unitedstreaming™ is a video download and streaming system that instantly delivers over 2,000 educational core-curriculum digital videos and 20,000 clips. By simply searching the database, users are... More
p. 1247
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Instant Messaging and Students: Identifying the Challenges
Kevin C. Lee, Western Carolina University, United States
Abstract: Use of instant messaging (IM) software has increased dramatically in the last five years and become prevalent among middle school, high school and college students. Previous studies... More
pp. 1248-1255
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Electronic Services in University Administration
Kent Leung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Recent developments in IT coupled with the affordable price of personal computers have resulted in high penetration in broadband Internet connections amongst household users. It is the driving... More
pp. 1256-1261
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Challenges and Successes at Laptop Institutions, Part I
Gregory MacKinnon, Acadia University, Canada
We are quickly approaching a decade since the introduction of the "laptop institution" concept. A visit to the site (http://www.acck.edu/~arayb/NoteBookList.html#Acadia) provides evidence of an... More
pp. 1262-1266
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Use of Information Technology to Improve the Teaching, Learning and Coordinating Process in a Computer Fluency Course
Daniela Marghitu, Sean Meredith & Landon Zabcik, Auburn University, United States
The COMP1000, Introduction to Personal Computer Applications course is one of the largest and most important introductory courses at Auburn University. With its 2,300 annual enrollment, fifteen... More
pp. 1267-1274
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Fluency in Information Technology: The Information Technology in the Arts and Sciences Minor at Salem State College
Christopher Mauriello & Sheila Shea, Salem State College, United States
This paper presents the co-authors' collaboration in creating an interdisciplinary Information Technology in the Arts and Sciences (ITAS) minor at Salem State College. This innovative minor... More
pp. 1275-1282
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Using a Case Library to Enhance Learning in a Graduate Level Education Course on Technology Integration
Tawnya Means, Universtity of Missouri - Columbia, United States; Feng Kwei Wang, University of Missouri - Columbia, United States
Abstract: The Knowledge Innovation for Technology in Education (KITE) project seeks to assist teachers by providing access to a case library with over 800 stories of teachers' experiences with... More
pp. 1283-1285
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Expanding Technology Skills for After School Programs
Bruce Morgan, GSSW Bridge Project-Denver University, United States; Carl Reynolds, University of Wyoming, United States
Technology involves much more than computers. This philosophy was followed in planning after school enrichment activities for inner city youth. Plans were made to implement educational goals as... More
pp. 1286-1288
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Instructional Technology Improves Test Scores: Implications From Research
Peggy Milam, Media Leadership Team; Cobb County School District, United States; Betty Morris, State University of West Georgia, United States
This study will review the findings of current research showing the correlation between school library media centers, instructional technology, and student achievement test scores. The... More
pp. 1289-1294
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The Role of Computer Self-Efficacy in Technology Integration Beliefs of School Teachers in India
Aloka Nanjappa & Deborah Lowther, The University of Memphis, United States
India has carved an indelible niche in the information technology world. There is, however, a concern that unless the education and training system continues to supply high quality manpower, this... More
pp. 1295-1302
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Microskills Based Counselor Training Using Digital Video Editing Software
John Newman & Paul Abney, University of Nevada,Reno, United States
Abstract: Videotape has long been a proven tool in the field of counselor education and training. Technological advances and decreases in cost of digital video equipment and editing software... More
pp. 1303-1306
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Internet in Classrooms? An Examination of Variables Influencing a Teacher's Acceptance of the Web
Kristina Nink, Georgetown University, United States
Computer literacy is a vital skill in today's work environments. Hence, computer and Internet use is increasingly expected in classrooms around the world. However, not many teachers accept the... More
pp. 1307-1309
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Using Activity Theory Framework (ATF) to Build an Analytic Bridge Across the Atlantic: Two Cases of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integration
Tom Nyvang, Aalborg University/Iowa State University, Denmark; Natalie Johnson, Iowa State University, United States
The purpose of this paper is to show how Activity Theory Framework (ATF) was used for understanding the challenges, contradictions, and turbulences that are inevitable when institutions of higher... More
pp. 1310-1317
