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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Accommodating the Needs of International Students in Online Learning: Issues, Strategies and Research Directions
Yuxin Ma & Guolin Lai, Georgia State University, United States
Globalization of education and the emergence of online learning are two trends in American higher education. They pose new challenges to faculty members. What advices should faculty developers... More
pp. 1509-1510
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Systemic Change of the Teaching and Learning Process
Marylu Menchaca, The University of Texas at Austin, Mexico; Monica Porres & Carlos E. Gonzalez, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico; Paul Resta, The University of Texas at Austin, United States
An ongoing collaboration project between The University of Texas at Austin Learning Technology Center, the University of Minnesota Cooperative Learning Center and the Instituto Tecnológico y de... More
pp. 1511-1513
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The Application of a Western-Based Technology Model in Schools of Developing Countries: A Case Study of the United Arab Emirates
Tofi Rahal, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
As the world increasingly shifts toward globalization, constructive collaboration in exchanging ideas and expertise is becoming a necessity. Any western venture in developing countries, whether in ... More
pp. 1514-1515
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Cyberspace Gender Lessons from a Crouching Tiger
Tzong-Song Wang, Tajen Institute of Technology, Taiwan; Larry K. Bright, The University of South Dakota, United States
The pace of adoption of cyberlearning is influenced by gender factors that need to be confronted. Even in Taiwan as a semi-conductor world leader, university women in technical universities have... More
pp. 1516-1523
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Addressing Barriers of Information Technology from a Multi-National View: A New Message for Teacher Education
Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Richard Millwood, Ultralab, Anglia Polytechnic University, United Kingdom; Elizabeth Sorensen, University of, Netherlands; Daithi O Murchu, Ann FitzGibbon, Elizabeth Oldham & Eileen Freeman, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Kari Kumpulainen, University of Oulu, Finland
In the 1990s, representatives from government, business, and industry believed that students entering the workforce and beyond were not prepared adequately to deal with the technological demands... More
pp. 1524-1527
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A Comparative Study of Hispanic Students’ Achievement in Traditional In-class Courses and Internet-based Courses
Pilar Toral, University of Puerto Rico at Carolina, Puerto Rico
Numerous questions arise concerning quality and comparability of traditional in-class courses versus online courses. Although studies performed with Anglo-American students have determined that... More
pp. 1528-1535
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A Technology-based Process for Teaching Learner-centered Classroom Assessment
M. Jeanne Yanes, Ed.D., The University of Texas Pan American, United States
Ongoing assessment is crucial to align instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of Hispanic students and improve student achievement. A technology-based process for teaching learner... More
pp. 1536-1538
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Leadership and Technology: The big … well, part of the big picture.
Ian Gibson, Wichita State University, United States
pp. 1539-1542
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Infusing Technology into a Traditional Graduate School Administration Program: Challenges to Authentic Curriculum and Pedagogical Transformation
Roma Angel, John Tashner, Rob Sanders, Ralph Hall, Kenneth Jenkins, Linda O'Neal, Julie Horton, Melanie Greene, Louis Safer & Stephen White, Appalachian State University, United States
Abstract: The symposium focuses on curriculum and pedagogical issues surrounding the efforts of university faculty to transform, through technology infusion, a traditional graduate-level school... More
pp. 1543-1546
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Technology Standards for School Administrators: Perceptions of Superintendents and Technology Integration Leadership Roles
T. Colette Smith & Michael Battle, University of Southern Mississippi, United States
There is limited, if any research available demonstrating superintendents' perceptions of educational technology relative to Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA). The purpose of... More
pp. 1547-1553
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Appropriate Computer Use on Campus: University Policymakers' Perspectives
Teri Brandenburg, Mississippi State University, United States
University students, faculty, and staff have expressed concern about access to pornography on campus computers. This study is aimed at finding out the perceptions of university information... More
pp. 1554-1556
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Compressed Video + WebCT + Face-to-Face = Learning
Martha Burger & Michael Land, Midwestern State University, United States
This roundtable discussion will illustrate the use of blended instruction in an Educational Leadership course that meets face-to-face on two Saturdays; meets online throughout the course for... More
p. 1557
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Integrating Technology in Educational Leadership Master and Doctoral Programs: NETS for Administrators (NETS*A)
Mary Ann Coe & Tam Jones, Midwestern State University, United States
School administrators must play an important role in determining how well technology is used in our schools. In order for this to happen school administrators must be knowledgeable of and skillful ... More
pp. 1558-1559
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Mentorship: The key to successful longevity in educational leadership
Pamela Freeman & Michael McFrazier, Prairie View A&M University, United States
Mentoring is an invaluable tool for developing strong educational leaders who will embraces change and commit to taking risk and finally acting. Progressive school leaders realize the necessity of ... More
pp. 1560-1565
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Building a Standards Based, State-of-the Art Technology Plan
Brenda Frieden & Sue Stidham, Pittsburg State University, United States
Participants will learn a step-by-step approach to building a state-of-the-art, visionary technology plan. A unique technology plan format will be introduced linking specific goals and objectives... More
pp. 1566-1567
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Technology Leadership: State level initiatives changing the conversation about learning in Kansas through an emphasis upon leadership in a technologically rich environment.
Ian Gibson, Wichita State University, United States; Steve Wyckoff & Mike Cook, ESSDACK, United States
State level technology leadership initiatives in Kansas have created a new level of conversation about learning-an alternative mental model-designed to replace worn out notions now over two... More
pp. 1568-1575
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Online or Face-To-Face: How to Deliver Professional Development
Robert Graham, St. John's University, United States
Over the course of the last several years a debate has ensued over the effectiveness of online instruction versus its more traditional face-to-face counterpart. Does professional development,... More
pp. 1576-1580
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The Certainties and Uncertainties of Answers to Legal Issues Confronting School Administrators Regarding Student Use of the Internet and Other Comptuer Technologies
Ralph Hall, Appalachian State University, United States
Abstract: This paper reviews the current legal issues confronting public schools in the use of the Internet and other computer technologies. It discusses what administrators and teachers should... More
pp. 1581-1586
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Diversity, Case Study Perspectives and School Administration
Julie Horton, Roma Angel & Melanie Greene, Appalachian State University, United States
Abstract; Learning cannot occur in isolation but requires active participation among people, their cultures and tools (Salomon & Perkins, 1998). When teaching/learning in the area of diversity,... More
pp. 1587-1589
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Creating an On-line Learning Module on Data Driven Decision Making
Ken Jenkins, Appalachian State University, United States
The model presented is one example of a module developed to demonstrate the impact of technology on accessing data for understanding so that meaningful instructional decisions for student... More
pp. 1590-1594
