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The Global Systems Analysis and Simulation (GLOSAS) Project, and the Global Lecture Hall (GLH) Operating at the Orlando ICEM Conference
John Bell
Educational Media International Vol. 30, No. 1 (1993)
Introduces two articles which describe an interactive video conference between North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Scandinavia as part of the International Council for Educational Media (ICEM) 1992 conference. (EAM)
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Prerequisites for Psychological Involvement with Robotic Telepresence
John Bell
Global Learn 2016 (Apr 28, 2016) pp. 440–446
Efforts to include people who are physically distant in a face-to-face session have their roots in the use of the speakerphone, while recent improvements in technology have made it possible to take these efforts dramatic steps farther, using video...
Topics: Blended Learning
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Attitudes toward Computers in High School Mathematics Courses (1)
John K. De Blassio; Frederick H. Bell
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 12, No. 1 (1981) pp. 47–56
A study of student attitudes towards computers in a mathematics class found significantly positive relationships between such use and their attitudes towards mathematics, the instructional setting, achievement in mathematics and programing, and...
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Synchromodal Classes: Designing for Shared Learning Experiences Between Face-to-Face and Online Students
John Bell; Sandra Sawaya; William Cain
International Journal of Designs for Learning Vol. 5, No. 1 (Jun 09, 2014)
This paper introduces the efforts of the CEPSE/COE Design Studio at Michigan State University to design and implement synchromodal classes for the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) Ph.D. program. Synchromodal classes refer to...
Language: English
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Introducing the Role of a Technology Navigator in a Synchromodal Learning Environment
John Bell; William Cain; Sandra Sawaya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1629–1634
This paper introduces the new role of Technology Navigator to support instructors with the particular challenges of teaching face-to-face and online students in the same section at the same time. This role includes the technology tasks often...
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Toward a Framework of Embodiment and Social Presence in Synchronous Hybrid Learning Environments: An Instructor Perspective
Cui Cheng; John Bell; Haixia Liu
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 1374–1383
Synchronous hybrid learning environments refer to contexts where remote participants join face-to-face classes in real time through the use of synchronous interaction technologies. Universities are increasingly implementing such learning...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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Instructional Psychology vs Instructional Technology: Is There a Difference?
John P. Dolly; Margaret E. Bell
Educational Technology Vol. 19, No. 5 (May 1979) pp. 23–24
Challenges the use of the term instructional psychology by those involved in instructional technology and discusses the lack of an adequate definition of instructional psychology. (RAO)
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Vicher: A Virtual Reality Based Educational Module for Chemical Reaction Engineering
John T. Bell; H Scott Fogler
Computer Applications in Engineering Education Vol. 4, No. 4 (1996) pp. 285–96
A virtual reality application for undergraduate chemical kinetics and reactor design education, Vicher (Virtual Chemical Reaction Model) was originally designed to simulate a portion of a modern chemical plant. Vicher now consists of two programs:...
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Introducing the Linked Classroom Model in a Synchromodal Learning Environment
William Cain; Sandra Sawaya; John Bell
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) p. 256
Typically, learning environments fall into one of three modes: face-to-face, online, and alternating face-to-face and online (i.e., blended) instruction. In Synchromodal Learning Environments, face-to-face and online modes are combined. As members ...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Distance/Flexible Education
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Supporting Diffusion: Engaging the Innovation-Decision Process for Synchromodal Class Sessions
William Cain; John Bell; Sandra Sawaya
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) p. 851
This best practices paper describes activities and initiatives that engage the innovation-decision process associated with a teaching and technology innovation (known as synchromodal class sessions) at the College of Education at a large Mid-western ...
Topics: Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Information Technology Diffusion/Integration
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Using Digital Video to Re-Think Teaching Practices
Mark Girod; John Bell; Punya Mishra
Journal of Computing in Teacher Education Vol. 24, No. 1 (2007) pp. 23–29
Video is a powerful medium for communication and learning. With increased accessibility to digital video production equipment, an important question is what role teacher production of video might have in teacher education. Using the lens of design...
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Introducing the Enhanced Personal Portal Model in a Synchromodal Learning Environment
Sandra Sawaya; John Bell; William Cain
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1349–1355
Traditional learning environments typically consist of face-to-face instruction, online instruction, or a combination of both approaches. The Educational Psychology and Educational Technology Ph.D. program at a large Midwestern university; however, ...
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Innovating the Hybrid Small Group Model in a Synchromodal Learning Environment
William Cain; Sandra Sawaya; John Bell
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1333–1339
This best practices paper will discuss the process of refinements and adjustments made by the instructional design team during the implementation of a Synchromodal Learning Environment for multiple hybrid small group interactions and discussions. A...
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The Use of Rewards in Instructional Digital Games: An Application of Positive Reinforcement
John Malala; Anthony Major; Jose Maunez-Cuadra; Pamela McCauley-Bell
Annual Conference of the International Academy of Business Disciplines 2007 (Mar 29, 2007)
The main argument being presented in this paper is that instructional designers and educational researchers need to shift their attention from performance to interest. Educational digital games have to aim at building lasting interest in real world...
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From 2D to Kubi to Doubles: Designs for Student Telepresence in Synchronous Hybrid Classrooms
John Bell; William Cain; Amy Peterson; Cui Cheng
International Journal of Designs for Learning Vol. 7, No. 3 (Nov 30, 2016)
This paper introduces the efforts of Michigan State University’s Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education/College of Education (CEPSE/COE) Design Studio to utilize robotic telepresence devices in synchronous hybrid learning classes...
Language: English
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Flexible Delivery Damaging to Learning? Lessons from the Canterbury Digital Lectures Project
Tim Bell; Andy Cockburn; Bruce McKenzie; John Vargo
EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 117–122
Preparing courses for flexible delivery and distance education is normally a timeconsuming and expensive process. This paper describes the design and evaluation of a system that automatically captures and indexes audio and video streams of...
Topics: Students, Social Studies, Distance Education
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Living the Digital Divide: Technology Infusion as One Goal of an Urban Middle School Restructuring Project
John Fischer; Savilla Banister; Dennis Iffland; Doug Bell
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3181–3182
Ravine Junior High School reflects key aspects of the "Digital Divide" and provides an opportunity to investigate how that divide might be dealt with. We define digital divide as the inability to use technology to its fullest in schools populated by ...
Topics: Schools, Digital Divide, Students, Middle School Education
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Aiming for Inquiry: A Deep and Wide View of Exemplary Strategies for Preparing Teachers to Teach for Inquiry
Philip Molebash; Bernie Dodge; John Lee; Joe Garofalo; Randy Bell; Carl Young
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 3907–3910
Of the valleys and peaks of learning experiences, inquiry could be considered the Mount Everest. In the battle to increase student engagement and achievement, there has been a clear shift in the goals of learning—a direction in which authentic...
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What We’ve Got Here is Failure to Communicate: Social Media Best Practices for Graduate School Programs
Joshua Rosenberg; Colin Terry; John Bell; Virginia Hiltz; Tracy Russo; The EPET Social Media Council
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 1340–1345
There is a need to investigate the role of, and best practices for, social media use in graduate school programs from an institutional perspective. Graduate students and faculty in the Michigan State University Educational Psychology and Educational ...
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A Continuing Educational Initiative to Develop Nurses' Mental Health Knowledge and Skills in Rural and Remote Areas
Esther Chang; John Daly; Pamela Bell; Tracey Brown; Jan Allan; Karen Hancock
Nurse Education Today Vol. 22, No. 7 (2002) pp. 542–51
Australian nurses (n=202) participated in mental health continuing education delivered via distance methods and regional workshops in rural areas. The majority increased content knowledge and thought audio- and videotapes were effective despite...
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Expanding Literacy for Learners with Intellectual Disabilities: The Role of Supported eText
Karen H. Douglas; Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone; Virginia Bell; Cara Meade
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 24, No. 3 (2009) pp. 35–44
A series of single-subject experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of presentational, translational, illustrative, instructional, and summarizing supports on the reading and listening comprehension of students with moderate intellectual...
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The Effectiveness of Electronic Text and Pictorial Graphic Organizers to Improve Comprehension Related to Functional Skills
Karen H. Douglas; Kevin M. Ayres; John Langone; Virginia Bell Bramlett
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 26, No. 1 (2011) pp. 43–56
This study evaluated the effects of a computer-based instructional program to assist three students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in using pictorial graphic organizers as aids for increasing comprehension of electronic text-based...
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Aiming for Inquiry: A Deep and Wide View of Exemplary Strategies for Preparing Teachers to Teach for Inquiry
Philip Molebash; Bernie Dodge; John Lee; Joe Garofalo; Randy Bell; Carl Young
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 3911–3914
Of the valleys and peaks of learning experiences, inquiry could be considered the Mount Everest. In the battle to increase student engagement and achievement, there has been a clear shift in the goals of learning—a direction in which authentic...
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Design Guidelines for Graduate Program Social Media Use
Joshua M. Rosenberg; Colin A. Terry; John Bell; Virginia Hiltz; Tracy E. Russo
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 60, No. 2 (2016) pp. 167–175
Social media provides a promising platform for members of informal and formal educational communities to build community, collaborate, and support institutional goals such as student recruitment. Despite burgeoning research on the educational uses...
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Synchronous Hybrid Learning Environments: Perspectives on Learning, Instruction, and Technology in Unique Educational Contexts
William Cain; John Bell; Cui Cheng; Sandra Sawaya; Amy Peterson; Brian Arnold; Jon Good; Valerie Irvine; Richard McCue; Tatiana Little
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 205–210
This symposium addresses issues related to teaching and learning in synchronous hybrid environments (previously synchromodal learning environments). Synchronous hybrid environments are technology-rich learning environments that enable online and...
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Synchronous Hybrid Learning Environments: Perspectives on Learning, Instruction, and Technology in Unique Educational Contexts
William Cain; John Bell; Cui Cheng; Sandra Sawaya; Amy Peterson; Brian Arnold; Jon Good; Valerie Irvine; Richard McCue; Tatiana Little
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 211–216
This symposium addresses issues related to teaching and learning in synchronous hybrid environments (previously synchromodal learning environments). Synchronous hybrid environments are technology-rich learning environments that enable online and...
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Introducing the First Hybrid Doctoral Program in Educational Technology
Matthew J. Koehler; Andrea L. Zellner; Cary J. Roseth; Robin K. Dickson; W Patrick Dickson; John Bell
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 57, No. 3 (March 2013) pp. 47–53
In 2010 Michigan State University launched the first hybrid doctoral program in Educational Technology. This 5-year program blends face-to-face and online components to engage experienced, working education professionals in doctoral study. In this...
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Community Development of a Philosophy-in-Practice for a Networked Learning Module
Gale Parchoma; Shaunna Joannidou; Justin Bonzo; Chrysoula Themelis; Alex Bell; Jane Davis; Hans Oberg; Debbie Prescott; Enda Toumey; John Wilkinson; Mark Lawson; Barry Avery
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (Oct 26, 2009) pp. 3055–3060
This roundtable discussion is based on the development a philosophy-in-practice for one module in a doctoral programme, focusing on researching groups and communities in technology enhanced/networked learning environments. The discussion will open...