Transformational & Innovation in Technology & Teaching

John Cindric; Natalie Abell

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 2499–2502

Abstract: Guided by a vision of teaching and learning in a dynamic, responsive environment, The University initiated a transformational change focused on teaching, learning and technology. This presentation will provide university faculty and their ...

Topics: Change, Faculty, Professional Development, Learning Outcomes

Online Certification Process for Faculty: A Response to HLC

Corey Lee; Natalie Abell

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1238–1243

Guided by a vision of teaching and learning in a dynamic, responsive environment, the University of Findlay has just completed the fourth year of transformational change focused on teaching, learning and technology. The change has been supported by ...

Topics: Faculty, Educational Technology, Change

Student Focus: Efficacy of the online learning environment for varying generations

Natalie Abell; Jens Hatch

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2012 (Oct 09, 2012) p. 1740

The recent economy in the U.S. and the resulting employment problems have sent many students back to school to change careers or to further their existing career by engaging in graduate studies. Today’s online students are varied: some are born in a ...

Developing, Facilitating and Assessing Engaging Online Courses

Corey Lee; Natalie Abell

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2577–2581

The University of Findlay has recently completed a four-year PT3 project, focused on a campus-wide transformation in teaching, learning and technology. A major focus of this project was teaching and learning online. This presentation will introduce...

Transforming Pedagogy: Innovation Though Faculty Partnerships

Jens Hatch; Brian Reynard; Natalie Abell

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1203–1207

In 2001, the administration and faculty at The University of Findlay made a commitment to actively pursue curricula that view communication and multimedia technologies as indispensable tools facilitating inquiry-based, experiential, and dynamic...

Topics: Educational Technology, Faculty

Essential Attributes for Online Success: Student Learning Preferences and Faculty Teaching Styles

Natalie Abell; Melissa Cain; Cheng-Yuan Corey Lee

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 15, No. 4 (2016) pp. 401–422

This article describes a pilot study that tested a new instrument to identify the Learning Preferences of students in online classes at a mid-western university. The authors developed the instrument and associated tips for online learners based upon ...

Consider Your Style ~ A Customized Self-assessment Tool for Teaching Effectiveness in Online Environments

Natalie Abell; Corey Lee; Melissa Cain; Heather Wulff

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 2404–2409

This Best Practice presentation will share the third phase of a research study. Phases I & II were devoted to student online learning preferences. Phase III investigates the teaching styles of faculty in online environments. In a pilot test, a...

Learning Attributes Essential for Online Success: An Instrument for Assessing and Supporting Students

Natalie Abell; Cheng-Yuan 'Corey' Lee; Melissa Cain; Heather Wulff

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 589–594

This Best Practice presentation is the second phase of a research study investigating the learning attributes of online students. Phase 1 results, presented at E-Learn 2006, identified and verified the factors important for online success. Phase 2...

Learning Attributes Essential for Online Success: An Instrument for Assessing and Supporting Students

Cheng-Yuan Lee; Natalie Abell; Melissa Cain; Brian Bender

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 701–706

This Best Practice presentation will introduce and report on the development and pilot testing of a new instrument that assesses a student's learning attributes and provides individualized recommendations necessary for their success in an online...

Digital Natives and Immigrants: Meeting the varied generational needs of online students

Natalie Abell; Cheng-Yuan (Corey) Lee; Jens Hatch

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 870–871

Today’s students are born and raised in a media-rich, networked world with almost infinite possibilities. However, their digital lifestyle is about more than just cool gadgets; it is also about engagement, socialization, entertainment, and...

Transformation and Collaboration: Mentoring Relationship in Teaching, Learning and Technology

Natalie Abell; Skip Cindric; Jens Hatch; Brian Reynard; Scott Waring

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2762–2766

The focus of the presentation is a year-long mentoring relationship formed between The University of Findlay and The University of South Florida, Saint Petersburg. Established between two universities within the context of the larger project, the...

Topics: Change, Teachers, Educational Technology, Mentoring, Faculty