Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Mar 25, 2024
Editors
Jake Cohen; Gina Solano
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 412
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Course Learning Outcomes Attainment in Polytechnic Institutions of India
C S Rajeshwari Shivagunde, Anjali Potnis & Ramesh B Shivagunde, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Bhopal, India
Ever since India has become the permanent signatory member of the Washington Accord since 2014, India has started implementing Outcome Based Education (OBE) in higher technical education programs... More
pp. 1123-1131
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Total Quality Management through Quality Circles in Technical Institutions of India
Ramesh Shivagunde, C. S. Rajeshwari C. S. Rajeshwari & Anjali Potnis, National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training & Research Bhopal India, India
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the experiences of various technician Institutions in India, which have managed institutional-level total quality change successfully, during this decade. ... More
pp. 1132-1138
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Assessing Latent Variables: A Procedural Analysis of a Technology Usage Instrument
Janice Thompson, University of North Texas, United States
Data were collected from 101 subjects from the United States public to query an individual’s usage of technology and demographics, e.g., age, gender, region, and income. The data collection... More
pp. 1139-1147
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Technology-supported Interdisciplinary Learning: A Systematic Literature Review of Empirical Studies in China Over the Past Decade
Jing Wang, Department of Education Information Technology, East China Normal University, China; Mingzhuo Liu, School of Open Learning and Education, East China Normal University, China
In the context of increasing knowledge integration and the complexity of social issues, interdisciplinary learning has become a crucial means of cultivating talents adaptable to future societal... More
pp. 1148-1157
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Conceptualizing STEM Mindsets: Reflections from a Scoping Review
Jane Batham, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Early years teachers with positive STEM mindsets are more likely to implement innovative pedagogies in mathematics, science and technology and inspire positive student attitudes through effective... More
pp. 1158-1167
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Development of XR-based science simulation content
Yura Jeong, Seonyul Lee & Jeeheon Ryu, Department of Education, Chonnam National University, Korea (South)
The use of simulation in STEM education is particularly important in science education. In many science subjects, laboratory exercises allow students to apply learned concepts and gain practical... More
pp. 1168-1172
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STEM Engagement Teaching and Learning Opportunities During the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Gerald Knezek, University of North Texas, United States; Curby Alexander, Texas Christian University, United States; Rhonda Christensen, Institute for Integration of Technology into Teaching & Learning, United States; Samson Lepcha, University of North Texas, United States; Carolyn Ng, NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center, United States
The total solar eclipse crossing the USA on April 8, 2024 will create a teaching and learning opportunity for viewers that will not be repeated until 2045. Its path of totality 60 miles wide will... More
pp. 1173-1174
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Design and Production of 360o Instructional Video for Mining Engineering Education
Leping Liu & Li_Ting Chen, University of Nevada, Reno, United States; Sergiu Dascalu, University or Nevada, Reno, United Kingdom; Ying Yang & Pengbo Chu, University of Nevada, Reno, United States
In mining engineering education, students learn from textbooks, lectures, demonstrations or illustrations, lab experiments, hands on projects and field work. It is advocated that first-hand... More
pp. 1175-1180
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Switch Mode: A Tool for Transitioning Students from Block-based to Text-based Programming
Jason McKenna, VEX Robotics, United States; Yuhan Lin, University of Maryland, United States
This workshop offers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of the newly developed tool, Switch Mode. Designed to transition students from block- based to text-based programming, Switch Mode serves ... More
pp. 1181-1184
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Designing a Virtual Exploration of Culturally Relevant Earth-Sky STEM Curricula: Insights from Students' Experiences in a Summer Camp
Kirtika Panwar, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, United States; Kathryn Gardner-Vandy, Juliana Utley, Stephanie Hathcock, Sarah McDowell & Angela Just, Oklahoma State University, United States
The Native Earth | Native Sky project builds culturally relevant earth-sky STEM curricula for middle school students in three Oklahoma Native American nations. We are using a design-based research ... More
pp. 1185-1188
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Design and Application of a Full-Link AI Teaching System from Lesson Preparation, Course Implementation to Evaluation
Yisheng Qiu & Yaofeng Xue, Department of Educational Information Technology, East China Normal University & ERCDEE, China
AI courses are entering the K12 stage of education, but these teaching design lacks a comprehensive guidance system from lesson preparation, teaching, practice to evaluation. This study proposes a ... More
pp. 1189-1195
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Perceptions of the Campus Principal in a Technology Leadership Role
Veronica Garza, Carroll Elementary School, United States; Michelle Peters, University of Houston - Clear Lake, United States; Antonio Corrales, University of Houston-Clear Lake, United States
A key factor in determining how well technology is integrated in schools today is the role that school leaders play in supporting teachers as they embrace this new way of learning. The purpose of ... More
pp. 1196-1200
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The Digital Divide and Access to Technology: Investigating the Disparities in Access to Technology and the Internet Among Students and How This Affects Their Learning Experiences
Darreneka McGrew & Aubrey Statti, The Chicago School, United States
The digital divide is a significant societal issue that encompasses disparities in access to and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among various demographic groups ... More
pp. 1201-1204
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Best Practices for Using SMS in Higher Education
Laura Nicole Miller & Ray Francis, Central Michigan University, United States
Colleges and universities have many options for multi-channel communication platforms, with most claiming to address attrition trends. Most, if not all, of these institutions also have limited... More
pp. 1205-1209
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Cybersecurity in Higher Education: Leadership and Risk Mitigation to Create Safe Learning Experience
LaShunda Mitchell-Brathwaite, University of North Texas-Denton, United States
This paper focuses on higher education leaders' role in cybersecurity risk mitigation to create a safe learning experience. Higher education institutions are targets for cyberattacks due to the... More
pp. 1210-1212
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Enhancing Community College Leadership Development through AI: Enriching the Andragogical Approach
James Bartlett & Michelle Bartlett, Old Dominion University, United States
This proposal is for a work-in-progress that proposes a study to explore the innovative use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, in advancing the development of training for... More
pp. 1213-1219
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Exploring the Potential of Utilizing Esports in the Development of Workforce Communication and Collaboration Skills
Anthony Gray & James Bartlett, Old Dominion University, United States
This study explores the potential of esports in workforce development, specifically for enhancing the communication and collaboration skills of Generation Z. As Generation Z enters the job market, ... More
pp. 1220-1224
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Beyond Universal Design for Learning when Designing Mixed-Reality Simulation Learning Experiences
Erin Anderson, Claire Donehower & Brendan Calandra, Georgia State University, United States
TeachLive and Mursion mixed-reality simulation (MRS) learning experiences are the most commonly used MRS training platforms in higher education (Ireland, 2021). This presentation discusses how we... More
pp. 1225-1228
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Considerations for Guiding Young Learners through Complex Histories with Immersive XR
Ilene Berson & Michael Berson, University of South Florida, United States
Utilizing Extended Reality (XR) to explore complex histories (i.e., immigration, Holocaust education) with young students necessitates an intentional instructional approach to foster engaging,... More
pp. 1229-1235
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Evolving Instructional Design for Teaching Using Immersive XR: Adding “Apply It” to the “Own It, Learn It, Share It” Framework
Todd Cherner, UNC-Chapel Hill, United States; Jeremy Dickerson, UNC Wilmington, United States
The effective use of emerging technologies for teaching and learning begins with high-quality instructional design. This is especially true when leveraging extended reality (XR) technologies... More
pp. 1236-1241
