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Analysing Lecturer Practice: The Role of Orientations and Goals
John Hannah; Sepideh Stewart; Mike Thomas
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 42, No. 7 (2011) pp. 975–984
This article continues a fairly recent trend of research examining the teaching practice of university mathematics lecturers. A lecturer's pedagogical practices in a course in linear algebra were discussed via a supportive community of inquiry. We...
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Emphasizing Language and Visualization in Teaching Linear Algebra
John Hannah; Sepideh Stewart; Mike Thomas
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. 44, No. 4 (2013) pp. 475–489
Linear algebra with its rich theoretical nature is a first step towards advanced mathematical thinking for many undergraduate students. In this paper, we consider the teaching approach of an experienced mathematician as he attempts to engage his...
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Development of Computer-Based Resources for Textile Education
Teresa Hopkins; Andrew Thomas; Mike Bailey
Information Services & Use Vol. 18, No. 1 (1998) pp. 25–33
Describes the production of computer-based resources for students of textiles and engineering in the United Kingdom. Highlights include funding by the Teaching and Learning Technology Programme (TLTP), courseware author/subject expert interaction,...
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Technology in the Classroom: An Assessment of Hardware and Software Use in Finance Instruction
Mike Cudd; Thomas Lipscomb; John Tanner
Journal of Education for Business Vol. 78, No. 5 (2003) pp. 244–48
A nationwide survey of 1,468 finance faculty received 145 responses that revealed an extensive shift to the use of computer image projection in the classroom. More than 86% used presentation software. Only small numbers used an intranet or...
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A Marriage of Continuance: Professional Development for Mathematics Lecturers
Bill Barton; Greg Oates; Judy Paterson; Mike Thomas
Mathematics Education Research Journal Vol. 27, No. 2 (June 2015) pp. 147–164
In a 2-year project, we developed and trialled a mode of lecturing professional development amongst staff in our department of mathematics. Theoretically grounded in Schoenfeld's resources, orientations, and goals (ROG) model of teacher action, a...
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Virtual Campus Orientation: Supporting Students’ Transition to Post-Secondary Before They Actually Arrive
Patricia Boechler; Eleni Stroulia; Erik deJong; Matthew Delaney; Mike Carbonaro; Corbett Artym; Wayne Thomas; Jeff Klassen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 246–249
Transitioning to postsecondary education from secondary school is an important and critical adjustment for young adults (Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005). Our research project is designed to leverage the use of virtual environments to support new...
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Student Predisposition to Instructor Feedback and Perceptions of Teaching Presence Predict Motivation Toward Online Courses
Andrew Cole; Christopher Anderson; Thomas Bunton; Maura Cherney; Valerie Cronin Fisher; Draeger; Michelle Featherston; Laura Motel; Kristine Nicolini; Brittnie Peck; Mike Allen
Online Learning Journal Vol. 21, No. 4 (Dec 01, 2017)
As debates over the value and effectiveness of online courses continue, more research is needed to assist in identifying predictors of positive student outcomes in online courses. Building from previous research in Feedback Intervention Theory ...
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Student Predisposition to Instructor Feedback and Perceptions of Teaching Presence Predict Motivation toward Online Courses
Andrew William Cole; Kristine M. Nicolini; Christopher Anderson; Thomas Bunton; Maura R. Cherney; Valerie Cronin Fisher; Richard Draeger; Michelle Featherston; Laura Motel; Brittnie Peck; Mike Allen
Online Learning Vol. 21, No. 4 (2017) pp. 245–262
Much research into college student motivation focuses on traditional face-to-face (FtF) classroom settings. Building from previous research in Feedback Intervention Theory (Kluger & DeNisi, 1996) and the Community of Inquiry framework (Anderson, ...
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Context Matters: Increasing Understanding with Interactive Clicker Case Studies
Mary A. Lundeberg; Hosun Kang; Bjorn Wolter; Robert delMas; Norris Armstrong; Bruno Borsari; Nancy Boury; Peggy Brickman; Kristi Hannam; Cheryl Heinz; Thomas Horvath; Maureen Knabb; Terry Platt; Nancy Rice; Bill Rogers; Joan Sharp; Eric Ribbens; Kimberly S. Maier; Mike Deschryver; Rodney Hagley; Tamar Goulet; Clyde F. Herreid
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 59, No. 5 (October 2011) pp. 645–671
Although interactive technology is presumed to increase student understanding in large classes, no previous research studies have empirically explored the effects of Clicker Cases on students' performance. A Clicker Case is a story (e.g., a problem...