Browsing by Subject: Elementary Education
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Young children’s ability to use a computer mouse
Afke Donker & Pieter Reitsma
Computers & Education Vol. 48, No. 4 (May 2007) pp. 602–617
Because there is little empirical data available on how well young children are able to use a computer mouse, the present study examined their proficiency in clicking on small objects at various... More
pp. 602-617
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Reading electronic books as a support for vocabulary, story comprehension and word reading in kindergarten and first grade
Ofra Korat
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 1 (August 2010) pp. 24–31
The effect of reading an electronic storybook (e-book) on Israeli children’s language and literacy was examined in kindergarten children (N=40; age 5:2–6:3) compared to first graders (N=50; age 6:3... More
pp. 24-31
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Pre-service teachers' perspectives of the diffusion of information and communications technologies (ICTs) and the effect of case-based discussions (CBDs)
Sami Sahin
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 4 (December 2012) pp. 1089–1098
This study investigates pre-service teachers' perspectives of the diffusion of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in elementary education and the effect of case-based discussions ... More
pp. 1089-1098
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Teaching in ECE: Promoting children's language learning and cooperation on knowledge construction in everyday conversations in kindergarten
Liv Gjems
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 29, No. 1 (January 2013) pp. 39–45
The intention of this study is to examine how early childhood education (ECE) teachers can promote children's language learning and the construction of knowledge about their environment in everyday... More
pp. 39-45
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Effects of computer-assisted comprehension training in less skilled comprehenders in second grade: A one-year follow-up study
Anna Potocki, Jean Ecalle & Annie Magnan
Computers & Education Vol. 63, No. 1 (April 2013) pp. 131–140
This study examines the effects of a new CAI program designed to remediate text comprehension difficulties in less skilled comprehenders at the beginning of learning to read. In a randomized... More
pp. 131-140
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Effects of a computer based beginning reading program on young children
Tara Watson, Kerry Hempenstall & Kerry Hempenstall
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 24, No. 3 (Jan 01, 2008)
This study was an evaluation of a parent delivered, computer based beginning reading program with a group of 15 Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. Completing the Funnix program at home through a CD... More
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The Impact of Formal Education on Computer Literacy
Melita Mili? & Igor Å kori?
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 5, No. 2010 (Mar 23, 2010)
In this paper we will present the survey conducted on 149 students in Croatia. This research includes eight grade students of elementary schools, fourth-grade students of secondary schools and... More
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ICTs and Special Education in Kindergarten
Athanasios Drigas & Georgia Kokkalia, NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH "DEMOKRITOS"
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 9, No. 4 (Jun 14, 2014) pp. 35–42
Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can... More
pp. 35-42
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Automatic Grading of Spreadsheet and Database Skills
Zlatko Kovacic & John Green
Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice Vol. 11, No. 1 (2012) pp. 53–70
pp. 53-70
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Technology, Active Learning, and Retention in General Education Mathematics
Inessa Levi, Columbus State University, United States; Iman Chahine, Georgia State University, United States; Lauretta Garrett, Tuskegee University, United States; Haifeng Wang, Georgia State University, United States
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 35, No. 1 (January 2016) pp. 81–105
Difficulties in general education mathematics courses may be attributed to many factors, primarily low proficiency in symbol manipulation, a perception that mathematics is an area which eludes... More
pp. 81-105
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E-Learning in Higher Education – Opportunities & Challenges for Dubai
Theophilus K. Gokah, The Mena Institute, United Arab Emirates; Namrata Gupta, University of Wollongong, United Arab Emirates; Esinath Ndiweni, Herriot Watt University, United Arab Emirates
International Journal on E-Learning 14 (2015) pp. 443–470
E-Learning is becoming a popular delivery method across various universities and colleges in Dubai as the region is experiencing a rapid growth of e-Learning in higher education. Adequate... More
pp. 443-470
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The Analysis on Research Trends for STEAM education in Korea
Seong-Won Kim & YoungJun Lee, Korea National Univ. of Education., Korea (South)
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 1800–1805
This paper investigates STEAM education research trends in Korea. In order to analyze these trends, STEAM education studies in Korean education journals from 2011 to 2015 were analyzed. Several... More
pp. 1800-1805
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Examining the Effects of Employing Various Multimedia Tools in a Flipped Classroom on Pre-Service Teachers’ Self Efficacy and Knowledge Application Abilities
Aileen Watts & Mohamed Ibrahim, Arkansas Tech University, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 971–977
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of employing various multimedia tools in a flipped classroom on pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy and knowledge application abilities. The... More
pp. 971-977
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Online Assessment Recording System Supports Data-Based Decisions on Student Numeracy
David Pugalee, Center for STEM Education, UNC Charlotte, United States; Michelle Stephan & Christine Robinson, UNC Charlotte, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 956–959
Teachers using a web-based elementary mathematics assessment system focused on students’ understanding of number concepts have the flexibility to assess students at multiple time points with... More
pp. 956-959
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E-Learning Portal in Elementary Surveying
Concepcion Balisi & Corazon Madrid, Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig, Philippines
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 899–903
This paper presents the development and evaluation of an e-learning portal in elementary surveying for use by students of the Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig Campus. Consistent... More
pp. 899-903
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Effect of Group Size Sharing a Mouse in Collaborative Learning using Multi-Mouse Quiz in an Elementary School
Juan Zhou, Kyoto University, Japan, Japan; Mikihiko Mori & Hajime Kita, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 538–541
Single Display Groupware (SDG) is a collaborative working environment in which multiple users can interact with a computer sharing information on a single display. The authors have paid attention... More
pp. 538-541
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A Survey on Elementary School Teachers' Attitude toward Robot
Seong-Won Kim & Youngjun Lee, Korea National University of Education, Korea (South)
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1802–1807
Modern society has importance for the robot increases. But robot research for teachers is not enough. So in this study investigates teachers’ attitudes toward robots in the classroom in Korea.... More
pp. 1802-1807
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Developing Scientific Content, Pedagogy, and Teacher Confidence in Blended Learning Environments
Lori Fulton & Jon Yoshioka, University of Hawaii at Manoa, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1765–1770
Online and blended/hybrid learning environments are steadily increasing in all areas of education, including becoming part of courses that typically require a high level of socially constructed... More
pp. 1765-1770
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A Hands-on, Collaborative, Guided Inquiry sTEm Curriculum Increases Elementary Student Understanding and Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University College of Engineering, United States; Michael White, BYU, United States; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1283–1293
Three years ago (2012) twenty second grade students were selected to participate in a multiyear sTEm after school curriculum, where they would be engaged in a hands-on guided inquiry curriculum... More
pp. 1283-1293
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Hybrid vs. Online: Research findings from an elementary evaluation course.
Michael Connell, University of Houston-Downtown, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1222–1226
This research compares student data from two instructional modalities used in an undergraduate elementary evaluation course, Assessment and evaluation of children, taught by the same instructor. ... More
pp. 1222-1226