Browsing by Subject: Training
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Web-Based Intervention for Higher-Order Reading Skills
Irwin Levinstein, Old Dominion University, United States; Danielle McNamara, University of Memphis, United States; Chutima Boonthum, Old Dominion University, United States; Sriniavas Pillarisetti, University of Memphis, United States; Kalyan Yadavalli, Old Dominion University, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 835–841
A promising metacognitive reading strategy intervention is being evaluated in several high schools as a means of improving students' comprehension of science texts. Students are trained to use a... More
pp. 835-841
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Can mixed reality systems substitute real complex systems in vocational training?
Sven Grund & Gudela Grote, Institute of Work Psychology, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 576–583
This study presents results of learning effects of a mixed reality training system (CLEAR) in electro-pneumatics at vocational training schools. In a quasi-experimental design three different... More
pp. 576-583
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Agent-based Decision Enabling and Performance Technology
Barbara Sorensen, US Air Force Research Laboratory, United States; Kelly Neville & Brian Glucroft, CHI Systems, Inc., United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 489–490
Effective crew coordination is critical to successful military satellite operations and to health and maintenance of costly satellite systems. Senior space operators will use an agent-guided... More
pp. 489-490
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FalconEye™: Human-Interactive Agent Technologies at Work in Recurring Enterprise Security Awareness Training and Automated Policy Enforcement
Robert Bagnall, MUSE iNNOVATIONS, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 444–447
Affordable, distributed end-user training has been an elusive goal for enterprise technologists. The costs associated with wide-scale development, distribution, and tracking, of an enterprise... More
pp. 444-447
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Innovation: Tiered architecture applied to web-centric training venues
Dan McGowan, Dan McGowan Consulting, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 322–325
Tiered architectures in developing software equates to partitioning systems so they can be effectively developed and maintained. By applying these concepts in the realm of e-Learning, training... More
pp. 322-325
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SCORM-wrapped Simulation based Systems for Maritime Education and Training
Velko Naumov, Technical University Varna, Bulgaria; Katrin Gläsel, Wolfgang Busse & Harro Kucharzewski, MarineSoft GmbH, Germany; Sybille Hambach, Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Rostock, Germany
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 241–242
It will be shown for typical MET Software like Engine Room Simulator, Marine Language Training and Maritime Safety Training Systems how content and result presentation can be partly wrapped in a... More
pp. 241-242
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Team Training through Distance Learning
Cheryl Tibaudo, Ontar Corporation, United States; Barbara Sorensen, US AFRL/HEA, United States; John Schroeder, Ontar Corporation, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 225–226
This paper describes TENOR - the Training and Education Network On Request training and education system developed by the Ontar Corporation. TENOR is a multi-media, adaptive training system, where... More
pp. 225-226
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Exploring the reusability of Web-based learning resources
Ron Oliver, Ralph Wirski, Arshad Omari & Philip Hingston, Edith Cowan University, Australia; Graeme Brownfield, Office of Training and Tertiary Education, Australia
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2003 (2003) pp. 115–122
This paper describes a project in the Australian training sector which sought to design and develop a digital repository of learning resources to facilitate their reuse and application in new... More
pp. 115-122
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Strategic Training of Tech Support Staff for Chinese Education
Julie Bao, Shippensburg University, United States; Yonghe Wu & Xiaobing Su, East China Normal University, China
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 1497–1501
Abstract: Rapid development of information technology enabled more Chinese schools to be connected to the internet. Nevertheless, due to a lack of skilled tech support staff, many school network... More
pp. 1497-1501
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Situating Teachers’ Computer Training within the Framework of Innovation Diffusion Theory
Yu-mei Wang, University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 1457–1461
Training teachers using computers is, in real measures, an issue of technology diffusion. Innovation diffusion theory provides a useful framework to guide teachers' computer training. Assisted by... More
pp. 1457-1461
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The Comparison of Different Teacher In-Service Distant Learning Training Methods on K-12 Teachers’ Computer Anxiety, Computer Using Competency, and Attitude Toward Technology
Chun Yi Shen & Chiu Jung Chen, University of Southern California, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 695–700
Abstract: Effective technology integration training reduced computer anxiety for in-service teachers (Gos, 1996; Honey & Henriquez, 1993) and learners who used distant learning training method... More
pp. 695-700
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Higher Education and Corporate/business join forces to plan and develop distance learning communities: the beginning stages of planning, preparing, design, and development.
Pamela Ewell, Iowa State University & Central College, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 428–432
This session and paper is a preliminary report of the findings during the formation stages of a collaborative partnership between higher education and corporate/business to plan and design distance... More
pp. 428-432
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Effectiveness of Implementing Structured Writing Principles
Doris Choy, College Of Staten Island, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 371–375
The purpose of the study was to determine if the application of structured writing principles to the developmental process of complex diversity training materials facilitated training and improved ... More
pp. 371-375
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Video Development of Technologies for Students with Special Needs
Nora Swenson, Valdosta State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3721–3722
Developing a video requires a message, taping of subjects/topic, editing and dissemination of the final product. These are the basic steps to making a video that can be used to teach from any level... More
pp. 3721-3722
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Training Technologies for Assistive and Augmentative Communication Devices
Nora Swenson, Valdosta State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) p. 3720
Training videos provide a multi-dimensional presentation of steps to train while demonstrating techniques being explained. The training of augmentative devices for students with severe disabilities... More
p. 3720
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Is There Life After PT3?
Margaret Phelps, Sandi Smith, Carl Owens & Pat Jordan, Tennessee Technological University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3572–3573
In 1999, Tennessee Technological University (TTU) was awarded a three-year Implementation Grant. These funds supported the placement of multimedia carts in 22 partner schools and 6 partner Arts & ... More
pp. 3572-3573
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Technology Is Here and I Better Catch the Running Technology Train
Michael Mendez & Polly Patrick, University Of St. Thomas, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3527–3528
A veteran teacher of over thirty-years recounts her quest "to catch the technology train," with the help of the University of St. Thomas PT3 project called CAPITAL2. She has said that by attaining ... More
pp. 3527-3528
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The Building Teams and Tools for Teaching (BT3) Consortium: A replicable and proven model of technology integration training.
Allison McKissack & Sally Bardwell, St. Edward's University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3519–3520
A Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) grant, the Building Teams and Tools for Teaching (BT3) program promotes reform of university teacher preparation programs by focusing on... More
pp. 3519-3520
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Preparing Teacher Education Faculty to Integrate technology in the Age of “No Child Left Behind”: Results of a PT3 Grant
Nada Mach & Peter Desberg, California State University, Dominguez Hills, United States; Susan Tucker, Evaluation & Development Associates, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3485–3488
With the support of a Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Teach Technology (PT3) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the authors, faculty members in the School of Education in a diverse urban... More
pp. 3485-3488
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead: PT3 at California State University San Bernardino
Amy S. C. Leh, Bonnie Piller & Eun-Ok Baek, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3448–3449
California State University San Bernardino is one of the 2001 PT3 grantees. When we look back the past two years, we notice the change the grant has brought to the university. When we look ahead,... More
pp. 3448-3449