Browsing by Subject: Classrooms
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Reversing the Pattern of Low Performance in College Algebra Using the National Center for Academic Transformations’ Roadmap to Redesign Approach
A. Dale Magoun, Azime Saydam, Charlotte Owens, Elizabeth Smith & Stephen Richters, University of Louisiana at Monroe, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 739–744
Integrating technology into the ollege-level classroom has recently received much attention from the National Center for Academic Transformation NCAT). Under their roadmap to redesign (R2R)... More
pp. 739-744
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The Variety of ICT Utilization in Expert Teachers
Tatsuya Horita & Hitoshi Nakagawa, National Institute of Multimedia Education, Japan; Haruo Kurokami, Kansai University, Japan
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 701–706
A questionnaire survey, observation of lesson and interview survey to for ICT expert elementary teachers revealed that they could distinguish when and where to use ICT. ICT is commonly used to... More
pp. 701-706
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Bringing Research Tools into the Classroom
Charles Shubert, Ivica Ceraj & Justin Riley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 511–519
The advancement of computer technology used for research is creating the need to change the way classes are taught in higher education. The Software Tools for Academics and Researchers (STAR)... More
pp. 511-519
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Evaluation of The Intelligent Classes In North Cyprus
Huseyin Yaratan, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey; Aytekin Isman, Sakarya University, Turkey; Hale Alibaba Erden & Hamit Caner, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey; Ozlem Canan, Sakarya University, Turkey
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 117–122
As importance of technology has been realized by the administrators working for the ministry of Education, they have started being active by establishing smart classrooms to some schools since 2006... More
pp. 117-122
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Opus in the Classroom: Striking CoRDS with Content-Related Digital Storytelling
Teshia Roby, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, United States
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 10, No. 1 (March 2010) pp. 133–144
Writing personal narratives provides students with additional techniques for making deeper connections to subject matter. Content-related narrative development offers a departure from the... More
pp. 133-144
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Video Production as an Instructional Strategy: Content Learning and Teacher Practice
Priscilla Norton & Dawn Hathaway, George Mason University, United States
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 10, No. 1 (March 2010) pp. 145–166
This study examined teacher-learners’ reflections about the use of video production in their K-12 classrooms for evidence of content learning, the factors facilitating teacher use of video... More
pp. 145-166
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Examining Students’ Perceptions of Two Graphing Technologies and Their Impact on Problem Solving
Jonathan Bostic & Stephen Pape, University of Florida, United States
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 29, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 139–154
Graphing calculators facilitate learners’ ability to build cognitive links between mathematical representations by providing quick access to multiple representations. This exploratory study... More
pp. 139-154
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Web-Based vs. Paper-Based Homework to Evaluate Students’ Performance in Introductory Physics Courses and Students’ Perceptions: Two Years Experience
Neset Demirci, Balikesir University, Turkey
International Journal on E-Learning 9 (January 2010) pp. 27–49
The main aim of this study was to assess and compare undergraduate students’ homework performance using a web-based testing system with paper-based, hand-graded one in introductory physics courses.... More
pp. 27-49
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The Impact of Digital Tools on Middle School Science Literacy
Randy Yerrick & Joseph Johnson, SUNY, United States
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 9, No. 3 (September 2009) pp. 280–315
This mixed methods study examined the effects of inserting laptops and science technology tools in middle school environments. Working together with a local university, middle school science... More
pp. 280-315
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Physical Science Connected Classrooms: Case Studies
Karen Irving, Vehbi Sanalan & Melissa Shirley, The Ohio State University, United States
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 28, No. 3 (July 2009) pp. 247–275
Case-study descriptions of secondary and middle school classrooms in diverse contexts provide examples of how teachers implement connected classroom technology to facilitate formative assessment in... More
pp. 247-275
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Learners' Perceived Value of Video as Mediation in Foreign Language Learning
Hsiu-Ting Hung, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 18, No. 2 (April 2009) pp. 171–190
Video is commonly employed as curriculum enhancement in the foreign language classroom. The use of video as a mediation tool for language production tasks is relatively less cognizant by... More
pp. 171-190
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MMOGs: Beyond the Wildest Imagination
Jonathan Gratch, University of North Texas, United States; Janet Kelly, Texas Christian University, United States
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 20, No. 2 (April 2009) pp. 175–187
***Invited as a paper from SITE 2007*** Historically, Massive Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) have been used for entertainment purposes, but that is rapidly changing. Advances in computer... More
pp. 175-187
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Teachers’ Sense-Making Strategies While Watching Video of Mathematics Instruction
Adam Colestock & Miriam Gamoran Sherin, Northwestern University, United States
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 17, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 7–29
Recent years have seen an increase in the use of video for teacher education and professional development accompanied by widespread recognition that to be beneficial, video must be used in... More
pp. 7-29
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Examining the Instructional Design of a Technology Enhanced Course for New Mentor Teachers
Rebecca M. Schneider, University of Toledo, United States
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 17, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 85–107
To be effective, teacher education programs need to engage teachers in learning as professionals. This includes learning experiences grounded in classroom practice and guidance to develop as... More
pp. 85-107
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Classroom Technology in Business Schools: A Survey of Installations and Attitudes Toward Teaching and Learning
Betty Parker & David Burnie, Western Michigan University, United States
AACE Review (formerly AACE Journal) Vol. 17, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 45–60
A survey of administrators and faculty of AACSB-accredited business schools provided insights into current classroom technology infrastructure, attitudes towards technology and learning, and the... More
pp. 45-60
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Implementation of a University Standard for Personal Response Systems
William Jefferson & Daniel Spiegel, Kutztown University of PA, United States
AACE Review (formerly AACE Journal) Vol. 17, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 1–9
Increasing student interaction in the classroom is an area of interest for many faculty members. Personal Response Systems (PRS), also known as classroom clickers, may aid in this goal. In this... More
pp. 1-9
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Classroom-based use of two educational technologies: A socio-cultural perspective
Sandy Schuck & Matthew Kearney, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 8, No. 4 (December 2008) pp. 394–406
This paper describes the fit between educational technologies and teacher views and pedagogies in light of two recently completed research projects. These studies focused on observed pedagogies... More
pp. 394-406
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An Electronic Response System and Conceptests in General Chemistry Courses
William Donovan, The University of Akron, United States
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 27, No. 4 (October 2008) pp. 369–389
This paper reports the findings of a study of student attitudes and student improvement in conceptual understanding using conceptests with an electronic response system in lecture courses. ... More
pp. 369-389
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Ubiquitous wireless laptops in upper elementary mathematics
Roy Clariana, Pennsylvania State University, United States
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 28, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 5–21
This quasi-experimental investigation considers the second year of implementation of wireless laptops (1:1 ratio) in three 6th grade mathematics classrooms in one school compared to non-laptop... More
pp. 5-21
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Formulating Guidelines for Instructional Planning in Technology Enhanced Learning Environments
Cher Ping Lim, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 20, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 55–74
Several studies have shown the complexities that teachers faced when planning for instruction in technology enhanced learning environments (TELE). Although classroom-oriented instructional... More
pp. 55-74