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This panel session will be led by three educational technology scholars with 48 combined years of... more This panel session will be led by three educational technology scholars with 48 combined years of experience. Their experience spans multiple states, multiple institutions of higher education, and institutions of different Carnegie classification. They are journal editors, authors of peer-reviewed journal articles, edited books, and funded grant proposals. Each panelist has experience mentoring new faculty and/or doctoral students. The panelists will open this session with brief comments about common misconceptions regarding educational technology research and practice. Topics covered will include: educational myths such as learning styles and digital natives, and media comparison studies. Current emerging trends in educational technology research also will be discussed. Ample time will be devoted to a question and answer session where panelists and attendees can discuss attendees’ questions
Journal of research on technology in education, Sep 1, 2005
Routledge eBooks, Feb 17, 2015
The purpose of this paper is to report the experiences of three different, grant-funded teacher p... more The purpose of this paper is to report the experiences of three different, grant-funded teacher professional development projects for STEM education. The projects took place in three different southern U.S. states. Each project involved the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and included either new or established instructional technologies. The research-base supporting the design of the projects will be summarized. The implementation of the projects will be described and implications and lessons learned from the projects will be shared. The information and experiences related in this paper may aid others involved with similar efforts, or those considering similar projects
The Wiley Handbook of Problem‐Based Learning, 2019
Teachers have shown an interest in learning through massive open online courses. In this paper th... more Teachers have shown an interest in learning through massive open online courses. In this paper the authors provide suggestions for the design of MOOC-based professional learning opportunities for teachers based on literature previously condensed on the topic of effective teacher professional development. The paper ends with conclusions and directions for future inquiry.
Developmental Applications and Methodologies
Technology is being designed for children of all ages, even as young as nine months (Morrison, 20... more Technology is being designed for children of all ages, even as young as nine months (Morrison, 2007). The software market is growing rapidly for children from infant to preschool age, with programs for children under five representing the fastest-growing educational softwarea area (Morrison 2007). The Internet provides access to a great collection of resources available for young children and teachers. The following pages may be of interest to educators of young children. There are web sites included for software and articles of ...
Project-based learning offers promise as an instructional method that affords authentic learning ... more Project-based learning offers promise as an instructional method that affords authentic learning tasks grounded in the personal interests of learners. While previous research has presented results of learning gains, motivations, and teacher experiences, limited empirical research has presented student perspectives in project-based learning. This research sought to explore how learners created projects. A qualitative case study design was employed with five purposively selected participants from eighth grade geography at a private day school. From interviews, observations, and document collection, five themes emerged from what influenced participants’ projects and what the participants learned: (1) internal influences, (2) external influences, (3) beliefs about projects, (4) tools for technology-rich environments, and (5) learning outcomes and products. The first four themes describe influences to shape the fifth theme, learning products. The term learning products was used to descri...
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 2017
Learning management systems (LMSs) are comprised of many tools and features. Promotional literatu... more Learning management systems (LMSs) are comprised of many tools and features. Promotional literature from LMS vendors frequently describes their latest innovations, additions, or revisions but is void of the learning theory on which the development or use of the tools should be grounded. The purpose of this paper is to make explicit why and how, the use of certain LMS features or tools would make good pedagogical sense. Examples will be provided from the behaviorist, cognitivist, and constructivist perspectives.
Social and Organizational Aspects
As access to technology becomes prevalent in institutions of higher education, it is critical to ... more As access to technology becomes prevalent in institutions of higher education, it is critical to find effective ways to support university faculty in the process of integrating technology into their classroom. This chapter surveys the literature on professional development, identifying successful characteristics in higher education. Next, the authors describe two cases in which university faculty have supported their colleagues’ attempt to integrate technology into university courses. Finally, promises and challenges of various professional development efforts are also shared.
The Internet and Higher Education, 2013
This panel session will be led by three educational technology scholars with 48 combined years of... more This panel session will be led by three educational technology scholars with 48 combined years of experience. Their experience spans multiple states, multiple institutions of higher education, and institutions of different Carnegie classification. They are journal editors, authors of peer-reviewed journal articles, edited books, and funded grant proposals. Each panelist has experience mentoring new faculty and/or doctoral students. The panelists will open this session with brief comments about common misconceptions regarding educational technology research and practice. Topics covered will include: educational myths such as learning styles and digital natives, and media comparison studies. Current emerging trends in educational technology research also will be discussed. Ample time will be devoted to a question and answer session where panelists and attendees can discuss attendees’ questions
Journal of research on technology in education, Sep 1, 2005
Routledge eBooks, Feb 17, 2015
The purpose of this paper is to report the experiences of three different, grant-funded teacher p... more The purpose of this paper is to report the experiences of three different, grant-funded teacher professional development projects for STEM education. The projects took place in three different southern U.S. states. Each project involved the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and included either new or established instructional technologies. The research-base supporting the design of the projects will be summarized. The implementation of the projects will be described and implications and lessons learned from the projects will be shared. The information and experiences related in this paper may aid others involved with similar efforts, or those considering similar projects
The Wiley Handbook of Problem‐Based Learning, 2019
Teachers have shown an interest in learning through massive open online courses. In this paper th... more Teachers have shown an interest in learning through massive open online courses. In this paper the authors provide suggestions for the design of MOOC-based professional learning opportunities for teachers based on literature previously condensed on the topic of effective teacher professional development. The paper ends with conclusions and directions for future inquiry.
Developmental Applications and Methodologies
Technology is being designed for children of all ages, even as young as nine months (Morrison, 20... more Technology is being designed for children of all ages, even as young as nine months (Morrison, 2007). The software market is growing rapidly for children from infant to preschool age, with programs for children under five representing the fastest-growing educational softwarea area (Morrison 2007). The Internet provides access to a great collection of resources available for young children and teachers. The following pages may be of interest to educators of young children. There are web sites included for software and articles of ...
Project-based learning offers promise as an instructional method that affords authentic learning ... more Project-based learning offers promise as an instructional method that affords authentic learning tasks grounded in the personal interests of learners. While previous research has presented results of learning gains, motivations, and teacher experiences, limited empirical research has presented student perspectives in project-based learning. This research sought to explore how learners created projects. A qualitative case study design was employed with five purposively selected participants from eighth grade geography at a private day school. From interviews, observations, and document collection, five themes emerged from what influenced participants’ projects and what the participants learned: (1) internal influences, (2) external influences, (3) beliefs about projects, (4) tools for technology-rich environments, and (5) learning outcomes and products. The first four themes describe influences to shape the fifth theme, learning products. The term learning products was used to descri...
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 2017
Learning management systems (LMSs) are comprised of many tools and features. Promotional literatu... more Learning management systems (LMSs) are comprised of many tools and features. Promotional literature from LMS vendors frequently describes their latest innovations, additions, or revisions but is void of the learning theory on which the development or use of the tools should be grounded. The purpose of this paper is to make explicit why and how, the use of certain LMS features or tools would make good pedagogical sense. Examples will be provided from the behaviorist, cognitivist, and constructivist perspectives.
Social and Organizational Aspects
As access to technology becomes prevalent in institutions of higher education, it is critical to ... more As access to technology becomes prevalent in institutions of higher education, it is critical to find effective ways to support university faculty in the process of integrating technology into their classroom. This chapter surveys the literature on professional development, identifying successful characteristics in higher education. Next, the authors describe two cases in which university faculty have supported their colleagues’ attempt to integrate technology into university courses. Finally, promises and challenges of various professional development efforts are also shared.
The Internet and Higher Education, 2013
of the American Educational …, 2001
Abstract. Over the past eight years, we have worked collaboratively with elementary and middle sc... more Abstract. Over the past eight years, we have worked collaboratively with elementary and middle school students to help them design their own educational computer games. Although the benefits of " learning by designing " are becoming well documented in the literature, another question has emerged: Do children, other than those who designed the educational computer games, find these games motivating? This question was the focus of this study and was investigated by giving another classroom of middle school students ...
Teachers have shown an interest in learning through massive open online courses. In this paper th... more Teachers have shown an interest in learning through massive open online courses. In this paper the authors provide suggestions for the design of MOOC-based professional learning opportunities for teachers based on literature previously condensed on the topic of effective teacher professional development. The paper ends with conclusions and directions for future inquiry.
The iPad is a tool that could change the way in which teachers prepare and deliver instruction in... more The iPad is a tool that could change the way in which teachers prepare and deliver instruction in the K-12 environment. But, while proponents tout its capabilities, school administrators run the risk of purchasing yet another tool without understanding its potential impacts on the teacher, students and classroom environment. This study used iPads to implement a four-month professional development program aimed at helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. The iPads were deployed to classroom teachers in the science department at a suburban high school. Professional development was tailored to the teachers' interests, and was followed by individual interviews by the project leader. Results of the study showed that while teachers are open to new technologies, their focus is more on teaching considerations than on professional development. The study also indicated that teachers have difficulty considering incorporating a single device into a classroom of multiple students. It is recommended that this study be replicated, without the technical problems, on a larger scale and in subject areas beyond the sciences.