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Ellen Hoffman
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Making Research Real: Classroom Inquiry on Teacher Web Pages
Ellen Hoffman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 1161–1164
Too often, the required research course in education graduate programs is the class most dreaded by students. Action research is often cited as a way to make research relevant to teachers, but usually lacks the collaborative aspects that can...
Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology, Students
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Opening Communication Channels: Improving an Online Class for Preservice Teachers
Ellen Hoffman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 443–448
Communications research has suggested that teacher immediacy is a critical component in improving student learning and satisfaction in the face-to-face classroom. However, reproducing this effect in asynchronous online classes remains a challenge....
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Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning
Ellen Hoffman
TCC Worldwide Online Conference 2009 (2009) pp. 92–100
Debates rage about the appropriateness of using social networking in teaching, with arguments ranging from waste of time and distraction from academic goals to needed to reach net generation students. This paper explores a range of current social...
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What's in a Name? Changing Times, Changing titles
Ellen Hoffman
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (Oct 20, 2014) pp. 2191–2198
In a discipline founded on emerging technologies that are subject to rapid and unpredictable change, we often find ourselves trying to decide what to call ourselves. Debates appear online and at meeting places every few years about what title to use ...
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Bridging the Cypberspace Gap: Teachers and Students as E-Learners
Ellen Hoffman
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2566–2568
A number of recent studies show that teachers and students have similar patterns of Internet use, but each group insists that the other doesn't know what they are doing. In this review of research, differing use patterns and attitudes are examined...
Topics: Teachers, Internet, Students, Communication
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Making Change Stick: Legacy of a State-Wide PT3 Catalyst Grant
Ellen Hoffman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2897–2902
In 2001, the Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology (COATT), a partnership of Michigan universities with teacher preparation programs, was awarded a U.S. Department of Education "Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers for...
Topics: Educational Technology, Achievement, Teachers
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Changing with the Times: Designing Online Programs for Contemporary Students
Michael Menchaca; Ellen Hoffman
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 767–773
The business of higher education may be learning, but the idea of competing in the marketplace remains elusive for most academic programs. While MOOCs are getting a high degree of media hype, the underlying partnerships with for-profit corporations...
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Benchmarking Technology Readiness: Results from the CATALISE Technology Assessment Tool (A PT3 Catalyst grant project report)
Ellen Hoffman; Donald Nelson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 1633–1634
As the result of a PT3 catalyst grant, the participants in the CATALISE project have tested and revised the original CEOForum STAR chart for assessing SCDE technology readiness. The result of that work is the newer CATALISE Technology Assessment...
Topics: Assessment
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Technology planning and implementation: A study of effective change efforts in Michigan public school districts
Ellen Sue Hoffman
Technology@planning and implementation: A study of effective change efforts in Michigan public school districts (2001) pp. 1–209
This study used the methodology of process evaluation (Vedung, 1997) to examine the relationship of technology planning to implementation in Michigan public school districts. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were applied to examine the...
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What's in a Name? Changing Times, Changing titles
Ellen S. Hoffman
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning Vol. 2014, No. 1 (Oct 29, 2014)
In a discipline founded on emerging technologies that are subject to rapid and unpredictable change, we often find ourselves trying to decide what to call ourselves. Debates appear online and at meeting places every few years about what title to use ...
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The National SMETE Digital Library for Teachers: Realizing a New Paradigm
Ellen Hoffman; Marcia Mardis
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 799–800
The emerging National Science Math Engineering and Technology (SMET) Education Digital Library, which is being constructed by a variety of educational institutions, is an "online network of learning environments and resources for SMET education at...
Topics: Educational Technology, Engineering, Library, Networking Technologies
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Ratings, Quality, and Accreditation: Policy Implications for Educational Communications and Technology Programs in a Digital Age
Ellen S. Hoffman
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 57, No. 5 (September 2013) pp. 47–54
At a time when higher education is being pushed not only to increase efficiencies to provide greater value and to innovate to meet new global challenges, processes of accountability and accreditation to demonstrate quality may be leading to...
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Putting the Research To Work: Professional Development Models from Michigan
Ellen Hoffman; Ginny Thompson
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 44, No. 2 (2000) pp. 20–23
Describes statewide professional development programs in Michigan that were developed to train teachers in technology use. Discusses Teach for Tomorrow, which combines online learning with local facilitators and peer support networks; and the Great...
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Streaming Media in Schools: Patterns of Systemic Implementation and Use
Marcia Mardis; Ellen Hoffman
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 1162–1166
In 2003, Merit Network Inc., a non-profit company associated with the University of Michigan devoted to high-performance networking for education and research, obtained an NSF grant to integrate Internet2 video into its Michigan Teacher Network (MTN)...
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Technology Isn’t Special Anymore: Priorities at a Public Research University
Ellen Hoffman; Claire Borengasser
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 2286–2290
Many studies in higher education examining technology take a technology-centric perspective. As a result, technology is portrayed as having a decisive role in college affairs and is viewed as a crucial driver of change. In this study, the results of ...
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Problems and Perils for Digital Libraries in the K-12 Domain
Ellen Hoffman; Marcia Mardis
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2002 (2002) pp. 1616–1619
In December 2002, the U. S. National Science Foundation will unveil the National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library (NSDL). The history and goals of the project are briefly described. Technical, social, and...
Topics: Library, Networking Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics, Educational Technology
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National SMETE Digital Library for Teachers: Process, Promise, Progress
Marcia Mardis; Ellen Hoffman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2321–2323
The emerging National Science Math Engineering and Technology (SMET) Education Digital Library, which is being constructed by a variety of educational institutions, is an "online network of learning environments and resources for SMET education at...
Topics: Engineering, Networking Technologies, Library, Educational Technology
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The New Library Science: The Undiscovered Potential for Digital Libraries to Help School Libraries Support Science
Marcia Mardis; Ellen Hoffman
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 726–733
Digital libraries (DLs) are currently in place or being developed for a variety of educational applications. Simultaneously, the continued existence of school libraries media programs (SLMPs) in increasingly in question in the face of educational...
Topics: Library, Middle School Education, Schools
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Technology Talk Story: A Narrative of Tsunamis, Tools and Social Networks
Wallace Napier-Psomas; Ellen Hoffman
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 2464–2469
Narrative is not only an increasingly used form of qualitative research, but it also has special value in Hawai‘i where “talk story” is a fundamental means of interaction among a very culturally diverse population. Our tale continues a long...
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Authentic Assessment through an Online Professional Conference
Ellen Hoffman; Curtis Ho; Michael Menchaca
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1784–1789
Authentic assessment has been proposed as a means to connect learning with practice and develop a commitment to life-long learning. Technology has been central in moving learning opportunities beyond the classroom door. In this case study, the use...
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Personal Learning Goals versus Attrition in MOOCs: A Learner Framework for MOOC 2.0
Ellen S. Hoffman; Michael P. Menchaca
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 187–193
MOOCs come in many flavors and are intended to serve many purposes, but most of the literature focuses on the supplier—system or instructor—view of success. As a result, when determining positive outcomes, criteria center on measuring completion of...
Topics: Learning Outcomes, Evaluation, Instructional Design, Policy Issues
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Technology in Hawaiian Language Immersion Program Schools: Teacher Narratives of Change
D. Lilinoe Yong; Ellen S. Hoffman
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1328–1332
The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to examine the use of technologies and the processes of change in the Papahana Kaiapuni, or the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program (HLIP) within the Hawaii public schools from the perspective of...
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Planning for Evaluation in Online Learning: University of Hawaii Case Study
Michael P. Menchaca; Ellen S. Hoffman
Journal of College Teaching & Learning Vol. 6, No. 8 (December 2009) pp. 45–52
With contemporary requirements for objective measurement, program evaluation is a certain necessity. Most program evaluation is designed in response to external demands for assessment. Moreover, such evaluation is typically developed only after...
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Electronic Portfolios: The COATT Model for Documenting Technology Integration in the Classroom
Ellen Hoffman; Reuben Rubio; Patricia Morgenstern
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3363–3367
PT3 project leaders will discuss their successes and lessons learned from implementing a state-wide electronic portfolio recognition program at 22 Michigan teacher education colleges and universities, as well as several K-12 educational...
Topics: Portfolios, Achievement, Educational Technology
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Certificate of Online Learning and Teaching (COLT) at the University of Hawaii: A Horse of Another Color for Earning College Credits
Michael P. Menchaca; Ellen S. Hoffman
Journal of College Teaching & Learning Vol. 10, No. 4 (2013) pp. 255–262
Current conventional wisdom may perceive that higher education is outdated and maybe even likely to collapse. Online education is often predicted to replace brick-and-mortar campuses with systems providing students access to world-class learning via ...
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Teacher Technology Narratives: Native Hawaiian Views on Education and Change
D Lilinoe Yong; Ellen S. Hoffman
Qualitative Report Vol. 19 (2014)
Narrative inquiry is a method by which "silenced voices" may be heard. In this study, eight Native Hawaiian teachers share their experiences of the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program (HLIP), or Papahana Kaiapuni, within the Hawai'i...
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Overcoming Preconceptions: Does Distance Learning Get Easier?
Ariana Eichelberger; Ellen Hoffman; Michael Menchaca
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 354–359
As part of a graduate research course, students in an online educational technology Master's program designed a self survey to examine whether perceptions of online learning change as students complete multiple courses. Survey results indicate that...
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Integrating Technology into Preservice Teacher Education Method Courses: A Unique Business/University Partnership for Staff Development
Ellen Hoffman; Laura Rosenzweig; Joyce Morris; Christy Faison
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 540–547
Recognizing that changing teacher education is a key requirement for chang-ing K-12 teacher practices, Apple Computer developed the Apple Summer Institute for Teacher Education, more commonly referred to as "Camp Apple" by the 42 participants who ...
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Is Social Media Too Social for Class? A Case Study of Twitter Use
Meng-Fen Grace Lin; Ellen S. Hoffman; Claire Borengasser
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 57, No. 2 (March 2013) pp. 39–45
This qualitative case study examined Twitter use by undergraduate and graduate students in three classes. Previous studies have shown that while some faculty use Twitter, few are incorporating it into classes despite many recommendations for such...
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Building Community, Linking Islands: A Distance Learning Model from Hawaii
Mike Menchaca; Ellen Hoffman; Peter Leong; Ariana Eichelberger
TCC Worldwide Online Conference 2007 (2007) pp. 1–9
While online learning is a relatively new domain with few research based models, results from previous studies can be used in program and course design to provide a foundation for success. Tools and strategies, when carefully aligned and informed by ...
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Beyond Professional Development: A Case Study of Implementing iPads in Early Childhood Education
Ellen Hoffman; Elizabeth Park; Meng-Fen (Grace) Lin
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2008–2015
In the rapidly changing context of highly ubiquitous mobile technologies, past assumptions about technology use and adoption within early childhood education are continuously evolving. This case study examines a two-year project on implementing...
Topics: Professional Development, Early Childhood Education, Mobile Learning
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PT3 Catalyst in Michigan: COATT Upholds Community Within Teacher Preparation
Reuben Rubio; Ellen Hoffman; Raymond Rosenfeld; Patricia Morgenstern; Mary Waker
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 2800–2802
The Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching With Technology (COATT) was awarded a catalyst grant in 2001 in order to effect systemic improvement within Michigan's large base of teacher preparation institutions. The success of COATT in...
Topics: Teachers, Community, Achievement, Collaboration, Educational Technology
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Picking Tools for Distance Learning: A View from the Trenches
Ellen Hoffman; Michael Menchaca; Ariana Eichelberger; Ellen Cordeiro; Shellie Note-Gressard; Lilinoe Yong
TCC Worldwide Online Conference 2008 (2008) pp. 175–183
In this study of students in an online graduate program in educational technology, a Web-based survey was used to collect information about attitudes on and satisfaction with distance learning after they had completed multiple courses. Students who...
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Collaborating for Change -- Michigan's Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology
Jon Margerum-Leys; Larry Burton; Ellen Hoffman; Rueben Rubio; Nancy Copeland
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 1529–1531
This panel presents the formation, ramp-up activities, and PT3 activities of Michigan's statewide Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology (COATT).
Topics: Achievement, Networking Technologies
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Planet Gardner: An Educational Game in a Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE)
Kellie Kong; Elton Masaki; Lyn Ackerman; Claire Borengasser; Monica Boon; Ellen Hoffman
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 3581–3586
Science achievement by America’s students has become a major concern of policy makers and educators as scores on international standardized tests fall below expectations. One response is to apply educational theory and technology in development of...
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Intelligent Decision Systems, Incorporated: Performance by Design
Marci Murawski; Mike Gillies; Heather Katz; Ellen Menaker; Susan Coleman; Susan Wooldridge; Stephen Worsham; Linda Beaver; Randy Kubik; Suzanne Hoffman
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 137–143
This paper showcases select IDSI research, products, services, applications, developments, and the company's current project endeavors and directions. IDSI is a small, woman-owned business, comprised of over 100 professionals, providing cost...
Topics: Professional Development, Training, Learning Outcomes, Administration
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Converging E-learning Technologies from Diverging Perspectives: Assistive and Educational Technology
Matthew Schmidt; Ellen Hoffman; Bryan Cook; Catherine Fulford; Curtis Ho; Paul McKimmy; Mary Jo Noonan; James Skouge
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 2510–2515
In this cooperative inquiry, the authors examined the overlapping boundaries that are emerging between assistive technologies (AT) and instructional technologies (IT) in the context of new and ever-more powerful digital tools for learning and...