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Instruments for Assessing Interest in STEM Content and Careers
Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 18, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 345–368
Two new instruments created to assess perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines and careers are analyzed and found to have respectable to excellent internal consistency reliability, as well as good content,...
Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Engineering, Science, Attitudes, Teachers, Computers, Assessment, Mathematics, Evaluation, Middle School Education, Research Methods, Students
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Internal Consistency Reliabilities for 14 Computer Attitude Scales
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 8, No. 4 (2000) pp. 327–336
A compendium of 14 previously-published instruments for assessing teachers' attitudes toward computers was adminis-tered to 621 educators in Texas, Florida, New York, and Cal-ifornia during 1995-96. A total of 284 items extracted from 14 previously...
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The International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education: Part 2
Joke Voogt; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Kwok Wing Lai; Keryn Pratt; Peter Albion; Jo Tondeur; Mary Webb; Dirk Ifenthaler; David C. Gibson; Paul Resta; Thérèse Laferrière; David Slykhuis
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 1082–1085
This symposium aims to introduce to the SITE community the second edition of the International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education to be published in 2018. The purpose of the Handbook is to synthesize research and...
Topics: Research & Evaluation
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The Expanded Will, Skill, Tool Model : A Step toward Developing Technology Tools That Work
Robert Hancock; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1415–1422
This paper presents an expansion of the Will, Skill, Tool model of technology integration originally developed in 2000 (Knezek, Christensen, Hancock, and Shoho, 2000). This model posits that educator desire to use technology (will), training in use...
Topics: Integration
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Validating the Computer Attitude Questionnaire NSF ITEST (CAQ N/I)
Leila Mills; Jenny Wakefield; Anjum Najmi; Dean Surface; Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 1572–1579
Abstract: This paper is a report on the validation of a new version of the Computer Attitude Questionnaire (CAQ) which is an instrument for measurement of student attitudes toward computers (comfort and learning with), empathy, creativity, and...
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Key Research Questions for Information Technology in the Core Disciplines, Part 1
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; John Park; Joe Garofalo; Margaret Niess; David Hicks; Janet Swenson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 950–951
This symposium features presentations led by SITE Vice Presidents (VPs) from the disciplines of Science, Math, Social Studies, English and Early Childhood. The focus is on key research questions for information technology in the core disciplines....
Topics: Social Sciences, Information Sciences, Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Social Studies
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Advancing Teachers Through Stages of Adoption of Technology in the Classroom
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 1983–1987
Stages of Adoption of Technology are used in conjunction with other assessment instruments to determine attitude, skill and technology access changes that assist in moving a teacher further along in his/her level of classroom technology integration. ...
Topics: Teachers, Integration, Professional Development, Developmental Stages
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Lessons Learned from 1-to-1 Laptop Initiatives: Reflections on the Critical Components
Mike Muir; Alice Owen; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Elliot Soloway; Cathie Norris; Peter Albion; Ian Gibson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4366–4371
More and more jurisdictions are exploring and implementing ubiquitous learning environments. The Ubiquitous Computing Evaluation Consortium identifies at least 14 large-scale learning with laptop and 16 district initiatives. Other jurisdictions are ...
Topics: Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Evaluation, Schools
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The International Handbook Summit Call to Action for Learning with Technology in the 21st Century: Next Steps, Part 2
Joke Voogt; Gerald Knezek; Chris Dede; Paul Resta; Mike Searson; Ann Thompson; Therese Laferriere; David Gibson; Margaret Riel; Renate Schulz-Zander; Rhonda Christensen; Kwok Wing Lai; Niki Davis; Rowland Baker; Ian Gibson; Don Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 2413–2415
The International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education (Voogt & Knezek, 2008) provides researchers, policy makers and practitioners with an integrated and detailed overview of this complex field. One of the important ...
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The Technology in Education Competency Survey (TECS): A Self-Appraisal Instrument for NCATE Standards
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2288–2289
The Technology in Education Competency Survey (TECS v1.1) is a self-assessment rating form covering teacher competencies in major areas addressed by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for the USA. It ...
Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Competencies, Students
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Information and Communication Technologies in Hands-On Science: Emerging Trends Across Three Nations
Gerald Knezek; Hiromitsu Muta; Joke Voogt; Rhonda Christensen; David Moore; John Southworth; Marie Tada; Greg Jones
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 19, No. 3 (2000) pp. 277–295
This article introduces a framework for classifying information and communication technologies (ICT) in hands-on science activ-ities in K-12 education. Exemplary projects from the USA and the Netherlands demonstrate the potential of the use of ICT....
Topics: Educational Technology, Information Communication Technologies, Information Sciences
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STEM Interests for Middle Schoolers Out to Save the World (MSOSW)
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek; Tandra Tyler-Wood
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 1428–1433
Middle Schoolers Out to Save the World (MSOSW) is a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Project funded to span 2008 – 2011. Analysis of pre-post data gathered from 2009-2010...
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Relationship of Educator Professional Development for Interactive Online Simulations to Eighth Grade Student Achievement in Math and Science
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Alice Owen; Sam Farsaii; Rebekah McPherson; Sherri Brogdon; Jaeyeob Jung
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 3276–3281
Findings based on school-as-a-unit-of-analysis and classroom-as-a-unit-of-analysis data from the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) for 8th Grade Science indicate that training in Gizmo use and in other hands-on technology based...
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Perceptions of Special Education Pre-Service and In-service Teachers
Pamela Peak; Rebekah McPherson; Brenda Barrio; Gerald Knezek; Amber Ellison; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 3976–3981
Abstract: This study at a large midwestern university evaluated the use of a web-based simulated classroom, simSchool, with pre-service and in-service special education students, to determine if use of the simulated classroom impacts students’...
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Preservice Educator Learning in a Simulated Teaching Environment
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 938–946
Assessment of learning within a simulated teaching environment is addressed within the context of a federally funded project to improve the maturity and retention of preservice teachers. Analysis of matched treatment and comparison data from two...
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IT Competencies and Attitudes: A Worldwide Perspective
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1671–1676
This paper introduces one of the key topics addressed in the symposium, Information Technology in Education Worldwide. The focus in on the importance of attitudes and competencies in the implementation of information technology in education....
Topics: Attitudes, Educational Technology
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Measurement of STEM Dispositions in Elementary School Students
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Sita Periathiruvaldi; Curby Alexander; Garry Mayes; Charlotte Owens; Dale Magoun
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1052–1059
This paper focuses on the development and refinement of a new instrument for measuring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) dispositions in elementary school students. Reliability and validity indices are presented, as well as a cross...
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Contrasts in Teacher and Student Perceptions of STEM Content and Careers
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 11, No. 1 (March 2011) pp. 92–117
Analysis of baseline attitudinal data gathered from a National Science Foundation Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers project uncovered large contrasts between the perceptions of practicing professionals and students toward...
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An Instrument for Self-Appraisal of General Preparation in Technology for Prospective Teachers
Rhonda Christensen; Cesareo Morales; Theresa Overall; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 734–737
The purpose of this study was to create and pilot test an assessment tool for pre-service teachers based on national standards regarding their general preparation to use technology in the classroom. The survey was produced from the The National...
Topics: Educational Technology, Teachers, Standards
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A Comparison of Self-Report and Observer Ratings of Educator Technology Integration Proficiency
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Garry Mayes; Cesareo Morales
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 892–897
Teachers from four elementary schools in a large public school district in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area of Texas were observed for the purpose of comparing and contrasting observer ratings with self-report assessments regarding level of...
Topics: Teachers, Integration, Assessment, Schools
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STEM Learning in Middle School with Games and Simulations
Teresa Franklin; Shelby Morge; Sridhar Narayan; Gene Tagliarini; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Chang Liu; David Chelberg
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 1445–1449
STEM education is a major focus of recent legislation and funding in Congress as the number of scientists and mathematicians, engineers and technologists are sadly lacking to support innovation and the ever changing economy (Ashby, 2006). Recently, ...
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SimSchool: Enhancing Teacher Preparation through Simulated Classrooms
David Gibson; Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 1504–1510
Outcomes from using a simulated teaching environment with pre-service teacher candidates are presented. Results of analyses for the areas of pedagogical practices and teaching skills are used to illustrate that changes in pre-service educators can...
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Impact of Technology-Intensive Professional Development on Classroom Gains in Reading Achievement
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 2339–2346
This paper contains a corollary study of scientifically-based research conducted to verify the impact of one large-scale U.S. Dept. of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant's activities (Grant # R303A99030, 1999-2004) on K-3 reading...
Topics: Achievement, Educational Technology, Professional Development
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Assessing Distance Learning - Enrichment (DL-E) Activities
John Southworth; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Jozef Hvorecky
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4042–4048
Distance Learning - Enrichment (DL-E) is no longer an experimental novelty with a 50-50 chance of failure when the time for classroom-to-classroom connections arrive. As increased bandwidth has become available and affordable, and educational...
Topics: Classrooms
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Teacher and Student Attitudes Toward Information Technology in Four Nations
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Elizabeth 'Libby' Gilmore; Haesun Kim; A. Dale Magoun; Charlotte Owens; Césareo Morales; Bert Moonen; Joke Voogt
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) pp. 916–918
This international panel compares teacher and student attitudes toward information technology in four nations: Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, and the USA. 1998 data has been gathered using instrumentation in common for several two-nation or ...
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Project SETS (Simulation-Enhanced Training for Science Teachers)
Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Lemoyne Dunn
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 5167–5172
Project SETS (Simulation-Enhanced Training for Science Teachers) seeks to improve training for elementary level science teachers using a simulated classroom (simSchool) as a laboratory experience. Future teachers can practice teaching in an...
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Teacher Home Access as a Primary Indicator of Stage of Adoption of Technology
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 867–870
The authors previously reported finding extensive differences in teacher attitudes and skills as well as student perceptions of technology, based on whether or not information technology users had access to a computer at home (Knezek & Christensen,...
Topics: Professional Development, Educational Technology, Integration, Teachers, Computers
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The Effects of Distance Learning on the Attitudes on the Attitudes of Elementary Age Children as Assessed by their Teachers
Dale Magoun; Rhonda Christensen; Charlotte Owens; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 473–479
"ARTS to the Delta" is an advanced-technology infrastructure for northeast Louisiana that provides a gateway for education, skills training, and enrichment for Delta-area students. The school dropout rates for students in these rural parishes are...
Topics: Students, Educational Technology, Schools, Evaluation, Attitudes
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Key Research Questions for Information Technology in the Core Disciplines, Part 2
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Dina Rosen; Glen Bull
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 952–953
This symposium features presentations led by SITE Vice Presidents (VPs) from the disciplines of Science, Math, Social Studies, English and Early Childhood. The focus is on key research questions for information technology in the core disciplines....
Topics: Social Studies, Educational Technology, Early Childhood Education, Information Sciences, Social Sciences
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Influence of Home Access on Attitudes, Skills, and Level of Use for Teachers and Students in Technology Integrating Classrooms
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2037–2038
The interaction of home access and school use of computers has been a topic of discussion among educational researchers for more than a decade. Evaluation of a U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant and a Preparing...
Topics: Evaluation, Educational Technology, Teachers, Computers, Schools
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Simulating Teaching & Learning
David Gibson; Bokyeong Kim; Young Kyun Baek; Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek; Dong Uk Cheong
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 1216–1217
This panel presentation will offer three perspectives on the subject of simulating teaching and learning by researchers and simulation developers from the US and Korea who are engaged in a multiyear research and development collaboration to produce...
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Evolution of Technology Proficiency Perceptions: Construct Validity for the Technology Proficiency Self Assessment (TPSA) Questionnaire from a Longitudinal Perspective
Garry Mayes; Leila Mills; Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1988–1993
This research explores the changing definition of basic technology proficiency through the history of the Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment (TPSA), a self-report instrument developed by Meg Ropp (1997, 1999). The TPSA instrument was...
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PT3 Implementation at the University of North Texas
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Dana Arrowood
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 1661–1662
PT3 Implementation at the University of North Texas Gerald Knezek Rhonda Christensen Tandra Tyler-Wood Dana Arrowood Theresa Overall Garry Mayes Michele Maldonado The Millennium II consortium is implementing seven preservice teacher...
Topics: Professional Development, Information Communication Technologies, Integration, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education
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Early Experiences with SimMentoring: From Virtual to Real Teaching
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek; Leslie Patterson; Carol Wickstrom; Theresa Overall; Lisa Hettler
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 1186–1188
SimMentoring is a three-year project awarded by the U.S. Dept. of Education Fund For the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) to the University of North Texas and Curveshift Inc. The project combines human mentoring with exposure to a wide ...
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The International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education: Part 1
Joke Voogt; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Kwok Wing Lai; Keryn Pratt; Peter Albion; Jo Tondeur; Mary Webb; Dirk Ifenthaler; David C. Gibson; Paul Resta; Thérèse Laferrière; David Slykhuis
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 1078–1081
This symposium aims to introduce to the SITE community the second edition of the International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education to be published in 2018. The purpose of the Handbook is to synthesize research and...
Topics: Research & Evaluation
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The Impact of Project-Based Learning on Pre-Service Teachers’ Technology Attitudes and Skills
Curby Alexander; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Glen Bull
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 33, No. 3 (July 2014) pp. 257–282
Researchers in this study looked at the effect of content-specific, technology-rich project-based learning activities on EC-8 pre-service teachers’ competencies and skills, as well as pre-service teacher’s attitudes toward science, technology,...
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Information Technology in Education Worldwide, Part 1
Joke Voogt; Gerald Knezek; Kwok-Wing Lai; Rhonda Christensen; Nancy Law
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2076–2077
This symposium will feature selected topics from the International Handbook of Information Technology in Education – a work which will be composed of 80-100 chapters in 2 volumes when published by Springer in 2007. During the first hour of the...
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Educator Development Through Games and Sims
Brian Ferry; Lisa Kervin; David Gibson; Rhonda Christensen; Dong Uk Cheong
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 1436–1438
This panel presents an opportunity for the audience to hear of three different approaches to educator development through games and simulations. The three projects took different approaches to address a similar problem; that of learning about the...
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Barriers to Teaching with Technology for Alternative Certification Teachers
Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 3209–3214
This study examined the technology skills of 278 pre-service teachers as they entered and exited a required, technology infused, introductory special education course. The major finding was that alternative certification teacher candidates generally ...
Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology
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Commonalities in Professional Development and Research Designs: Setting the Stage for Cross-Project Findings from NSF ITEST Activities, Part 1
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Dale Magoun; Charlotte Owens
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3258–3259
In this symposium, projects from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Information Technology Experiences for Teachers and Students (ITEST) Program will describe their teacher training models and research designs from a perspective of sharing plans ...
Topics: Standards, Professional Development, Teachers, Information Sciences, Students
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Advancement of Student Technology Integration Skills through University Pre-service Coursework
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 1505–1510
In the United States (U.S.) there is a shortage of new teachers possessing skills to integrate technology into the classroom. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized this problem and has funded projects targeted at pre-service teacher...
Topics: Educational Technology, Teachers, Integration, Classrooms
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Validating a Handheld Computing Self-Efficacy Scale
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 879–884
The use of handheld technologies is becoming widespread in the K-12 environment. While students seem ready to embrace these devices it is not as easy to identify readiness in educators. Teacher and educator familiarity is essential prior to...
Topics: Integration
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Preservice versus Inservice Educators' Attitudes Toward Information Technology
Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knezek
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) pp. 1319–1322
This paper compares and contrasts attitudes of preservice teachers to those of inservice teachers and administrators. In the first section we describe categories of preservice and inservice educators from which data has been gathered, while the...
Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education
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Simulating Students with Learning Disabilities in Virtual Classrooms: A Validation Study
Sita Periathiruvadi; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2588–2595
This study explores the validity of using a simulation as a training tool to provide future teachers with an opportunity to work with a simulated student with a learning disability in an inclusion classroom. This study seeks to determine if a...
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Implementing Technology into Preservice Teacher Courses: PT3 First Year Accomplishments
Tandra Tyler-Wood; Rhonda Christensen; Dana Arrowood; Jeff Allen; Michelle Maldonado
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1784–1787
More than 20 preservice methods courses are currently taught in the College of Education at the University of North Texas. Prior to 1999, fewer than half of these courses made extensive use of information technology, and fewer than one-fourth...
Topics: Educational Technology, Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education
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No more standing-by for middle schoolers: Project Updates from Middle Schoolers Out to Save the World (MSOSW)
Rhonda Christensen; Tandra Tyler-Wood; Gerald Knezek; David Gibson; Theresa Overall; Lisa Gros; Allan Baer; Amber Ellison; Okyoung Lim; Patty Veayo; Cindy Anderson; Jennifer Simone
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 3552–3553
In this NSF-ITEST project, approximately 600 sixth graders from nine middle schools in Louisiana, Maine, Texas and Vermont are monitoring home energy use under supervision of their (14) teachers. The data are being used to develop optimum scenarios...
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Construct Validity for the World Wide Web Attitude Scale
Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Janette Bradley; Peter Scannell; James Langford
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1143–1149
This paper integrates findings from three studies addressing the measurement properties of the World Wide Web Attitude Scale (WAS). The development process for the instrument as well as construct (factor) validity are addressed. The paper also...
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Next Generation Learning Challenges EDUCAUSE WInners Panel
David Gibson; Scott Osterweil; Cliff Zintgraff; Petra Fisser; Tandra Wood; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2810–2816
The Next Generation Learning Challenges grant program of EDUCAUSE, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation and others, will bring four project leaders together to share models of innovation and new possibilities with...
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DAMSALS2 ITEST Project--Technology Infused Science Set in the Local Environment
Patty Watts; Michael Camille; Charlotte Owens; Rhonda Christensen; Gerald Knesek; Theresa Overall
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3775–3780
The DAMSALS2 ITEST Project at University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is training teachers to provide students with technology skills needed to prepare them for technology intensive careers in agriculture. Eco-loggers, hand-held GPS units, and...
Topics: Teachers, Information Sciences, Students
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Middle School Water Conservation Unit: Increasing Middle Schoolers Interest in Pursuing a Career in Environmental Engineering
Tandra Tyler-Wood; Alexander Curby; Sita Periathiruvadi; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Arrowood Dana
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1091–1093
This poster explores the use of digital fabrication as a tool to train middle school students in the concepts of environmental engineering. Students are presented with a real life scenario which involves water shortages and the need to conserve and...