SITE 2015--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Mar 02, 2015
Editors
David Rutledge; David Slykhuis
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 630
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An Examination of EFL Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)
Ahmet Oguz Akcay, Rae Mancilla & Nihat Polat, Duquesne University, United States
Computer tools are increasingly integrated in English as Foreign (EFL) curricula. Integrating technology in English language curriculum is necessary for preparing 21st century learners. Teachers’... More
pp. 1-3
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Empowerment Patterns of Teachers Leading ICT Implementation Programs
Orit Avidov-Ungar, The Open University, Achva Academic College, Israel, Israel; Noga Magen-Nagar, Gordon college of education, Israel
This article presents finding that emerged from a study of 24 in-depth interviews conducted with teachers who were candidates for an ICT Leadership Award granted by Israel’s Ministry of Education. ... More
pp. 4-9
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Feeling Anxious: Students’ Perceptions and Emotions Relative to Online Assessments in College Courses
Catherine Brooks, University of Arizona, United States
Technology-based testing tools are being utilized in a variety of college course types (e.g., online, face-to-face). Though online assessments are often designed to provide students flexibility and... More
pp. 10-15
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Cloud-based Learning Environment with VMware vCloud Director
Li Chao, University of Houston - Victoria, United States
VMware is the software commonly used to develop enterprise level cloud services. This paper explores the usability of VMware in the development of a cloud-based learning environment. It begins with... More
pp. 16-22
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Incorporating WebQuest into Geography Thematic Integrated Instruction to Enhance Students’ Problem-Solving Ability
Yi-Chia Cheng, Tamkang University, Taiwan; Hsin-Te Yeh, Metropolitan State University of Denver, United States; Tsui-Wen Huang, Taipei Municipal Zhong-Lun High School, Taiwan
Thematic integrated instruction enables teachers to deliver instructions in an integrated manner in order to exercise students’ critical thinking skills. WebQuest is an inquiry-based learning... More
pp. 23-26
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Nudging Tech Infusion into Student Teaching: Determining Institutional Readiness for Large-Scale, Site-Based, Professional Development
Teresa S. Foulger, Ray Buss, Keith Wetzel, LeeAnn Lindsey & Stacey Pasquel, Arizona State University, United States
This study was conducted to determine the current status of technology integration during student teaching in our college. It is a natural extension of efforts to integrate technology into... More
pp. 27-32
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Experiences of Students from Traditionally Underrepresented Groups in an Informal STEM Educational Setting and the Effect on Self-Efficacy, Task Value, and Academic Course Selection
Anita Harvin, University of Texas at Austin, United States
In this pilot, research study, I discuss how students from groups underrepresented in the STEM workplace make sense of their participation in a STEM+Art, maker-movement inspired, after-school and... More
pp. 33-43
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Time Management and Student Independence in Online Learning: A Course Evaluation
Robyn Hill, National University, United States
Online education classes have the potential to offer students greater flexibility, personalization, and higher levels of independence, allowing them to become autonomous, lifelong learners. However... More
pp. 44-48
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Strengthening IT Curriculum by Improving Problem Solving Skills with Programming
Michael Jonas, University of New Hampshire at Manchester, United States
Developing good problem solving skills is an important element of an Information Technology (IT) education. A challenge is how to expose students to such skill sets practically and efficiently, and... More
pp. 49-54
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Closing the Distance: Online Learning for Rural Mathematics Teachers
Jennifer Luebeck, Montana State University, United States; Georgia Cobbs, University of Montana, United States; Lisa Scott, Lisa Scott Mathematics Education Consulting, LLC, United States
A series of online learning modules form the foundation for an innovative and technology-based approach to school-based professional learning for K-8 mathematics teachers, particularly in rural... More
pp. 55-60
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The Contribution of Academic Education to Predicting the Level of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Teachers in Israel
Noga Magen- Nagar, Gordon College of Education, Israel; Orit Avidov- Ungar, The Open University, Achva Academic College, Israel
The current study aims to examine the contribution of teachers' academic education to predicting the level of technological-pedagogic knowledge in the classroom. The research methodology was... More
pp. 61-66
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Teaching Undergraduate Students versus Graduate Students Online: Similarities, Differences, and Instructional Approaches
Kelly Paynter & Jimmy Barnes, Jacksonville State University, United States
What should a professor do differently when teaching undergraduate students online as compared to teaching graduate students online? In what ways must professors modify their online course... More
pp. 67-71
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Engaging Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Michelle Sims, Kutztown University, United States
There is a global need for strong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills. Therefore it is imperative to engage girls in STEM in the classroom and in future careers. While... More
pp. 72-74
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A promising game-based intervention for successful mathematics learning for all students.
Karin Wiburg, New Mexico State University, United States
This presentation/paper introduces participants to Math Snacks, an online program with videos and games accompanied by learner and teacher material. Materials are based on research findings on... More
pp. 75-78
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Progression in Practice: Development of TPACK in didactical designs
Sara Willermark & Lena Pareto, University West, Sweden
We report results from a three-year School Development Project in which digital technology supports cross-border collaboration and innovative models for teaching in virtual classrooms are designed.... More
pp. 79-86
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Building a Base for Teachers to Develop Next Generation Leaders: Computational Thinking in the Elementary and Middle Level Classroom
Siri Anderson, St. Catherine University, United States
This roundtable discussion will focus on the connections between computational thinking/computer programming and existing elementary education standards/learning targets. A hands on matching game... More
pp. 87-89
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Investigating Novice Programming Abilities with the Help of Psychometric Assessment
Marc Berges, Technische Universität München, Germany
In 2008, a working group in the computer science department at Technische Universität München School of Education piloted an optional 2 ½ day experience that took place just before the first... More
pp. 90-95
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uCode@UWG: Building Kids' Interest in STEM-C.
Adriana D' Alba, Kim Huett, Anja Remshagen & Christine Rolka, University of West Georgia, United States
One Saturday a month, children aged 7 to 17 gather in the College of Education of a University located in the west of the State of Georgia, to learn about computational skills, tools, and languages... More
pp. 96-99
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How do digital device ownership and daily media exposure predict multitasking?
Muhterem Dindar & Yavuz Akbulut, Anadolu University, Turkey
This study investigated whether prior digital media ownership and daily media exposure predicted current multitasking behaviors of college students. A total of 317 pre-service teachers studying at ... More
pp. 100-107
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Social Development Theory, Social Identity Theory and Computer Supported Collaborative Learning: An Examination of Peer Group Influences, Factors and Behaviors
Heather Lamb, University of North Texas - Learning Technologies, United States
The purpose of this article is to examine the implications and applications for Vygotsky's Social Development Theory (1978) and Tajfel & Turner’s Social Identity Theory (1979) to understand the... More
pp. 108-113