Browsing by Subject: Schools
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Inclusive education in schools in rural areas
J Callado Moreno, M Molina Jan, Eufrasio Prez Navo & Javier Rodrguez Moreno, Department Pedagogy, University of Jan, Spain
Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research (NAER Journal) Vol. 4, No. 2 (Jul 15, 2015) pp. 107–114
Since Spain decided to embark on the development of inclusive schooling, studies have taken place to see if the inclusive principle is being developed satisfactorily. Inclusive schooling implies... More
pp. 107-114
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The effectiveness of a computer-assisted math learning program
K. De Witte, C. Haelermans & N. Rogge
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 31, No. 4 (Aug 01, 2015) pp. 314–329
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs are considered as a way to improve learning outcomes of students. However, little is known on the schools who implement such programs as well as on the ... More
pp. 314-329
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Fueling Chemical Engineering Concepts with Biodiesel production: A Professional Development Experience for K-12 Pre-service Teachers
Anju Gupta, Texas A&M International University
Journal of STEM Education Vol. 16, No. 1 (Jun 12, 2015)
This one-day workshop for pre-service teachers was aimed at implementing a uniquely designed and ready-to-implement chemical engineering curriculum in K-12 coursework. This educational and... More
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Central practitioners’ developing legitimate peripheral participation in a community of practice for changing schools
David Woo, University of Hong Kong
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 31, No. 2 (Jun 22, 2015)
As new technologies continue to shape society, there has been a greater need for communities of practice to facilitate changing teaching and learning practices through technology in schools.... More
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Success factors for ICT implementation in Saudi secondary schools: From the perspective of ICT directors, head teachers, teachers and students
Sultan Albugami & Vian Ahmed, Salford University, UK, United Kingdom
International Journal of Education and Development using ICT Vol. 11, No. 1 (Apr 30, 2015)
The role of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in education is undisputed globally. However, although Saudi Arabia government has invested heavily in the ICT sector in education, the... More
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A Case Study of the Kamehameha Schools Online Instructor Training Institute: Preparing Teachers to Become Distance Learning Instructors Seven to Ten Years Later
Dorothy Hirata, Kamehameha Schools, United States
Global Learn 2015 (April 2015) pp. 627–632
With the continued growth of K-12 online learning, there is a need to train online instructors and understand professional development (PD) experiences that impact their success when teaching in... More
pp. 627-632
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Barriers to the Integration and Adoption of iPads in Schools: A Systematic Literature Review based on the philosophy of "think global, act local.”
Md. Saifuddin Khalid, Gökce Kilic, Jeanette Christoffersen & Aparna Purushothaman, Aalborg University, Denmark
Global Learn 2015 (April 2015) pp. 58–67
iPad, with its Apple platform and interoperability-dependent material conditions, bring complex barriers in its adoption and integration in secondary education system as a learning tool. In the... More
pp. 58-67
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The rhetoric of reform and teachers' use of ICT
Charalambos Vrasidas
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 46, No. 2 (Mar 30, 2015) pp. 370–380
During the last two decades, the Cyprus Education System has been undergoing systematic reform efforts. Within the spirit of change, efforts have been made to equip all public schools with... More
pp. 370-380
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M-learning adequacy and perceptions of students and teachers in secondary schools
Fezile Ozdamli & Huseyin Uzunboylu
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 46, No. 1 (Jan 30, 2015) pp. 159–172
In recent years, the use of mobile technologies has increased in a number of fields such as banking, economy, tourism, entertainment, library research, etc. These developments have also led to the ... More
pp. 159-172
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Identifying the Relationships among Teachers’ Perceptions and the Use of Interactive Whiteboard and Students' Learning Performance
Jue Wang, Jongpil Cheon, Doug Hamman & Sunyoung Han, Texas Tech University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 3475–3482
The main purpose of this study was to identify the relationships among teachers' perception toward IWB, their use of IWB, and students’ learning performance. Data from 149 in-service teachers from ... More
pp. 3475-3482
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Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Technology Use in Their Classroom
Ahmet Oguz Akcay, Duquesne University, United States; Neslihan Unluol Unal, Kent State University, United States; Halit Arslan, Teacher, Turkey
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 3026–3031
Nowadays technology is an enormous part of education and it has been increasingly integrated into today’s classroom. However, not all schools have the same opportunities to access and use... More
pp. 3026-3031
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Phase 2 of Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI): Mentoring of T2T Scholars in High-Needs Schools
Matthew Boggan, Margaret Pope & Teresa Jayroe, Mississippi State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2950–2953
The Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI) program at Mississippi State University (MSU) was implemented to assist in addressing the teaching shortage in the state of Mississippi. TMI was connected... More
pp. 2950-2953
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Scenario-Based Approach for Teaching Parental Involvement to Preservice Teachers
Zafer Unal, USF St.Petersburg, United States; Aslihan Unal & Yasar Bodur, Georgia Southern University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2614–2621
Many preservice teachers find the theories and concepts they learn in university classrooms too abstract to help address parental involvement issues they encounter in schools. This study describes ... More
pp. 2614-2621
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Enhancing Urban Teachers STEM and Leadership Capacities: A preliminary report on a unique private-public-public partnership
Punya Mishra, Leigh Wolf, Sonya Gunnings Moton, Candace Marcotte, Kyle Shack, Akesha Horton, Christopher Seals & Alex Lishinski, Michigan State University, United States; Dakota Pawlicki, Chicago Public Schools, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 987–992
This symposium discusses a unique example of private-public-public partnership (the MSU-Wipro STEM & Leadership program) to enhance the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)... More
pp. 987-992
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Views of Teacher Candidates on Practicability of Flipped Classroom Model in Public Schools
Ozan Filiz, Adile Aşkım Kurt & Derya Orhan, Anadolu University, Turkey
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2313–2315
The purpose of this research is to enhance awareness of Flipped Classroom Model and determine the views of teacher candidates on practicability of this model in Turkish public schools. The... More
pp. 2313-2315
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ICT in EFL in Mexican 1-9 Schools
Jose-Luis Ramirez-Romero, University of Sonora, Mexico
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2095–2101
This paper describes the research design and main findings of an ongoing longitudinal study that has been conducted for almost two decades about the incorporation and use of ICT in EFL courses in... More
pp. 2095-2101
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Data Visualization Research in K-12 Online Schools
Susan Lowes & Peiyi Lin, Columbia University, United States; Joe Cozart, Georgia Virtual School, United States; Joseph Freidhoff, Michigan Virtual University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1483–1484
This panel will bring together leading experts in the area of data visualization to share their research in this area. Joe Freidhoff will share interactive reports that he uses at Michigan Virtual ... More
pp. 1483-1484
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Recruiting, hiring, training, supporting, and evaluating teachers: A Cross-case analysis of teaching infrastructure across K-12 virtual schools
Kathryn Kennedy & Joseph Freidhoff, Michigan Virtual University, United States; Amy Michalowski, Virtual High School, United States; Joe Cozart, Georgia Virtual School, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1481–1482
This panel will delve into research conducted by the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, a division of Michigan Virtual University. The research focused on similarities and differences... More
pp. 1481-1482
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Towards the Development of a new Digital Strategy for Schools in Ireland
Deirdre Butler & Margaret Leahy, St Patrick's College, Dublin City University, Ireland; Gerry Shiel & Jude Cosgrove, Educational Research Centre, Ireland
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1334–1341
In Ireland, the Department of Education and Skills is currently in the process of preparing a Digital Strategy for Schools. As part of this process, a census of ICT in primary, post-primary and... More
pp. 1334-1341
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Information Technology Personnel’s Perceptions of Barriers to Technology Implementation in Rural Schools
Jason Beach, Tennessee Technological University, United States; Hannah Webster, White County Schools, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1321–1327
This study sought to discover what barriers exist in equipping schools with technology, especially within school systems classified as rural and low-income. In this interpretive case study, the... More
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