Thomas Jefferson's computer

Catherine F Smith

Computers and Composition Vol. 13, No. 1 (1996) pp. 5–21

That Thomas Jefferson was a prolific writer is generally recognized. Less well known are his contributions to the history of writing technology. Jefferson invented or improved devices for composing, copying, and encrypting. When the devices...

Language: English

The Promise of Open Educational Resources

Marshall S. Smith; Catherine M. Casserly

Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning Vol. 38, No. 5 (2006) pp. 8–17

Open educational resources (OER) include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to either support access to knowledge, or have an impact on teaching,...

The Use of Video Modeling via a Video iPod and a System of Least Prompts to Improve Transitional Behaviors for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the General Education Classroom

David Cihak; Cynthia Fahrenkrog; Kevin M. Ayres; Catherine Smith

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions Vol. 12, No. 2 (2010) pp. 103–115

This study evaluated the efficacy of video modeling delivered via a handheld device (video iPod) and the use of the system of least prompts to assist elementary-age students with transitioning between locations and activities within the school. Four ...

Creating Asynchronous Learning Communities in Mathematics Teacher Education, Part 1

Allison McCulloch; Ryan Smith; P. Holt Wilson; Lodge McCammon; Catherine Stein; Cecilia Arias

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 2872–2875

The purpose of this symposium is to share the various ways that asynchronous online tools such as wiki’s, blogs, and online video are being used specifically in mathematics education to promote shared learning experiences and collaborative...

Creating Asynchronous Learning Communities in Mathematics Teacher Education, Part 2

Allison McCulloch; Ryan Smith; P. Holt Wilson; Lodge McCammon; Catherine Stein; Cecilia Arias

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 2876–2881

The purpose of this symposium is to share the various ways that asynchronous online tools such as wiki’s, blogs, and online video are being used specifically in mathematics education to promote shared learning experiences and collaborative...

Focusing on ICT in Rural and Regional Education in Australia

Chris Reading; Andrew Fluck; Sue Trinidad; Howard Smith; Greg Shaw; Neil Anderson; Catherine McLoughlin; Bruce White

Australian Educational Computing Vol. 21, No. 2 (December 2006) pp. 20–24

National priorities set by an Australian ministerial taskforce provide clear guidelines to develop pedagogy that integrates ICT. Although these guidelines do not specifically address rural and regional school needs, the two priorities: promoting...