Computer-Based Dynamic Assessment of Multidigit Multiplication

Michael M. Gerber

Exceptional Children Vol. 61, No. 2 (1994) pp. 114–25

Design details, operation, and initial field test results are reported for DynaMath, a computer-based dynamic assessment system that provides individually tailored, instructionally useful assessment of students with disabilities. DynaMath organizes...

Problem Based Learning and IMM: A Professional Development Model for Teacher Inservice Training

Judith English; Sarah Hough; Michael Gerber

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 1186–1192

Current research findings of an ongoing federal study of PBL-IMM professional development model delivery are presented. Online data from a teacher/administrator professional certification program for CLAD credential using CaseTrainer's modules (PBL...

Topics: Professional Development, Research Methods

Effectiveness of Computerized Drill and Practice Games in Teaching Basic Math Facts

Carol A. Christensen; Michael M. Gerber

Exceptionality Vol. 1, No. 3 (1990) pp. 149–65

Thirty elementary-level learning-disabled and 30 nondisabled students were trained on addition using either a drill-and-practice task within an arcade gamelike context or a straightforward drill. The straightforward drill was more effective than the ...

SchoolLink: A demonstration of web-based, interactive multimedia materials for professional development

Stacey Kyle; Jessica Villaruz; Michael Gerber

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1822–1823

SchoolLink creates web-based, interactive multimedia professional development modules that support team-oriented professional development in schools. This demonstration serves two purposes: to present SchoolLink's latest module, created in...

Topics: Professional Development, Developmental Stages, Schools

CASELINKS, a Multi-media Community of School Practice: How Does it Effect Learning?

Sarah Hough; Stacey Kyle; Michael Gerber

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1423–1426

The purpose of session is twofold: To discuss project CASELINK?S model of professional development which utilizes interactive, web-based learning modules that are based on a constructivist view of the learner and a problem-based learning pedagogy;...

Topics: Teachers, Interaction, Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Development

Examining Oral Reading Fluency Trajectories Among English Language Learners and English Speaking Students

Shane Jimerson; Sehee Hong; Scott Stage; Michael Gerber

Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research (NAER Journal) Vol. 2, No. 1 (Jan 14, 2013)

Students’ oral reading fluency growth from first through fourth grade was used to predict their achievement on the Stanford Achievement Test (9th ed.; SAT-9 Reading) using a latent growth model. Two conditional variables related to student status...

Topics: Elementary Education

Bridging between Craft and Academic Knowledge: A Computer Supported, Problem-Based Learning Model for Professional Preparation in Special Education

Michael M. Gerber; Judy English; George S. Singer

Teacher Education and Special Education Vol. 22, No. 2 (1999) pp. 100–13

Describes Project CASELINK, a project that uses a problem-based learning perspective to design and develop eight interactive multimedia modules on the Internet to augment introductory courses in special education anywhere in the nation. Addresses...

Bridging Craft and Academic: A Demonstration of Web-Based, Problem Based Learning Training Materials

Sarah Hough; Stacey Kyle; Michael Gerber; Jill Leafstedt

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 190–191

Come and learn about a multi-media web based learning tool -- built on a constructivist (problem based learning) approach--designed for use in teacher development. Objectives and Overview The purpose of this proposed poster /technology session is to ...

Topics: Interaction, Video, Administrators, Learning Objects, Professional Development