SITE 2003--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
2003
Editors
Caroline Crawford; Niki Davis; Jerry Price; Roberta Weber; Dee Anna Willis
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 1052
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Gifted Education Training for Teachers Online
Paula Christensen, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, United States
The Internet can provide a unique resource for providing Gifted Education training for teachers. The purpose of this paper is to offer information concerning an online workshop for preservice and... More
pp. 294-296
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The Perceptions of Online Learners in Taiwan: A Case Study of EduCities
Wei-Fan Chen & Tsung-Yen Chuang, The Pennsylvania State University, United States
EduCities, a Web-based learning environment utilizing computer-mediated communication (CMC) as an instructional platform, is an innovation in Taiwan. The sample of this study included six graduate ... More
pp. 297-299
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An Examination of the Relationship Between Student Learning Preferences and Threaded Discussions
Brian Cochrane, Rockhurst University, United States
The purpose of this research was to determine if variables related to preferred learning style, such as preference for dealing with information in text form (perceptual dimension) or preference for... More
pp. 300-303
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Standards, Technology and e-Learning - A Graduate Course in Education and Computer Science
Donald Costello, NCITE - Department of Computer Science University of Nebraska, United States
The rapid development and acceptance of e-Learning standards by governments, training organizations and educators, demands that this topic be the subject of graduate education. The goal was to make... More
p. 304
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Learner Anxiety Levels Within a Web-based Course: Knowledge Acquisition versus Workload versus Isolation
Caroline Crawford, University of Houston-Clear Lake, United States
The Web-based learning environment has offered learners the ability to further enhance their subject matter expertise within numerous subject areas, without consideration towards the physical... More
pp. 305-308
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Analyzing Students' Conversations in "Chat Room" Discussion Groups
Reagan Curtis, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, United States
When I turned to asynchronous delivery for Educational Research Methods two years ago, I found it difficult to provide social interactions crucial for deep meaningful learning. I knew I would be... More
pp. 309-313
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Blending Technologies for Increased Student Interaction
Rita Dobbs, The University of Texas at Tyler, United States
Many effective instructor skills exist for improving student interaction in an interactive television (ITV) classroom; however, multiple sites and large classes can prohibit student interaction. ... More
pp. 314-319
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Reflection and Interactive Discussion in Two Models of an Online Course
Brenda Dressler, New York Institute of Technology, United States
Computer-mediation communication as a tool for interactive discussion and reflective and critical thinking is explored. Using King and Kitchener's(1994)seven-stage reflective judgement model this... More
pp. 320-330
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New Software for Online Education: TextWeaver
Cindy Xin & Andrew Feenberg, San Diego State University, United States
The purpose of this demonstration is to show a new type of online discussion software designed to promote collaborative discourse: the TextWeaver. TextWeaver is an educational open source computer... More
pp. 331-332
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Teaching On-line In Conjunction With A Six Week Field Experience
French Fraker, Eastern Illinois University, United States
This presentation will give an overview of a teacher education course which is taught in an on-line format and includes a six week field experience. The presentation will include a discussion of... More
pp. 333-334
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Issues of Privacy and Anonymity in a Online Education
Guy Westhoff & Dannie Francis, University of Wyoming, United States
With the emergence of the Internet and the increased use of online courses, email, and chat rooms, the issues of privacy, anonymity and the security of personal information have evolved to a new... More
pp. 335-338
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Teaching Lower-level and Introductory Courses Online
Karen McFerrin, Steve Horton, Mike Hawkins, Mary Nell Lott & Paula Furr, Northwestern State University (LA), United States
Much of the experience with successful online instruction has involved graduate-level courses. When providing online instruction for college freshmen, including education majors, student attributes... More
pp. 339-343
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Skills acquired by teachers in virtual learning communities
Lenise Garcia, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil
We discuss in this article skills acquired by teachers in virtual learning communities, specially directed to Environmental Education objectives. The participants of the virtual communities... More
pp. 344-345
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Interaction Typology in Web-based Courses
Penny Garcia, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, United States
This paper presents a framework and examples from which to reconsider the traditional definition of interaction when applied to web-based courses. The field of distributed cognition is examined for... More
pp. 346-348
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Web-based Professional Development for Teachers: A Process Approach
Bethany Bovard, Susie Bussmann & Carmen Gonzales, RETA/NMSU, United States
This paper describes the development of web-based professional development workshops for K-12 teachers by the Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) Program [http://reta.nmsu.edu].... More
pp. 353-356
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How Did They Do That?
Hope Hartman & Doris Grasserbauer, City College of New York, United States
This paper is intended to demystify the process of implementing a complex multimedia project-based learning assignment in undergraduate and graduate teacher education courses. The approach is based... More
pp. 357-359
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Alabama Online High School: Addressing Inequity by Bridging the Barriers of Time and Distance
Susan Patterson & Julia Hartman, The University of Alabama, United States
Enrollment in online courses, which allow schools to offer courses that otherwise would be unavailable, is rapidly increasing. Alabama Online High School (AOHS) offers asynchronous, web-based... More
pp. 360-361
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Problem-Based Learning Online: Applications for Teacher Education
Francis Harvey, Drexel University, United States
Problem-based learning is an increasing popular approach to teaching and learning with demonstrated effectiveness in traditional face-to-face courses. This paper will describe the process of re... More
pp. 362-365
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Using Desktop Videoconferencing and Multimedia Modules to Convert Existing Master's Degree in Educational Diagnostics to a Successful Interactive, Internet-Based Program for Rural Bilingual Educators.
Ralph Hausman, UTB/TSC, United States
This session is designed to provide information focusing on the use of internet-based desktop videoconferencing, in combination with multimedia modules, to provide distance education program for... More
pp. 366-369
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The Effect of Multimedia Development on Effective Distance Education Delivery
Ling-Chin Ko & Jui-Feng Ho, Indiana State University, United States
Abstract: As the Internet rapidly emerges; the World Wide Web (WWW) has become a powerful, global, easy, and dynamic medium for sharing information. The World Wide Web has influenced human life, ... More
pp. 370-373
