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
-
Hybrid Courses Plus: Blending F2F, online and handheld computer for effective learning
Lloyd Curtis & Penelope Swenson, California State University, United States
Abstract: This paper explores the potential within hybrid courses for increasing student learning. It considers the benefits of hybrids. It acknowledges that the key to designing winning courses... More
pp. 520-523
-
Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning: Self-Contradictory Perceptions Among Teachers
Roy Tamashiro, Webster University, United States
In a survey of 197 educators enrolled in online graduate education courses at Webster University's (MO) School of Education, participants named pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of... More
pp. 524-527
-
Examination of Interaction Variables as Predictors of Students' Satisfaction and Willingness to Enroll in Future Web-Based Courses While Controlling for Student Characteristics
Veronica A. Thurmond, University of Kansas Medical Center, United States
Because of the proliferation of Web-based courses and the differences in interaction between the traditional and Web-based pedagogical platforms, a vital needs exists to assess the effectiveness of... More
pp. 528-531
-
Using the NASA LIVE Videoconferencing Program in Teacher Education
Katrina Townes, NASA Langley Research Center, United States; Randall Caton, Christopher Newport University, United States
NASA LIVE uses videoconferencing technology (i.e., ISDN and IP) to enhance and enrich (pre service and in-service) teacher education and to demonstrate the integration of science, technology,... More
pp. 532-534
-
Integrating Peer evaluation of teaching and student evaluation for online instruction
Cherng-Jyh Yen, Michael Corry, Robert Ianacone & Chih-Hsiung Tu, The George Washington University, United States
The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of integrating peer evaluation of teaching and student evaluation for an online college course teaching. A peer evaluation of teaching conjunct... More
pp. 535-540
-
Developing a Hybrid Site-Based Distance Delivered Introductory Hands-on Technology Course
Shadow Armfield, Michael Blocher & Gary Tucker, Northern Arizona University, United States
The College of Education at Northern Arizona University began a program to make available to Navajo, Hopi and other rural Native Americans an alternative site-based teacher certification program.... More
pp. 541-542
-
Student and Instructor Experiences in an Online Technology in Education Course: A Case Study
Selma Vonderwell, The University of Akron, United States
The purpose of this qualitative case study is to examine and describe the instructor and student experiences in an undergraduate online course. The design, development and implementation process of... More
pp. 543-552
-
Teacher Preparation for Online Teaching
Qing Yu, New Mexico Junior College, United States
A key player in distance education should be teacher. In order to transfer from traditional classroom teaching to online teaching smoothly, teacher only get training to improve their computer... More
pp. 553-556
-
The Changing Roles of Faculty in the ITV Millues: A Study for Bridging Digital Divide in the Diverse Turkish Culture via Open Education Faculty of Anadolu University
T. Volkan Yuzer, Anadolu University Open Education Faculty, Turkey
Interactive television has caused some novelties in the education field. Interactive education broadcastings have also a wide spectrum. Anadolu University, Open Education Faculty has been using... More
pp. 557-559
-
SIMple Learning
Leo Wells, DePaul University School of Education, United States
Simulations are used in a variety of learning situations. The Sims, a product of Maxis Software, is becoming one of the most popular computer simulations ever. Users can develop simulated people... More
pp. 560-563
-
Online Teacher Education and Professional Development Resources for Rural Schools
William Mehojah, Jr, Office of Indian Education Programs, United States; Ronald Aust, Kansas University, United States; Nancy Allen, Texas A&M University, United States; Peter H. Camp, Office of Indian Education Programs, United States; Brian Newberry, Kansas University, United States; Paul Resta, University of Texas, United States
Rural school districts and educators represent underserved populations who often have limited local access to professional development and teacher education programs. This panel will explore... More
pp. 564-568
-
New Frontiers in Cultural Diversity Education: Exploring Online Delivery
Greg Levitt & Jennifer Barton, University of Nevada, United States
This paper is a report of the findings following the electronic delivery of a pre-service course on Valuing Cultural Diversity. During a summer session in 2002 at the University of Nevada Las... More
pp. 569-571
-
GENDER DIFFERENCES PERSIST YET FEMALES THRIVE IN A LEGO/LOGO
Molly Finn, Emily Lynch & Sally Beisser, Drake University, United States
Gender disparity exists in many educational environments despite conscientious attempts to equalize opportunities and outcomes. Research studies indicate females are less likely to effectively... More
pp. 572-575
-
Middle School Websites: An Accessibility Study
David Pugalee & Marty Bray, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
Many middle schools use the World Wide Web (WWW) to disseminate and gather information. On-line barriers often limit the accessibility of the WWW for students with disabilities. The purpose of this... More
pp. 576-581
-
Equity Issues of Computer Uses in Teacher Education Programs
Jane Thielemann, Viola Garcia & Irene Chen, University of Houston Downtown, United States
As Molnar pointed out in his 1978 article " The Next Great Crisis in American Education: Computer Literacy," the power of technology is a two-edged sword. This is especially true in teacher... More
pp. 582-585
-
The Diversity Resource Center Database: Utilizing technology in education to create social equality.
David Hicks, Megan Boler, Ann Potts, Cecile Cachaper, Lisa Tabor & Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech, United States
This brief paper focuses on the development of a Diversity Resource Center (DRC) database by faculty in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. The Diversity Resources Center... More
pp. 586-588
-
The School for Community Research and Learning: A New 21st Century Small High School
David Fletcher, Lehman College, Division of Education, United States
The School for Community Research and Learning is designed on the premise that students will learn best when they proactively identify and investigate social, environmental, political, public... More
pp. 589-592
-
African American Students and the Digital Divide: Wassup With It?
Jesse Foster, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States; Tehia Starker, University of Northern Iowa, United States
The purpose of this study was to examine the possibility that there are some major social (internal) components behind African American students' reluctance to use technology. Subjects for this... More
pp. 593-600
-
More than Access: Using Technology to Support a Culturally Relevant Literacy Program for Historically Underserved Inner City Children
Carlie Collins Tartakov & Patricia Randolph Leigh, Iowa State University, United States; Carline Bradford Phillips, Drake, United States
Learning Together: Literacy for Life is a program designed to enhance literacy and technology skills of a targeted population of children. A three-week pilot program of Learning Together was... More
pp. 601-602
-
The Digital Equity Network and its Free Portal and Toolkit
Robert McLaughlin, National Institute for Community Innovations, United States
Interested PT3 project leaders, staff and evaluators formed a Digital Equity Network to define major digital divide issues in education, identify promising and proven strategies and resources for... More
pp. 603-605
