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Barbara McKenzie
Univ. of West Georgia - College of Ed
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Interaction Activities in the On-Line Classroom: What Works and Why
Barbara McKenzie; Betul Ozkan
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 526–532
This paper is a report of the findings of a study that examined graduate students' perceptions of how frequently they used twenty-five interaction activities in an on-line instructional technology course and how valuable each activity was to the...
Topics: Professional Development, eLearning, Students
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Open social software applications and their impact on distance education
Betul Ozkan; Barbara McKenzie
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 7310–7312
Social software is defined as a tool that "enables people to rendezvous, connect or collaborate through computer-mediated communication" whereas open source software is "software whose source code is available under a license (or arrangement such as ...
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What Content Should Be Included In Pre-Service Instructional Technology Courses?
Barbara K. McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1994 (1994) pp. 423–426
With the ever-accelerating changes in technology in the schools, the increased demands being placed on teachers to be computer and technology literate, and the growing emphasis being placed on student problem solving skills through the utilization...
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Managing On-Line Courses Around the World
Nancy Mims; Barbara McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2892–2894
This article discusses the experiences of university faculty in teaching on-line courses that involve both USA and another country's (primarily third world) participation over a five-month period. Based on those experiences, and the fact that the...
Topics: Faculty
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Making Online Work: Messages from the Field
Barbara McKenzie; Elizabeth Bennett
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 588–595
This paper provides timely information on the types of design considerations, interaction activities, and evaluation techniques distance instructors should utilize more frequently to enhance their online courses. Experienced distance support...
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Social Networking Tools for Teacher Education
Betul Ozkan; Barbara McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 2772–2776
The emerging social networking tools that are ready to incorporate in educational settings and their popularity among younger generations make them compelling applications for higher education faculty. The interest and growth in social networking do ...
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Development of a Relevant Technology Course for Administrators
Nancy Mims; Barbara McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 501–505
Abstract The design, development, and evaluation of a technology course for school administrators and instructional technology leaders is presented. This paper reviews two years of course design stages including the content changes, teaching...
Topics: Instructional Design, Developmental Stages
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Photo blogs: Uses, Advantages & Challenges
Barbara McKenzie; Betul Ozkan
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 2007–2014
Abstract: Photo blogging continues to grow in its use in the schools and society today. However, there are a number of challenges that still need to be addressed before it can be more readily accepted. These need to be identified and possible...
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Using Social Media in Online Education Courses
Nancy G Mims; Barbara McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 305–311
As social media continues to expand in its use in online education in higher education institutions, there is a growing need to train distance instructors on how to select and effectively use a variety of these tools to enhance student learning....
Topics: Distance/Flexible Education, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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Evaluating Educational Technologies: Technology Connoisseurs in the Campus
Betul C. Ozkan; Barbara K. McKenzie
Eastern Educational Research Association 2006 (Feb 25, 2006)
This paper explores a new approach to the evaluation of educational technologies by using Eisner's connoisseurship model. This model has two essential features in program evaluation: holistic approach to the analysis and interpretation of data and...
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Assessing Distributed Learning: Student Perceptions and Future Directions
Elizabeth Bennett; Nancy Mims; Barbara McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2379–2382
Abstract The purpose of this study was to assess distance students' perceptions of distributed learning, the advantages and disadvantages; the impact it had on their learning; and to plan future directions with web-based courses. Graduate...
Topics: Distance Education, Attitudes, Students
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OnLine Technology Training for School Leaders, Its Impact and Concerns
Barbara McKenzie; Nancy Mims; Lynne Gaskin
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 1320–1323
Abstract: This paper provides a description of an online instructional technology class for administrators and technology leaders to enhance their skills, integration and knowledge of technology. It describes three systematic evaluation procedures...
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Training School Technology Leaders Online
Barbara McKenzie; Nancy Mims; Lynne Gaskin
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 1599–1604
This paper provides a description of the design and development of an online instructional technology class for administrators and instructional technology leaders to enhance their knowledge and integration skills. It also provides the findings of a ...
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Successful Online Assessment, Interaction and Evaluation Techniques
Barbara McKenzie; Nancy Mims; Elizabeth Bennett
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 426–431
Abstract: This paper describes a variety of successful assessment, interaction and evaluation techniques that have been used by distance instructors. The techniques were extracted from a review of the literature, conversations with experts in the...
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How to Make and Break Online Classes: Lessons Learned
Betul Ozkan; Barbara McKenzie; Marty Bray
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 993–998
Abstract: In this presentation, we will share online strategies and tools, which have made our graduate level instructional technology courses highly effective in meeting our distance students' diverse and varying instructional needs. In the first...
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Distance Learning Faculty Development via Mentoring
Barbara McKenzie; Betul Ozkan; Kent Layton
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1282–1287
As distance learning has extended to those faculty members who are not experienced in distance learning pedagogy and technologies, the need for faculty development activities has become a necessity. This paper reviews the related literature in...
Topics: Distance Education, Educational Technology, Mentoring, Faculty
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Building an Effective Peer to Peer Distance Mentoring Program
Barbara K. McKenzie; Betul C. Ozkan
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 740–745
Higher education institutions today are offering more and more online courses to meet the growing demands of students who want courses and programs of study that are easily accessible, convenient, up-to-date, and contain quality course content and...
Topics: Distance Education, Mentoring, Students
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Scaling up from University to Elementary School: Teaching Technology to Teachers
Alison Shook; Michele Mislevy; Barbara McKenzie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 2641–2642
We hypothesized that increasing the use of technology in college courses would lead to greater use of technology by pre-service teachers. We found barriers and facilitators on each level in increasing the use of technology in classrooms. We used...
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Distance Leadership Practices - What Works in Higher Education
Barbara McKenzie; Betul Ozkan; Kent Layton
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 926–931
Abstract: This paper is a report on the observations of distance leaders in higher education of what they perceive as their best practices that have lead to the success of their online graduate programs and growth in student enrollment.
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Identifying the Characteristics of Photo Bloggers: An Exploratory Study
Barbara McKenzie; Nancy Mims; Betul Ozkan
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 1539–1545
Abstract: This exploratory study identified the characteristics of successful photo bloggers as perceived by graduate students enrolled in a photography class. Most participants were teachers who had experience in some form of photo blogging. A...
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How are Photoblogs Integrated into the Curriculum?
Barbara McKenzie; Betul Ozkan; Danilo Baylen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 2124–2129
Abstract: Photoblogging has become an exciting and popular educational activity over the past several years across all grade levels including higher education. This exploratory study collected data from graduate students enrolled in a photography...
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Transformational Change: Moving Beyond Face to Face Instruction
Barbara McKenzie; Linda Haynes; Jason Huett; Betul Ozkan; Alison Shook
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 6308–6313
This exploratory paper identifies the components of face-to-face classes that can be transformed to an online class format. In addition, the types of online practices essential for selected disciplines such as instructional technology, special...
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Turning Hindsight into Foresight: Mentoring New Distance Education Faculty
Barbara McKenzie; Jason Huett; Betul Ozkan; Linda Haynes
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 2988–2993
Abstract: Each year distance training programs are becoming increasingly important to higher education institutions to provide new distance instructors with the knowledge, skills, and disposition that is essential for successful online teaching....
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Tips for Administrators in Promoting Distance Programs Using Peer Mentoring
Barbara K. McKenzie; Betül C. Özkan; Kent Layton
Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 9, No. 2 (2006)
In this exploratory distance mentor/mentee program implemented fall 2005 at the University of West Georgia , the authors investigated strategies that worked in motivating faculty to put their face-to-face classes online. This paper provides an...
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Students Perceptions of the Value of On-Line Instruction
Barbara McKenzie; Elizabeth Bennett; Nancy Mims; Tom Davidson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2992–2997
This paper explored college students' basic perceptions of WebCT on-line instruction, focusing on why students chose or did not choose to use this format, tools and activities preferred, and if this format should be continued. The findings revealed...
Topics: Students, Instructional Materials
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Needs, Concerns and Practices of Online Instructors
Barbara K. McKenzie; Nancy Mims; Elizabeth Bennett; Michael Waugh
Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 3, No. 3 (2000)
Explores online faculty backgrounds, concerns, and online teaching practices. Participants were all of the instructors at the State University of West Georgia who taught online courses in the fall 1999 semester. Findings provide administrators with...
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What Successful Distance Mentors Do: An Exploratory Study
Barbara McKenzie; Betul Ozkan; Alison Shook; Linda Haynes
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 426–431
Abstract: As distance education programs continue to grow in popularity and use in K-12 and higher education institutions, there is an increased need to train new distance instructors in how to effectively design and deliver online courses so they...
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How to Simplify Involvement in On-line Course Work
Barbara K. McKenzie; Leticia Ekhamal; Elizabeth Kirby; Nancy G. Mims
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) pp. 220–223
After the implementation of on-line capabilities in a Georgia university, faculty were given training sessions on how to design course pages, upload course notes, and maneuver around various icons. During the first year of execution, many trials...
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Course Preparation for Online Learning: What Faculty Should Know
Nancy Mims; Barbara McKenzie; Michael Waugh; Elizabeth Bennett
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2383–2387
Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore how distance instructors are using distance technologies in their classes: their practices, problems, solutions, and any emergent patterns. This information will help administrators and faculty...
Topics: Faculty, Distance Education, Training
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Interactive Television (ITV) Instructor Behaviors: Implications of Frequency and Importance
Barbara K. McKenzie; James E. Witte; Anthony J. Guarino; Maria Martinez Witte
Innovative Higher Education Vol. 27, No. 1 (2002) pp. 65–73
Two hundred students majoring in education responded to the Validation of Effective Behaviors of Distance Instructors Inventory. The 41 items measured 2 dimensions: frequency and importance of effective behaviors in delivering distance education....