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Daniel Tillman
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
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Performance Assessment of Digital Fabrication Activities With Embedded Mathematics Pedagogy
Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 898–901
This paper discusses a role for performance assessment in the determination of the pedagogical value of digital fabrication activities that are pertaining to elementary mathematics. Analysis focused firstly upon how the utilization of digital...
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Digital fabrication as an instructional technology for supporting upper elementary and middle school science and mathematics education
Daniel Tillman
(2012) pp. 1–133
The purpose of this three-paper manuscript dissertation was to study digital fabrication as an instructional technology for supporting elementary and middle school science and mathematics education. Article one analyzed the effects of digital...
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Teaching in Microgravity Environments: Probing Innovative K-12 Science Education
Song An; Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2197–2202
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences between science lessons taught by Chinese astronauts in a space shuttle and those taught by American astronauts in a space shuttle, both of whom conducted experiments and demonstrations of...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technology Education, Distance Education, Science Education, Distance/Flexible Education, Research Methods
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Using Mobile Makerspaces to Support Classroom-based Augmented Reality (AR): A Scalable Framework for Encouraging Creativity and Innovation
Daniel Tillman; Shaunna Smith
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 905–908
A makerspace provides support and resources for the users’ interests and projects pertaining to making things, often involving components like electronics, textiles, and 3D printers (Cohen, Jones, Smith, & Calandra, 2017). Makerspaces have many...
Topics: Blended Learning, Mobile teaching and learning technologies, Augmented Reality
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Expanding the Role of VisualEyes: Developing STEM Content for an XML-Based Online Interactive Spatial and Temporal Events Browser
Daniel Tillman; Bill Ferster
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 930–933
VisualEyes (www.viseyes.org) is an XML-based online interactive spatial and temporal events browser that allows instructional designers to create content for pre-service and in-service teachers who wish to incorporate dynamic visualizations into...
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Digital Fabrication Playground: Hands-on Experimentation with Design Technologies to Enrich Learning
Shaunna Smith; Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 133–136
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of various digital fabrication design technologies that have potential to enrich interdisciplinary connections. Among these are two-dimensional digital fabrication tools that cut thin materials and ...
Topics: Learning Objects, Creativity, Digital Fabrication
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Improving School Safety in the E-Learning Era
Edward A. Hernandez; Daniel A. Tillman
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2018 (Oct 15, 2018) pp. 356–360
This paper presents a framework for addressing the challenges that arise when implementing technologies intended to improve school safety during the current e-learning era. The general consensus arising from the professional security community is...
Topics: Contextualized innovation (accessibility, scalability, usability, & sustainability), Government initiatives and programs, Teacher education and technology integration
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The Paper Airplane Contest: Fabricating for Flight and Mathematical Problem Solving
William Kjellstrom; Daniel Tillman; Jonathan Cohen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1046–1051
Vested interests across the U.S. express concerns that students leaving K-12 schools are unprepared to deal with the complexities of STEM disciplines in the real world (Bull, Knezek, & Gibson, 2009; Wagner, 2008). U.S. mathematics curricula and...
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“E” for Engaged: Energizing Student Engagement and Creativity with E-Learning Platforms
Alejandro Villegas-Muro; Daniel A. Tillman
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2018 (Oct 15, 2018) pp. 1083–1088
This paper discusses challenges that arise when attempting to achieve student engagement and creativity using e-learning platforms. Within this context, different methods and tools for helping the teacher to better disseminate the information to be...
Topics: E-learning/E-training
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Customizable Mechatronics Tools for Engineering Design in Teacher Preparation and K-12 Education
Peter Malcolm; Daniel Tillman; Caner Uguz
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1060–1065
This paper presents new developments from Fab@School, a K-12 initiative designed to broaden teachers’ and students’ STEM knowledge through hands-on projects and digital fabrication. This work incorporates the teaching of mechatronics fundamentals...
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Creative Use of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Classroom: A Synopsis of Three Empirical Studies
Daniel Tillman; Alyse Hachey; Song An
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 899–904
This paper provides an overview of the findings from three recent empirical studies conducted by the authors’ research laboratory, and which collectively examine several different aspects of employing augmented reality (AR) technologies to support K-...
Topics: Simulations for learning, Personalized learning environments, Augmented Reality
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Exploring Project-Based Learning and Digital Fabrication Through Transmedia Books
William Kjellstrom; Daniel Tillman; Jonathan Cohen; Gabriella Ducamp
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1041–1045
The poster/demonstration will feature examples of hands-on activities that incorporate digital fabrication and project-based learning principles. Physical models, lessons, and collected research will be shared in order to receive feedback from SITE ...
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What Happens When Children Encounter the T-Book?: The Potential for Transmedia Books in Teacher Education
Jonathan Cohen; Gabriella Ducamp; William Kjellstrom; Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1033–1040
In an effort to address elementary teachers’ lack of science content knowledge and low perceived self-efficacy in teaching science, researchers are beginning to examine the feasibility of using transmedia books, or T-books, with preservice teachers. ...
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Bits to Atoms: 21st Century Fabrication
Glen Bull; Bernard Robin; Ann Thompson; Michael Searson; Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 2676–2677
Working with a PBS affiliate, this project engaged students and teachers at four high schools in the US and one each in China and Australia to use digital video tools in conjunction with the Ken Burns documentary The War. Extensive professional...
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Assessment of Creativity in Arts and STEM Integrated Pedagogy by Pre-service Elementary Teachers
Daniel A. Tillman; Song A. An; Rachel L. Boren
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 23, No. 3 (July 2015) pp. 301–327
In education, mathematics and science are often taught in a manner that lacks opportunities for students to engage in creativity, and the arts are allotted less time with fewer resources. This study focused on integrating STEM (science, technology,...
Topics: English Language Arts, Elementary Education, Multimedia, Achievement, Assessment
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Innovative Digital Design Technologies that Support Student Creativity
Daniel Tillman; Shaunna Smith; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 182–187
This roundtable discusses research on the utilization of innovative digital design technologies to support interdisciplinary education, such as contextualized mathematics education within music themed activities. As an example, the 2013 “World Music ...
Topics: Creativity, Digital Fabrication
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An Asset-Based Approach to Integrating Formal and Informal Education During Teacher Preparation
Daniel A. Tillman; William H. Robertson; Song A. An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1427–1431
This paper presents a framework for addressing the integration of formal and informal education during teacher preparation. Specifically, the narrative addresses the many challenges that arise when implementing the real-world integration of formal...
Topics: Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies, Creativity, Distance/Flexible Education
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Teachers' Conceptions of the Pedagogical Potential for Classroom-based Augmented Reality
Daniel Tillman; Velia Alvidrez-Aguirre; So Jung Kim; Song An
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 28, No. 4 (October 2019) pp. 411–434
This study examined the impacts of augmented reality (AR) activities that were integrated into a Master's-level education course for mainly in-service teachers pursuing higher-level certification, generally in the specialization area of...
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Designing Creative Classrooms: Using Music & Dance to Teach Math & Science
Daniel Tillman; Elsa Franco; Josefina Tinajero; Song An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1157–1158
This poster presents recent research on the use of innovative technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts developing and supporting creative classrooms. Examples of best practices for generating creative classrooms will the...
Topics: Creativity, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education), Designing Learning Spaces
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Digital Fabrication Scaffolds for Developing Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Mathematics Pedagogy
Daniel Tillman; William Kjellstrom; Shaunna Smith; Eric Yoder
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 892–897
This pilot study was designed to facilitate determination of a role for supports in assisting preservice elementary teachers to develop a mathematics pedagogy that includes using digital fabrication. Although results were statistically insignificant,...
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Building Model NASA Satellites: Elementary Students Studying Science Using a NASA-themed Transmedia Book Featuring Digital Fabrication Activities
Daniel Tillman; Song An; Rachel Boren; David Slykhuis
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 33, No. 3 (July 2014) pp. 327–348
This study assessed the impact of nine lessons incorporating a NASA-themed transmedia book featuring digital fabrication activities on 5th-grade students (n = 29) recognized as advanced in mathematics based on their academic record. Data collected...
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A Role for Digital Fabrication Activities Utilizing the Engineering Design Process in Developing Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Mathematics and Science Pedagogy
Daniel Tillman; Gabriella Ducamp; Crystal Dejaegher; Jonathan Cohen; William Kjellstrom; Shaunna Smith
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1085–1090
This study (begun August 2011 and scheduled to complete January 2012) is designed to determine how an instructional technology course incorporating an engineering design framework with digital fabrication activities influences preservice elementary...
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Astronauts in Outer Space Teaching Students Science: Comparing Chinese and American Implementations of Space-to-Earth Virtual Classrooms
Song A. An; Meilan Zhang; Daniel A. Tillman; William Robertson; Annette Siemssen; Carlos R. Paez
European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 4, No. 3 (2016) pp. 397–412
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences between science lessons taught by Chinese astronauts in a space shuttle and those taught by American astronauts in a space shuttle, both of whom conducted experiments and demonstrations of...
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Building Multidisciplinary Connections: Intersections of Content, Creativity, and Digital Fabrication Technologies
Shaunna Smith; Daniel Tillman; Punya Mishra; David Slykhuis; Curby Alexander; Danah Henriksen; Rhonda Church; Adam Goodman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 2506–2510
This symposium seeks to address how various digital fabrication technologies can be integrated for authentic experiential learning that nurtures creativity and fosters the development of multidisciplinary connections. With the unique ability to...
Topics: Creativity, Engineering Education, Digital Fabrication
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Employing Rapid Prototyping Design Technologies to Support Contextualized Mathematics Education
Daniel A. Tillman; Meilan Zhang; Song A. An; Rachel Boren; Carlos Paez-Paez
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 34, No. 4 (October 2015) pp. 455–483
This article presents a research study on the utilization of rapid prototyping design technologies to support integration of contextualized mathematics education into music themed activities at an interdisciplinary summer camp. The “World Music &...
Topics: Preservice Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Information Communication Technologies, Middle School Education, Post Secondary Education
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Performance Assessment of 21st Century Teaching and Learning: Insights into the Future
David Gibson; Gerald Knezek; John Mergendoller; Penny Garcia; Pamela Redmond; J. Michael Spector; Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 1839–1843
This panel will present insights concerning digital performance assessment of project-based learning that documents progress toward meeting learning goals for 21st Century knowledge and skills. Presented by Panelists from 2010 National Technology...
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Preparing Bilingual Teachers to Integrate the Engineering Design Process into Upper-Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
Ross C. Teller; Daniel A. Tillman; William H. Robertson; Josefina V. Tinajero; Song A. An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1646–1652
This paper discusses the current state of research about integrating the engineering design process (EDP) into upper-elementary and middle school curriculum, and the impacts of such research on the preparation of bilingual teachers. The discussion...
Topics: Equity & Social Justice, International Education, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education)
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Exploring Wind Power: Improving Mathematical Thinking through Digital Fabrication
Daniel A. Tillman; Song A. An; Jonathan D. Cohen; William Kjellstrom; Rachel L. Boren
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 23, No. 4 (October 2014) pp. 401–421
This mixed methods study examined the impacts of digital fabrication activities that were integrated into contextualized mathematics education. The study investigated the students’ mathematics content knowledge and attitudes. Data analysis yielded...
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Tracking the Rise of Web Information Needs for Mobile Education and an Emerging Trend of Digital Divide
Meilan Zhang; Robert P. Trussell; Daniel A. Tillman; Song A. An
Computers in the Schools Vol. 32, No. 2 (2015) pp. 83–104
In recent years, smartphones and tablets have been rapidly adopted by consumers worldwide. Within the United States, a growing number of school districts have incorporated tablets into classroom instruction. As mobile technology becomes further...
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Fostering School Security During Teacher Preparation
Daniel A. Tillman; Josefina V. Tinajero; Carleton H. Brown; William H. Robertson; Song A. An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 695–699
In response to guidance from the professional security community, school staff have begun adopting sophisticated technology-based approaches to implementing dependable security systems on their campuses. To support these efforts, this paper examines ...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Equity & Social Justice, Technology Leadership
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Creating a NASA MMS Trans-Media Book
David Slykhuis; Troy Cline; Willy Kjellstrom; Randy Bell; Daniel Tillman; Cecilia Lenk; David Thornburg; Michael Spector; Shirley Barbier
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1066–1069
A Trans-media book pushes the reader well beyond the physical limits of the pages of the book. In this presentation, we will explore how we developed a Tbook based around the upcoming NASA Magnetospheric Multiscale mission. We will describe the...
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Creating Creative Classrooms 2020: Field-tested Best Practices
Daniel Tillman; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen; David Slykhuis; Shaunna Smith; W. Monty Jones; Jonathan Cohen; Curby Alexander; Joyce Asing-Cashman; Song An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1152–1154
This panel discussion presents a group of discussants who each research the use of innovative technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts developing and supporting creative classrooms—such as elementary teachers...
Topics: Creativity, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education), Designing Learning Spaces
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Creative Classrooms 2020 & Beyond: The Future for Field-testing Best Practices
Daniel Tillman; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen; David Slykhuis; Shaunna Smith; W. Monty Jones; Jonathan Cohen; Curby Alexander; Joyce Asing-Cashman; Song An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1155–1156
This panel discussion presents the second part of a sequence, wherein a group of discussants who each research the use of innovative technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts developing and supporting creative classrooms,...
Topics: Creativity, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education), Designing Learning Spaces
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Creating Creative Classrooms: Field-tested Best Practices
Daniel Tillman; Shaunna Smith; Song An; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen; Jonathan Cohen; David Slykhuis; Curby Alexander; Joyce Asing-Cashman; Carlos Paez; Annette Siemssen; Cameron Wilson; Sandy Romo; W. Monty Jones
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 137–140
This roundtable discusses research on the utilization of innovative digital design technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts creating creative classrooms—such as elementary teachers contextualizing mathematics education...
Topics: Digital Fabrication, Elementary Education, Classrooms