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Elliot Soloway
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Envisioning the Handheld-Centric Classroom
Cathleen Norris; Elliot Soloway
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 30, No. 4 (Apr 01, 2004) pp. 281–294
While appropriate as an initial focus, it is time that the educational community move beyond an emphasis on 1:1 computing (each child having his/her own personal computer) to a vision of a handheld-centric classroom, where each child not only has...
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The Mobile Disruption and K-20
Cathleen Norris; Elliot Soloway
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning Vol. 2008, No. 1 (Nov 17, 2008)
It is ironic that pundits are predicting all sorts of “disruptions” in education – while education has typically been highly resistant to change. Online delivery of classes has arguably been the single most disruptive change in higher education in...
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The New K-12, “Full-Access” Computing Architecture: A Reaction to Bull, Bull, Garofalo, and Harris
Cathleen Norris; Elliot Soloway
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 2, No. 1 (2002) pp. 74–75
Educational computing architectures have evolved from standalone computers in labs and classrooms, through networked computers in classrooms and labs, and lately to mobile, wirelessly networked laptops on carts.
Topics: Computers, Classrooms
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Emerging, Disruptive Technologies for Teaching and Learning: A Brief Survey
Cathleen Norris; Elliot Soloway
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2353–2355
In this paper we review two classes of emerging technologies - sustaining and disruptive. We argue that sustaining technologies, while still valuable, will not be able to deliver dramatic changes in education. However, emerging technologies that are ...
Topics: Educational Technology
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Twelve Factors Leading to Fundamental Pedagogical Change in a Primary School: A Case-Study
Cathleen Norris; Elliot Soloway
Educational Technology Vol. 56, No. 2 (2016) pp. 25–30
A school can change. In this case study, the authors describe the 12 factors they have identified as being key in the transformation of the core pedagogical practices at Nan Chiau Primary School, Singapore, from direct instruction to inquiry, from a ...
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Scaffolding Synchronous Collaboration: Leveraging Data In Support of Teaching and Learning
Cathie Norris; Elliot Soloway
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning Vol. 2014, No. 1 (Oct 28, 2014)
Two major technological transitions are taking place: support for asynchronous collaboration, Web 2.0 technology (web connectivity), is making way for support for synchronous collaboration, Social 3.0 technology (mobile, high-speed connectivity),...
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Mobile Technology in 2020: Predictions and Implications for K-12 Education
Cathleen A. Norris; Elliot Soloway
Educational Technology Vol. 55, No. 1 (2015) pp. 12–19
While "mobile learning" has gained recognition in K-12 as a category in educational technology, the authors argue that, between 2010 and 2015, at least, its impact hasn't matched the hype. But between 2015 and 2020, hardware, software,...
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Secondary Students' Dynamic Modeling Processes: Analyzing, Reasoning About, Synthesizing, and Testing Models of Stream Ecosystems
Steven J. Stratford; Joseph Krajeik; Elliot Soloway
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 1997 (March 1997)
This paper presents the results of a study of the cognitive strategies in which ninth-grade science students engaged as they used a learner-centered dynamic modeling tool (called Model-It) to make original models based upon stream ecosystem...
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Linking Urban Latino Families to School Using the Web: A Pilot Study
Barry Fishman; Jeff Kupperman; Elliot Soloway
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 1999 (April 1999)
This paper describes a project that provided television set-top Internet access devices to Latino families as part of a project to link the school and home in an inquiry-based science curriculum. The early phases of adoption of the Internet and the "...
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Why Mobile Devices Can't Transform Learning (But Should!)
Michael Searson; Elliot Soloway; Cathie Norris
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 2367–2368
This presentation will examine the current state of mobile tools and how they could usher in a refreshing new era of education. However, the “culture of schools” may undermine the “transformative” potential of these devices, in the same way it...
Topics: K-12 Teachers and School Leaders Related, New Possibilities with Information Technologies
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Under What Conditions Does Computer Use Positively Impact Student Achievement? Supplemental vs. Essential Use
Cathie Norris; Akhlaq Hossain; Elliot Soloway
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2021–2028
1:1 is happening in America’s K-12 schools - and happening fast. Laptops are out and mobile devices are in. But if we want to see the needle on student achievement move in the positive direction, we need to learn from the successes and failures of...
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Scaffolding Design Guidelines for Learner-Centered Software Environments
Chris Quintana; Joseph Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 2002 (April 2002)
If learners are to engage in science inquiry, they need significant support, or scaffolding, to help them mindfully do the cognitive science tasks that are just out of their reach. One approach for supporting learners is to design computational...
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Secondary Students' Dynamic Modeling Processes: Analyzing, Reasoning About, Synthesizing, and Testing Models of Stream Ecosystems
Steven J. Stratford; Joseph Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 7, No. 3 (1998) pp. 215–34
Explores dynamic modeling as an opportunity for students to think about the science content they are learning. Concludes that creating dynamic models has great potential for use in classrooms to engage students in analysis, relational reasoning, and ...
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Smartphones as Learning Devices in Primary School:A Case Study from Singapore
Ferial Khaddage; Gerald Knezek; Cathie Norris; Elliot Soloway
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (Oct 20, 2014) pp. 980–986
Smartphones are fusion devices; they are currently being used in our daily activities--social, work, education and communication. Smartphones provide rapid and easy access to information and facilitate communication anytime, anywhere. The main focus ...
Topics: research, Implementation Examples & Issues, Social & Cultural Issues
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Creating Scalable and Systemic Technology Innovations for Urban Education
Barry Fishman; Elliot Soloway; Joseph Krajcik; Ron Marx; Phyllis Blumenfeld
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 2001 (April 2001)
The past decade has seen great strides in the design of new learning technologies that support learning aligned with standards-based constructivist and inquiry teaching practices. Though there is considerable evidence that these technologies can...
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Opening Up Learning with Mobile Technologies
Yayoi Anzai; Paul Kim; Ke Zhang; Elliot Soloway
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 164–167
Why mobile learning? What is the significance? How can mobile learning open up learning in different parts of the world? The purpose of this panel is to present and discuss current issues on mobile learning by exploring its huge potentiality...
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Promoting Understanding of Chemical Representations: Students' Use of a Visualization Tool in the Classroom
Hsin-Kai Wu; Joseph S. Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Journal of Research in Science Teaching Vol. 38, No. 7 (2001) pp. 821–42
Investigates how students develop an understanding of chemical representations with the aid of a computer-based visualizing too called eChem that allows them to build molecular models and view multiple representations simultaneously. Involves 11th...
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Promoting Conceptual Understanding of Chemical Representations: Students' Use of a Visualization Tool in the Classroom
Hsin-kai Wu; Joseph S. Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching 2000 (Apr 29, 2000)
This study investigated how students develop their understanding of chemical representations with the aid of a visualizing tool, eChem, that allows them to build molecular models and simultaneously view multiple representations. Multiple sources of...
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Barriers and Limitations of Mobile Device Integration: The Case of Nan Chiau Primary School (Singapore)
Ferial Khaddage; Gerald Knezek; Cathie Norris; Elliot Soloway
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2420–2424
Mobile devices are being used as learning tools for grade three and grade four students at Nan Chiau Primary School in Singapore. This is part of the WeLearn Project initiative by the University of Michigan, Microsoft and Nokia, the aim of this...
Topics: Integration, Research & Evaluation, Administration, New Possibilities with Information Technology Education
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Science on the Web: Students Online in a Sixth-Grade Classroom
Raven McCrory Wallace; Jeff Kupperman; Joseph Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 9, No. 1 (2000) pp. 75–104
Observes students in 6th grade science classes as they use the Web to carry out an inquiry-based assignment. Explores their understanding and enactment of the assignment to do research on the Web. (Author/CCM)
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Lessons Learned from 1-to-1 Laptop Initiatives: Reflections on the Critical Components
Mike Muir; Alice Owen; Gerald Knezek; Rhonda Christensen; Elliot Soloway; Cathie Norris; Peter Albion; Ian Gibson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4366–4371
More and more jurisdictions are exploring and implementing ubiquitous learning environments. The Ubiquitous Computing Evaluation Consortium identifies at least 14 large-scale learning with laptop and 16 district initiatives. Other jurisdictions are ...
Topics: Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Evaluation, Schools
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Inquiry in Project-Based Science Classrooms: Initial Attempts by Middle School Students
Joseph Krajcik; Phyllis C. Blumenfeld; Ronald W. Marx; Kristin M. Bass; Jennifer Fredricks; Elliot Soloway
Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 7, No. 3 (1998) pp. 313–50
Inquiry is an essential component of science learning. Eight case studies of students as they designed and carried out their own investigations during two projects showed that middle school students were thoughtful in designing investigations and...
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Creating a Framework for Research on Systemic Technology Innovations
Barry Fishman; Ronald W. Marx; Phyllis Blumenfeld; Joseph Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 13, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2004) pp. 43–76
This article examines why cognitively oriented technology innovations, designed to foster deep thinking and learning, have not become widespread in K-12 schools. We argue a key reason is that most design-based research does not explicitly address...
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An Investigation of Software Scaffolds Supporting Modeling Practices
Eric B. Fretz; Hsin-Kai Wu; BaoHui Zhang; Elizabeth A. Davis; Joseph S. Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Research in Science Education Vol. 32, No. 4 (2002) pp. 567–89
Evaluates the scaffold designed as a dynamic modeling software tool called Model-It in terms of its ability to support learners' use of modeling practices. Discusses the continued empirical validation of types and instances of tool scaffolds. ...
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Information Technology in Education Worldwide, Part 2
Joke Voogt; Gerald Knezek; Therese Laferriere; Paul Resta; Cathleen Norris; Elliot Soloway; Tjeerd Plomp
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2078–2079
This symposium will feature selected topics from the International Handbook of Information Technology in Education – a work which will be composed of 80-100 chapters in 2 volumes when published by Springer in 2007. During the first hour of the...
Topics: Educational Technology
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The Nature of Middle School Learners' Science Content Understandings with the Use of On-line Resources
Joseph L. Hoffman; Hsin-Kai Wu; Joseph S. Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Journal of Research in Science Teaching Vol. 40, No. 3 (2003) pp. 323–46
Investigates the depth and accuracy of 6th grade students' content understandings as well as the use of search-and-assess strategies when using on-line resources. Uses scaffolded curriculum materials while completing on-line inquiry units. Concludes ...
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A Model Driven Framework to Address Challenges in a Mobile Learning Environment
Ferial Khaddage; Rhonda Christensen; Wing Lai; Gerald Knezek; Cathie Norris; Elliot Soloway
Education and Information Technologies Vol. 20, No. 4 (2015) pp. 625–640
In this paper a review of the pedagogical, technological, policy and research challenges and concepts underlying mobile learning is presented, followed by a brief description of categories of implementations. A model Mobile learning framework and...
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The International Handbook Summit Call to Action for Learning with Technology in the 21st Century
Gerald Knezek; Joke Voogt; Cathie Norris; Elliot Soloway; Ian Gibson; Michael Searson
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1–5
This panel session incorporates on-site and virtual presenters focusing on a "call for action" emerging from the International Handbook for Information Technology in Primary & Secondary Education (Springer, 2008; 136 authors from 23 nations)....
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New technologies for teacher professional development
Ronald W. Marx; Phyllis C. Blumenfeld; Joseph S. Krajcik; Elliot Soloway
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 14, No. 1 (1998) pp. 33–52
This article describes the potential of new technologies for teacher professional development. The article examines literature on teacher knowledge and professional development and discusses how this literature can inform the design of three types...
Language: English
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Implementing mobile learning curricula in a grade level: Empirical study of learning effectiveness at scale
Chee-Kit Looi; Daner Sun; Longkai Wu; Peter Seow; Gean Chia; Lung-Hsiang Wong; Elliot Soloway; Cathy Norris
Computers & Education Vol. 77, No. 1 (August 2014) pp. 101–115
Developing and then scaling up an educational innovation so that it achieves on the dimensions of depth, sustainability, spread and change of ownership is a complex endeavor. In this paper, we present a study of one such innovation which has been...
Language: English
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ScienceWare's Model-It: Technology to Support Authentic Science Inquiry
Elliot Soloway; Amanda Z. Pryor; Joseph S. Krajcik; Shari Jackson; Steven J. Stratford; Michele Wisnudel; John T. Klein
T.H.E. Journal Vol. 25, No. 3 (1997) pp. 54–56
Describes the development of Model-It, a ScienceWare software tool developed by the University of Michigan in collaboration with high school science teachers to support learners in building qualitative models and then move to more quantitative...
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Anatomy of a mobilized lesson: Learning my way
Chee-Kit Looi; Lung-Hsiang Wong; Hyo-Jeong So; Peter Seow; Yancy Toh; Wenli Chen; Baohui Zhang; Cathie Norris; Elliot Soloway
Computers & Education Vol. 53, No. 4 (December 2009) pp. 1120–1132
With the mass adoption of mobile computing devices by the current school generation, significant opportunities have emerged for genuinely supporting differentiated and personalized learning experiences through mobile devices. In our school-based...
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A Scaffolding Design Framework for Software to Support Science Inquiry
Chris Quintana; Brian J. Reiser; Elizabeth A. Davis; Joseph Krajcik; Eric Fretz; Ravit Golan Duncan; Eleni Kyza; Daniel Edelson; Elliot Soloway
Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 13, No. 3 (2004) pp. 337–386
The notion of scaffolding learners to help them succeed in solving problems otherwise too difficult for them is an important idea that has extended into the design of scaffolded software tools for learners. However, although there is a growing body...
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Deconstructing and reconstructing: Transforming primary science learning via a mobilized curriculum
BaoHui Zhang; Chee-Kit Looi; Peter Seow; Gean Chia; Lung-Hsiang Wong; Wenli Chen; Hyo-Jeong So; Elliot Soloway; Cathie Norris
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 4 pp. 1504–1523
The history of science education reform has been fundamentally centered around science curriculum development and implementation. The advent of mobile technologies has necessitated a re-examination of how students could better learn science through...
Language: English