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Instructional Computing: In Search of Better Methods for the Production of CAI Lessons
George Kontos
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 13, No. 1 (1985) pp. 3–14
Investigates alternative methods of developing computer assisted instruction (CAI) lessons and concludes that a team effort of experienced educators and highly skilled computer professionals is essential for production of "better" CAI lessons. A...
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Best Practices in Online Teaching
George Kontos
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 491–495
In this paper the seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education that were developed by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson are reviewed and the use of technology, especially web-based online technology, to apply these principles in...
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Employing the Power of Technology to Change the Concept of the Classroom
George Kontos
International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE) 1995 (Mar 01, 1995)
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is constantly striving to expand the concept of the classroom and fulfill the mission of the university, which includes serving the educational needs of employed professionals, regardless of their schedules and...
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Designing and Implementing a Unique Website Design Project in an Undergraduate Course
George Kontos
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 60, No. 2 (2016) pp. 154–159
The following paper describes a distinctive collaborative service-learning project done in an undergraduate class on web design. In this project, students in a web design class contacted local community non-profit organizations to create websites ...
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How Computer Literate are your Students?
George Kontos
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 3802–3805
A tool that measures the computer background of students is described. The instrument consists of a short survey that collects data, an easy method to analyze the data, and hints on how to interpret the results. Suggestions on how to use the survey...
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Electronic Publications Can Help Build a Global Community
George Kontos
International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE) 1995 (Mar 01, 1995)
The Internet has provided the world with an almost instantaneous communication vehicle. The traditional approach to sharing academic publications has been to prepare written articles for submission to the appropriate journal, then wait for the 6...
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Laptop University: A Faculty Perspective
George Kontos
AACE Journal Vol. 9, No. 1 (2001) pp. 32–47
Abstract This paper looks at mobile computing and laptop programs in higher education. Some of the benefits and drawbacks of laptop programs are examined. Examples of universities that have implemented laptop programs are given. One such university, ...
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Ways to create class assignments that can boost community participation
George Kontos
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1417–1420
A collaborative project is described. In this project, students in a web design class contacted local businesses and created web sites (collections of web pages) to benefit these businesses. Two phases of the project, planning and implementation,...
Topics: Creativity
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The Global Quiz Bowl: Competing and Cooperating through Compressed Video
George Kontos; Al P. Mizell
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 49, No. 6 (2005) pp. 16–21
"Students Around the world exchanging over the phone" (SAXophone) was the result of a collaboration among educators from Sweden, New York and Florida to allow students from participating schools experience compressed videoconferencing with other...
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Distance Education: Applications in a Masters and Doctoral Program
Lois Ann Hesser; George Kontos
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 25, No. 3 (1997) pp. 249–71
Examines masters and doctoral programs at Nova Southeastern University (FL) that rely on technological delivery systems: autobridge, videotapes, electronic mail, compressed video, electronic library access, bulletin boards, and a virtual classroom....
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Global Village Classroom: The Changing Roles of Teachers and Students through Technology
George Kontos; Al P. Mizell
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 42, No. 5 (1997) pp. 17–22
Describes two projects that illustrate students' helping teachers use technology. In the Teacher Resources Under Student Tutors (TRUST) project, middle- and high-school students collaborate with teachers on a specific lesson. In the global...
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Technology and Graduate Education: Applications in a Masters and Doctoral Program
Lois Ann Hesser; George Kontos
International Conference in Distance Education 1995 (October 1995)
Almost half of the students at Nova Southeastern University (Florida) are enrolled in field-based programs taught through distance education. Technology of one kind or another has been the backbone for delivering masters and doctoral level education ...
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Technology Binds or Blinds? Different Countries Similar Issues: Part 1
Melda Yildiz; Tami Seifert; Miri Shonfeld; Amy Eguchi; Sagini Keengwe; George Kontos; Adhithya Krishna
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1699–1704
Technology binds or blinds us? In this symposium, we outline stories from different educational institutions around the world where the technology may be limited but pedagogy is plenty (Paulo Freire). Each presenter first shares our personal...
Topics: Geospatial Education, International Education, Equity & Social Justice
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Engaging the Learner. Annual Instructional Technology Conference (12th, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, April 1-3, 2007)
Carter F. Smith; Gary F. Schneider; George Kontos; Hanan Kuzat; James Janossy; Karen Thurmond; Beth Moore; Lynn Whitledge; Priscilla Speer; Annette Harber; Kathrine Bailey; Samantha Penney
The following is a collection of papers presented at the 12th annual Instructional Technology Conference at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This conference is an opportunity for higher-education professionals from...