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Virtual Reality in the Classroom: Applications of Google Cardboard VR to Enhance Learning.
James Oigara
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2019 (Nov 04, 2019) pp. 561–566
This study examined students’ perceptions of using Google Cardboard viewer in conjunction with Smartphone for educational applications in a college geography course. Google Cardboard VR was used in class as a supplementary tool to access content....
Topics: Augmented and Virtual Reality
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Teaching and Learning with Smart Board Technology in the Elementary Classroom
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 896–899
The study investigates the effect of using SMART Board technology on mathematics achievement among fifth grade students. A study sample of (40) students was selected from the fifth grade. The sample was divided into two groups. The experimental...
Topics: mathematics education, New Possibilities with Information Technologies
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Using GPS Technology and Geocaching as a Method to Teach Social Studies Curriculum
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 3095–3096
This research focuses on mentoring pre-service teachers in creating technology-rich, constructivist learning environments that use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and geocaching activities to engage students in the learning process. The...
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Teaching and Learning with Clickers in Higher Education
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 29–36
Interactive technologies make classroom experience more engaging and enjoyable. Students get much more involved in class discussions in the presence of such technologies and tend to learn more through student-student and student-instructor...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Information Technology Education
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Integrating Tools of Technology into Teaching Social Studies Methods Courses: A Classroom Example
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 3682–3684
Preparing pre-service teachers to be proficient in new technologies is a key issue in the field of teacher education. It is believed that student involvement in learning is enhanced with integration of technology into the curriculum. The public...
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Teachers Explore Ways to Use GPS Technology for Teaching.
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 4630–4634
Geospatial technology has great potential for teaching geographical concepts in K-12 curriculum. This research reports on training in-service teachers to integrate Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and geocaching activities in the learning...
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Using SMART Response System in Elementary Common Core Mathematics Classroom
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1691–1694
Interactive technologies are an important part of young children’s learning and offer powerful tools that educators use to enhance children’s educational experience. Interactive tools make classroom experience more engaging and enjoyable. Students...
Topics: Elementary Education, Mathematics, mathematics education, Mobile Learning, New Possibilities with Information Technology Education
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Explorations of Google Cardboard 3D Virtual Reality as Geospatial Technology for Education
James Oigara
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 1296–1300
Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging possibility for delivering educational content and experiences to students. Today VR has evolved; the technology is mainstreamed, inexpensive, and more accessible. Virtual reality creates exciting new...
Topics: Geospatial Education
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A model for integrating pedagogy and technology in teacher education
James Oigara; Jared Keengwe
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 3331–3335
Although technology professional development opportunities have recently become more available to faculty, there is still a major concern that, overall, many teacher educators lack pedagogical skills on how to best prepare new teachers to be able to ...
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Middle School Teachers? Perceptions of iPad Use in the Classroom
James Oigara; Janet Ferguson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (Mar 05, 2017) pp. 1732–1740
This study examined the perceptions of middle school teachers on the use of iPads in their classrooms instruction. The participants, 53 middle school teachers in the Northeast USA, responded to an online type survey. Data analysis included open and...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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Teachers Integrating SMART Technology in a Professional Development School
James Oigara; Jared Keengwe
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 2624–2625
The study is aimed at getting preservice teachers to effectively integrate interactive technology as a learning tool using appropriate pedagogical methods. The study focuses on the effective mentoring practices that would help preservice and...
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Geospatial Applications for Content Learning
Marsha Alibrandi; Tom Baker; James Oigara; Rita Hagevik; Patricia Stringer-Barnes
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 3808–3810
New uses of Geospatial technologies (GSTs)from GPS to GIS to Google Earth and new online GIS mapping are increasingly common in everyday use. In this panel, two award-winning Geospatial educators, Rita Hagevik and James Oigara present current...
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What is an Emerging Technology? The SITE Community's Perspective - Virtual Reality, Child Robot Interaction, and Simulation
Amy Eguchi; James Oigara; Shu-chien Pan; Jeeheon Ryu; David Dominguese; Matthew T. Bramlet
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 1449–1451
In our ever-changing society, where new technological tools are being introduced into daily life more rapidly than ever before, more and more innovative and creative people are needed to fulfill the work of advancing technology. Ito and Howestate...