Google Glass: Using Wearable Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Teresa Coffman; Mary Beth Klinger

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1777–1780

More and more technology is an extension of ourselves. Wearable technologies such as Google Glass is no exception. It provides opportunities for Glass wearers to have seamless interaction with the world around them. To collaborate, create, and...

Topics: Creativity, Wearable Technologies

Authentic Learning Experiences to Build Community in the Blended Classroom

Teresa Coffman; Mary Beth Klinger

E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2016 (Nov 14, 2016) pp. 145–150

This paper examines community building in the blended learning classroom and the social and cultural implications of providing authentic learning experiences. In two blended classrooms at two different academic institutions, community building and...

Topics: Implementation Examples & Issues

21st Century Pedagogy: Utilizing Simulations for Innovative Teaching

Teresa Coffman; Mary Beth Klinger

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 1838–1841

Innovative pedagogy utilizing technology integration is an important component in the classroom today. This work-in-progress paper explores the use of creative instruction through simulations in two disparate college classrooms. The goal is to show...

Topics: Creativity, Games & Simulations, Information Technology Diffusion/Integration

Encouraging Innovation through Active Learning and Community Building

Teresa Coffman; Mary Beth Klinger

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 185–191

This best practices paper examines the design and implementation of active and authentic learning experiences in two Web hybrid environments with the additional coupling of incorporating community building to support knowledge sharing and overall...

Topics: Distance/Flexible Education, Creativity

Using Microblogging as a Cognitive Tool in the College Classroom

Teresa Coffman; Mary Beth Klinger

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 832–839

This paper explores microblogging as a cognitive tool. Specifically, it reviews its use and benefits in the classroom environment to extend course discussions and challenge assumptions. The use of microblogging to immerse learners more deeply around ...

Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies

Using Brain-Based Learning Strategies in the Classroom

Suzanne Houff; Mary Beth Klinger; Teresa Coffman

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 2060–2069

This research study examined brain-based learning within a framework of cognitive sciences. Brain-based learning involves a strategy that incorporates different learning styles and active learning techniques to enhance student engagement and...