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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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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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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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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...