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

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...

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

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...