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Teaching in Microgravity Environments: Probing Innovative K-12 Science Education
Song An; Daniel Tillman
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2197–2202
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences between science lessons taught by Chinese astronauts in a space shuttle and those taught by American astronauts in a space shuttle, both of whom conducted experiments and demonstrations of...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technology Education, Distance Education, Science Education, Distance/Flexible Education, Research Methods
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Creative Use of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Classroom: A Synopsis of Three Empirical Studies
Daniel Tillman; Alyse Hachey; Song An
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 899–904
This paper provides an overview of the findings from three recent empirical studies conducted by the authors’ research laboratory, and which collectively examine several different aspects of employing augmented reality (AR) technologies to support K-...
Topics: Simulations for learning, Personalized learning environments, Augmented Reality
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Using Animated Folktales to Teach Cultural Values: A Case Study with Korean-American Bilingual Kindergartners
So Jung Kim; An Song; Guang-Lea Lee; Amy Bach
Journal of Research in Childhood Education Vol. 32, No. 3 (2018) pp. 295–309
This qualitative case study explores the intersection of multimedia, bilingualism, and culturally responsive practices by examining the responses that children of Korean descent have to animated folktales and the discussions about traditional...
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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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An Asset-Based Approach to Integrating Formal and Informal Education During Teacher Preparation
Daniel A. Tillman; William H. Robertson; Song A. An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1427–1431
This paper presents a framework for addressing the integration of formal and informal education during teacher preparation. Specifically, the narrative addresses the many challenges that arise when implementing the real-world integration of formal...
Topics: Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies, Creativity, Distance/Flexible Education
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Teachers' Conceptions of the Pedagogical Potential for Classroom-based Augmented Reality
Daniel Tillman; Velia Alvidrez-Aguirre; So Jung Kim; Song An
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 28, No. 4 (October 2019) pp. 411–434
This study examined the impacts of augmented reality (AR) activities that were integrated into a Master's-level education course for mainly in-service teachers pursuing higher-level certification, generally in the specialization area of...
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Designing Creative Classrooms: Using Music & Dance to Teach Math & Science
Daniel Tillman; Elsa Franco; Josefina Tinajero; Song An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1157–1158
This poster presents recent research on the use of innovative technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts developing and supporting creative classrooms. Examples of best practices for generating creative classrooms will the...
Topics: Creativity, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education), Designing Learning Spaces
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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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Astronauts in Outer Space Teaching Students Science: Comparing Chinese and American Implementations of Space-to-Earth Virtual Classrooms
Song A. An; Meilan Zhang; Daniel A. Tillman; William Robertson; Annette Siemssen; Carlos R. Paez
European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 4, No. 3 (2016) pp. 397–412
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences between science lessons taught by Chinese astronauts in a space shuttle and those taught by American astronauts in a space shuttle, both of whom conducted experiments and demonstrations of...
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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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Preparing Bilingual Teachers to Integrate the Engineering Design Process into Upper-Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
Ross C. Teller; Daniel A. Tillman; William H. Robertson; Josefina V. Tinajero; Song A. An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 1646–1652
This paper discusses the current state of research about integrating the engineering design process (EDP) into upper-elementary and middle school curriculum, and the impacts of such research on the preparation of bilingual teachers. The discussion...
Topics: Equity & Social Justice, International Education, Maker (Formerly Engineering 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...
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"I Guess My Question Is": What Is the Co-Occurrence of Uncertainty and Learning in Computer-Mediated Discourse?
Michelle E. Jordan; An-Chih Janne Cheng; Diane Schallert; Kwangok Song; SoonAh Lee; Yangjoo Park
International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Vol. 9, No. 4 (December 2014) pp. 451–475
The purpose of this study was to contribute to a better understanding of learning in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments by investigating the co-occurrence of uncertainty expressions and expressions of learning in a...
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Tracking the Rise of Web Information Needs for Mobile Education and an Emerging Trend of Digital Divide
Meilan Zhang; Robert P. Trussell; Daniel A. Tillman; Song A. An
Computers in the Schools Vol. 32, No. 2 (2015) pp. 83–104
In recent years, smartphones and tablets have been rapidly adopted by consumers worldwide. Within the United States, a growing number of school districts have incorporated tablets into classroom instruction. As mobile technology becomes further...
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Fostering School Security During Teacher Preparation
Daniel A. Tillman; Josefina V. Tinajero; Carleton H. Brown; William H. Robertson; Song A. An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 695–699
In response to guidance from the professional security community, school staff have begun adopting sophisticated technology-based approaches to implementing dependable security systems on their campuses. To support these efforts, this paper examines ...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technologies, Equity & Social Justice, Technology Leadership
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Being polite while fulfilling different discourse functions in online classroom discussions
Diane L. Schallert; Yueh-hui Vanessa Chiang; Yangjoo Park; Michelle E. Jordan; Haekyung Lee; An-Chih Janne Cheng; Hsiang-Ning Rebecca Chu; SoonAh Lee; Taehee Kim; Kwangok Song
Computers & Education Vol. 53, No. 3 (November 2009) pp. 713–725
Using a discourse analytic qualitative approach, we investigated the naturally-occurring discourse that arose as part of two kinds of regular course activities, synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated discussions. The messages contributed by...
Language: English
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Creating Creative Classrooms 2020: Field-tested Best Practices
Daniel Tillman; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen; David Slykhuis; Shaunna Smith; W. Monty Jones; Jonathan Cohen; Curby Alexander; Joyce Asing-Cashman; Song An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1152–1154
This panel discussion presents a group of discussants who each research the use of innovative technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts developing and supporting creative classrooms—such as elementary teachers...
Topics: Creativity, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education), Designing Learning Spaces
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Expressing Uncertainty in Computer-Mediated Discourse: Language as a Marker of Intellectual Work
Michelle E. Jordan; Diane L. Schallert; Yangjoo Park; SoonAh Lee; Yueh-hui Vanessa Chiang; An-Chih Janne Cheng; Kwangok Song; Hsiang-Ning Rebecca Chu; Taehee Kim; Haekyung Lee
Discourse Processes: A Multidisciplinary Journal Vol. 49, No. 8 (2012) pp. 660–692
Learning and dialogue may naturally engender feelings and expressions of uncertainty for a variety of reasons and purposes. Yet, little research has examined how patterns of linguistic uncertainty are enacted and changed over time as students...
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Creative Classrooms 2020 & Beyond: The Future for Field-testing Best Practices
Daniel Tillman; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen; David Slykhuis; Shaunna Smith; W. Monty Jones; Jonathan Cohen; Curby Alexander; Joyce Asing-Cashman; Song An
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2020 (Apr 07, 2020) pp. 1155–1156
This panel discussion presents the second part of a sequence, wherein a group of discussants who each research the use of innovative technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts developing and supporting creative classrooms,...
Topics: Creativity, Maker (Formerly Engineering Education), Designing Learning Spaces
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A Microgenetic Analysis of Classroom Discussion Practices: How Literacy Processes Intermingle in the Negotiation of Meaning in an Online Discussion
Jane S. Vogler; Diane L. Schallert; Yangjoo Park; Kwangok Song; Yueh-hui Vanessa Chiang; Michelle E. Jordan; SoonAh Lee; An-Chih Janne Cheng; Ji-Eun Lee; Jeong-bin Park; Anke J. Z. Sanders
Journal of Literacy Research Vol. 45, No. 3 (September 2013) pp. 211–239
Unlike previous research on computer-mediated discussions that has focused analysis on the final conversation as a completed product, this study was focused on the process by which the conversation was created. Using screen-capturing software, the...
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Shifts in trajectories in thought communities and “wobbly” identities enacted in computer-mediated classroom discussions
Diane L. Schallert; Kwangok Song; Michelle E. Jordan; Soon Ah Lee; Yangjoo Park; Taehee Kim; An-Chih Janne Cheng; Hsiang-Ning Rebecca Chu; Jane S. Vogler; Ji-Eun Lee
International Journal of Educational Research Vol. 80, No. 1 (2016) pp. 49–59
What it means for a diverse group of students to be taking a course together is explored with data from a graduate seminar that included oral and online written discussion at every class meeting. Analysis of written discussions, surveys, and...
Language: English
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Creating Creative Classrooms: Field-tested Best Practices
Daniel Tillman; Shaunna Smith; Song An; Punya Mishra; Danah Henriksen; Jonathan Cohen; David Slykhuis; Curby Alexander; Joyce Asing-Cashman; Carlos Paez; Annette Siemssen; Cameron Wilson; Sandy Romo; W. Monty Jones
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 137–140
This roundtable discusses research on the utilization of innovative digital design technologies to support current and future teachers in their efforts creating creative classrooms—such as elementary teachers contextualizing mathematics education...
Topics: Digital Fabrication, Elementary Education, Classrooms