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William Robertson
The University of Texas at El Paso
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Transforming Middle School Science Education Through Action Science
William Robertson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 3686–3690
Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science is a curriculum supplement for middle school students that is designed to address content and process objectives in physical science for both the National Science Standards and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills ...
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Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science and the Masters of Physics
William Robertson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2019 (Mar 18, 2019) pp. 112–119
This presentation will focus on the use of live action and video instruction as a method of content dissemination and to motivate students in learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Specifically, this area,...
Topics: Science Education, Creativity, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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The critical thinking curriculum model
William Haviland Robertson
(2000) pp. 1–176
The Critical Thinking Curriculum Model (CTCM) utilizes a multidisciplinary approach that integrates effective learning and teaching practices with computer technology. The model is designed to be flexible within a curriculum, an example for teachers ...
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Audio Teleconferencing: Using Old Technology to Reduce Course Delivery Costs and Improve Services to Rural Students
William D. Robertson
A discussion is provided of the ways in which audio teleconferencing can provide instruction to students in rural areas using the regular telephone network. After introductory material describes the benefits of audio teleconferencing (e.g., its low...
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Project STIMMULIS: Science Teachers Integrating Mathematical Modeling for Undergraduate Learning and Instruction in Schools
William Robertson; David Carrejo
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 1612–1619
Computer-based mathematical modeling in Physics is a process of constructing models of concepts and the relationships between them in the scientific characteristics of work. In this manner, computer-based modeling integrates the interactions of...
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The utilization of NASA and other Internet aerospace Web sites by coordinators of Tennessee Space Week
William Oren Robertson
(1998) pp. 1–104
Scope and method of study. The purpose of this descriptive study was to provide information that would assist in evaluating the frequency and utilization of NASA and other Internet aerospace Web sites by coordinators of Tennessee Space Week in...
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Integrating Mathematical Modeling for Undergraduate Pre-Service Science Education Learning and Instruction in Middle School Classrooms
David Carrejo; William H. Robertson
Optimizing Learning with Digital Readers Vol. 8, No. 4 (April 2011) pp. 499–509
Computer-based mathematical modeling in physics is a process of constructing models of concepts and the relationships between them in the scientific characteristics of work. In this manner, computer-based modeling integrates the interactions of...
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Increasing Pre-service Teacher Science Test Success with a Tutorial CD
William Robertson; Brian Giza; Stephanie Kuehne
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 3467–3471
Pre-service teachers often perform poorly on high-stakes state certification exams. Noting that there were a few particular items and concepts that seemed to be the most problematical, the authors developed a n HTML and flash-based tutorial CD that ...
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Success in online learning and the role of community
William Sadera; James Robertson; Liyan Song; Nichelle Midon
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 515–518
This research paper presents the findings of a study examining relationships between community and student success in online learning. The study was conducted using a survey of students enrolled in courses at an accredited online university. Data...
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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: Creativity, Distance/Flexible Education, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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A Consortium for Educational Audio Teleconferencing in British Columbia
William Robertson; David Kaufman; June Landsburg; John Macleod; Arlene Zuckernick
Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de l’apprentissage et de la technologie Vol. 14, No. 2 (Apr 01, 1985)
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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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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, Technology Leadership, Equity & Social Justice
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Relationships between community and student success in online learning
James Robertson; Mila Fuller; Nichelle Midon; Benjamin Smith; William Sadera; Liyan Song
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 674–678
As enrollment in online learning continues to grow, efforts must continue to be made to develop stronger understandings of factors which effect student success. Research is in support of the fact that community is an important component in helping...
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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)