Comparing differences in teacher learning and involvement in water quality activities with the use of a Web tutorial and with face-to-face instruction

April Jones Cleveland

Comparing differences in teacher@learning and involvement in water@quality@activities with the use of a Web@tutorial and with face@-to@-face instruction (2001) pp. 1–157

The integration of technology into the K–12 classroom has become a key focus in the last several years. However, teachers are often left out of this integration process, and subsequently training in the use of the technologies in a classroom setting ...

Qualitative Data Analysis to Ascertain the Benefits of a Web-Based, Teacher Oriented Project

April A. Cleveland; John Park

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1072–1074

Qualitative data is often overlooked when judging the success or failure of a web-based project, but can be a valuable resource in evaluating the potential needs and experiences of the participants. Research has determined that the use of both...

Topics: Interaction, Teachers, Evaluation, Middle School Education

Using Web Resources to Promote Hands-On Collaborative Science Inquiry: The Science Junction

Lisa L. Grable; Alec M. Bodzin; April J. Cleveland; David G. Haase; John C. Park

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) pp. 1507–1510

The evolution of web browsers with multimedia capabilities that handle java scripting has enabled authors to move from a "click and look" environment to one in which the user can be involved through communication, interaction and reflective thinking....

Topics: Science

Developing a Science Inquiry-Based Web Site: The Science Junction

Lisa L. Grable; April J. Cleveland; David G. Haase; John C. Park; Alec M. Bodzin

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 846–849

NC State University provided funds for a project called The Science Junction. The primary purpose of The Science Junction is to promote the "doing" of science by students of grades 4-12 through Web-based activities and resources. Other purposes of...

Topics: Science, Teachers

The Preparation of Alternative Licensure Teachers: Bringing Technology into the Classroom through Distance Education

April Cleveland; Lynnae Flynn; David Haase; John C. Park; Brenda Wojnowski

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2390–2392

As K-12 schools continue to add initial technology purchases and upgrades to their yearly budgets, the need for professional development for teachers increases as well. With a diverse and often distant population, web-based technology courses speak...

Topics: Teachers, Assessment, Software, Professional Development, Middle School Education