Search results for author:"Michael Barnett"
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Learning about Urban Ecology Through the use of Visualization and Geospatial Technologies
Michael Barnett; Meredith Houle; Sheron Mark; Eric Strauss; Emily Hoffman
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 18, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 287–317
During the past three years we have been designing and implementing a technology enhanced urban ecology program using geographic information systems (GIS) coupled with technology. Our initial work focused on professional development for in-service...
Topics: Computers, Preservice Teacher Education, Software, Educational Technology, Science
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Using a Web-Based Professional Development System to Support Preservice Teachers in Examining Authentic Classroom Practice
Michael Barnett
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 14, No. 4 (October 2006) pp. 701–729
We have been exploring the potential of a web-supported professional development system, the Inquiry Learning Forum (ILF), that integrates videotaped classrooms and discussion forums for use in preservice science methods classrooms. This article...
Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Teachers, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Science
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Using Virtual Reality Computer Models to Support Student Understanding of Astronomical Concepts
Michael Barnett
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 24, No. 4 (Oct 06, 2005) pp. 333–356
The purpose of this study was to examine how three-dimensional (3-D) models of the Solar System supported student development of conceptual understandings of various astronomical phenomena that required a change in frame of reference. In the course...
Topics: research, Instructional Design, design, Multimedia, Science, Science, Virtual reality, Science Education, Educational multimedia, Research Methods, Virtual Environments