Browsing by Subject: Teachers
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Factors influencing the use of computer mediated communication by teachers in secondary schools
Johan van Braak
Computers & Education Vol. 36, No. 1 (2001) pp. 41–57
In this article, a survey on the factors influencing the use of computer mediated communication (CMC) by teachers in secondary schools in Brussels is described. The survey compared a group of CMC... More
pp. 41-57
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Who assigns the most ICT activities? Examining the relationship between teacher and student usage
Shihkuan Hsu
Computers & Education Vol. 56, No. 3 (April 2011) pp. 847–855
The expansion of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in schools is expected to promote learning. To what extent teachers are utilizing the new ICT tools to engage students... More
pp. 847-855
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Exploring the TPACK of Taiwanese elementary mathematics and science teachers with respect to use of interactive whiteboards
Syh-Jong Jang & Meng-Fang Tsai
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 2 (September 2012) pp. 327–338
There has been an increasing tendency to enhance teachers’ ability to apply educational technology. Few researchers have investigated with the relationships between the use of interactive... More
pp. 327-338
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Professional identity creation: Examining the development of beginning preservice teachers' understanding of their work as teachers
Louise Sutherland, Sarah Howard & Lina Markauskaite
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 26, No. 3 (April 2010) pp. 455–465
The importance of reflection in supporting the continued professional learning of preservice practitioners is well recognised. This study examines one aspect of the outcomes of preservice teachers'... More
pp. 455-465
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The Influence of Different Virtual Manipulative Types on Student-Led Techno-Mathematical Discourse
Katie Anderson-Pence, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, United States; Patricia Moyer-Packenham, Utah State University, United States
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 35, No. 1 (January 2016) pp. 5–31
This exploratory study examined the influence of different virtual manipulative (VM) types on the nature of student pairs’ techno-mathematical discourse (TMD). Three fifth-grade student pairs... More
pp. 5-31
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Investigating the Social Interactions of Beginning Teachers Using a Video Annotation Tool
Joshua Ellis, Michigan Technological University, United States; Justin McFadden, University of Louisville, United States; Tasneem Anwar & Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota, United States
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 15, No. 3 (September 2015) pp. 404–421
This study examines the use of a digital video annotation tool used by beginning in-service secondary science and mathematics teachers in the Teacher Induction Network (TIN). TIN is an online... More
pp. 404-421
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Nakhon Ratchasima Teachers’ Using of Smartphones in English Language Teaching
Supit Karnjanapun, Vongchavalitkul University, Thailand
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 944–950
Abstract: The purposes of this survey were to investigate in depth the level of awareness and openness access to smartphone among English language teachers. The survey also attempted to find out... More
pp. 944-950
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TOWARDS A TAILOR-MADE BLENDED LEARNING TRAINING FOR TEACHERS Developing teachers’ blended learning profile
Lore Demedts & Frederic Raes, Artevelde University College Ghent (Belgium), Belgium
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 920–923
This project focuses on insights into the current scope of teachers who are using blended learning to create an added value in the classroom. In order to develop better training tracks for teachers... More
pp. 920-923
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Online Training for Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisors in Kentucky
Amanda Goodwin, Asbury University, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 841–844
The following is a brief discussion of the process by which a state-mandated online training was created, designed, redesigned, and disseminated to colleges and universities in Kentucky. In the... More
pp. 841-844
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Design Guidelines Through Educational Mining
Christian Ostlund & Lars Svensson, University West, Sweden
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1854–1857
Great effort is put into improving online education, focusing on how students learn and how teachers’ can help the students’ to be effective in that process. Recently the interest in using web... More
pp. 1854-1857
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A Survey on Elementary School Teachers' Attitude toward Robot
Seong-Won Kim & Youngjun Lee, Korea National University of Education, Korea (South)
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1802–1807
Modern society has importance for the robot increases. But robot research for teachers is not enough. So in this study investigates teachers’ attitudes toward robots in the classroom in Korea.... More
pp. 1802-1807
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Appropriate Technology in STEM Education: Using a Rubric to Assess iPad Apps
Mary Margaret Capraro, Sandra Nite, Mahati Koplara & Robert Capraro, Texas A&M University, United States; James Morgan, Sturt University, Australia; Luciana Barrosa, Texas A&M University, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1719–1725
Mathematics apps support learning by providing an adjustable learning pace, difficulty level, content-based engaging activities and at times instant feedback. This paper summarizes an attempt to... More
pp. 1719-1725
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Toward Caring Teachers in E-Learning
Abdullah Alasmari, Southern Illinois University, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1672–1677
Care in the classroom is among the most important pedagogical techniques. Engaging in a caring pedagogy allows us the opportunity to work with students in transforming society in more just ways. We... More
pp. 1672-1677
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“We Don't Need No Stinking Badges” Wait! What? Certifications & Badges for the Adoption of New Innovations
Valeri Paul, PFM Associates, United States; Cynthia Sistek Chandler, National University, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1552–1556
This research examines certifications of educators by corporations, such as Apple™, Google™ and many others. These organized certifications support communities of educators, who are trained in the ... More
pp. 1552-1556
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Adaptemy Science: Adaptive Learning for Science for Next Generation Classroom
Ioana Ghergulescu, Conor Flynn & Conor O'Sullivan, Adaptemy, Ireland
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1477–1482
This paper proposes Adaptemy Science, and adaptive learning environment for science for the next generation classroom. Adaptemy Science is built on existing research on adaptive learning and... More
pp. 1477-1482
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Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for Practice Teaching: Digital Storytelling Using Cartoon-Based Imagination and Interventions in the LMS
Takeshi Kitazawa, Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan; Toshio Mochizuki, Senshu University, Japan; Hideo Funaoi, Soka University, Japan; Hideyuki Suzuki, Ibaraki University, Japan; Hiroshi Kato, The Open University of Japan, Japan
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1258–1263
This paper describes the effects a series of pre-practice-teaching lessons on pre-service teacher training at a university. We focus on a digital storytelling task, which helped participants to... More
pp. 1258-1263
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Game Me! What Pre-Service Teachers Should Know About Gaming and Gamification
Lorraine Beaudin, University of Lethbridge, Canada
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1218–1221
In the last several years, educators have seen an increased awareness and interest in using gaming in the classroom. This paper provides a brief overview of some of the benefits of gaming and... More
pp. 1218-1221
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Designing a tool to support teachers with the TPACK framework
Fei Fang, Learning Technologies, College of Education & Human Development, University of Minnesota, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1079–1084
As intended by Mishra and Koehler (2006), the TPACK framework has values in supporting teachers in teaching practices. However, it has been used primarily for teacher educators and researchers.... More
pp. 1079-1084
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A Physics Class Model that Predicts Student Performance
Muhammad Riaz & Elsa Sofia Morote, Dowling College, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 897–902
The purpose of this study was to examine how simulations in physics class, student engagement, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and use of simulations predict students 'performance as... More
pp. 897-902
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Have Pre-Service Teachers’ Technology Skills Changed in the Last 14 years?
Ian Loverro, Central Washington University, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 843–848
In 2001, 180 pre-service teachers completed a survey designed to assess the confidence with which they engaged in particular technology-related activities, on the first day of their education... More
pp. 843-848