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Bradley Barker, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

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An Evaluation of Short-term Distributed Online Learning Events
International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL) 4:2 , 2005

Bradley Barker, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA; David Brooks, UNL, USA

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of short-term distributed online training events using an adapted version of the compressed evaluation form developed by Wisher and Curnow (1998). Evaluating online distributed learning...

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Adopting SCORM 1.2 Standards In a Courseware Production Environment
International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL) 3:3 , 2004

Bradley Barker, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is a technology framework for Web-based learning technology. Originated by the Department of Defense and accelerated by the Advanced Distributed Learning initiative SCORM was released in January...

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SCORM Conformant Courseware Development
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2005:1 , October 2005

Bradley Barker & John Ansorge, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Abstract: Current delivery of content via the Internet is constrained by the use of proprietary content creation and management tools. In general, propriety tools restrict the use of content to a specific learning management system and typically a...

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The Effectiveness of Robotics in the Classroom
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2006:1 , October 2006

Bradley Barker & John Ansorge, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA

The use of robotics in the classroom has been touted as the next great educational tool. However, very little research exists to supports this idea. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine if robots are an effective tool to teach science,...

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Scaling-up an Educational Robotics Intervention for Informal Learning Environments
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009:1 , Jun 22, 2009

Bradley Barker, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA; Gwen Nugent & Viacheslav Adamchuk, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Past research has shown that educational robotics, when paired with geospatial technologies and taught in an informal educational environment, can be an innovative strategy to teach youth about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)...

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Synchronous Educational Robotics Competitions in the Virtual World
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009:1 , Jun 22, 2009

Bradley Barker, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA; Gwen Nugent, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA; Viacheslav Adamchuk, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Robotics competitions with middle and high school students are well-established mechanisms to enhance student interest and engagement in STEM career pathways and to build teamwork skills. However, synchronous in-person competitions pose a variety...

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Measuring the Impact of Robotics and Geospatial Technologies on Youth Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Attitudes
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009:1 , Jun 22, 2009

Gwen Nugent, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools, USA; Bradley Barker, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Michael Toland, University of Kentucky, USA; Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska-Omaha, USA; Amy Hampton & Viacheslav Adamchuk, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

The Nebraska 4-H organization has developed a robotics and geospatial technologies instructional program for middle school youth (ages 11 to 15 years). Research and evaluation results across the three years of the project have shown that the program ...

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The Impact of Robotics Competitions on Youth STEM Learning, Attitudes and 21st Century workplace Skills
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2011:1 , Jun 27, 2011

Gwen Nugent, Bradley Barker & Andrew White, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA

This study investigated the influence of an established robotics competition (FIRST LEGO League) on middle school youth’s learning of technology and engineering, and their attitudes towards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and...

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