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Web-based support for "Teaching for Learning"
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2002:1

Denise Chalmers, University of Queensland, Australia; Paul Lam & Ronald Smith, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

There is compelling evidence that students' learning could be improved if individual teachers taught learning strategies to their students in the context of teaching their subject matter. As part of two-year "teaching for learning" project over 70...

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Ethics in Technology: Crucial Considerations
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2002:1

Denise Smith & Fidel Salinas, Eastern Illinois University, United States

Ethics in Technology: Crucial Considerations Fidel M. Salinas Ed.D. Denise M. Smith, Ed.D., CCC-SLP This study posits ethical issues in a technological world and their impact on education, business, industry, and government. Major topics...

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Adult Learning Styles and Distributed Learning: A List of Preferences
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2002:1

Denise Smith & Fidel Salinas, Eastern Illinois University, United States

Adult Learning Styles and Distributed Learning: A List of Preferences Denise M. Smith, Ed.D.,CCC-SLP Fidel M.Salinas, Ed.D. This research study examines adult learning styles and preferences in enrollment in distributed learning courses. Initially,...

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Effectiveness of multimodality sensory integration and computer applications on motor planning processes of pre-writing and writing skills in children ages 4-7
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2003:1

Fidel Salinas, Eastern Illinois University, United States; Denise Smith, California State University, Monterey Bay, United States

The ability to write becomes a significant and functional component of reading/language arts as a child proceeds through his/her schooling. Writing is both a cognitive linguistic and fine mmtor task. This investigation examined the effectiveness of...

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Using Video Language Samples and Hyper-Studio Applications to develop literacy skills in children ages 4-8 with delays in oral language
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2002:1

Fidel Salinas, University of the Pacific, United States; Denise Smith, Path to Excellence, United States

Using Video Language Samples and Hyper-Studio Applications to develop literacy skills young children with delays in oral language Children with delays in oral language also present with delays in literacy skills.Oral language provides essential...

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Strategies to facilitate computer literacy in children who are field dependent learners and whose primary language is Spanish.
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2004:1

Denise Smith, California State University, Monterey Bay, United States; Fidel Salinas, Eastern Illinois University, United States

The purpose of this investigation is to define salient features of field dependent learners and children whose primary language is Spanish.Specific strategies to increase computer literacy for both children and parents are also discussed.

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Australian higher education institutions transforming the future of teaching and learning through 3D virtual worlds
ascilite Conference(ASCILITE)2010:1

Carol Matthews, University of Adelaide; Allan Ellis, Southern Cross University, Australia; Andrew Cram, Macquarie University, Australia; Angela Thomas, University of Tasmania, Australia; David Craven, IES, Australia; Deborah Murdoch, Charles Sturt University, Australia; Denise Wood, University of South Australia, Australia; Heinz Dreher, Curtin University, Australia; Helen Farley, University of Southern Queensland , Australia; Ian Warren & Jenny Grenfell, Deakin University, Australia; Kerrie Smith, Education Services Australia, Australia; Lindy McKeown, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Lyn Hay Charles, Sturt University, Australia; Mark J.W. Lee, Charles Sturt University, Australia; Mathew Hillier, University of Adelaide, Australia; Matthew Campbell, Australian Catholic University, Australia; Scott Grant, Monash University, Australia; Shannon Kennedy-CLark, University of Sydney, Australia; Steven Pace, Central Queensland University, Australia; Suku Sinnappan, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; Brent Gregory & Sue Gregory, University of New England, United States

What are educators' motivations for using virtual worlds with their students? Are they using them to support the teaching of professions and if this is the case, do they introduce virtual worlds into the curriculum to develop and/or expand students' ...

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Idea Bank: Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy
Science Teacher (ISSN-0036-8555) 76:1

Denise Smith & Mitchell Watkins

In 1609, Galileo Galilei turned his telescope to the night sky and began a series of observations of the cosmos. These observations, together with the work of Johannes Kepler and other scientists of the time, revolutionized our understanding of the...

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The Challenges of Online Nursing Education
Internet and Higher Education (ISSN-1096-7516) 12:2

Glenn Gordon Smith, Denise Passmore & Timber Faught

To meet the current critical need for qualified nurses, many colleges have initiated online programs, primarily aimed towards registered nurse (RN) to BS students. Despite the growing number of online nursing programs, there is little research on...

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