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This panel presents the formation, ramp-up activities, and PT3 activities of Michigan's statewide Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology (COATT).

As the result of a PT3 catalyst grant, the participants in the CATALISE project have tested and revised the original CEOForum STAR chart for assessing SCDE technology readiness. The result of that work is the newer CATALISE Technology Assessment...

In December 2002, the U. S. National Science Foundation will unveil the National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library (NSDL). The history and goals of the project are briefly described. Technical, social, and...

The emerging National Science Math Engineering and Technology (SMET) Education Digital Library, which is being constructed by a variety of educational institutions, is an "online network of learning environments and resources for SMET education at...

PT3 project leaders will discuss their successes and lessons learned from implementing a state-wide electronic portfolio recognition program at 22 Michigan teacher education colleges and universities, as well as several K-12 educational...

Recognizing that changing teacher education is a key requirement for chang-ing K-12 teacher practices, Apple Computer developed the Apple Summer Institute for Teacher Education, more commonly referred to as "Camp Apple" by the 42 participants who ...

The emerging National Science Math Engineering and Technology (SMET) Education Digital Library, which is being constructed by a variety of educational institutions, is an "online network of learning environments and resources for SMET education at...

Too often, the required research course in education graduate programs is the class most dreaded by students. Action research is often cited as a way to make research relevant to teachers, but usually lacks the collaborative aspects that can...

The Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching With Technology (COATT) was awarded a catalyst grant in 2001 in order to effect systemic improvement within Michigan's large base of teacher preparation institutions. The success of COATT in...

In 2001, the Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology (COATT), a partnership of Michigan universities with teacher preparation programs, was awarded a U.S. Department of Education "Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers for...

Digital libraries (DLs) are currently in place or being developed for a variety of educational applications. Simultaneously, the continued existence of school libraries media programs (SLMPs) in increasingly in question in the face of educational...

A number of recent studies show that teachers and students have similar patterns of Internet use, but each group insists that the other doesn't know what they are doing. In this review of research, differing use patterns and attitudes are examined...

As part of a graduate research course, students in an online educational technology Master's program designed a self survey to examine whether perceptions of online learning change as students complete multiple courses. Survey results indicate that...

Communications research has suggested that teacher immediacy is a critical component in improving student learning and satisfaction in the face-to-face classroom. However, reproducing this effect in asynchronous online classes remains a challenge....

In 2003, Merit Network Inc., a non-profit company associated with the University of Michigan devoted to high-performance networking for education and research, obtained an NSF grant to integrate Internet2 video into its Michigan Teacher Network (MTN)...

Distance learning and many of its tools are not new, but their adoption and current use are different among unique contexts. An interdisciplinary team of researchers including professionals from Medicine and Educational Technology disciplines...

Science achievement by America’s students has become a major concern of policy makers and educators as scores on international standardized tests fall below expectations. One response is to apply educational theory and technology in development of...

Authentic assessment has been proposed as a means to connect learning with practice and develop a commitment to life-long learning. Technology has been central in moving learning opportunities beyond the classroom door. In this case study, the use...

Many studies in higher education examining technology take a technology-centric perspective. As a result, technology is portrayed as having a decisive role in college affairs and is viewed as a crucial driver of change. In this study, the results of ...

Narrative is not only an increasingly used form of qualitative research, but it also has special value in Hawai‘i where “talk story” is a fundamental means of interaction among a very culturally diverse population. Our tale continues a long...