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Teacher perceptions of interactive whiteboards: A comparison of users and future-users in high school and middle school mathematics
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008:1 , Mar 03, 2008
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008:1 , Mar 03, 2008
This article summarizes and analyzes interview responses of six Georgia math teachers regarding their individual perceptions about interactive whiteboards (IWBs). Half of the participants had experience using the technology, while the other half...
High School Mathematics Teachers and Interactive Whiteboards: A Longitudinal Study of 2 Users and 2 Future-Users, Year 3
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2010:1 , Mar 29, 2010
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2010:1 , Mar 29, 2010
This article summarizes and analyzes interview responses over a three year period of four Georgia high school mathematics teachers regarding their individual perceptions about using interactive whiteboards (IWBs) to teach mathematics. In the first...
An Examination of Interactive Whiteboard Perceptions using the Concerns-Based Adoption Model Stages of Concern and the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Model of Instructional Evolution
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011:1 , Mar 07, 2011
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011:1 , Mar 07, 2011
Two high school mathematics teachers who use Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) in the classroom were interviewed annually over the course of three years regarding their perceptions of the technology. During the third year, the two teachers were asked...
Transforming Teaching with Technology: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance On-line Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011:1 , Mar 07, 2011
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011:1 , Mar 07, 2011
Web 2.0 tools encourage communication, collaboration, and creativity in an e-learning environment, enabling students to better connect with teachers and their peers both locally and around the world. Examples of Web 2.0 tools include wikis, Google...
Managing Technology and Change in U. S. Public High Schools: A Concerns-Based Adoption Model Approach
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011:1 , Mar 07, 2011
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011:1 , Mar 07, 2011
This paper combines the perspectives from multiple studies in mathematics and science classrooms and mathematics and science teacher professional development in U. S. public schools. These studies represented multiple technologies as innovations in...
iRead and iLearn: Utilizing iOS Applications in Children’s Literature
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012:1 , Mar 05, 2012
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012:1 , Mar 05, 2012
The recent rise of the Apple iPad and other tablet computers presents new opportunities to deliver children’s literature to young students. The combination of touch-based control, portability, screen-size, and low-priced apps is compelling, and the ...
Learning in the Great Outdoors: Geocaching as an Educational Activity
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012:1 , Mar 05, 2012
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012:1 , Mar 05, 2012
Geocaching is an exciting and effective way to integrate education with the great outdoors. Using signals from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites and handheld receivers, geocachers explore the world around them in search of hidden treasures....
Implications of Interactive Whiteboards Research for the Mathematics Classrooms
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012:1 , Mar 05, 2012
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2012:1 , Mar 05, 2012
This article summarizes recent research on interactive whiteboards (IWBs) and how these findings impact the mathematics classrooms. IWBs are championed as ‘the’ new technology for the classroom. Many mathematics classrooms today have IWBs. Few...
The Impact of simSchool on Teachers' Sense of Efficacy
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2012:1 , Oct 09, 2012
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2012:1 , Oct 09, 2012
This proceeding describes a study of the online application entitled simSchool (Gibson n.d.), a classroom simulator that can be used to train pre-service teachers. Participants in the study were trained on the use of simSchool, completed numerous...
An Analysis of Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Observed Use of Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
The purpose of this study was to observe and analyze the use of Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) by high school mathematics teachers with varying degrees of IWB experience. Six teachers participated in the study, two in each IWB experience category:...
Rethinking Pre-Service Teacher Training: Lessons Learned with simSchool
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
simSchool (Gibson, n.d.) is a classroom simulation program delivered via the Internet. After a year spent learning about the program and assigning simSchool activities to teachers in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, lessons were learned...
simSchool Simulations in Teacher Education and Professional Development
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
This panel will present diverse perspectives on field-based research and experiences with the integration of simSchool in undergraduate teacher education courses and teacher professional development. The session will present a brief overview of the...
Utilizing Web 2.0 Tools to Teach the K-12 Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2013:1 , Mar 25, 2013
The presenters will describe, demonstrate, and discuss a variety of effective methods of utilizing Web 2.0 tools to address the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This includes developing standards-based MathCaches using Weebly, creating...
How Schools and Students Respond to School Improvement Programs: The Case of Brazil's PDE
Economics of Education Review (EER) 27:1 , February 2008
Economics of Education Review (EER) 27:1 , February 2008
This study uses rich empirical data from Brazil to assess how a government program (PDE) that decentralizes school management decisions changes what goes on in schools and how these changes affect student outcomes. It appears that the PDE resulted...