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Research in the past decade has shown that computer technology is an effective means for widening educational opportunities, but most teachers neither use technology as an instructional delivery system nor integrate technology into their curriculum. ...

With the increased availability of powerful computers in the classroom, simulations have become viable instructional tools. Yet these technological advances are not coupled with advances in pedagogy but are stifled by conventional instruc-tion....

Abstract: Along with the ease of use and standardized look of online management tools, a new set of instructional and pedagogical issues is emerging. Among these issues are providing effective activities for classes of varying sizes and adapting the ...

This paper reports an exploratory case study of eleven students' use of metacognitive processes in a technology-enhanced introductory meteorology course. The purpose of the case study was to investigate the effectiveness of technologically mediated...

There are many challenges and dilemmas confronting teacher educators when transforming a face-to-face course into an online course. Online environments differ in significant ways from the dynamics of a traditional classroom. Teacher educators must...

Over the past ten years, a growing body of research has focused on the effectiveness of professional development in K-12 schools and the implementation of professional development school (PDS) and University partnerships. This presentation uses...

Abstract: A Mid-Atlantic University partnered with the State Department of Education to conduct a three year mixed-methodology study to investigate professional development and technology integration in three elementary schools. This presentation...

The use of Microsoft PowerPoint as a presentation tool is an accepted practice in most secondary schools. The software supports conveying information using readily available technology such as a computer and LCD projector. While PowerPoint is an...

This roundtable discussion is intended to present some ongoing research into an action research fellowship model at a Mid-Atlantic teacher education college. The model's effectiveness is being measured by means of site visits made by faculty mentors ...

TPACK shows a lot of promise as a focus point for design for educators, preservice teachers and faculty members in preservice preparation programs. TPACK is an effective way to organize thinking about what modern technology-using teachers need to...

Novice programmers often struggle when attempting to learn how to write code. This research aims to evaluate if entry-level programming students who use the Alice 2.0 programming environment demonstrate a better understanding of programming concepts ...

In recent years, teacher accountability has assumed a vital role in both initial preparation programs and inservice professional development activities. Teacher accountability measures are now steering personnel decisions, and reviving the debate...

For all teacher preparation programs pursuing NCATE accreditation, the Unit’s Assessment System exists to manage information; ultimately for Unit and Program improvement. Like all systems, the assessment system exists within and for a specific...

Towson’s College of Education developed a faculty professional development lab to support the faculty’s authentic integration of technology. The lab was launched in direct response to faculty concerns about lack of competency with emerging K-12...