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This study examined three different methodologies used to present science content to sixth-grade students in order to determine which methodology benefited students most with regard to the student achievement. The three methodologies examined were...

This presentation examines the use of a collaborative lesson planning project in a K-8 social studies methods course. The goal of the project was to assist prospective elementary and middle school social studies teachers in acquiring the knowledge,...

Hand held devices, such as Palm Pilots, have the potential to revolutionize the science classroom. These small, inexpensive devices make it possible for science teachers to grade students' laboratory and group projects in real time. A team of...

Real Media Slideshow software can be used to promote hands-on, peer-to-peer learning and collaboration in a variety of secondary social studies classroom settings. Social studies teachers and secondary students can use the software to create...

High school students have typically obtained numerous technology skills by the time they reach junior and senior status. This paper addresses how and from whom high school juniors and seniors acquire technology skills and how best to present new...

Instructors designing online learning environments that promote creative expression and reflective practice may find Weblogs a useful tool. This session will preview the findings of a research study examining how PK-16 educators use Weblogs to...

The contemporary capabilities of the Internet provide students and teachers with the opportunity to interact and collaborate with one another in an online environment outside their classroom to supplement the face-to-face learning. The success of...

This poster session will present an overview of on-going research on digital mini-games (i.e., mini-role plays, simulations, and/or strategy games) appropriate for use in K-12 classrooms. In particular, the session will offer insight into the...

The advent of Web 2.0 has metamorphosed the landscape of the Internet from a static “depository” of multimedia data into a dynamic and participatory “habitat” of individuals. Web video, epitomized by YouTube, is particularly suited to student...