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Abstract: Results of an online anonymous survey for teachers using computers (N=991) are presented and discussed. The survey was designed to determine respondents' perceptions of what impedes on technology integration at school. The results suggest...

Abstract: A professional development course for teachers in educational technology is described in the paper. The participants (K-12 teachers) were taught how to design and conduct online instruction using Blackboard as the delivery system. The...

In an extension of research examining student-centered pedagogy, the present case study examined how at-risk students at a charter school in Texas used Alien Rescue, a problem-based learning software program for middle school science. Twenty-nine...

Abstract: An experience of a professional development course for teachers in educational technology is described in the paper. The participants (K-12 teachers) were taught how to design and conduct an online course on technology integration for...

Twenty high school teachers have been selected for the ongoing project to implement Blackboard online delivery system at their school. After a one-day seminar the researchers assisted the teachers in setting up their accounts, enrolling students and ...

Twenty high school teachers have been selected for the ongoing project to implement Blackboard online delivery system at their school. After a one-day seminar the researchers assisted the teachers in setting up their accounts, enrolling students and ...

The presentation is on the experience implementing Blackboard online delivery system with 20 teachers in a high school. Stages, problems and positive results are described. Recommendations on how to introduce Blackboard (or a similar online delivery ...

Computers are still being used in education to teach low-level skills, while even the most common programs like MSOffice have a great potent to deepen student learning. PowerPoint has been routinely used as a presentation tool; however, its...

This presentation focuses on the implementation of Blackboard as an online delivery system with 20 teachers in a high school in a southern state. Descriptions of the stages, problems faced in the study and also positive results and misconceptions...

The presentation explains how to create interactive images using PowerPoint. This technique can be successfully used to develop interactive maps, schemes, diagrams. Little or no PowerPoint skills are required.

The presentation describes simple but effective techniques to develop interactive reviews in PowerPoint. This technique can be used by any teacher, educator or presenter; no or very little special PowerPoint skills are required.

The study describes a project in which university faculty provided school teachers with on-site, on-demand and customized professional development. Suggestions on the use of online delivery systems are offered. Further steps are suggested.

The proposed technique develops interactive images in PowerPoint. Using the suggested instructions, teachers can create interactive images of geographical maps, plant and animal cells, and other physical structures. Such projects make teaching more...

The study describes an on-going project in which university faculty taught school teachers how to set up their own blogs, incorporate YouTube in their blogs and use Skype video and audio conferencing. This paper illustrates the importance of...

The teaching methodology using the Roundhouse Diagram is described and discussed. The Roundhouse diagram is a graphic-based organizer used by teachers and students to plan, memorize and reflect. The technique is based on George Miller’s...

A pilot study involving several home-bound students was carried out in Southern Louisiana. The students were connected to their schools using the Skype technology. The related problems and ways to solve them are discussed. The main conclusion is...

Roundhouse is based on cognitive principles that improve retention in grades K-16. Roundhouse is actually a story map constructed by the learner and from the learners’ perspective. It is sequentially designed connecting pictures to concepts that...

Avatars are becoming the art of online communication and are easily used as tools to teach content in education. This presentation focuses on the use of avatars as part of presentation tools when narration or explanations come in the form of an...

Instructional videos, Vokis, avatars and cartoon-based characters were made part of regular online communication in a professional development class for teachers. Eighteen participants were asked whether or not these additions improved the regular...