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This paper presents the results of a study which investigated how independent readers navigate a web site when reading for information. It reveals the attitudes of students toward reading on the web and an analysis of the strategies that they used....

This study compared the use of paper/pencil and computer tools for creating concept maps. Participants were 52 students in two combined 9th/10th grade biology classes. An independent measures research design was used. There were two treatment...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study of how to meaningfully integrate handheld computers in high school and university classrooms. It reveals the attitudes of students toward use of the handheld computers and an analysis of the...

The purpose of this study was to examine the integration of technology in an education foundations course. The study examined the effects of using a WebQuest on the achievement of preservice teachers enrolled in the course, disclosed the attitudes...

Participation in a telecollaborative project with K-12 students can provide authentic learning experiences for teacher candidates that connect theory with practice. This paper discusses how teacher candidates in a preservice teacher education class...

The faculty in the elementary education program at Salisbury University utilized a database to gather data regarding their integration of technology in course objectives, learning activities, and instructor modeling. An examination of technology...

This paper presents the results of a study of graduate students' electronic portfolio efforts. It reveals their attitudes toward the portfolio process, their evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, and the...

This paper presents the results of a study within a Computers in Education course which investigated strategies for designing and using Treasure Hunts to increase student reading comprehension. It reveals suggestions for improving questioning...

This study examines teacher use of handheld computers during a school year in light of professional development needs. Data shows a pattern of use by teachers in various phases of technology integration. Similar to desktop technology, teachers in...

Digital Storytelling is growing in popularity. It can be used as a learning strategy in multiple content areas, including increasing reading comprehension. This paper examines the alignment between the digital storytelling process and the scientific-...

The use of blogs as an instructional tool is growing. Teachers are using blogs to create class portals and to provide students a space to post comments and reflections online. Some educators question the use of student blogs in the classroom...

In spite of increasing access to technology in K-12 classrooms and ongoing professional development for teachers, integration of technology into instruction is still an issue. This lack of transfer can be attributed to a number of factors including ...

Abstract: Online learning is growing almost exponentially, both in higher education and in the K-12 environment. Most online courses are hosted with the use of a course management system, which most commonly utilizes threaded discussion to provide...