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Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

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Challenging Decisions: Software Selection and the IEP Process
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2002:1

Jim Forgan & Roberta K. Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

This paper provides a rationale for using an Individualized Special Needs Software Evaluation (ISNSE) instrument, designed with teacher identified criteria for specifically recognizing each student's individual need, when evaluating software to be...

Quality Assurance for Online Teaching in Higher Education: Considering and Identifying Best Practice for E-Learning
International Journal on E-Learning(IJEL)3:2, 2004

Roberta K. Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Shawn Quilter, Eastern Michigan University, United States

Skeptics may be quick to question the quality of teaching and learning in the online environment. Thus, to answer questions about quality of instruction, it is essential to find ways to identify and illustrate best practice for teaching and learning ...

University Faculty Phobias: Investigating Technology Apprehension
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)1999:1

Roberta K. Weber & Perry L. Schoon, Florida Atlantic University, United States

Working with university faculty to improve computer literacy and technological competencies is a challenging process. Identifying varied technological knowledge and skills of education faculty coupled with the perceived needs or lack of needs of...

Special Educators' Technology Literacy: Identifying the Void
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2001:1

Jim Forgan, Perry L. Schoon & Roberta K. Weber, Florida Atlantic Univ., United States

This study was initiated to investigate the technological knowledge and skill level of special education teachers and their use of technologies in self-contained and inclusive classrooms as mandated by public law. The study was conducted in two...

A Global Assessment: Comparative Analysis of Science Curriculum & Technology Integration Knowledge of Preservice and Inservice Teachers
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2003:1

Kari Kumpulainen, University of Oulu, Finland, Finland; Daithí Ó Murchú, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; Eileen Freeman, Centre for Research in IT in Education (CRITE) Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

This pilot study was initiated to investigate preservice and inservice teachers' (a) use, (b) interest, (c) perceived skills and knowledge, and (d) perceived support for using technologies in the primary/elementary science curriculum in five...

Designing Multimedia and Web-Based Units for Technology Integration: Motivation and Student Learning Styles
WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet(WEBNETC)1999:1

Alyssa R. Gonzalez, Perry Schoon & Roberta K. Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

This study, in the absence of a literature foundation on implementation of the National Educational Technology Standards and the use of new technologies to supplement traditional methodologies in teaching technology competencies, was designed to...

Identifying the Technological Needs of the Special Needs Teacher
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)1999:1

James W. Forgan, Jennifer L. Singler, Perry L. Schoon & Roberta K. Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

Who is choosing the computer software for learners with exceptionalities and special needs at your school? Is the selection and purchase of software delegated to the technology specialist or a committee of classroom teachers? Has the special...

Addressing Barriers of Information Technology from a Multi-National View: A New Message for Teacher Education
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2004:1

Kari Kumpulainen, University of Oulu, Finland; Ann FitzGibbon, Daithi O Murchu, Eileen Freeman & Elizabeth Oldham, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Elizabeth Sorensen, University of, Netherlands; Richard Millwood, Ultralab, Anglia Polytechnic University, United Kingdom; Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

In the 1990s, representatives from government, business, and industry believed that students entering the workforce and beyond were not prepared adequately to deal with the technological demands the future requires. According to Soloman (1995):"With ...

A Multimedia Design for Leadership Training: From Process to Product
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2001:1

Roberta K. Weber & Hanadi Saleh, Florida Atlantic University, United States

Training future educational leaders utilizing a variety of multimedia produced modules provides an excellent opportunity for introducing the benefits of well-designed courseware and the possibilities of exploring interactive computer-based...

Common Core Standards for Middle School: Reading, Writing, and the iPad
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2013:1

Roberta K Weber, Lapp Susanne & Eileen Ariza, Florida Atlantic University, United States

This paper describes a work-in-progress grant funded research project that is being implemented with pre-service and in-service teachers enrolled in reading courses at a Florida university. These technological novices are being introduced to mobile...

Learner Satisfaction for Distance Learners: Lessons for Teacher Preparation Programs
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2004:1

Bill Cahill, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Jackie White, Indian River Community College, United States; Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

Distance learning students understand that the nature of their course is inherently going to involve less personal interaction than a face-to-face delivery method of instruction. These inherent differences raise questions for educators in teacher...

The Future of International Education Using Web3.0 Technologies and Self-organizing Networks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2011:1

Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Roger Carlsen, Wright Staete University, United States; Ian Gibson, MQ, Australia; Marilyn Leask, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom; Peter Albion, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Dan Miller, Milliken University, United States

Panel members from around the globe will discuss the challenges and possibilities of internationalizing education with digital technologies, by addressing the social, commercial, and governmental influences, as well as the enrichment of all...

Ten questions for educational technology leaders and teacher educators from around the world
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1

Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Thomas Winkler, University of Luebeck, Germany; Martina Ide, Institute for Quality Development at Schools Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; Jonn Cuthell, MirandaNet, United Kingdom; Ian Gibson, M University, Australia; Kari Kumpulainen, Finland, Finland

SITE is an international organization and as such technology leaders and teacher educators have perspectives and situations that are not known or understood by others at the conference. Each member of our panel will answer the following questions...

‘Learning to Learn’ (L2L) and the Meaningful Use of ICTs, Part 1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2007:1

Daithi Ó Murchú, Hibernia College, Ireland; Roger Carlsen, Wright State University, United States; Roberta K Weber, Florida Atlantic University, United States

'Learning to Learn' (L2L) has been identified in many contexts as one of the basic skills for success in the knowledge society. With increasingly rapid changes in the work place, in part due to changing technology and as a result of changing...

Special Education Teachers Introduction to
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2008:1

James Forgan, Roberta K Weber & Mary Lou Duffy, Florida Atlantic University, United States

Abstract: The results of this pilot study on the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to aid in the mentoring process of new teachers in today's special education classrooms provides a snapshot of the promises and pitfalls that lie...

Through the Eyes of Students:
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)1998:1

Roberta K. Weber, Illinois State University; Perry Schoon, Florida Atlantic University

Frustration, Frustration, FRUSTRATION . . . . . . Students are not unlike their teachers when confronted with the use of technological innovations such as the World Wide Web. For many, this new instructional tool produces an inability to cope with...

Software Evaluation for Special Needs: Preparing the Preservice Teacher from an Inservice Perspective
Teacher Education and Special Education (ISSN-0888-4064) 25:4

Roberta K. Weber, James W. Forgan & Perry L. Schoon

For most experienced educators, choosing software for children with disabilities is challenging as the number of programs in our technology rich marketplace increases dramatically. Purchasing titles for entertainment is much less complicated than...

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