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Identifying barriers to the remix of translated open educational resources
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning(IRRODL)14:1, Feb 14, 2013
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning(IRRODL)14:1, Feb 14, 2013
Remix is touted as one of the most important practices within the field of open educational resources (OER). But remixing is still not mainstream practice in education and the barriers and limitations to remix are not well known. In this article we...
Much Ado About Culture
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2010:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2010:1
In an earlier article, Amiel, Squires and Orey (2009) described four strategies for handling the inherent cultural content of learning objects or open-educational resources. In this paper, we use images from educational materials and discuss how the ...
A Model for Service-Learning for Technology Integration: Implications for Schools and Colleges of Education
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2007:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2007:1
This paper presents a model for fostering service projects between undergraduate students and k-12 teachers. The model was derived from a case study conducted in Brazil as part of a larger international program on service-learning . Data were taken...
Identifying barriers to the remix of open educational resources
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2012:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2012:1
In this article we discuss the design and development of a print and web-based guide focused on Open Educational Resources (OER). The ability to "remix" is often touted as one of the most important affordances of open resources. But remixing is...
Real Time in the Virtual Classroom: A Case Study of Student Time Use and Behaviors in an Online Classroom
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2003:1
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2003:1
Characteristics of online environments such as flexible delivery appeal to a growing number of students. The time it takes to teach and take online classes has been the subject of much speculation. The present study investigates the time commitment...
A Participatory Approach to Scenario Development for XO Laptops in Brazil
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2011:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2011:1
An increasing number of projects around the world are focused on delivering laptops to children in school environments. This paper presents a unique approach to the integration of XO laptops from the OLPC foundation to the school environment based...
Mistaking Computers for Technology: Technology Literacy and the Digital Divide
AACE Journal(AACEJ)14:3, 2006
AACE Journal(AACEJ)14:3, 2006
** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2004 **
No other information and communication technology has swept the globe with greater speed than the Internet, having the
potential to promote vast social, economic, and political transformations. As new...
The World as Our Classroom: Teacher Preparation for a Global Age
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2005:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2005:1
In an international project, funded by FIPSE and CAPES, two US universities and two Brazilian universities have re-envisioned the way future teachers may embrace multiculturalism. Of the many developments in education, two of the most vital forces...
The World Almanac of Educational Technologies
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2006:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2006:1
The paper presents the specifications and the development of the World Almanac of Educational Technologies (WAET) and the structure of its chapters. WAET is an initiative that intends to provide case-based reports on the domain of educational...
What are the Cultural Artifacts for Two Localization Strategies for Open Educational Resources: LOCA and n-Culture
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2009:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2009:1
In this panel presentation, we will examine some web-based media (images, videos, animations, games) used in Open Educational Resources for learning and discuss how those materials would be received by learners from different cultures. The panel...
Parties of Three: Fostering Learning Communities Online
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2003:1
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2003:1
Research has found the creation of communities of learners is a valid technique in scaffolding student learning in online environments. This paper details a study of community building in a graduate education course. Utilizing communities of...
Flexible Delivery and the Working Teacher: Case Studies in Technology Integration Graduate Education
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2004:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2004:1
This paper presents four case studies of students who are in a new masters/specialist degree program in the Department of Instructional Technology at the University of Georgia. The degree program is designed for technology coordinators, but some of...
Virtual Reality Modeling in Science
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2003:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2003:1
Two ongoing virtual reality modeling projects at the Learning and Performance Support Laboratory (LPSL) are presented. The Virtual Solar System (VSS) and the Virtual Gorilla (VGOR) projects emphasize teaching and learning through a new pedagogical...
Using Modeling-Based Inquiry in the Virtual Solar System
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2003:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2003:1
The teaching and learning of science has been changed by a push towards inquiry-based pedagogies. The process of inquiry is flexible and can be adapted to the study of any scientific topic. The use of computer models as aids has been an especially...
Designing On-Demand Web-Based Instruction Using Minimalist Principles
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2003:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2003:1
The present study analyzes the effectiveness of an online tutorial created to support faculty in creating online CGI/HTML forms for the first time. Research has demonstrated that users tend to ignore documentation, even when it is necessary to...
Creating History Through a Web-Based Associative Network
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2003:1
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2003:1
A new model for the teaching and learning of history is presented. Using a collaborative, web-based tool, students actively construct an understanding of history by creating associative models of historical items (people, places, and events). This...
Can you Help Me? Students as Catalysts for Teacher Exploration of Computing in Public School Programs
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2005:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2005:1
The use of computing in education has been promoted around the globe as way to close digital gaps, promote new pedagogies, and create a better prepared workforce. The Brazilian government has embraced these goals, as evidenced by the amount of funds ...
The World Almanac of Educational Technologies - A Free Web Book
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2005:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2005:1
In this session, we will show the first 10 chapters of this book. Obviously, the goal will be to have all 200+ countries included in the book. The purpose of the book along with recruiting individuals to contribute additional chapters will be the...
Practices, Successes, and Barriers in the Integration of Computer Laboratory Students Monitors in Public Schools: An Evaluation
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2006:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2006:1
This article evaluates the Aluno Monitor (AM) project in Bauru, interior of São Paulo, where students from public schools become assistants to teachers within their school's computer room. The AM project has assisted with keeping the computer rooms...
Changing Perspectives: Reflections on Four Years of International-Service Learning in US and Brazil
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2007:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2007:1
This paper discusses a four-year collaborative project between Brazil and the United States. Over thirty undergraduate students were exchanged between four institutions to participate in service-learning projects in schools. Teachers and...