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Abstract: Both teachers and principals act as critical decision-makers as to whether or not computer technology is implemented in classroom learning. Yet, there is a limited amount of literature that examines, concurrently, teacher credential...

This session presents research findings from a study designed to determine the following: a) the ways in which, and b) to what extent preservice teachers value the experience of creating an electronic portfolio. With the new focus on technology's...

Intended for convenience, digital cameras are an inexpensive learning technology schools may easily benefit from. Once captured, digital photographs are already in a universal format that makes them exceedingly uncomplicated to distribute and use...

This paper examines and describes one approach of integrating technology into research and methodology courses for teacher education. Each course is complimented with a web site that serves as a virtual office and learning resource center. The...

Teacher preparation programs online must consider more than just the number of teacher candidates to whom they appeal. They must also be conscious of the quality of the teacher candidates they admit. This paper argues that the adult learner is a...

Online learning is no longer restricted to two-dimensional environments with linear text and threaded discussions. New technologies--including avatars, podcasts, and experiential learning activities--give educators an opportunity to exercise their...

Abstract: Second Life is a virtual world that is receiving lots of attention from educators. Second Life has many capabilities: collaboration, simulations and interaction with people from around the world. The presenters have experimented with these ...

Describes how interactive television enabled older adults at 12 remote locations to learn about a housing option geared to their needs, ask questions, and interact with their peers across the state. (JOW)

The effectiveness of, and student attitudes toward, an online Food Safety and Regulation course (WEB) were compared with lecture (LECTURE) and combined lecture/online (COMBINED) courses. All students took identical pre-tests, post-tests, and...