SITE 2007--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Mar 26, 2007
Editors
Roger Carlsen; Karen McFerrin; Jerry Price; Roberta Weber; Dee Anna Willis
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 702
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Is there a Relationship Between National Culture and the Usability of an e-Learning System?
Blessing Adeoye, University of Lagos, Nigeria
This study investigated possible relationships between national culture and the usability of an e-learning system. The theoretical frameworks that were used to guide this study were Hofstede's... More
pp. 3-9
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Assessment Strategies for Learning Regulation to be Included in the Development of a Computer-based Assessment System
Gabriela Aguilar & Adrianna Gomez, Cinvestav Unidad Monterrey, Mexico; Kenji Kaijiri, Shinshu University, Japan
The present paper introduces a work-in-progress about an adaptive computer-based assessment system called SPEBC. Our main aim is to provide a system which helps Mexican teachers incorporate... More
pp. 10-15
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Peformance Indicators and Evaluation Framework
Muhammad Azeem & Prof. Dr. Shahbaz Khan, Division of Education, University of Education, 123 Abu Bakar Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract:The study examined,in qualitative paradigm,the usefulness of performance indicators in decision-making by literature review approach. Analysis include all four types of metrics and... More
pp. 16-21
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The use of iPod technology in counselor education:
Paul Barnes & Bob Goeman, University of Nebraska at Omaha, United States
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) requires that school counselor training programs provide opportunities for candidates to develop audio or video... More
pp. 22-27
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Electronic Portfolios: Building on the Successes of Education
Jennifer Baucom, Richard Hartshorne & Adam Friedman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
Electronic portfolios are used in many ways in the world of education. They are seen in collegiate and teacher education programs as well as in the K-12 learning environment. One of the major... More
pp. 28-30
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Documenting Professional Growth and Competency in Multimedia Usage
Dixie Billheimer, West Virginia Center for Professional Development, United States
Abstract: This paper discusses the value of using a portfolio to document competency in a doctoral program rather than a comprehensive exam. The professional growth involved in producing products... More
pp. 31-33
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Examining Preservice Teachers’ Reflective Practice using Digital Video and Critical Incident Analysis
Brendan Calandra, Laurie Brantley-Dias & Dana Fox, Georgia State University, United States
The purpose of this study was to explore how digital video production and critical incident analysis promotes reflective practice among preservice teachers. Specifically, we used qualitative... More
pp. 34-39
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Promises and Pitfalls of Implementing a Digital Portfolio Assessment System: Lessons Learned and Next Steps
Allison Clark, Michele Ballentine-Linch & Betty Wood, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, United States
Abstract: This qualitative study reports on the adoption and implementation of digital portfolios in the College of Education (COE) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). The... More
pp. 40-44
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Video Analysis as a Reflective Tool: Providing Pre-service Teachers a Gradual-Replay Lens on their Developing Practice
Pru Cuper, Yi Gong & Linda Farina, Keene State College, United States; Mia Manning-Osborn, Peterborough Elementary School, United States
An ongoing challenge to teacher educators involves finding ways to improve their pre-service teachers' classroom teaching performance. With new-teacher attrition rates steadily on the rise, this... More
pp. 45-48
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Is your electronic portfolio meeting the needs of your students and program? Questions to ask and suggestions for improvement.
Jane Falls, Virginia Tech, United States
Portfolios have now been the accepted requirement in many master level educational programs for more than 5 years. With the advancement in technology and hopefully the increase in skill level of... More
pp. 49-50
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Portfolio Authorship as a Networked Activity
Rebecca Fiedler, Acclaro Research Solutions, United States
In this paper, the author uses data from a multi-site case study to demonstrate the utility of Engeström's (1987) Cultural Historical Activity Theory as an analytic and interpretive framework to... More
pp. 51-58
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N3 (NETS, NCTM and NCATE): What Should One Do?
Dana Franz & Margaret Pope, Mississippi State University, United States
This study examines the evaluation of program assessments of one college of education's effort to maintain their NCATE accreditation while exceeding the technology requirements of NCTM & NETS.... More
pp. 59-61
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A Web-Based Application for Online Instructor Evaluations
Ronald Glotzbach, Terry Burton, Betty Co, Ryan Middleton & Ryan Stremke, Purdue University, United States
Purdue Online Evaluations is a web-based system currently in place for students in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University to evaluate their instructors and courses. A... More
pp. 62-65
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Facilitating and Documenting Middle Level Digital Portfolios: A Collaborative Approach
Bob Goeman, Paul Clark & Mark Carnevalo, University of Nebraska at Omaha, United States
Abstract: The University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Education (UNO) has been using electronic portfolios as part of student assessment since 2000. UNO has continued a collaborative effort... More
pp. 66-70
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Will an Online Based Development Centre Optimize Teacher Graduation in Germany
Susanne Günther, University Erlangen Nuremberg, Germany; Rudolf Kammerl, University Erlangen Nuremberg / University Passau, Germany
In Germany, for nearly 40 years the first stage of the teacher training program has basically been offered at universities and colleges. Students' graduation for the teaching profession is a public... More
pp. 71-76
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Adoption of Electronic Portfolios: Lessons Learned from the First Year
Richard Hartshorne & Adam Friedman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the design and development of an electronic portfolio among graduating preservice teachers in a large university located in the southeastern ... More
pp. 77-80
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Technology Use and Professional Growth through the Residency Portfolio, Part 1
Lisa A. Heaton, Sandra Orr, Debra Young, Deborah D. Clark, Robin A. Lewis, Ray Singleton, Dixie Billheimer & Kim Sigman, Marshall University, United States
Designed to encourage scholarly activity and promote professional growth experiences for doctoral candidates, the Residency Portfolio at Marshall University replaced the use of comprehensive exams ... More
pp. 81-85
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Show What You Know: ePortfolios for 21st Century Learners
Donna Herring, Jacksonville State University, United States; Roger Hibbs & Beth Morgan, Chattooga High School, United States; Charles Notar, Jacksonville State University, United States
Kids love an audience. Give a kid an audience and you're sure to get a show. What better audience could one have than the World Wide Web and what better way to "Show What You Know" than publishing ... More
pp. 86-92
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Pre-service Teachers’ Use of Advanced Technology for Student Assessment in a Senior Year On-Site Program
Jane Howland & Judy Freeman, University of Missouri, United States
This session offers a descriptive study of the process pre-service teachers used to assess individual students' learning by using technology as an assessment tool. Specifically, the session will... More
pp. 93-97
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How Student Constructed Digital Movies of Their Teaching Can Be Used to Demonstrate Their Attainment of the Standards of Effective Practice in Electronic Portfolios
David Jackson, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, United States
The increase use of digital video recording of classroom teachers offers a great opportunity to extend our ability to more accurately assess the meeting of standards of effective practice. ... More
pp. 98-100