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Zafer Unal
USF St. Petersburg
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Going the Extra Step for Parental Involvement: Connecting Family and School with the Power of Teacher Websites
Zafer Unal
Journal of College Teaching & Learning Vol. 5, No. 6 (June 2008) pp. 43–50
Current literature supports the idea of teacher created websites for parental involvement; however, it does not provide adequate guidelines for determining formal content of a teacher website. While potential benefits are often suggested, specific...
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Adjusting Learning Styles and Instructional Preferences for Online Courses
Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 530–538
In online classes, most students are attracted by the convenience and flexibility of scheduling (Ryan 2001). However, the students' learning characteristics are unknown, making it difficult to design effective instruction. Therefore the first step...
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Exploring Preservice Teachers’ Satisfaction with Online Teaching and Learning Tools: Blackboard vs. Moodle?
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 2741–2747
Two Course Management Systems were compared during this study, BlackBoard 7.0 (updated to 8.0 during study) (BlackBoard, 2009) and Moodle 1.9 (Moodle 2009). These CMS’s were used during an Educational Technology course. The researchers investigated...
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Evaluating and Comparing the Usability of Web-based Course Management Systems
Zafer Unal; Asli Unal
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research Vol. 10 (2011) pp. 19–38
Course Management Systems (CMS) are an increasingly important part of academic systems in higher education. When choosing a Course Management System for an educational institution, the usability of the system is the key to the effectiveness and...
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Enhancing Preservice Teacher Education through AI Tools: A Comparative Study in Classroom Management & Course Satisfaction
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2024 (Mar 25, 2024) pp. 666–671
This study explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on the learning outcomes and course satisfaction among preservice teachers. Conducted within the context of EDG4444 - Instructional Design and Classroom Management at the...
Topics: Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies, Generative AI
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How Learning, Assessment and Employment Portfolio integrated into one system?
Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 168–173
While learning portfolio includes collections of artifacts selected by the preservice teacher to reflect on their own learning, assessment portfolio is focused on the artifacts that are related to program standards, and employment portfolio designed ...
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Reporting the Teacher and Student Feedbacks on the use of InstantWebQuest after three years
Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 1703–1708
Educators love WebQuests. It has been the greatest idea of integrating Internet into the curriculum. However, it has also been identified that the learning part of how to publish a website is a serious obstacle for students, faculty, teachers or any ...
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Comparing the learning outcomes and course satisfaction of Web-based vs. classroom-based instruction
Zafer Unal
Comparing the learning@outcomes and course@satisfaction of Web-based vs. classroom-based @?instruction (2005) pp. 1–122
Extensive evaluative literature has pointed to the conclusion that there is "no significant difference" between the face-to-face and the various models of distance learning, especially Internet based distance education (Russell, 2000, Wegner et al., ...
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Addressing Issues and Problems to Increase Users’ Motivation and Completion Rate of Student WebQuests with InstantWebQuest
Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 3188–3194
While creating HTML pages for a WebQuest is not complex, finding a server to host the files, getting files uploaded to a server and setting access permission are considerably more difficult. Add to those difficulties the complexities of giving a...
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Designing Teacher Websites with the guidance of parents
Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 1700–1702
This study sought to address some of the shortcomings in the literature on teacher websites by conducting an online survey of both teachers and parents of elementary schools regarding their beliefs about what is essential and ideal content for...
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Selecting the Essential and Ideal Content for K-12 Teacher Websites
Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 4353–4358
Current literature supports the idea of teacher created websites for parental involvement however it does not provide adequate guidelines for determining formal content of a teacher website. While potential benefits are often suggested, specific...
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Establishing Communication with Parents Using Zunal Teacher Websites for Promoting Parental Involvement
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 2735–2740
If parents understand what’s going on in the classroom and what’s expected of them and the students, they will be more able to help their child at home and will feel more comfortable with the teacher and the teaching methods employed (Ludwig, 1999). ...
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Investigating and Comparing User Experiences of Course Management Systems: BlackBoard vs. Moodle
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 25, No. 1 (January 2014) pp. 101–123
The goal of this study is to report the results of a comparative usability study conducted in 2008-2009 on two different course management systems (CMS), BlackBoard and Moodle. 135 students enrolled in the fall 2008 and spring 2009 section of...
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Preservice Teachers’ Experiences on Accessing Course Materials using Mobile Devices
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 13, No. 4 (December 2014) pp. 497–510
This study investigates and reports the first time experiences of mobile device users accessing the course materials on both the web and mobile version of course management system (Web Moodle & Mobile Moodle) during an online course offered at the...
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Investigating and Comparing the Impact of Two Strategies (Lesson Design with MS Word and Online Tool) Used for Improving Inservice Teachers’ Knowledge, Skills, and Practices on Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Aslihan Unal; Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 1146–1154
The CCSS is a set of standards released by the National GovernorsAssociation in 2010 and was adopted by 43 states (CommonCore, 2015). The standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. They are designed ...
Topics: Graduate Education & Faculty Development, Research & Evaluation, K-12 Online Learning
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Students Matter: Quality Measurements in Online Courses
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 15, No. 4 (2016) pp. 463–481
Quality Matters (QM) is a peer review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and online components. It has generated widespread interest and received national recognition for its peer-based approach to quality assurance and...
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The Future of Faculty Portfolios: Digital Strategies for Tenure and Promotion Success.
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2024 (Mar 25, 2024) pp. 400–406
Some higher institutions have an electronic file system for faculty to use for their dossier, while others use paper-based portfolios and binders. In either case, faculty members have the challenge of organizing and managing their academic...
Topics: faculty development
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A Comparison of BlackBoard and Moodle for the Teaching and Learning of Educational Technology Courses
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 936–942
The goal of this study is to report the results of a comparative usability study conducted in 2008-2009 on two different course management systems, BlackBoard and Moodle. 135 students enrolled in the fall 2008 and spring 2009 section of Introduction ...
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Introducing WebQuests to Preservice Teachers during Online Courses via Free and Simple to Use Web Service, ZUNAL
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 2991–2997
Abstract: WebQuests, invented by Bernie Dodge and Tom March, have been used for many years by teacher educators at all levels as a tool for helping their students use the World Wide Web in a worthwhile way. The problem comes when we expect our...
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Measuring the Preservice Teachers’ Satisfaction with the use of Moodle Learning Management System during Online Educational Technology Course
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 555–559
A pilot test of the Moodle learning management system was conducted to teach online educational technology course in a Teacher Education Program at a Southern College during Fall 2008 semester. This study examined preservice teachers’ experiences...
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Investigating and Comparing the Impact of Two Strategies (Lesson Design with MS Word and Online Tool) Used for Improving Inservice Teachers? Knowledge, Skills, and Practices on Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Aslihan Unal; Zafer Unal
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 35, No. 4 (October 2016) pp. 385–396
The CCSS is a set of standards released by the National GovernorsAssociation in 2010 and was adopted by 43 states (CommonCore, 2015). The standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. They are designed ...
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Preservice and In-service Teachers' Attitudes Toward WebQuests as a Method of Classroom Instruction
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 3377–3385
WebQuests have been widely used by teachers to integrate technology into teaching and learning. Preservice teachers learn about WebQuests during their teacher education programs and studies support that they are mostly positive about the integration ...
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Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives on the Development of Electronic Portfolios using zPortfolio System
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 227–232
42 preservice teachers have created their online portfolios during the 13 weeks of Educational Technology Course using ZPortfolio during fall 2007 semester. The study investigated perceptions of preservice teachers on building electronic portfolios...
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Evaluating and Comparing the Usability of Web-based Course Management Systems
Zafer Unal; Asli Unal
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research Vol. 10, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2011) pp. 19–38
Course Management Systems (CMS) are an increasingly important part of academic systems in higher education. When choosing a Course Management System for an educational institution, the usability of the system is the key to the effectiveness and...
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An Online Tool for Case Studies for Multicultural Teacher Education: Teacherserver.com
Yasar Bodur; Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 1837–1848
This article describes exploratory findings on the use of an online tool for integrating case studies in multicultural education course. The authors created the online application and the case studies. Graduate and undergraduate students in a...
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Identifying Preservice and Inservice Teachers’ Conceptions of Using WebQuests for Classroom Instruction via ZUNAL WebQuest Maker
Zafer Unal; Cynthia Leung
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 2748–2757
596 users participated in the study conducted to find out about uses of the web application, ZUNAL, and to identify users’ conceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of using WebQuests for classroom instruction. Findings from the study support...
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A New Online Tool for Teaching Classroom Management with Case Studies
Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 3413–3423
This study reports how a face-to-face case based classroom management instruction is transferred to web-based environment using an online tool and how this tool is used to help prospective teachers (a) vicariously experience real-life dilemmas that...
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Implementing Classroom Management Case Studies in Teacher Education with the Aid of Web Technology
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 1365–1372
The goal of this research project was to help preservice teachers expand their views of teaching in general and classroom management in particular via online tool. The presentation will provide information about the study, show a demo of how the...
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Using Technology to Support Common Core Based Close Reading Strategy: Preservice Teachers’ Experiences with the Use of New Online Platform
Aslihan Unal; Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 45–52
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a coordinated effort to prepare every child in the U.S. public school system for college or the workforce by ensuring that they reach certain expectations in English language arts and mathematics and can ...
Topics: Collaborative technologies
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Online Database for Tracking Preservice Teachers’ Experiences Working with Diverse Students in P-12 Schools
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 4279–4286
The purpose of this paper is to (1) introduce how an institution developed, tested, and refined a web application that helps tracking the determination of field placements and the diversity of student populations present at each setting, (2) how...
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Case Studies to Deepen Understanding and Enhance Parental Involvement Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Training Programs
Aslihan Unal; Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 2394–2401
Preservice teachers are required to learn why parent involvement in schools is a vital component of their learning and how to deal with parental involvement issues before they enter classrooms. However, many preservice teachers find the theories and ...
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Using Online Case Studies to Contextualize Diversity Issues: Analysis of Student Responses to Case Studies
Yasar Bodur; Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 661–666
The purpose of this study was to describe the use of online case studies housed on www.teacherserver.com in a multicultural education course and present the patterns found in student responses to online cases, especially those that generated most...
Topics: Social Studies, Multicultural Education, Equity & Social Justice
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Scenario-Based Approach for Teaching Parental Involvement to Preservice Teachers
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2614–2621
Many preservice teachers find the theories and concepts they learn in university classrooms too abstract to help address parental involvement issues they encounter in schools. This study describes the use of a technology-based case/scenario approach ...
Topics: New Possibilities with Information Technology Education, Classrooms, Preservice Teacher Education, Schools, Teachers
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Implementing Assessment Case Studies in Teacher Education with the Aid of Web Technology
Aslihan Unal; Kymberly Drawdy; Zafer Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1883–1888
Many teachers mention that they need to create better assessments with higher depth of knowledge in order to prepare their students for future education and life. Case study method and case writing are two approaches that have been used between...
Topics: Assessment, Assessment and E-Folios, New Possibilities with Information Technology Education
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A Standardized Rubric for Evaluating Webquest Design: Reliability Analysis of ZUNAL Webquest Design Rubric
Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur; Asli Unal
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research Vol. 11, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2012) pp. 169–183
Current literature provides many examples of rubrics that are used to evaluate the quality of webquest designs. However, reliability of these rubrics has not yet been researched. This is the first study to fully characterize and assess the...
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Preservice and inservice teachers’ beliefs about parental involvement and their selection of parental involvement strategies
Aslihan Unal; Zafer Unal; Michael Sampson
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 1072–1078
This study compared preservice, beginning and experienced teachers’ perspectives on parental involvement in elementary schools. A total of 227 preservice and inservice teachers participated in this study. The “Parental Involvement Questionnaire” ...
Topics: Communities of practice
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Choosing or Designing the Perfect WebQuest for Your Learners Using a Reliable Rubric
Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur; Aslihan Unal
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 12, No. 2 (June 2012) pp. 209–231
The researchers in this study undertook development of a webquest evaluation rubric and investigated its reliability. The rubric was created using the strengths of the currently available webquest rubrics with improvements based on the comments...
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Extending Distance Learning Courses for Mobile Internet Users: The Case Study of Mobile Moodle
Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 3499–3506
This study investigates and reports the first time experiences of mobile device users accessing the course materials on both the web and mobile version of course management system (Web Moodle & Mobile Moodle) during an online course offered at the...
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Teaching Assessment with Technology-Based Case Studies and Scenarios
Aslihan Unal; Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2016 (Mar 21, 2016) pp. 1365–1370
Many teachers mention that they need to create better assessments with higher depth of knowledge in order to prepare their students for future education and life. Case study method and case writing are two approaches that have been used between...
Topics: Assessment and E-Folios, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies
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Designing Common Core Close Reading Lessons with a New Online Tool
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2605–2613
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a coordinated effort to prepare every child in the U.S. public school system for college or the workforce by ensuring that they reach certain expectations in English language arts and mathematics and can ...
Topics: Standards, English Language Arts, New Possibilities with Information Technology Education
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The Student Perspective on Application of Quality Matters Rubric on Online Course
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Yasar Bodur
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 1099–1105
While the entire QM online course design process is faculty-centered, it does not include the actual users of the online and hybrid courses - students - in any of the steps. The authors of this study investigated students’ point of view on the...
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Designing and Testing a Reliable WebQuest Evaluation Rubric
Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur; Aslihan Unal
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2149–2156
The researchers in this study undertook development of a webquest evaluation rubric and investigated its reliability. The rubric was created using the strengths of the currently available webquest rubrics and made improvements based on the comments...
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A Standardized Rubric for Evaluating Webquest Design: Reliability Analysis of ZUNAL Webquest Design Rubric
Zafer Unal; Yasar Bodur; Asli Unal
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research Vol. 11 (2012) pp. 169–183
Current literature provides many examples of rubrics that are used to evaluate the quality of webquest designs. However, reliability of these rubrics has not yet been researched. This is the first study to fully characterize and assess the...
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An Online Experiment of Using Case Studies and Scenarios to Teach Preservice Teachers About the Code of Ethics
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Yasar Bodur
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 1047–1056
Preservice teachers are required to learn about code of ethics and principles of professional conduct for the education profession to restrain from inappropriate conducts, unethical behaviors, illegal activities and endangering student safety...
Topics: Authentic, contextualized, and real-world learning, Case, Scenario, Problem, Project -based learning
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Inservice teachers’ beliefs about classroom assessment and their selection of classroom assessment strategies
Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal; Michael Sampson
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 376–381
This study compared K-12 teachers’ assessment beliefs and practices in relation to their years of teaching experience. The data for this study was collected from 87 public school teachers. The findings suggest that as the teachers’ years of...
Topics: Best practices in assessment