SITE 2006--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Mar 19, 2006
Editors
Caroline M. Crawford; Roger Carlsen; Karen McFerrin; Jerry Price; Roberta Weber; Dee Anna Willis
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 802
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A survey of Blackboard integration for both academic and administrative purposes
Judy Teng, John Ellis & Deborah Clemens, The College of Saint Rose, United States
An increasing amount of colleges and universities have adopted commercial course management systems on campus. Blackboard is a package among the few very popular ones. This study described how the ... More
p. 1848
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The Intrepid Explorer: A Model of Effective Technology Use for All Educators
Rachel Vannatta, Bowling Green State University, United States
Most educators at every level struggle to fully understand the magnitude of the developing an effective technology user. In an attempt to fulfill standards and facilitate effective use, teachers... More
pp. 1849-1855
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Writing to Publish in the Field of Information Technology in Education
Norma Velasquez-Bryant, Leping Liu & Aaron Richmond, University of Nevada, Reno, United States
The facilitators have over 15-years of combined editorial experience and will share tips for preparing articles for publishing in professional peer-reviewed journals. Topics to be discussed will ... More
pp. 1856-1861
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Have A Piece of APPLE PIE: Acquiring Practical, Purposeful Learning Experiences with our Partners in Education
Robin Ward & Hunter Beasley, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, United States; Candace Figg, West Texas A&M University, United States; Dayle Guillory, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, United States
Teacher candidates infused technology in field experiences in order to prepare, construct, and present effective lesson plans across the curriculum. Activities involved students, parents and... More
pp. 1862-1869
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Factors Affecting Teacher Classroom Internet Use
George Watson, Marshall University, United States
The purpose of this study was to determine how K-12 teachers currently use the Internet in their classrooms and the factors that affect its use. This study of over 1,000 K-12 teachers examined... More
pp. 1870-1874
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The Impact on Cooperating Teachers of the Teacher as Software Developer Program
David Whittier, School of Education Boston University, United States
The Teacher as Software Developer program integrating technology instruction, curriculum, and field experiences in teacher preparation was a 2004 CITE/JTATE Technology Leadership award recipient.... More
pp. 1875-1877
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Using Simulation to Promote Undergraduate Learning: Going Beyond Simple Answers and Getting Students to Analyze, Synthesize, and Evaluate
Ernest Wong, United States Military Academy, United States
In this paper, I illustrate how I incorporated Monte Carlo simulation into a core engineering course at the United States Military Academy to help enhance student learning. Designed for... More
pp. 1878-1883
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Learning by Design: Creating effective contexts for curriculum and pedagogies in contemporary times
Nicola Yelland, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia; Mary Kalantzis & Bill Cope, RMIT University, Australia
This paper considers new ways of thinking about and planning learning experiences in the middle years of schooling. It foregrounds the notion that educational experiences can be viewed as... More
pp. 1884-1891
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Faculty Development in Instructional Technology: Where Is It Now and Where Should It Go?
George (Guoqiang) Zhou, College of Staten Island, CUNY, United States
Professional development plays a very important role in the process of integrating computer-based instructional technology with the teaching practice in higher education. Our study examined the... More
pp. 1892-1902
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Lessons Learned from an International Blended Learning Program
Jason Baker & Linda Grooms, Regent University, United States
This presentation will present the pedagogical and administrative lessons learned from an international blended learning program offering a master's degree in education to a cohort of students in... More
p. 1903
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SITE's Role as a Catalyst for International Education, Teacher Education, and Complementing Technology: The Issues and Opportunities are Changing
Roger Carlsen, Wright State University, United States; Zharl Schoeny, University of Virginia, United States; Lara Hagenson, Iowa State University, United States; Sally Beisser, Drake University, United States; Hilary Wilder, William Paterson University, United States; Todd Malone, National Institute of Educational Development, Namibia
Role of technology in International Education in Teacher Education. Technology is adding to the potential for planning, conducting, and follow-up opportunities related to International Education ... More
p. 1904
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Implementation of a major E-learning Strategy in English Secondary Schools
John Chatterton, Mike Holland, Helen Finlayson & Ihsan Caillou, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
This paper reports on the implementation phase of a major e-learning project across a geographical region of England. UK Government and European funds have been made available to increase the... More
pp. 1905-1913
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Teacher Preparation for Effective Practices in Integrating Technology in the ESOL Classroom
Angela Choate & Gladys Arome, Barry University, United States
The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate a teacher preparation program that exemplifies a core to a good education system and an integral factor in developing intellectually and socially ... More
pp. 1914-1919
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Voicing Silenced Voices: School Non-Attendance Virtual Online Community in Japan
Amy Eguchi, Department of Design and Innovation, Open University, United Kingdom
This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on Japanese school-age children who do not or cannot attend school without having legitimate grounds for such non-attendance - legitimate... More
pp. 1920-1927
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Collaborative On-line Network and Culture Exchange Project in Taiwan.
Rong-Jyue Fang, Department of Information Management, Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Taiwan; Jia-Rong Wen, Department of Information Management, Shu-Te University, Taiwan; Hua-Lin Tsai, Chi-Jen Lee & Tien-Sheng Tsai, Department of Industrial Technology Education, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Taiwan
The study of this project intends to understand course material while interacts through on-line web learning does it stimulate students' cultural experience and expands learning fields. Project... More
pp. 1928-1935
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An International Forum for Intercultural Critical Literacy: Critical Analysis of Film
Larry Ferguson, Norfolk State University, United States; Jamie Myers & Donna King, The Pennsylvania State University, United States; Rodney Pederson, Kiwan Sung & Michelle Lee, Woosong University, Korea (South)
University faculty from The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania, Norfolk State University in Virginia, and Woosong University in South Korea, utilized a web-based forum to engage their... More
pp. 1936-1938
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Teacher education futures: The impact of generational modes of learning, disruptive technologies, and terrorism on the profession.
Ian Gibson, Macquarie University, Australia
Teacher bashing is rife in political circles and the press. Fallout from this activity, and associated collateral damage impacts many attendant professions. Most adopt defensive postures under... More
pp. 1939-1946
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Technology, learning, and culture: Issues of 'learning imperialism' in technology-rich, global learning environments.
Ian Gibson, Macquarie University, Australia; Michelle Selinger, Cisco Systems / University of London, United Kingdom
This paper explores issues of 'imperialism' accompanying the transmission of models of learning across cultural borders through the use of interactive technologies and international collaborations.... More
pp. 1947-1954
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Information technologies and students’ computer skills
Tatyana Gnitetskaya & Pavel Gnitetski, Far Eastern National University, Russian Federation; Marisela Annette Rodriguez, JEMJA PRODUCTIONS, LLC. CONSULTANT, United States; Joe A. Rodríguez, Stephen F. Austin State University, United States
Intensive development of information technology has lead to unrealized opportunities in education. The issue of teaching computer technologies has been intensifying as teachers are following the... More
pp. 1955-1962
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An Interim Report of Developing a Guideline for Copy Rights Law in Japan for Asynchronous Learning Environment
Yoshiko Goda & Mariko Harada, Aoyama Gakuin University, Research Institute, Japan
This presentation is an interim report of developing a guideline and a model of using and creating copy righted materials for e-learning program at a university in Japan. Copy right and its... More
pp. 1963-1968