SITE 2012--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Mar 05, 2012
Editors
Paul Resta
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 858
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A Brief Examination of Immediacy Behaviors in Online Learning Environments
Danny Rose, UNT/DBU, United States
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the importance of immediacy behaviors in both traditional and online learning environments. Immediacy is defined as a perceived closeness between two... More
pp. 823-826
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Personality as it Relates to Learning Styles in Online Courses
Danny Rose, UNT/DBU, United States
Abstract: Research shows that people learn in different ways and that learning styles can be tied to personality types. With the growth of online courses, there has been much research regarding the... More
pp. 827-831
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Design Techniques for Getting Online Courses Done Right
Richard Rose, West Texas A&M University, United States; Janet Ray, University of Hawaii at Hilo, United States
Fortune 500 corporations have long since discovered what makes learners enthusiastic. This paper explains how the author more than doubled enrollment in a technology Masters program at a rural... More
pp. 832-834
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Reaching for the Clouds & Increasing Teacher Effectiveness
Bernard Rosell & Raluca Sirbu, AT&T CTO, United States
The real promise of the Cloud Computing Paradigm (CCP) for education is the degree to which it expands the resource available to educators and magnifies their impact beyond the traditional... More
pp. 835-840
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Mathematics Instructors’ Experiences Stabilizing TPACK When Using New Technologies in a Distance-Based Graduate Program
Lori Sachau & Heng-Yu Ku, University of Northern Colorado, United States
Converting traditional on-campus courses for a new distance-based mathematics program is not a simple process. Years of teaching experience in using face-to-face technologies such as blackboards... More
pp. 841-843
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A Holistic Blended Design Studio Model: a Basis for Exploring and Expanding Learning Opportunities
Mahmoud Reza Saghafi, Jill Franz & Phil Crowther, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
While the studio environment has been promoted as an ideal educational setting for project-based disciplines, few qualitative studies have been undertaken in a comprehensive way (Bose, 2007). This ... More
pp. 844-852
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Online Learning: Determinants of Success
Nada Salem, The George Washington University, United States
This paper is based on a review of 11 refereed journal articles that focus on online learning in higher education. The studies reviewed are varied; they adopt a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed ... More
pp. 853-858
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Effects of Belongingness and Synchronicity on Face-to-face and Online Cooperative Learning
Andy Saltarelli, Cary Roseth & Chris Glass, Michigan State University, United States
The rise of online learning has heightened the need for empirical research testing the effectiveness of pedagogy in online contexts. This study examines whether belongingness and computer-mediated ... More
pp. 859-867
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The Correlation between Student’s Demographic Information and Self-regulated Learning Strategy toward Online Learning Environments among Thai Students in USA (A Pilot Study)
Buncha Samruayruen, University of North Texas, United States; Direk Teeraputon & Kingkaew Samruayruen, Naresuan University, Thailand
Studying in online learning environment requires a different set of skills as students are expected to take ownership of the learning process, hence, self-regulated learning (SRL) strategy is... More
pp. 868-878
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Using Instructional Video, Avatars, Vokis and Cartoons in Online Teaching
Pavel Samsonov, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, United States
Instructional videos, Vokis, avatars and cartoon-based characters were made part of regular online communication in a professional development class for teachers. Eighteen participants were asked... More
pp. 879-883
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Aligning your ducks for the student learning journey: Stories from the pond of distance ed
Michael Sankey, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Effective change is embedded in context. This paper provides a case study about has been happening to promote good academic practices at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), a regional... More
pp. 884-892
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The CAMP: Teaching and Learning Music Technology Through Virtual Environments
David Sebald, The University of Texas at San Antonio, United States
The presenter demonstrates an innovative distance learning package he created for delivering music technology instruction to music teachers, teacher trainees, and Texas school students. Now in its ... More
pp. 893-895
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An Investigation of Online Discussion in Distance Learning in Mathematics
Daeryong Seo, Indiana State University, United States
The purpose of the paper is to investigate online discussion in distance learning in Mathematics. The paper describes characteristics of interactive multimedia tools with online discussion boards... More
pp. 896-900
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Using of Twitter for Effective Teaching and Learning
Daeryong Seo, Indiana State University, United States
The purpose of the paper is to investigate the effectiveness of the use of Twitter for effective teaching learning. The method was designed to facilitate K-12 students as well as college students... More
pp. 901-904
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Empowering Inquiry-Driven Instruction with Social Media
Kay Kyeong-Ju Seo, University of Cincinnati, United States
The rapid expansion of social media such as blogs, wikis, and virtual words is dramatically transforming the way we teach and learn. By enabling users to shape and control information, these online... More
pp. 905-906
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Using Second Life in the Language Classroom
Miri Shonfeld, Kibbutzim College of Education and Mofet Institute, Israel; Adi Raz, The University of Texas at Austin, United States
Languages and cultural study was the target for two classes from Texas and Israel that met virtually in Second Life on a weekly basis for six weeks. The analysis of their feedback reveals that... More
pp. 907-910
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Using MIT OpenCourseWare in the Classroom
Cheryl Siegel, MIT OpenCourseWare, United States
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all of MIT’s course content. It is made open and available, free of charge. Educators report that they use the site to enhance... More
p. 911
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Online Problem-based Learning and the Development of Critical Thinking
Michelle Sims, Kutztown University, United States
Abstract: This paper will discuss the effect of online problem-based learning (PBL) on the development of critical thinking in two graduate education courses that focus on technology integration.... More
pp. 912-915
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Using Facebook to Engage Students With Social Justice Concepts in Teacher Education
Simone Smala, University of Queensland, Australia
This paper presents a work-in-progress that describes and analyses how a Facebook page for a large introductory education class can re-focus attention and engage students with new social justice... More
pp. 916-920
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Cloud Computing and Creativity in Education
Pamela Speelman, David Gore & Jeremy Catarino, Eastern Michigan University, United States
Cloud computing is the newest technological tool available to educators and students. Harrison (2009) defines “cloud computing, in a nutshell, is a way to provide computer applications to users... More
pp. 921-924