Browsing by Subject: Change
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Higher Education – Is the Learning Organization Refusing To Learn?
Monique Fuchs, Wentworth Institute of Technology, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2006 (June 2006) pp. 1373–1376
It is a reality that digital technology is becoming an integral part of our professional and academic spheres. In order to stay competitive, Higher Education institutions need to consider changes... More
pp. 1373-1376
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Strategy for a Game-based Simulation to Transform Global Business Processes
Elizabeth Bagley-Woodward, Computer Generated Solutions, Canada, Canada; Karen Orenstein, IBM Learning, United States; Patricia Kanode, IBM Integrated Supply Chain Client Advocacy, United States; Kevin Lane & Tom Warner, IBM Learning, United States; John M. Crotty, IBM Integrated Supply Chain Client Advocacy, United States; Micah White, Computer Generated Solutions, Canada, Canada
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2006 (June 2006) pp. 977–983
This paper describes a game-based simulation approach to e-learning used as part of an overall program to drive culture and business process changes. A modularized blend of non-branching... More
pp. 977-983
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Pushing the Boundary: Building a Community of Inquiry and Practice
Hong Wang, Fort Hays State University - CTELT, United States
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2006 (June 2006) pp. 373–378
Abstract: Technology has changed the way how people communicate, teach, learn, and live. This change has also changed the traditional definition of a community that is primarily relied on... More
pp. 373-378
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Integration of eLearning in Romanian Technical Universities
Radu Vasiu, Nicolae Robu, Diana Andone, Marian Bucos & Mihai Onita, “Politehnica” University of Timisoara, Romania, Romania
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2006 (June 2006) pp. 121–126
The higher education system in Romania has seen a series of transformations which reflect European tendencies but also the growth of the Romanian economy. These changes affect also Distance... More
pp. 121-126
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Preparing for Teaching in an Information Society: Various Perspectives
Tjeerd Plomp, University of Twente, Netherlands
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4334–4349
In this presentation, I will reflect and discuss my topic from various perspectives: Curriculum perspective: education in an information society should differ from education in an industrial... More
pp. 4334-4349
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Hurdling the Affective Domain: Restructuring Teacher Education to Develop Teacher-Researchers
Patricia McNerney, University of Cincinnati, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4014–4019
The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site works with teachers to implement needed change in professional development to raise the knowledge base and skill level in science, technology,... More
pp. 4014-4019
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The Promise and Problems of Learning in Community
Judy Lambert, Jenny Denyer, Tony Sanchez & Alison Benya, The University of Toledo, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3903–3908
While some teacher preparation programs have achieved extensive integration of technology, there are programs still in the transitional stages of making these changes. In these programs, faculty... More
pp. 3903-3908
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Technology and Teaching: Comparison of Three Professional Development Programs
Catherine Schifter, Temple University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3604–3607
The real tests of the impact of technology professional development in classrooms are teachers demonstrating uses computers in pedagogically appropriate ways and enhanced student achievement.... More
pp. 3604-3607
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A pedagogical agent as a change agent to motivate preservice teachers to integrate technology for their future classrooms
ChanMin Kim, Florida Stage University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3456–3458
This paper provides a framework for a pedagogical agent to be used as a change agent to motivate preservice teachers to integrate technology into their future classrooms. This paper focuses on the ... More
pp. 3456-3458
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Assessment of a Long-Duration, Professional Development Academy on Technology Skills, Computer Self-Efficacy and Technology Integration Beliefs and Practices
Jonathan Brinkerhoff, University of New Mexico, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3337–3342
A variety of barriers can hinder the effectiveness of technology professional development resulting in underutilized technology resources and lack of integration of those resources within... More
pp. 3337-3342
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PT3’s Impact on Georgia Southwestern State University After Everyone is Gone
James Neale, Georgia Southwestern State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2999–3002
Two years after the successful completion of two PT3 projects at Georgia Southwestern State University's School of Education, every member of the project's staff and faculty steering committee have... More
pp. 2999-3002
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Factors Impacting the Implementation of an Innovation
Dianna Lawyer-Brook & Carolyn Mears, PTD, University of Colorado at Denver, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2943–2950
Numerous programs are being implemented in institutes of education across the U.S. to improve student achievement through increased teacher expertise. These programs have various degrees of success... More
pp. 2943-2950
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Transformation and Collaboration: Mentoring Relationship in Teaching, Learning and Technology
Natalie Abell, Skip Cindric, Jens Hatch & Brian Reynard, The University of Findlay, United States; Scott Waring, The University of Central Florida, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2762–2766
The focus of the presentation is a year-long mentoring relationship formed between The University of Findlay and The University of South Florida, Saint Petersburg. Established between two... More
pp. 2762-2766
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Using technology in the classroom: A conceptual model of innovation use in education.
David Piper, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, United States; Michael Korns, Indana University of Pennsylvania, United States; Megan Wigfield, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2126–2133
This study represents culminating research dealing with variables influencing teachers' decisions to use technology in instruction. By examining variables influencing teachers' decisions to utilize... More
pp. 2126-2133
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Supporting Bricolage as Leadership for Systemic Pedagogical Innovations
Nancy Law, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2114–2119
Innovation has become an increasingly important theme in education. Since the last decade of the twentieth century, there has been a mushrooming of systematic education reforms in many countries... More
pp. 2114-2119
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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
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1939–1946
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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A Case Study of the Change Process of Integrating Technology into a Science Methods Course from 1997 to 2003
Pi-Sui Hsu, Northern Illinois University, United States; Priya Sharma, Pennsylvania State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1610–1615
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to provide a detailed description of the change process of technology integration into a science methods course, SCIED 458, as well as to interpret... More
pp. 1610-1615
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Educational Beliefs of Teachers Who Integrate Technology
Christa Harrelson Deissler, University of Georgia, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1511–1518
In the fall of 2002, a state-wide web design competition in Georgia called PROMOTE was organized by a network of educational technology training centers to encourage the use of technology and... More
pp. 1511-1518
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Change is Inevitable: Preparing Faculty to Make the Shift
Linda Marfoglio, St George's University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1264–1268
Recent research suggests, for communication technologies to be successful, both teacher and student need to be willing to change their approach to course interaction and involvement. Change... More
pp. 1264-1268
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Online Certification Process for Faculty: A Response to HLC
Corey Lee & Natalie Abell, The University of Findlay, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1238–1243
Guided by a vision of teaching and learning in a dynamic, responsive environment, the University of Findlay has just completed the fourth year of transformational change focused on teaching,... More
pp. 1238-1243