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West, Richard E.; Waddoups, Greg; Graham, Charles R. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2007
In this study, we used qualitative methods to help us better understand the experiences of instructors as they are persuaded to adopt a course management system and integrate it into their teaching. We discuss several patterns explaining how instructors implemented Blackboard, a CMS, by experimenting with individual features, facing both technical…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Methods, Qualitative Research, Educational Technology
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West, Richard E.; Wright, Geoff; Gabbitas, Bruce; Graham, Charles R. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2006
Reflection and professional development are two key practices that characterize an effective teacher and that are frequently overlooked in preservice training (Bowles, 2003; Halen-Faber, 1997; Patrick & Reinhartz, 1999). Reflection can be defined as the type of thinking that serves to challenge notions of prior learning (Halen-Faber, 1997), and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Preservice Teachers, Professional Development