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Jeromie Whalen; William Grube; Chenyang Xu; Torrey Trust – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2025
Launched in November of 2022, the generative artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT garnered immediate societal interest and adoption as its advanced large language modeling proved capable of producing sophisticated, human-like responses to user-generated prompts. In this preliminary study, K-12 teachers in the United States were surveyed on their…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Response
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Andrea Trudeau; Ying Xie; Olha Ketsman; Cindy York; Sandrine Goldsmith – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
This mixed-methods study explored the impact of cinematic virtual reality (CVR) on seventh-grade students (n = 66) in a school library. The research was comprised of two phases, integrating data from questionnaires and student/teacher interviews. The study focused on "The Displaced," a documentary about child refugees, presented in two…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Student Attitudes, Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education
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Betül Czerkawski – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, we are witnessing an unprecedented surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This rapid surge necessitates a thorough exploration of how faculty members, instructional designers, and researchers adopt AI, especially GenAI, using learning design practices. The present research study…
Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence
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Belle Li; Chaoran Wang; Curtis J. Bonk; Xiaojing Kou – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
This study explores the integration of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in self-directed language learning (SDLL) as perceived by YouTube content creators. Through thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with 14 prominent online language educators with related YouTube videos on ChatGPT, the present study investigates: (1) their perceptions of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Online Courses, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers
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Martin, Christie S.; Harbour, Kristin; Polly, Drew – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic forced teachers worldwide to shift to emergency remote teaching (i.e., virtual teaching). As teachers return to their classrooms for in-person teaching, there is a need to examine how remote teaching influences teachers' instruction. This study examined teachers' use of digital technologies and specific mathematics activities…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Mathematics Instruction, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Ellis, Maureen L.; Lu, Ya-Huei; Fine-Cole, Bethann – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
In response to national and state emphasis implementing digital technologies in the K-12 classroom, the North Carolina (NC) state board of education approved the integration of the Digital Learning Competencies for Teachers (DLCT) and the Digital Learning Competencies for School Administrators (DLCSA) for schools statewide. DLCSA support school…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Rice, Mary Frances; Ortiz, Kelsey R. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
With the large increase in online instruction, including remote instruction with online materials during the COVID-19 pandemic, there also was an increase in the use of instructional materials that were made to be displayed online or were digitized for online use. However, teachers have not had access to guidance about how to select and evaluate…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Online Courses, School Closing
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Xiu, Ying; Moore, Michael Edward; Thompson, Penny; French, Donald P. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2019
Use of flipped learning environments, where content is delivered online outside of class and class time features student-centered activities, is an increasingly popular way to facilitate active learning. The success of classroom activities, however, depends on students' willingness to complete the out-of-class work and come to class well prepared.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Student Attitudes, Video Technology
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Alanazi, Ahmed A.; Frey, Bruce B.; Niileksela, Chris; Lee, Steve W.; Nong, Alan; Alharbi, Fahad – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2020
Though it is well-accepted that Task-Technology Fit theory is a useful framework for examining university student success in online courses, the effectiveness of the theory has rarely been studied with graduate-level students or with a sample representing more than a few universities or programs. The current study investigated learners' perceived…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Online Courses, Technology Uses in Education, Task Analysis
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Tucker, Lauren – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2019
This paper is a report of an examination of educational professionals' perspectives on their decision processes to use a Twitter personal learning network (PLN). When investigating each of the participants' decision-making processes to accept or reject the use of a Twitter PLN, the externally supported individualized learning experience was…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Social Media, Adoption (Ideas), Informal Education
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Nkomo, Larian M.; Daniel, Ben K. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
Lecture recordings are useful learning resources that can support flexible, remote and distance learning, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study explored students' experiences of engaging with recorded lectures and the extent to which such engagement contributes to enhanced learning. The research involved the deployment of a…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Lecture Method, Technology Uses in Education, Video Technology
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Liao, Yin-Chan; Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne; Zhu, Meina; Jantaraweragul, Katie; Christie, Laura; Krothe, Kandi; Sparks, Katy – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
K-12 online learning can be advantageous in a variety of circumstances, including inclement weather days and emergency remote teaching. With the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, many K-12 districts may consider ways to incorporate online learning into their regular school plans after they resume face-to-face instruction. However, the…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Franklin, Robin Kesterson; O'Neill Mitchell, Justin; Walters, Kari Siko; Livingston, Beth; Lineberger, Matthew Blake; Putman, Cynthia; Yarborough, Reba; Karges-Bone, Linda – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2018
Based on requirements to promote for reflective practice, both CAEP and edTPA suggest adding a video component to clinical practice. This qualitative pilot study evaluated "Swivl" as that potential recording technological device for clinical practice. During a clinical practice cycle at a private university in the southeastern region of…
Descriptors: Robotics, Preservice Teacher Education, Qualitative Research, Video Technology
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Crisp, Erin A.; Bonk, Curtis J. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2018
A surge in the proliferation of educational technology tools and models means that postsecondary learners and instructional designers have more options than ever before. Selecting the most appropriate tool for a given learner-centered instructional situation is challenging. The construct of feedback is central to an effective learner-centered…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Feedback (Response), Evaluation Methods
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Dyjur, Patti; Lindstrom, Gabrielle – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2017
Few instructors in higher education have completed a formal teaching program and, therefore, rely on informal professional development opportunities to enhance their teaching practice. Micro-credentialing in the form of digital badges is one way in which instructors can document their non-credit learning and accomplishments. This mixed methods…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Credentials, Recognition (Achievement)
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