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Bruce, Catherine D.; McPherson, Richard; Sabeti, Farhad Mordy; Flynn, Tara – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2011
The aim of this study was to identify when and how the interactive whiteboard (IWB) functioned as a productive tool that impacted student learning in mathematics. Using video data, field notes, and interview transcripts from 1 school year in two optimal case study classrooms, we were able to examine the unique opportunities afforded by the size of…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Educational Technology, Interaction, Professional Development
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Tsai, I-Chun; Laffey, James M.; Hanuscin, Deborah – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
The purpose of this study was to understand how teachers participate in and benefit from an online community of practice (NETwork) for learning to teach. Dependent-samples t-tests were employed to examine the significant differences of members' perceptions of their social experience, while content analysis was utilized to identify members'…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Elementary School Science, Educational Technology, Content Analysis
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Kale, Ugur; Brush, Thomas; Saye, John – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009
This study examines online messages in a discussion forum that a group of K-12 history teachers used to discuss curriculum implementations as part of their professional development. It has 3 main research foci. First, it focuses on identifying the types of assistances provided to the teachers in an online forum. Second, it examines teachers'…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Attitudes, Thinking Skills, Content Analysis
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Doering, Aaron; Veletsianos, George; Scharber, Cassandra; Miller, Charles – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009
In this article we sought to understand how social studies teachers' metacognitive awareness of their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) changed after their participation in a program that consisted of: (a) professional development for the use of an online learning environment; and (b) using an online learning environment in…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Professional Development, Inquiry, Social Studies
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Shapley, Kelly; Sheehan, Daniel; Maloney, Catherine; Caranikas-Walker, Fanny – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
In the study of the Technology Immersion model, high-need middle schools were "immersed" in technology by providing laptops for each teacher and student, instructional and learning resources, professional development, and technical and pedagogical support. This article reports third-year findings for the teacher component of the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Middle Schools, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
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Dexter, Sara L.; Anderson, Ronald E.; Ronnkvist, Amy M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Defines quality technology support for teachers as consisting of access to one-on-one personal guidance and help; teacher participation in technology-oriented professional support among peers; professional development; and access to resources. Suggests the instructional aspects of technology support are important for successful technology…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development, Teacher Participation
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Bowman, Joseph, Jr.; Newman, Dianna L.; Masterson, JoAnn – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
This in-depth case study tracks the development of an urban school district's adoption of an educational technology plan over the course of a three-year time span. Highlights include technology planning, professional development training, technology supported curriculum development, technology implementation, and a cyclical model of intervention.…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology