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Jill Stefaniak; Lauren Bagdy; Liangke Yang – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
By considering the interconnectedness of various elements, such as curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school organization, systems thinking provides a framework to understand the underlying patterns, feedback loops, and leverage points that shape educational outcomes. Frick's (1993) systems view of restructuring education supports the notion…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Teaching Methods, Instructional Design, Systems Approach
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Huang, Wanju – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2023
A design case is a form of scholarly writing in which the author embarks on a reflective journey sharing rich descriptions of their design, design processes, challenges, etc. This paper presents two design cases that demonstrate how learning theories and instructional design concepts were purposefully incorporated in two instructional applications…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Instructional Design, Learning Theories, Artificial Intelligence
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Yang, Hui; Codding, Diane; Mouza, Chrystalla; Pollock, Lori – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
In this work we examine youth learning in an informal computing program implemented through a library-university partnership. In particular, we introduce and illustrate a culturally responsive computing framework which served as a foundation for the design of the program. Subsequently, we examine youth collaboration as well as affective and…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Computer Science Education, Program Descriptions, Partnerships in Education
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Cheng, Zui; Watson, Sunnie L.; Watson, William R.; Janakiraman, Shamila – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2020
How to provide effective attitudinal learning in large-enrollment classrooms is a continuing question in higher education. This qualitative single case study investigated instructional design strategies and activities that could effectively be applied to attitude change in large-enrollment learning contexts. By evaluating an undergraduate…
Descriptors: Large Group Instruction, Instructional Design, Attitude Change, Sustainability
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Luo, Tian; Sickel, Jamie; Cheng, Li – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2017
This study presents two cases in which undergraduates were introduced to Twitter in their teacher preparation program as a means of developing a personal learning network. Twitter live chats are synchronous discussions that allow education stakeholders to discuss issues and share resources, engaging on potentially a global scale via the social…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Student Teacher Attitudes, Preservice Teacher Education
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Wang, Shiang-Kwei; Hsu, Hui-Yin – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
Second Life (SL) (http://www.secondlife.com), a 3D multi-user virtual environment (MUVE), is developed and maintained by its users. Over six million users from over 100 countries have become residents in SL. Non-profit and profit organizations and academic institutions have built islands, established a presence there, and explored the related…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Management Systems, Virtual Classrooms, Educational Environment