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Chou, Chientzu Candace; Block, Lanise; Jesness, Renee – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
This study examines the impact of iPad integration on teaching and learning activities in a large school district in Midwest United States. Forty social studies classrooms received iPad carts to engage students in learning. Teachers received professional development opportunities in the forms of workshops, conferences, one-to-one coaching, and…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Social Studies, Faculty Development
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Kay, Robin H. – Computers & Education, 2008
Most computer users have to deal with major software upgrades every 6-18 months. Given the pressure of having to adjust so quickly and so often, it is reasonable to assume that users will express emotional reactions such as anger, desperation, anxiety, or relief during the learning process. To date, the primary emotion studied with respect to…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Computers, Computer Literacy, Anxiety
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Kay, Robin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
Previous research on the effect of technology-based preservice education programs has been assessed by examining changes in computer ability and attitudes. Systematic exploration looking at the effect of these programs on computer use has been noticeably absent. In addition, the role of emotions and use of computers has been largely ignored with…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Computer Uses in Education, Student Teaching, Preservice Teachers
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Yushau, Balarabe – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2006
As the pedagogical-effectiveness of information technology (IT) in mathematics education is carefully established the topic of discourse among mathematicians and mathematics educators is no longer a dispute about whether or not to use IT in the teaching and learning of mathematics but a shift to some debate about the when and how of its usage.…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Use, Familiarity, Mathematics Teachers