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Wang, Lih-Ching Chen; Morgan, William R. – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2008
This study investigated student perceptions of using instant messaging software for online interactive chapter discussions in a graduate teacher educational technology course. The criterion instrument was a 47-item scale that measured Chickering and Gamson's (1987) first four principles for good practice in undergraduate education, yielding…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation
Fies, Carmen – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2008
This article introduces an online jigsaw model for preservice teachers' science content learning. Following a description of the model and its developmental genesis, analysis of an external proficiency measure serves to evaluate the model's validity. Data stem from a sample of 333 students who completed physical science courses in either a…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Sciences, School Holding Power, Inquiry
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Greenhow, Christine; Dexter, Sara; Riedel, Eric – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2006
Online delivery methods offer much promise for anytime, anywhere adult learning. As a method of outreach, and to provide support for just-in-time learning, teacher educators are increasingly deciding to design Web sites that are online, resource-based learning environments for teachers and preservice teachers. Automated evaluation tools and data…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Technology Integration, Adult Learning, Educational Technology
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Bordeaux, Amy V.; Sprague, Debra; Pullen, J. Mark; Sterling, Donna R. – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1998
George Mason University provides online courses for educators. One course encourages teachers to master the Internet as a tool and resource for classroom instruction. This paper describes course configuration and development based on feedback from teachers in Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Germany. Pilot course results indicate that…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Dependents Schools, Distance Education
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Dukes, Lyman L., III; Waring, Scott M.; Koorland, Mark A. – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2006
Current evidence indicates that the blended course delivery method can reduce costs, improve student academic performance, and improve instructor success in meeting course learning objectives when compared to face-to-face instruction. The present examination of best practices employed the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) (2000) quality…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Faculty Development, Blended Learning, Teaching Methods