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The Impact of Paper versus Digital Map Technology on Students' Spatial Thinking Skill Acquisition
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Collins, Larianne – Journal of Geography, 2018
This study investigates whether spatial learning outcomes differ with respect to different instructional media. Spatial thinking skills were tested pre- and postlesson implementation via the spatial thinking ability test as eighth grade students participated in either paper-based or digital map-based instruction. Students' attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Thinking Skills, Electronic Learning, Cognitive Tests
Development of Professional Education Curriculum for Early Childhood Educators: Supporting Partnerships with Families
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Prettyman, Allen – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The formative evaluation study describes the parallel development and implementation of two learning formats for a professional development curriculum focused on supporting partnerships with families. Face-to-face and e-learning delivery formats were developed based upon a theoretically informed framework and used state professional development…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, Early Childhood Education
The Effect of Concept Mapping on Preservice Teachers' Reflective Practices When Making Pedagogical Decisions
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Blackwell, Sarah; Pepper, Kaye – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using concept mapping to promote reflective instructional decision-making among junior level education preservice teachers when planning lessons for elementary and secondary students. The researchers were interested in determining if there was a connection between the use of concept mapping…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Preservice Teachers, Reflective Teaching, Decision Making
Rural Library Training: Bridging the Distance Effectively.
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Ming, Marilyn; MacDonald, Gary – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes a pilot project in Alberta designed to provide training for the staff of small rural school and public libraries through various distance delivery methods. Reported results include demographics of the rural librarian population; evaluation of courses offered; and comparison of delivery modes by student satisfaction, effectiveness, and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development
An Overview of Miner Training: Recommendations for Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, and Evaluation Techniques for Classroom Training.
Bernard, Jeanne T.; Digman, R. Michael – 1981
To evaluate and document the effectiveness of miner training, a study monitored a wide variety of classroom sessions conducted for new miner and annual refresher training. Seven trainers and 275 mine trainees at fourteen sites in Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia participated. Observations were made of classes in underground new…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blue Collar Occupations, Classroom Techniques, Conventional Instruction
Distance Learning Programs for Non-Traditional and Traditional Students in the Business Disciplines
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Tesone, Dana V.; Alexakis, George; Platt, Alan – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The article presents a comparison of online and on ground instructional techniques focusing on the differences between face-to-face and computer-mediated communication. Lessons are drawn from the authors, who collectively teach online courses at Nova Southeastern University as well as the United States Sports Academy, Baker College, the University…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Web Based Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Conventional Instruction