A convergent parallel mixed methods study was employed to investigate teacher candidates', peers', and the instructor's perceptions of teacher candidates' teaching performance during an online field experience using virtual simulation in a mixed reality environment. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected simultaneously, analyzed…

As the COVID-19 pandemic began, universities swiftly moved to remote teaching, posing challenges to students and instructors alike. This case study discusses how a distributed team approach was used to support instructors teaching four sections of a technology class for preservice teachers. Students struggled with stress, technology, and in some…

Little is known about the degree to which teachers are interested in or value online K-12 education. This is an unfortunate gap in the literature, as online education has been and continues to be a swiftly growing component of the K-12 learning community. This exploratory study sought to measure K-12 preservice and inservice teacher concerns about…

This pilot study explores the impact of online electronic storybooks (e-books) on the reading motivation and listening comprehension of six grade 1 students (aged 7 years) from Ontario, Canada. The researcher measured participants' perceived enjoyment of the online e-book reading experience using standardized listening comprehension tests,…

The purpose of this paper is to report the results of a comparative and descriptive study that examined the relationship and effects of incorporating students' learning styles in the design of instruction and the outcome of students' learning, including their attitude and satisfaction. The paper will first explain how the literature on learning…

Online learning is rapidly becoming a permanent feature of higher education. In a preponderance of instances, online learning is designed using conventional educational practices: lecture, grades, group discussion, and the like. Concerns with traditional pedagogy instantiated by course management systems raise questions about the quality of…

Describes an inventory of the minimum technical competencies faculty members believe students should possess to be successful in Web-based instruction based on faculty surveys. Results of student surveys indicated that faculty concerns were justified that students did not posses the required technical skills needed for successful achievement in…

This research study surveys instructors' and students' perceptions of teaching and learning in Web-infused courses drawn from a review of the social constructivist and instructional technology literature. Topics include computer competency; pedagogical beliefs; learning strategies; degree of integration; instructional practices; perceived degree…

Investigated the dimensions of self-exploration in Web-based learning environments using an attitude survey of college students. Discusses results of factor analysis and one-way analysis of variance that considered gender and native English speaking ability; designing Web-based materials; effective Web resources; and interests of students who…