... Carmel High School in Poway, California (e-mail: earnest@aznet.net ... Looking to the Future ... more ... Carmel High School in Poway, California (e-mail: earnest@aznet.net ... Looking to the Future To anticipate future trends, Holden and Wedman (1993) suggest several common forecasting techniques, including brainstorming, cross-impact analysis, the Delphi technique, relevance ...
Students' academic achievement scores have been found to improve with the use of graphic organize... more Students' academic achievement scores have been found to improve with the use of graphic organizers. Unfortunately, most previous research on graphic organizers has been constrained to English speakers in secondary and higher education. This study examines the effectiveness of graphic organizers when used by fourth grade students engaged in computer based instruction. Additionally, whether the learners's dominant language (Spanish or English) influenced the effectiveness of graphic organizers. Immediate and delayed gain in academic achievement scores of all students was analyzed. Statistically and educationally significant differences were found in scores favoring students who used graphic organizers. Results also indicated that when using computer-based instructional programs with embedded graphic organizers, Spanish and English speaking students, as groups, did not vary on learning style to the point of significantly impacting academic achievement scores according to tests measuring short-term and long-term recall. Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are examined. Concepts are illustrated in two figures, and data is summarized in three tables. (Contains 23 references.) (Author/MAS) Abstract Students' academic achievement scores have been found to improve with the use of graphic organizers. Researchers suggest this may be due to the way graphic organizers depict concepts and relationships between concepts. Unfortunately, most previous research on graphic organizers has been constrained to English speakers in secondary and higher education. To expand our knowledge on graphic organizers and increased learning, the effectiveness of graphic organizers when used by fourth-grade students engaged in computer-based instruction was examined. Additionally, whether the learners' dominant language (Spanish and English) influenced the effectiveness of graphic organizers was studied. A one-way analysis of variance was used to analyze immediate and delayed gain in academic achievement scores of all students. Statistically and educationally significant differences were found in scores favoring students who used graphic organizers . over those who used lists of topics. A two-way analysis of variance identified no significant differences between language groups for the effect of graphic organizers on immediate or delayed tests. Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are examined. 491 Activity Program, and the Affirmative Action Faculty Development Program at San Diego State University.
... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California ... more ... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California Stute University, Fullerton. ... The few students who appear not to benefit from instruc-tion in keyword strategies are those who have previously developed and readily employ sophisticated ...
Much of the literature on problem based learning (PBL) is concerned with efficacy or with guideli... more Much of the literature on problem based learning (PBL) is concerned with efficacy or with guidelines on design or implementation. Relatively few articles focus on problems with problem based learning, and none that we could find provided suggestions as to how interactive multimedia might help alleviate those problems. In this article we begin with a review of problem based learning including a rationale for its use in the curriculum. Then we identify some of the problems inherent in designing and implementing problem based learning, and end the article with a discussion of how multimedia might be used to address some of those problems.
... Record Details - EJ443835. Title: Cognitive Apprenticeship: A Model of Staff Development for ... more ... Record Details - EJ443835. Title: Cognitive Apprenticeship: A Model of Staff Development for Implementing Technology in School. Full-Text Availability Options: ... Title: Cognitive Apprenticeship: A Model of Staff Development for Implementing Technology in School. ...
The 22-campus California State University (CSU) system recently sponsored an online faculty devel... more The 22-campus California State University (CSU) system recently sponsored an online faculty development institute to help college instructors learn how to create pedagogically sound online instruction. The Tools, Templates, and Training (T3) workshop, which is now available to interested faculty and institutions throughout the world, was designed to foster immediate success and encourage incremental development of online course materials; faculty could begin with just a page or two, work up to a course module, and eventually understand the scope of effort necessary to scale their online modules to a full online course. This paper describes the genesis of the online workshop, outlines the underlying design principles, presents an overview of the workshop modules (introduction, connect, apply, reflect, and extend), and reviews the lessons learned from the project. (AEF)
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, concept maps and manipulation of objects, and to determine if either works better with individual learners or in cooperative learning groups. A total of 80 sixth-grade students in science education were randomly assigned to group or individual conditions and to one of the two experimental treatments. Experimental treatments were changed between first and second post-test. Long-term retention was evaluated with a third and delayed post-test. Students starting with concept maps showed higher achievement on delayed post-test than students beginning with manipulation of objects. No difference was found between students working as individuals or cooperative student teams. Furthermore, a significant interaction between generative learning strategy and grouping condition was revealed. Implications for sequencing generative learning strategies are discussed. (Author)
The reopening of a middle school in San Diego, California, provided a testing ground for a unique... more The reopening of a middle school in San Diego, California, provided a testing ground for a unique collaborative effort between the school faculty, a university department, and Apple Computer Corporation. The desire to infuse technology and cultural awareness across the curriculum led to the development of an interactive "microworld" game template for student projects. The 12-week interdisciplinary project provided teachers the opportunity to learn more about the potential of educational technology, enhanced their collaborative teaching efforts, and motivated their students toward excelling in the learning process. In addition, the project provided students the opportunity to develop computer-based simulations which fostered team work, improved their subject matter skills .:cross the curriculum, and increased their knowledge of the role culture plays in society. Topics highlighted in the report include: integrating technology throughout the curriculum; teacher training; the interdisciplinary approach; cooperative learning; cultural scenarios; the microworld template; and the findings of a summative evaluation of the project. Two figures illustrate the user and developer modes of the template.
20 An Instructional Design-Based Approach to Developing Online Learning Environments Bob Hoffman ... more 20 An Instructional Design-Based Approach to Developing Online Learning Environments Bob Hoffman and Donn C. Ritchie Introduction Web-based training is burgeoning, but is Web-based learning keeping pace? With a grant from the California State University system, we set ...
... Achievement in Mastery Learning DONN RITCHIE San Diego State University ABSTRACT A teacher-di... more ... Achievement in Mastery Learning DONN RITCHIE San Diego State University ABSTRACT A teacher-directed, videodisc-based pro-gram for teaching fractions to fifth-grade students was used to examine the factor of accountability in mastery learning pro-grams. ...
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, concept mapping and laboratory experiments involving object manipulation, to determine if either one is more effective with individual learners or learning groups in a science classroom. Eighty sixth-grade science students were randomly assigned to group or individual conditions and to one of two experimental treatments. Experimental treatments were changed between a first and second posttest. Long-term retention was evaluated with a third, delayed posttest. Students starting with concept maps showed higher achievement on the delayed posttest than students beginning with the laboratory experiment. No Journal 27(3), 489-502.
Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 1996
... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California ... more ... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California Stute University, Fullerton. ... The few students who appear not to benefit from instruc-tion in keyword strategies are those who have previously developed and readily employ sophisticated ...
Abstract: Maria Northcote explores the use of digital cameras as a tool for handing over control ... more Abstract: Maria Northcote explores the use of digital cameras as a tool for handing over control of a mathematics lesson to the children. While the children were very young, the results were extremely impressive! ... To cite this article: Northcote, Maria. Teaching with Technology [ ...
Based on a comprehensive study of 94 classrooms from four states in different geographic regions ... more Based on a comprehensive study of 94 classrooms from four states in different geographic regions of the country, this quantitative study investigated the impact of seven factors related to school technology (planning, leadership, curriculum alignment, professional development, technology use, teacher openness to change, and teacher non-school computer use) on five dependent measures in the areas of teacher skill (technology competency and technology integration), teacher morale, and perceived student learning (impact on student content acquisition and higher order thinking skills acquisition). Stepwise regression resulted in models to explain each of the five dependent measures. Teacher technology competency was predicted by teacher openness to change. Technology integration was predicted by teacher openness to change and the percentage of technology use with others. Teacher morale was predicted by professional development and constructivist use of technology. Technology impact on content acquisition was predicted by the strength of leadership, teacher openness to change, and negatively influenced by teacher non-school computer use. Technology impact on higher-order thinking skills was predicted by teacher openness to change, the constructivist use of technology, and negatively influenced by percentage of technology use where students work alone. Implications for the adoption and use of school technologies are discussed. #
... Carmel High School in Poway, California (e-mail: earnest@aznet.net ... Looking to the Future ... more ... Carmel High School in Poway, California (e-mail: earnest@aznet.net ... Looking to the Future To anticipate future trends, Holden and Wedman (1993) suggest several common forecasting techniques, including brainstorming, cross-impact analysis, the Delphi technique, relevance ...
Students' academic achievement scores have been found to improve with the use of graphic organize... more Students' academic achievement scores have been found to improve with the use of graphic organizers. Unfortunately, most previous research on graphic organizers has been constrained to English speakers in secondary and higher education. This study examines the effectiveness of graphic organizers when used by fourth grade students engaged in computer based instruction. Additionally, whether the learners's dominant language (Spanish or English) influenced the effectiveness of graphic organizers. Immediate and delayed gain in academic achievement scores of all students was analyzed. Statistically and educationally significant differences were found in scores favoring students who used graphic organizers. Results also indicated that when using computer-based instructional programs with embedded graphic organizers, Spanish and English speaking students, as groups, did not vary on learning style to the point of significantly impacting academic achievement scores according to tests measuring short-term and long-term recall. Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are examined. Concepts are illustrated in two figures, and data is summarized in three tables. (Contains 23 references.) (Author/MAS) Abstract Students' academic achievement scores have been found to improve with the use of graphic organizers. Researchers suggest this may be due to the way graphic organizers depict concepts and relationships between concepts. Unfortunately, most previous research on graphic organizers has been constrained to English speakers in secondary and higher education. To expand our knowledge on graphic organizers and increased learning, the effectiveness of graphic organizers when used by fourth-grade students engaged in computer-based instruction was examined. Additionally, whether the learners' dominant language (Spanish and English) influenced the effectiveness of graphic organizers was studied. A one-way analysis of variance was used to analyze immediate and delayed gain in academic achievement scores of all students. Statistically and educationally significant differences were found in scores favoring students who used graphic organizers . over those who used lists of topics. A two-way analysis of variance identified no significant differences between language groups for the effect of graphic organizers on immediate or delayed tests. Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research are examined. 491 Activity Program, and the Affirmative Action Faculty Development Program at San Diego State University.
... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California ... more ... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California Stute University, Fullerton. ... The few students who appear not to benefit from instruc-tion in keyword strategies are those who have previously developed and readily employ sophisticated ...
Much of the literature on problem based learning (PBL) is concerned with efficacy or with guideli... more Much of the literature on problem based learning (PBL) is concerned with efficacy or with guidelines on design or implementation. Relatively few articles focus on problems with problem based learning, and none that we could find provided suggestions as to how interactive multimedia might help alleviate those problems. In this article we begin with a review of problem based learning including a rationale for its use in the curriculum. Then we identify some of the problems inherent in designing and implementing problem based learning, and end the article with a discussion of how multimedia might be used to address some of those problems.
... Record Details - EJ443835. Title: Cognitive Apprenticeship: A Model of Staff Development for ... more ... Record Details - EJ443835. Title: Cognitive Apprenticeship: A Model of Staff Development for Implementing Technology in School. Full-Text Availability Options: ... Title: Cognitive Apprenticeship: A Model of Staff Development for Implementing Technology in School. ...
The 22-campus California State University (CSU) system recently sponsored an online faculty devel... more The 22-campus California State University (CSU) system recently sponsored an online faculty development institute to help college instructors learn how to create pedagogically sound online instruction. The Tools, Templates, and Training (T3) workshop, which is now available to interested faculty and institutions throughout the world, was designed to foster immediate success and encourage incremental development of online course materials; faculty could begin with just a page or two, work up to a course module, and eventually understand the scope of effort necessary to scale their online modules to a full online course. This paper describes the genesis of the online workshop, outlines the underlying design principles, presents an overview of the workshop modules (introduction, connect, apply, reflect, and extend), and reviews the lessons learned from the project. (AEF)
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, concept maps and manipulation of objects, and to determine if either works better with individual learners or in cooperative learning groups. A total of 80 sixth-grade students in science education were randomly assigned to group or individual conditions and to one of the two experimental treatments. Experimental treatments were changed between first and second post-test. Long-term retention was evaluated with a third and delayed post-test. Students starting with concept maps showed higher achievement on delayed post-test than students beginning with manipulation of objects. No difference was found between students working as individuals or cooperative student teams. Furthermore, a significant interaction between generative learning strategy and grouping condition was revealed. Implications for sequencing generative learning strategies are discussed. (Author)
The reopening of a middle school in San Diego, California, provided a testing ground for a unique... more The reopening of a middle school in San Diego, California, provided a testing ground for a unique collaborative effort between the school faculty, a university department, and Apple Computer Corporation. The desire to infuse technology and cultural awareness across the curriculum led to the development of an interactive "microworld" game template for student projects. The 12-week interdisciplinary project provided teachers the opportunity to learn more about the potential of educational technology, enhanced their collaborative teaching efforts, and motivated their students toward excelling in the learning process. In addition, the project provided students the opportunity to develop computer-based simulations which fostered team work, improved their subject matter skills .:cross the curriculum, and increased their knowledge of the role culture plays in society. Topics highlighted in the report include: integrating technology throughout the curriculum; teacher training; the interdisciplinary approach; cooperative learning; cultural scenarios; the microworld template; and the findings of a summative evaluation of the project. Two figures illustrate the user and developer modes of the template.
20 An Instructional Design-Based Approach to Developing Online Learning Environments Bob Hoffman ... more 20 An Instructional Design-Based Approach to Developing Online Learning Environments Bob Hoffman and Donn C. Ritchie Introduction Web-based training is burgeoning, but is Web-based learning keeping pace? With a grant from the California State University system, we set ...
... Achievement in Mastery Learning DONN RITCHIE San Diego State University ABSTRACT A teacher-di... more ... Achievement in Mastery Learning DONN RITCHIE San Diego State University ABSTRACT A teacher-directed, videodisc-based pro-gram for teaching fractions to fifth-grade students was used to examine the factor of accountability in mastery learning pro-grams. ...
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, ... more The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two generative learning strategies, concept mapping and laboratory experiments involving object manipulation, to determine if either one is more effective with individual learners or learning groups in a science classroom. Eighty sixth-grade science students were randomly assigned to group or individual conditions and to one of two experimental treatments. Experimental treatments were changed between a first and second posttest. Long-term retention was evaluated with a third, delayed posttest. Students starting with concept maps showed higher achievement on the delayed posttest than students beginning with the laboratory experiment. No Journal 27(3), 489-502.
Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 1996
... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California ... more ... Belinda Dunnick Karge is a profes-sor in the Department qf Special Ediicatioii at California Stute University, Fullerton. ... The few students who appear not to benefit from instruc-tion in keyword strategies are those who have previously developed and readily employ sophisticated ...
Abstract: Maria Northcote explores the use of digital cameras as a tool for handing over control ... more Abstract: Maria Northcote explores the use of digital cameras as a tool for handing over control of a mathematics lesson to the children. While the children were very young, the results were extremely impressive! ... To cite this article: Northcote, Maria. Teaching with Technology [ ...
Based on a comprehensive study of 94 classrooms from four states in different geographic regions ... more Based on a comprehensive study of 94 classrooms from four states in different geographic regions of the country, this quantitative study investigated the impact of seven factors related to school technology (planning, leadership, curriculum alignment, professional development, technology use, teacher openness to change, and teacher non-school computer use) on five dependent measures in the areas of teacher skill (technology competency and technology integration), teacher morale, and perceived student learning (impact on student content acquisition and higher order thinking skills acquisition). Stepwise regression resulted in models to explain each of the five dependent measures. Teacher technology competency was predicted by teacher openness to change. Technology integration was predicted by teacher openness to change and the percentage of technology use with others. Teacher morale was predicted by professional development and constructivist use of technology. Technology impact on content acquisition was predicted by the strength of leadership, teacher openness to change, and negatively influenced by teacher non-school computer use. Technology impact on higher-order thinking skills was predicted by teacher openness to change, the constructivist use of technology, and negatively influenced by percentage of technology use where students work alone. Implications for the adoption and use of school technologies are discussed. #
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