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Lutheran school teachers’ instructional usage of the interactive whiteboard
Title
Lutheran school teachers’ instructional usage of the interactive whiteboard.
Creator
Powers, Jillian R., Weber, Roberta K., Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this mixed methods study was twofold. First, the study assessed whether Davis’ (1989) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was useful in predicting instructional usage of the interactive whiteboard (IWB), as reported by K-8 teachers. Second, the study set out to understand what motivated those teachers to use the IWB for classroom instruction, and to further describe the ways in which they used them. Through surveying 155 teachers and 40 administrators of the Lutheran Church...
Show moreThe purpose of this mixed methods study was twofold. First, the study assessed whether Davis’ (1989) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was useful in predicting instructional usage of the interactive whiteboard (IWB), as reported by K-8 teachers. Second, the study set out to understand what motivated those teachers to use the IWB for classroom instruction, and to further describe the ways in which they used them. Through surveying 155 teachers and 40 administrators of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) schools, the researcher used multiple regression and moderator analyses to examine whether the TAM model helped explain teachers’ reported teacher-centered and student-centered instructional IWB usage. The researcher followed this by oneon- one interviews with 5 of the teachers surveyed. With the data gathered from the interviews and open-ended items from the original surveys, an analysis using qualitative methods was performed. The results from the qualitative analysis were then used to help refine and explain the quantitative findings. The results of the study’s quantitative phase indicated two variables adapted from the TAM, teachers’ perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of the IWB, contributed to the prediction of teacher-centered instructional usage of the device. Further it was found that the perceived usefulness variable contributed to the prediction of student-centered instructional usage. Moderator analysis indicated the variable for teachers’ IWB technological pedagogical content knowledge, adapted from Mishra and Koehler’s (2006) technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, moderated the relationships between the variable perceived ease of use of the IWB and teacher and student-centered instructional usage respectively, as well as between the variable perceived usefulness of the IWB and teacher-centered instructional usage. The qualitative phase results revealed those teachers surveyed used their IWBs in a variety of ways for both teacher-centered and student-centered instruction. Teachers frequently reported they were motivated to use the device by its overall user-friendliness and its utility as an instructional tool. Central to the teachers’ discussion of its utility were ways in which the tool positively impacted the students during instruction. Specifically how it engaged students by attracting their attention, keeping them focused, and offering them a better way to learn.
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Date Issued
2014
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004150, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004150
Subject Headings
Computer assisted instruction, Digital media, Educational technology, Instructional systems, Interactive whiteboards, Visual education
Format
Document (PDF)
Evaluation of videotape as a form of patient education post-hip repair: Staff perspectives
Title
Evaluation of videotape as a form of patient education post-hip repair: Staff perspectives.
Creator
Biles, Teresa Ann., Florida Atlantic University, Tappen, Ruth M.
Abstract/Description
Nurses have been able to invent new and creative ways to educate patients due to advances in technology. One advance, the use of videotapes for patient education, has increased in popularity over the last decade. This study evaluated the use of a videotape entitled "Moving Along," which was designed for post-hip repair patient education. A questionnaire was used to determine healthcare personnel's perspectives regarding content of the videotape and recommendations regarding videotape use and...
Show moreNurses have been able to invent new and creative ways to educate patients due to advances in technology. One advance, the use of videotapes for patient education, has increased in popularity over the last decade. This study evaluated the use of a videotape entitled "Moving Along," which was designed for post-hip repair patient education. A questionnaire was used to determine healthcare personnel's perspectives regarding content of the videotape and recommendations regarding videotape use and length. Data analyzed consisted of responses to the questionnaire. Analysis of the results suggested that the videotape should aid patients recovering from hip surgery as the content was found to be informative. Suggestions for information that could be added as well as deleted in order to improve the videotape are also reported. Videotapes permit the patient to review material at leisure and may free the nurse for other responsibilities.
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Date Issued
1997
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15457
Subject Headings
Patient education--Audio-visual aids, Video tapes in education, Postoperative care
Format
Document (PDF)
Gender Issues in Art Education and Art Production
Title
Gender Issues in Art Education and Art Production.
Creator
Sandoval, lliana M., Novak, James, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description
This inquiry will address some of the inequities that exist regarding women in the visual arts and art history, and how that impacts art education practice. The influence of popular visual culture on the construction of gender identity, and differences between the sexes in areas of learning and creativity, will be considered. Teaching strategies developed by educators, which lead towards greater gender equality in art education, will also be discussed. Finally. because my experiences as an...
Show moreThis inquiry will address some of the inequities that exist regarding women in the visual arts and art history, and how that impacts art education practice. The influence of popular visual culture on the construction of gender identity, and differences between the sexes in areas of learning and creativity, will be considered. Teaching strategies developed by educators, which lead towards greater gender equality in art education, will also be discussed. Finally. because my experiences as an art teacher and my current artwork have lead to this gender related research. this discussion will include a brief autobiographical section, a thorough description and analysis of my artwork, and my major artistic influences.
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Date Issued
2007
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000959
Subject Headings
Art--Study and teaching, Visual communication in art, Gender identity in education
Format
Document (PDF)
Teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder safe pedestrian skills using video modeling with in situ video prompting
Title
Teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder safe pedestrian skills using video modeling with in situ video prompting.
Creator
Honsberger, Toby, Wilson, Cynthia L., Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Exceptional Student Education
Abstract/Description
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 in every 68 children. Individuals with ASD have deficits in social, communication and behavioral skills which put them at a higher risk of injury and death than their typically developing peers. Parking lots are environments that present a number of potentially dangerous situations. Pedestrian skills, due to reliance on subtle cues and quick problem solving, can be especially difficult for individuals with ASD to master. The present study used a...
Show moreAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 in every 68 children. Individuals with ASD have deficits in social, communication and behavioral skills which put them at a higher risk of injury and death than their typically developing peers. Parking lots are environments that present a number of potentially dangerous situations. Pedestrian skills, due to reliance on subtle cues and quick problem solving, can be especially difficult for individuals with ASD to master. The present study used a multiple probe design across participants to examine the effectiveness of a video modeling intervention with in situ video prompting feedback to teach five individuals with ASD to safely navigate a parking lot. Results of the study revealed that all five participants rapidly acquired the targeted skills and the skills were maintained in the absence of the video intervention at one week and two week intervals. Suggestions for further applications of the intervention package and implications for safety instruction are also offered.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004379, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004379
Subject Headings
Autism specturm disorders -- Patients -- Behavior modification, Autism specturm disorders -- Patients -- Life skills guides, Prompting (Education), Visual programmimg (Computer science)
Format
Document (PDF)
Effects of a videodisc program on the academic achievement of learning-disabled students
Title
Effects of a videodisc program on the academic achievement of learning-disabled students.
Creator
Garrido, Marta N., Florida Atlantic University, MacKenzie, Donald G.
Abstract/Description
A considerable amount of research has been done on specific elements of instructional design and how they affect achievement among academically disadvantaged students (Darch & Carnine, 1986; Woodward & Noell, 1991). The purpose of this research was to consider the relationship between specific instructional design principles in a videodisc program and academic achievement. The results of this study indicate that redesigning instruction alone might not be sufficient to enhance academic...
Show moreA considerable amount of research has been done on specific elements of instructional design and how they affect achievement among academically disadvantaged students (Darch & Carnine, 1986; Woodward & Noell, 1991). The purpose of this research was to consider the relationship between specific instructional design principles in a videodisc program and academic achievement. The results of this study indicate that redesigning instruction alone might not be sufficient to enhance academic performance of learning disabled students. A reformulation of current curricula to include essential knowledge in a discipline might be the first step in educational reform.
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Date Issued
1991
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12273
Subject Headings
Learning disabled teenagers--Education, Science--Study and teaching (Higher)--Audio-visual aids, Academic achievement
Format
Document (PDF)
Investigating Approaches to Media Literacy: An Analysis of Media Literacy Organizations
Title
Investigating Approaches to Media Literacy: An Analysis of Media Literacy Organizations.
Creator
Francis, Michael, Hyslop-Margison, Emery, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry
Abstract/Description
Media literacy is a competency needed for success in the 21st century yet a clear purpose does not exist that is useful in curriculum design. The purpose of this study was to investigate a combined (eclectic) approach to media literacy education according to selected international media literacy organizations. Determining an eclectic approach from subject area experts will be useful in designing and integrating media literacy curriculum. Methodologically, this study was a qualitative content...
Show moreMedia literacy is a competency needed for success in the 21st century yet a clear purpose does not exist that is useful in curriculum design. The purpose of this study was to investigate a combined (eclectic) approach to media literacy education according to selected international media literacy organizations. Determining an eclectic approach from subject area experts will be useful in designing and integrating media literacy curriculum. Methodologically, this study was a qualitative content analysis and is thematic in nature using a constant comparative method of analysis. Supporting frameworks were established through standards based curriculum development and Schwab’s (1969, 1971, 1973, 1983) ideas of practical deliberation. Purposive heterogeneous sampling was utilized in identifying media literacy organizations from countries considered leaders in media education. This included organizations from Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The primary approaches throughout all identified countries include an arts, critical, literacy, protectionist, and tool approach to media literacy. Through the process of curriculum deliberation, it is necessary to reconcile these approaches into one eclectic approach. Although individual subject areas may focus on one approach, it is important to consider all approaches equally during curriculum deliberation. In comparing an eclectic approach to Florida language arts standards (modeled after the Common Core State Standards), it was discovered that an eclectic approach to media literacy is not present. These standards focus almost exclusively on a literacy approach despite state statue requiring the full integration of media literacy. Language arts standards also remain focused on print media despite acknowledging that students should be prepared for success in the 21st century. This is a media saturated world and every subject should implement media literacy principles and approaches that prepare students to succeed in it.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004592, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004592
Subject Headings
Mass media in education., Media literacy--Curricula., Visual learning., Information technology--Management., Mobile communication systems in education., Creative thinking--Study and teaching.
Format
Document (PDF)
Enhancing Independent Task Performance of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Through the Use of an iPad Application
Title
Enhancing Independent Task Performance of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Through the Use of an iPad Application.
Creator
Morse, Kerri, Dukes, Charles, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Exceptional Student Education
Abstract/Description
There has been a dramatic increase in the utilization of technology within the fields of education and rehabilitation in the past two decades. Two studies focused on technology intended to assist a total of seven young adults with developmental disabilities to increase independence, decrease the need for paid supports, and improve task performance. Participants completed food preparation tasks in an employee break room, adhering to an industry specific protocol, while using a task application...
Show moreThere has been a dramatic increase in the utilization of technology within the fields of education and rehabilitation in the past two decades. Two studies focused on technology intended to assist a total of seven young adults with developmental disabilities to increase independence, decrease the need for paid supports, and improve task performance. Participants completed food preparation tasks in an employee break room, adhering to an industry specific protocol, while using a task application on an iPad that provided audio and video prompts. A multiple baseline across participants was used to show effects of the intervention on task performance and reliance on prompts. Results indicated that using an application on an iPad to video model tasks was effective in improving and maintaining accurate skill performance, while reducing the need for prompts. Participants in both study one and study two demonstrated mastery of task performance using the iPad application. In study one, three of the four participants faded the use of prompts, whereas only one of the three participants demonstrated independence in study two. Implications for future research are discussed.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004615, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004615
Subject Headings
Students with disabilities--Services for., Learning disabled teenagers.--Education., Tablet computers., Computer-assisted instruction., Human-computer interaction., Education--Effect of technological innovations on., Visual programming (Computer science)
Format
Document (PDF)