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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 7, No. 4 (1988) pp. 87–91
Reviews three computer software programs: (1) "Discovery! Experiences with Scientific Reasoning"--problem solving for grades 4-12 (Apple II); (2) "Organic Stereochemistry"--a tutorial for organic chemistry for advanced secondary/college level (Apple ...
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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 5, No. 4 (1986) pp. 73–79
Reviews three software programs: "Fraction Fuel-Up"; "Explorations in Chemistry"; and "Locus." Includes information on: instructional orientation, educational level, systems package, publisher, program description, strengths and weaknesses,...
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How New Technologies Have (and Have Not) Changed Teaching and Learning in Schools
Richard Halverson; Annette Smith
Journal of Computing in Teacher Education Vol. 26, No. 2 (2010) pp. 49–54
Information technologies have reshaped teaching and learning in schools, but often not in ways anticipated by technology proponents. This paper proposes a contrast between technologies for learning and technologies for learners to explain how...
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A New Paradigm for Faculty Involvement at the University of Central Florida
Richard Cornell; Karen Smith
Educational Media International Vol. 35, No. 1 (1998) pp. 13–17
Outlines the designing of a new classroom building to promote the use of technology in instruction at the University of Central Florida. Highlights include involvement with faculty, students, and architects; focus-group meetings; use of TeamNet, a...
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Computer Demonstrations for Your Benefit
Richard Alan Smith
Computing Teacher Vol. 11, No. 7 (1984) pp. 14–17
Summarizes procedures of the Houston Independent School District's Technology Hardware Selection Committee for demonstrations of microcomputer products being considered for purchase, including identification of user needs, turning needs into...
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The Distributional Properties of Rasch Standardized Residuals
Richard M. Smith
Educational and Psychological Measurement Vol. 48, No. 3 (1988) pp. 657–67
This study investigated the distributional properties of the standardized residual that is commonly used in the Rasch model calibration program to develop various indices of item and person fit. The power of the standardized residual to detect...
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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 8, No. 1 (1988) pp. 110–12
Reviews the Apple II program "Area and Volume" which investigates the areas and volumes of polygonal regions, circles, and solids for grades 6-12. Provides information updates on three programs: True BASIC 2.0, Turbo BASIC 1.0, and Microsoft...
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Bibliography. Computer-Oriented Projects, 1987
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 7, No. 3 (1988) pp. 84–85
Provides an annotated list of references on computer-oriented projects. Includes information on computers; hands-on versus simulations; games; instruction; students' attitudes and learning styles; artificial intelligence; tutoring; and application...
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Computers and the Gifted
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 5, No. 2 (1986) pp. 70–71
Provides an annotated bibliography of 17 items which are related to computers and the gifted. Each entry includes author(s), title, source, and annotation. Topics include developing individual learning styles, an enrichment course for 9-year-olds, a ...
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Bibliography
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 6, No. 1 (1986) pp. 78–79
Provides an annotated list of references for educators on using computers in the classroom and for researchers in gathering background materials in preparation of articles, grant proposals, and presentations. Focuses specifically on the topic of...
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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 6, No. 4 (1987) pp. 73–78
Reviewed are three computer software programs: the Astronomer (astronomy program for middle school students and older); Hands-on-Statistics: Explorations with a Microcomputer (statistics program for secondary school students and older); and CATGEN ...
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Bibliography: Secondary/College Mathematics
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 2, No. 4 (1983) pp. 40–41
Presents an annotated list of 27 computer-oriented references for researchers and for teachers using computers in the classroom. Resources focus on various aspects of mathematics curriculum/instruction as well as research studies. The former include ...
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Bibliography: Computers in Elementary Education
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 2, No. 2 (1982) pp. 44–45
Provides an annotated bibliography of 25 citations focusing on topics for teachers using computers in the elementary classroom and for researchers gathering background material for articles, grant proposals, and presentations. Topics include...
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Bibliography: Chemistry
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 2, No. 3 (1983) pp. 40–41
Provides an annotated list of 25 references on various aspects of computer uses in chemical education. Includes sources for programs, instructional strategies, research studies, laboratory use, and integrating computers into the chemistry curriculum....
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The Distributional Properties of Rasch Item Fit Statistics
Richard M. Smith
Educational and Psychological Measurement Vol. 51, No. 3 (1991) pp. 541–65
This study reports results of an investigation based on simulated data of the distributional properties of the item fit statistics that are commonly used in the Rasch model calibration programs as indices of the fit of responses to individual items...
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Bibliography: Math and Science 1986
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 6, No. 2 (1987) pp. 68–69
Provides an annotated bibliography of references which deal with specific topics for educators using computers in the classroom in teaching mathematics and science. Also appropriate for researchers gathering background material for the preparation...
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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 7, No. 3 (1988) pp. 86–94
Reviews two software packages, "Solutions Unlimited" and "BASIC Data Base System." Provides a description, summary, strengths and weaknesses, availability and costs. Includes reviews of three structured BASIC packages: "True BASIC (2.0)"; "Turbo...
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Bibliography: Computer-Assisted Testing
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 6, No. 3 (1987) pp. 73–74
Contains an annotated bibliography of articles which deal with computer-assisted testing. Includes the author's name, the periodical in which the article appeared, and a short description of the article. (TW)
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Bibliography: Artificial Intelligence
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 5, No. 3 (1986) pp. 67–68
Annotates reference material on artificial intelligence, mostly at an introductory level, with applications to education and learning. Topics include: (1) programing languages; (2) expert systems; (3) language instruction; (4) tutoring systems; and (...
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Bibliography: Computers and the Handicapped
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 5, No. 1 (1985) pp. 71–72
Provides a bibliography of references focusing on computers and the handicapped. Each of the 17 items includes author(s), title, source, and annotation. (JN)
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Bibliography - Simulation, Part I
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 1, No. 4 (1982) pp. 34–35
This annotated listing of works dealing with aspects of computer simulation is alphabetized by author. It is intended as a reference for teachers using computers and for researchers gathering background material in the preparation of articles, grant ...
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Bibliography: Computer Literacy for Teachers
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 2, No. 1 (1982) pp. 43–45
This annotated list of references focuses specifically on computer literacy for teachers. The material is primarily directed at instructors using computers in the classroom and researchers gathering background material in the preparation of articles,...
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Bibliography: A Review of Indexes to Computer-Oriented Literature
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 3, No. 3 (1984) pp. 49–50
Seven indexes to computer-oriented literature are reviewed, examining services offered, type of literature indexed, format, source, hardware needed, and cost. Each item reviewed can currently be obtained for $100 per year or less. (JN)
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Claims of Improved Academic Performance--The Questions You Should Ask
Richard Alan Smith
Computing Teacher Vol. 15, No. 8 (1988) pp. 42–44
Discusses how to examine and evaluate claims of improved academic performance in advertisements for computer-assisted instruction. Highlights include the proper use of comparison groups; types of statistical analyses; the Hawthorne effect; the...
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Software Reviews
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 7, No. 1 (1988) pp. 82–86
Contains evaluations of two computer software packages, "Simulation Experiments 45-48 in Epstein's Laboratory Manual for Chemistry" and "Maps and Legends--the Cartographer (Ver 3.0)." Includes a brief description, applications, and the perceived...
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Biology--Part 1
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 1, No. 3 (1982) pp. 30–31
This annotated bibliography is intended to provide a list of references on using computers with aspects of biology instruction in elementary, secondary, and higher education. The material is intended to provide specific topics for teachers and aid...
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Computers in Elementary Mathematics
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 3, No. 2 (1984)
This annotated bibliography contains 12 references on computers in elementary school mathematics. Topics include developing mathematical concepts with microcomputer activities, teaching mathematics with computers in primary grades, microcomputers...
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A Comparison of Rasch Person Analysis and Robust Estimators
Richard M. Smith
Educational and Psychological Measurement Vol. 45, No. 3 (1985) pp. 433–44
Standard maximum likeliheed estimation was compared using two forms of robust estimation, BIWEIGHT (based on Tukey's Biweight) and AMTJACK (AMT-Robustified Jackknife), and Rasch model person analysis. The two procedures recovered the generating...
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Bibliography
Richard L. Smith
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 8, No. 3 (1989) pp. 83–84
Provides an annotated list of references on specific topics covering computers in general science and math. Topics include: artificial intelligence, CAI, LOGO, a heat capacity experiment, microcomputer tutorials, a Monte Carlo simulation, factoring, ...
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Learner Frustration Levels Within eLearning Coursework
Marion Smith; Richard Smith; Caroline Crawford
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1189–1192
The electronic learning (eLearning) environment offers numerous opportunities for the learners, yet consideration towards the learners' potential aspects of frustration is imperative. Supporting the learners within the eLearning environment enhances ...
Topics: eLearning, Learning Objects
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A Wiki for Classroom Writing
Brian Morgan; Richard D. Smith
Reading Teacher Vol. 62, No. 1 (September 2008) pp. 80–82
Wikis can be a very useful addition to any classroom. They are engaging to students, easy to use, and focus on literacy whenever students genuinely interact with them. Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia (www.wikipedia.org), is the most famous...
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Basic Technology Competencies for Educators:A Self-Assessment Instrument
Richard Lambert; Clarence E. Smith
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1997 (1997) pp. 854–856
Technology can succeed in schools only if it is built into the curriculum as an essential element of the instructional delivery system. Before this can occur, it is imperative that teachers become proficient in the use of technical tools. Teacher...
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Basic Technology Competencies for Educators:A Self-Assessment Instrument
Richard Lambert; Clarence E. Smith
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1998 (1998) pp. 854–856
Technology can succeed in schools only if it is built into the curriculum as an essential element of the instructional delivery system. Before this can occur, it is imperative that teachers become proficient in the use of technical tools. Teacher...
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Cognitive Style and Instructional Preferences
Eugene Sadler-Smith; Richard Riding
Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 27, No. 5 (1999) pp. 355–71
Describes a study of business students at a United Kingdom university that investigated the relationship between learners' cognitive styles and their instructional preferences. Results indicate an overall preference for dependent methods of...
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Integrated Teaching Systems: Guidelines for Evaluation
Richard Alan Smith; Susan Sclafani
Computing Teacher Vol. 17, No. 3 (1989) pp. 36–38
Describes integrated teaching systems (ITS), formerly called integrated learning systems, and discusses guidelines to be considered when purchasing an ITS. Topics discussed include instructional theories, appropriate grade levels and curriculum...
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Podcasting in the Learning Environment: From Podcasts for the Learning Community, Towards the Integration of Podcasts within the Elementary Learning Environment
Caroline Crawford; Richard A. Smith; Marion S. Smith
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2185–2190
Podcasting involves students in topic research, writing, the organization of information, interview techniques, digital recording, editing and preparation of a product for an audience. These are all elements of NETS*T II, and are of primary...
Topics: Elementary Education, Integration
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A Behavior-Based Laboratory Course in Educational Psychology
Kenneth L. Collier; Richard V. Smith
Educational Technology Vol. 11, No. 11 (1971) pp. 24–28
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Facilitating the collaborative design of flexible learning materials: Investigating the synthesis of content and multimedia knowledge and expertise
Mark Sinclair; Scot Aldred; Richard Smith
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 18, No. 3 (Jan 01, 2002) pp. 293–307
This paper discusses how teachers of English as a Second Language (TESOL) and educational multimedia experts collaborated in order to design a CD-ROM aimed at assisting international students to prepare for the International English Language...
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Correlated Effects in Generalizability Studies
Philip L. Smith; Richard M. Luecht
Applied Psychological Measurement Vol. 16, No. 3 (1992) pp. 229–35
The implications of serially correlated effects on the results of generalizability analyses are discussed. Simulated data are provided that demonstrate the biases that serially correlated effects introduce into the results. Serial correlation in...
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No One Way: Working Models for Teachers' Professional Development
Jennifer Jenson; Brian Lewis; Richard Smith
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 10, No. 4 (2002) pp. 481–96
Investigates the role of professional development in the implementation of computer technologies in Canadian schools. Examines three examples of professional development; identifies issues encountered when teachers participate in large- and small...
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Is Policy Important? Technology Policy and Its Practices in K-12 Education in Canada
Brian Lewis; Richard Smith; Jennifer Jenson
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 2001 (April 2001)
This paper examines the implementation of computer technologies in schools across Canada, focusing on the problem of managing change. The first section discusses what policy is and how policy is made in a global age. The second section addresses...
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From the Global to the Local: New Policies for New Technologies
Brian Lewis; Jennifer Jenson; Richard Smith
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2002 (2002) pp. 1799–1802
The "education revolution" must be understood as a critically important part of a more general information revolution-one front in a larger campaign. Policies addressing the implementation and use of new technologies within education find themselves ...
Topics: Educational Technology, Learning Objects
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Rethinking Teacher Education Programs: Engaging in Traditional Face-to-Face Instructional Modeling with Integrated, Parallel Online Instructional Modeling
Caroline M. Crawford; Richard A. Smith
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 291–298
The traditional face-to-face instructional environment was acceptably successful throughout the Industrial Age, yet the Information Age has embraced the Internet and the integration of different mobile devices within the learning environment. As...
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Beyond the workshop: Models of Professional IT Development for Practicing Teachers
Brian Lewis; Richard Smith; Jennifer Jenson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 897–902
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No One Way: Working Models for Teachers’ Professional Development
Jennifer Jenson; Brian Lewis; Richard Smith
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 10, No. 4 (2002) pp. 481–496
This study investigates the role of professional development in the implementation of computer technologies in schools across Canada and elsewhere. Three examples of professional development in Canada are examined, each functioning at a different...
Topics: Research Methods, Professional Development, Teachers, Computers, Educational Technology
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Teaching Physics On Line
Richard C. Smith; Edwin F. Taylor
American Journal of Physics Vol. 63, No. 12 (1995) pp. 1090–96
Describes computer conference courses in special and general relativity that use a text-based remote computer conference setting in which students receive assignments, exchange messages with other students and the instructor, participate in...
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Summer Academies for Basic Skills
Ellen Rae Murphy; Richard Alan Smith
Computing Teacher Vol. 16, No. 2 (1988) pp. 20–23
Describes summer school sessions developed by Houston schools to improve performance of academically at-risk eighth graders on the Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS). Highlights include content area lessons in language arts and...
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Two-Triangular Change: Redesign of Biology 100 at BYU
Richard Swan; Stephanie Burdett; Samuel Smith; Brigham Dye
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 943–948
In general, faculty believe in active learning modes, and promoting higher-order thinking. In many cases, they believe that they are already trying to accomplish both goals, but in reality the controlling variable is coverage of material....
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Sequence Independent Structure in Distance Learning
Richard Riedl; Theresa Barrett; Janice Rowe; Rick Smith; William Vinson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1191–1193
This paper is a preliminary report on a study of the use of a 3D virtual world designed to present a sequence independent distance learning environment. Students taking a class about the integration of computer technology into instruction were...
Topics: Instructional Design, Students, Virtual Environments
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Enhancing Deep Learning in Sports Science: The Application of Rich Media Visualization Techniques in Mobile and Reusable Learning Objects.
Carl Smith; John Cook; Claire Bradley; Roger Gossett; Richard Haynes
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 4005–4013
This paper will present work that has investigated the pedagogically effective design and user evaluation of a series of Sports Science learning environments (Reusable Learning Objects and Mobile Learning Objects) that are designed to enhance the...
Topics: Evaluation, Science, Learning Objects