Tuesday, March 26
10:45 AM-11:15 AM
CDT
Grand Couteau

K-12 Technology Use: From Instructional Goal, To Instructional Tool

Full Paper ID: 37979
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    Pam Winn
    Tarleton State University
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    Susan Erwin
    Tarleton State University
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    Melissa Becker
    Tarleton State University

Abstract: This paper delineates a collaborative, quasi-experimental research and development project partnering two university professors with 11 public school educators for the purpose of testing new models of technology-inspired K-12 science instruction. Lessons developed and tested will feature use of digital devices commonly used by students not as the goal of instruction, but as tools to develop effective and engaging 21st Century learning. Questions that guide this study include: What is the effect of implementing transformational technology-inspired instruction on public school science students’ higher level thinking skills, level of engagement in learning activities, and science academic achievement? Pre/post intervention data (teacher and student surveys, class observations, academic achievement data) will be digitally collected using Google Docs. ? Collaborative lesson development will be facilitated through the use of Edomodo. The effectiveness of Edmodo as a collaboration and professional development platform will also be evaluated.

Presider: Debra Keelen, University of New Orleans

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