The following papers were submitted to satisfy graduate course requirements:
Do certain types of online participatory activities affect students’ perceptions of course quality?
Abstract: Seeking to understand the benefit of online learning, the authors attempt to understand whether or not certain types of online participatory activities affect students’ perceptions of course quality. Using a triangulation design, the author combined survey data collected as well as a semi-structured interview process to determine student perceptions about the types of participatory activities as they relate to online learning. Current students enrolled in LTEC and CECS students at a large, suburban higher education institution located in Southeastern United States volunteered to participate. The author specifically examined the types of participatory activities related to development of presence, community and the preferences of the online learner.
Lamb, H. 2014, Course CECS 6512, Spring 2014
Lamb, H. 2014, Course CECS 6512, Spring 2014
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Exploring the relationship between teacher tenure and effective technology integration
Abstract: As schools continue to invest in technology to support student outcomes, the question can easily become whether or not a teacher is using the technology effectively to impact student outcomes (Russell, O'Dwyer, Bebell & Tao, 2007). This article explores barriers including classroom structure, technology proficiencies, various levels of support including administrative and professional development opportunities which could impact the internal or external influences on a teacher’s self-efficacy beliefs and the effective use of technology (Kim, Kim, Lee, Spector & DeMeester, 2013; K, Tschannen-Moran & Hoy, 2007; Ertmer, Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Sadik, Sendurur & Sendurur, 2011). Beginning with a review of Bandura’s social cognitive theory and self-efficacy, various threats to effective technology use related to teacher tenure are explored.
Lamb, H. 2013, Course ATTD 6480, Fall 2013
Lamb, H. 2013, Course ATTD 6480, Fall 2013
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