In this article we sought to understand how social studies teachers' metacognitive awareness of their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) changed after participation in a program that consisted of: (a) professional development for the use an online learning environment; (b) using environment classrooms. Inservice teachers who went through TPACK-based experienced considerable movement within TPACK diagrammatic domains expressed positive encouraging comments regarding...

Oftentimes it seems that education, as an institution, is populated by persons who work to preserve practices of the past and do not depend upon or explore advantages digital literacies. Digital literacies, however, are here stay—they at core new literacies—and educators should consider how best weave together old, new, future literacies so young people leave school literate in ways world. يبدو كثيراً من الأحيان أنّ التعليم كمؤسّسة يؤهله الناس الذين يعملون أجل الحفاظ على ممارسات الماضي ولا...

In this article, we investigate the discourse between a female conversational pedagogical agent and 59 adolescents in context of social studies lesson. We note that previous research has focused on positive effects agents, while failing to take into account intricacies learner–agent discourse, subsequently missing abuse suffered by agents at users' fingertips. Our analysis indicates learners readily misuse placing them subordinate inferior role. conclude making recommendations design future research.

In this Digital Literacies column, online book clubs are offered as one example of how to effectively bridge old and new literacy practices. These Internet‐based capitalize on children's interest in practices while complementing, hopefully encouraging, traditional reading Examples from through a public library system used illustrate the possibilities these clubs. في عمود معرفة القراءة والكتابة الرقمي هذا تم تقديم نوادي الكتاب على الشبكة العالمية مثالاً لبناء جسر بين معارف القديمة والحديثة...

Abstract In a report of two-year study seventh- and eighth-grade struggling readers, researchers employed mixed research design to address the following guiding questions: (a) how do students' perceptions value purpose different media-rich projects, in comparison more traditional pedagogy, relate their levels engagement those projects; (b) activities help learners connect various lived worlds these transform sense competence agency, particularly as has been defined relation print-based...

Makerspaces are the latest educational movement that may disrupt "grammar of schooling." change ways schools use technology; engage in learning and teaching; forms count schools. However, without deliberate professional planning, glamor new tech tools can overshadow importance pedagogy within makerspaces. We share our approach to makerspace K–12 schools, which is adapted from Frank et al. "Focus, Fiddle, Friends" framework on knowledge diffusion Our workshops focus teaching strategies, model...

There are ongoing obstacles in accurately assessing and effectively applying TPACK within online higher education contexts. In this study, we adapt the original constructs for application education, share results of a case study using adapted analytical framework. This qualitative investigates describes one experienced instructor's practice graduate-level course. The instructor enacted high-level proficiency through combining content, pedagogy, technology as well masterfully these knowledges...

Today we thrive on an abundance of relatively cheap computing power and have the luxury wasting most it. It is quickly becoming not only possible but also financially sound, for educators to significantly complement, supplement, or even replace traditional print curricula with digital media, online websites, communication tools. Different generations perceive this in contrasting ways, these perceptions can slow down implementation integration many technologies that could enhance...

This research study utilized bibliometric methods to analyze publication rates among female and male lead authors in six prominent, peer-reviewed journals Educational Technology (ET) fields over the past 12 years. The aim of inquiry was determine if differences or trends exist number articles published by each gender. Data analysis revealed notable between genders, key findings indicate that while women overall less than half from all sampled, two with a focus on primary secondary (P-12)...

Research on computer-based writing evaluation has only recently focused the potential for providing formative feedback rather than summative assessment. This study tests impact of an automated essay scorer (AES) that provides drafts written as part a series online teacher education case studies. Seventy preservice teachers in four classes were assigned to complete two cases. Each student was randomly either condition where AES available (experimental condition) or unavailable (control...

This article is comprised of three sections (each in subsequent regular issues EPAT) that explore the concept participation. Section I: Introduction and Early Perspectives grounds our exploration participation explores definitions early perspectives we have identified as 'historically original' 'philosophical'. II: Participation Engagement Experience—An Aesthetics Perspective a continuation conceptual digs into world aesthetics. Finally, III: The Utilitarian Conclusion focuses on utilitarian...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight and examine public‐library‐based, online book clubs for preteens teens. Design/methodology/approach Two are discussed. Findings Overall, the proved be a fun, engaging, convenient activity preteen Parents librarians also found these motivating flexible. Research limitations/implications This case‐based manuscript would benefit from insights other libraries that offer clubs, further investigation empirical research. Practical implications...

This is the third section of an article (each published in subsequent regular issues EPAT) that explores concept participation. Section I: Introduction and Early Perspectives grounds our exploration participation definitions early perspectives we have identified as 'historically original' 'philosophical'. II: Participation Engagement Experience—An Aesthetics Perspective a continuation conceptual digs into world aesthetics. Finally, III: The Utilitarian Conclusion focuses on utilitarian...

This qualitative case study describes how participation in an outside-of-school program sustained middle school girls' interest computer science and positively influenced their computational perspectives. Data consists of interviews, observations, videos analyzed from ten girls participating a nine-month during 2017–2018. Connected learning are the study's theoretical frameworks were incorporated into its research questions, data collection methods, analysis strategies. Findings illustrate...

This article discusses the role of play and imagination in three urban settings: an ELA classroom, a community organization grounded civic participation, digital learning lab library setting. We draw on sociocultural theories to show that all affordances constraints settings contribute what could be imagined. All were found share following overarching dimensions engagement imagination: social actors have agency act transform signs relationships as well modify contexts ways change problem...