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Publication Date: 2002-Jun
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California Reading Language Arts Technology Institute Action Research Project.
Virgen-Heim, Veronica; Erlanger, Wendy; Crowe, Judith
This paper describes the Reading Language Arts Technology Institute at California Lutheran University (CLU), a two-unit continuing education course to develop teacher content area knowledge in ways that effectively utilize technology in K-12 reading instruction. Goals included: to enhance the teaching of reading and language arts; to better understand the value of technology in education; to build a network of experts in the teaching of reading utilizing technology; and to improve teacher attitudes toward integrating technology into the classroom. Project activities included: (1) instruction on CLU full-text databases; (2) concept mapping and brainstorming using the webbing software Inspiration; (3) evaluation of software; (4) using the Internet as a tool for learning; (5) use of the communication technology Tapped In, a multi-user virtual environment; (6) use of HyperStudio as a teaching tool; and (7) introduction to Netscape Composer Web page software. Participating teachers were pre- and post-surveyed regarding their attitudes toward language arts and technology integration. Findings included significant increases in positive teacher attitudes toward the use of technology and interest in implementing integrated technology lessons. A copy of the survey instrument is appended. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Internet, Language Arts, Postsecondary Education, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires, Reading Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Surveys, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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