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A qualitative study of administrator and teacher perceptions of changing instructional practices with 1:1 technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
:1 technology, specifically at the middle school level. Qualitative data suggests participants viewed 1:1 technology integration favorably as participants discussed changes in instructional practices with utilizing digital platforms for communication, increased...
A design-based research approach to the implementation and examination of a cognitive flexibility hypertext in a large undergraduate course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The overall purpose of this longitudinal study was to investigate the interaction between the learning process and the design-based process by using a cognitive flexibility hypertext (CFH) implemented in a large undergraduate course as the object...
Teaching pedagogy and preferred learning styles for introductory computer programming courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
As society moves into the information age, it has generated the need for people capable of computational, and computer-oriented tasks. Universities have responded with more disciplines requiring at least one programming course, but educators stand...
Exploring the collective knowledge curation process of online health communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
in general have focused on the content of social support and the relationship of social support with other entities using traditional social science methods. Little is known about how social support facilitate the knowledge curation process in an online...
Teaching Social Information Literacy to Undergraduates
(University of Missouri, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (MU), 2013)
This presentation was given at the 2013 Missouri Library Association Annual Conference.
Online video-based reflection to improve professional vision and mathematical beliefs for teaching
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The current study explored the effectiveness of online video-based reflection for preservice elementary school teachers, using wikis as an online learning environment...
The Future of STEM Curriculum and Instructional Design: A Research and Development Agenda for Learning Designers
(2010)
In 2009-10 a series of Workshops was organized to focus on STEM learning design for young students and adolescents. The objective was to provide visionary leadership to the education community by: (a) identifying and analyzing the needs...
Influence and authority of information sources in the Highlands : exploring the immigration debate during the Scottish Independence Referendum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This dissertation examines the role of the mass news media as an influencer of opinions on immigration through an examination of information sources used by host, Highland community members. There is an extensive range of research exploring...
Technologies to Watch: Top Emerging Technologies for Archives and Special Collections
(2011)
Whether building stronger relationships with patrons, highlighting collections and exhibits in new and creative ways, or preserving digital information for future generations, the following emerging technologies will help archivists and special...
A sequential exploratory mixed methods study of Carnegie libraries and the library profession, 1900-1910
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy made it possible for thousands of communities in the United States (U.S) to build free public libraries. Contemporary scholarship in library and information science (LIS) that deals with Carnegie's philanthropy tends...
Impacting the usability evaluation process : selecting testers based on their characteristics of field dependence-independence and domain knowledge
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
-independence classifications and their identification of driving ability. A usability test was used to observe the participants completing an eLearning simulation module; the module provided training on the searching and scanning of the roadways whilst driving. The usability...
Literature and technology skills for entry-level children's librarians : what employers want
(Children & Libraries, 2004)
Public libraries are increasingly advertising for children's librarians with "technological savvy." In a field that used to be dominated by books and reading, this new focus on technology has been somewhat unexpected. This article uses two methods...
Breaking through the Walls: Enhancing Library Services and Resources by Moving Data into and out of Library Silos
(2011)
The focus of the paper was to highlight 10 resources that can be used to enrich libraries and library user experience by using technology to move information and data into and out of library silos. Below we have found 10 emerging tools...
Interactions with external resources in link-intensive online professional development courses : a collective case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
participants. This study revealed no significant differences in degree of link-use across individual differences such as reasons for taking the PD, tolerance for information overload and online learning readiness. Participants evaluated the relevance...
The Faculty Support Ecosystem : the rose of institutions in technology adoption amongst higher education faculty
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
learning highlighted shortcomings in institutional support. This study defines institutional support as the Faculty Support Ecosystem (FSE) and aims to determine what influence -- if any -- the FSE had on the adoption of technology for teaching and learning...
Knowledge convergence in collaborative concept mapping among radiographic physics undergraduates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study targeted two research questions. First, does collaborative concept mapping enhance group members' knowledge convergence? Second, how does ...
An examination of technology-based formative assessment feedback and the impact on student learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
), researchers (Chu, 2013; Hwang & Chang, 2011; Sung, Chang & Liu, 2016) further identified the need for research related to the impact of mobile devices on student learning. Purposefully selected for this study was the school district, as it is a highly...
A leadership approach to using technology to enhance organizational learning and the creation of a knowledge-centered culture in this school district
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
information on whether (and if so, to what extent) incorporating technology can increase communication (professional dialogue), thereby facilitating development of organizational learning and a knowledge-centered culture in school organizations. This study...
10 emerging technologies in library science!
(2014)
"Keep yourself informed!
Librarians strive to help their patrons with any and all requests. In order to assist them, librarians must
be up to date on the current technologies being used in the workplace. A better understanding of new
technologies...
Nomadic learners : an investigation of perceived affordances across formal and informal learning environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Learning environments play a critical role in learning outcomes. This ethnographic case study investigates adolescent students' use of formal and informal learning environments and their self-regulated learning and technology use in these spaces...