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Constructing and Role-Playing Student Avatars in a Simulation of Teaching Algebra for Diverse Learners
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This study examines the design and implementation of a simulated teaching environment in Second Life for prospective teachers.
From the perspectives of Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs), this study…
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One of the many challenges that teachers face in mathematics classrooms is determining how much of the verbal and written explanations help students accomplish instructional goals. The challenge is greater in…
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Lightning strikes, and two people hear thunder simultaneously. Where might the lightning have struck? Now consider a slightly different scenario: Lightning strikes, and three people hear thunder simultaneously. Where might…
A Blended Professional Development Program to Help a Teacher Learn to Provide One-to-One Scaffolding
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Argumentation is central to instruction centered on socio-scientific issues (Sadler & Donnelly in International Journal of Science Education, 28(12), 1463–1488, 2006. doi:10.1080/09500690600708717). Teachers can play a…
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This paper employs meta-analysis to determine the influence of computer-based scaffolding characteristics and study and test scorequality on cognitive outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education…
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In this mixed method study, we examined the use and impact of computer based scaffolding to support middle school students’ creation of evidence-based arguments during a 3-week problem-based learning unit focused on the…
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This paper explores how robotics can be used as a new educational tool in a Montessori early education classroom.
This paper explores how robotics can be used as a new educational tool in a Montessori…
‘‘I Want My Robot to Look for Food’’: Comparing Kindergartner’s Programming Comprehension Using Tangible, Graphic, and Hybrid User Interfaces
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In recent years, educational robotics has become an increasingly popular research area. However, limited studies have focused on differentiated learning outcomes based on type of programming interface. This study aims to…
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This paper introduces SketchMiner, which uses drawing topologies to automatically interpret learner-generated sketches.
Mining learner generated sketches holds significant potential for acquiring deep…
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This paper presents WriteEval, a hybrid text analytics method for analyzing student-constructed responses.
Real-time formative assessment of student learning has become the subject of increasing…
Towards Domain-Independent Assessment of Elementary Students’ Science Competency using Soft Cardinality
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This paper presents a novel application of the soft cardinality text analytics method to support assessment of text.
Automated assessment of student learning has become the subject of increasing…
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This paper presents a set of authoring tool design principles such as leveraging UI workflows, collaboration, and automation.
The scarcity of efficient and user-friendly authoring tools has long been…
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Investigating the development of mathematics leaders' capacity to support teachers' learning on a large scale
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A key aspect of supporting teachers’ learning on a large scale concerns mathematics leaders’ practices in designing for and leading high-quality professional development. We report on a retrospective analysis of an initial…
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To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/a/pdx.edu/mes8/home/news
DR K-12 Presenters:
Kara Jackson, University of Washington (Project: Investigating and Supporting the Development of Ambitious and Equitable…
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This article introduces an interview-based instrument that was created for the purposes of characterizing the visions of high-quality mathematics instruction of teachers, principals, mathematics coaches, and district…
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González, G., DeJarnette, A. F., & Deal, J. T. (2014). Assessing and Using Students’ Prior Knowledge in Problem-Based Instruction. New England Mathematics Journal, XLVI, 38-49.
Mathematics…
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For more information, visit: http://www.edukatic.co/2015/
DR K-12 Presenters:
Amanda Strawhacker, Tufts University (Project: ScratchJr: Computer Programming in Early Childhood Education as a Pathway to Academic Readiness…
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The Long Road to Tenure: Navigating the Academic Terrain
We invite all early career scholars (defined as pre-tenure university faculty in current tenure track positions) to…
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Indicators for Monitoring Progress Toward Successful K-12 STEM Education
This Dear Colleague Letter is to announce that the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Education and Human Resources is interested in…
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For more information, visit: http://www.ncge.org/conference
DR K-12 Presenters:
Alycia Hund, Illinois State University (Project: Promoting Students' Spatial Thinking in Upper Elementary Grades using Geographic…
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Teachers
http://www.socialstudies.org/
Social Science
8555 Sixteenth Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
United States
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For more information, visit: http://www.socialstudies.org/conference
DR K-12 Presenters:
Alycia Hund, Illinois State University (Project: Promoting Students' Spatial Thinking in Upper Elementary Grades using Geographic…
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology examines information on leveraging the power of technology to support teaching and learning. While using innovative technology to educate individuals is certainly not a new…
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Munter, C. (2015). Envisioning the Role of the Mathematics Teacher. NCSM Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, 16(1), 29-40.
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Wager, A. A. & Delaney, K. (2014). Exploring young children’s multiple mathematical resources through action research. TODOS Research Monograph 3: Embracing Resources of Children, Families, Communities and Cultures in…
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This article describes how early childhood teachers engaged in a public preK professional development program. We examine how developing teacher identities mediated engagement with the discourses of developmentally…
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This book examines visual data use with students (PK-16) as well as in pre-service in- service science teacher preparation. Each chapter includes discussion about the current state of the art with respect to science…
What They Learn When They Learn Coding: Investigating Cognitive Domains and Computer Programming Knowledge in Young Children
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This study investigated N = 57 Kindergarten through second grade children’s performance on a programming assessment after engaging in a 6-week curricular intervention called ScratchJr.
Computer…
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A paper on the prototype evolution of the ScratchJr programming environment.
Computer programming for young children has grown in popularity among both education researchers and product developers, but…
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Dear Colleagues:
With spring almost here and preparation for conferences underway, we are all thinking more about dissemination strategies. Let us help you! Send us a quick update on your project with an accompanying link…
Announcement
The CADRE 2015 Spring newsletter was sent out via email April 2nd. To view the web version, visit: http://cadrek12.org/newsletters/spring-2015-newsletter
Email cadre@edc.org if you did not recieve a newsletter but would…
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Full-time post-doctoral scholar opportunity at the University of California, Berkeley at the TELS Center (telscenter.org). Read the full job posting.
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The STEM School Study (S3) team sat down with inclusive STEM school leaders from over 25 inclusive STEM schools and asked them to describe the parts of their schools that are essential to their school models. We found that…
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Non-Profit
http://www.battelleforkids.org/home
Columbus, OH
United States
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To learn more, visit: http://www.battelleforkids.org/events/connect-for-success
DR K-12 Presenters:
Courtney Heppner, Reynoldsburg City Schools (Project: Identifying and Measuring the Implementation and Impact of STEM…
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Hot off the press! Making Sense of Algebra: Developing Students’ Mathematical Habits of Mind (Heinemann) was written by Pis Paul Goldenberg and June Mark, with a team from EDC and a local school math educator. This…
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Dear Colleagues,
This year, Congress has appropriated $60 million to the Department of Education (ED) for the First in the World (FITW) grant competition, with a $16 million set-aside for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI…
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A strategy that helps students develop a fuller view of energy's role in a variety of phenomena.
Crissman, S., Lacy, S., Nordine, J., and Tobin, R. (2015). Looking Through the Energy Lens. Science and…
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Project Spotlight
In this spotlight, view short videos on STEM education research and development that showcase the work of NSF's DR K-12 program.
The 2015 Teaching & Learning Video Showcase features 112 short videos…
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