Papers by Kay Persichitte
Redesigning Preservice Teacher Technology Training
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 1997
Change Theory for Schools: Some Basic Principles
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 1999
Implications for Academic Programs
A History of the AECT’s Definitions of Educational Technology
Welcome: Dean Kay Persichitte
An inservice program to teach instructional strategies that promote metacognitive development to ... more An inservice program to teach instructional strategies that promote metacognitive development to classroom teachers in their roles as instructional designers, based on the notion that instruction in metacognitive strategies must be incorporated into content instruction, is described. Teachers were informed about the following specific metacognitive strategies: (1) chunking; (2) framing; (3) concept .1apping; (4) use of metaphor; (5) use of advance organizers; (6) rehearsing; (7) use of imagery; and (8) use of mnemonics. The inservice program is directed at the secondary level for any content area, but may easily be adapted for any level, kindergarten through adult. The inservice program begins with an examination of the importance of metacognition and moves into discussions of the specific strategies. An initial test of the inservice design, not yet evaluated formally, indicates its utility and the positive reaction of teachers. (Contains 8 references.) (SLD)
Conference reports: International conference on educational technology
Educational technology: The magazine for managers of change in education, 2016
Teacher Education Programs Under Attack! A Panel of Teacher Education Administrators and Experts Discussing Their Curriculum Changes
Use of Innovation Component Configuration Map (ICCM) to Measure Technology Integration Practices of Higher Education Faculty
The Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Oct 1, 2010
TechTrends, Apr 1, 1998
eachers today face significant obstacles in their attempts to implement and integrate technology ... more eachers today face significant obstacles in their attempts to implement and integrate technology in their classroom. Unfortunately, there is historical evidence that these obstacles have remained virtually unchanged over the last 50 years. During the post-World War II era, a prominent new technology in the classroom was f'flm. Cuban (1986) identified four obstacles which stifled increased film usage in the classroom: 9 funding and fitting the right i~flm to the curriculum, 9 inaccessibility of equipment when it was needed, 9 cost of films, equipment, and upkeep, and 9 teachers' lack of skills in using equipment and film. Fifty years later, in the classroom of the mid-1990s, Schrum (1995) identified four barriers to increased telecommunication usage: 9 time, 9 access, 9 resources, and 9 expertise.
The study investigated the elements of font size and line spacing in World Wide Web menus for bot... more The study investigated the elements of font size and line spacing in World Wide Web menus for both a scrolled and not scrolled condition with a sample of undergraduate university students. Subjects were 185 students enrolled in 13 section of educational technology preservice teacher courses at the University of Northern Colorado. Students were asked to rank their preferences of four distinct Web menu screens. The four screens included these combinations: default font, double-spaced; large font, double-spaced; default font, single-spaced; and large font, single-spaced. The screens were adapted for two additional conditions: long menus (scrolled) and short menus (not scrolled, designed to be fully viewed on one screen). The content of the menus was lists of endangered species. Results indicate that users prefer large fonts and double line spacing in both scrolled and not scrolled treatments. (MES) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
TechTrends, Aug 24, 2013
tend to think of "leadership" like many other professional characteristics: hard to define but I ... more tend to think of "leadership" like many other professional characteristics: hard to define but I know it when I see it or experience it. However, I expect this is not what the reader expects in this piece, so I will begin again. Merriam-Webster defines leadership as (1) the office or position of a leader, (2) capacity to lead, (3) the act or instance of leading (http://www. merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadership). The definition still leaves me without much to build on so as my third feeble attempt, I will rely on my experience and a few academic resources to spur your thinking about meeting the significant challenges of positive leadership for educational technology contexts. I believe these reflections are relevant to historical, current, and future contexts of the applications of our field with priority or emphasis dependent upon unique organizational or political constraints.
TechTrends, 2016
Online education for K-12 students has grown rapidly over the past decade. Approximately four mil... more Online education for K-12 students has grown rapidly over the past decade. Approximately four million K-12 students enroll in one or more online courses each year. Because online learning is expanding into K-12 settings, teacher education programs need to prepare preservice teachers to be successful in these areas. This paper describes the design and initial implementation of a graduate certificate program in online instruction developed to help pre-and in-service teachers gain these skillsets. In addition to overviewing courses required for this certificate, the paper describes how the program has attracted attention beyond the college of education to include students from multiple disciplines. These diverse voices enrich the exploration of online teaching among all learners.
Restructuring of Undergraduate Educational Technology Courses
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 1997
Never in the history of K-12 education in America has the access to and demand for using technolo... more Never in the history of K-12 education in America has the access to and demand for using technology to support and extend learning and improve teaching been greater. That said, all indications are that these expectations will increase for teachers to effectively model, use, and integrate technologies in their classrooms and in their own professional development. The 2017 NMC Horizon Report (available at https://edtechbooks.org/-nN) cites these key trends (pp. 10-20): Long-term (5 or more years): advancing cultures of innovation and deeper learning approaches; Mid-term (next 3 to 5 years): growing focus on measuring learning and redesigning learning spaces; Short-term (next 1 to 2 years): blended learning designs and collaborative learning.
National Technology Leadership Summit (NTLS) Panel
The Evolution of a Distance Delivery System that Supports Content, Students, and Pedagogy
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, Oct 1, 2001
Differential Skills and Competencies Required of Faculty Teaching Distance Education Courses
Journal on Educational Technology, 2000
Colorado developed a master's degree program to train specialists in the education of students wi... more Colorado developed a master's degree program to train specialists in the education of students with visual disabilities in the 14-state region of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education. The program is student-centered, stresses effective interaction between faculty and students and among students, and uses academic resources that,address the multiple learning styles of students. Although multiple media and distance systems are used to deliver this program, the World Wide Web was chosen as a central learner and instructional resource for the conversion of each course for distance delivery. All courses have embedded syllabi, links to discipline and course standards, course requirements, descriptions of course activities, an asynchronous threaded discussion area, a course schedule, a dedicated class listserv, and a place for additional Web-based and other resources. Student support systems include an online admissions application, a student handbook, a Toll-Free phone number into the special education division office, a Webmaster who responds to technical problems, a CD-ROM with Web browser to load on home computers, and course and enrollment listservs. The project found that the design of distance education courses was expensive and needed much time and expertise; significant specialized design was required since most distance delivery technologies are visual; and extensive advance planning and faculty training were required. (TD) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
To make effective use of a two-way interactive distance education system, classroom design should... more To make effective use of a two-way interactive distance education system, classroom design should be a primary consideration. A properly designed classroom will enhance content objectives and increase acceptance of this type of instructional delivery. This paper describes key considerations for optimal design. Construction considerations include those of electric service, temperature control, access for telecommunications equipment, and location. Classroom dimensions and configuration must be considered with regard to course content, instructional style, the number of students at the site, and the hardware to be used. Interior design must suit the needs of student, instructor, and technology. The greatest obstacle to optimal distance education classroom design is audio difficulty, since sound quality is the component that frequently fails to meet expectations. Lighting is another consideration that can not be neglected. A general estimate is given for costs for remodeling an existing classroom. Sample hardware component specifications are listed. Three figures illustrate the discussion. (Contains 6 references.) (SLD)
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