22nd INTERNATIONAL

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March 7-11,2011Nashville, TN, USA

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Association far the Advancement of Computing In Education

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Editors

Matthew Koehler, Michigan State Univ., USA

Punya Mishra, Michigan State Univ., USA

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Middle School Children Participation in an Immersive Virtual Game Environment, Presence, and

Piaget's Stages of Development 2230

Catherine CSchifter, Diane Jass Kelelhut, Temple University, USA; Brian CNelson, Arizona State University, USA

Teaching Ethics through Gaming Environments: Design, Development and Research Perspectives2238Karen Schrier, Columbia University, USA; David Gibson, Arizona State University, USA; DavidShaenfleld, Columbia

University, USA; DavidSimkins, University ofWisconsin-Madison, USA; Jose Zagal, DePaul University, USA

Creating Content-Based Video Games in the Elementary Education Classroom 2242

Bethany Smith, MichaJeffries, NC State University College ofEducation, USA

The Write Game 2244

Pamela Speelman, Roberta Faust, Jeremy Catarino, Eastern Michigan University, USA

Fear, Apprehension, Stereotypes, Oh, My! Exploring Teachers' Reactions to Virtual Gaming .

2248

Debra R Sprague, Mary Kayler, George Mason University, USA

VoicingBoard: Enhancing Multivoiced Reflection on Lesson Plans 2254

Hideyuki Suzuki, Ibaraki University, Japan; Hideo Funaoi, Hiroshima University, Japan; Toshio Mochizaki, Senshu

University, Japan; Yoshihiko Kubota, Joestu University ofEducation, KenyaEnhancing Inquiry Based Instruction through Web 2.0 and Gaming 2257

Gerry Swan, Rebecca Krall, Joan Mazur, University ofKentucky, Bermuda

Learn to Design - Design to Teach, ,

2261

Manorama Talaiver, Rebecca Bowen, ITTIP/Longwood University, USA; John Hendron, Bea Cantor, Goochland CountyPublic Schools, USA

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Real-World Case Study Introduction to the Teaching Profession2269

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Donna Wake, University ofCentral Arkansas, USA

The Design of a Game Management System 2275Douglas Williams, Yuxin Ma, University ofLouisiana at Lafayette, USA; Susan Pedersen, Texas A&M, USA; Stacy Crochet,University ofLouisiana at Lafayette, USA

iPod touch Tutorial for 6th Grade Math 2281Hongxia Yang, Lan Liu, Virginia Tech, USA; WeiXu, NA, USA; Scott Chandler, Virginia TEch, USA

Benefits and Challenges of Using Dance Dance Revolution in Teaching: Pre-service PhysicalEducation Teachers' Perspectives 2287

Tao Zhang, Lin Lin, University ofNorth Texas, USA

K-12 Technology Integration in Taiwan: Teachers' Beliefs, Knowledge, and Other ContextualFactors 2292

Jing-Huey Lin, University ofMinnesota, USA

Teachers Exchanging Materials in Web 2.0 2299Samuel Abramovich, Christian Schunn, University ofPittsburgh, USA

The acceptability of online teacher certification programs in hiring situations 2306Jonathan Adams, Suekyung Lee, The Florida State University, USA

Determining Teachers' TPACK through observations and self-report data 2314

Douglas Agyei, University ofCape Coast-Ghana, Ghana; Joke Voogt, University ofTwente, 'Netherlands

Using Wiki As A Reflection Tool In A Technology Class 2320

Albert Akyeampong, Kim Li, Ohio University, USA

How Far The Staff Members in Riyadh Teachers College Master and Utilize The Educational

Technology Competencies From Their Own Perspective 2323SaadAldayel, King Saud Unversity, Saudi Arabia

Developing a New Technology Infusion Program for Preparing Saudi Preservice Teachers 2330

Mohammed Alhawiti, Indiana State University, USA

Technology Assisted Project-based Learning for ESL learners 2336

Cennet Altiner, Iowa State University, USA

Are teachers (still) digital immigrants? Is education (still) 1.0? 2340

Nadia Ambrosetli, Dipartimento di Informatica e Comunicazione - Universita degli Studi di Milano, ItalyIs Technology Instruction in Teacher Education Programs Too Narrow to Meet Current Needs?2343

Cindy Anderson, Roosevelt University, Chicago, USA; Cindy McPherson, New York Institute ofTechnology, USA; Elizabeth

Dalton, Rhode Island College, CAST, Inc., USA

The Revolutionary Problem: What can education learn from the failure of Google Wave? 2354

Jonathan Bartels, University ofNorth Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA

Perceptions of Technology Integration Training Methods Among Technology Teachers in Texas2358

Pamela Bracey, Mariya Gavrilova, Univ. ofNorth Texas, USA

The (Failed) Case of the Winston Society Wikispace: The Challenges and Opportunities of Web 2.0

and Teacher Education 2362

Jory Brass, University ofCincinnati, USA; Storey Mecoli, Boston College, USA

Using Teacher Inquiry About, and Exposure to, Mobile Technologies As a Means to Advance

Student Engagement 2366

Jody Britten, The Metiri Group, USA

Integrating an Open Textbook into Undergraduate Teacher Education 2372

Terence Cavanaugh, University ofNorth Florida, USA

Technology Digital Divide in China 2379

Fang Chen, Kean University, USA

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Openness of Taiwanese EFL Students' through Online Blog Readings2386Yu-Li Chen, Department ofApplied Foreign Lamigages, Lunghwa University ofScience and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan,

Taiwan; Gregory S. Ching, Department ofApplied Foreign Languages, Lunghwa University ofScience and Technology,Taiwan

Engaging Undergraduates with Service-Learning IT Courses 2393

Jean F. Coppola, Pauline Mosley, Susan Feather-Gannon, James Lawler, Pace University, USA

Examining Issues Critical to 1:1 Learning Environments: English Language Learners (ELLs) ..2394

Jeni Corn, Rodolfo Argueta, Jennifer Tingen, North Carolina State University, USA

Shifting Values, Multiple Delivery Formats and Diverse Voices - Teacher Education in a Culture of

Entitlement Learning "Fast, Cheap, and Easy!" 2400

Elaine Correa, Medaille College, USA

Effect of Online Non-Linear Interactive Learning Model 2404

Pat Crandley, Chia-Jung Chung, California State University, Sacramento, USA

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Apprenticeship on the Bleeding Edge of Technology 2408

Don Davis, IffalJabeen, Texas State University, USA

Teacher's perception on their new roles in technology based classrooms 2414

ErhanDelen, Texsas A&M University, USA; Ahmet Baytak, Harran University, TurkeyCurricula Dissemination with HTML5: New Demands for Teacher Education 2420

James Duran, Harrisburg Area Community College, USA

The Impact of a Collaborative Wiki Assignment on Teaching and Learning in a Teacher Education

Program 2426

Vanessa Every, Michael Young, University ofConnecticut, USA

Using Ning to Design Meaningful Language Learning Environments: A Case Study with Chinese

Students in a College English Class 2434

Jivguang Feng, Liyan Song, Dept. ofEducational Technology & Literacy, Towson University, USA; Wei Wang, Department

ofEnglish, College ofForeign Language, Shanghai Normal University, China

Thinking through Design: Indirect Professional Development 2439

Stephanie Fisher, Jennifer Jenson, York University, Canada; Laura Mae Lindo, University ofPrince Edward Island,

Canada: Heather Lotherington, York University, Canada

Learning From the Past: An Educational Technology Content Analysis 2445

Michael Fuller, Constance Wyzard, Chareen Snelson, Kerry Rice, Boise State University, USA

Technology Integration in Physical Education 2451

Adit Ganot, Kibbutzim College ofEducation, Israel; Sasana Junius, Montclair Stale University, USA; Miri Shonfeld,Kibbutzim College ofEducation, Israel

Learning Internet Resources Collaboratively with a Web Annotation Tool 2455

Fei Gao, Albert Akyeampong, Ohio University, USA

Podcasting, Narrated PowerPoint, and Web-based Stand Alone Instructional Modules: Three

Digital Tools for Learner-Centered Classrooms 2460

Tiberio Garza, Texas A&M Univeristy, USA; Sandra Acosta, Texas A&M University, USA

Investigating In-service EFL Teachers' Attitudes towards Integrating ICTs into Instruction 2465

Humeyra Gene, Yeditepe University, TurkeyImplementation of technology certification courses and workshops using open-source audio,

graphics, animation, and video tools 2473

Brian Giza, University ofTexas at El Paso, USA

STEM and TPACK in Renewable Energy for Middle and High School: Building a LearningCommunity through Teacher Professional Development 2480

Lisa Grable, NC Slate University, The Science House, USA; Kristen Molyneaux, Pat Dixon, Florida State. University, USA;Keith Holbert, Arizona State University, USA

The Academic and Social Impact of the Internet on University Students: The Case of the

Autonomous University of Tamaulipas 2486

Josefma Guzman, Teresa Guzman, UniversidadAutonoma de Tamaulipas, Mexico

An Examination of Interactive Whiteboard Perceptions using the Concerns-Based Adoption Model

Stages of Concern and the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Model of Instructional Evolution..2496

Jeffrey Hall, Mercer University, USA; Gregory Chamblee, Georgia Southern University, USA; Scott Slough, Texas A&M

University, USA

Using the Adventure Learning Framework to Design for Engagement and Community Building2502Jeni Henrickson, University ofMinnesota, USA

Developing Global Connections Through Project Based Learning: The Global Learning Initiative

Project 2510Lori Holcomb, Candy Beal, John Lee, Amanda Robertson, Bethany Smith, North Carolina State University, USA; Michael

Pringle, Lincoln Memorial University, USA

Pre-service Teachers: Using Virtual Worlds as a 21st Century Learning Tool 2513Chris Imnan, Vivian Wright, The University ofAlabama, USA

Using SEM to Move from Theory to Practice with the TPACK Framework 2518Brandy Jones, JillAdelson, University ofLouisville, USA; Leanna Archambaidt, Arizona State University, USA

Examining Successful Online Community and the Participants with a Triangular Prism ActivitySystems Model 2526

Jung Jin Kang, Michigan State University, USA

Laptop Computing in a Rural Midwestern High School 2531Jared Keengwe, Gary Schnellert, University ofNorth Dakota, USA

Technology and Globalization in Higher Education, 2535

JaredKeengwe, Gary Schnellert, University ofNorth Dakota, USA; Plamen Miltenoff, St. Cloud State University, USA

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Using Technology Devices to Teach Informational Texts in Thailand 2539

JaredKeengwe, University ofNorth Dakota, USA; Moussa Traore, North Shore College, USA

Seamless Technology Integration for Pre-service Teachers ,2542

Kimberly Kenward, Sally Hipp, Grand Valley State University, USA; Margaret Baker, Coopersville Public Schools, USA

Mobile Apps Integration for Teaching and Learning. (Are Teachers Ready to Re-blend?) 2545

Ferial Khaddage, Deakin University School ofInformation Technology, Australia; Christoph Lattemann, Jacobs University

School ofHumanities & Social Sciences - SHSS, Germany; Eric Bray, Yokkaichi University Faculty ofEnvironmental and

Information Sciences, JapanPreparing 'Tech-Savvy Teachers' for Effective Technology Integration in Curriculum and

Instruction: A Case Study 2553

Seung Kim, Lewis University, USA

The Diffusion of Information Technology Tools into the Classroom 2559

Eric Kisling, East Carolina University, USA

PDS: Training In-service Teachers to Integrate ICT in Teaching 2561

Miki Kritz, Kibbutzim College ofEducation Technology andArts, Center ofTechnology andMuliiculturalism, Israel; Miri

Shonfeld, Kibbutzim College, Center of'Technology and Muliiculturalism, Israel

21st Century Learning Rubrics: A Catalyst Towards School-Level Innovation 2566

Margaret Leahy, Deirdre Butler, St. Patrick's College, Dublin City University, Ireland

Successful experiences from a standards-aligned program to create Master Technology Teachers

in Texas 2572

Melissa Lozano, Brian Giza, Angel Novelo, University of Texas at El Paso, USA

Blogging: A Pathway to Promote Classroom Engagement and Critical Thinking Skills 2578

Christopher McGilvery, Angela State University, USA; Crystal Elliott, San Angelo Independent School District, USA

The Central Role of Leadership in Technology Integration ,2582

Ellen Meier, Caron Mineo, Teachers College, Columbia University, USA

Pedometer intervention among 4th graders - Pedometers as pedagogical practise to enhance

children's wellbeing in formal and informal contexts 2586

Henna Mikkola, University ofOulu, Finland; Kari Kumpulainen, University ofJyvciskyld, Finland; Ari Rahikkala, University

ofOulu, Finland

School-Based Support for Technology Integration: Considerations for Professional Development2594Caron Mineo, Ellen Meier, Teachers College, Columbia University, USA; Sara Seligson, The Jewish Education Project, USA

Kuwait's Future Schools Teachers' Perspective on ICT integration in classroom practice 2598

Hasibah Mohammad, Nasser Manssour, Rupert Wegerif, University ofExeter, UK

SLO (Student Learning Outcomes): Asking the Right Questions Lead to Better Media Selections2604

Barbra Mosley, Karen Smith-Gratto, North Carolina A&TState University, USA

A Comparison Between CD Readings and Computer Readings of Basal Stories 2606

Melissa Nail, Shawn Huisinga, Indiana State University, USA

Developing metrics for analyzing IT supported student-teacher interaction in higher education2610

Linda Nordstrom, Gothenburg University, Sweden; PiaSvanberg, University West, Sweden; Johan Lundin, Gothenburg

University, Sweden; Lars Svensson, University West, Sweden

Using Podcasts to Replace Lecture: Effects on Student Achievement 2616

Blanche O'Bannon, Jennifer Lubke, JeffBeard, Ginny Britt, The University Of Tennessee, USA

Teachers Integrating SMART Technology in a Professional Development School 2624

James Oigara, Canisius College, USA; JaredKeengwe, University ofNorth Dakota, USA

Integrated Media Technology As an Innovation Diffusion Strategy for Enhancing Quality

Education In Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe,Nigeria 2626

Sofowora Olaniyi Alaba, Obafemi Awolowo Universityfle-Ife, Nigeria

Sharing Digital Resources among Teacher Educators 2633

Dr.Lena Olsson, Eeva Koroma, Stockholm University, Sweden; Jennifer Monroe, CLUEB Academic Publishing House

University ofBologna, ItalyContributing to the Cyberinfrastructure: An Interactive STEM Lesson Development Model for

Educational Robotics 2640

Elliott Ostler, Neal Topp, Neal Grandgeneit, Bob Goeman, University ofNebraska at Omaha, USA; Steve Hammersky,

Omaha Gross Catholic High School, USA

Technology Integration for the Faculty of Pre-service Teachers: A Professional Learning

Community Approach to Preparing 21st Century Teachers,

2646

Theresa Overall, Grace Ward, University ofMaine Farmington, USA

Integrating Technology Among Pre-service Teachers to Promote Reflections and Make

Connections 2654

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Mildred Pearson, Daniel Harvey II, Eastern Illinois University, USA

A Matter of Perspective: Students Using Technology to Construct "21st Century" Awareness 2660

Betty Peel, East Carolina University, USA

Enriching Online Learning Through Technology: A Perspective from Academic Librarianship.2665

Adolfo Prieto, California State University, Fullerton, USA

Factors influencing ICT integration according to the teacher's level of pedagogical integration2667Carole Raby, Helene Meunier, University ofQuebec, in Montreal, Canada

The Impact of Using Clickers Technology on Classroom Instruction: Students' and Teachers'

Perspectives 2674

Cora Roush, Liyan Song, Towson University, USA

Educator Awareness: Moving Education to the Digital Age 2678

Joy Royal, University ofNorth Texas, USA

Using Avatars in the Classroom 2684

Pavel Samsonov, Robin McCartney, University ofLouisiana at Lafayette, USA

Designing Professional Development to Integrate Technology into the Teaching of Writing ....2690

Jacob Sanchez, Rutgers, the State University ofNew Jersey, USA

Who Will Prepare Teacher Educators? 2694

Kristen Shand, Debra DeCastro Ambrosetti, Victoria Costa, California state University Fullerton, USA

Technology Integration in Nevada Classrooms as a Result of Inquiry Based Professional

Development 2703

Melissa Slayden, Jordan Pickering, Jacque Ewing-Taylor, University ofNevada, USA

Assessing Instructional Needs for Optimal Preservice Teacher Technology Preparation 2709

Kathy Smart, University ofNorth Dakota, USA

Integrating VB.net and MS Word 2712

Mark Smith, Purdue University North Central, USA

Academic Integrity: A Comparison of Online vs. Face-to-Face Teacher Education Students 2718

Michael Spaulding, University ofTennessee at Martin, USA

Mobile Handheld Devices in Preparing Teachers: The Role of PDAs and Smartphones 2724

Margie Spino, Lisa Kahle-Piasecki, Judy Lambert, University ofToledo, USA

Examining the Effectiveness of a Professional Development for International Educators Model2730

Debra R Sprague, Anastasia Kitsantas, Beverly Shaklee, Maria Katradis, Jessica Tamer, Amie Weinberg, George Mason

University, USA

Assessment of Web Conferencing in Teacher Preparation Field Experiences 2736

Mario Steed, Andrea Vigrass, University ofLethbridge, Canada

The Design and Development of a Faculty of Education Web Site: Creating an Institutional Portal2744

Mario Steed, Faculty ofEd, University ofLethbridge, Canada

A Case Study Exploring the Preservice Technology Training Experiences of Novice Teachers 2752

Susan Sutton, St. CloudState University, USA

Designing a Media Production Facility: A Model for 21st Century Education 2758

Berhane Teclehaimanot, University ofToledo, USA; Chris Hamady, Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio, USA

Podcasting with "Digital Native" Preservice Teachers 2763

Kevin Thomas, Kathy Cooler, Bellarmine University, USA

A Case Study of Teacher Instructional Technology Integration Practices 2768

LaTricia Townsend, Jessica Huff, Elizabeth Halstead, North Carolina State University, USA

Using Technology to Create an Engaged and Motivated Classroom Culture 2776

Christopher Tully, Stephanie Gregoty, Middle Bucks Institute ofTechnology, USA

Using Communication Technology to Facilitate Scientific Literacy 2782Shireen Vanbuskirk, Queen's University, Canada

Integrating Free Tools and Content Creation to Engage Online Learners 2788

Hong Wang, Fort Hays State University, USA

The Teacher as Designer of Instructional Technology: Summarizing over 10 years of teachereducation to use technology 2792

David Whittier, Boston University School ofEducation, USA

Technology Integration, EAL and Pre-service Teachers 2798Jay Wilson, University ofSaskatchewan, Canada

A Case Study on the Organization Issues in the e-Learning Program 2804Yuko Yamamoto, Shoji Nishimura, Eiichiro Nojima, Waseda University, Japan