TACTL-Sponsored Sessions at the 2007 Annual Conference in Chicago

The annual meeting was held in Chicago April 9-13, 2007. It was a busy and successful year. We had one of the larger blocks of sessions of any SIG at AERA. We had 9 traditional paper presentations (4 papers in each), 2 symposia, and 14 roundtables. The TCATL business meeting had over 150 people in attendance. Chris Dede, Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies at Harvard University was the guest speaker at the TACTL SIG business meeting held on Monday of the conference (photo right).

Chris Dede, Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies at Harvard University was the guest speaker at the TACTL SIG business meeting held on Monday of the conference. Dr. Dede is Principal Investigator for the River City Multi-user Virtual Environment project, and he has done extensive research on the use of information technology to distribute and orchestrate learning across space, time, and multiple interactive media. His talk was entitiled, Reinventing the Role of Information and Communications Technologies in Education.

Presentation Paper

The WINNER of the TACTL 2007 SIG AWARD is

Finding the Individual in Collaborative Online Learning Environments by Wendy Freeman and Clare Brett from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto was the first recipient of the TACTL SIG AWARD. This paper explores issues that have been underexplored in the research literature on educational technology, namely, identity construction in social environments using Web log technology. In 2nd place was the Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on Teachers' Beliefs Regarding Technology Use by Sung Hee Park and Peggy Ertmer. Thanks to the judges Christine Greenhow (chair), Greg Jones, John Rice, Victoria Giordano, and Dale Niederhauser for their work. The award was presented during the TACTL business meeting during AERA.

Photos from the Conference

TACTL Sessions

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TACTL SIG Meeting
Apr 9, Mon - 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Marriott / Chicago Ballroom, Section H - Fifth Floor
(Session: Annual Meeting)
  1. General Meeting
Business Meeting, Elections of Officers, etc
  1. Speaker:
    Chris Dede (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
Reinventing the Role of Information and Communications Technologies in Education
  1. Hospitality, come and have fun!
Affordances and Constraints of Technology for Teaching and Learning
Apr 10, Tue - 8:15am - 10:15am
Marriott / Indiana, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Margaret L. Niess (Oregon State University) Discussant: Kara M. Dawson (University of Florida)
  1. Teachers and web 2.0 technologies: Perceptions and transformations
Gayle Allen (Teachers College, Columbia University)
  1. How Beliefs and Practices of Constructivist-oriented Teachers Shape their Internet Use and are Influenced by the Internet's Affordances
Christine M. Greenhow (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
  1. Teacher candidates' experiences with digital video editing for reflection: How much scaffolding do they need?
Laurie Dias (Georgia State University)
Brendan D. Calandra (Georgia State University)
Dana L. Fox (Georgia State University)
  1. Learning from Teenagers: Generational Differences in the Use of New Technologies
Lin Lin (Kent State University)
An Examination of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK)
Apr 11, Wed - 8:15am - 10:15am
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Andrew B. Polly (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) Discussant: Christine M. Greenhow (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
  1. Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Curriculum-Based Technology Integration Reframed
Judith B. Harris (College of William & Mary)
Punya Mishra (Michigan State University)
Matthew J. Koehler (Michigan State University)
  1. Dynamic Spreadsheets as Learning Technology Tools: Developing Teachers' Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK)
Margaret L. Niess (Oregon State University)
Kwangho Lee (Oregon State University)
Pejmon Sadri (Oregon State University)
  1. The Complexity of Technical Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Hyo-Jeong So (National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
Bosung Kim (University of Missouri)
  1. Assessments of Learning in Technology-Enhanced Curriculum
James B. Carroll (University of Portland)
Patricia D. Morrell (The University of Portland)
Mentoring: Its place in Education and Technology Implementation
Apr 12, Thu - 4:05pm - 6:05pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Christine M. Greenhow (Harvard Graduate School of Education) Discussant: Daniel W. Surry (University of South Alabama)
  1. Is It Mutual? How Technology Mentors Benefit from Mentoring Relationship at College Level
Sonmez Pamuk (Iowa State University)
Ann D. Thompson (Iowa State University)
  1. Electronic Portfolios as a Tool for Peer Mentoring
Dorothy Justus Sluss (College of Wlliam & Mary)
Mark Hofer (College of William and Mary)
  1. Examining the Effects of Electronic Mentoring Prompts on Learners' Scientific Reasoning Skills in a Text-Based Online Conference for a Science Education Course
Charoula M. Angeli (University of Cyprus)
Nicolaos C. Valanides (University of Cyprus)
  1. Peer Coaching and Technology Integration: An Evaluation of the Microsoft Peer Coaching Program
Ann E. Barron (University of South Florida)
Kara M. Dawson (University of Florida)
Diane Yendol-Hoppey (University of Florida)
Online Learning: Further Investigations into Understanding the Teaching and Learning Environment
Apr 13, Fri - 8:15am - 10:15am
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Natalie B. Milman (The George Washington University) Discussant: Niki E. Davis (Iowa State University)
  1. Progressive Online Discourse: Identifying Characteristics in Graduate In-Service Teacher Education Courses
Nobuko L. Fujita (OISE/UT)
Clare M. Brett (Oise / Ut)
  1. The Effectiveness of an Online Collaborative Seminar in Advancing a Research Agenda
Richard Curby Alexander (University of Virginia)
Tom Hammond (University of Virginia)
Susan Jinks (University of Florida)
Dennis Pipes (University of Virginia)
  1. Transactional Distance and Motivation toward Course in Distance Education
Hye-yoon Jung (West Virginia University)
  1. Teachers' Reflections on Pedagogies that Enhance Learning in an Online Course: The Teaching for Equity and Social Justice Course
Omiunota N Ukpokodu (University of Missouri-Kansas City)
Students' Learning with Technology: New Considerations
Apr 9, Mon - 4:05pm - 6:05pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Robert H. Seidman (Southern New Hampshire University) Discussant: Walter F. Heinecke (University of Virginia)
  1. Who Needs Textbooks? Exploring Reading and Writing through Multiple Literacies
Melda N Yildiz (William Paterson University)
Gerri Mongillo (William Paterson University)
Kathleen Malu (William Paterson University)
Salika Lawrence (William Paterson University)
  1. Timber for PresidentÓ: Adventure Learning and Motivation
Eric Riedel (Walden University)
Aaron Doering (University of Minnesota)
Cassandra Scharber (University of Minnesota)
David Ernst (University of Minnesota Twin Cities)
  1. Technology Tools for Student Assessment: Pre-service Teachers' Knowledge, Beliefs, and Assessment Practices in a Senior Year On-Site Program
Jane L. Howland (University of Missouri)
Judy Wedman (University of Missouri)
Teaching with Technology: Complexity of Implementation
Apr 12, Thur - 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Gabriel B. Reedy (University of Washington) Discussant: Cheryl Mason Bolick (The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill)
  1. A Blended In-Service Arrangement for Supporting Science Teachers in Technology Integration
Joke M. Voogt (University of Twente)
  1. Beginning teachers' technology use: Preparation and technology use with students during the first year
Jon M. Clausen (Ball State University)
  1. Technology Professional Development for Literacy Teachers
Michanne Hoctor (SDSU and USD Joint Doctoral Program - Educational Technology)
  1. The Effective Instructional Use of Computers: A Meta-Analysis
Robin M Roberts (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Understanding the Issues in Supporting Teachers' Technology Use
Apr 10, Tue - 4:05pm - 6:05pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Aaron Doering (University of Minnesota) Discussant: Lauren Goldenberg (Educational Development Center)
  1. Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on Teachers' Beliefs Regarding Technology Use
Sung Hee Park (Ewha Womans University)
Peggy A. Ertmer (Purdue University)
  1. Combining Strategies for Effective Technology Infusion in Early Childhood Preservice Education
Signia R. Warner (Westfield State College)
Lolly Templeton (Westfield State College)
  1. Concerns-Based Conceptual Change: The Process of Becoming an Effective Technology-Using Teacher
Philip Molebash (The University of Utah)
Rosemary Capps (University of Utah)
Kelly F. Glassett (University of Utah)
  1. Testing a Predictive Model of Technology Integration in Mexico and the United States
Cesareo Morales (Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa)
Gerald A. Knezek (University of North Texas)
Technology beyond School Walls
Apr 9, Mon - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Margaret D. Roblyer (University of Tennessee-Chattanoooga) Discussant: Joke M. Voogt (University of Twente)
  1. Educational Technology into the Community: Undergraduate Teacher-Education Students and Refugee Families
Cathy Cavanaugh (University of North Florida)
Elinor A. Scheirer (University of North Florida)
  1. Understanding Students' Perspectives: High School Students' Use of Media at Home and at School
Janet Tworek (University of Calgary)
  1. Observational Findings from a Web-Based Intelligent Tutoring System: Elimination of Racial Disparities in an Undergraduate Behavioral Statistics Course
Xiangen Hu (The University of Memphis)
Jason K Luellen (The University of Memphis)
Theresa M Okwumabua (The University of Memphis)
Yonghong Jade Xu (The University of Memphis)
Lun Mo (The University of Memphis)
  1. Engaging Young Adolescents by Connecting With the World: Technology, Integrative Learning, and Teacher Change
John M. Downes (University of Vermont)
Ubiquitous Computing Research: Explicating the Current Considerations
Apr 12, Thur - 8:15am - 10:15am
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Papers)
Chair: Walter F. Heinecke (University of Virginia) Discussant: Dale S. Niederhauser (Iowa State University)
  1. Collaborative Learning and Community in the 1-to-1 Laptop Computing Environment
Matt Christopher Dunleavy (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
  1. One-to-One classrooms - What's happening in there?
Loretta Donovan (Cal. State University Fullerton)
  1. Ubiquitous Learning in the High School Classroom: Using teachers' and students' experiences to explore the impact of laptops on learning
Erica C. Boling (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)
  1. Change in Teaching and Learning in a Rural High School with One-to-One Laptop Computer Access
Rae Niles (Sedgwick Public Schools, Unified School District 439)
Raymond L. Calabrese (Wichita State University)
Perspectives on Technology as an Agent of Change
Apr 10, Tue - 4:55pm - 5:35pm
Hyatt / Grand Ballroom, Sections C-D South, East Tower - Gold Level
(Session: Roundtables)
  1. A longitudinal comparison of teachers' perceptions about and subsequent adoption of technology in the classroom
Dianna L. Newman (University at Albany-The State University of New York)
Leigh A Mountain (University at Albany)
  1. Finding the Individual in Collaborative Online Learning Environments
Wendy E. Freeman (OISE/UT)
Clare M. Brett (Oise / Ut)
  1. Object of Activity: Activity Theory as a Tool for Understanding Technology Diffusion in Teacher Education.
Lisa K. Peruski (Michigan State University)
Cheryl L. Rosaen (Michigan State University)
Punya Mishra (Michigan State University)
  1. Pre-Service Teacher's Attitudes towards Computer Games
Greg Jones (University of North Texas)
Blair Copeland (University of North Texas)
Kevin Kalinowski (University of North Texas)
  1. Realistic Perceptions of Higher-Level Technology Integration: Investigating the Visions, Strategies, and Development of Exemplary Technology-Using Teachers
Anne Todd Ottenbreit-Leftwich (Purdue University)
Krista D. Simons (New Mexico State University)
Tim Newby (Purdue University)
  1. Taking Discussion into Cyberspace: The Effects of Computer Based Technologies on Literature Discussions
Joellen Maples (The University of Tennessee-Knoxville)
  1. Using Technology as a Site to Discuss Place
Lauren G. McClanahan (Western Washington University)
Technology in Teaching and Learning
Apr 9, Mon - 12:00pm - 12:40pm
Hyatt / Grand Ballroom, Sections C-D South, East Tower - Gold Level
(Session: Roundtables)
  1. Using Research and Evaluation to Improve Online Courses: Is it a Case of Organizational Learning?
Cassandra Lewis (University of Maryland)
Husein Abdul-Hamid (University of Maryland University College)
Yunyun Dai (UMUC)
  1. Assessing the Technology Proficiency of College Faculty
Corenna C. Cummings (Northern Illinois University)
Deborah Kalkman (Northern Illinois University)
Jason Michael Underwood (Northern Illinois University)
Nancy DeFrates-Densch (Northern Illinois University)
William M. Boelcke (Northern Illinois University)
Agnes E Conway (Northern Illinois University)
  1. Computer-Supported Peer Review and Writing
Ya-Chin Tsai (National Chiayi University)
Wayne H. Slater (University of Maryland)
  1. Development and Application of Weblog-based Portfolio for Student Teachers
Hsueh-Hua Chuang (Graduate Institute of Education
National Sun Yat-sen University)
Han-Chin Liu (Graduate Institute of Educational Technology, National Chiayi University)
Chi-Jen Huang (Teacher Education Center, Natitional ChiaYi University)
  1. Going Wiki in Online Technology Education Courses: Promoting Online Learning and Service Learning through Wikis
Pam Page Carpenter (North Carolina State University)
Edward Roberts (North Carolina State University)
  1. LegSim: Piloting a Web-based Virtual Legislature in High School
Ruth M. Fruland (University of Washington)
John D. Wilkerson (University of Washington)
  1. The effects of barriers and enabling factors, homophily, and technical support on instructional support time
Doug Herrington (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Neal B. Strudler (University of Nevada-Las Vegas)
The Role of Technology Infused Instructor: Collected Works in Social Studies Research and Practice
Apr 13, Fri - 12:25pm - 1:55pm
Marriott / Michigan State, Sixth Floor
(Session: Symposia)
Chair: Susan G. Magliaro (Virginia Tech) Discussant: Adam Friedman (The University of North Carolina-Charlotte)
  1. Panel
John K. Lee (North Carolina State University)
David Hicks (Virginia Tech University)
Cheryl A. Franklin (Boise State University)
Amy J Good (East Carolina University)
Carol Greene (East Carolina University)
Katherine O'Connor (East Carolina University)
Melissa Lisanti (VA Tech)
Global Perspectives on Technology as a Change Agent in Teaching and Learning Identified by Educational Researchers in the International Federation of Information Processing
Apr 12, Thur - 12:25pm - 1:55pm
Marriott / Chicago Ballroom, Section H - Fifth Floor
(Session: Symposia)
Chair: Andrea Karpati (Eotvos Lorand University) Discussant: Lynne R. Schrum (George Mason University)
  1. Panel
Margaret J. Cox (King's College - London)
Niki E. Davis (Iowa State University)
Jianwei Zhang (OISE/University of Toronto)
Anne Beatrice Mcdougall (University of Melbourne)
Electronic Portfolios in Teacher Education: Current Goals and Future Directions
Apr 11, Wed - 10:35am - 12:05pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Invited)
Chair: Neal B. Strudler (University of Nevada-Las Vegas)
Keith Wetzel (Arizona State University)
Discussant: Helen Barrett (REFLECT Initiative)
  1. Panel
Neal B. Strudler (University of Nevada-Las Vegas)
Pete Adamy (University of Rhode Island)
Paul Gathercoal (California Lutheran University)
Assessment and Technology: Identifying the Current Trends and Issues
Apr 10, Tue - 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Marriott / Iowa, Sixth Floor
(Session: Invited)
Chair: Discussant: Neal B. Strudler (University of Nevada-Las Vegas)
  1. Panel
Bill Bewley (University of California)
Geneva Haertel (SRI International)
Walt Heinecke (University of Virginia)
Mike Russell (Boston College)
John Willinsky (University of British Columbia)