All RCET Presentations


2008 Presentations

CNIE (Canadian Network for Innovation in Education)
April 26-30, 2008
Banff, Alberta, Canada


Title: Community Connections: Implementing Three Presences in an Online Community of Inquiry (Pre-Conference Workshop)
Presenters: M. Cleveland-Innes, R. Garrison & K. Swan
Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2008; 1:00-4:00 pm

Title: Community of Inquiry Framework: Instrument Development, Validation and Application
Presenters: P. Ice, K. Swan, R. Garrison, M. Cleveland-Innes
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 8:30am-9:30 am
Location: Assiniboine Room


Sloan-C Workshop on Blended Learning and Higher Education
April 6-8, 2008
Chicago, IL


Title: Blending with Purpose: Pedagogy
Presenters: K. Swan, K. Vignare, S. Jones, R. Fulkerth & A. Picciano
Date & Time: Monday, April 7, 2008; 1:00–5:30 pm


American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting
March 24-28, 2008
New York City, NY

Title: Asynchronous Audio Feedback: The Impact on Teaching and Social Presence
Presenters: P. Ice, K. Swan, R. Curtis, T. Petty, L. Kupczynski, S. Diaz
Date & Time: Monday, March 24, 2008; 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: NY Marriott Marquis Times Square, Lyceum Complex, Booth/Edison Rooms, 5th Floor

Title: Improving Teacher Performance with Instructional Technology: Preservice Teachers (Paper Session)
Presenters: K. Swan (Discussant)
Date & Time:  Monday, March 24, 2008; 2:15-3:45
Location: NY Marriott Marquis Times Square, Lyceum Complex, Carnegie Room, 5th Floor

Title: Examining the Extent and Nature of Online Learning in American Education:  A Symposium on the Research Initiatives in Online Education of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (Panel)
Presenters: A. Picciano & others; K. Swan (Chair)
Location: NY Marriott Marquis Times Square, Lyceum Complex, Booth/Edison Rooms, 5th Floor

Title: The Community of Inquiry Framework: Development, Validation and Directions for Further Research (Roundtable)
Presenters: B. Arbaugh, M. Cleveland-Innes, S. Diaz, R. Garrison, P. Ice, J. Richardson, P. Shea & K. Swan
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2008; 8:15-8:55 am
Location: Sheraton NY, Metropolitan Ballroom East, 2nd Floor

Title: Teacher Technology Mentors
Presenters: A. Kratcoski, K. Swan & P. Mazzer
Date & Time: Riday, March 28, 2008; 2:15-3:45 pm
Location: Sheraton NY, Madison Suite 2, 5th Floor



ODCE (Ohio Digital Commons for Education) Conference

March 3-4, 2008
Columbus Ohio


Title: Keynote Panel
Presenters: Eugene Rutz, Chair; Karen Swan & others
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 12:15pm– 1:30 pm

CIDER (Canadian Institute of Distance Education Research) Session

February 29, 2008
Online webinar: Find it here

Title: Community of Inquiry Framework: Validation and Instrucment Development
Presenters: B. Arbaugh, M. Cleveland-Innes, S. Diaz, R. Garrison, P. Ice, J. Richardson, P. Shea & K. Swan

2008 eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference
http://www.etech.ohio.gov/conference/

February 4-6, 2008
Columbus, Ohio

Title: Geo-Historian Project: Using Cell Phones with GPS to create Online Historial Tours
Presenter: T. McNeal
Presentation Slides

Title: International learning community, PBL, and game-based learning: APEC Cyber Academy (teacher display).
Presenters: M. van ‘t Hooft, C. Chou, Y. Lin, & C.Lin
Poster Slides

Title: Using technology to think with data across the curriculum.
Presenters: M. van 't Hooft, A. Kratcoski, & K. Swan
Presentation Slides


2007 Presentations


87th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies
http://www.socialstudies.org/conference/
November 30-December 2, 2007
San Diego, CA


Title: International learning community, PBL, and game-based learning: APEC Cyber Academy
Presenters: M. van ‘t Hooft, C. Chou, Y. Lin, & C.Lin
Poster Slides

Title: Podcasting in the Social Studies classroom. Easy, cheap, powerful!
Presenters: T. McNeal & M. van 't Hooft
Presentation Slides

Title: Digital age: Technology-based K-12 lesson plans for social studies.
Presenters: M. Berson, S. Bennett, M. van 't Hooft et al.
TeacherTube Video


The 13th Annual Sloan-C Conference on Online Learning
http://www.ce.ucf.edu/asp/aln/
Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
November 7-9, 2007

Title: Mapping the Blend Workshop
Presenters: Mary Niemiec, Karen Vignare, Karen Swan and others

Title: Ask the Experts: Tips, Techniques, and Creative Strategies for Teaching Online
Presenter: Karen Swan, workshop facilitator

Title: Community of Inquiry Framework: Validation & Instrument Development
Presenters: Phil Ice, Karen Swan and others

Title: Back to the Future: What’s Next for the Online Community of Inquiry Model?
Presenters: Martha Cleveland-Innes, Karen Swan and others

Title: The Role of the Professor: Archetype, Anachronism or Work-in-Progress
Presenters: Boria Sax, Karen Swan and others

Title: Looking Forward: Where Will Online Learning Go?
Presenters: Karen Swan and Chuck Dziuban
Presentation Slides

Title: The New Sloan-C Effective Practices Website
Presenters: John Sener, Karen Swan and Dan Robinson

Title: Closing Panel
Presenter: Karen Swan, facilitator


The 2007 Annual Meeting of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association
http://www.mwera.org/pdfs/MWERSummer2007-V20-3.pdf
October 24-27, 2007
St. Louis, Missouri

Title: The Effectiveness of Technology Use in Statistics Instruction in Higher Education: A Meta-analysis Using Hierarchical Linear Modeling
Presenters: Jason D. Schenker, Shawn M. Fitzgerald


The Student Center Atrium: An Invitation to a Panel Discussion
http://web.njit.edu/~milano/DLpanel.htm
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Newark, NJ: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Title: Confronting the Insurmountable Opportunities of Online Education
Presenters: Karen Swan, Peter Shea, and Melody Thompson


e-Learn 2007
http://www.aace.org/conf/elearn/
October 15-19, 2007
Quebec City, Canada

Title: Comparison of motivation factors in the participation of networked learning
between American and Asian students
Presenters: C. Chou, C. Lin, M. van 't Hooft, & Y. Lin


A Festschrift in Honor of Starr Roxanne Hiltz and Murray Turoff
http://is.njit.edu/events/fest07/index.php
Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13, 2007
Newark, NJ: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Title: Keynote Panel.
Presenters: Jack Carroll,  Linda Harasim, Abbe Mowshowitz, Jenny Preece,
Mary Beth Rosson,  Edward Stohr, Karen Swan, and  Bartel Van De Walle


Handheld Learning 2007
http://www.handheldlearning2007.com/

October 10-12, 2007
London, England
Title: Reflections on pedagogy: Creating 21st century learners
Presentation Slides

Title: Post-16/adult learning: Citizen journalism
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Presentation Slides


Ohio Learning Network Central Ohio Regional Center, Rolling Down the Track:
Learning Communities Kick-Off: Rolling Down the Track

http://ftad.osu.edu/corc/
Friday, October 5, 2007
Columbus, Ohio
Title: Building Knowledge-Building Communities Online
Presenter: Karen Swan


The 2nd James F. Ackerman Colloquium onTechnology and Citizenship Education
http://www.edci.purdue.edu/ackerman/colloquium/
West Lafayette, IN
July 23-26, 2007

Title: Mobile, wireless, connected. What learning while mobile means for citizenship education
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Presentation slides


Ed-Media Conference
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/
Vancouver, Canada
June 27-29, 2007

Title: Facilitating virtual learning communities with inhabited virtual learning worlds (poster presentation)
Presenters: C. Lin, M. Kuo, Y. Lin, C. Chou, M. van 't Hooft

Title: Technology support for whole class engagement in learning
Presenters: K. Swan, M. van't Hooft, A. Kratcoski, J. Schenker, D. Miller

Title: Shaping Online Discussion: Assessment Matters
Presenters: K. Swan, J. Schenker, S. Arnold, C-L. Kuo

Title: Teacher Technology Mentors
Presenters: K. Swan, P. Mazzer


National Educational Computing Conference
http://web.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2007/
June 24-27
Atlanta, GA


Title: Teachers can learn from young generations of handheld users
Presenters: L. Lin, K. Swan, M. van 't Hooft
NECC session page (paper and presentation slides)

Title: Anywhere, anytime: Using mobile phones for learning
Presenters: T. McNeal, M. van 't Hooft
NECC session page

Title: International Learning Community, PBL, and Game-Based Learning: APEC Cyber Academy (Poster presentation)
Presenters: M. van 't Hooft, C. Chou, Y. Lin, C. Lin
NECC session page (handouts)


Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association
April 9-13, 2007
Chicago, IL
http://www.aera.net/annualmeeting/?id=282


Title:Using Feedback to improve undergraduate and grade-school students' metacomprehension
Presenters: J. Dunlosky, K. Rawson, K. Swan, D. Cook

Title: Shaping online discussion: Assessment matters
Presenters: J. Schenker, K. Swan, C-L Kuo, S. Arnold, M. Maxfield
Presentation Slides

Title: Children, schools, and digital technologies: Building better relationships for a better tomorrow
Presenters: M. van 't Hooft, K. Swan
Presentation Slides

Title: Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact
Presenters: M. van 't Hooft, K. Swan
Presentation Slides

Title: Student response systems, whole class engagement, and learning
Presenters: K. Swan, M. van 't Hooft, A. Kratcoski, J. Schenker
Presentation Slides

Title: Ubiquitous computing, representations of knowledge and deep understanding
Presenters: A. Kratcoski, K. Swan, J. Schenker, M. van 't Hooft
Presentation Slides

Title: Enhancing children’s literacy through technology: A case study of a digital language experience approach
Presenters: Y. Lin, K. Swan, A. Kratcoski, M. van 't Hooft
Presentation Slides

Title: Citizen journalism: The future of news?
Presenter: M. van 't Hooft


eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference
Columbus, OH
February 2007


Title: Ubiquitous computing in education: creating 21st century learners
Presenters: M. van 't Hooft, K. Anstadt, P. Jameson, J. Kelly, K. McClain, K. Swan

Title: Clickers in the classroom: the effects of SRS technology on student engagement and learning
Presenters: K. Swan, M. van 't Hooft, J. Schenker

Title: What can we learn from younger generations' use of handheld technologies?
Presenters: L. Lin, M. van 't Hooft, K. Swan


2006 Presentations


6th Annual Michigan Handheld Computers in Education Conference
Hand in Hand: Technology and Teaching
http://www.macul.org/page.php?pid=83
Ann Arbor, Michigan
November 9-11, 2006

Title: Handheld Computers in the Social Studies Classroom
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology

Date: Thursday, Nov 9
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Vogel A

Date: Friday, Nov 10
Time: 9:45am-10:45am
Location: Seminar 2

Date: Saturday, Nov 11
Time: 10:15am-11:15am
Location: University of Michigan College of Education Room 2214
Presentation Slides


Title: Ubiquitous Computing: More than Just Handhelds
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology

Date: Friday Nov 10
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Vogel A

Date: Saturday Nov 11
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: University of Michigan College of Education Room 2214
Presentation Slides


Title: Panel Discussion on Research
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology

Date: Friday Nov 10
Time: 12:45pm-1:45pm
Location: Vogel A
Presentation Slides


Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks
Orlando, FL
November 2006

Title: Ethnicity: Another factor to consider regarding social presence in online learning
Presenters: J. Teng, K. Swan

Title: The effects of differing assessment strategies on the quality of online discussions
Presenters: S. Arnold, K. Swan, J. Schenker, C-L Kuo

Title: Sloan-C summer workshop results
Presenters: J. Bourne, B. Oakly, A. Picciano, J. Seaman, K. Swan

Title: Pre-conference workshop: Knowing what students know: new approaches to assessing online learning
Presenters: D. Gibson, K. Swan


Faculty Professional Development Center
Kent, OH
October 2006

Title: Are we there yet? How do you know if IT is helping advance student learning?
Presenter: K. Swan

Audio-conference: Instructional Technology Council
October 2006

Title: Assessing online discussion
Presenter: K. Swan


OLN Info Summit
Columbus, OH
October 2006

Title: Quality in online learning
Presenters: A. Ingram, K. Swan, M. Tipton


EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Focus Session on Supporting Learning with technology: Assessment's Role
Broomfield, CO
September 2006

Title: How do you know if IT is helping advance student learning?
Presenter: K.Swan


Sloan-C Summer 2006 ALN Workshop
Baltimore, MD
August 2006


Title: Research about online students, faculty, and institutions
Presenter: K. Swan


Instructional Strategies for Blended and Online Learning Conference
https://www.academicimpressions.com/conferences/0607-instructional-strategies.php
Pittsburg, PA

August 2006

Title: Research and Best Practices for Supporting Online Learning
Presenter: Karen Swan

Title: Fireside Chat: Promise and Reality of Online Learning
Presenters: T.M. Duffy, C. Dziuban, R.C. Milter, M. Riel, T.C. Reeves, K. Swan.


1st Global Summit Conference on Educational Technology (GSCET)
http://www.et2006.cn/EN/default.aspx
Shanghai, China
July 31-August 4, 2006

Title: Ubiquitous computing: Making the most of digital technology in the classroom
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology

Title: Using mobile technologies for teaching and learning
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology


SuccessLink's 4th Annual Handheld Computing Conference
http://successlink.org/handheld/hh_detail.asp?ID=19
Osage Beach, MO
July 20-21, 2006

Title: Transforming teaching and learning with handheld computers
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Title: Using handhelds in the social studies classroom
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: TBA
Location: TBA


National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2006/
San Diego, CA
July 5-7, 2006


Title: Ubiquitous Computing: Making the Most of Handhelds in the Classroom
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: July 6, 2006, 12:30PM- 1:30PM
Location: SDCC 30D/E

Title: Student Reporters: Using Video Cell Phones as an Educational Tool
Presenter: Tom McNeal, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology, Mark van 't Hooft, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: July 6, 2006, 3:30PM- 4:30PM
Location: room SDCC 27A/B

SIGHC Business Meeting
Date and Time:July 6, 2006, 4:45PM- 6:00 PM
Location: room 7B, SDCC 


Annual Meeting of the National University Telecommunications Network
http://www.nutn.org/annual_event.html
Minneapolis, MN

June 10-12, 2006

Title: Managing Quality in Learning Effectiveness.
Presenters: Karen Vignare, Michigan State University, Charles Dziuban, University of Central Florida, John Sener, Sener Learning Services, Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology,
Date and Time: June 11, 2006, 3:30-5:00 pm
Location: TBA


Canadian Association for Distance Education (CADE/AMTEC) Conference
http://cider.athabascau.ca/Members/paulah/CIDERWorkshopCADE-AMTEC-2006/document_view
Montreal, Canada
May 23, 2006

Title: Critical Analysis of Online Discourse
Presenter: Heather Kanuka, Canada Research Chair e-Learning, Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology, Liam Rourke, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Elizabeth Murphy, Memorial University


Sloan-C Workshop on Blended Learning and Higher Education
http://www.aln.org/index.asp
Chicago, IL
May 8-9, 2006

Title: Pedagogical principles for blended learning 
Presenter: Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: May 8, 2006


University of Akron, Institute for Teaching and Learning
Akron, OH
April 21, 2006


Title: Learning online: What the research tells us
Presenter: Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date: April 21, 2006


2006 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)
http://www.aera.net/annualmeeting/?id=282
San Francisco, CA
April 7-April 11, 2006

Title: Technology support for whole group engagement (Poster)
Presenters: Karen Swan, Deborah Campbell, Annette Kratcoski, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology, and Deb Miller, Stow City Schools
Date and Time: April 10, 2006, 2:15-3:45
Location: Moscone Center West/ First Floor Exhibit Hall

Title:  Student satisfaction with online learning: a concept analysis (Roundtable)
Presenters: Karen Swan, Jason Schenker, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology, Yi Mei Lin, P. Shea and R. Aviv.
Date and Time: April 8, 2006, 3:05-3:45
Location: Moscone Center West/ Third Floor Room 3005

Title: Rethinking teaching and learning within a ubiquitous computing framework (Paper)
Presenters: Karen Swan, Mark van 't Hooft, Dale Cook, Annette Kratcoski, Jason Schenker, Yi Mei Lin
Date and Time: April 10, 2006, 8:15-10:15am
Location: Marriott San Francisco/ Pacific J

Title: Comparisons of students’ perception of social presence in online discussion between majority and minority groups (Roundtable)
Presenters: Y. Teng and Karen Swan
Date and Time: April 7, 2006, 12:00-12:40pm
Location: Moscone Center West/ Third Floor Room 3009

Title: Mathematizing middle school: results from a cross-disciplinary study of data literacy (Panel)
Presenters: L. Yarnell, Karen Swan, Phil Vahey, C. Patton, D.R. Zalles
Date and Time: April 7, 2006, 2:15-3:45
Location: Moscone Center South/ Mezzanine Level East, Room 206


Sloan-Consortium Online Workshop
http://www.aln.org/index.asp
March 22-31, 2006

Title: Assessing and encouraging collaboration in online discussion
Presenters: Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology, Roxanne Hiltz, NJIT
Date: March 22-31, 2006


Innovative Learning Conference
http://newmedia.kent.edu/conference/

Kent, Ohio
March 17, 2006

Title: What is Ubiquitous Computing?
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology, Karen Swan, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: March 17, 2006
Location: Kent State University
Presentation Slides


Ohio Digital Commons for Education (ODCE) Conference 2006
http://www.oln.org/conferences/ODCE2006/
March 5-7, 2006
Columbus, Ohio

Presenter: Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology
Title: Optimizing online discussions: tools for faculty development.
Date and Time: March 6, 2006, 2:15-3:15 pm
Location: Columbus Hilton, Regent 1


eTech Ohio
http://www.etech.ohio.gov/go/stateconf
Columbus, Ohio
February 13-15, 2006

Title: Transforming Teaching and Learning with Handheld Computers
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology, Jan Kelly, Mogadore Local Schools, Karen McClain, Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools
Date and Time: February 14, 2006, 11:00AM- 12:30PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
Presentation Slides


Sloan Consortium for Asynchronous Learning Networks
http://www.aln.org/index.asp
New York, NY
February 2006

Title: Measuring quality in online courses.
Presenters: J. Moore, Peter Shea, University of Albany, Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology
Date and Time: February 9, 2006


2005 Presentations


The 11th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN)
http://www.aln.ucf.edu/
Orlando, Florida
November 17-19, 2005


Title: Blended and Hybrid Learning
Presenters: Mary Niemiec, University of Illinois-Chicago, Karen Swan, George Otte, City University of New York, Chuck Dziuban, University of Central Florida & Tana Bishop, University of Maryland
Date & Time: November 17, 2005, 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: TBA

Title: Research Issues in Online Learning
Presenters: Bruce Chaloux, Jan Poley, Steve Schiffman, Gary Miller, Karen Swan, Burks Oakley, John Bourne, Mary Niemiec, University of Illinois-Chicago & George Otte, City University of New York
Date & Time: November 17, 2005, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Title: Closing Panel
Panel Members: Karen Swan, Meg Benke, Melody Thompson, Olin Campbell, Tana Bishop, University of Maryland & John Sener
Date & Time: Saturday, November 19, 2005, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: TBA


The 85th National Council for Social Studies Annual Conference
http://www.socialstudies.org/conference/
Kansas City, Missouri
November 17-20, 2005

Title: Handheld Computers in the Social Studies Classroom
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Saturday, November 19, 2005, 8:00 - 9:00 am
Location: TBA
Presentation Slides


The 5th Annual Michigan Handheld Computers in Education Conference
http://www.remc7.k12.mi.us/remc/handhelds.html
Holland, Michigan
November 3-4, 2005

Title: Using Handheld Computers in the Social Studies Classroom
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Friday, November 4, 2005, 9:45 - 10:45 am
Location: Kalamazoo River
Presentation Slides

Title: Ubiquitous Computing: More Than Just Handhelds.
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Friday, November 4, 2005, 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Location: Kalamazoo River


mLearn 2005: 4th World conference on mLearning
http://www.mlearn.org.za/
Cape Town, South Africa
October 25-28, 2005


Title: Teaching and Learning with Mobile Computing Devices: Closing the Gap
Presenters: Karen Swan, Mark van 't Hooft, Annette Kratcoski & Darlene Unger, Virginia Commonwealth University
Date & Time: Thursday, October 27, 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Location: BOE Room 2

Title: Access Means Impact: Handheld Devices for Student Learning
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft, Karen Swan & Dale Cook
Date & Time: Thursday, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: BOE Room 1


Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2005 International Convention
http://www.aect.org/events/Orlando/default.asp?clientid=
Orlando, FL
October 18-22, 2005


Title: Situated Professional Development in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Karen Swan, Annette Kratcoski, Pat Mazzer & Jason Schenker
Date & Time: Thursday, October 20, 2005, 4:00 pm - 4:30pm
Location: Coronado Q, Coronado Springs Hotel
Presentation Slides

Title: Uses and Effects of Mobile Computing in K-8 Classrooms
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft, Karen Swan,  Annette Kratcoski & Darlene Unger, Virginia Commonwealth University
Date & Time: Friday, October 21, 2005, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Coronado S, Coronado Springs Hotel
Presentation Slides

Title: The Changing Nature of Learning in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Karen Swan, Annette Kratcoski, Yimei Lin, Jason Schenker & Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Saturday, October 22, 2005, 10:45am - 11:15am
Location: Coronado N, Coronado Springs Hotel
Presentation Slides


"Evolving a Research Agenda for Online Teacher Professional Development"
An invitation only conference
http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~uk/otpd/index.htm
Cambridge, MA
September 8-9, 2005


Participants include Karen Swan


SuccessLink's Third Annual Handheld Computer Conference
http://www.successlink.org/handheld/training/hh_conf.asp
Osage Beach, Missouri
July 11-12, 2005


Title: Learning with Handheld Computers: Can it Make a Difference?
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2005, 8:00 - 9:30 am and 9:45 - 11:15 am (Room 63 Tan-Tar-A Resort)
Presentation Slides


Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Conference (CSCL 2005)
http://www.cscl2005.org/
Taipei, Taiwan

Title: Fostering Social Presence in Asynchronous Online Class Discussions
Presenters: LiFang Shih, University of Albany, Karen Swan


National Educational Computing Conference
(NECC 2005)
center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2005
June 28-30, 2005


Title: Trends in Mobile Technology for K-16 Higher Education/Teacher Preparation (panel)
Presenters:  Karen Swan (moderator); Michael Berson, University of South Florida; Don Descy, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Penelope Swenson, California State University, Bakersfield; Darlene Unger, Kent State University
Date & Time: Tuesday June 28, 2005, 8:30-9:30 am
Presentation Slides

Title: Thinking with Data: Using Social Studies Data in Math Class
Presenters: Paula Jameson, Green Local Schools; Karen Swan; Mark van 't Hooft; Phil Vahey, SRI International
Date & Time: Tuesday June 28, 2005, 2:00-3:00 pm
Presentation Slides

First ISTE Handheld Computing SIG Business Meeting
Chair (preliminary): Mark van 't Hooft; Vice-Chair (preliminary): Mark Yehle, Successlink, Jefferson City, Mo.
Date & Time: Tuesday June 28, 2005, 4:45 - 6:15 pm (followed by SIG reception, location TBA).

Title: Many people, many devices: education in ubiquitous computing environments
Presenters: Mark van ‘t Hooft; Mark Yehle, SuccessLink, Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan; Cathie Norris, University of North Texas.
Date & Time: Wednesday June 29, 2005, 4:45 - 5:45 pm (location TBA)

Title: Trends in Mobile Technology for K-16 Teaching and Learning (panel)
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft (moderator); Valerie Crawford, SRI International; Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan; Jan Kelly, Mogadore Local Schools; Joe Barrus, AlphaSmart; Carolyn Staudt, Concord Consortium; Mark Yehle, SuccessLink
Date & Time: Thursday June 30, 2005, 12:00-1:00 pm


World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, & Telecommunications (ED-MEDIA), 2005
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/
Montreal, Canada
June 27 - July 2, 2005


Title: Exploring the Changing Nature of Teaching and Learning in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Karen Swan, Mark van 't Hooft, Annette Kratcoski, Jason Schenker, & Yimei Lin
Date & Time: TBA
Presentation Slides

Title:Situated Professional Development in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Karen Swan, Pat Mazzer, Annette Kratcoski, Jason Schenker, & Yimei Lin
Presentation Slides

Title:On the Nature and Development of Social Presence in Online Course Discussions
Presenters: Karen Swan, Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology; LiFang Shih, University of Albany
Date & Time: TBA
Presentation Slides


IADIS Virtual Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCIS 2005)
http://www.iadis.org/multi2005
Virtual Conference
April 11-29, 2005

Title: Social Presence and e-Learning (Keynote)
Presenter: Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University
Date & Time: Thursday, April 20, 2005, 12:30 - 1:30 pm (DST)


2005 American Educational Research Conference
http://www.aera.net/annualmeeting/?id=282
Montreal, Canada

April 11-15, 2005


Title: Advances in Research on Ubiquitous Computing
Presenters: Karen Swan; Mike Russell, Boston College; Melissa Koch, SRI International, Yong Zhao, Michigan State University
Date & Time: Monday April 11, 2:15 - 3:45 pm (Hilton Montreal, Ballroom).

Title: Tinkering with Technology: Pre-Service Social Studies Teachers Learn to Use Handhelds
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft; Alicia Crowe, Kent State University
Date & Time: Monday April 11, 2:15 -2:55 pm (Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain, Ballroom and Foyer).

Title: A Preliminary Study of the Uses and Effects of Mobile Computing Devices in K-8 Classrooms
Presenters: Karen Swan, Mark van 't Hooft, Annette Kratcoski
Date & Time: Monday April 11, 2:15 - 3:45 pm (Hilton Montreal, Bonaventure, St. Leonard).
Presentation Slides

Title: Assessing Social Ability in Online Learning Environments
Presenters: James Laffey, University of Missouri at Columbia; Yimei Lin; Guan-Yu Lin, Pei-Ju Lin, Demei Shen & Linda Espinosa, University of Missouri at Columbia
Date & Time: Monday April 11, 4:05-4:45 pm (Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain).

Title: Critical Practice and Media Pedagogy: A Research Proposal for Media Education in the Classroom
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Wednesday April 13, 2005, 2:15 - 3:45 pm (Ritz-Carlton, Montreal/Salon Ritz)

Title: On the Nature and Development of Social Presence in Online Course Discussion
Presenters: Karen Swan & LiFang Shih, University at Albany
Date & Time: Thursday April 14, 2005, 2:15 - 3:45 (Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain/Cartier, Section B).
Presentation Slides

Title: Gender Differences in Student-Technology Appropriation and Learning Satisfaction in Asynchronous Distance Education
Presenters: Yimei Lin; James Laffey, Demei Shen & Linda Espinosa, University of Missouri at Columbia
Date & Time: Friday April 15, 2005, 8:15 - 8:55 am (Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain).

Title: Exploring the Changing Nature of Teaching and Learning in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Karen Swan, Annette Kratcoski, Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Friday April 15, 2005, 12:25 - 1:55 pm (Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain/Huronie A & B).
Presentation Slides

Title: Exploration of Gender Differences in Technology Appropriation and Learning Satisfaction in Asynchronous Distance Education
Presenters: Yimei Lin; James Laffey, Guan-Yu Lin, Pei-Ju Lin, Demei Shen, & Linda Espinosa, University of Missouri at Columbia
Date & Time: Friday April 15, 2005, 4:05-4:45 pm (Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain, Ballroom and Foyer).


Marquette University Online Learning Faculty Workshops
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 15-16, 2005


Title: Learning Effectiveness: What the Research Tells Us
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 15-16, 2005
Presentation Slides

Title:The Development of Social Presence and Community in Online Courses
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 15-16, 2005
Presentation Slides


Sloan Consortium Online Workshop
Online
March 11, 2005


Title: How Can Online Be Better Than On-Ground?
Presenters: Karen Swan; Albert Ingram, Kent State University; J. Theroux.
Date & Time: March 11, 2005, 2:00 - 3:00 pm


SITE 2005
16th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
March 1-5, 2005

Title: Situated collaborative learning in ubiquitous computing environments: A case study. (Paper Presentation)
Presenters: Yimei Lin, Karen Swan & Annette Kratcoski


2005 Innovative Learning Conference
Kent State University, Kent, OH

February 25, 2005

Title: Learning with Handhelds. Does it Make a Difference?
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: February 25, 2005, 9:15-10:00 am
Presentation Slides

Title: The Changing Nature of Teaching and Learning in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: February 25, 2005, 3:15-4:00 pm


Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century
Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, TX
February 24, 2005

Title: Pedagogy 101 for Distance Learning
Presenters: Karen Swan; Bill Pelz, Herkimer County Community College, NY
Date & Time: February 24, 2005


SchoolNet Conference
https://www4.osn.state.oh.us/stateconf2005/default.jsp
Columbus, OH
February14-16, 2005

Title: Using Handheld Technology in Middle School Science
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: February 14, 2005, 1:00-2:00 pm
Presentation Slides

Title: Trends in Mobile Technology for K-12 Classrooms(panel)
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft; Mike Curtis, GoKnow, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan; Paula Jameson, Green Local Schools; Kadee Patchen, Hudson City Schools; & Karen Swan
Date & Time: February 14, 2005, 2:30-3:30 pm (Room D132)
Presentation Slides

Title: Teaching and Learning in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Karen Swan, Annette Kratcoski, & Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: February 15, 2005, 8:00-9:00 am (Room C222) 
Presentation Slides

Title: Testing Water with Technology: The Desktop Video Stream Monitoring Project
Presenters: Tom McNeal; Shawn Jones, Kent City Schools; & Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: February 15, 2005, 1:00-2:00 pm
Presentation Slides

Title: Situated Professional Development in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom
Presenters: Pat Mazzer & Karen Swan
Date & Time: February 15, 2005, 2:30-3:30 pm (Room C213)

Title: Thinking With Data
Presenters: Paula Jameson, Green Local Schools; Karen Swan, & Phil Vahey, SRI International
Date & Time: February 16, 2005, 11:00 am-12:00 pm (Room D232)


RCET's 6th Annual Research Conference
http://www.kent.edu/rcet/Conferences/6th-Annual-Research-Conference.cfm
Kent, OH
January 20-21, 2005

Title: What is There There? Studying Teaching and Learning in a Ubiquitous Computing Classroom.
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: January 21, 2005, 11:00am-12:00pm.
Presentation Slides

Title: Assessing Social Ability in a Distance Learning Program (paper presentation)
Presenters: Yimei Lin,  J. Laffey, G. Lin & P. Liu

Title: A successful story of integrating science and technology (paper presentation)
Presenters: Yimei Lin & Deb Miller, Stow Local Schools

Title: Examining interactions in ubiquitous computing environments (paper presentation)
Presenters: Karen Katz, University of Akron, Annette Kratcoski & Yimei Lin


2004 Presentations


4th Annual Michigan Handheld Computers in Education Conference
http://www.remc7.k12.mi.us/remc/handhelds.html
Holland, MI
December 1, 2004


Title: Do Handhelds Make a Difference in Learning? We Can Prove It!
Presenters: Karen Swan & Mark van 't Hooft, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University. 
Date & Time: December 1, 2004, 12:45-1:45 pm.
Presentation Slides

Title: Learning with Handhelds: Does it Make a Difference?
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University.
Date & Time: December 1, 2004, 2:00-3:00 pm
Presentation Slides


NCSS CUFA 2004
http://www.stpt.usf.edu/cufa/conference_program.html
Baltimore, MD
November 17-18, 2004

Symposium: Research with Handheld Technology: Social Studies Education and the TI-83
Chair: Michael J. Berson, University of South Florida

Paper Presentation Title: Technology and the Prospective Teacher:Using Handheld Devices in Social Studies Education
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft and Alicia Crowe, Kent State University
Date & Time: November 18, 2004 from 2:15 -3:30.


The Tenth Sloan-C Internation Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN)
www.sloan-c.org
Orlando, FL
November 12-14, 2004

Title: Computer Mediated Communications and Learning Communities
Presenters: Albert Ingram and Karen Swan
Date & Time: November 12, 2004 from 1:00 - 4:00pm

Title: Reflections and Next Steps
Presenters: M. Benke, T. Bishop, J. Sener, Karen Swan, and M. Thompson
Date & Time: November 12, 2004 from 11:00 - Noon


WCET 16th Annual Conference
http://www.conference.wcet.info/2004/
San Antonio, TX
November 10-13, 2004

Title: Clues to Improving Online Student Learning
Presenter: Rosemary Du Mont
Date & Time: November 13, 2004


AECT 2004 International Convention
(Association for Educational Communications and Technology)

Chicago, IL
October 20-24, 2004

Title: Exploring the relationship between mediated tools and student perception of interdependence in a CSCL environment.
Presenters: Yimei Lin, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University, J. Laffey & C. Yang

Title: How the requirements of an assignment influence use of social mechanisms in networked learning.
Presenters: C. Yang, J. Laffey & Yimei Lin, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University


Council for Exceptional Children, 9th Biennial Conference
Division on Developmental Disabilities
Las Vegas, NV
October 11, 2004

Title: Ubiqutious Computing in Inclusive Classrooms
Presenters: Darlene Unger, Kent State University; & Dale Cook, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University
Date & Time: October 11, 2004
Presentation Slides


The Sixth Annual Sloan-C Invited Workshop
www.sloan-c.org
Wellesley, MA
September 8-10, 2004

Title: Learning Through Knowledge Construction
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: September 8, 2004 from 1:30 - 2:00 pm

Title: Research Partnerships
Presenters: Karen Swan & Roxanne Hitlz
Date & Time: September 10 and 11, 2004 from 11:00-12:30 pm


NECC 2004
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2004/
New Orleans, LA
June 20-23, 2004


Title: The Impact of AlphaSmart's Dana TM on the Academic Success of Special Needs Students
Presenter: Mark van't Hooft
Date & Time: June 21, 2004 (invitation only to the AlphaSmart Breakfast)
Presentation Slides

Title: How are College Students Using Wireless Internet to Facilitate Learning
Presenters: Yong Lu, Hongyan Ma, and Dr. Sandra Turner (Ohio University)
Date & Time: June 21, 2004 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Title: The Effects of Ubiquitous Computing on Student Achievement
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft, Elliot Soloway, Cathie Norris, and Lynn Elder
Date & Time: Tuesday June 22, 2004 4:45-5:45 pm


America's Future Classroom: Advancing Learning with Handhelds
Oklahoma City, OK
May 25, 2004

Title: Leaders in Ubiquitous Computing
Presenters: Karen Swan and Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: May 25, 2004 at 1:45-3:30 pm
Conference Proceedings


Ohio Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference
www.ocss.org
Akron, OH
April 23-24, 2004

Title: Supporting Social Studies Leaning with the TI-83 Handheld Computer
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft and Alicia Crowe
Date & Time: Friday, April 23, 2004 at 1:40 pm

Title: Using Handheld Computers in the Social Studies
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Friday, April 23, 2004 at 4:40 pm
Presentation Slides


2004 AERA Meeting
http://www.aera.net/meeting/index.asp
San Diego, CA
April 12-16, 2004

Title: An Investigation of the Efficacy of the Studio Model in Student Achievement and Attitudes in High School Science
Presenters: Salvatore Fano & Karen Swan
Date & Time: Monday April 12, 2004 from 2:15 - 3:45 pm, Manchester Grand Hyatt, room Emma B

Title: Adaptive Presentation for Learning Styles: Reflective Online Teaching
Presenters: Linda Polhemus, Michael Danchak & Karen Swan
Date & Time: Tuesday April 13, 2004 from 10:35-12:05pm, Manchester Grand Hyatt, room Emma A

Title: Situated Technology Professional Development for Teachers: Building Professional Knowledge Through Collaborative School-University Partnerships
Panel Members: Aliya Holmes, Linda Polhemus, Sybillan Fenning, Lester Rubenfeld and Karen Swan
Date & Time: Tuesday April 13, 2004 from 2:15-3:45 pm, room Manchester Ballroom B

Title: The Road Less Traveled: Assessment Issues in the Technology-Rich Inquiry Classroom
Presenter: Margarete Juliana
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 4:05-4:45 pm in the Hyatt, Elizabeth Ballroom D, Second Level

Title: Exploring a Theoretical Model of Student Learning in Technology Rich Classrooms
Presenters: Karen Swan, Annette Kratcoski, Sebastian Diaz, Mark van 't Hooft and Margarete Juliana
Date & Time: Tuesday April 13, 2004 from 6:15-7:45 pm, Manchester Grand Hyatt, room Betsy B
Presentation Slides

Title: Taming The Beast: The Qualitative Data Analysis Process and Software Tools
Presenter: Margarete Juliana
Date & Time: Thursday, April 15, 2004 from 12:25 - 1:05 pm in the Hyatt, Elizabeth Ballroom E, Second Level

Title: Research in Social Studies Education: Integrating Handheld Technology into Social Studies Education
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft & Alicia Crowe
Date & Time: Thursday, April 15, 2004 from 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm in the Marriot. Green Room, South Tower, Third Level

Title: Classrooms Under Construction: Technology Integration Perspectives
Chair: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Friday April 16, 2004 from 8:05 - 10:15 am, Manchester Grand Hyatt, room Betsy A

Title: The Effect of Handheld Use on Student Achievement in 4th Grade Social Studies
This is part of the Paper Session: Roundtables on Handhelds and Web-based Tutoring Systems
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: Friday, April 16, 2004 at 2:15


Workforce Development and Education Student Research Conference The Ohio State University
April 28, 2004


Title: Factors that Contribute to Satisfaction and Community Development in Online Learning Environments
Presenters: Christine Overtoom, Jennifer Calvin, & Constance Wanstreet (research assistants to David Stein)
Date: April 28, 2004


Spring 2004 Sloan-C Online Learning Research Workshop
http://www.sloan-c.org/workshop/index.asp
March 22-28, 2004

Plenary Address: What are the most effective ways to design and conduct courses to develop higher order learning?
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 22 at 4:00 pm
Karen will then be facilitating a group for the week (March 22-28) working together to answer that question.


TxDLA 2004 Conference
http://www.txdla.org
Galveston Island, TX
March 29 - April 1, 2004

Sloan Panel Preview/Informal Q&A
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 30, 2004 from 4:00 -5:00 pm

Welcome and General Session Featuring Sloan Panel
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 31, 2004 from 8:45-10:45 am


T3 International Conference
http://education.ti.com/us/training/conferences/international/2004/overview.html
New Orleans, LA
March 12-14, 2004

Title: Using TI Handhelds in Social Studies Pre-Service Teacher Education
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft & Alicia Crowe
Date & Time: Saturday, March 13, 2003 at 3:30 pm in the Hyatt Regency, Toulouse Room



SITE 2004
http://www.aace.org/conf/site/default.htm
Atlanta, GA
March 1-6, 2004

Title: Linking Technology with Assessment: Are We Assessing What We Think We Are?
Presenter: Margarete Juliana
Date & Time: March 2, 2004 at 10:25 am - 10:50 am

Title: An Investigation Into Teachers' Reflective and Collaborative Practice Using Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC)
Presenter: Margarete Juliana
Date & Time: March 6, 2004 at 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference
www.ohioschoolnet.k12.oh.us/stateconf
Columbus, OH
March 1-3, 2004


Title: Getting a Handle on Handhelds
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft and Paula Jameson (Green Local Schools)

Title: Using Handheld Computers to Teach Social Studies
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft and Kadee Patchen (Hudson City Schools)


3rd European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) Research Workshop
http://www.eden.bme.hu/contents/r-net/Oldenburg/oldenburg0.html
Oldenburg, Germany
March 4-6, 2004

Title: Issues of Interface
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 4, 2004 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Title: Supporting the Development of eLearning Communities
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: March 5, 2004 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm


2003 Presentations


ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
Chicago, IL
November 13, 2003

Title: Classroom Discourse in a Technology-Rich Environment: Teacher Language Use
Presenter: Karyn Katz and Annette Kratcoski
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 2003 from 10:30 am-12:00pm


Ninth Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks
November 14-15, 2003

Title: Sloan-C Cracker Barrel Workshop
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: November 14th, 2003

Title: Divergent Thinking, Multiple Perspectives and Online Discussion
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: November 15th, 2003 from 2:45-4:00

Title: Panel Reflections and Next Steps
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: November 16th, 2003 at 11:00 am


2003 SUNY Teaching, Learning, and Technology Meeting
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 21, 2003

Title: Issues of Interface
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: November 21st, 2003 from 9:15-10:00 am


Michigan Handheld Computers Conference
Holland, MI
November 18, 2003

Title: Handheld Ancient Civilizations
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft

Title: The Dirty Dozen - 12 Lesson Plans for Integrating Handhelds into the MS Science and Math Curriculum
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft


EDUCAUSE 2003
Anaheim, CA
November 4-7, 2003

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Elizabeth Pryor
Date & Time: November 5, 2003 from 4:55-6:10 PM (Poster Session)


Fall Conference of the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications (WCET)
San Diego, CA
November 6-9, 2003

Title: Balancing the Scorecard: Setting Goals for Distance Education
Presenter: Rosemary Du Mont


RCET Conference on Handheld Technology
Kent, OH
October 10, 2003

Title: A Look at Current Research on the Effectiveness of Handhelds and Learning
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft and Sebastian Diaz


66th American Society for Information Science and Technology Annual Meeting
Long Beach, CA
October 19-22, 2003

Title: An Empirical Study of Children's Source Use for InternetSearches
Panelist: Yin Zhang
Date & Time: Monday, October 20, 2003 at 12:30 pm (poster session)


AECT - Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Anaheim, CA
October 22-26, 2003

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: October 25, 2003 from 8:00-9:15am (roundtable session)


OELMA - Ohio Educational Library Media Association
Columbus, OH
October 15-17, 2003

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Susan Andrews and Patricia Mazzer
Date & Time: October 16th from 4:00-5:00


MWERA-Mid-Western Educational Research Association
Columbus, OH
October 15-18, 2003

Title: Fair Use in Digital Environments: A Survey of Educators' Understanding and Use of Copyrighted Materials
Presenter: Sebastian Diaz & Annette Kratcoski
Date & Time: October 16, 2003 from 3:10-4:10 PM (roundtable)

Title: Exploring a Theoretical Model of Student Learning in Technology Rich Classrooms (Symposium)
Date & Time: October 16th, 2003 form 4:40-5:40 PM
The following presenters will discuss the topics listed in the order given:
Presenter: Karen Swan - Conceptualizations, Representations, and Uses:Modeling Student Learning in Technology Enriched Classrooms
Presenter: Sebastian Diaz - Theory-Based Multi-Method Approaches to Studying Student Learning in Technology Rich Contexts
Presenter: Annette Kratcoski - Authentic Intellectual Achievement in Technology-Enhanced Settings
Presenter: Karyn Katz, University of Akron, Teacher-Student Interaction in Technology-Enhanced Classrooms: A Triad of Interaction
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft - Technological Affordances for Multiple Representations of Knowledge and Their Effects on Student Learning
Presenter: Margarete Juliana - Assessment Issues in the Technology-Enhanced Classroom
Title: Technology and Literacy Learning: A National Survey
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: October 17th, 2003 from 1:50-3:10 Thurber Conference Suite


Fifth Annual Sloan-C Invited Workshops on Asynchronous Learning Networks
Olin-Badson College
Boston, MA
September 17-19, 2003


Title: Learning Effectiveness
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: September 18th, 2003 from 9:30-12:00


The Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquee (AILA)
"Multiliteracies: The Contact Zone," (http://memling.rug.ac.be/aila/)
Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
September, 2003


Title: "What Does the 'Multiliteracies' Classroom Look Like?"Paper presentation 
Presenter: William Kist
Date & Time: September 2003


19th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning
University of Wisconsin - Madison
August 2003


Title: New Directions Forum 1: Benchmarks and Milestones for Measuring Quality
Panelist: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Thursday, August 14, 2003 from 10:30 am - 3:15 pm


Summer E-Learning Academy
Nashville, TN

July 30, 2003

Title: Online Learning Effectiveness
Keynote Address: Karen Swan
Date: July 30, 2003


Ed-Media 2003  World Conference on Educational Mulitmedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Honolulu, Hawaii
June 23-28, 2003

Title: The Effectiveness of Online Learning: A Review of the Literature
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Friday, June 27 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Friday, June 27 from 6:15- 8:00 pm


NECC 2003 National Educational Computing Conference
Seattle - June 30-July 2, 2003


Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1 from 10 AM Noon

Title: Integrating Handhelds in K-12 Curriculum: The KSU PEP Research Hub
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1 from 12:30 1:30 PM


AERA American Educational Research Association
Chicago - April 21-25, 2003

Title: Building a Knowledge Building Community: Investigating the Effect of Social Presence on Interactions and Learning in Online Class Discussions
Presenters: Li-Fang Shih & Karen Swan
Date & Time: Monday, April 21 from 12:00 1:30 PM

Title: Case Studies of New Literacies Classrooms
Presenter: William Kist
Date & Time: Monday, April 21 from 4:05 5:35 PM (poster session)

Title: A Case Study of Multimedia and Internet Project Based Instruction
Discussant: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Monday, April 21 from 6:15 7:45 PM

Title: An Investigation of the Use of Handheld Computers in K-12 Classrooms
Presenters: Dale L. Cook & Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22 from 8:15 9:45 AM (poster session)

Title: Efficacy of Online Learning: What Do We Know? What Do We Need to Find Out?
Participant: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22 from 2:15 3:45 PM

Title: A Cross-Case Analysis Of Three Teachers' Experience Using Inquiry In a Technology-Rich Classroom
Presenter: Margarete Juliana
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22 from 3:05 3:45 PM

Title: Online Learning Forum: An RPInteractive Professional Development
Participant: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23 from 9:05 10:35 AM

Title: Responsible Selection: Synchronous or Asynchronous Communication Tools and Patterns of Engagement in Online Courses
Participant: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23 from 12:25 1:55 PM

Title: Building Practitioner Knowledge Through Technology Integration
Participant: Karen Swan
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23 from 3:05 3:45 PM


Interdisciplinary Research: Developing Strong Partnerships
Midwest Nursing Research Society
Grand Rapids, Michigan
April 2003

Title: Ready or Not: Nursing Student Computer Competence
Presenter: Susan Batten
Date& Time: Monday, April 7th at 9am


MIMIC - Modeling Instruction with Modern Information and Communication Technologies Project
Cleveland State University

April 5, 2003

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer.
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft
Date & Time: April 5, 2003 from 1:30 - 2:30

Title: Practical Applications of Handhelds in k-12 Classrooms
Presenter: Mark van 't Hooft
Date & Time: April 5, 2003 from 2:30 - 3:30


SITE Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 24-29, 2003

Title: Using Software To Manage The Qualitative Data Analysis Process
Presenter: Margarete Juliana

Title: Assessment Issues in Technology-Rich Learning Environments: A Cross-Case Analysis
Presenter: Margarete Juliana

Title: Practical Examples of Handheld Use in K-12 Classrooms
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft


ASCD Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
San Francisco, CA
March 8-10, 2003

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor


National Council on Rehabilitation Education
Tucson, AZ
February 13, 2003

Title:Building on-line communities
Presenter: Joe Wheaton


Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference
Columbus, OH
February 3-5, 2003



Title: The Impact of the Ohio Schools' Going Solar Project on Student Learning
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer
Presenter: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor

Title: Designing Effective Evaluations for Educational Technology Programs
Presenters: Annette Kratcoski & Sebastian Diaz

Title: Desktop Videoconferencing Via the Internet
Presenter: Thomas McNeal


RCET's 4th Annual Research Conference
Kent, OH
January 23 and 24, 2003


Keynote Address: Karen Swan, RCET Professor
Digital Technologies, Paradigm Change, and "No Child Left Behind"

Title: Literacy Remediation With At-Risk Middle School Aged Students in An Educational Technology Rich Learning Environment Using Non-traditional Text Engaging Techniques and Strategies
Presenter: Harold Jay Fannin

Title:Exploring Kindergartens' Multiple Forms of Representation in a Mapping Project in their Kindergarten Classroom and the SBC Ameritech Classroom
Presenter:Eunsook Hyun & Genevieve Davis

Title:Changes in Stakeholders' Beliefs about Integrating Technology into the Classroom after a Technology-Immersed Classroom Experience
Presenter:Margarete Juliana

Title: An Examination of Classroom Discourse in a Technology-Rich Environment, Phase I: Teacher Language Use
Presenter: Karyn Katz & Annette Kratcoski

Title:Finding New Literacy In Action
Presenter: William Kist

Title: Assessing the Intellectual Quality of Lesson Plans Acquired Through the Internet
Presenter:Joseph Micheller

Title: Children's Information Search Process on the Internet: A Quantitative Perspective
Presenter:Yin Zhang

Title: Distance Learning: Identifying Conditions That Influence Web-Based Education Outcomes
Presenter: Susan Batten & Carlos Baptista

Title: Factors and Conditions Which Enhance the Effectiveness of Distance Learning Instruction in a College Environment
Presenter: William Beasley

Title: Information Literacy for Three Underserved Ohio Populations
Presenter: Karen Bruns & Thomas Minnick

Title: Computer-Simulated Laboratory: Student Perceptions and Outcomes
Presenter: Janelle Chiasera 

Title: On-Line Learning Communities and Higher Education: A Proposal to Identify Factors Supporting Collaborative Knowledge-Building
Presenter: David Stein & Joe Wheaton

Title: Palm Education Pioneer Project
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft and Sebastian Diaz


2002 Presentations

ICCE - International Conference for Computers in Education
Auckland, New Zealand
December 3-6, 2002
Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Dale Cook


FPDC (Faculty Professional Development Center) Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
November 14, 2002


Title: Problem-Based Student Learning
Presenter: Sebastian Diaz and Albert Ingram


AECT Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Dallas, Texas
November 13-16, 2002


Title: Examining One Multi-Faceted Model of Collaboration, Support, and Dissemination
Presenter: Sebastian Diaz


First Annual Summit County Technology Conference
Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, Peninsula, OH
October 12, 2002


Title: Videoconferencing Over the Internet
Presenter: Thomas McNeal

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going
Presenter: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor

Title: Palms in the Classroom
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft


Pan American Congress of Anatomy
Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil
July 25,2002


Title: Implications of Student Learning Channel Preference for Computer Based Teaching in Medicine
Presenters: Susan WG Batten and Carlos AC Baptista, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH USA


Ed-Media 2002
Denver, Colorado
June 24-29, 2002


Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Susan Andrews

Title: Investigating Student Learning in Technology-Rich Environments
Presenter: Margarete Juliana

NECC 2002 National Educational Computing Conference
San Antonio, Texas
June 17 19, 2002


Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor and Dale L. Cook

Title: Handhelds in K-12: Reports from Palm Education Pioneer Research Hubs
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft
(other presenters) Vahey, P., Crawford, V., Slotta, J., Staudt, C., Clark, P., Soloway, E. 


MIMIC Urban Summit 2002
Cleveland State University
April 19-20, 2002


Title: Palm Education Pioneers: The First Semester
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft


SITE Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
Nashville, Tennessee
March 18-23, 2002

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenters: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor and Susan Andrews

Title: Deepening the Impact of Technology through an Inquiry Approach to Teaching and Learning: A Cross-Case Analysis of Three Teachers' Experience
Presenter: Margaret Juliana


4th Annual Multimedia Open House
Moulton Hall Learning Technologies Center Kent State University
March 15, 2002

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenters: Annette Kratcoski & Susan Andrews

Title: RCET Sponsored Research
Presenters: Elizabeth Pryor and Margarete Juliana


FETC-Florida Educational Technology Conference
Orlando, Florida
March 6-8, 2002

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Dale L. Cook


Ohio Learning Network 2002 Conference
Columbus, Ohio
March 4-5, 2002


Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenters: Elizabeth Pryor and Sebastian Diaz 


CILT Workshop Center for Innovative Learning Technologies (funded by Intel, Corp. and CILT)
Portland, Oregon
February 21, 2002

Title: Palm Education Pioneers: Lessons Learned from Ohio Teachers.
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft


Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference
Columbus, Ohio
February 3-6, 2002


Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor

Title: Evaluation of TLCF Rounds One, Two, and Three: Lessons Learned
Presenter: Annette Kratcoski

Title: Palm Education Pioneers Program: Lessons from the Field
Presenter: Mark van t Hooft with teachers Jan Kelly and Karen McClain


RCET's 3rd Annual Research Conference
Kent, OH

January 24-25, 2002

Title: How Children Find Information on the Internet: An Empirical Study and its Implications
Presenter: Yin Zhang, Assistant Professor, Library & Information Science, Kent State University

Title: Technology and Pedagogy: Changing Roles of Pedagogy in a Project-Based Learning Environment
Presenter: Teresa Franklin, Associate Professor, Instructional Technology, Ohio University

Title: Finding New Literacy In Action
Presenter: William Kist, Assistant Professor, Kent State University, Stark Campus

Title: Authentic Intellectual Work in a Technology-Rich Classroom
Presenter: Annette Kratcoski, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University

Title: Supporting Inquiry Learning in a High Tech Classroom: A Cross-Case Analysis of Three Cases
Presenter: Margarete Juliana, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University


International Reading Association
Seattle, WA
2002

Title: Scaffolding the Written Language of Deaf Students in an Online Chat Environment.
Presenters: Schirmer, B.R. and Ingram, A.L.


2001 Presentations


65th American Society for Information Science and Technology Annual Meeting
Philadelphia, PA
November 18-21, 2001

Title: Challenges to Children's research : The Road Ahead
Presenter: Yin Zhang 


AECT Association for Educational Communications & Technology
Atlanta, Georgia
November 8-10, 2001

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenters: Elizabeth (Betsy) Pryor and Margarete Juliana 


TELR Illuminating Learning with Technology
Columbus, Ohio
November 13, 2001

Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Margarete Juliana


OELMA - Ohio Educational Library Media Association
Columbus, Ohio
October 31-November 2, 2001


Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenters: Patricia Mazzer and Susan Andrews


CERTI Comprehensive Educational Restructuring & Technology Infusion Initiative
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sept 29, 2001


Title: Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been " A Vision of Where We Are Going (CD ROM presentation)
Presenter: Margarete Juliana


SITE Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
Orlando, Florida
March 5-10, 2001

Title: Teaching Science Concepts in a Technology-Rich Classroom Through Inquiry: How Does the Technology Contribute to Higher Order Thinking?
Presenter: Margarete Juliana

Title: Technology Integration and the Changing Curriculum: One Teacher's Evolutionary Process Working Within a Technology-Immersed Classroom
Presenter: Margarete Juliana and Mark van t Hooft


RCET's 2nd Annual Research Conference
Kent, OH

January 26, 2001

Title: Educators and the Paradigmatic Struggle in Teaching and Learning in a Digital Technology Reality: An Interpretive Study
Presenter: Diane Ross, The College of Wooster

Title: Students' Perceptions of the Ameritech Classroom
Presenter: Nancy Padak, Kent State University

Title: The Ameritech Classroom Experience: Two Years Later
Presenter: Jackie Peck, Kent State University

Title: Spanish in the Ameritech Classroom
Presenter: Theresa Minick, Kent State University

Title: A Graphic Online Chat Environment to Improve the Written Language of Students Who Are Deaf
Presenter: Albert Ingram, Kent State University
American Educational Research Association
Seattle, WA
2001

Title: A Graphic Online Chat Environment to Improve the Written Language of Students who are Deaf.
Presenters: Ingram, A.L and Schirmer, B.R.