Teachers' Perceptions about Usability of a Case Library

Autor/inn/en	Jonassen, David; Erdelez, Sanda
Titel	Teachers' Perceptions about Usability of a Case Library
Quelle	In: Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 22 (2006) 2, S.67-74 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1040-2454
Schlagwörter	Technology Integration; Educational Technology; Teaching Methods; Teacher Attitudes; User Satisfaction (Information); Case Studies; Case Method (Teaching Technique); Electronic Libraries; Instructional Design; Questionnaires; Teacher Education Curriculum; Information Technology; Personal Narratives; Computer Software Evaluation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lehrerverhalten; Benutzerfreundlichkeit; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Case method; Fallmethode; Digitale Bibliothek; Elektronische Bibliothek; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Fragebogen; Informationstechnologie; Erlebniserzählung; Softwareanalyse
Abstract	Rather than learning and then applying theory to the solution of problems, learners can be provided with stories about others' experiences while designing classroom instruction. However, the usability of case-libraries has not been documented with teachers. In this study, students accessed a case-library of technology integration stories (http://kite.missouri.edu) while developing a technology integration plan. We compared student use and perceptions with their use of the ERIC clearinghouse, with which they were all familiar. Naturally, teachers varied in their perceptions and uses of the case library. Teachers most liked the authentic nature of the stories as information sources. The most consistent problem was the novelty of the environment. Some teachers also wanted to access the materials described in the stories. Successful integration of case libraries into learning activities will require an orientation to the effective use of cases and the environment itself. (Contains 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10