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JOURNAL FOR COMPUTING TEACHERS (JCT)

(formerly the Journal for Computer Science Education)

Fall Issue, 2009

Editor: 

John T. Thompson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Buffalo State College
Computer Information Systems Department
Chase 208
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
E-mail: thompsjt@buffalostate.edu


Table of Contents:

Notes from the Editor
SIGCT President’s Message
Papers


Notes from the Editor…

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John Thompson

Hello. Here is our fourth issue of the online Journal for Computing Teachers. We again are fortunate to have a large issue - 11 contributions.

Everyone is reminded that we have our own ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) - 1943-9725 - for the Journal for Computing Teachers. An ISSN is accepted in the publishing industry as a way to identify serial publications. The journal’s status is enhanced by having an ISSN.

We want to give a "shout out" to our valiant and hard working Editorial Review Board members. They contribute their time and expertise in making sure the peer review process is done in a timely and professional manner. The members continue providing a critical "behind the scenes" service. The names of our current Editorial Review Board members are included in this issue. Please contact me if you are interested in being on the Board and/or want more information.

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SIGCT President’s Message

Preface to Journal for Computing Teachers (Fall 2009)
Stephen Rainwater

It is my pleasure to invite you to explore the new articles comprising the fall 2009 issue of the Journal for Computing Teachers (JCT)...the purpose of which is to promote the sharing and dissemination of information focused on teaching about computing. The high quality papers herein are from a wide range of authors and represent a various subjects significant to educators at all levels. Our authors’ works deserve not only our appreciation but also by all those impacted by educational technology. It is only with sustained top quality research such as that included in this JCT edition that the dynamic field of educational technology will expand and have an even greater influence on teaching and learning. Indisputably, the more quality research that is done and published, the more that is known about how to productively teach about technology at all levels of education.

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Papers

The fall 2009 issue of JCT has super information about computing. Simply click on the links below to go to the papers. All papers are PDF documents.

Peer Reviewed

Using Mobile Learning to Teach Reading to Ninth-Grade Students
Lucianne Brown, Governors State University

The Use of Flash Technology in Distance Learning
Xiaoli Huan, Troy University

A Teacher's Tool for the Improvement of Curriculum in an Introductory Computer Course in K-12 Education
Marcos Pinto, NYC College of Technology (CUNY)
Hsinrong Wei, Baruch College (CUNY)
Xiaowen Zhang, College of Staten Island (CUNY)

Effective Strategies for Integrating Technology and the Tools of Web 2.0 in the Curriculum When Limited by Budget, Infrastructure, and Shelf Life
Sharon Anne O’Connor-Petruso, City University of New York at Brooklyn College
Barbara Rosenfeld, City University of New York at Brooklyn College

From the Field (editor reviewed)

It’s Not about the Tool: Why Online Student Collaboration Should Focus on State Standards
Sean Capelle, Seminole County Public Schools

Using Introductory Programming Tools to Teach Programming Concepts: A Literature Review
Tebring Daly, Collin College

30 Years of Logo
Bill Glass, Terrapin Software

Effectively Using Technology to Prepare for Standardized Testing
Kate Matthews, Fayette County Public School System

Application of the 5E Instructional Model to a Mobile Learning Environment
Veronica McGowan, Delaware Valley College

Rich Media for All
Rachel Sale, Lincoln University of Missouri

Integration of Technology: Reaching Clarity through Convergence
Aron Sterling, Fairfax County Public Schools

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