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Edited by Diane McGrath, Kansas State University

formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education

A Study of the Impact of Teacher Training in Using Internet Resources for Mathematics and Science Instruction

 David K. Pugalee
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Rich Robinson
Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)

Abstract

This study examines the impact of training in the use of Internet applications with graduate education students. Students were trained in the use of database sites such as CIESIN as well as the use of other math and science resources. Emphasis was given to the use of such resources in the instructional design process. Pre- and postintervention survey comparisons show that the training was effective in changing participants' skill using the Internet (t = 3.303) and their skill designing lessons and applications using the Internet (t = 5.108). Qualitative data indicates that these teachers view the Internet as a powerful educational resource and that they valued the hands-on opportunities afforded during this course.

Contributors

David Pugalee is an assistant professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His interests include the study of mathematical literacy, particularly the role of technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Rich Robinson is manager of user services for the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network. His interests include census data and public policy. (Address: Dr. David K. Pugalee, Dept. of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education, 9201 University City Blvd., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC; dkpugale@email.uncc.edu.)

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