Practitioner Research
In the Practitioner Research section, ITS-Center participants who are science and mathematics teachers in Grades 7 - 16 share the results of their research projects in which they have investigated the impact of the implementation of information technology to teach science and mathematics in their classrooms. ITS Practitioner Research papers go through several rounds of internal review. Practitioner Research connects the goals of the Center directly to the classroom.
ITS-PR-2003-1 The Impact of Microscopic Technology and Animal Behavior Studies on Scientific Attitude by Debra D. Horton, St. Joseph High School, Victoria ISD. Paper presented February 7, 2003 at the Educational Research Exchange (ERE) ITS Center Symposia Series: Research about Community-Centered Learning Environments and March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Biology Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-2 Improving Student Attitudes in Science: Using Information Technology in an Inquiry Based Study on Animal Behavior by Roberta Young, Gunn Junior High, Arlington ISD. Paper presented February 7, 2003 at the Educational Research Exchange (ERE) ITS Center Symposia Series: Research about Learner-Centered Learning Environments. (Cohort I: Biology Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-3 Professional Development Experiences Using IT to Motivate Teacher Use of Technology in Science by Nedaro Bellamy, Houston ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Biology Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-4 Using Visualization in High School Physics by Esther G. Buckley, Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School, Laredo ISD and Douglas L. Marvin, Bryan High School, Bryan ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Math/Physics Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-5 Results of Student Survey on Effectiveness of Technology by Laura Forsyth, Bryan ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Environmental Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-6 Information Technology and Learning Styles: The Effect of Molecular Visualization on the Conceptual Understanding of Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Visual Learners by Pamela Rodgers, Azle High School, Azle ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Chemistry Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-7 Using Graphing Calculators to Improve Students’ Achievement by Hossin Shirvani, Hearne Middle School, Hearne ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Math/Physics Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-8 The Effectiveness of Linear Multimedia on the Academic Achievement of High School Chemistry Students by Barry Sieber, Conroe ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Chemistry Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-9 Female Students’ Performance On and Preference For Computer-delivered vs. Scantron Tests by Lisa Stinson, St. Agnes Academy, Houston, TX and G. Donald Allen, Mathematics, Texas A&M University. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Math/Physics Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-10 The Impact on Student Attitudes in Science of an Inquiry Based Study on Animal Behavior by Roberta Young, Gunn Junior High, Arlington ISD. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Biology Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2003-11 Grizzly Bears, Evolution, and Critical Thinking: Analyzing the Impact of a Scaffolding IT for Teaching Biology by Wendee N. Holtcamp, Biology, Texas A&M University; Lawrence R. Griffing, Biology, Texas A&M University; and Jane Packard, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University. Paper presented March 1, 2003 at the Southwest AETS Regional Conference. (Cohort I: Biology Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2005-1 Visualizations in Thermodynamics: Student Conceptual Understanding of Particulate Behavior Utilizing Animations and Simulation by Mary Jane Head, Foster High School, Lamar Consolidated ISD, June 2005. (Cohort II: Team; (PDF) |
ITS-PR-2005-2 Monitoring Eighth Grade Graphical Representations During a Yearlong Environmental Study by Denise Gordon, Fort Worth ISD, June 2005. (Cohort II: Team; (PDF) |
