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Teacher Education and Professional Development

2016

Conference

Murray State University

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Technology Use In Secondary Chemistry And Physics Classrooms In Kentucky, Justin M. Elswick Nov 2016

Technology Use In Secondary Chemistry And Physics Classrooms In Kentucky, Justin M. Elswick

Posters-at-the-Capitol

As the presence of technology grows, so does its importance and usefulness to chemistry and physics education. This study focused on how technology is being used in secondary chemistry and physics classrooms across Kentucky and its perceived classroom effects. Using SurveyMonkey, 74 secondary chemistry and physics teaches in 34 Kentucky school districts were asked about the kinds of technology they used in their classrooms and in what way(s) they used technology. The survey response was 23% (N=17). Survey results indicated that teachers used videos, various apps and websites, cell phones, tablets, lab aids, and SMARTboards in their classrooms. Teachers reported …


Insta-Argument: Argumentative Writing Through A New Literacies Approach, Devan A. Wiser Apr 2016

Insta-Argument: Argumentative Writing Through A New Literacies Approach, Devan A. Wiser

Scholars Week

Through the use of new literacies, participants will engage in the beginning process of teaching argumentative writing through an Instagram graphic organizer.