Based on requirements to promote for reflective practice, both CAEP and edTPA suggest adding a vi... more Based on requirements to promote for reflective practice, both CAEP and edTPA suggest adding a video component to clinical practice. This qualitative pilot study evaluated Swivl as that potential recording technological device for clinical practice. During a clinical practice cycle at a private university in the southeastern region of the US and in partnership with public school districts, teacher candidates piloted Swivl technology. Summative data were collected and researchers triangulated the data to identify emergent themes. Researchers discussed specific strengths and challenges in the use of the Swivl device and provided insights on the viability of this technology's potential use in teacher education preparation.
iPads are being used in a variety of education contexts; however, there have been limited researc... more iPads are being used in a variety of education contexts; however, there have been limited research studies conducted. Thus, there is an opportunity for a marriage between iPad use in education and research. Based on the outcomes from a research study presented at SITE 2013, this best practices presentation will provide an opportunity for participants to explore new apps and share integration strategies.
This case study examined ways elementary school students from diverse populations (minorities and... more This case study examined ways elementary school students from diverse populations (minorities and children from low socioeconomic status environments) were included in a talent development program, and determined if that inclusion proved to be beneficial for gifted identification. With intentional regard for the idea of talent development, this study sought to uncover the nuts and bolts of one district's effort to create a program for young elementary school students (K-3). This investigation used interviews, a focus group, document reviews, and standardized achievement measures to study how the talent development program for underrepresented students was created and implemented. A synthesis of data showed that the program resulted in the gifted identification of fourteen out of twenty-eight students by third grade from the program. x The results of the study have important implications for educators desiring researched based strategies for increasing student diversity in their elementary gifted programming. This study suggests that an action decision has to be made by policy makers about those underrepresented in the gifted process or the inequities that have beleaguered the gifted field since the beginning will ensue. Lessons learned from the program are shared to inform practice. A commitment to developing talent in early elementary school students from diverse low socioeconomic backgrounds is a viable option and should be pursued and encouraged.
Based on requirements to promote for reflective practice, both CAEP and edTPA suggest adding a vi... more Based on requirements to promote for reflective practice, both CAEP and edTPA suggest adding a video component to clinical practice. This qualitative pilot study evaluated Swivl as that potential recording technological device for clinical practice. During a clinical practice cycle at a private university in the southeastern region of the US and in partnership with public school districts, teacher candidates piloted Swivl technology. Summative data were collected and researchers triangulated the data to identify emergent themes. Researchers discussed specific strengths and challenges in the use of the Swivl device and provided insights on the viability of this technology's potential use in teacher education preparation.
iPads are being used in a variety of education contexts; however, there have been limited researc... more iPads are being used in a variety of education contexts; however, there have been limited research studies conducted. Thus, there is an opportunity for a marriage between iPad use in education and research. Based on the outcomes from a research study presented at SITE 2013, this best practices presentation will provide an opportunity for participants to explore new apps and share integration strategies.
This case study examined ways elementary school students from diverse populations (minorities and... more This case study examined ways elementary school students from diverse populations (minorities and children from low socioeconomic status environments) were included in a talent development program, and determined if that inclusion proved to be beneficial for gifted identification. With intentional regard for the idea of talent development, this study sought to uncover the nuts and bolts of one district's effort to create a program for young elementary school students (K-3). This investigation used interviews, a focus group, document reviews, and standardized achievement measures to study how the talent development program for underrepresented students was created and implemented. A synthesis of data showed that the program resulted in the gifted identification of fourteen out of twenty-eight students by third grade from the program. x The results of the study have important implications for educators desiring researched based strategies for increasing student diversity in their elementary gifted programming. This study suggests that an action decision has to be made by policy makers about those underrepresented in the gifted process or the inequities that have beleaguered the gifted field since the beginning will ensue. Lessons learned from the program are shared to inform practice. A commitment to developing talent in early elementary school students from diverse low socioeconomic backgrounds is a viable option and should be pursued and encouraged.
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