Papers by Cynthia Sistek-Chandler
The Emergent Role of the MOOC Instructor:A Qualitative Study of Trends Toward Improving Future Practice
International journal on e-learning, 2015
Adoption of Innovation: The Road to Implementation of a Learning Management System
Exploring Online Learning through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods. Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning (AMDL) Book Series
IGI Global eBooks, 2020
Joshua Elliott is a contributing author, The Importance of Social Presence and Strategies for Inc... more Joshua Elliott is a contributing author, The Importance of Social Presence and Strategies for Incorporating It Into an Online Course, Chapter 5. Exploring online learning through the lens of synchronous and asynchronous instructional methods can be beneficial to the online instructor and to the course designer. Understanding the underlying theoretical foundation is essential to justify both types of instructional pedagogies. Learning theory as it applies to online environments encompasses myriad techniques and practices. Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods is an essential scholarly book that provides relevant and detailed research on the applications of synchronous and asynchronous instructional pedagogies and discusses why they are critical to the design and implementation of contemporary online courses. Featuring an array of topics such as student engagement, adaptive learning, and online instruction, this book is ideal for online instructors, instructional designers, curriculum developers, course designers, academicians, administrators, e-learning professionals, researchers, and students.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/education-books/1063/thumbnail.jp
Teacher Leaders: Voices From Teachers on Special Assignment
Proceedings of the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting
Interactive Learning: Taxonomy for Application and Analysis in Online Environments
“We Don't Need No Stinking Badges” Wait! What?Certifications & Badges for the Adoption of New Innovations
This study presents a qualitative analysis of data to help understand online teacher presence, se... more This study presents a qualitative analysis of data to help understand online teacher presence, self-perceptions, and experiences of faculty who are teaching online at a large adult learner University. Online programs have been designed to facilitate high quality teaching for this population by combining elements of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. In this study, instructors were asked to describe their online teacher presence and experiences. Focus groups were conducted with faculty participants online to capture their voices. Transcripts from participants' comments were analyzed qualitatively using a phenomenological method of inquiry. This analysis resulted in a narrative integration of significant statements, formulated meanings, and a cluster of themes. Themes centered around being present, making a positive impact, establishing connections with students, and related a sense of power through interactive dynamics. These themes described behaviors that resulted i...
Exploring Online Learning Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods, 2020
Teaching and learning in the online environment are challenging. Students and instructors must em... more Teaching and learning in the online environment are challenging. Students and instructors must employ technological tools and strategies to be successful. Merely having a computer and software does not equate to being technologically literate in the 21st century world of work. Learning how to incorporate virtual reality games, webcams, video conferencing, and brainstorming platforms such as Padlet, Bubbl.us, Zoom, Twitter, Instagram, interactive whiteboards, chat rooms, YouTube, and screencasting videos is encouraged. Polleverywhere, Socrative, and Flubaroo are a few assessments to investigate interest by examining the world of synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. The digital natives of today's classrooms are the future employees of tomorrow's real-life world of work; therefore, organizations must take control of the situation and prepare workers to meet future job demands. The question of how to do so effectively will be answered in this chapter.
To HTML or Not to HTML
EJ588176 - To HTML or Not to HTML?.
Moodling Masters of Ed Tech: Best Practices for Online and Blended Learning
This chapter will provide an overview of mindset and discuss how mindset can assist in decision m... more This chapter will provide an overview of mindset and discuss how mindset can assist in decision making and serve as a catalyst for changing perceptions that influence outcomes. Mindset is based on three theoretical foundations: 1) cognitive psychology, 2) social psychology and leadership, and 3) positive psychology. The act of applying mindset theory impacts decisions and decision making. Mindset has the ability to make changes and develop new paradigms for thinking. Strategies for applying growth mindset and how to avoid a fixed mindset will be offered to the reader. Along with the issue of motivation, mindset will also be discussed.
Parents as Partners in the Special Education Process
Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for the Inclusive Classroom, 2000
Interactive Learning: Taxonomy for Application and Analysis in Online Environments
Handbook of Research on Active Learning and the Flipped Classroom Model in the Digital Age, 2000
Teacher Education programs worldwide are engaging in a digital conversation around best practices... more Teacher Education programs worldwide are engaging in a digital conversation around best practices for supporting and teaching teacher candidates in the creation of digital content for a 21st century blended classroom. This chapter examines the status of teacher preparation in technology and explores current trends for instructors of the NextGen educator. Further the authors share how 21 Century Skills and global competencies among pre-service teachers can be applied in an online learning environment in teacher education programs.
Brief blog post on the topic, What is a learning management system and why should educators care ... more Brief blog post on the topic, What is a learning management system and why should educators care about the LMS, the CMS (Content Management System) or other instructional management systems? Educators need to open the Digital Door to developing an online presence for their classroom and for delivering content.
Portals: Creating lifelong campus citizens
Converge Magazine, Jan 1, 2000
To HTML or Not to HTML?.
Converge, Jan 1, 1999
EJ588176 - To HTML or Not to HTML?.
A mixed methods study on CBAM and the adoption of thin client computers by adolescents
A mixed methodology design identified which of the 7 stages of concern students passed through an... more A mixed methodology design identified which of the 7 stages of concern students passed through and why some students adopted the innovation more readily than others. The Change Facilitator Stages of Concern Questionnaire, a modified version of CBAM, was used to collect ...
Learning Portals for Education and Beyond.
Converge, Jan 1, 2001
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Papers by Cynthia Sistek-Chandler
The new supplemental curriculum provides for lessons to be introduced during the 2016-2017 school year, and will focus on defensive cyber security basics that could be used as a collaborative pilot program in local San Diego middle and high schools. One sample unit would be introduced into the curriculum.
This instruction is subject to continuous improvement by future cohorts, and is meant to bridge the educational gap and prepare students to participate in Capture the Flag (CTF) events, certification, or to encourage degree work at a community college. Long-range employment plans could be a goal as well. S. Fleisher/J. Hearn