Papers by Basiyr D Rodney
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Mar 29, 2021
Handbook of Research on Empowering Early Childhood Educators With Technology, 2021
Purposeful use of interactive media and technologies like robots are effective tools to support l... more Purposeful use of interactive media and technologies like robots are effective tools to support learning and development for young learners. Computer-based microworlds promote student agency and can enhance technology learning in early learners. Robotics is an established way to foster cognitive engagement and hands-on exploration that leads to learning. Playful robotics engages computational thinking and problem solving through the application of programmable robots and manipulatives. In this chapter, the authors explore the cognitive implications of playful robotics with kindergarten students. Social and emotional skills are also considered with respect to the value placed on peer collaboration. The study described in this chapter contributes to the understanding of how young children learn computational thinking and subject-area integration with robotics via play and exploration.
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 2020
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse the potential impact of the Internet of Things (I... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse the potential impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on education. IoT is more than just novel educational arrangements with new technology and networked computing devices. Taking a systems design perspective, the author argues that IoT represents a paradigm shift in the key drivers of education systems. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a conceptual analysis based on the systems thinking framework. The paper relies on a literature review as informed by prior studies in the field, social media analysis and research database articles of IoT in education. Findings The paper finds that systems thinking is a useful framework for examining IoT in education. It finds that writers on IoT in education use a number of lenses at looking at how IoT will affect education. All of these can be refined. Findings suggest that IoT technology has the potential to impact how education systems are reimagined and redesigned; that logistics of educ...
This conceptual paper analyses the potential impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on education.... more This conceptual paper analyses the potential impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on education. IoT is more than just novel educational arrangements with new technology and networked computing devices. Taking a systems design perspective, the author argues that IoT represents a paradigm shift in the key drivers of education systems. IoT flattens hierarchies, clarifies purpose around learner needs and reshapes instructional systems. IoT represents a paradigm shift in how instruction can be delivered as well as how and when formal learning occurs. Our analysis suggests that IoT technology will allow for more personalized learning arrangements as well as more responsive learning settings. The paper utilizes a content analysis of current literature on IoT in education and bolsters this with a review of IoT on social media. Findings suggest that: (1) IoT technology has the potential to impact how education systems are reimagined and redesigned; (2) that logistics of educational management and the design of learning facilities can become more responsive to student learning needs due to IoT technology; and (3) instructional delivery systems will be reconstituted by IoT technology. This article is of most value to educators, administrators, and information systems professionals. Industries of focus include k-12 education, higher education and specialized training fields. Background One pathway to begin thinking about IoT in education is to ask the question, how and from whom would I learn, if I were wearing an always-on, always listening, internet connected computer? This thought might be frightening at the outset, but it is this type of lens through which, IoT holds real promise for revolutionizing all facets of education. IoT is both a type of technology and a concept that describes new approaches to human-computer interaction. In an IoT world, learners experience personalized forms of instructional delivery and individualized forms of learning designs. A teacher or artificial intelligence tutor can view the performance metrics of each learner and can automatically assign new lessons or activities to deepen learning. Wearable emotion or cognitive sensors can communicate the frustrations, anxiety or confusion of a learner and present the teacher with recommendations of supports for each student. Learners involved with skill-development and role-play can record and playback their performance and an artificial intelligent tutor can monitor and score their execution of the skill or suggest novel ways to improve performance based on learning preferences and prior learning workstyle.
This paper describes a study of a social media knowledge community designed to induct preservice ... more This paper describes a study of a social media knowledge community designed to induct preservice teacher candidates into the unstructured domain of teaching, The goal of the analysis was to examine the development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and resilience among preservice teachers within a highly immersive entry experience course. The paper presents social media as a viable platform for developing teacher learning and development. Surveys and content analyses of curated social media content offer data for the study. Findings from the study indicate that social media learning communities provide an engaging platform for knowledge building in the case of preservice teachers.
This paper investigates the growth of State sponsored virtual schools and their role in providing... more This paper investigates the growth of State sponsored virtual schools and their role in providing for parental choice 1 in the face of limited access to high quality public education in certain areas. Furthermore this piece explores the increasing competition faced by the traditional "neighborhood school" from more centralized district based and or State sponsored virtual schools. Implications for the control of public schools remain critical to in what appears to be a struggle between centralization and decentralization that virtual schools represent. Introduction In the face of recent reports that online and hybrid learning programs are proving to be more effective than traditional face to face programs at the post secondary level (USDOE, 2009) it is not surprising that online learning is increasingly becoming a rapid growth area in education in the USA. A few recent studies also find that, online learning by itself is more effective than traditional face-to-face instruction in raising student academic performance in the areas of (Sivin-Kachala Jay and Bialo Ellen, 2009).
Conference Presentations by Basiyr D Rodney
Student-authored wiki textbooks can support both traditional writing skills and 21st century lear... more Student-authored wiki textbooks can support both traditional writing skills and 21st century learning skills like collaboration, higher-order thinking, building a learning community, and authentic writing and publishing. This paper reviews instructor and student narratives in graduate and undergraduate courses in which student-authored wiki textbooks were assigned. Instructors and students alike observed that these assignments supported students’ development of the traditional and 21st century learning skills. In addition, students reported gaining self-confidence in their research and writing skills and their professional and personal self-esteem.
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This paper examines the impact of social deficit and aims to suggest the implementation ... more Abstract
This paper examines the impact of social deficit and aims to suggest the implementation of formal instruction of moral understanding. This paper asserts that developing social capital during early childhood learning environments through to young adulthood could significantly contribute to the productivity of our society; meeting workforce expectations, increase high school and college grade point averages and completion rates, lower crime rates and create stable and safe families. Focus groups were conducted with 18 Early Childhood Education teachers who are undergraduate students. This paper draws from a series of in-depth qualitative case studies shared by the teachers during their focus groups. Supported by research conducted over two decades by scholars across academic disciplines, this paper shares cause to formally expose every child pre-K-12th grade to formal moral understanding. Finally, this paper suggests pedagogy that is instrumental in increasing social capital, decreasing social deficit and improving life chances toward positive citizenship.
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This paper examines the impact of social deficit and aims to suggest the implementation of formal instruction of moral understanding. This paper asserts that developing social capital during early childhood learning environments through to young adulthood could significantly contribute to the productivity of our society; meeting workforce expectations, increase high school and college grade point averages and completion rates, lower crime rates and create stable and safe families. Focus groups were conducted with 18 Early Childhood Education teachers who are undergraduate students. This paper draws from a series of in-depth qualitative case studies shared by the teachers during their focus groups. Supported by research conducted over two decades by scholars across academic disciplines, this paper shares cause to formally expose every child pre-K-12th grade to formal moral understanding. Finally, this paper suggests pedagogy that is instrumental in increasing social capital, decreasing social deficit and improving life chances toward positive citizenship.
This paper examines the impact of social deficit and aims to suggest the implementation of formal instruction of moral understanding. This paper asserts that developing social capital during early childhood learning environments through to young adulthood could significantly contribute to the productivity of our society; meeting workforce expectations, increase high school and college grade point averages and completion rates, lower crime rates and create stable and safe families. Focus groups were conducted with 18 Early Childhood Education teachers who are undergraduate students. This paper draws from a series of in-depth qualitative case studies shared by the teachers during their focus groups. Supported by research conducted over two decades by scholars across academic disciplines, this paper shares cause to formally expose every child pre-K-12th grade to formal moral understanding. Finally, this paper suggests pedagogy that is instrumental in increasing social capital, decreasing social deficit and improving life chances toward positive citizenship.