National Publication Abstracts

 

Title: An Investigation of Using the Visual and Performing Arts as a Means to Teach Arithmetic and Geometric Patterns

Author: Darcee Rothe

Abstract: The study sought to determine if the integration of the visual and performing arts in a mathematics classroom would increase the understanding of arithmetic and geometric patterns. The results suggested that both methods ofinstruction had similar effects on the understanding of mathematical patterns, but that the group who was instructed using art integration made more mathematical connections within the study tasks.

Title: An Investigation of Teacher Change within an Intensvie Art and Technology Integration Project

Author:   Karli Schlenker

Abstract: The study examined teacher change using surveys, videotapes of teaching episodes, and classroom observations. The results suggested that the professional development facilitated by the project did encourage teachers to initate personal changes related to constructivist activities, interdisciplinary teaching, and art and technology integration.

Title: Perspectives on the Use of the Internet in Art Classrooms

Author:   Donalyn Heise, Neal Grandgenett

Abstract: The article describes the potential of various innovative applications of the Internet within the Art Classroom, and reports on the positive perceptions of teachers who have been using technology to facilitate art related curriculum goals, and discipline based art education.

Title: Prairie connections: Creating constructivist teaching and learning environments in K-12 classrooms

Author:   Kathy Coufal, Neal Grandgenett, Neal Topp, and Elliott Ostler Conference, Newcastle University, Australia, 1997.

Abstract:  The article overviews the curriculum integration model established by the Community Discovered Project, and describes its relationship to current educational theories based in constructivism and problem based learning.

Title: Internet Education: Reform or false panacea?

Author: Sherwood A. Dowling

Abstract: The paper reviewed educational television and distance learning, introduced constructivist pedagogy, and described NMAA projects that incorporated a new model of educational telecomputing.

Title: Incorporating an educational model into the delivery of museum education.

Author: Sherwood A. Dowling

Abstract: The paper described the evolution of NMAA's virtual museum, introduced the New Media Learning Environments project, the museum's ongoing collaboration with k-12 educators, and the changes in museum presentation of online information that have been influenced by this interaction.

Title: Program links sculpture and technology.

Author: Sherwood A. Dowling

Abstract: Information piece describing The Community Discovered summer workshop and a public sculpture activity.

Title: The Community Discovered: An early review of one U.S. Department of Education challenge grant.

Author: Sherwood A. Dowling

Abstract: The paper introduced The Community Discovered, reviewed innovation diffusion literature and compared project progress with identified factors for success.

Title: Creating Interaction in an Online Distance Learning Activity.

Author: Donalyn Heise

Abstract: The article describes lessons learned from the distance education activities related to the Community Discovered Project. Experiences are discussed related to such project activities as the ConferNet 1999 online student conference, the development of electronic Special Interest Groups, and project listserv and online course initiatives.