The Role of Digital Resources in
Changing Teaching Practices in STEM Educators
Shelley C. KurlandInstructional Designer,
County College of Morris
Doctoral Candidate, Montclair State University
Co-AuthorDave Liam JohnstonDoctoral Candidate,
Montclair State University
TECHNOLOGY
WHY?
CAN IT?
HOW?
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S T E M
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Purpose of StudyExamine whether introducing relevant digital
resources into an educator’s lesson could help change one’s teaching approach
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Digital ResourcesGames
Blogs/Discussion
ForumsWebsite
sVideosSocial Media
Apps Simulations
Theories:Theory of HabitusSocial Constructivist Theory of Learning
TechnologicalPedagogical ContentKnowledge
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Study Instruments
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Role of Digital Resources in Changing Teaching Practice in
STEM EducatorsFocus: 21st Century
Skills: Communication
Collaboration Problem Solving Critical Thinking
Activity Design Focus on Learning
Expected Outcomes: Faculty & Student
Technology Enhances, Not Drives Teaching
AbstractThe U.S. government has tasked the education force to prepare our students for the 21st century workforce by focusing on STEM programs and developing STEM teachers. Thus the success and failure of students in STEM courses and programs are under tremendous scrutiny. One of the goals of this study to work with STEM teachers to incorporate technology and learner-centered learning approaches to encourage participation and contribution from the learners. Another goal of this study is to identify reasons for resistance to change in teaching practice.
Theories & Framework Theory of Habitus
Social Constructivist Theory of Learning
TPACK
Transformative Teaching Approach
Shifts from“Lecture-Focused”
to “Active-Learning Focused”
Results: Barriers: Tech-Based & Non-
Tech Based Change in Teaching Approach &
View of Teaching Increase in Student
Engagement Increase Engagement via Pair
or Small Group Work All participants reported using
a wider variety of instructional techniques
All participants responded that they are either highly or
extremely likely to continue to use digital resources in their
lessons
Results: Visual MapDepicts the overlaps between the 5 qualitative themes and 3 quantitative constructs.
Study: Six Novice Faculty Members:
Marcus (Engineering) Maria (Bio/Chem) Fiona (Bio/Chem)
Christian (Ex. Science) Catherine (Bio/Chem)
Tina (Nursing)
Study Instruments: Pre/Post-Study
Surveys Post-Study Interview Planning/Reflection
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