Technology

Significance: Touchscreen-based, multimodal graphics represent an area of increasing research in digital access for individuals with blindness or visual impairments; yet, little empirical research on the effects of screen size on graphical exploration exists. This work probes if and whenmore screen area is necessary in supporting a patternmatching task.

Author/Presenter:

Jennifer L. Tennison

Zachary S. Carril

Nicholas A. Giudice

Jenna L. Gorlewicz

Lead Organization(s):

Saint Louis University (SLU)

University of Maine (UMaine)

Year:

2018

Short Description:

The current study investigates two questions: (1) Do screen size and grid density impact a user's accuracy on pattern-matching tasks? (2) Do screen size and grid density impact a user's time on task?

Resource(s):

[OVS] Comparing_Haptic_Pattern_Matching_on_Tablets_PDFA.pdf

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The Impact of Teacher Gender on Girls’ Performance on Programming Tasks in Early Elementary School

Engineering

Technology

Elementary

Aim/Purpose: The goal of this paper is to examine whether having female robotics teachers positively impacts girls’ performance on programming and robotics tasks.

Background: Women continue to be underrepresented in the technical STEM fields such as engineering and computer science. New programs and initiatives are needed to engage girls in STEM beginning in early childhood. The goal of this work is to explore the impact of teacher gender on young children’s mastery of programming concepts after completing an introductory robotics program.

Author/Presenter:

Amanda Sullivan

Marina Umaschi Bers

Lead Organization(s):

Tufts University

Year:

2018

Short Description:

The goal of this paper is to examine whether having female robotics teachers positively impacts girls’ performance on programming and robotics tasks.

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Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3

Author/Presenter:

Julie Sarama

Douglas Clements

Natalie Nielsen

Maria Blanton

Nancy Romance

Mark Hoover

Carolyn Staudt

Arthur Baroody

Christine McWayne

Catherine McCulloch

Year:

2018

Short Description:

This brief draws on research supported by the National Science Foundation to highlight important considerations for educators and others who design and provide STEM educational experiences for young children.

Resource(s):

DRK12-Early-STEM-Learning-Brief.pdf

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Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education 2019 International Computing Education Research; Toronto, ON, Canada

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:22pm

Event Date:

Mon, 08/12/2019 (All day) to Wed, 08/14/2019 (All day)

Sponsoring Organization:

Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE)

Associated Dates and Deadlines:

To learn more, visit https://sigcse.org/sigcse/events/icer.

Event Type:

Conference

Discipline / Topic:

Technology

Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education 2019 SIGCSE Global Conference; Chengdu, China

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:19pm

Event Date:

Fri, 05/17/2019 (All day) to Sun, 05/19/2019 (All day)

Sponsoring Organization:

Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE)

Associated Dates and Deadlines:

To learn more, visit https://sigcse.org/sigcse/events/global.

Event Type:

Conference

Discipline / Topic:

Technology

Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education 2019 SIGCSE Technical Symposium; Minneapolis, MN

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:14pm

Event Date:

Wed, 02/27/2019 (All day) to Sat, 03/02/2019 (All day)

Sponsoring Organization:

Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE)

Associated Dates and Deadlines:

To learn more, visit https://sigcse2019.sigcse.org/.

Event Type:

Conference

Discipline / Topic:

Technology

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2019 SITE International Conference; Las Vegas, NV

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:11pm

Event Date:

Mon, 03/18/2019 (All day) to Fri, 03/22/2019 (All day)

Sponsoring Organization:

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

To learn more, visit http://site.aace.org/conf/.

DRK-12 Presenters:

Nick Lux, Shannon Willoughby, Bryce Hughes, Brock LaMeres, Elaine Westbrook, and Barrett Frank, Montana State University

Event Type:

Conference

Discipline / Topic:

Technology

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) 81st Annual Conference; Kansas City, MO

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:08pm

Event Date:

Wed, 03/27/2019 (All day) to Sat, 03/30/2019 (All day)

Sponsoring Organization:

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)

Associated Dates and Deadlines:

To learn more, visit https://www.iteea.org/Activities/Conference/ITEEA_Conference_2019.aspx#tabs.

Event Type:

Conference

Discipline / Topic:

Technology

International Society for Technology in Education 2019 ISTE Annual Conference and Exposition; Philadelphia, PA

Submitted by cadre-admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:03pm

Event Date:

Sun, 06/23/2019 (All day) to Wed, 06/26/2019 (All day)

Sponsoring Organization:

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

To learn more, visit https://conference.iste.org/2019.

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