Using Qualitative Research to Assess Teaching and Learning in Technology-Infused TILE Classrooms

This chapter describes the results of an assessment project whose purpose was to improve the faculty‐development program for instructors who teach in technology‐infused TILE (Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage) classrooms at the University of Iowa. Qualitative research methods were critical for (1)...

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Published in:New directions for teaching and learning 2014-03, Vol.2014 (137), p.17-26
Main Authors: Van Horne, Sam, Murniati, Cecilia Titiek, Saichaie, Kem, Jesse, Maggie, Florman, Jean C., Ingram, Beth F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assessment
Classroom Design
Classrooms
Faculty Development
Instructional Effectiveness
Instructional Improvement
Interaction
Iowa
Learner Engagement
Learning
Learning Activities
Professional development
Qualitative Research
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching
Technology Integration
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Summary:This chapter describes the results of an assessment project whose purpose was to improve the faculty‐development program for instructors who teach in technology‐infused TILE (Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage) classrooms at the University of Iowa. Qualitative research methods were critical for (1) learning about how students and instructors interacted in these new learning spaces and (2) improving faculty development to ensure that instructors could design and implement effective learning activities in the TILE environment.
ISSN:0271-0633
1536-0768
DOI:10.1002/tl.20082