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Len Annetta
| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SCIENCE EDUCATION Math, Science and Technology Education 326-H Poe Hall, Campus Box 7801 Raleigh, NC 27695-7801 Phone: 919.513.1286 FAX: 919.515.1063 email: len_annetta@ncsu.edu website: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~lannett/ |
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Education
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
M.A.T., Salisbury University (MD)
B.S., Salisbury University (MD)
Research Areas
Serious Games
Distance Learning
Research Description
Current research is in the feasibility of video games as a supplement to science instruction. By allowing teachers to author video games using the latest game engine and 3D modeling, it is hypothesized teachers will integrate technology into their instruction in a more meaningful and inquiry-based manner. Furthermore, through Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, the 3D, Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) by which the video games are created can be modified to support multiuser, synchronous, online distance learning.
Courses Taught
• EMS 203 (Introduction to Science Teaching)
• EMS 373 (Undergraduate Technology Tools)
• EMS 375 (Science Teaching Methods I)
• EMS 495 (Senior Seminar in Science Education)
• EMS 521 (Graduate Science Teaching Methods I)
• EMS 573 (Graduate Technology Tools)
• EMS 594 (Introduction to 3D Multi user Online role Playing Games)
Current Projects
DELTA IDEA (2005) $16,096
"IGNITE (Integrating Gaming Networks In Teacher Education)"
North Carolina Office of the President e-Learning Initiative (2005) $75,349
"Growing Teachers in Rural North Carolina"
National Science Foundation Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers [ITEST] (2005-2008) $1,199,000
"HI FIVES: Highly Interactive Fun Internet Virtual Environments in Science"
Recent Publications
• Annetta, L.A., & Shymansky, J.A. (in press) The Effect Three Distance Education Strategies have on Science Learning for Rural Elementary School Teachers In A Professional Development Project. Journal of Research in Science Teaching
• Annetta, L.A., Slykhuis, D.A., & Wiebe, E. (in press) Evaluating Gender Differences of Attitudes and Perceptions Toward PowerPoint™ for Preservice Science Teachers. Journal of Learning, Media, and Technology
• Slykhuis, D.A., Wiebe, E., & Annetta, L.A. (in press) Effects of Computer Graphics on Eyetracking. Journal of Science Education and Technology
• Annetta, L.A., & Minogue, J. (2004) The Effect Teaching Experience has on Perceived Effectiveness of Interactive Television as a Distance Education Model for Elementary Science Teacher’s Professional Development: Another Digital Divide? Journal of Science Education and Technology, 13 (4), 485-494
• Annetta, L. A. (2004) CTLSilhouette: An online tool for assessment and evaluation. School Science and Mathematics, 104(4), 179-1983
