Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich
Biographic Data
| ID | 1322086 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anne |
| FAMILY NAME | Ottenbreit-Leftwich |
| SIGNATURE | OTTENBREIT-LEFTWICH A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indiana University Bloomington |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4055-314X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Pathways to inclusive early childhood computational thinking education
This study investigates the integration of computational thinking (CT) into early elementary literacy, focusing on kindergarten to second grade students, using multiple representations to understand their ideas of CT. Through clinical task-based interviews with 12 students, we found that concrete manipulatives, pictorial/graphical representations, and language-based strategies were key to facilitating CT comprehension. The findings indicate no si…
Advancing Equity and Access
Over the past 20 years, there has been a concentrated effort on expanding K–12 pathways, experiences, and access in computer science education (CSEd). Computer science (CS) is a multifaceted discipline within education, and the current emphasis in education policy has focused on how to expand access for K–12 students in CSEd that will lead to increased innovation and bring new participants into the United States labor economy. Industry partners h…
Exploring Teacher and Student Stereotypes in a Gender-Inclusive Secondary Computer Science Program
Computational thinking practices
The primary goals of this research were to investigate the development of computational thinking (CT) skills among elementary students and to identify areas for improvement in their CT practices. Empirical investigations, accomplished in a learner-centered, problem-based learning curriculum for sixth-graders, sought to examine student proficiency in CT practices by analyzing programs developed by students. A total of 30 students participated in t…
Case-Based Learning
Current Experiences and Factors of Future Enrollment in Computer Science for High School Students
How to change a state
Computer science education has been making dramatic increases in recent years. Across the US, different states are advancing computer science education through different policies. However, as a state makes choices to advance computer science education, it is critical to consider how these policies will broaden participation in computing (BPC). Many have indicated that only white and Asian males (who make up 30% of our population) currently have t…
Defining computer science teacher qualification pathways
While there has been an increased interest in making computer science a core K-12 academic subject in the United States, there is a shortage of K-12 teachers who can teach computer science. Experts in computer science education have expressed the importance of establishing clear expectations for who should be able to teach CS. To enhance the quality of computer science teachers, clear and consistent preparation and certification pathways are need…
Investigating CS Teacher Licensure in Indiana
Integration of problem-based learning in elementary computer science education
How Can We Support Online Learning for Elementary Students? Perceptions and Experiences of Award-Winning K-6 Teachers
K-12 online learning can be advantageous in a variety of circumstances, including inclement weather days and emergency remote teaching. With the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, many K-12 districts may consider ways to incorporate online learning into their regular school plans after they resume face-to-face instruction. However, the most challenges to online learning seemed to take place at the elementary level. This brings up an impo…
Coaching to support teacher technology integration in elementary classrooms
Process over product
Innovations in Instructional Design and Technology Programs
Is Digital Inequality a Part of Preservice Teachers' Reasoning About Technology Integration Decisions
Teachers' ability to design meaningful uses of technology for all learners in any classrooms has a potential to narrow digital gaps among K-12 students. However, we know little about whether teachers are prepared to consider these issues when making technology integration decisions. This study explored preservice teachers' knowledge use and their considerations about teaching practices related to digital inequality while reasoning about technolog…
Teachers’ Self-efficacy Matters
Addressing technology integration concerns
Research has identified that pre-service teachers have concerns about technology integration (e.g., their future school would lack technology resources; technology is not applicable in their subject areas). Mentoring has been highlighted as a means of overcoming these concerns. In this study, we present and investigate one strategy – an asynchronous video mentoring session between a class of 199 pre-service teachers and four exemplary award-winni…
Removing obstacles to the pedagogical changes required by Jonassen's vision of authentic technology-enabled learning
Teacher beliefs and technology integration practices
Preparing pre-service teachers to integrate technology in education
Teacher value beliefs associated with using technology
Teacher Technology Change
Despite increases in computer access and technology training, technology is not being used to support the kinds of instruction believed to be most powerful. In this paper, we examine technology integration through the lens of the teacher as an agent of change: What are the necessary characteristics, or qualities, that enable teachers to leverage technology resources as meaningful pedagogical tools? To answer this question, we discuss the literatu…
Knowledge Is Where You Make It
Additional informationNotes on contributorsJonathan Alan PluckerJonathan Alan Plucker is a Professor of Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science at Indiana University, where he also directs the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy and the Consortium for Education and Social Science Research. Dr. Plucker holds degrees from the University of Connecticut (B.S. in chemistry education; M.A. in educational psychology) and the University of Vi…
Preserving the Legacy of PT3 Tools, Strategies & Resources
How Can We Support Online Learning for Elementary Students? Perceptions and Experiences of Award-Winning K-6 Teachers
K-12 online learning can be advantageous in a variety of circumstances, including inclement weather days and emergency remote teaching. With the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, many K-12 districts may consider ways to incorporate online learning into their regular school plans after they resume face-to-face instruction. However, the most challenges to online learning seemed to take place at the elementary level. This brings up an impo…
Coaching to support teacher technology integration in elementary classrooms
Innovations in Instructional Design and Technology Programs
Preserving the Legacy of PT3 Tools, Strategies & Resources
Teacher value beliefs associated with using technology
Teacher Technology Change
Despite increases in computer access and technology training, technology is not being used to support the kinds of instruction believed to be most powerful. In this paper, we examine technology integration through the lens of the teacher as an agent of change: What are the necessary characteristics, or qualities, that enable teachers to leverage technology resources as meaningful pedagogical tools? To answer this question, we discuss the literatu…
Knowledge Is Where You Make It
Additional informationNotes on contributorsJonathan Alan PluckerJonathan Alan Plucker is a Professor of Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science at Indiana University, where he also directs the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy and the Consortium for Education and Social Science Research. Dr. Plucker holds degrees from the University of Connecticut (B.S. in chemistry education; M.A. in educational psychology) and the University of Vi…
Teacher beliefs and technology integration practices
Preparing pre-service teachers to integrate technology in education
Removing obstacles to the pedagogical changes required by Jonassen's vision of authentic technology-enabled learning
Addressing technology integration concerns
Research has identified that pre-service teachers have concerns about technology integration (e.g., their future school would lack technology resources; technology is not applicable in their subject areas). Mentoring has been highlighted as a means of overcoming these concerns. In this study, we present and investigate one strategy – an asynchronous video mentoring session between a class of 199 pre-service teachers and four exemplary award-winni…
Teachers’ Self-efficacy Matters
Process over product
Innovations in Instructional Design and Technology Programs
Is Digital Inequality a Part of Preservice Teachers' Reasoning About Technology Integration Decisions
Teachers' ability to design meaningful uses of technology for all learners in any classrooms has a potential to narrow digital gaps among K-12 students. However, we know little about whether teachers are prepared to consider these issues when making technology integration decisions. This study explored preservice teachers' knowledge use and their considerations about teaching practices related to digital inequality while reasoning about technolog…
Integration of problem-based learning in elementary computer science education
How Can We Support Online Learning for Elementary Students? Perceptions and Experiences of Award-Winning K-6 Teachers
K-12 online learning can be advantageous in a variety of circumstances, including inclement weather days and emergency remote teaching. With the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, many K-12 districts may consider ways to incorporate online learning into their regular school plans after they resume face-to-face instruction. However, the most challenges to online learning seemed to take place at the elementary level. This brings up an impo…
Coaching to support teacher technology integration in elementary classrooms
How to change a state
Computer science education has been making dramatic increases in recent years. Across the US, different states are advancing computer science education through different policies. However, as a state makes choices to advance computer science education, it is critical to consider how these policies will broaden participation in computing (BPC). Many have indicated that only white and Asian males (who make up 30% of our population) currently have t…
Defining computer science teacher qualification pathways
While there has been an increased interest in making computer science a core K-12 academic subject in the United States, there is a shortage of K-12 teachers who can teach computer science. Experts in computer science education have expressed the importance of establishing clear expectations for who should be able to teach CS. To enhance the quality of computer science teachers, clear and consistent preparation and certification pathways are need…
Investigating CS Teacher Licensure in Indiana
Computational thinking practices
The primary goals of this research were to investigate the development of computational thinking (CT) skills among elementary students and to identify areas for improvement in their CT practices. Empirical investigations, accomplished in a learner-centered, problem-based learning curriculum for sixth-graders, sought to examine student proficiency in CT practices by analyzing programs developed by students. A total of 30 students participated in t…
Case-Based Learning
Current Experiences and Factors of Future Enrollment in Computer Science for High School Students
Advancing Equity and Access
Over the past 20 years, there has been a concentrated effort on expanding K–12 pathways, experiences, and access in computer science education (CSEd). Computer science (CS) is a multifaceted discipline within education, and the current emphasis in education policy has focused on how to expand access for K–12 students in CSEd that will lead to increased innovation and bring new participants into the United States labor economy. Industry partners h…
Exploring Teacher and Student Stereotypes in a Gender-Inclusive Secondary Computer Science Program
Pathways to inclusive early childhood computational thinking education
This study investigates the integration of computational thinking (CT) into early elementary literacy, focusing on kindergarten to second grade students, using multiple representations to understand their ideas of CT. Through clinical task-based interviews with 12 students, we found that concrete manipulatives, pictorial/graphical representations, and language-based strategies were key to facilitating CT comprehension. The findings indicate no si…
Computer Science (22 works) · Pedagogy (21 works) · Psychology (21 works) · Mathematics education (18 works) · Educational technology (12 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Gender and Technology in Education (10 works) · Technology integration (9 works) · Education and Technology Integration (8 works) · Political science (8 works)