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Research Interests

Guiding Research Questions:

  • How do teachers become familiar with emerging technologies.
  • Is there such a thing as personalized learning in Mathematics?
  • Can smart phones deliver meaningful instruction and learning?

Current Research Projects:

Dr. Bitter is researching the Effect of an m-Learning English Speaking Software App on Students in the Chiang Rai Municipality Schools 6 and 7 in Thailand. This research includes the delivery of the instruction via apps on smart phones.  The apps are used to teach children to speak English fluently by providing English audio models and frequent speaking practice with immediate actionable feedback on the English speaking of the students. At present the apps include twelve instant feedback lesson modules with gamified, progressive lessons which result in faster and more engaging learning lessons. The present research has now expanded to China.  Presently several thousand Chinese students are participating.

With emerging technologies as a theme, Dr. Bitter is exploring personalized, adaptive and augmented learning as it is related to the teaching and learning of mathematics. This research project is to determine the effects of an online collaborative elementary math program using team-based games to improve student math achievement, attitude and motivation.

Publications

Bitter, G. G.,, et al., (2016).  The effects of an online collaborative elementary math program using team-based games to improve student math achievement, attitude and motivation.  International Journal for Innovation Education and Research,  4(6).  114-138.  www.ijier.net 

Bitter, G. G. & Corral, A. (2014). The Pedagogical Potential of Augmented Reality Apps. Journal of Engineering Science Invention  ISSN (Online): 2319 – 6734, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 6726 www.ijesi.org  Volume 3 Issue 10 ǁ October 2014 ǁ PP.13-17.

Bitter, G. G., & Corral, A. (2015). Emerging Educational Technologies. In M. J. Spector, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology (pp. 262-268). Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Research Activity
  • Tsai,Wei-Tek*, Bitter,Gary Glen, Chen,Yinong, Collofello,James Samuel, Lee,Yann-Hang, Miron,Dorina. PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR SERVICE-ORIENTED COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION. ED(1/1/2007 - 5/31/2011).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*, Bitter,Gary Glen*, Bitter,Gary Glen*. Spalding Research Project. SPALDING EDUCATIONAL INTRNTL(5/11/2005 - 10/31/2010).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. Reading First Video Project. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(3/7/2005 - 8/1/2006).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. Tempe Regional Training Center. SAN SIMON SCHOOL DISTRICT(7/1/2004 - 6/30/2005).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. Extending and Enhancing the National Laboratory of Virtual Manipulatives as a National Teaching Resource for School Mathematics. UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY(4/1/2004 - 3/31/2006).
  • Skiera,Paul A*, Bitter,Gary Glen. LINKS PROJECT: ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY STATEMENT. WASHINGTON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS(9/20/2002 - 1/31/2004).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. TEMPE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER. TEMPE UNION HS DISTRICT(7/1/2002 - 6/30/2004).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. INTEGRATION OF MARCO POLO CONTENT FOR THE CLASSROOM. WORLDCOM(7/15/2001 - 7/14/2002).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*, Bergeron,Bette S, Brush,Thomas A. THE E-LEARNING ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, NETS DIGITAL VIDEO LIBRARY FOR PREPARING TOMORROW'S TEACHERS TO CONNECT CURRICULUM AND TECHNOLOGY. ED(7/1/2001 - 6/30/2005).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. MARCOPOLO PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR IN ARIZONA. WORLDCOM(4/16/2001 - 4/15/2002).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. VIDEOS FOR THE LINKS WEBSITE. WASHINGTON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS(11/30/2000 - 9/30/2002).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. ELECTRONIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES. WASHINGTON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS(6/20/2000 - 5/1/2001).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*, Brush,Thomas A. THE E-LEARNING NETWORK: LEARNING ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!. ED(9/1/1999 - 8/31/2004).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT FOR THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WEBSITES. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(10/28/1998 - 10/31/1999).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. REGIONAL TRAINING PROVIDERS: TECHNOLOGY FOR MARICOPA, PINAL AND GILA COUNTIES. TEMPE UNION HS DISTRICT(7/1/1998 - 6/30/2002).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*, Pryor,Brandt Wedell. INCREASING HISPANIC ACHIEVEMENT: A MATHEMATICS DISCOURSE LEA. NSF-EHR(2/1/1995 - 1/31/1999).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. ASU/INTEL MULTIMEDIA PROJECT. INTEL CORP(1/18/1993 - 8/31/1995).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. ADAPTING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS(7/1/1991 - 7/31/1992).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. PREPARATION & ENHANCEMENT IN THE USE OF AVAILABLE TECHNOLO. IBM(2/22/1991 - 9/30/1995).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. TERC-STAR SCHOOLS PROJECT (SW REGION)-SUBCONTRACT TECH EDUC. TECHNICAL ED RESEARCH CTR(10/1/1989 - 12/31/1990).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. TEACHING MATHEMATICS METHODS USING INTERACTIVE VIDEODISK. NSF(6/1/1989 - 5/31/1992).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY HISPANIC MATH PROJECT. NSF(5/1/1989 - 4/30/1993).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. TERC-STAR SCHOOLS PROJECT (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CENTER SUBGRAN. TECHNICAL ED RESEARCH CTR(10/1/1988 - 9/30/1989).
  • Bitter,Gary Glen*. CALCULATOR ASSISTED HIGHER ORDER THINKING: DEVLP & RESEARCH. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS(11/15/1987 - 4/17/1989).

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