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Title: Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions of Computer Vision
For decades, the use of computer vision as a component of STEM learning has been encouraged at all levels of education—from K-12 to the university levels . A program was developed to support in-service teachers’ development of computer vision. Professional development was provided to middle school teachers while middle school students also attended a summer camp on computer vision. Our research question was: After in-service teachers engaged in artificial intelligence professional development emphasizing computer vision, how did their perceptions of computer vision change? Personal Construct Theory (Kelly, 1955) was used as our methodology. Pairwise comparisons yielded constructs administered in the form of repertory grids. Hierarchical cluster analysis was performed and clusters were identified. Results showed that in-service teachers’ perspectives of computer vision changed after engaging in computer vision-based professional development.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1949493
PAR ID:
10430185
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
SITE 2023 - New Orleans, LA, United States, March 13-17, 2023
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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