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Nudging Parents Towards Parent Education Emails, Lauren P. Sitarz
Nudging Parents Towards Parent Education Emails, Lauren P. Sitarz
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This research studied the effects three different styles of email content has on sustained parent interest. Emailing is a cost-effective way of offering parents a glimpse inside their child’s classroom; but if parents do not engage with the emails or correspond with the teacher, the effort may be ineffective.. Over six weeks, 81 primary (3 to 6 years-old) parents at a small suburban Montessori school received one of three weekly emails containing photos or text intended to teach parents about Montessori education. The data suggests parents value photos rather than text. Teachers may see sustained engagement by sending regular photo-heavy …
Utilization Of Social Media In Strengthening Communication In Long Distance Relationships, Lexie Gutzmann
Utilization Of Social Media In Strengthening Communication In Long Distance Relationships, Lexie Gutzmann
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals, who have experienced long distance relationships, and utilize the instant access of communication through technology to strengthen and maintain their connection despite their geographical distances. Using a qualitative design, individuals between the ages of 20-30 were asked questions about their experience of utilizing social media and technology as a mode of communication to sustain their long distance relationship. The researcher analyzed the data by looking for codes and themes within the participant’s answers. The findings indicated that the participants found that social media and technology were beneficial in …
The Effects Of Digital Portfolios And Flipgrid On Student Engagement And Communication In A Connected Learning Secondary Visual Arts Classroom, Megan Johnson, Maia Skarphol
The Effects Of Digital Portfolios And Flipgrid On Student Engagement And Communication In A Connected Learning Secondary Visual Arts Classroom, Megan Johnson, Maia Skarphol
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Visual art education is advancing through digital media ( text, audio, video, and graphics) and technologies (digital devices, software, and learning platforms that offer options to each student) in ways that impact student engagement and communication. Through the practice of connected learning in a secondary art classroom environment, individual students can bring their strengths and ideas into a community of peers to create a better understanding of complex concepts that individuals could not have reached alone (Cantrill et al., 2014). The purpose of this research study was to understand what effects digital portfolios and Flipgrid have on student engagement and …