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Backward Design: Framing Research Questions To Create Personalized Learning, Junli Diao Jan 2022

Backward Design: Framing Research Questions To Create Personalized Learning, Junli Diao

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Sampled cases and images to help students frame research questions in an one-shot IL class to experiment backward design


Linguistically Diverse Read Aloud Analysis, Ivana Espinet Jun 2021

Linguistically Diverse Read Aloud Analysis, Ivana Espinet

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Implementing Digital Portfolios To Document The Writing Process, Patricia George Apr 2021

Implementing Digital Portfolios To Document The Writing Process, Patricia George

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Implementing digital portfolios to document the writing process offers students a way to curate an exhibit of their work. The Google Sites application provides online spaces for students to upload permanent artifacts. It is user friendly and provides a visual document of student growth over the course of a semester. By publishing drafts and revisions, students are reminded of the progress they have made as writers. In addition, using visual approaches to organizing work also assists students with time management.


Silent Film: A Visual Narrative For Developing Linguistic Competence, Patricia George Apr 2021

Silent Film: A Visual Narrative For Developing Linguistic Competence, Patricia George

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Visual narratives in silent films are an effective method for developing linguistic competence in English language education and are equally constructive in developing critical thinking skills across disciplines. “Silent film, more than any other film property, capitalizes on ESL students’ visual literacy, using it as both a foundation and a catalyst for honing the verbal language skills that are key to acquiring and articulating complex knowledge in English” (Kasper and Singer, 2001). Silent films rely on the power of vivid, interactive visual imagery to depict personal struggles, character interactions, and plot development. This medium grabs the attention of ESL students …


Cuny Summer Stem Institute: Experimental Research In Engineering For High School Students, Maribel Vazquez Jul 2016

Cuny Summer Stem Institute: Experimental Research In Engineering For High School Students, Maribel Vazquez

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Summer HS students were engaged in hands-on experimental research in engineering laboratories in mentorship with CCNY Engineering Undergraduate Researchers. This course was part of the Summer STEM Institute directed by Dr. Joe Barba and Mr. Otto Marte.