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Discovering The Importance Of Engagement In A Virtual Learning Experience For K-12 Educators, Kristen A. Condella
Discovering The Importance Of Engagement In A Virtual Learning Experience For K-12 Educators, Kristen A. Condella
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to discover how a virtual learning opportunity using various digital tools influenced professional development for teachers in a rural school district. The qualitative study was conducted through virtual interviews and participant lesson plan submissions and was aligned with the Technology Integration Matrix. The case study included participation in a virtual professional learning opportunity for K-12 educators on the topic of digital tool use, with an interview at completion focusing on engagement and implementation of learned tools as a result of the virtual learning experience. Participant submission of lesson plans were reviewed to …
An Evaluation Of Student-Led Data Notebooks, Desiree M. Thompson
An Evaluation Of Student-Led Data Notebooks, Desiree M. Thompson
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' perceptions of data notebooks after implementation in an elementary school in Northeast Florida. This quantitative study was founded on the goal-setting theory, which focuses on setting attainable goals for motivation. The research participants were 45 teachers from a K-5 school. The participants varied in grade level and experience. Data were collected via a survey after teachers had fully implemented data notebooks in the classroom. Understanding teachers' perceptions of data notebooks will encourage school leaders to implement data notebooks to strengthen student accountability, student motivation, and the instructional process in the classroom.