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Juvenile Gangs In Schools: Characteristics, Causes, And Possible Solutions, Gordon A. Crews

Gordon A Crews

The purpose of this seminar is to acquaint participants with the ever-changing characteristics, often conflicting issues of causation, and various proposed solutions to the myriad of problems associated with gangs in schools. Special attention is given to the evolving nature of gangs in K-12 educational institutions (e.g., new types of juvenile groups developing and their associated behavior). Traditional subjects such as gang recruitment, initiation, and criminal activity are examined by discussing the many ways they manifest themselves in the school setting. Finally, a conceptual framework is presented by which a school can identify, understand, and begin to address a potential …

Exploring Enrolment, Achievement And Progression Of Ib Graduates In Australian Universities, Daniel Edwards

Dr Daniel Edwards

No abstract provided.

Coaching Leaders: Co-Creating Purpose Based Innovation, Connie I. Reimers-Hild

Connie I Reimers-Hild, PhD, CPC

The purpose of the presentation was to demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of coaching leaders in today's global economy. Leadership coaching has the potential to co-create innovation in organizations of all sizes. Three case studies were shared. In each example, Dr. Connie presented the effectiveness of her coaching program. Each case study demonstrated the power of leadership and innovation on the economy, society and individual.

Preparing High School Students For A Bright Future, Ann Marie Smeraldi

Ann Marie Smeraldi

Librarians have been lighting the way to college and career readiness for decades. With the implementation of the Common Core Standards on the horizon, school librarians have a fresh opportunity to breathe new life into their library instruction programs and enlighten students’ minds. During this session the presenter will compare the AASL and ACRL information literacy standards and illuminate their presence in the new Common Core. Using all three standards as a framework, the presenter will share lesson plans designed to teach high school students essential information literacy skills that will help them sparkle and shine in college and the …

Best Practices In Teaching Information Technology Development, Amber Settle, Deborah Labelle, Hazem Said, Sheila S. Sicilia

Amber Settle

Turning The Tables: Learning From Students About Teaching Cs1, Amber Settle

Amber Settle

Copyright Overview For Faculty Educational Fair Use & Best Practices, Monica Brooks, Dena Laton

Monica Brooks

No abstract provided.

Database Of Research On Indigenous Education (Ierd), Lance Deveson, Gina Milgate

Lance Deveson

The Database of Research on Indigenous Education (IERD) is produced and maintained by staff at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). This presentation provides an overview of IERD's history and features.

Database Of Research On Indigenous Education (Ierd), Lance Deveson, Gina Milgate

Gina C Milgate

The Database of Research on Indigenous Education (IERD) is produced and maintained by staff at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). This presentation provides an overview of IERD's history and features.

Assessing The Strategic Credibility Of Special Collections, Erin Passehl, Rick A. Stoddart

Rick A Stoddart

In this time of often precarious funding at many colleges and universities, any case that can be made to illustrate how a department strategically fits into the overall university mission is not only worth merit, but an essential survival technique. This “strategic credibility” within the university is a vital form of currency in determining institution-wide resources prioritization, collaboration opportunities between organizational units, and overall direction of departments. This paper presents a case study of academic special collections in the Northwest and examines the methods these departments use to demonstrate value to the university. This paper considers how well do special …

Asee_Eld2012inforlit Faculty Collaboration.Pptx, Patricia Watkins

Patricia Watkins

Australian Higher Education - Attainment, Demand And Realities, Daniel Edwards

Dr Daniel Edwards

No abstract provided.

If It's Worth Teaching, It's Worth Finding Out Whether They Learned It!, Susan Ariew, Drew Smith

Susan A. Ariew

NEFLIN Webinar covering a variety of issues regarding assessment of academic library instruction, including: How assessment fits into the information literacy landscape How assessment is an integral part of instructional design How teacher-librarians determine what types of assessments are right for program or department How to customize assessments to fit learning objectives

Grand Design For Sustaining Civilization, Shyam Sunder

Shyam Sunder

No abstract provided.

Pathways Through Higher Education – From Admissions To Graduate Outcomes, Daniel Edwards

Dr Daniel Edwards

No abstract provided.

History Of Aei And A+ Education, Lance Deveson, Stuart Hughes

Lance Deveson

A power point presentation on the history, key features and content of the Australian Education Index (AEI) and the associated Informit database A+ Education.

Leading Change Revolutions, Christopher M. Davis

Christopher M Davis

Presentation on how to lead change revolutions within organizations.