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Measuring Engagement Of Online High School Students, Beth A. Robelia Ph.D.
Measuring Engagement Of Online High School Students, Beth A. Robelia Ph.D.
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore why online learners do not engage with their studies. Online high schools can create social change by creating learning environments that can flex place, pace, path and time. Theoretical constructs of student engagement were based on recent work in brick and mortar schools and adapted for an online context. Over 400 high school students were surveyed for their perceptions of what are the most engaging aspects of online learning. Twenty three teachers were interviewed about how they engaged students. Students who were engaged showed a pattern of having and keeping …
Implementing Student Information Systems In High Schools: An Embedded Single Case Study, Tamyra Rhodes-O’Neill
Implementing Student Information Systems In High Schools: An Embedded Single Case Study, Tamyra Rhodes-O’Neill
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This study explores perceptions and alignment of a student information system implementation in 2 urban public high schools with Roger’s theory of diffusion. Stakeholders included principals, deans, teachers, counselors, clerical personnel, and parents. Findings aligned with Roger’s stages of organizational change and stakeholders noted issues that helped and hindered implementation.