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Understanding The Role Of Childhood Poverty In Doctoral Motivation And Persistence, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding, James A. Swezey, Carolyn Wicks
Understanding The Role Of Childhood Poverty In Doctoral Motivation And Persistence, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding, James A. Swezey, Carolyn Wicks
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Fostering Doctoral Student Persistence, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding
Strategies For Fostering Doctoral Student Persistence, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
The purpose of this session is to present research-based strategies for improving doctoral candidate retention and completion rates. We will first discuss findings from a qualitative phenomenological study examining factors associated with doctoral persistence. Derived from these findings and a synthesis of the literature on doctoral attrition, we present 5 practical strategies for improving doctoral persistence. Throughout this discussion, we will model specific practices that are found to be effective on an individual, course, program, and institutional level for increasing social presence, cognitive presence, and teaching presence. Session attendees will learn about technologies and practices they can implement to increase …
Improving Dissertation Management At Liberty U, Dian Schaffhauser
Improving Dissertation Management At Liberty U, Dian Schaffhauser
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
No abstract provided.
Taking Class Disscussions And Assignments To The Next Level Using Youtube, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Aaron Traphagen
Taking Class Disscussions And Assignments To The Next Level Using Youtube, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Aaron Traphagen
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
Students enjoy viewing and sharing visual content. Visual tools, such as videos, create interaction between the content and the student; thus, enhancing learning (McKenzie, 2008). YouTube provides many videos that are academic and professional in nature. When used properly, these videos can reinforce and engage students in classroom discussions (Cardine, 2008). YouTube also provides students with the opportunity to create and to post their own content for course assignments. Providing such opportunities helps students become digitally competent with media, which is important for students hoping to compete in a global marketplace. This presentation will provide educators with practical ideas and …
Mobile Modeling: Using And Creating Ipad And Ipod Apps To Shape Students With Disabilities, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Justin M. Tucker, Carolyn Wicks
Mobile Modeling: Using And Creating Ipad And Ipod Apps To Shape Students With Disabilities, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Justin M. Tucker, Carolyn Wicks
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
Modeling is a technique that is often used to teach new skills to students with disabilities. Modeling is effective for teaching communication, social, and functional living skills to students with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders (Werts, Caldwell, & Wolery, 1996). Video modeling and audio prompts can be as effective as live modeling (Murzynski & Bourret, 2007; Rehfeldt, Dahman, Young, Cherry, & Davis, 2003). In fact, some researchers have suggested that video modeling results in more rapid acquisition of skills than live modeling and may even be more generalizable across environments (Charlop & Milstein ,1989). With the introduction of mobile devises, …
Engaging Students In The Classroom Using Youtube, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
Engaging Students In The Classroom Using Youtube, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
No abstract provided.
Improving Interaction With Doctoral Candidates’ During The Dissertation Process, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, David Holder
Improving Interaction With Doctoral Candidates’ During The Dissertation Process, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, David Holder
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
No abstract provided.
Prezi: Trading Linear Presentations For Conceptual Learning Experiences In Counselor Education, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Anita Knight, Justin M. Tucker
Prezi: Trading Linear Presentations For Conceptual Learning Experiences In Counselor Education, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Anita Knight, Justin M. Tucker
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
No abstract provided.