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Integrating Multimedia Into Moodle: Resources, Antoinette P. Bruciati
Integrating Multimedia Into Moodle: Resources, Antoinette P. Bruciati
Education Faculty Publications
Create and share multimedia learning materials in your Moodle courses. This presentation introduces methods for embedding multimedia into Moodle for instruction, discussion, and assessment. An overview of free Web 2.0 applications that enable K-12 teachers and their students to produce multimedia files is also included.
Teaching Teachers: A Study Of Teacher Educators' Perceptions Of The Effect Of Meeting Mandated Ncate Standards, Edward D. Hendricks
Teaching Teachers: A Study Of Teacher Educators' Perceptions Of The Effect Of Meeting Mandated Ncate Standards, Edward D. Hendricks
Education Faculty Publications
Teacher quality matters when it comes to student achievement. However, the fact that there are no nationally mandated standards as to how teachers should be prepared has led to wide variations in the quality of teacher education programs. It was in response to this situation that the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) was established. The purpose of this qualitative participant observational study was to present how teacher educators perceive the effect of complying with NCATE standards on teacher preparation programs and on their own teaching practices. Eight purposefully selected faculty members of a university-based teacher preparation …
The Human Journey: Embracing The Essential Learning Outcomes, Michelle Loris
The Human Journey: Embracing The Essential Learning Outcomes, Michelle Loris
English Faculty Publications
At the beginning of the second decade of the twenty-first century, a new vision for college learning is clearly in view. Through its Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP) initiative, the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has outlined what contemporary college students need to know and be able to do--in ever-changing economic, political, environmental, global, and cross-cultural contexts. The LEAP essential learning outcomes provide a framework to guide student learning in both general education and the major. The LEAP initiative calls upon college administrators and faculty members to give priority to these essential learning outcomes in order to …
Production Of A Prototype Online Leadership Learning Tool And System For Australian Universities, Geoff Scott, Hamish Coates, Michelle Anderson
Production Of A Prototype Online Leadership Learning Tool And System For Australian Universities, Geoff Scott, Hamish Coates, Michelle Anderson
Higher education research
This ALTC project has involved more than 600 experienced leaders in higher education within and beyond Australia in the production of a comprehensive Online Leadership Learning System (OLLS) for our universities. The report outlines the project's outcomes, approach and methodology; indicates its contribution to the field; identifies key factors assisting and constraining success; summarises its achievements in terms of dissemination and linkages; and evaluates its quality and impact.
Resident Orientation: A Baseline Assessment, Amy B. Smith Phd, James P. Orlando Edd, Julie Dostal Md, Joseph E. Patruno Md
Resident Orientation: A Baseline Assessment, Amy B. Smith Phd, James P. Orlando Edd, Julie Dostal Md, Joseph E. Patruno Md
Department of Education
No abstract provided.
Transforming Academic Practice: Human Resources Challenges, Ellen Hazelkorn, Amanda Moynihan
Transforming Academic Practice: Human Resources Challenges, Ellen Hazelkorn, Amanda Moynihan
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No abstract provided.
Weedsin The Flower Garden: An Exploration Of Plagiarism In Graduate Students' Research Proposalsand Its Connection To Enculturation, Esl, And Contextual Factors, Joanna Gilmore, Denise Strickland, Briana Timmerman, Michelle Maher, David F. Feldon
Weedsin The Flower Garden: An Exploration Of Plagiarism In Graduate Students' Research Proposalsand Its Connection To Enculturation, Esl, And Contextual Factors, Joanna Gilmore, Denise Strickland, Briana Timmerman, Michelle Maher, David F. Feldon
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications
Existing literature provides insight into the nature and extent of plagiarism amongst undergraduate students (e.g., Ellery, 2008; Parameswaran & Devi, 2006; Selwyn, 2008). Plagiarism amongst graduate students is relatively unstudied, however, and the existing data are largely based on self-reports. This study investigated the rates and potential causes of plagiarism amongst graduate students in master’s and doctoral programmes in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and science or mathematics education by examining actual research proposals written by graduate students. Results indicate that plagiarism is a prevalent issue at each of the three university sites sampled and across all of the investigated disciplines. …
Adaptations And Continuities In The Use And Design Of Visual Representations In Us Middle School Science Textbooks, Victor R. Lee
Adaptations And Continuities In The Use And Design Of Visual Representations In Us Middle School Science Textbooks, Victor R. Lee
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications
Visual representations are ubiquitous in modern‐day science textbooks and have in recent years become an object of criticism and scrutiny. This article examines the extent to which changes in representations in textbooks published in the USA over the past six decades have invited those critiques. Drawing from a correlational analysis of a corpus of 34 US middle school physical science textbooks, continuities are established with respect to the purposes that most textbook images serve and the numbers of schematic representations that are used. Changes are observed in the overall total number of representations in textbooks and in the proportion of …
Ia Quality Guide, Sarah Giersch, Heather Leary, Mimi Recker
Ia Quality Guide, Sarah Giersch, Heather Leary, Mimi Recker
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Research
This is a quality guide geared for the projects in the Instructional Architect. It is used for assessing the quality of the projects created.
Linking Opencoursewares And Open Education Resources: Creating An Effective Search And Recommendation System, Brett E. Shelton, J. Duffin, Y. Wang, J. Ball
Linking Opencoursewares And Open Education Resources: Creating An Effective Search And Recommendation System, Brett E. Shelton, J. Duffin, Y. Wang, J. Ball
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications
With a growing number of digital libraries and other open education repositories being made available throughout the world, effective search and retrieval tools are necessary to access the desired materials that surpass the effectiveness of traditional, all inclusive search engines. This paper discusses the design and use of Folksemantic, a platform that integrates OpenCourseWare search, Open Educational Resource recommendations, and social network functionality into a single open source project. The paper describes how the system was originally envisioned, its goals for users, and data that provides insight into how it is actually being used. Data sources include website click-through data, …
Stealing From Grandma Or Generating Knowledge? Constestations And Effects Of Cheating In Whyville, Deborah A. Fields, Y. B. Kafai
Stealing From Grandma Or Generating Knowledge? Constestations And Effects Of Cheating In Whyville, Deborah A. Fields, Y. B. Kafai
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications
Much research has described the various practices needed of gaining access and participation in multi-user game communities. Cheat sites are a continuation of game communities where players engage in knowledge building about game related challenges. In this paper we analyze the cheat sites created by players for a tween virtual world called Whyville.net, which encourages youth to participate in a range of social activities and play casual science games. Through analysis we created typologies for both the cheats and sites related to science content. Further, a case study of an exemplary cheat site elaborates on how some player generated sites …
Your Second Selves: Avatar Designs And Identity Play, Y. B. Kafai, Deborah A. Fields, M. S. Cook
Your Second Selves: Avatar Designs And Identity Play, Y. B. Kafai, Deborah A. Fields, M. S. Cook
Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications
Avatars in online games and worlds are seen as players’ key representations in interactions with each other. In this article, we investigate the avatar design and identity play within a large-scale tween virtual world called Whyville.net, with more than 1.5 million registered players of ages 816. One unique feature of Whyville is the players’ ability to customize their avatars with various face parts and accessories, all designed and sold by other players in Whyville. Our findings report on the expressive resources available for avatar construction, individual tween players’ choices and rationales in creating their avatars, and online postings about avatar …
Learning By Doing: An Experience With Outcomes Assessment, Mary Crossley, Lu-In Wang
Learning By Doing: An Experience With Outcomes Assessment, Mary Crossley, Lu-In Wang
Articles
An emphasis on assessment and outcomes measures is a drum beat that is growing louder in American legal education. Prompted initially by the demands of regional university accreditation bodies, the attention paid to outcomes assessment is now growing with the forecast that the ABA will revise its accreditation standards to incorporate outcomes measures. For the past three years, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law has been developing a system for assessing the learning outcomes of its students. By describing our experience here at Pitt Law, with both its high and low points, we hope to suggest some helpful pointers …
Strengthening The Culture Of Assessment Through Faculty Development And Shared Governance, Philip I. Kramer, Rita Knuesel
Strengthening The Culture Of Assessment Through Faculty Development And Shared Governance, Philip I. Kramer, Rita Knuesel
Office of Academic Review and Curricular Advancement Staff Publications
This 75-minute interactive workshop engages participants in a case study of two colleges and their efforts to expand and strengthen faculty assessment activities. A grant from the Teagle Foundation and on-campus conversations between faculty members and the administration have lead to dramatic improvements in the policies, procedures, and practices of assessment.
Ua56/3/1 Institutional Research Reports File Internal, Wku Archives
Ua56/3/1 Institutional Research Reports File Internal, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Internal reports created by the department of Institutional Research. Reports include statistical analyses, surveys and evaluations of faculty, salaries, program and student enrollments, degree programs, at WKU. Series also includes Instructional Indices which provide information on student/faculty ratios by dept and college.
Experiences Of Assessment Using Multiple Choice Questions On Advanced Modules Taken By Level 8 And Level 9 Engineering Students, Aidan O'Dwyer
Experiences Of Assessment Using Multiple Choice Questions On Advanced Modules Taken By Level 8 And Level 9 Engineering Students, Aidan O'Dwyer
Conference papers
This contribution evaluates the use of multiple-choice questions, in both formative and summative assessment modes, on advanced modules taken by Level 8 and Level 9 engineering students, over the past two academic years. Assessment data, and student experiences with the assessment methods, are reported and analysed.
Institutional Characteristics 2010-11, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Institutional Characteristics 2010-11, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
IPEDS Institutional Characteristics
IPEDS Institutional Characteristics Annual report contains the following information:
- Admissions requirements
- Institutional price/cost data for full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students
- Tuition and required fees by level or program
- Room and board charges
What Do Graduates Say About Multicultural Teacher Education?, Anaida Colon-Muñiz, John Brady, Suzanne Soohoo
What Do Graduates Say About Multicultural Teacher Education?, Anaida Colon-Muñiz, John Brady, Suzanne Soohoo
Education Faculty Articles and Research
"We wanted to assess the impact that our teacher preparation course on multicultural education has had on teachers’ self-perceptions and practices as multicultural educators. Lowenstein (2009) stated that not enough work has been done to determine the impact of multicultural education courses on teacher candidates once they are in the field. Although California assessments for teachers assess content background and instruction, there is a dearth of assessments on teachers’ capacity to work with culturally diverse learners."
Ua56/1 Institutional Research Publications, Wku Archives
Ua56/1 Institutional Research Publications, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Publications created by the department of Institutional Research. The series includes an annual publication, The Fact Book which provides a statistical and demographic profile of WKU. The most recent Fact Book is available online at: https://www.wku.edu/instres/fact_book.php
Table of Contents:
- General Information
- Student Profile
- Faculty & Staff
- Departmental Information
- University Resources
- Institutional Advancement
- Athletics & Student Affairs
- Data Sources
Ua56/2 Institutional Research Administration File, Wku Archives
Ua56/2 Institutional Research Administration File, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Administrative files created by department of Institutional Research. The series contains correspondence concerning the objectives, goals, reporting deadlines and guidelines for publications produced by Institutional Research Office.
Diversity Awareness Among A Diverse Business Student Population: Insights And Curriculum Implications From An Hispanic-American Serving University, Marvin Lovett, Irma S. Jones, Gerald Hollier, Dianna Blankenship
Diversity Awareness Among A Diverse Business Student Population: Insights And Curriculum Implications From An Hispanic-American Serving University, Marvin Lovett, Irma S. Jones, Gerald Hollier, Dianna Blankenship
Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper addresses insights gathered from business students enrolled in an Hispanic Serving University and resulting curriculum implications related to the continued heritage of the United States to embrace cultures of others. Although awareness of the realities regarding past, current and future diversity within the United States is important for all citizens, such awareness is especially necessary for individuals planning to participate in the United States marketplace: business students. A historical perspective regarding the evolution and promotion of diversity within the United States is provided. Secondly, the current degree of diversity in the United States is presented through a descriptive …
Lessons Learned While Conducting Educational Program Assessment, Olivia Rivas, Irma S. Jones, Eli E. Pena
Lessons Learned While Conducting Educational Program Assessment, Olivia Rivas, Irma S. Jones, Eli E. Pena
Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations
Assessment, accountability, and strategic planning are all processes that are included in accreditation for colleges and universities. For most colleges and universities, starting the reaffirmation process means identifying current assessment practices and reports from academic units and programs. This paper discusses the lessons learned during a successful completion of the reaffirmation process with a regional accreditation entity. The authors will present a model that includes an understanding of strategic planning, inclusion of faculty at all levels and affirms continuous learning and involvement in a dynamic process. Also included in the paper are additional tips and observations found useful by the …
The Status Of Research In Technology Education, Philip A. Reed
The Status Of Research In Technology Education, Philip A. Reed
STEMPS Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Appreciating The “A” Word Putting A Plan In Action, Maira Bundza, Laura Darrah, Brad Dennis
Appreciating The “A” Word Putting A Plan In Action, Maira Bundza, Laura Darrah, Brad Dennis
Assessment in Action Conference
Non-degree awarding units are actively engaged in assessments like surveys, focus groups and individual conversations. Framing those in an assessment plan is a chance to add intentionality to the process. A plan provides guidance, connects assessment to your goals, identifies missing areas, and outlines how the results will be used and more. Join us to see two different approaches to starting a plan and have some in-session work time to draft something to take back to your department. Examples of each approach will be shared.
The Great Dilemma Of Improving Teacher Quality In Adult Learning And Literacy, Cristine Smith
The Great Dilemma Of Improving Teacher Quality In Adult Learning And Literacy, Cristine Smith
Center for International Education Faculty Publications
Recent research from the K-12 field indicates that professional development (PD) is a necessary (although not sufficient) factor in improving teacher quality. The research also clearly identifies ways to make professional learning activities for teachers effective. Yet the adult basic education and literacy (ABEL) field is not, for the most part, making use of this evidence in the design and support of PD for its teachers. The dilemma is that evidence-based teacher preparation practice can contribute to improved teacher quality, but it requires restructuring the way PD services are offered to the wide range of ABEL teachers. In this paper, …
Alumni Engaging Students From Under-Served Groups In Southern Appalachia, Mitchell R. Williams, Laura Leatherwood, Laura Byrd, Monica S. Boyd, Kevin Pennington
Alumni Engaging Students From Under-Served Groups In Southern Appalachia, Mitchell R. Williams, Laura Leatherwood, Laura Byrd, Monica S. Boyd, Kevin Pennington
Educational Foundations & Leadership Faculty Publications
The study explores how alumni can help community colleges in Southern Appalachia to create greater access for people in groups which are traditionally under-served by higher education. Semi-structured interviews conducted with alumni program directors and admissions officers at seven community colleges in the Southern Appalachian Region explore how they use alumni to recruit and retain students from non-dominant groups as well as students from generationally poor families. Examples of "best practices" illustrate ways alumni can help recruit, motivate, and retain students from historically under-served groups.
Introduction To This Special Issue: Faculty Intellectual Property In The Digital Age, Gary R. Morrison, Gary J. Anglin, Jennifer M. Maddrell
Introduction To This Special Issue: Faculty Intellectual Property In The Digital Age, Gary R. Morrison, Gary J. Anglin, Jennifer M. Maddrell
STEMPS Faculty Publications
(First paragraph) Prior to the third generation of distance education that is described as telelearning (Taylor 1995) or teleconferencing (Moore and Kearsley 1996), there were few questions about the ownership of a faculty member’s intellectual property. It was extremely rare for an institution to claim ownership of a professor’s class materials whether lecture notes, flip charts, overhead transparencies, audio and video recording, monographs, handouts or tests. With the advent of Internet-based distance education delivery systems including 2-way audio and video as well as online courses, the issue of intellectual property ownership has grown complex.
Assessment For Improvement: Closing The Loop, Joni Jones, Kim Searing
Assessment For Improvement: Closing The Loop, Joni Jones, Kim Searing
Assessment in Action Conference
Join the WMU Bronson of School Nursing and the History Department in this session where they will share an overview of their assessment efforts and lessons learned. The importance of using assessment results to make changes to classes, programs and curriculum will be the focus. Having a plan and collecting the data is a great beginning, but using the results of your assessments is the key to making the assessment useful.
Does A Linked First-Year Seminar And Undergraduate Career Exploration Course Influence The Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy And Transitional Success Of Undecided Traditional First-Year Students At Western Michigan University, Glinda Rawls, Toni Woolfork-Barnes, Lauren Frye
Does A Linked First-Year Seminar And Undergraduate Career Exploration Course Influence The Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy And Transitional Success Of Undecided Traditional First-Year Students At Western Michigan University, Glinda Rawls, Toni Woolfork-Barnes, Lauren Frye
Assessment in Action Conference
No abstract provided.
Creating Clear Pathways: Assessing And Enhancing The First Year Experience At Wmu, Jillian Kinzie
Creating Clear Pathways: Assessing And Enhancing The First Year Experience At Wmu, Jillian Kinzie
Assessment in Action Conference
First-year student success is no accident. Student engagement in a variety of intentionally designed educationally-purposeful activities is necessary to achieve desirable learning outcomes. A common feature of institutions with strong undergraduate programs is the creation of clear pathways for student success via enrollment materials, supportive resources, rituals, and in-and-out of class experiences that heighten students’ commitment to academic success. This presentation will highlight these practices and their implications for promoting student success. We will also consider WMU's results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as a tool for reflecting on practices related to first year student achievement and …