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Real-Time Virtual Teaching: Lessons Learned From A Case Study In A Rural School, Michael K. Barbour

Education Faculty Publications

Due to the challenges facing rural schools, many jurisdictions have resorted to the use of virtual school programs to provide curricular opportunities to their students. While the number of virtual schools that rely on synchronous instruction as a primary or significant method of delivery is quite small, there are some programs that do (and a growing number of virtual schools that use it with small groups or individuals). This case study examined the use of synchronous online instruction by one virtual school with students in a single rural school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The data from a variety of collection …

Introduction (Online Learning December 2015 Special Issue), Anissa Lokey-Vega, Michael K. Barbour

Education Faculty Publications

While at an admittedly slower rate than the growth in enrollments, research in K-12 online learning has been picking up pace in the past decade and a foundation in best practice is now being laid.

A special K-12 issue of Online Learning is an ideal avenue for an academic dialogue. The focus of this special issue of Online Learning is to present rigorous research specific to the context of K-12 education including systematic inquiry into promising practices, various schooling models, measures of quality, and parent and teacher experience. All authors have provided explanations of K-12-specific terminology to support readers new …

Reflections (2015 Issue), College Of Health Professions

College of Health Professions Newsletters & Magazines

In the annual Reflections magazine, Dean Patricia Walker and the College of Health Sciences present some of the highlights and accomplishments in teaching, service and scholarship from the past year.

State Of The Nation: K-12 E-Learning In Canada, Michael K. Barbour, Randy Labonte

Education Faculty Publications

Current research in K-12 online learning in Canada has focused on defining distance learning and its current strengths and weaknesses. Yet, the proliferation of technologies and digital learning spaces has led to the emergence of new instructional strategies and digital learning practices for teachers in many K-12 classrooms, both online and onsite. Traditional school-based classrooms are incorporating technology-supported open learning options, creating “blended learning” opportunities where at least part of instruction occurs in a classroom, part online at a distance to the teacher, both combined with some element of choice in learning for students. For these emerging practices little is …

Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Gov. Dannel Malloy proposes raising the age of juvenile responsibility --SHU participates in The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership, or VITAL, a program that works to provide healthcare and mental health support for returning veterans, while also helping them adjust to college and university lifestyles --Club Spotlight: SHU Sailing --SHU students compete in Federal Reserve Bank Challenge --New app, RydeHopper, is a ride sharing platform exclusive to college affiliates in Connecticut --"Twelfth Night",Theatre Arts newest program --SHU's band program --Ponging for Hunger brings athletes out for a good cause --Cross country teams compete at Northeast Regionals without injured …

Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Pioneer purchase means big things -- Distressed children and infants international conference -- Civility lecture series -- SHU reacts to Spring Valley officer incident -- A dangerous habit, texting and driving -- Workouts with soul -- Unexpected changes to spring mission trips -- SAAC provides voice for student athletes -- Football drops third straight after loss to Duquesne

Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Jack Welch College of Business named on Bloomberg's Best Business Schools of 2015 -- Sacred heart reacts to News 12 neighbor complaints -- SHU hosts writing workshop for student veterans and their families -- SHU responds to Halloween sexual assault on student -- Professor Jonas Zdanys named poet-in-residence -- New health-conscious grocery store opens in Fairfield -- SHU announces new American History Minor -- Gifford inducted into broadcasting and cable hall of fame -- Woman's gold ties for third at ST.Johns Invitational -- Fencing team prepare for a big season -- Wrestling team starts season

O Collegio De Pedro Ii E A Formação Da Mocidade Brasileira (1838-1889), Ariclê Vechia, Karl M. Lorenz

Education Faculty Publications

A organização do ensino secundário brasileiro, mantido pelo Estado, se inscreve no contexto dos debates sobre as finalidades do ensino secundário verificados na Europa, no século XIX. A criação do Imperial Collegio de Pedro II tinha entre outras, a meta de formar uma elite dirigente capaz de exercer as mais elevadas funções do Estado dignificando-o entre as nações mais ilustres e de assegurar o desenvolvimento do país. Os conhecimentos contemplados nos planos de estudos do colégio e a ênfase a eles atribuída, no período imperial, refletem o debate sobre a definição das finalidades do ensino secundário e a importância dos …

"Sometimes The Perspective Changes": Reflections On A Photography Workshop With Multicultural Students In Italy, Robin L. Danzak

Communication Disorders Faculty Publications

This article describes and evaluates an 8-week photography workshop, FotoLab, conducted in Italy at an afterschool-tutoring program for students acquiring Italian as an additional language. Seventeen students, age 8-17 and originating from 9 countries, participated. Co-facilitated by three international educator-researchers, FotoLab's purpose was to promote self-expression, collaboration, and visual literacy. Through a qualitative inquiry of the FotoLab curriculum, photographs and videos, field notes, and student questionnaires, this article reflects on themes of multiculturalism and multilingualism, collaboration, and visual literacy within a sociocultural animation framework. While expressions of cultural and linguistic identity emerged, findings emphasize the challenges and benefits of teamwork …

Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Sacred Heart welcomes families for 25th annual family weekend --Graffiti walls and chalk are all part of a new gallery display located in SHU's Edgerton Art Gallery --Perspectives: Is Sacred Heart getting too big? --Poet's corner --Graduate Student Spotlight: Meaghan McGann --Veteran Spotlight: United States Marine Corps Sergeant Nicholas Quinzi --Deborah Noack named Director of Communications --Theatre Arts Program is preparing for their newest Little Theatre musical, “They’re Playing Our Song” --Men's rugby looking to win championship --Strength & conditioning coaches keep athletes primed to perform --Men’s and women’s basketball teams took part in the annual ‘SHU Hoops …

The Marketing Of Sacrifice, Enda Mcgovern

Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

Slides from a presentation made by Enda McGovern from the Department of Marketing at Sacred Heart University to the University's Board of Trustees. He outlines plans for a class to marketing students whose core text will be Pope Francis' encyclical on June 18, 2015, which lays out and argument for a new partnership between science and religion to combat human-driven climate change.

Frequently Asked Questions About Open Access@Sacred Heart University, Zachariah Claybaugh, Chelsea Stone

Librarian Publications

In academia, Open Access (OA) offers the possibility of saving time and lowering costs for faculty and students. Lesson plans, textbooks, journal access, etc. are just a few examples of how OA is aiming to change the dynamic in universities around the world.

Library Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

Library Newsletters

Highlights of the Fall 2015 SHU library newsletter include the introduction of four new librarians, articles on improvements to our Interlibrary Loan service and additions to e-book collections. Also included is information about open access and Creative Commons licensing ...and more.

Integrating The Catholic Intellectual Tradition Into College Courses: An Annotated Bibliography Of Resources For Faculty, Nancy S. Delvecchio

Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

To assist faculty with integrating the Catholic Intellectual Tradition into their courses, this annotated bibliography of book chapters and scholarly articles provides practical ways to include the CIT in their courses. Only resources which are freely available on the web or are in standard university-held publications were included to ensure reader accessibility.

Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Launch of the new School of Communication and Media Arts (SCMA) --The State Board of Education has put SHU's teacher-training program on probation for the next three years --Interview with Conn. Senator Richard Blumenthal --Syllabus week --Red, White and SHU was the first of many themes selected for Sacred Heart’s senior pub night this year --Holy Grounds Cafe grand opening --Digging Through the Directory: Joseph Alicastro --Interview with FTMA Film Festival Maverick Award recipient, actor Richard Kind --2015 FTMA Film Festival --Interview with SHU and "'Saturday Night Live'' alumnus Kevin Nealon --SHU students work at New York Fashion …

Three Popes: Lessons In Leadership, Valerie Christian

Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

In Three Popes: Lessons in Leadership participants use selected leadership theories as a basis to comment on the leadership style and effectiveness of two former Bishops of Rome—John Paul II and Benedict XVI. The purpose is to hypothetically assist the incumbent pontiff, Francis, whose legacy—while looking promising—still is in its infancy. In the exercise, participants investigate the personal traits and life stories of three recent popes in an attempt to understand their professional style and effectiveness as leaders of the Roman Catholic Church. Using Pope Francis’ immediate predecessors as examples of good/bad leadership, teams recommend to Pope Francis ways to …

Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Interview with New York Times #i Best Selling Author of Wild, Cheryl Strayed --The SHU women’s vocal quartet, also known as UnFOURgettable, will no longer be a group on campus due to the lack of an accompanist --Online Startup Connecting College Students with Odd Jobs --Navigating freshman year: tips and tricks from seasoned SHU students Melanie Vollono and Giovanna Gatto --Spectrum editorial board 2015-2017 (portraits) --Get to know the Greek societies on campus --College student Kaitlyn Kreitzman keeps her life in balance with yoga --Report on fifth annual Presidential Gala --Blogger of the week: President Petillo --Inside …

Adding Technology To Your Language Course, Pilar Munday

Languages Faculty Publications

Invited presentation at Capital Community College in Hartford, CT.

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Summer 2015, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

This issue of Sacred Heart University Magazine features an article about the Office of Digital Learning, which is dedicated to helping people at all levels successfully integrate technology into learning. Also featured are the new College of Nursing, news from the Luxembourg campus, and campus events and improvements, including the opening of the Martire Business & Communications Center, and much more.

Confronting Pedagogy In “Confronting Globalization”: The Use Of Role-Play Simulations To Foster Interdisciplinary/Global Learning, Lesley A. Denardis

Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications

With the increasing emphasis on global learning as part of the redesigned institutional mission of American higher education, there will arguably be a need for a variety of global learning experiences across the undergraduate curriculum. Efforts to incorporate global learning in course content at home by globalizing or internationalizing the curricula are already underway at many institutions of higher education. This article offers a set of recommendations for educators wishing to globalize their courses by adopting an interdisciplinary approach to global learning specifically through the use of role-play simulations. As a problem-based pedagogy, role-play simulations are uniquely equipped to deliver …

Ryan Matura Library Annual Report, 2015, Peter Gavin Ferriby

Library Annual Report

The annual report reflects the fiscal year 2014-2015.

Math Department Newsletter, 2014-2015, Mathematics Department

Mathematics Newsletter

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Report On The Sacred Heart University Participation In The Ace Internationalization Laboratory By The American Council On Education Peer Review Visit Team February 25-27, 2015, American Council On Education Peer Review Visit Team

Global Engagement Publications

This report is based on a visit to Sacred Heart University (SHU) by an American Council on Education (ACE) peer review team on February 25-27, 2015. This report also draws upon the document Internationalization Self-Study (December 2014) provided to the peer review team in advance.

Teaching Models: Designing Instruction For 21st Century Learners (Book Review), Joshua C. Elliott

Education Faculty Publications

Book review by Joshua C. Elliott.

Milman, N. B., & Kilbane, C.R. (2013). Teaching models: Designing instruction for 21st century learners. New York, NY: Pearson.

ISBN: 9780205609970

Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Dancing with Heart -- SHU at Watermark Health Fair -- What students know about the 2016 election candidates -- Class of 2015 commencement speakers announced -- SHU bone marrow drive -- Mr. SHU contestants -- Shoe collection for Bridgeport schools -- Club football to start inaugural season

Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Relay for life -- President Petillo's blog -- Education students partner with local school -- Love your melon charity group at SHU -- Gymnastics growing as a team -- Do athletes mind concussions

The Value Of A Four-Year Degree Is Increasing, John J. Petillo

SHU Faculty Publications

The value of a four-year college degree has never been greater. This is particularly true for graduates in comparison to their peers who have lower levels of education.

The globalized job market is hyper-competitive, and a four-year degree is increasingly a base requirement that’s necessary just to get your foot in the door for an interview. Millennials recognize this reality since a third of them hold at least a bachelor’s degree. This makes them the best-educated generation in history.

A college education enriches not only the person who receives it, but society overall. We must never forget that an informed …

Library Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Library Newsletters

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Sacred Heart University Magazine, Spring 2015, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

The lead article in this issue is about Sacred Heart University's success in the area of enrollment. This issue also includes a feature on Professor Jonas Zdanys, grants to Biology Professor Barbara Pierce to further her research on migratory birds and to the Welch College of Business MBA program from Bank of America. The pages are filled with other exciting news--from President John J. Petillo's foreword.

Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: University of Oklahoma scandal -- The faces of SHU; student ambassadors -- Woman's studies minor at SHU -- Professor brings the blues to Red's