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Full-Text Articles in Education
Differentiated Instruction Institute, Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction Institute, Beth E. Ackerman
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The History Of Special Education: Lessons From The Past, Implications For The Future, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
The History Of Special Education: Lessons From The Past, Implications For The Future, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
We identify three eras in the history of special education: Early Reform (1800 – 1870), Stagnation and Regression (1870-1950), and Contemporary Reform (1950 – present). Next we examine parallels between eras and consider implications for people with disabilities today, highlighting the importance of the systematic study of historical perspectives in preparation programs for special educators.
Technology: Teaching Students Internet Manners, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: Teaching Students Internet Manners, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Students must be taught how to use the computer and Internet. Language arts now includes viewing and visually representing, but often teachers neglect to instruct on the correct format and use of correspondence and presentation using technology.
Technology: The Teacher That Is Prepared, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: The Teacher That Is Prepared, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Using technology is more than having a computer in the classroom. Having that computer in the classroom won't necessarily improve test scores. Knowing the right technology to use and how to use it in the classroom can implement learning and access wonderful resources that the school could never afford otherwise. This presentation examines the various possibilities and offers suggestions for classroom instruction.
Technology: Safe Internet Use For Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: Safe Internet Use For Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Teaching students about the ethical use of materials located on the Internet is the job of every teacher that uses computers and technology in the classroom. The millennial generation has never known life without the computer. While these students are often knowledgeable about how to navigate the Internet and "at home" in cyberspace, often they are very ignorant of the potential of danger for themselves and others.
The Effects Of Poverty In The Role Of Schools: Implications For Teacher-Preparation Programs, Deanna L. Keith Dr., Lucinda S. Spaulding, Andrea P. Beam
The Effects Of Poverty In The Role Of Schools: Implications For Teacher-Preparation Programs, Deanna L. Keith Dr., Lucinda S. Spaulding, Andrea P. Beam
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Writing An Internet Policy For The Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Writing An Internet Policy For The Your School, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Whenever the school provides access to computers, or the Internet there should be an understanding and agreement with those that service is provided to. Every school should clearly stipulate what is being provided and the terms for use of those facilities. This presentation discusses the Internet Use and Waver form that parents and students should sign prior to use of the school's computers.
Technology: Uses For Teachers, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: Uses For Teachers, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
There are many, many classroom worthy forms of technology available for teachers. This presentation discusses their use and possibilities for applications within the classroom.
Technology: The Best Resources In The World, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Technology: The Best Resources In The World, Kathie C. Morgan Ed. D.
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Having a computer connected to the Internet is like being inside the best resource center, the best library in the world. This presentation presents some of the very best sites for use in the classroom, from music or Bible sites to links to, truly, the best library in the world, The Library of Congress.
Intentionality, Karen L. Parker
Intentionality, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Intentional Teacher, Karen L. Parker
The Intentional Teacher, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Count Me In: Intentional Activities For Numeric Reasoning, Karen L. Parker
Count Me In: Intentional Activities For Numeric Reasoning, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Set For Literacy: Intentional Literacy Instruction, Karen L. Parker
Set For Literacy: Intentional Literacy Instruction, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Sound Advice: Intentional Instruction For Phonological Awareness, Karen L. Parker
Sound Advice: Intentional Instruction For Phonological Awareness, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Programs On Teacher Morale, Samuel J. Smith, William A. Royal
Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Programs On Teacher Morale, Samuel J. Smith, William A. Royal
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The effect of School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) on teacher morale was examined using the Purdue Teacher Opinionnaire (PTO). Faculty members of two rural Tennessee middle schools participated. The treatment group experienced initial implementation of a SW-PBS program and was both pretested and posttested. The middle school where the control group taught was posttested without implementation of SW-PBS. A paired t-test was applied to analyze the data, showing improvements at a significance level of .05 in the factors of facilities, rapport with the principal, and community pressures. Findings suggest that teachers are likely to have increased levels of morale …
Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations (Tej), Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana
Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations (Tej), Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This study examines preservice second-career teachers (SCTs), their motivations for switching careers, and their perceptions of the profession. Participants were graduate students in a blended online-residential Master of Arts in Teaching program (n=311). Profiles, characteristics, motivations, and perceptions were explored using the FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) Scale and focus groups.
Determining Best Practices And Interventions In Special Education, Lucinda S. Spaulding
Determining Best Practices And Interventions In Special Education, Lucinda S. Spaulding
Faculty Publications and Presentations
A current critical issue in special education is no longer the assurance of access but the assurance of intervention effectiveness. Determining which practices and interventions are most effective and efficient for ensuring optimal student achievement is a fundamental concern of special education teachers in this era of accountability. In this discussion I examine three designs commonly used in special education research (experimental research designs, meta-analyses, and narrative research syntheses) and their utility and appropriateness for determining the efficacy of classroom practices and interventions.
Working Memory: The Reading And Math Connection, Connie Mcdonald, Steven A. Mcdonald
Working Memory: The Reading And Math Connection, Connie Mcdonald, Steven A. Mcdonald
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Service Learning At A Faith-Based Institution, Beth Ackerman
Service Learning At A Faith-Based Institution, Beth Ackerman
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Vocabulary With Character: Lessons From Newbery Books, Karen L. Parker
Vocabulary With Character: Lessons From Newbery Books, Karen L. Parker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Parent And Community Connection: The Essence Of Successful Students, Shante' Moore-Austin
The Parent And Community Connection: The Essence Of Successful Students, Shante' Moore-Austin
Faculty Publications and Presentations
As the old saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child." This is very true within the school system, and educators must understand the importance of parental and community involvement. This presentation focuses on a number of exciting and fun strategies for both beginning and veteran teachers on effective ways to incorporate parents and the community in the overall learning process
Destination: Cia, Shante' Moore-Austin
Destination: Cia, Shante' Moore-Austin
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The Pi Sigma Chapter motivates members to Commit to service, Inspire others to be successful, and Act responsibly as educators. Service projects and programs prompt members of this ACE Award winning chapter to action-oriented involvement within the university and community environment.
Is Brain Gym An Effective Educational Intervention?, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Mark P. Mostert, Andrea Beam
Is Brain Gym An Effective Educational Intervention?, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Mark P. Mostert, Andrea Beam
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Brain Gym® (BG) (BGI, 2008) is a popular commercial program sold by Brain Gym® International (BGI). Making extravagant claims for improved intellectual and physical development, it used in more than 80 countries. While BGI’s claims are persuasive, to date there is little empirical evidence validating the approach. We examine some theoretical assumptions from which BGI was developed, review the efficacy literature, and provide suggestions for making informed decisions about the judiciousness of investing time and resources in this program.
Technologies That Assist In Closing The Achievement Gap: A Comparison African American And Caucasian Students’ Learning And Community In The Online Classroom, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, Holder David
Technologies That Assist In Closing The Achievement Gap: A Comparison African American And Caucasian Students’ Learning And Community In The Online Classroom, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, Holder David
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Higher Education administrators and educators seek to understand how to design and to facilitate online courses to ensure quality, culturally responsive online education for minority students, specifically African American students, and to close the academic achievement gap that exists today. This study examines online students’ using both synchronous and asynchronous technologies to determine whether students’ social presence, cognitive presence, teacher presence, and perceived learning differ based upon ethnicity. A one-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted. Results yielded no significant difference in dependent variables based on ethnicity.
Sharepoint Collaboration: Streamlining The Dissertation Process For Online Students, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, David Holder
Sharepoint Collaboration: Streamlining The Dissertation Process For Online Students, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, David Holder
Faculty Publications and Presentations
In the era of Web 2.0, document editors and collaborative workspaces have emerged. Primary functions of online collaborative workspaces include the ability to create a documents and document libraries online for others to view and collaborate and share document resources; thus, simplifying and streamlining projects that require collaboration. SharePoint is one such collaborative workspace. SharePoint is a server that has allowed for the simplifying and streamlining of the dissertation process for online students. The use of the various features of SharePoint for collaboration on dissertations are discussed. Benefits of using SharePont are outlined.
Of Student Teachers And Avatars: Working Towards An Effective Model For Geographically Distributed Learning Communities Of Pre-Service Educators Using Virtual Worlds., Randall Dunn, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, David Holder, Deborah Hodgson
Of Student Teachers And Avatars: Working Towards An Effective Model For Geographically Distributed Learning Communities Of Pre-Service Educators Using Virtual Worlds., Randall Dunn, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, David Holder, Deborah Hodgson
Faculty Publications and Presentations
With greater distribution of learning communities through the expanding use of online and distance learning, researchers emphasize focus on the effective use of specific technologies on student preference and achievement. One such technology drawing significant interest in scholarly and practical circles is the use of Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVE), with the more common environment being Second Life, a product of Linden Labs, This research project, having gone through a pilot stage and under current implementation, addresses preference and effectiveness through a mixed-method research endeavor, examining forming communities using Second Life’s environment for small group discussions and large group seminar presentations …
Synergizing Wikis, Vodcasts, And Podcasts For Collaborative Class Texts, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Michael Szapkiw, Justin Tiucker
Synergizing Wikis, Vodcasts, And Podcasts For Collaborative Class Texts, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Michael Szapkiw, Justin Tiucker
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This tech-savvy generation of students, known as digital natives, desires to learn and to interact utilizing the collaborative technologies that have always been a part of their lives. The purpose of this paper and corresponding presentation is to demonstrate how a wiki can be used by students and the instructor to create a collaborative text and demonstrate how multimedia can be integrated into the texts using podcasting and vodcasting. A description of the procedures used to design, to produce, and to publish a wiki class text with integrated podcasts will be demonstrated. The challenges and benefits of using these technologies …
Factors That Influence Teachers’ Views On Standardized Tests, Christine T. Schuette, Mervyn J. Wighting, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Michael K. Ponton, Anastasia L. Betts
Factors That Influence Teachers’ Views On Standardized Tests, Christine T. Schuette, Mervyn J. Wighting, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Michael K. Ponton, Anastasia L. Betts
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The central aim of this study was to explore K-12 teachers’ (N = 183) attitudes about standardized tests as a function of experience, instructional level, student population, and type of school. The Teachers’ Views on Standardized Tests Questionnaire was developed to assess teachers’ perceptions of the impact of standardized tests on practice. All survey items were intended to measure a facet of teachers’ attitudes regarding the necessity of standardized tests and their influence on best practices. Findings from this study indicated that special education and inclusion teachers viewed standardized tests as more negatively influencing instruction than general education teachers. There …
Enhancing Classroom Communication And Collaboration Via Web-Based Technologies, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Richard J. Silvey
Enhancing Classroom Communication And Collaboration Via Web-Based Technologies, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Richard J. Silvey
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Effectiveness Of Computer-Assisted Instruction In Developmental Mathematics, Kathy Dye Spradlin, Beth Ackerman
The Effectiveness Of Computer-Assisted Instruction In Developmental Mathematics, Kathy Dye Spradlin, Beth Ackerman
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This quasiexperimental study compared academic performance of students enrolled in a developmental mathematics course using traditional instruction (i.e., lecture) and traditional instruction supplemented with computer-assisted instruction. In addition, gender differences in mathematical performance were also investigated. There was no statistically significant difference in the posttest scores of students receiving traditional instruction and traditional instruction supplemented with computer-assisted instruction. There was a significant difference in the posttest scores of females and males, with females outperforming males in both modes of instruction.