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The Impact Of Remote Learning In The Wake Of Covid19, Dominique Richards
The Impact Of Remote Learning In The Wake Of Covid19, Dominique Richards
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
With COVID19, the University of Akron and many other universities had to adjust how they taught students. They went from primarily in-person classes to primarily remote classes as well as hybrid classes. This project is meant to determine how students at the university were affected by this change regarding their overall satisfaction with remote learning. Students at the University of Akron were surveyed in September 2023. The questions regarded demographics, location during the semesters (from spring 2020 to current), impact on study habits, impact on grades, impact on social life, satisfaction with courses, and general thoughts on online learning. Questions …
Uncovering A Natural History Mystery At The University Of Akron, Gary M. Holliday, Lara Roketenetz
Uncovering A Natural History Mystery At The University Of Akron, Gary M. Holliday, Lara Roketenetz
Proceedings from the Document Academy
Students were engaged in a combination of detective work, biology, archives, art, and education/outreach to prepare a collection of taxidermied birds donated to the University of Akron by the Rhodes family in the early 1900s for public access and exhibition. Students had the opportunity to learn from leading experts regarding the historical significance of biological collections, proper preservation protocols, digitizing and archival practices, and the urgency of science education and communication for a public audience. Many campus and community partners were involved, including experts from local museums and nature centers.
Mandarin Chinese As A Second Language: A Review Of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
Mandarin Chinese As A Second Language: A Review Of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Mandarin Chinese has become increasing prevalent in the modern world. Accordingly, research of Chinese as a second language has developed greatly over the past few decades. This paper reviews research on the difficulties of acquiring a second language in general and research that specifically details the difficulty of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Based on this research, the author also reveals some areas that should be researched further in order to advance the field.
Students In The Field: Linking Service-Learning And Undergraduate Research, Carolyn Behrman
Students In The Field: Linking Service-Learning And Undergraduate Research, Carolyn Behrman
Anthropology Faculty Research
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