Focus Over Frenzy: An Educator’S Guide To Strategic Opportunity Selection,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Focus Over Frenzy: An Educator’S Guide To Strategic Opportunity Selection, Charity Freeman
Professional Learning Day
Is your professional plate overflowing with commitments? This session challenges common productivity and time management myths while introducing practical tools for making decisions about your time and energy. Learn why "switch tasking" might make you feel productive but drains your cognitive resources. In this session, explore a comprehensive framework for evaluating opportunities that come your way, from aligning with your core priorities to assessing stakeholder dynamics. Leave with concrete strategies for saying "yes" or "no" confidently, setting meaningful boundaries, and making choices that support your effectiveness as an educator.
Build Your Own World!,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Build Your Own World!, Sarah Robertson, Felicia Maxa
Professional Learning Day
You will be introduced to an activity that allows you to create a unique planet and learn about earth and space science in the process! In making your planet, you will use knowledge of formation, plate boundaries, landforms, weather, climate, wind currents, and more. You will sketch out planetary details and create a raised relief map that shows aspects of your planet. If you love Earth Science and project-based learning, this is the session for you. Bring a pencil and a positive attitude!
Quantum Cryptography In Physics Class,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Quantum Cryptography In Physics Class, Anastasia Perry
Professional Learning Day
Do you want to bring more modern physics content, beyond the photoelectric effect, into your physics classroom? Quantum mechanics has bizarre phenomena such as probabilistic measurement, uncertainty principle, and entanglement. Using quantum objects like photons can benefit cryptography and secure communication. This lesson will model the BB84 quantum key generation protocol using hands-on activity. Additional simulation activities and resources will be shared. This activity can be used in a high school physics class during the modern physics unit. Basic algebra skills and limited school supplies are needed. Interested CS teachers or middle school science teachers can use it as an …
Ai: What It Can And Can’T Do,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Ai: What It Can And Can’T Do, Dr. Micah Fogel
Professional Learning Day
For those with no AI experience. Come find out what AI is, how it works, and how you can get started using it. Your students are already using AI, so you should learn how to use it to help them learn! Bring your laptop and play along!
With Or Without Highways?,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
With Or Without Highways?, David Hernandez
Professional Learning Day
Can you imagine your life without your GPS (Global Positioning System)? Although GPS seems to be an automatic and standard service for all users. The users alone contribute to at least 30% of the program’s ability to work accurately. Join us in exploring a model representing the calculations performed by navigational devices that predict travel times and the optimal roads for this travel time. If you get lost on the way to this presentation, use the GPS.
Reflections On Light: Exploring Geometrical Optics With Precalculus Tools,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Reflections On Light: Exploring Geometrical Optics With Precalculus Tools, Dr. Anderson Trimm
Professional Learning Day
In this session, the presenter will discuss the mathematical modeling of reflection and refraction of light as an engaging and accessible application of several concepts from precalculus. By presenting this topic with a greater emphasis on the underlying mathematics, students of physical science can make deeper connections with their mathematics coursework. The presenter will share a lesson appropriate for Algebra 2 or precalculus that integrates Desmos and PhET simulations and discuss differentiation opportunities. Attendees should bring a laptop to access the simulations.
Examining The Nexus Of School Leadership And Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study,
2025
Liberty University
Examining The Nexus Of School Leadership And Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Melvina A. Murray
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the influence of school leadership on teacher retention for public school teachers at Helam Public School District. The phenomenon of the influence of school leadership on teacher retention encompasses various interconnected factors that significantly affect the decision of teachers to remain in or leave the profession. The historical, social, and theoretical context of teacher retention were highlighted in the introduction. The theory guiding this study was the transformational leadership theory. The central research question aimed to understand the school leadership experiences of retained public school teachers at Helam Public School District. …
Low Levels Of Self-Efficacy And Its Perceived Impact On Nontraditional Community College Students' Academic Performance,
2025
Liberty University
Low Levels Of Self-Efficacy And Its Perceived Impact On Nontraditional Community College Students' Academic Performance, William Mckinley Pace Iii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study explored low self-efficacy and its perceived impact on nontraditional community college student’s academic performance in the United States. The theory guiding this study was Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy (1977), exploring the central research question: How does low self-efficacy’s perceived impact affect nontraditional community college student’s academic performance in the United States? The participants’ lived experiences was gathered through individual interviews, a focus group session, and follow-up personal interviews. The study utilized the interpretive framework of the constructivist worldview, where the researcher used bracketing, an initial data analysis, coding, and themes, finalized by …
Heritage Language Learners In The Foreign Language Classroom,
2025
Monash University
Heritage Language Learners In The Foreign Language Classroom, Annabel Noar
Journal of Graduate Education Research
Heritage language learners are a heterogenous group themselves, and prevalent contrasts exist between them and foreign language learners. This presents challenges for the amalgamation of heritage language learners and foreign language learners within a single language classroom. Reviewing relevant literature, this paper discusses the differences between heritage language learners and foreign language learners, and how these can be accounted for by educators. It argues that, without specific, individualised differentiation, the foreign language classroom is inappropriate for the heritage language learner due to its inability to sufficiently account for their heterogeneity, diverse backgrounds and unique motivations for language learning. The difficulty …
Understanding Young Adolescent Identity And Experiences Through Internal Dimensions: A Scoping Review,
2025
Ohio University
Understanding Young Adolescent Identity And Experiences Through Internal Dimensions: A Scoping Review, Dezeré J. Martin, Stacie K. Pettit, Sandra L. Stacki, Kristie W. Smith, Micki M. Caskey
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this study was to explore multiple facets of young adolescent identity and related experiences through a scoping literature review. Based on Gardenswartz and Rowe’s Four Layers of Diversity Model, we specifically examined extant literature around five of the internal dimensions: gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and physical ability. Two overarching research questions guided this investigation: What is the range and nature of current findings on young adolescent identity and experience? What gaps exist in research on young adolescent identity and experiences? To address these research questions, our research group conducted a scoping literature review using predetermined search strings …
Introducing A Non-Zero Post-Humanistic Framework For Problem Solving In Design Education,
2025
SAE University College
Introducing A Non-Zero Post-Humanistic Framework For Problem Solving In Design Education, Louise Kolff, Robert Haubt
Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai
This paper proposes an innovative framework within interdisciplinary higher education courses that integrates non-zero post-humanistic design thinking and the concept of embodiment for addressing problem solving. We explore how design education can move from a human-centered approach, to a post-humanistic more-than-human approach. Central to our approach is "non- zero" thinking, emphasising collaborative solutions that benefit all stakeholders—human and non- human—recognising our shared responsibilities within ecosystems. We also introduce the notion of qualia in design education, highlighting how immersive experiences can evoke deeper emotional responses, fostering empathy and a greater understanding of complex problems. This combined approach achieves three key outcomes …
Nanolearning In Higher Education: The Next Big Thing?,
2025
DePaul University
Nanolearning In Higher Education: The Next Big Thing?, Joel Reynolds
ICHRIE Research Reports
Developing engaging educational content, that keeps student’s attention is crucial in the current distraction driven environment. Nanolearning is one new approach being utilized in the workplace that provides a different way of learning.Nanolearning is the process of learning in short pieces of information. Nano content can be used as an introduction for any new topic as well as repetition for the main element of learning during every class or the whole period of learning.The use of technology in developing and delivering nanolearning is key. As the demands of learners continue to change, nanolearning is expected to grow rapidly. Implications …
Training For Tomorrow: Ensuring School Staff Are Ready For Medical Emergencies,
2025
Fort Hays State University
Training For Tomorrow: Ensuring School Staff Are Ready For Medical Emergencies, Lisa Garamella
SACAD: Scholarly Activities
This project explores the implementation of a training curriculum for emergency response team (ERT) members in schools. Using a pre-and post-test questionnaire to assess knowledge aims to increase the understanding of identifying emergencies and responding to school personnel. Emergencies can happen at any time or place. School districts need to ensure they are prepared to respond appropriately to help during these situations. Having a plan in place to manage medical emergencies will help lessen the impact of a medical event (Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], 2010). Most school staff are not thoroughly trained to assist students, staff, or visitors during …
Tales Of A Contemplative Academic: Lessons Learned From Integrating Meditation In The College Classroom,
2025
University of Central Florida
Tales Of A Contemplative Academic: Lessons Learned From Integrating Meditation In The College Classroom, Steve Haberlin
Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education
In this autoethnographical reflective essay, the author recounts his struggles and micro-victories with integrating brief meditation with undergraduates at a private college. The reflection offers three major insights for other faculty considering sharing meditation in higher education.
Preservice Teachers Use Of Digital And Non-Digital Music Composition Systems As Resources For Teaching Elementary Mathematics,
2025
University of Texas at El Paso
Preservice Teachers Use Of Digital And Non-Digital Music Composition Systems As Resources For Teaching Elementary Mathematics, Song A. An, Daniel A. Tillman, Victor Minces, So Jung Kim
Journal of STEM Teacher Education
This study was planned and performed with the main goal of examining preservice teachers’ (n=61) pedagogical reflections regarding the comparison of two educational music composition programs available for teaching mathematics. Empirical evidence that was collected and analyzed indicated that the two music composition programs each have distinctive strengths that may serve as appropriate teaching resources. The findings from the present study have shown that music composition and performance activities, if properly developed and supported by sound educational principles, learning theories, and educational technologies, can be used as classroom activities to support formal mathematics education while also providing out-of-school learning resources …
Sowing The Seeds Of Confusion To Reap Content Mastery,
2025
University of Kentucky
Sowing The Seeds Of Confusion To Reap Content Mastery, Rebecca Mcgrail
Greater Faculties: A Review of Teaching and Learning
No abstract provided.
Engaged Pedagogy And The Three C'S: Incorporating Student Emotions Within Institutions Of Higher Education,
2025
University of Kentucky
Engaged Pedagogy And The Three C'S: Incorporating Student Emotions Within Institutions Of Higher Education, Kathryn Mattingly Flynn
Greater Faculties: A Review of Teaching and Learning
No abstract provided.
Getting Students Excited About Chemistry,
2025
University of Kentucky
Getting Students Excited About Chemistry, Jovita Daraezinwa
Greater Faculties: A Review of Teaching and Learning
No abstract provided.
Introduction To Section Two - Graddegree+ Pedagogy Development Track Reflections,
2025
University of Kentucky
Introduction To Section Two - Graddegree+ Pedagogy Development Track Reflections, Ashley Sorrell
Greater Faculties: A Review of Teaching and Learning
No abstract provided.
Overcoming Students' Resistance To The Flipped Classroom,
2025
University of Kentucky
Overcoming Students' Resistance To The Flipped Classroom, Koji Tanno
Greater Faculties: A Review of Teaching and Learning
No abstract provided.
