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Self-Determination Theory As A Pedagogical Foundation For Collegiate Physical Activity Courses, Scot Edward Long

Dissertations

Inactivity, obesity and associated medical, social and economic problems are pervasive in contemporary society. Modern science is aware of the preventative role physical activity offers in deterrence of these problems and the benefits physical education offers. Traditionally, physical education has focused primarily on physiological variables; however, physical activity begins with a behavioral change. Motivation is the necessary factor to initiate physical activity and self-determination theory (SDT) can be used to explain learner motivation in the world of collegiate physical education. Institutionalized schooling is typically performed in a controlling nature, which creates a poor environment for learning and motivation. The purpose …

Growth And Decline Of "Second Life" As An Educational Platform, Christine Libby Mark

Dissertations

Second Life, a 3D online immersive virtual environment, emerged in 2003 and was predicted to become the predominant online course delivery platform by 2013. Educational institutions initially rushed to create a presence in the Second Life; however, after 2009 those same institutions were disappointed by their experiences and deserted the virtual world. This study sought to uncover the reasons for the rapid decline of such a highly lauded educational platform. Using a mixed methods research design, utilizing a qualitative phenomenology with in-depth personal interviews of higher education administrators followed by a detailed quantitative survey instrument, the researcher was able to …

2014-April-30-'Rhinos: Then And Now' Focus Of Talk At Natural History Museum, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Volume 111, Number 24 - Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

No abstract provided.

Twenty First Annual Uni Csbs Student Research Conference [Program] April 26, 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.

Land Of A Million Poets, Dorothy Bouzouma

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in English by Dorothy Bouzouma on April 25, 2014.

The Echo: April 25, 2014, Taylor University

2013-2014 (Volume 101)

Finding our roots – Dancing out of Darkness – The Unspoken – Heritage Weekend 2014 – Schedule for the Weekend – Veteran professor retires – Online teasers – In The Loop – War votes – Bus ride to the Baltic – Taylathon – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – ‘Heaven Is For Real’ – Taylor Music Department finishing on high note – Taylor brings the Brahms – Education, sports and some cash on the side – The dangers of biblical interpretation (part one) – The streak – Softball finally stopped – Weekly Preview – Athlete of the Week

Chimes: April 25, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Jonathan Eigege and Laura Sterenberg win student senate election by Hayley Cox

Cello Cabaret promises uniqye concert experience by Bethany Cox

Student senate to replace handicap signs on campus by Daniel Paulson

First-year student relaunches rowing club at Calvin by Kellee Dragt

Biennial Festival of Faith and Writing gathers 2,000 writers and readers by Connor Sterchi

The National's distinct style vows by Ben Rietema & Leah Jonker

Festival brings Hollywood to Calvin by Nick Keeley

Baseball in national spotlight by Brian Exner

Ursinus College Celebration Of Student Achievement (Cosa) Schedule Of Events, 2014, Office Of Academic Affairs

Celebration of Student Achievement Schedules

This schedule details the performances, panels, talks and poster presentations held on the ninth annual Ursinus College CoSA day.

The Pan American (2014-04-24), Susan Gonzalez

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

Vol. 70, No. 27

The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, April 24, 2014, Dave Muoio, Larissa Coyne, Caroline Sandberg, Deana Harley, Evan Hill, Caitlin Tillson, Rachel Brown, Shawn Hartigan, Olivia Z. Schultz, Jonathan Vander Lugt, Sydney Rotman, Austin Fox

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus Conducts First Ever ISGP Conference on Pandemic Preparedness • Library Staff Planning for Big Changes • First Schellhase Ursinus Essay Prize Announced on CoSa Day • Annual Charity Art Fair to Support Camp Cranium • Political Activists to Speak at Graduation • Senior Fellows Help to Shape the Incoming Freshman Class • Alumni Weekend to be Held on Campus • Opinion: Parents Influence our Political Beliefs; Fight to Preserve Net Neutrality in the US • Balancing Act for the Ages: Senior Bryn O'Neill • Opinion: MLB Must Move on From Steroid Era • Men's Lacrosse Stays Alive, Baseball Splits …

Program And Abstracts Celebration Of Student Scholarship, 2014, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Reports and Publications

Program and Abstracts from the Celebration of Student Scholarship on April 23, 2014.

1st Annual Sustainability Report, Saint Mary's College Of California

Sustainability Report

No abstract provided.

2014-April-18-Dr. Cynthia Chambers Receives Harold Love Award From Thec, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Impacts Of Website Visibility And Family Income On Use Of The Net Price Calculator, Hunt Chouteau Helm

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Higher education attainment benefits individuals and society. But access to higher education is not equitable. Students from low-income families, even those with equal qualifications, are underrepresented throughout the education pipeline, and the gap by family income increases at each educational milepost. The major impediments to increasing college-going rates for lower-income families are financial, experiential, motivational and informational. A key informational impediment is the difficulty families have in understanding information about college costs and financial aid. In 2011, the federal government attempted to improve information access for all by requiring colleges and universities to post a Net Price Calculator on their …

Chimes: April 11, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Campaign of two executive teams the focus of this year's senate election by Kate Parsons

Cellists take home prize at well-attended Calvin's Got Talent by Joe Mohan

Interim to Disney World to be offered for January 2015 by Audrey Enters

Calvin approves Hampshire community garden by Joseph Matheson

Chimes triumphant against student senate in dodgeball showdown by Alden Hartopo and Connor Sterchi

Calvin's 15th Goldwater Scholarship awarded to senior Abby Leistra

Off-campus housing mutually beneficial by Bob Crow

2014 Lecture Series Program - Public Events, Private Lives: Literature And Politics In The Modern World, Salman Rushdie

Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series

Sir Salman Rushdie is one of the most celebrated authors of our time—of any time. A brilliant provocateur, he’s penned a handful of classic novels, influenced a generation of writers, and received a Queen’s Knighthood for “services to literature.” He stands as both a pop culture icon and one of the most thought-provoking proponents for free speech today

Aging Identified As A Risk Factor For Fibrotic Diseases, Alicia Rohan

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 32, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU prepares for 25th annual Discovery Gala to raise funds for student scholarships -- Puzzlethon aims to raise money for autism awareness -- Volunteer program's annual Easter basket drive -- CT minimum wage set to increase in 2017 --Honors students submit a project about how alcohol and stress can cause genetic changes that can affect future children -- Tavares Tuck receives Founders Award -- Mickey Rooney dies at 93 -- Volleyball loses in final two home games -- Sports management club hosts a showing of "Schooled: The Price of College Sports:

Alys Stephens Center Presents Free 3-D Light Dreams Ii Festival May 8-10, Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Chimes: April 4, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Le Roy answers students' questions on core, prioritization by Kate Parsons

Calvin bans e-cigs indoors, keeps window open to stricter policy by Daniel Paulson

Nominations announced for Student Employee of the Year by Angelyn Groenboom

Student develops sophisticated computer program for astronomy by Connor Sterchi

Calvin's Got Talent introduces texting as a new voting method by Bethany Cok

Virtual reality startup Oculus VR to be acquired by Facebook by Jonathan Hielkema

Baseball and Softball by Jacob Kuyvenhoven

2014-04-04 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council.

Faculty Senate Records

General Education Council meeting minutes from April 4, 2014.

2014-April-02- Earth Month, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Ryan Honored For Extraordinary Efforts To Help Homeless Receive Cancer Care, Natalie Wade

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 32, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Fashion Classes at Sacred Heart -- Counseling Center Offers QPR Classes -- S.T.A.T Hosts Alumni Panel -- Green SHUs “Green Week” -- New Black Rock Cafe hangout -- Students comment on the importance of sleep -- Animal Embassy Provides Unique Internship

Elearning Cost Analysis Of On-Premise Versus Cloud-Hosted Implementation In Sub-Saharan Countries, Joel Samson Mtebe, Roope Raisamo

The African Journal of Information Systems

The cost of acquiring, managing, and maintaining ICT infrastructure is one of the main factors that hinder educational institutions in Sub-Saharan countries to adopt and implement eLearning. Recently, cloud computing has emerged as a new computing paradigm for delivering cost effective computing services that can be used to harness eLearning. However, the adoption of cloud computing in higher education in Sub-Saharan countries is very low. Although there are many factors that may influence educational institutions to adopt cloud services, cost effectiveness is often a key factor. Far too little is known on how much the use of cloud computing can …

Archarios, 2014 Spring, Office Of Student Life

Archarios Literary Art Magazine

No issue number listed. Editor: Emilee Rosen. Faculty Advisor: Paul Olsen. Printed by Sheriar Press.

The Learning Marketspace, April 2014, Bob Heterick, Carol Twigg

The Learning MarketSpace (4/03 - 4/14)

No abstract provided.

"Growing It My Way": A Qualitative Analysis Of Rural Organic Growers, David Adam Sizemore

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Sociology by David Adam Sizemore on April, 2014