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Does Removing Quizzes Impact Student Performance In An Online Course?, John Griffith

Publications

Data for 295 college online introductory statistics students were examined to determine if removing four module (weekly) quizzes impacted student performance on a cumulative exam. In this research, student performance was not significantly impacted by the removal of the quizzes. The difference in the exam mean score earned by the group of students who did not take quizzes was less than 0.8 of a point lower than the exam average for students who took the quizzes prior to the exam. Withdraw rates significantly declined from 5 percent to 1 percent. Results of this study support the idea that course designers …

How One Uab Student Is Using Her Passion For The Environment To Create Practical Solutions For The Future, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

How One Uab Student Is Using Her Passion For The Environment To Create Practical Solutions For The Future, Micah Hardge

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Defending Against External Influences On Educational Data: The Role Of Policies And Procedures, Emily Faulconer, Debra Bourdeau

Publications

Within higher education, there has been increased focus over recent decades on evaluating our teaching practices to provide high-quality evidence of student learning for both internal and external assessment. Even at institutions without a college of education, many faculty are engaged in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and/or discipline-based educational research (DBER). While studies are very diverse, and include qualitative and quantitative measures, common data points include student assessment scores and final course grades. In investigations using these measures, researchers acknowledge various mediating and moderating variables, but one particularly impactful variable is often ignored – administrative policies and …

Orgsp Quarterly: An Orgsp Newsletter From Lincoln Memorial University, Vol 8.3, Lincoln Memorial University, Office Of Research Grants And Sponsored Projects

ORGSP Quarterly

This quarter's issue focuses on fall research. Learn about the excellent work of LMU's faculty, staff, and students.

Periods, Angela Gulick

Grammar PowerPoints and Videos

No abstract provided.

How Well Does Craft Academy Implement Its Core Mission And Goals To Prepare Students For College And Career Readiness?, Andrew Sexton

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone paper presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Administration by Andrew Sexton in the fall of 2023.

Gold & Blue, Fall 2023, St. Mary's University - San Antonio, Texas

Gold & Blue

This is the Fall 2023 edition of Gold & Blue which is St. Mary's University's official school publication.

2023 Commencement Program - Fall, Morehead State University. Registrar's Office.

Morehead State Commencement Programs

2023 Fall Commencement program for Morehead State University.

Writing Communities To (Re-)Engage Faculty: The U See I Write Initiative, Ilona S. Yim, Nina Bandelj, Olga V. Razorenova, Peiyi Wang

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on university faculty, unduly those from underrepresented groups, causing many faculty to disengage. Writing communities represent a promising tool to (re-)engage faculty and build an inclusive climate. As part of U See I Write, a faculty development initiative at the University of California, Irvine, we convened a series of monthly writing retreats between March and June of 2021, with between-retreat weekly writing sessions in smaller groups and an expectation to write daily for at least 30 minutes. In a diverse cohort of 34 faculty writers, program participation resulted in a significant increase in …

Illuminated Magazine, School Of Graduate Studies, East Tennessee State University

Illuminated: Graduate Student Research Magazine

From The Graduate School; Symptom Clusters in Individual Adults Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorders, [Blaine Stiglets, PhD, Psychology]; Where are They Now? [Featuring: Morgan Scott]; Predictive Modeling of Heart Disease Using Machine Learning Models, [Aishat Olatunji, MS, Computer Science]; Where are They Now? [Featuring: Jarrett McGill]; Fostering a Community for Graduate Students: Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), [GPSA]; Where are They Now? [Featuring: Keri Blair]; Where are They Now? [Featuring: Cory Howard]; Using EEG To Differentiate Brain Activity for Familiar Stimuli, [Jordan Razzak, PhD, Psychology]; Where are They Now? [Featuring: Brandon Merrit]; Examining Word Recognition Score (WRS) Testing as …

2023 Fall Nutshell, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

Fall 2023 issue of the Nutshell.

A Qualitative Study Of Literacy Tutoring In Virtual Environments During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Instructional And Relational Practices To Support Learners With Dyslexia, Megan G. Hills

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

This qualitative collective case study examined the relational and professional practices literacy tutors used to support learners with dyslexia in virtual learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through individual interviews, literacy tutors who rapidly transitioned to online teaching described their lived experiences during this historic time. Three themes were identified through cross-case analysis: adapting instructional practices to virtual environments, caring for students and parents, and reflecting on professional practice. The results of this study described evidence which suggests implications for future practice, including teacher preparation, virtual tutoring, and reflective teaching.

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

Celebrating 60 years of Sacred Heart University, past and present.

Ursinus Magazine, Fall 2023, Robyn E. Hannigan, Ed Moorhouse, Jennifer Meininger Wolfe, Ben Seal, William Mongan

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

On the brain • Solving the problem • Brave in Season • Energy impact • Supporting recovery • Leading the conversation • Legacies of slavery • Bears on the Hill • At the Berman • Bear bites • Office space • The new view: How an Ursinus lab is threading machine learning and the human element • Lean on me: A system of student-led support • Pitch perfect • Welcome, new Bears! • Live from New York • Scenes on stage • On the fast track • Class notes • Marriages • In memoriam • Burning question: How can we …

Deans, Chairs And Program Directors List 2023-2024 (Fall), Saint Mary's College Of California

Chairs and Program Directors lists

No abstract provided.

Light & Faith: October 2023, Taylor University

Light & Faith

No abstract provided.

Creating Diverse And Engaging World Language Communities With(Out) Textbooks, Lucian Rothe, Jordan Gabbard

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Textbooks have been a staple in many world language (WL) programs for decades. But how do current higher education efforts to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning spaces affect the use of commercial textbooks in WL classes? This report presents how a small German program at a large metropolitan university in the Southern United States redeveloped its program goals and materials to create engaging communities, address matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and adjust program practices based on constant evaluation. In doing so, it reflects on how textbooks have (not) been able to contribute to these objectives. Implications speak …

Tadaypaly Veeraragava Roy’S Gettysburg: A Reconstruction-Era Study, Vivek K. Rallabandi

Student Publications

One of the first international students that attended Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College) was Tadaypaly Veeraragava Roy, who was a student at the college for about a semester in 1876. Roy was a student from Guntur, a prominent city in what is now the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Guntur was the center of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church's missionary operations in India, and there were many missionary schools and churches in the region. It is possible that Roy came into contact with Lutheran missionaries that may have made him aware of Pennsylvania College's existence. As one of the college's …

2023 October, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for October of 2023.

Standards Based Grading Learning Objective For The Chemistry, Life, The Universe, And Everything General Chemistry Curriculum, Dawn Del Carlo, Laura Strauss

Open Educational Resources

This document details the Learning Objectives (LOs) and accompanying rubrics used in CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120 at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and are aligned with the Chemistry, Life, the Universe, and Everything (CLUE) Curriculum (Cooper & Klymkowsky, 2019). These rubrics were first developed and implemented in the Fall 2021, underwent substantial modification and then implemented again in Fall 2022. Minor modifications were made again and this document represents the rubrics to be implemented in the Fall 2023. As with all curriculum, these will also likely undergo minor changes.

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Fall 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

A Mindful Search For Basic Writing Identities: Constellating Contemplative Classroom Pedagogies, Classroom Community Circles, And Critical Discourse Analysis In A Cultural Rhetorics Ecology, Elizabeth Edwards Weems

English Theses & Dissertations

Many Basic Writing students have stories which are informed by traumas, othering, and marginalization. Finding pedagogies which address students’ stories, in addition to meeting academic goals, is crucial. Sometimes, students question how improving their reading and writing skills can help them navigate other areas of their education and experiences, especially their lives outside of academia. I have worked to create a kairotic pedagogy which invites students to read and write ‘the word and the world’ (Freire, 1970; 1988). Using Contemplative Classroom Pedagogies, I attempted to follow Freire’s (1992) call to make “teaching a creative act, a critical act, and not …

The Implications Of Dual Enrollment Participation On Black/African American Students’ Success, Yousef Abraham

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation presents a thorough investigation into the impact of dual enrollment programs on postsecondary achievement among students who identify as Black/African American. Dual enrollment initiatives have gained significant attention in recent years as a promising approach to enhance students' readiness for higher education and facilitate smoother transitions to college. This research seeks to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and implications of such programs, shedding light on their potential to improve postsecondary outcomes for Black/African American students. This study also acknowledges inherent limitations and delves into potential practical applications of the research outcomes, exploring how educators and policymakers can …

Education To Employment: The Role Of University Career Guidance In Reducing Youth Unemployment In Jordan, Anoushka Saraf

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This paper addresses the need for effective career guidance for university students, and sustainable post-graduation alumni support systems, to improve the employability of university graduates and reduce youth unemployment in Jordan. Through interviews and surveys, this paper will identify the key problems contributing to the skill mismatch between university graduates and the demands of the labor market. It will try and tackle how career centers can help their students develop soft skills like communication and teamwork, build a portfolio to differentiate themselves to employers, empower themselves with skills through online courses on software development, data science, research, and other technological …

Proceedings Of The Cuny Games Conference 9.0, Robert O. Duncan, Grace L. Axler-Diperte, Joseph Bisz, Christina Boyle, Devorah Kletenik, Carolyn Stallard

Publications and Research

The CUNY Games Network is an organization dedicated to encouraging research, scholarship and teaching in the developing field of games-based learning. We connect educators from every campus and discipline at CUNY and beyond who are interested in digital and non-digital games, simulations, and other forms of interactive teaching and inquiry-based learning.

Chimes: September 25, 2023, Calvin University

Chimes

Life and Career Studies program transitions to Calvin's department of education by Ethan Meyers

Calvin men's and women's soccer teams start strong in out of conference play by Dillion Baumchen

Calvin professor and students attend archaeology conference in Saudi Arabia by Gabriel Choi

ChatGPT: How nearly a year of public availability has changed the academic landscape by Jacob Westra

A never-ending CALLing by Savannah Shustack

Letter from Handlon Campus: Reflecting on convocation Fall 2023 by Robert Edward Hine

Olivia Rodrigo spills her "GUTS" in sophomore album by Lauren Nyong

Exploring Students’ Epistemological Understanding Of Atomic Structure Models, Claire V. Ward, Morgan Balabanoff

The Cardinal Edge

Developing a robust understanding of atomic structure and the nature of matter is foundational across chemistry and STEM courses. The development of this concept is challenging because it relies on models to illustrate something not directly observable. Scientific models are important tools used to explain phenomena, particularly phenomena that are not directly observable. In general chemistry, students are typically asked to consider four different models: (1) the particle model, (2) the nuclear model, (3) the Bohr model, and (4) the Quantum model. Each depiction has its own advantages and limitations, where instructors introduce each model to explain specific parts of …

2023 - Faculty & Staff Research Symposium, Elizabeth Outka, Lidia Radi

Faculty and Staff Research Symposium Programs

"Welcome

Welcome to the first University of Richmond Faculty and Staff Research Symposium!

The University of Richmond has an extraordinary faculty and staff dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning community. Across our campus, colleagues are working to develop new ideas, advance research, envision and maintain new learning and gathering spaces, create art and performances, shape innovative programs — and much more. The Symposium, hosted by A&S, provides an opportunity to celebrate and learn about our colleagues’ amazing work.

The concept for the Symposium arose during conversations between the two of us in which we pondered ways for colleagues to …

Exploring Retrieval Difficulties And Self-Confidence In An Assessment Of General Chemistry Students, Karen Julian, Morgan Balabanoff

The Cardinal Edge

Developing self-assessment skills is an important aspect of learning. Framed by assessment developed for the year-long sequence of general chemistry, students were asked to rate their ability to answer conceptual questions. Using cognitive interviews, this study revealed that people rely on a range of characteristics other than content knowledge to assess their confidence, including doubt, retrieval difficulty, and test-taking methods. These findings imply that more explicit instruction may be required to encourage correct self-assessment. Students can develop their metacognitive skills and calibrate their perceived ability by completing examinations meant to emphasize content knowledge gaps.