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Developing A List And A Rubric Of Interactive Open Education Resources (Oer) For Science Teacher Candidates Of Diverse Students, Jiyoon Yoon

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

To find the interactive OER (OER) that fits to teach diverse students in science classrooms, this study designs a selection rubric and a list of OER and asks fifty science teacher-candidates to use them for their teaching diverse students. At the end of the study, a survey is conducted and finds that teaching with the interactive OER furnishes the science teacher candidates with knowledge and skills of developing a learning environment for diverse students.

Swosu Standing Committees 2017-2018, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

University Standing Committees

No abstract provided.

Knowledge And Perceptions About Zika Virus In A Middle East Country, Sohaila Cheema, Patrick Maisonneuve, Ingmar Weber, Luis Fernandez-Luque, Amit Abraham, Albert B. Lowenfels, Ravinder Mamtani

NYMC Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Zika virus, an emerging serious infectious disease, is a threat to persons living or travelling to regions where it is currently endemic, and also to contacts of infected individuals. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge about this new public health threat to persons residing in a Middle Eastern country.

METHODS: We conducted a survey at several international universities in Qatar to assess knowledge and awareness about this disease. An adapted version of the survey was also conducted using online channels from Qatar.

RESULTS: The median age of the 446 participants, was 25 years, 280 (63%) were …

Three Faculty Leave Their Mark At Dordt, Contributing Writer

The Voice

No abstract provided.

3.3 Academic Resources, Saint Mary's College Of California

Faculty Handbook

No abstract provided.

Summer Research Program, Sally Jongsma

The Voice

No abstract provided.

Behavioral Comparisons In Autism Spectrum Disorder And Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review, Priscila Ca̤Ola, Haylie Miller, Peace Ossom Williamson

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are developmental disorders that, since the DSM-5, can be diagnosed as co-occurring conditions. While some recent studies suggest that ASD and DCD have similar traits, others show clear behavioral distinctions between the two conditions. By gathering all studies that included (1) an ASD group and a DCD group, (2) an ASD + DCD group and a DCD group, or (3) ASD, ASD + DCD, and DCD groups, we aimed to identify similarities and differences in behaviors between the two disorders. Method We used a systematic search of PubMed (1946), Scopus …

Disability Records: Accessing The Inaccessible, Jeff Downing, Samantha Dobbs, Betty Shankle

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This presentation documented the development of the Texas Disability History Collection. The presentation was given at the Society of Southwest Archivists 2017 annual meeting.

The Effect Of Formal Pedagogical Training Of Mathematics Faculty On Community College Student Success And Retention, Douglas Neal Donohue

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the correlation between the proportion of full time mathematics faculty with formal pedagogical training at eight Mississippi public community colleges named to the Aspen Foundation list of the top 150 community colleges in the United States and the proportion of developmental math students who successfully completed a college algebra course in their 1st year, the proportion of students who graduated within 4 years, and the proportion of 1st-time full-time students who returned for the 2nd year. After collecting data from 6 of the 8 colleges, a correlational analysis revealed no statistically significant relationships between the proportion of …

2017 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference: Discovering The Life-Long Benefits Of General Education, Academic Affairs

Spring Great Expectation Faculty Conference

The 2017 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference feature a keynote speech by Dr. Richard Detweiler.

Rick. Detweiler is the president of the Great Lakes Colleges Association and the founder of the Global Liberal Arts Alliance, a coalition of 29 universities from 16 countries working to strengthen education in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences.

His formative professional experience was time as a Peace Corps Volunteer on a small Pacific island, which led him to study social and intercultural psychology at Princeton University where he earned his MA and PhD. He began a faculty career at Drew University where …

Educational Policy Committee Residency Requirement 2017, State University Of New York At Cortland

Proposals

Memo from EPC Chair Chris Widdall proposing to decrease the residency requirement to 30 credit hours dated May 15, 2017.

Downtown Revitalization Plan: City Of Commerce, Tx, Colby Collins, Ardeshir Anjomani

Planning Masters Professional Reports - Archive

Creating a downtown revitalization plan for the City of Commerce can be valuable for not only the residents of the city, but also the students of the University of Texas A&M - Commerce. Downtown revitalization can be considered the "hotbeds of business creativity, neighborhood activism, non-profit entrepreneurs, economic diversity, and an attraction for visitors, seniors, and young talent" (A Healthy Downtown is Key to a Strong Community, 2013). Though the City of Commerce has potential to grow and nourish as a community, the steps have yet to be taken to begin the revitalization process. With the average age for the …

Using An Audience Response System To Calibrate Dental Faculty Assessing Student Clinical Competence., Sean A. Aiken

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In order to best prepare students to become competent and confident practitioners in a clinical environment upon graduating dental school, it is imperative for them to receive consistent and productive feedback from the supervising faculty. Through academic engagement, and more specifically faculty calibration, it may be possible to eliminate the disconnect that sometimes exists between faculty expectations and terminology, and those of the students. In terms of definitions, academic engagement reflects faculty scholarly development activities that support integration of relevant, current theory of best practices consistent with the school's mission, expected learner outcomes, and supporting strategies.1-6, 32 The difficulty lies …

Minutes, College Of Arts & Sciences Council Meeting, April 28, 2017, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. College Of Arts & Sciences

College Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the April 28, 2017, meeting of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg College of Arts and Sciences' Council.

Intersections Big And Small: A Review Of Three Projects That Merge Scholarly Communication And Information Literacy, Michelle Reed

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

The field of library and information sciences has seen an increase in interest related to the "intersections" of information literacy and scholarly communication following the publication by the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) of a white paper that described the need for libraries to strengthen connections between these two critical areas of library outreach in higher education. It was reinforced by the publication of Common Ground at the Nexus of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy and followed by the development of "Two Paths Converge: Designing Educational Opportunities on the Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy," a one-day …

Intersectional Opportunities In Open Educational Resources, Michelle Reed

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

As academic librarians become increasingly involved with advocacy and implementation of open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP) on our campuses, it is important to think critically about how such initiatives further the strategic goals and priorities of the libraries and institutions we serve. OER/OEP advocacy typically includes copyright education, making this budding area of librarianship a rich example of how we may leverage the intersections of scholarly communication and information literacy to strengthen our outreach and educational initiatives. This hands-on workshop builds on concepts presented in "ACRL Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy Webcast Series," sponsored …

Minutes, College Of Arts & Sciences Council Meeting, April 7, 2017, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. College Of Arts & Sciences

College Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the April 7, 2017, meeting of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg College of Arts and Sciences' Council.

Exploring International Open Educational Practices, Michelle Reed, Beck Pitt, Bea De Los Arcos, Martin Weller

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

Whilst the definition of open educational resources (OER) is now relatively static with key descriptions such as the 5Rs (Wiley, 2014) or the definition developed by UNESCO (no date) being frequently referenced, how we define open educational practices (OEP) is more varied and is still under development. Definitions to date recognise that OEP is more than just the practicalities of creating OER for example (McGill 2013) whilst projects such as Opening Educational Practices in Scotland (OEPS) highlight the ethos of "social justice" as being a central driver of OEP (OEPS, no date). In this session we examine the meaning of …

Influence Of Faculty Status On Pedagogy And Student Services In Community College Developmental Courses, Nanette Berry

Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates how the impact of part-time faculty status and full-time faculty status influences pedagogical practices and the incorporation of student services in developmental courses. Data from the 2014 Community College Faculty Survey of Student Engagement [CCFSSE] by the Center for Community College Student Engagement [CCCSE] was purchased by the researcher. Using a sample of 5,746 for the pedagogy variables and 6,297 for the student services variables, multivariate analysis of variance [MANOVA] findings suggest that part-time faculty reported using pedagogical practices in a developmental course at a higher percentage than full-time faculty. However, full-time faculty reported incorporating student services …

Do Faculty And Librarians See Information Literacy In The Same Way? A Study Of Alignment, Melody Chin, Daniel Walker

Research Collection Library

Faculty and Librarians are two distinct professional groups each with their own subcultures, values and experiences. Hardesty (1995) noted the existence of a "faculty culture" amongst faculty members, which quite likely shapes and influences the way these individuals perceive a highly subjective concept such as Information Literacy (IL). Faculty and Librarians in higher education institutions often work together in the development of IL Programs. However, despite this collaborative relationship, it is not clear as to whether the two professional groups perceive the concept of IL similarly, or whether there exists a divide. Understanding how both professions perceive IL should be …

Intersections Open House: What Are The Intersections Of Scholarly Communication And Information Literacy, And What Can They Do For You, Michelle Reed, Emma Molls, John Watts, Maryam Fakouri

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

Scholarly communication and information literacy are dynamic and intersecting strands in librarianship. They not only reinforce each other, they also further the larger aims of students, faculty, librarians, and entire institutions. We will guide participants in uncovering core concepts of the intersections and reflecting how the intersections can strengthen various library initiatives. We'll provide examples of how the intersections bolster the messages of librarians in various roles. We will also describe how the Intersections workshop can move your professional goals from idea to reality. Finally, we'll have an open discussion about how the intersections can help you and your institution. …

Transforming First-Year Information Literacy: Understanding Authority In A Sea Of Information, Michelle Reed, Jill Becker, Stephanie Gamble, Sofia Leung

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This panel will discuss a university library's development and implementation of a 3-day information literacy unit that was integrated into 45 sections of the university's first-year experience seminar. Since 2012, the model of support for this course was a hands-on database searching session for each section of the course. Several factors warranted the revision of the information literacy component of the course. One, the model was not sustainable. A reduction in library staff strained the library's human resources, and the number of sections of the course was anticipated to grow. Two, conducting a workshop for each section revealed vast differences …

Students Take The Wheel: Exploring The Products And Processes Of A Service-Learning Partnership With Undergraduates, Michelle Reed

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This session discusses the implementation and management of an innovative collaboration between libraries' staff at a four-year institution of higher education and faculty and students in the university's Film and Media Studies (FMS) Department. Capitalizing on the university's experiential learning goals and strategic priorities, the libraries served as a community partner in a service-learning course on digital storytelling. The course was designed to expand students' creative practice by blending elements of theory with the "real life"practice of producing work for a client. Students in the course were grouped into teams and paired with one of four community partners; the student …

Guide To The Linfield College-Good Samaritan School Of Nursing Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

The collection features a variety of historical documents concerning the Good Samaritan School of Nursing, spanning more than a century. This includes photos, a memoir, personal and professional correspondences, articles, financial analyses, and documentation of key changes throughout the years.

Fast Alternating Projection Methods For Constrained Tomographic Reconstruction, Li Liu, Yongxin Han, Mingwu Jin

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

No abstract provided.

Fast Alternating Projection Methods For Constrained Tomographic Reconstruction, Li Liu, Yongxin Han, Mingwu Jin

Physics Faculty Publications - Archive

No abstract provided.

Rising Tide 2017, Une Office Of Research And Scholarship, Ed Bilsky, Dani Deason, Philip Shelley, Jennie E. Aranovitch, Josh Pahigian, Laura M. Duffy, Marine Miller

Rising Tide

Research and scholarship highlights from University of New England community members. This issue highlights student and faculty research and projects within UNE's College of Arts and Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Westbrook College of Health Professions, College of Pharmacy, College of Dental Medicine, and projects and research from UNE's Centers of Excellence.

Coupled Bilayer Photonic Crystal Slab Electro-Optic Spatial Light Modulators, Yi-Chen Shuai, Deyin Zhao, Yonghao Liu, Corey Stambaugh, John Lawall, Weidong Zhou

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

We demonstrate here a surface-normal ultracompact Fano resonance electro-optic spatial light modulator employing a stacked photonic crystal membrane capacitor-like structure. Vertically coupled optical resonance near 1.5 µm was observed, and both blue and red spectral shifts were achieved by means of appropriate electrical bias. A 200-MHz modulation bandwidth was obtained on a device with an 80 µm × 80 µm mesa area, while bandwidths in the gigahertz range are expected by shrinking the mesa lateral size down to 20 µm × 20 µm. We fabricated 6 × 6 arrays with different mesa sizes on a silicon-on-insulator platform, illustrating the potential …

2017 March 1, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, 2017 March 1

Executive Summary of Case Studies  Spring 2017

Minutes, College Of Arts & Sciences Council Meeting, February 24, 2017, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. College Of Arts & Sciences

College Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the February 24, 2017, meeting of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg College of Arts and Sciences' Council.