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Students’ Perceptions Of The Use Of Technology In Rural Elementary Schools, Evadney Moncrieffe - Jumpp

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Rapid technological advancements have transformed educational experiences, optimizing learning outcomes while providing interesting experiences to learners and educators. More insight was needed on how students perceive learning via technology, as this information can shape how teachers implement technology, especially in rural elementary schools. The main purpose of this research was to investigate the perceptions of students in rural areas between Grades 1–5 regarding the increased use of technology education. The research questions concerned how students in rural elementary schools perceive (a) the use of technology in education and (b) the quality of the teaching–learning process when using or mediating technological …

Gli Weekly, January 20, 2026, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

Advising Information -- Beyond the Classroom Experience Planning -- Nominate a Student Speaker for 2026! -- We're recruiting a VISTA for the Franke GLI -- Save the Date: 2026 Martin Luth King, Jr. Lecture: "Resistance, Resilience, and Radical Love" with Dr. Regina Shands Stolfzfus -- Winter Welcome Back -- The Mansfield Center is hiring a Student Program Assistant to focus on communications, social media, and events for Spring and Summer 2026 -- Experiential Learning Scholarships -- Democracy Summit: Call for Proposals -- Spend your spring break making a difference with UM's Alternative Breaks -- Looking for an opportunity after graduation? …

Defining And Evaluating Performative Activism: A Mixed Methods Approach, Caitlyn Renee Upton Massaro

Theses and Dissertations

Activism, specifically Performative Activism (PA), has been difficult to study due to its wide variation and individual complexity. Study 1, a qualitative exploration of PA, involved interviews with 9 individuals, who were highly variable on the ADDRESSING Framework, regarding their experiences with and opinions on PA. Study 1 used Reflexive Thematic Analysis to identify 6 behavioral markers of PA which were used to create a definition of Performative Activism based on the voices and opinions of diverse people in activist spaces. Study 2 was an ABA (test-retest) design using fictional scenarios to train participants to identify PA. Participants were 54 …

Wonderlands, The Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University

The Reece Museum Exhibition Publications

Wonderlands explores the intersection of tourism, religion, and folklore with natural beauty, preservation, and decay in southern Appalachia. The title of the series draws inspiration from novelist Charles Baxter’s collection of essays about fiction writing, Wonderlands: Essays on the Life of Literature, in which he describes settings that reflect a heightened psychological atmosphere in specific literary works. “Wonderlands are caused by, or are expressive of, emotional instability, estrangement, fantasy, and solitude,” Baxter writes.

The exhibition focuses on settings that evoke characteristics of wonderlands in counties of western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and southeastern Virginia. Roadside attractions, religious iconography, relics, …

Biological Buffer Tris As A New Capping Agent For The Synthesis Of Zero-Valent Nickel Nanoparticles, Weaam Esam Saleh Hakami, Ekram Yousif Danish, Amna Nisar Khan, Mohammad Aslam, Muhammad Tahir Soomro

The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Science

We present a straightforward and effective approach for synthesizing highly stable, pure, and well-dispersed zero-valent nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs) with a distinct bipyramid morphology in an aqueous medium. The synthesis was carried out at room temperature through the sequential addition of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tris), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and ascorbic acid. In this method, NaOH serves to adjust the pH, while ascorbic acid functions as the reducing agent. The amine groups of Tris coordinate with Nickel(II) nitrate hexahydrate (Ni(NO₃)₂.6H₂O) via lone pair electrons, promoting the formation of a more stable Ni(II)-amine complex. At an alkaline pH …

Replay Review: The Case For Federal Baseball And The Case For Overturning It, Rebekah Ansbro

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Coaches' Challenge: Incentivizing Diversity In The Nfl Amidst Legal Challenges To The Rooney Rule, Ryan Magill

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Unveiling The #T1d Community: Content Analysis Across Social Media Platforms, Dana Albright, Jessica C. Kichler, Kira Voelker, Andy Tannous, Jessica Pater

Health Services and Informatics Research

OBJECTIVE | While social media provides a crucial support system for individuals facing isolation, particularly those with uncommon conditions like type 1 diabetes (T1D), the specific characteristics of online engagement within this com munity remain largely unexplored. This research fills the gap by systematically categorizing the #T1D online ecosystem across three prominent social media platforms.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS | One month of data from Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter were collected using #T1D and #typeonediabetes as inclusion criteria. Posts were coded using a content analysis approach by three re searchers for the type of content, purpose, community building, personal reflection, …

Hive Minds And Communities Of Practice: A Reflection On Implementing A Casual Peer Community Of Practice, Cathy Stephens

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

Wenger’s (1998) Communities of Practice theory proposes that knowledge is constructed socially, within communities which share knowledge domains and mutual goals. These communities act as common spaces where knowledge is negotiated and professional identities are formed. While a sense of belonging is pivotal to learner success and engagement, learners in online spaces can experience scarcity of informative social interactions. In this reflective essay, I examine the implementation of a pilot project to facilitate informal communities of practice within an online design course, and utilise observations and informal student feedback to interrogate the effectiveness of the pilot and enable future refinements.

Our Man In Vietnam Gallery Guide, Sara Pezzoni, Darryl Ward, University Of Texas At Arlington

2026 - Our Man in Vietnam

Gallery guide for an exhibition from the Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection, 2026. Curated by Sara Pezzoni, exhibit and gallery guide design by Darryl Ward and Sara Pezzoni.

The Rider (2026-01-20), Daniela Chapa-Reyes

The Rider Archives

Vol. 11, No. 15

The Effectiveness Of Window Shopping Cooperative Learning In Enhancing Creativity And Understanding Of Earth Structure Concepts, Dhiana Wahyu Kusuma Wardhani, Agung Mulyo Setiawan, Wahyu Hadi Susilo

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the window shopping cooperative learning model in enhancing grade 8 students’ creativity and conceptual understanding of earth structure in science learning. The model was introduced as an alternative to address issues of low engagement and uneven participation in classroom activities. The research employed a classroom action research (CAR) design with three meetings representing the planning, action, and reflection stages. The participants were 29 students of class VIII F at SMPN 24 Malang. Data collection techniques included classroom observations, field notes, and a post-test. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically to capture participation, motivation, …

Tarl Approach As An Innovative Strategy For Ipas Learning In Primary Education, Rahmah Alia Anzani, Rodotul Janah, Indra Darmawan

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach in IPAS (Science, Environment, and Social Studies) learning, specifically on the topic of the digestive system, in Grade 5 at SD Kanisius Kembaran, Yogyakarta. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through interviews with teachers and students, as well as a review of relevant literature. The findings indicate that the TaRL approach positively impacts student learning outcomes, with approximately 60% of students showing improved comprehension and more active engagement. However, the implementation also faces several challenges, such as time management difficulties, limited …

Implementing Wordwall To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Formative Assessment In Pancasila Education: A Qualitative Study In An Eighth-Grade International Program, Widya Kumala, Nur Wahyu Rochmadi

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aims to develop a Wordwall-based formative assessment and to analyze its effectiveness in enhancing students’ learning motivation, activeness, and participation, as well as improving assessment time efficiency and media flexibility in Pancasila Education for class 8A ICP at SMP Laboratorium UM. The research employed a qualitative approach using descriptive methods to obtain an in-depth understanding of the implementation process and its educational impact. Data were collected through teaching modules, interviews, classroom observations, and documentation. The implementation of Wordwall as a formative assessment medium allowed students to engage more actively in learning activities through interactive and game-based evaluation formats. …

The Effectiveness Of Problem-Based Learning In Object-Oriented Programming Instruction: A Classroom Action Research Study, Elva Hidayatul Haque, Slamet Wibawanto, Winda Sulistyana

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aims to examine the implementation of object-oriented programming (OOP) instruction using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach to enhance students’ programming skills at SMKN 9 Malang. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted through three iterative cycles to systematically improve the learning process. The first cycle focused on the planning stage, in which learning objectives, instructional materials, and problem-oriented learning strategies aligned with OOP concepts were developed. The second cycle involved the implementation of the PBL approach, where students actively engaged in solving contextual programming problems requiring the application of object-oriented principles. During this stage, observations …

2026 Mlk Celebration, Dr.Adrienne Coleman

MLK Celebration

One Dream, Many Voices:

Uplifting Black and Brown Excellence Presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Brotherhood-Sister Circle (BHSC), and Featuring Poetic Justice.

Black National Anthem  “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson, Performed by IMSA Chamber Choir

The Effectiveness Of The Zig-Zag Method In Improving Dribbling Skills In High School Soccer Lessons, Muhammad Rais Hamdan, Fahrial Amiq

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aims to enhance football dribbling skills among class XI students at SMAN 2 Malang through the implementation of the zig-zag method. The research adopts a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles, each comprising four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation sheets, dribbling performance tests, and documentation to measure both skill improvement and learning engagement. The findings reveal a notable improvement in students’ dribbling ability after the intro-duction of the zig-zag method. During the first cycle, students demonstrated pro-gress in technique and coordination, although learning mastery had not yet achieved the …

Notion As A Web-Based Learning Medium For Enhancing Learning Motivation In Grade Vii Informatics, Rasif Nidaan Khofia Ahmadah, Syaad Patmanthara, Putri Alivia Nabila, Rahmadita Sugma Ryanti, Lailatus Sa’Adah, Rachman Kurniawan

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aims to examine the development of students’ learning motivation across the cycles of Classroom Action Research (CAR) through the use of Notion as an interactive learning medium in data analysis instruction. The research is motivated by the low level of student motivation observed during data analysis learning, indicating the need for appropriate solutions involving digital media, instructional methods, and effective pedagogical approaches. The study adopts a Classroom Action Research design conducted in several cycles, with data analyzed using quantitative techniques. The findings reveal that the integration of Notion as an interactive learning medium, supported by suitable teaching methods …

From Ice Queen To Shattered Dream: How The Kamila Valieva Case Sheds Light On The Extreme Vulnerability Of Minor Athletes Involved In Doping Cases, Emma Bertsch

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Challenging The Raid Boss: Antitrust In Esports, Mason Cole

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Brokering Safety, Chinmayi Sharma, Thomas E. Kadri, Sam Adler

Scholarly Works

For victims of abuse, safety means hiding. Not just hiding themselves, but also their contact details, their address, their workplace, their roommates, and any other information that could enable their abuser to target them. Yet today, no number of name changes and relocations can prevent data brokers from sharing a victim’s personal information online. Thanks to brokers, abusers can find what they need with a single search, a few clicks, and a few dollars. For many victims, then, the best hope for safety lies in obscurity—that is, making themselves and their information harder to find.

This Article exposes privacy law’s …

Implementing Teaching At The Right Level In Primary Schools: A Literature Review, Fendrix Setya Purnawan, Rokhiyani Herlina, Titi Hidayah

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

The dynamic development of primary education requires teachers to adopt effective teaching methods. One key factor in improving student learning outcomes is the implementation of appropriate instructional strategies. This study aims to understand and analyze the fundamental principles and core concepts of Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) as an approach to enhancing the quality of learning. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature review approach, analyzing 20 relevant studies. TaRL is a learning approach designed to match teaching strategies with students' actual levels of understanding and ability, focusing primarily on foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The …

Evaluating The Impact Of Lo-Fi Music On Concentration In Physics Learning Among Senior High School Students, Qotrunnada Haq, Tutut Pristiati, Ika Wahyu Widyawati

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Learning concentration is a key component of an effective learning process, particularly for students who frequently encounter various distractions. In the modern era, adolescents often listen to music while studying, and previous studies have shown that music may either enhance or hinder concentration. However, research on the specific influence of low-fidelity (lo-fi) music remains limited. This study employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design involving Grade XI science students at SMAN 1 Dramaga, Bogor. A total of 70 students participated, divided evenly into experimental and control groups. Research instruments included observation sheets, detailed lesson plans (RPP), and questionnaires. The …

Improving Solo Vocal Singing Technique Skills Through The Direct Instruction Model: A Classroom Action Research With Grade Ix Students, Rasyid Ahmad Sofi, E.W. Suprihatin Dyah Pratamawati, Tutut Pristati

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Solo vocal singing skills are included in Core Competency (KD) 4.1 of the junior high school Cultural Arts curriculum, which emphasizes the development of rhythmic and melodic ornamentation in solo vocal performances. This competency is implemented through solo vocal singing practice using improvisation techniques. However, preliminary observations in Class IX B of SMP Negeri 2 Bendungan revealed low learning outcomes, with an average score of 53, below the minimum mastery criterion (KKM) of 70. These low results were primarily caused by students’ limited mastery of solo vocal singing techniques, particularly vocal improvisation, as well as the continued use of conventional …

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Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.

Rare Infection With Precise Detection: Abiotrophia Defectiva Septic Arthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Ahmed Al Mamari, Shouq Al Hudar, Maya Al Salti

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Abiotrophia defectiva, a nutritionally variant streptococcus, is an uncommon yet significant pathogen primarily associated with infective endocarditis and, more rarely, septic arthritis. We report a 23-year-old male patient who presented to a tertiary care centre in Rustaq, Oman, in 2024 with right knee pain and fever following an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Standard cultures remained negative, but enrichment broth and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry enabled prompt identification of A. defectiva. Subsequently, the patient was diagnosed with native knee septic arthritis due to A. defective. Following surgical debridement, the patient completed a 4-week course of targeted antibiotic therapy, …

Archeota, Fall/Winter 2025, Audie Robinson, Vanessa Sztym, Emily Stockton, Heather Arnold, Niamh Tangney, Gianna Elena Brassil

Archeota

Archeota is a platform for SJSU iSchool students to contribute to the archival conversation. It is written BY students, FOR students. It provides substantive content on archival concerns and issues and promotes professional development in the field of archival studies. Archeota upholds the core values of the archival profession. Contents: Unrecorded Legacies: Why Masonic Archives Matter by Audie Robinson, Book Review: Decolonial Archival Futures by Vanessa Sztym, Passports to the Past: Following the Trail of Sacramento’s Archives Crawl by Emily Stockton, Volunteering at the Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History: Beginnings and Belonging by Heather Arnold, Images From The …

January 20, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

For Whom Do Labels Work? Heterogeneous Effects Of Popularity And Environmental Information In Coffee Choice, Dede Long, Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres, Hongxing Liu

ESI Publications

We examine the impact of two common food labels on consumers’ choices: environmental certification and popularity cues. In a randomized experiment, participants chose between two similar coffee products, with treatments varying the presence of environmental and/or popularity information. We also collected measures of conformity preferences, environmental concern, political identity, and demographics. At the aggregate level, the environmental and combined labels significantly increased the selection of the target coffee, whereas popularity information alone had no effect. These averages conceal substantial heterogeneity: high-conformity participants responded to all labels, especially popularity cues, while those with domain-specific environmental concerns responded only to environmental and …

Illinois State University Salaries Fy2026, Illinois State University

Illinois State University Salaries

Includes two sections: administrative professional and civil service salaries, and non-tenure track, tenure track, and faculty associate salaries.