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Chapter 10: Increasing Accessibility In Educational Simulations, Meaghan Mcleod

Instructional Message Design, Volume 3

Simulations are an important aspect of education and training. They provide the learner with situations that mirror real life situations or provide access to unobservable phenomena. The simulations provide the learner with a unique opportunity to master skills through the use of and practice in a safe environment. However, many simulations are not designed with accessibility and accommodations in mind. This chapter provides a general overview of simulations and provides suggestions on how to increase accessibility and enhance the learning experience for all learners.

Chapter 06. Instructional Message Design For Adult Learners, Pamela J. Smith-Downing

Instructional Message Design, Volume 3

As stated in Chapter 1, message design is all around us, from the presentations we see in meetings and classes, to the instructions that come with our latest tech gadgets, to multi-million-dollar training simulations. The instructional message design field of study pulls from many applied sciences, including cognitive psychology, industrial design, graphic design, instructional design, information technology, and human performance technology, to name just a few. In this chapter, we will visit several adult learning theories and examples that guide our research into adult learning, look at different real-world instructional message designs for adult learners, and discuss directions for future …

Chapter 02: Multimedia Learning Theory And Instructional Message Design, Miguel Ramlatchan

Instructional Message Design, Volume 3

Multimedia learning theory describes how the designers of instructional messages, systems and learning environments can optimize learning. The principles and heuristics of multimedia learning theory have application in traditional and online environments, with young and adult learners, in K-12, higher education, military, corporate, government, and informal learning environments. This diversity of application is based on the foundational premise that all learners can independently process auditory and visual information, have limited working memory resources, and require cognitive resources to process new information and to learn. This chapter describes the basic tenets of multimedia learning theory, best practices that can improve our …

A Visual Workflow For Cataloging, Arden Kirkland, Minor Gordon

School of Information Studies - Faculty Scholarship

Our digital collections team took on the challenge to improve the tools and processes of cataloging. We began to explore how we could build features that helped students into a cataloging worksheet tool, under development at DressDiscover.org. After our initial development of the tool, we looked back and realized just how much Universal Design for Learning (UDL) had influenced our design, although we had not consciously intended that from the start. Our assessment of the project through a UDL lens was at first extremely affirming, helping us to note many ways that our work already supported all three of …

And Thus Entered Women: Co-Education At Holy Cross 1967-1976, Archives & Distinctive Collections, Sarah Campbell M.A., M.S.I.S.

Exhibits

In September 1972, the first class of women accepted to the College of the Holy Cross arrived on campus. This meant major changes for the College during the years spanning 1967, when women attended classes during Co-Ed Day, and 1976, when the first fully co-educational class walked across the stage at Commencement.

This exhibit is an abridged version of the digital exhibit And Thus Entered Women: (arcgis.com)">And Thus Entered Women: The Beginnings of Co-Education at Holy Cross from 1967-1976, which tells the story of these early women Crusaders through videos, news clippings, photographs and other archival materials …

Let's Get Critical: The Rights And Obligations Of School District Stakeholders Under State Laws Limiting Or Banning Discussion Of Critical Race Theory In K-12 Classrooms, John E. Rumel

BYU Education & Law Journal

Critical Race Theory has moved from the halls of academia to the center of a national debate about the role of teachers in instructing students about race, race relations and the United States’ troubled history concerning those subjects. Addressing growing concerns over Critical Race Theory from the political right, state legislatures have responded quickly by enacting a host of Anti-Critical Race Theory (anti-CRT) bills that seek to expel Critical Race Theory from the classroom.

Acer Reconciliation Action Plan: 31 March 2024–31 December 2025: Reflect, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

Indigenous Education Research

ACER’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was developed in a collaborative partnership with Reconciliation Australia. This RAP covers March 2024 to December 2025. It is a statement of ACER's commitment to build deeper mutual understanding and more effective relationships with First Nations peoples, and to promote the integration of First Nations’ cultures, histories and knowledges into Australian educational processes. The four RAP types — Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate — allow continuous development and strengthening of reconciliation commitments. This Reflect RAP will lay the foundations, priming the workplace for future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives.

Spring 2024 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Spring 2024.

Africana Studies Newsletter, Spring 2024, Connecticut College

Africana Studies Program Publications

No abstract provided.

Rethinking Plagiarism In The Era Of Generative Ai, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, has precipitated a paradigm shift in the realms of academic writing, plagiarism, and intellectual property. This article explores the evolving landscape of English composition courses, traditionally designed to develop critical thinking through writing. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into the academic sphere, it necessitates a reevaluation of originality in writing, the purpose of learning research and writing, and the frameworks governing intellectual property (IP) and plagiarism. The paper commences with a statistical analysis contrasting the actual use of LLMs in academic dishonesty with educator …

Dipl 6181 Statecraft: Designing Foreign Policy, Ann Marie Murphy Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course will introduce students to the study of statecraft: the design of strategies to achieve foreign policy goals; the choice of policy instruments within these strategies; and an assessment of their relative utility in achieving national objectives. This class begins by exploring key theoretical underpinnings of statecraft such as bargaining, power, threats, promises and cost/benefit analysis. It then examines different tools of statecraft, including strategic bombing, economic sanctions, foreign aid and trade, targeted killings, and propaganda. The course analyzes the objectives typically associated with each policy tool, the conditions under which they are most likely to be effective in …

Dipl 6700 International Relations Of African States, Assefaw Bariagaber Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course examines international relations of African states, including relations between African states, African states and major powers outside of Africa, African states and other international actors, such as the United Nations and the European Union. In particular, the course interrogates whether there has been qualitative change in how and to what extent Africa, as a unit, has interacted with influential international actors, and if so, which factors accounted for the change. Therefore, mapping out the trajectory of the international relations of Africa over the last seventy years will be a critical component of the course.

As students in the …

Dipl 6118 Global Conflict Resolution And Peacebuilding, Zheng Wang Phd

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of conflict resolution and is intended to provide a solid foundation for further inquiry and application. It aims to present and discuss the major theoretical approaches to conflict and conflict resolution. It surveys theoretical frameworks from different disciplines. It would ground students the basic concepts of conflict resolution and skills of diagnosing social conflict. It will investigate the dynamics of conflict transformation, post-conflict peace-building and reconciliation. This course will include a blend of lectures, class discussions, individual and group exercises, and simulation role plays.

Honors Oracle, April 2024, Marshall University Honors College

Honors Oracle

Marshall University’s Honors College newsletter.

The Learning Log, April 2024, Lindenwood University

Learning Log

The Learning Log is the electronic newsletter of the Lindenwood University Learning Academy.

Keynoter, April/May 2024, Boise State University Association Of Office Professionals

Boise State University Association of Office Professionals - Keynoter

President's Message

Professional Development Day

PDD Bios

Upcoming Events

Member Spotlight

Readership

Brown Bag

Redeveloping Old Skills

NAEOP

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Imposters In The Dorms: Exploring The Significance Of Imposter Syndrome In Residential Life Live-In & Live-On Professionals, Samantha Rose Knapton

M.S. in Leadership

Imposter syndrome has been thoroughly studied across fields and disciplines for decades to understand the impact it has on students and professionals in the field. This paper aims to understand the relationship between imposter syndrome and professionals working for residential life departments for colleges and universities while they are living on campus. This study used a mixed methods approach to collect both numeric data as well as a linguistic understanding. Through surveys and interviews, there is a relatively equal feeling of imposter syndrome among residential life live-in/live-on professionals. Many aspects influence the development of imposter syndrome within residential life professionals, …

The Validity And Practical Test Of Stem@Home Learning Design To Empower Student’S Science Literacy, Murni Ramli, Astrid Dyah Novalya, Nurma Yunita Indriyanti, Sittichai Wichaidit, Patcharee Rompayom Wichaidit

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach is one of the approaches to teaching integrative science contextually and to promote science literacy, which is identified to remain low among Indonesian students. Applying STEM projects to grade 8 students has been challenging during the pandemic. Thus, there is a need to develop an online STEM project that accommodates learning at home or distance learning, is suitable during the pandemic, and incorporates training to improve science literacy. Therefore, we developed a STEM@Home Learning Design by adopting the Flower STEM-Approach Design using the topic of vibration, wave, and sound. This study aims …

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Sigma: Journal of Political and International Studies

No abstract provided.

Business As Ministry In The Us Rural Midwest For The Common Good, Eric Zhong-Ming Ma

Business as Mission Theses and Dissertations

The rural Midwest region of the United States serves as a significant locus for American history, culture, and faith, in addition to being renowned as the nation’s primary agricultural hub for maize and soybeans production. Nevertheless, the prevailing body of literature pertaining to the integration of business and Christian ministry for the common good predominantly represented the viewpoints of individuals engaged in international missions or those involved in urban settings regarding the underlying purposes of business. Limited knowledge existed regarding the practices and perceptions of business as ministry stakeholders in the rural Midwestern United States concerning the concept of the …

Dipl 3201 Aa/Ab Sustainable Development, Nabeela N. Alam Phd

Diplomacy Syllabi

The Covid-19 pandemic and climate change are the defining crises of our times. The pandemic has laid bare the fault lines in unequal access to healthcare, vaccines, resources, safe workplaces, and ability to work from home. Socially and economically disadvantaged groups are most at risk of contracting the virus as a result and are also most at risk from the impacts of climate change. Unmanaged growth and a singular focus on the economy aggravates climate change, which in turn hurt growth and development. What sound, evidence-based policies can we use to address these dilemmas?

This undergraduate course in sustainable development …

Dipl 3104 Public International Law, Philip Moremen Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course explores the nature and content of the law governing relations between states and relations between states and non-state actors. The first part of the course examines the building blocks of international law; the second part applies this knowledge to particular topics, such as the use of force, human rights and international humanitarian law. By the end of the course, students will possess an understanding of the operation of the international legal system and the role of international law in international affairs.

Students will also develop their critical thinking skills and gain an introduction to legal reasoning and to …

Do You Know The Way To Vpsa? Professional Development For The Preparation Of Senior Student Affairs Officers, Shane Long Phd

Muskie School Dissertations

This study collected information on the professional development of 177 senior student affairs officers (SSAO) at higher education institutions in the United States. The purpose of the study was to identify the professional development activities that these SSAOs engaged in to prepare for the role and the perceived effectiveness of those activities. The study used a set of eight competencies gathered from the literature to assess the professional development activities that SSAOs perceive prepared them for the role. A newly developed instrument was used to assess the usefulness of 11 common professional development activities in each competency area. The study …

Anxiety And Stress Relief For Youth, Tricia J. W. Varner

IPS/BAS 495 Undergraduate Capstone Projects

The project that I chose to do for my capstone project was to create an interactive workbook for youth to help them understand anxiety and stress. I found that there was a need for youth to have a tool to learn to cope with anxiety and stress. The words anxiety and stress have both become buzzwords amongst middle school and high school students, but do they really understand what it is and how to deal with it? This workbook will give them an arsenal of tools and resources to assist them with learning more about these buzzwords and most importantly, …

Para Descubrir El Mármol En La Niebla: El Teatro De Ruiz Pleguezuelos Y El Rechazo De La Subjetivación Tecnológica, Albert David Hitchcock

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

Destacados críticos contemporáneos como Nicholas Carr, Éric Sadin y Sherry Turkle han rastreado el impacto negativo de las nuevas normas cotidianas en la comunicación cultural, haciendo hincapié en el aislamiento inevitable y el sentido de insustancialidad que resultan de la manipulación de las empresas de alta tecnología. Estas normas promueven el retiro social de los encuentros comunitarios directos, efectuado por medio de la reducción algorítmica, la forzada dependencia de las aplicaciones móviles y la digitalización generalizada de los datos de los que nuestra existencia en gran medida se supedita. En sus obras dramáticas el autor granadino Rafael Ruiz Pleguezuelos (Granada, …

Leadership In College Athletics, Owen Sullivan

Student Scholarship

This study was conducted with the purpose of better understanding what makes a good leader in the world of college athletics. Understanding the traits, characteristics, decision-making process, and sports involvement of leadership helps to provide scholars with the opportunity to gain a better insight into the minds of leaders. This study was conducted through a qualitative research method. The questionnaire was sent out to a small pool of student-athletes, coaches, and administration in the athletic department. The questions were framed in a way that provided open-ended responses which led to straightforward responses. The open-ended questions provided beneficial information, concerning what …

Communication, Sarah Bobrowski, Alaina Carlson, Natalie Dicke, Jack Krueger, Jordan Haddad, Leah Mach, Flora Njodzeka, John Schmidt, Brock Voigt, Katie Wilson

Leadership Education Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Garden Of Eden: Gender Integration And Counterculture At Lindenwood, Brennan Overmann

Student Scholarship

A paper about the cultural shifts at Lindenwood College when it transitioned from being an all-women's school to co-educational.

True Story: The Hyflex Experience Across Disciplines, Kenyada Mcleod, Pradnya Patet, Crystal Miller, Steve Carlisle, Latoya Reynolds, Shauna Mayo

Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges

Brightpoint’s HyFlex Pilot Program was a year-long project funded by the Online Virginia Network (OVN) to support faculty in the design and delivery of an actual HyFlex course. The cohort consisted of faculty who teach in the biology, architecture, early childhood, and web design disciplines. Participants worked in collaboration with one another and the Center for Teaching and Learning. In the following essay, members of the 2021-22 pilot cohort will reflect on their experiences learning and implementing a HyFlex approach in their courses. Each author will share challenges and successes as well as conclusions with implications for practice by colleagues …

Divided By Design? Urban Renewal's Differential Impacts On Economic Outcomes By Race, Derik Suria

2024 Claremont Colleges Library Undergraduate Research Award

This paper focuses on urban renewal in Chicago. There is remarkable continuity within the roots of urban renewal; many renewal projects were based on plans by large corporations, businesses, merchants, and other entities with substantial involvement and stake in urban center real estate. The implicit relationship between powerful business owners and city planners demonstrated how urban renewal supported a mutually beneficial, and even symbiotic relationship. Resources from the Claremont Colleges Library helped me to research my senior thesis and led me to take an interdisciplinary and novel approach toward the impacts of urban renewal from an individual and city-level perspective.