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Advances In Research Using The C-Span Archives, Robert X. Browning

Purdue University Press Book Previews

This book is a guide to the latest research using the C-SPAN Archives. In this book, nine authors present original work using the video archives to study presidential debates, public opinion and Congress, analysis of the Violence Against Women Act and the Great Lakes freshwater legislation, as well as President Clinton’s grand jury testimony. The C-SPAN Archives contain over 220,000 hours of first run digital video of the nation’s public affairs record. These and other essays serve as guides for scholars who want to explore the research potential of this robust public policy and communications resource.

I'M Engaged! Maximizing The Online Learning Experience, Joanna Williamson, Matthew Barclay, Jacinta Banks

Learning Showcase 2016: A Celebration of Discovery, Transformation and Success

How do we engage learners online? In this poster, we present design and teaching solutions to help engage students in online learning.

Capital University Law Mock Trial: Mock Trial Provides Law Students Real World Challenges, Zachary B. Pyers, Keona Padgett

Learning Showcase 2016: A Celebration of Discovery, Transformation and Success

Capital University Law School's Mock Trial program provides students practical training, which is difficult to receive as a student outside of an academic setting. The Mock Trial program offers students the opportunity to compete on an inter-school basis, utilizing neutral fact patterns in a variety of practice areas to test the students' advocacy skills. The Mock Trial program concludes with a trial competition, where students participate in every aspect of a civil jury trial before judges and litigators. In recent years, there has been an increased call by clients, employers, and the American Bar Association to increase experiential learning. The …

Building Interdisciplinary Learning Partnerships, Zachary B. Pyers, Kevin P. Foley, Rachel M. Janutis, Sarah L. Sams

Learning Showcase 2016: A Celebration of Discovery, Transformation and Success

Capital University Law School & Grant Medical Center partnered to provide training on medical malpractice to law students and medical residents. The course utilized a unique, interdisciplinary approach to skills training & professional development. The course attempts to meet several needs: (1) Increase experiential learning opportunities to develop professional skills and judgment; (2) Provide authentic, experiential learning that is cost-effective and accessible to all law students, including non-traditional and part­time students; and (3) Promote interdisciplinary education.

Curriculum Design For Student Achievement, Jennifer Brown, Amy Mcdaniel, Michelle Jones

Education Grants Collections

This Grants Collection uses the grant-supported open course Curriculum Design for Student Achievement from Columbus State University:

http://columbusstate.libguides.com/EDAT6226

This Grants Collection for Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education was created under a Round Four ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.

Affordable Learning Georgia Grants Collections are intended to provide faculty with the frameworks to quickly implement or revise the same materials as a Textbook Transformation Grants team, along with the aims and lessons learned from project teams during the implementation process.

Documents are in .pdf format, with a separate .docx (Word) version available for download. Each collection contains the following materials: …

2016 Fall Faculty Conference: Equity & Inclusion: Head Heart Hands, Academic Affairs

Fall Faculty Conference

The 2016 Fall Faculty Conference featured an interactive workshop by Kim Brazwell. Kimberly Brazwell is a diversity practitioner and trained facilitator with experience in designing experiential workshops through the practice of mindfulness and storytelling. Passionate service through social justice advocacy has opened doors for Brazwell as a highly requested speaker and dialogue facilitator with invitations ranging from training workshops to keynotes as far as Westphalia, Germany. Brazwell has over 15 years of experience in educational administration, diversity and inclusion efforts, wellness advocacy and community building. She is an alum of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Interpersonal Communication …

2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, Cedarville University

Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Slave Narratives Oral History Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores the value and shortcomings of using oral histories for historic record by examining ex-slave narratives relating to Arkansas.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Women's Suffrage Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores the Women's Suffrage Movement in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand the goals and history of the movement. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Arkansas Statehood Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This lesson explores, through the use of primary and secondary sources, the process of Arkansas Territory becoming a state. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand the political issues surrounding Arkansas becoming a state in 1836. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other …

Great Depression In Arkansas Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores the effects of the Great Depression in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. A choice of activities allows teachers to adapt this lesson for various types of students.

This lesson plan was produced for 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

German Immigration In Arkansas Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This lesson plan will introduce students to the legacy of German immigration in Arkansas in the nineteenth century. Using primary source documents, students will explore how German immigrants came to America, what challenges they faced in Arkansas, and the subsequent impact of German culture on Arkansas.

This lesson plan was produced for 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Railroad Development Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores the development of railroads and their impact on the economic development of Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand how the railroads affected industry and settlement across the state. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teacher the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt to various types of students.

This lesson plan was produced for 7^th grade, 8^th grade, and 9th^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to …

Reconstruction Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This lesson plan explores the lives of various people in Arkansas and the changes their lives went through at the beginning of the Reconstruction Era, and provides images of documents, transcriptions, and online links to primary and secondary resources focusing on the changing rights, racial tensions, and the elections in 1868. Two articles about 1868 racial riots in Conway County, Arkansas, offer students the opportunity contrast varying interpretations of an event, examine how several days with additional information can change a story, and compare it to other race riots in Arkansas and around the world. Students will also examine the …

Native American Removal In Arkansas Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores Native American removal in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles, manuscripts, and pamphlet excerpts to understand the story of Native American removal in Arkansas. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Arkansas Folk Music Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This lesson plan will introduce students to Arkansas folk music and three of its pioneers, Almeda Riddle, Jimmy Driftwood, and Patsy Montana. Through primary source analysis of recordings and sheet music students will identify characteristics of folk music, compare folk music to other styles of music, discuss the significance of the song, and consider the social and historical context of the lyrics.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other …

World War I Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores World War I in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand the impact that World War I had on Arkansas. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use, and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Arkansas Settlement Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit explores the factors contributing to the settlement of Arkansas and surrounding regions. Students will consider economic, social, political, and geographical elements factoring into the exploration and settlement of early American territories and the state of Arkansas.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Desegregation In Arkansas Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This lesson explores desegregation in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles, manuscripts, and pamphlet excerpts to understand the story of desegregation in Arkansas. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Symbols Of Statehood Lesson Plan

Lesson plans

This unit will introduce students to the Arkansas flag and its history, and explore the concept of symbols. Students will have an opportunity to develop their own Arkansas state flag, using symbols of their choosing.

This lesson plan was produced for 5^th grade, 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Webinar: Investigations In Transportation: Partnering Industry Professionals And Elementary Teachers In A Stem Unit Of Study, Carol Biskupic Knight

TREC Webinar Series

Investigations in Transportation was an elementary school partnership and curriculum development project, engaging STEM professionals in school-based design projects.

Fifth-grade students in two Oregon communities teamed up with transportation professionals from ODOT to redesign their school parking lots, resulting in better traffic flow and increased capacity. The immersive learning experience received overwhelmingly positive feedback from students, teachers and administrators.

This webinar will demonstrate how the Portland Metro STEM Partnership was facilitated to bring transportation education into elementary school classrooms, offering students unparalleled access to STEM professionals working in their communities and to real-world applications of engineering principles.

2016 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference: Inclusive Teaching, Diverse Classrooms, Academic Affairs

Spring Great Expectation Faculty Conference

The 2016 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference featured a keynote speech by Dr. Lisa Guion Jones.

Dr. Lisa Guion Jones has nearly 23 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as Professor and Assistant Dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. In this role, she provides strategic leadership to Goal 2 of the College’s Strategic Plan, to "exhibit an inclusive and diverse environment where faculty, staff and students can each reach their full potential."

As a transformational leader, Dr. Jones has initiated innovative programs that have increased the recruitment and retention …

Pdx Journeys: Studying And Living In The Us, Low-Intermediate Novel And Textbook For University Esl Students, Amber Bliss Calderón

PDXOpen: Open Educational Resources

Each unit begins with a chapter of fiction about a teacher and students in one ESL class. Reading comprehension and reading skills exercises follow. Prefix and suffix vocabulary-focus exercises are included. Academic Word List vocabulary exercises help students build a strong foundation in both receptive and productive knowledge. The following chapters in each unit expand on unit themes through non-fiction articles focusing on academic preparation, international experiences, and cultural adjustment. Vocabulary is repeated and comprehension and reading skills are further practiced.

Please see the Open Textbook Library for faculty Reviews of this textbook

Adopt/Adapt
If you are an instructor adopting …

Emphasizing Learning How To Learn In A Nursing Course, Belinda Deal, Zhaomin He, Katy Zagurski

Faculty Posters

This poster was presented during The Lyceum: A Student Research Showcase, and event hosted by the UT Tyler Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation and UT Tyler Honors Program.

The Relationship Between Student-Led Parent Conferences And Parental Conference Participation And Student Motivation And Achievement, Melissa Shull

Research Horizons Day Posters

No abstract provided.

Critical And Contemporary Issues In Education, Deanna Cozart, Brian Dotts, James Gurney, Tanya Walker, Amy Ingalls

Education Grants Collections

This Grants Collection uses the grant-supported open textbook OpenEDUC from the University of Georgia:

http://oer.galileo.usg.edu/education-textbooks/4

This Grants Collection for Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education was created under a Round Two ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.

Affordable Learning Georgia Grants Collections are intended to provide faculty with the frameworks to quickly implement or revise the same materials as a Textbook Transformation Grants team, along with the aims and lessons learned from project teams during the implementation process.

Documents are in .pdf format, with a separate .docx (Word) version available for download. Each collection contains the following materials:

• Linked Syllabus
• Initial …

Creating Better Presentations And Presenting Them - 8 Take Aways, Center For Learning And Teaching (Clt)

CLT Workshops

This is the 8 Take Aways Handout for the CLT's Creating Better Presentation and Presenting them Workshop

Active Learning Strategies - 8 Take Aways, Center For Learning And Teaching (Clt)

CLT Workshops

Here is the 8 Take Aways Handout from the CLT workshop on Active Learning Strategies.

Captains Of Industry And Robber Barons, David Evensen

Curriculum Unit on the Gilded Age in the United States

As we move though our unit on the Gilded Age, we will spend time taking about the era’s Captains of Industry and Robber Barons. In this age, capitalism in the United States begins to reflect our current market economy. In this lesson we will see Captains of Industry and Robber Barons test the boundaries of that system. The emergence of men like Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Morgan and how they bring about government subsidies, labor reform, money in politics, political corruption, and larger government over-site in commerce, industry, and labor.

Native American Land Cessions, 1867-1890, David Evensen

Curriculum Unit on the Gilded Age in the United States

As we move though our unit on the Gilded Age, we will spend time taking about the era’s Westward expansion. In this age, the United States (US) made and broke several treaties with Native Americans. In this lesson students will be able to describe and feel the impact of federal policies on indigenous nations. The surrender of Chief Joseph, the Dawes Act, the death of Sitting Bull, and the massacre at Wounded Knee all show how the United States navigated their policy with Native Americans. It is important to teach this portion of US history so students can have an …