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Sorry, I Thought My Autopilot Wassupposed To Break!, David Hernandez

Professional Learning Day

Even though the fully autonomous vehicle is not on the roads (yet!), many automakers are making great advances in the field by creating self-driving vehicle systems. During this session, you will explore how data is obtained, organized, and interpreted for a model to perform optimally and how "AI" plays a crucial role in our future.

True Grit: Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities To Persevere, Jane E. Strong

Empowering Educators Conference

What gives you your “True Grit?” In this session, participants will explore the concepts of grit and perseverance for students with learning disabilities. Discover how these asset-based strategies enable self-efficacy and higher achievement in students (and teachers!). Evidence-based classroom strategies will be shared for participants to use with their students.

The Relationship Between Individualised Speed Thresholds And Changes In Aerobic Fitness In Elite Professional Youth Soccer Players. A Case Study, Ronan Kavanagh, Kevin Mcdaid, David Rhodes, Jill Alexander, Damian Harper, Rafael Oliveira, Kieran Berry, Mark Connor, Piotr Zmijewski, Ryland Morgans

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: This study aimed to examine the dose-response relationship between training load and aspects of physical fitness in English Premier League (EPL) U23 soccer players. Materials and Methods: Seven male EPL U23 outfield soccer players (age 20.1±1.1 years) participated in this study and performed the Bronco test on five occasions within one season. Individualised running thresholds were employed using maximal aerobic speed (MAS), anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) and maximal sprint speed (MSS) values utilising a GPS system. Results: No significant differences in the Bronco performance between the tests (p > 0.05, ES = 0.101) were observed. Distance covered above 30% …

Harnessing The Power Of Applied Behavior Analysis: Evidence Based Interventions For Children With Autism, Sandrene Foster

Empowering Educators Conference

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a proven therapy improving behavior, academics, and social skills, widely used for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other needs. With ASD diagnoses rising, early intervention is essential. This presentation explores ABA fundamentals, effective early interventions, and continuous assessment to maximize outcomes for children with ASD.

Exploring Place Value & Making Algebra Concrete (Make And Take, Elementary & Middle/ Secondary)), Janel Smith, Alesia Moldavan

Empowering Educators Conference

Students often learn to navigate place value operations through algorithms and "moving the decimal". But what does this mean to students? How does this build conceptual understanding of the topic?

In this session, participants will learn about support for teaching place value in the elementary classroom. This session will be hands-on and allow participants to take materials back to their school.

Poison Squad, Brittany Culjan

Professional Learning Day

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The Titration Olympics, Joseph T Golab, Hoitung (Terry) Leung

Professional Learning Day

The “Titration Olympics” is the capstone experiment at the end of the Spring semester’s Advanced Chemistry Acid-Base-Buffer unit. In this lab exercise, students compete to determine the concentration of an unknown acid solution using a sodium hydroxide solution they prepare and standardize using KHP. The winner is determined using a rubric that accounts for (a) overall lab time, (b) preparation and general lab technique, (c) data table, (d) quality of the phenolphthalein endpoints, (e) accuracy of the unknown acid’s molarity, (f) use of significant figures, and (g) clean up skills. Students enjoy the competitive spirit of the experiment and realize …

Understanding The European Union: Why You Don’T Teach It But Should, Dr. Lee Eysturlid

Professional Learning Day

Border crisis, currency crisis, populism, culture wars, real war? No, that is the European Union (EU). This session will introduce the basic history and functional elements of the EU's intent, structure, and function (dysfunction?). Based on work and travel with the Center for EU Studies, attendees will get everything they need to teach the topic.

Teaching With A Full Deck: Card Activities In Mathematics, Lindsey Herlehy

Professional Learning Day

Card sorts encourage students to do what we value most: talk and reason. Beyond simple matching, card sorts allow students to classify, rank, sequence, and map out ideas, creating a natural context for critical thinking and discussion. Join me for a series of math-focused card sorts where students will engage in activities like sorting equations by type, sequencing steps for solving multi-step problems, analyzing characteristics of graphs, and collaborating to solve clothesline math problems. This easy-to-prep tool will help students deepen their understanding of math concepts, fostering algebraic reasoning, graph analysis, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

(Virtual) Radians: Units Are Important And Why The Unit Circle Is Not, Matthew Mccutcheon

Professional Learning Day

Have you ever wondered why we have radians as a unit of measure for angles? Aren't degrees good enough? I like them. After all, a right angle is a nice, round 90degrees – so why complicate things? While degrees are useful, radians bring a unique significance. Units matter, even in the world of mathematics!

Design Thinking: Empathetic Problem Solving, Cassandra Armstrong

Professional Learning Day

Design thinking is the intersection of engineering design and social-emotional learning. Today’s learners must be empathetic problem solvers capable of defining problems and designing appropriate solutions to meet the user's needs. Participants will experience design thinking through literature-based scenarios appropriate for early learners in this session. They will analyze and compare their models to those of others and compose a lesson that will engage students in the design thinking process.

Finding Exoplanets, Dr. Eric Hawker

Professional Learning Day

This session will engage teachers in exploring how students can look for exoplanets in TESS data. Participants will discuss the physics and math concepts that higher grade level students can apply to determine if the exoplanets they discover are potentially habitable. Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet to this session.

Getting Students To Do Authentic Academic Research, Dr. Peter Dong

Professional Learning Day

Most classroom experiences bear little resemblance to actual research, and aspiring scientists and other researchers have no exposure to authentic academic work, in many cases, until graduate school. Giving high school students genuine research experience is possible and helpful for their understanding. This session will share lessons learned from IMSA's research programs and discuss ways, both big and small, that teachers and their schools can get students involved in real research.

Ai Tools For Intelligent Teaching And Learning, Dr.Phadmakar Patankar

Professional Learning Day

Discover the power of free AI tools designed to enhance teaching and learning! In this interactive session, we will explore tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Khanmigo, setting up access and experimenting with their features. While the session will showcase examples in math instruction, educators are encouraged to test these tools across various subjects such as science, English, and history. This workshop empowers teachers to integrate cutting-edge AI tools into their classrooms, fostering creativity, efficiency, and engagement.

2025 Teaching Leadership In The Classroom: Leadership Theory, Activism, And Unsd Goals, Emma Wilson Parker

Professional Learning Day

IMSA’s Leadership Education & Development (LEAD) program is a student-led course focused on developing leadership skills for sophomores. Students explore leadership theories, models,and global impact through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and activism.Peer discussions, hands-on activities, and group work challenge students to think critically about leadership. Join us for an interactive experience packed with leadership activities perfect for the classroom!

Focus Over Frenzy: An Educator’S Guide To Strategic Opportunity Selection, Charity Freeman

Professional Learning Day

Is your professional plate overflowing with commitments? This session challenges common productivity and time management myths while introducing practical tools for making decisions about your time and energy. Learn why "switch tasking" might make you feel productive but drains your cognitive resources. In this session, explore a comprehensive framework for evaluating opportunities that come your way, from aligning with your core priorities to assessing stakeholder dynamics. Leave with concrete strategies for saying "yes" or "no" confidently, setting meaningful boundaries, and making choices that support your effectiveness as an educator.

Ai: What It Can And Can’T Do, Dr. Micah Fogel

Professional Learning Day

For those with no AI experience. Come find out what AI is, how it works, and how you can get started using it. Your students are already using AI, so you should learn how to use it to help them learn! Bring your laptop and play along!

With Or Without Highways?, David Hernandez

Professional Learning Day

Can you imagine your life without your GPS (Global Positioning System)? Although GPS seems to be an automatic and standard service for all users. The users alone contribute to at least 30% of the program’s ability to work accurately. Join us in exploring a model representing the calculations performed by navigational devices that predict travel times and the optimal roads for this travel time. If you get lost on the way to this presentation, use the GPS.

Build Your Own World!, Sarah Robertson, Felicia Maxa

Professional Learning Day

You will be introduced to an activity that allows you to create a unique planet and learn about earth and space science in the process! In making your planet, you will use knowledge of formation, plate boundaries, landforms, weather, climate, wind currents, and more. You will sketch out planetary details and create a raised relief map that shows aspects of your planet. If you love Earth Science and project-based learning, this is the session for you. Bring a pencil and a positive attitude!

Quantum Cryptography In Physics Class, Anastasia Perry

Professional Learning Day

Do you want to bring more modern physics content, beyond the photoelectric effect, into your physics classroom? Quantum mechanics has bizarre phenomena such as probabilistic measurement, uncertainty principle, and entanglement. Using quantum objects like photons can benefit cryptography and secure communication. This lesson will model the BB84 quantum key generation protocol using hands-on activity. Additional simulation activities and resources will be shared. This activity can be used in a high school physics class during the modern physics unit. Basic algebra skills and limited school supplies are needed. Interested CS teachers or middle school science teachers can use it as an …

Reflections On Light: Exploring Geometrical Optics With Precalculus Tools, Dr. Anderson Trimm

Professional Learning Day

In this session, the presenter will discuss the mathematical modeling of reflection and refraction of light as an engaging and accessible application of several concepts from precalculus. By presenting this topic with a greater emphasis on the underlying mathematics, students of physical science can make deeper connections with their mathematics coursework. The presenter will share a lesson appropriate for Algebra 2 or precalculus that integrates Desmos and PhET simulations and discuss differentiation opportunities. Attendees should bring a laptop to access the simulations.

Educational Choice: The Legacy Of Meyer V. Nebraska And Pierce V. Society Of Sisters: Introduction, Maimon Schwarzschild

The Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues

One hundred years ago, in 1925, in a lawsuit brought by parochial and private schools, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down an Oregon state law requiring children to attend only public schools. Two years earlier, in 1923, the Court struck down a state law prohibiting the teaching of foreign languages to young children. Midway between the hundredth anniversaries of these two decisions—in March 2024—the Classical Liberal Institute at New York University School of Law sponsored a symposium in conjunction with this Journal on “Educational Choice: The Legacy of Meyer v. Nebraska and Pierce v. Society of Sisters”.

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What Counselors Say Matters For Supporting High School Newcomer Multilingual Learners As They Work Toward Graduation, Sonia Lucrecia Molina Openshaw

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores how high school (HS) counselors describe their work with newcomer multilingual learners (MLs). Using the lens of Yosso’s (2005) Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) framework to identify asset perspectives in their work with these students. They suggest specific supports and barriers impacting these students' academic and social success in school. Findings reveal that counselors often focus on addressing the immediate needs of HS newcomer MLs, such as language acquisition and academic readiness, but less frequently recognize the cultural, linguistic, and social assets students bring to their educational journey. Counselors highlight the importance of systemic supports, including onboarding processes, …

Development Of Interactive Hologram-Based Learning Media For Physical Education Sports And Health Subjects In Elementary School, Saeldho We Lastya, Didik Rilastiyo Budi, Rifqi Festiawan, Kusnandar Kusnandar, Erwin O. Estrella, Mohammad Ashraf Khan

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Physical education sports and health material sports games still use conventional methods by relying on books and other tools. Technology-based interactive media has yet to be applied to interactive learning. Objective: This study aims to produce hologram-based interactive learning media that effectively increase student knowledge. Methods: This study used the Research and Development (RnD) method. This study used a sample of 5th-grade students from State Elementary School 1 Tinggarwangi 26 students, State Elementary School 3 Jambu 16 students, and State Elementary School 1 Banteran 20 students. Research instruments for media use validation questionnaires and student and teacher assessments. Cognitive …

The Correlation Between The Amount Of Weight Gain And Physical Activity Levels In Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Dmpa) Users, Zumroh Hasanah, Desiana Merawati, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Dessy Amelia, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Rizqie Putri Novembriani, Nurya Viandika, Putri Nurika Dewi

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: DMPA is a widely used contraceptive in Indonesia due to its accessibility and effectiveness. However, side effects such as weight gain are a concern, with more than 90% of the 600 users in 2022-2023 experiencing them. Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between the amount of weight gain and physical activity levels in DMPA users. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling, involving 82 women (aged 19-51 years, average weight 58 kg) selected using the Slovin formula. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, and physical activity level based …

Wearable Technology For Cardiovascular Performance: A Systematic Review Of Smartwatch Applications In Fitness Training, Moch. Yunus, Nanang Tri Wahyudi, Ronal Surya Aditya, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Daifallah M. Alrazeeni, Gadis Meinar Sari, Farsya Hidayah Septiananda, Lintang Nirmalasari Gemalochaya Manggolono

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Wearable technologies such as smartwatches have revolutionized cardiovascular fitness training through real-time monitoring and personalized exercise interventions. However, the effectiveness of smartwatch apps in improving cardiovascular performance still needs to be systematically evaluated.  Objective: This study aims to assess the contribution of smartwatch apps in improving cardiovascular fitness training using a systematic review based on the PRISMA framework. Methods: The research questions were designed using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) model. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Crossref, focusing on articles published in 2020-2025 that met the inclusion criteria. Result: …

February 28, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Exploring Mental Health, Future Rehabilitation, And Systemic Oppression In Inmates: A Qualitative Study, Vennissica F. Kelly

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of systemic oppression in incarcerated inmates, with a focus on their emotional/psychological experience of systemic oppression and how it impacted their willingness to participate in rehabilitation programs. This phenomenological study used elements of the narrative approach to obtain the common themes that surfaced while communicating with the participants and focused on two areas: systemic oppression and how it affected the mental health of inmates and how it affected their willingness to participate in rehabilitation programs. For this purpose, systemic oppression was defined as systemic power used to control others. To …

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of African American Professors In Predominantly White Universities In The Southern United States: A Phenomenological Research Design, Jeniaka Spencer Hames

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the personal and professional journeys of African American professors through consideration of the self-perceived challenges and opportunities encountered while employed at predominantly White southern universities. The theory guiding this study is critical race theory (CRT), which provides a framework for analyzing the racial dynamics in academic institutions. The central research question guiding this inquiry is: What are African American professors’ lived experiences in predominantly White universities in the Southern United States regarding their roles and responsibilities within academic institutions? The methodology involves a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews with African American …

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Special Educators Working In A Juvenile Detention Center, Karli M. Piskurich

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of special educators working in a juvenile detention facility, and their perceptions of the relation of juveniles with disabilities to recidivism. Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences guided this study, as it allows educators to provide differentiated and individualized instruction to incarcerated youth with disabilities. A secondary theory used was Skinner’s behaviorist theory, as educators of students with disabilities implement various behavioral strategies pertaining to the students’ needs. With respect to the purpose and theories, the central research question that guided this study was, “What are educators’ experiences …