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(Dis-)Engagement in Learning as a Reality of COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned
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Hollingshead, Aleksandra; Malone, Kalley; Kitchel, Allen – Journal of Online Learning Research, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated teachers and students to adopt and adapt to online learning (OL) in a matter of days. The unfortunate school closure situation placed researchers in a remarkable position. This survey-based descriptive study investigated the experiences of teachers in the United States, including an analysis that factors in…
Descriptors: Teaching Experience, COVID-19, Pandemics, Learner Engagement
Attributing Equity Gaps to Course Structure in Introductory Physics
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Webb, David J.; Paul, Cassandra A. – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2023
We add to a growing literature suggesting that demographic grade gaps should be attributed to biases embedded in the courses themselves. Changes in the structure of two different introductory physics classes were made while leaving the topics covered and the level of coverage unchanged. First, a class where conceptual issues were studied before…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Disproportionate Representation, Minority Group Students, Science Education
Professional Development Journey in MOOCs by Pre- and In-Service Teachers
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Phan, Trang; Zhu, Meina – Educational Media International, 2020
Pre- and in-service teachers' professional development is critical in the lifelong learning era. This case study explores 27 pre- and in-service teachers' reasons for selecting a MOOC, their learning experiences, and their perceptions of the value for their professional development. Data sources in this study included: 1) MOOC reviews written and…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Online Courses, Preservice Teachers, Learning Experience
A Case Study of Faculty Experience and Preference of Using Blackboard and Canvas LMS
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Falcone, Kelly – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how faculty experience the transition from Blackboard to Canvas LMS and which LMS is preferred. The general problem addressed in this study was that California Community College students' success and retention in online courses was 7-10% lower than in face-to-face courses. To try to…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Management Systems, Community Colleges
A Modular Approach to Teaching Mathematical Modeling in Biotechnology in the Undergraduate Curriculum
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Larripa, Kamila R.; Mazzag, Borbala – PRIMUS, 2016
Our paper describes a solution we found to a still existing need to develop mathematical modeling courses for undergraduate biology majors. Some challenges of such courses are: (i) relatively limited exposure of biology students to higher-level mathematical and computational concepts; (ii) availability of texts that can give a flavor of how…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Biotechnology, Undergraduate Students, College Science
Seven Faculties in Search of a Mission: A Proposed Interdisciplinary Course on Water Literacy
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Sherchan, Samendra; Pasha, Fayzul; Weinman, Beth; Nelson, Fred L.; Sharma, Florence C.; Therkelsen, Jes; Drexler, David – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2016
In this article we will describe the development of an interdisciplinary general education course focusing on water. As part of a faculty cohort charged with teaching and studying this topic, we considered a number of projects, including community outreach, teacher professional development, and collaborative research. We decided on an…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Water, Teacher Collaboration, Teamwork