It has become imperative for teachers to receive support to meet the challenges of virtual learning practices as the number of virtual schools increases. This qualitative case study explored virtual instructional coaches' educational experiences within an online virtual charter school in the Central Southwest utilizing Garrison et al.'s (2000)…

This applied dissertation was designed to determine if cooperative learning strategies increased student engagement in a virtual elementary classroom. The purposes of this study were (a) to determine whether the implementation of cooperative learning strategies increased student engagement and (b) to explore student perceptions of engagement. In…

Regardless of how prepared faculty were to teach online classes, the COVID-19 pandemic forced leaders of universities and colleges and faculty nationwide to pivot to emergency remote teaching and forced students to take online classes. To prepare faculty for the shift to online instruction, administrators in colleges and universities provided…

A virtual learning environment aims to engage the student, enabling them to interact and express their understanding of the material. Virtual learning engagement for adult learners is essential for active learning. The lack of active learning is a problem, as evident through researched university learner responses. In this descriptive method…

This study examined incivility in virtual classrooms among graduate students in behavioral sciences, focusing on the challenges of maintaining respectful online environments. The research question addressed how online faculty identify and manage incivilities in graduate programs in behavioral health science. The theoretical framework integrated…

Even though women have made progress in entering the workforce, they still face barriers to leadership. HiPo programs are a common strategy organizations use to develop their future leaders. These programs focus on equipping HiPos with skills and opportunities to support their growth and prepare them for leadership roles. However, little research…

The purpose of this case study was to evaluate how community college IT students interact with and succeed in virtual labs to determine the impact of these digital environments on learning outcomes. The research employed a comprehensive range of data collection methods, including pre-interview questionnaires, interviews, and observations, to…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how science students described their experiences of collaboration in a virtual learning environment at a community college in the Midwestern United States between 2020 - 2022. The literature review indicated the need to understand how science students described their experience of…

The purpose of this research was to investigate the influence of virtual mentoring and coaching (VMC) on in-service teachers' professional growth and perception through participation in Project ETELL (Empowering Teachers of English Language Learners, Grant Award No. T365Z160229). In Chapter II, I conducted a systematic review to better understand…

This study focused on a few United States nuclear weapons educational initiatives exploring six classroom environment factors that may or may not influence Satisfaction in a virtual or live classroom environment within the nuclear weapons community. The research explored Personalization, Involvement, Student Cohesiveness, Task Orientation,…

The problem this study addressed was that K-12 special education teachers were challenged with using effective instructional and engagement practices in a virtual setting for students with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore K-12 special education teachers' experiences with using effective instructional and engagement practices…

The purpose of this study is to explore teachers' experiences promoting equity and building student-teacher relationships in K-12 online and virtual classrooms. Research studies exploring and addressing equity in education are ample within the body of research, but there is limited research conducted in or about the K-12 virtual learning…

Online learning options for high school students have been growing over the last decade, and yet there is little research around what student characteristics increase their likelihood of success. One characteristic that studies have reported mixed results in face-to-face learning environments is Dweck's mindset theory. This hierarchical multiple…

The problem addressed in this qualitative descriptive design was many K-12 teachers did not have adequate training necessary for effective instruction in online learning. The purpose of this study was to examine the types of training in online instruction for K-12 teachers provided by school districts. The Technological Pedagogical Content…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions realized the need to shift traditional courses to online for health concerns. Teachers experienced technological, pedagogical, physical, and psychological challenges during this abrupt shift to online learning and a dire need for relevant professional development. Many teachers perceived…