ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Educational Environments in Turkey
Author: Altunisik, Muharrem
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Web 2.0 Technologies,Teaching Methods,Turkish,Technology Uses in Education,Active Learning,Masters Programs,Doctoral Programs,Graduate Students,Private Colleges,Language Usage,Databases,Masters Theses,Doctoral Dissertations,Content Analysis

Rapid technological advances affected the field of education, as well as other fields. This fact creates the need of utilizing technology in education effectively. Another fact that emerges when the subject of education in technology is considered is Web 2.0 tools. Along with Web 2.0 technology, students get more active in education instead of remaining passive, and become more productive and more willing to share. In this study, MA and PhD theses focusing on Web 2.0 technology which are published on Council of Higher Education National Thesis Center database between the years 2010 and 2020 were investigated according to content analysis method. In this sense, 44 of the theses which were reached as a result of the review of the related database were analyzed under the categories of thesis type, thesis year, the university it was carried out, its language and the subject it reviewed. It was revealed as a result of the investigation of the theses that Turkish language is the most used language in the theses, that the subject drew more attention especially in 2019 as the number of the studies on the subject of Web 2.0 tools increased in the recent years, and that the number of the studies carried out in the state universities is more than the number of the studies carried out in private universities. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
Multimodal Analysis of Online Webinars Conducted in Zoom
Author: Chaitanya, Pasala Krishna
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Electronic Learning,Educational Technology,Student Satisfaction,Educational Quality,Nonverbal Communication,Video Technology

Student satisfaction is one of the important factors to be considered in the education system. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to make quality education available for a wide range of people, the current higher education system has undergone several changes. The classes and webinars being conducted through video conferencing systems such as zoom have gained unprecedented popularity. So, according to statistics, more than 97% of students switched to online education in the United States as it is a safe and feasible option to continue their education during the pandemic situation. At the same time, only 31% of students consider this format to be of the same quality as full-time, and only 5% of students find online learning to be of higher quality than offline. That is, 63% of students receiving online education are not satisfied with its current quality. According to the many types of research on student-teacher communication, non-verbal communication plays a crucial role in student satisfaction. Therefore, the study is conducted to find the direct correlation between time characteristics such as loudness, silence duration, change in intonations, tempo, and hand gestures of instructors during online classes and student satisfaction levels. As part of the study, recent online classes and webinars from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, IIT's, ITMO, and few prestigious universities are analyzed. The quality of the classes is rated by the students as high or low based on their satisfaction level. Based on the analysis, successful and unsuccessful models are compiled. Based on the obtained models and the time parameters illustrated, assessment and recommendation systems are offered to improve the quality of both individual characteristics and the general concept of classes. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
&quot;As Soon as I Turned off the Camera, We Jumped to Help&quot;: Nonverbal Communication of Croatian TV Journalists in Coverage of Sudden Crises Events
Author: Habulan, Iva
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Journalism,Television,Crisis Management,COVID-19,Pandemics,Natural Disasters,Foreign Countries,Nonverbal Communication,Cues,Journalism Education,News Reporting,Course Descriptions,Computer Software,Speech Communication,Standards

Media narratives, frames and the manner of sudden-onset crises events' coverage strongly influence the audience's perception and understanding of situation and their behavior. Nonverbal communication of broadcasters transfers important information related to viewers' formation of impressions. That is why the journalists strive to hide the nonverbal cues. During 2020, Croatia was hit, along with COVID 19 pandemics, with 2 devastating earthquakes. At the same time, formal education of journalists in Croatia does not include syllabi aimed to develop knowledge and skills for disaster journalism. This small explorative study aims to explore nonverbal cues of Croatian journalists during the live TV breaking news on COVID-19 breakthrough and earthquake in Zagreb, in comparison to their non-crisis reporting. A quantitative analysis using software ELAN was conducted on a deliberate sample of video clips. The obtained results show that nonverbal cues were moderately and expectedly frequent. Speech fluency was within the normal rate, with natural breathing pauses included and the use of fillers appropriated to the spontaneous speech. The analyzed nonverbal cues pattern does not differ depending on the reporting context which suggests that nonverbal communication skills need to be improved. Absolutely unbiased journalism may not be possible, but in order to achieve the neutrality standard, nonverbal communication competence should be incorporated both into curricula and into the journalist code of ethics. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
Assessment of Ecotourism Perception of Rural Youth for Rural Development: A Case Study of Yigilca
Author: Gültekin, Yasar Selman
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Case Studies,Rural Development,Economic Development,Immigration,Adolescent Attitudes,Socioeconomic Status,Educational Opportunities,Transportation,Tourism,Rural to Urban Migration,Income,Foreign Countries,Adults,Young Adults

Rural development can be explained as increasing the production, income and welfare levels of people living in rural areas to develop socio-economic and cultural aspects, eliminating imbalances, creating physical and social infrastructure similar to those in urban areas, processes, activities and organizations for better evaluation of agricultural products and their attempts. Within the scope of rural development activities, the target audience consists of young people living in rural areas. Study area is located in the Western Black Sea region of Turkey and it is a district of Düzce. It also gives out immigration. The survey technique was used within the scope of the study. The questionnaire, which is applied to the young people (15-34 ages) living in Yigilca, is multiple choice and planned to be open and including open-ended questions for 10 minutes. During the interviews with young people, questions regarding their socio-demographic characteristics, education opportunities, transportation, movements to urban areas were asked, and then their knowledge levels about ecotourism concept and income from ecotourism activities in their region were tried to be evaluated. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
The Child&apos;s Book of Nature for the Use of Families and Schools Intended to Aid Mothers and Teachers in Training Children in the Observation of Nature. Part 1: Plants. Revised Edition
Author: Hooker, Worthington
Date: 1886-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Textbooks,Science Instruction,Plants (Botany),Natural Sciences,Mothers,Teachers

Children are busy observers of natural objects, and have many questions to ask about them. But their inquisitive observation is commonly repressed, instead of being encouraged and guided. In this book the object of the author is to supply the mother and the teacher with the means of introducing the child into one department of natural science--that which relates to the vegetable world, or vegetable physiology. The author begins with the most simple and obvious facts--those which relate to flowers--and goes on through fruits, seeds, leaves, roots, etc., step by step, until, at the latter part of the book, the circulation of the sap, and other points at first view complicated, are made perfectly intelligible. By this gradual unfolding of the subject, many points are made clear to the child, which are not fully understood by some of those who in riper years have studied botany; for in the common mode of teaching this science the mere technicalities of it are made prominent, while the interesting facts which vegetable physiology presents to us in such variety receive but little attention. The best time to use this book in teaching is during the summer, because then everything can be illustrated by specimens from the field and the garden, and the teacher can amplify upon what the author has given.
The Child&apos;s Book of Nature for the Use of Families and Schools Intended to Aid Mothers and Teachers in Training Children in the Observation of Nature. Part 2: Animals. Revised Edition
Author: Hooker, Worthington
Date: 1886-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Textbooks,Science Instruction,Natural Sciences,Mothers,Teachers,Animals

In this second book, the author presents animal physiology. The teacher and parent will observe, that in doing this the author brings out quite prominently the analogies that exist between the animal and the vegetable world in the operations of life. Such analogies are always interesting to the child as well as to the adult, and the consideration of them adds much to the enjoyment of the observer of nature, for it opens to them the simple plans and principles upon which the Creator works out the almost endlessly varied results that life, both animal and vegetable, presents to view. [For &quot;The Child's Book of Nature for the Use of Families and Schools Intended to Aid Mothers and Teachers in Training Children in the Observation of Nature. Part 1: Plants. Revised Edition,&quot; see ED623625.]
Higher Education Institution Faculty Teaching Experience during Quarantine: Challenges and Recommendations
Author: Alabdulkreem, Eatedal
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Teaching Experience,Online Courses,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,School Closing,Educational Change,Computer Science Education,Teacher Attitudes,In Person Learning,Distance Education,Information Science Education,Universities,Faculty Workload,Communication Problems,Faculty Development,Learner Engagement,Mental Health

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly, sending billions of people into lockdown. To protect students and staff members from this contagious disease, universities worldwide have decided to close and replace face-to-face teaching and learning with distance learning programs. This research, therefore, focuses on how this sudden transition has impacted academics in the College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University (PNU), Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted by interviewing 15% of this college' academic staff members. Questions centered on their experiences shifting from face-to-face teaching to online delivery. The results help to establish what challenges academics have faced during these unprecedented times, as well as what recommendations can be made to ensure online delivery is conducted smoothly so that harmony may return to the processes of university teaching and learning. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
Exploring Middle School Students&apos; Interest and Their Perceptions of the Effect of STEM Education on Their Future Careers
Author: Serhan, Derar
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Middle School Students,Student Attitudes,STEM Education,Career Choice,Careers,Gender Differences,Labor Market,Foreign Countries

This study investigated middle school students' interests and perceptions of the importance of developing their knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, the study also investigated the effect of gender on students' interests and perceptions. One hundred fifty-four students participated in the study. Data were collected using a survey consisting of 48 questions divided into four major categories: demographics, students' knowledge about the job market in relation to STEM, students' interest in STEM subjects, and students' perceptions of the importance of a solid knowledge of STEM on their future careers. The results indicated that all students believed that having good scientific knowledge and skills are important to get a decent job in today's market. In addition, the results of the study showed that gender was not a significant factor on students' interests in STEM; female students were more interested in learning Chemistry and Biology, while male students were more interested in learning Mathematics. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
Health Education for the Uplift of Health Conditions and School Performance
Author: Abdullah, Alqalawi
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Students,Health Education,Health Behavior,Health Conditions,Nutrition,Food,Dietetics,Adolescents,Academic Achievement,Ethics,Evidence Based Practice

Our topic is focused on health education within the school curriculum. It's to emphasize its importance in the short and long-course during the learning and growth process. Healthy diet presents an outstanding medium in enhancing cognitive efficiency and helps in assisting the acquisition process. Adopting a guided nutriment practice participates in empowering young individuals to better manage their consuming habits. It has been outlined in several studies across continents how food behaviorism, lifestyle factors, poor quality nutrients can compromise intellectual efficiency in the stage of knowledge acquisition alongside health issues. This has drawn serious concerns to governments and institutions (WHO, UNICEF, European Union, and states) to outpoint the impact of nutriments, notably their type and quality, on childhood health and development. Our paper is set to deliver scientific-based evidence through selected studies conducted across the globe on health and nutrition and their consequence upon pupils and school performance. The majority of the surveys centered on how good diet and appropriate food consumption habits or their absence could improve or impair the overall health conditions as well as school achievements. Health education programs throughout education curriculum can partake in drawing public awareness in regards to impoverished diets and processed fast-food. The aforementioned are often considered responsible for causing chronic diseases endowed with characterized symptoms. Integrating lifestyle principles in the education agenda would bestow worthy elements to amend physical and learning conditions. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
The Child&apos;s Book of Nature for the Use of Families and Schools Intended to Aid Mothers and Teachers in Training Children in the Observation of Nature. Part 3: Air, Water, Heat, Light, Etc. Revised Edition
Author: Hooker, Worthington
Date: 1886-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Textbooks,Science Instruction,Natural Sciences,Mothers,Teachers,Water,Heat,Light,Energy

In this third book, the author examines the phenomena that air and water themselves furnish to people. Then these subjects are naturally associated the other subjects contained in this book--light, heat, electricity, etc. The subjects of this book are those which are commonly ranged under the general term Natural Philosophy. The author frequently uses analogies throughout the book. Many experiments are presented. [For &quot;The Child's Book of Nature for the Use of Families and Schools Intended to Aid Mothers and Teachers in Training Children in the Observation of Nature. Part 2: Animals. Revised Edition,&quot; see ED623627.]
From State Commitment to District Implementation: Approaches and Strategies for Personalized, Competency-Based Learning
Author: Duffy, Mark
Date: 2022-06-00
Type: Reports - Research-practitioner Partnerships
Subjects: Individualized Instruction,Competency Based Education,State Programs,Program Implementation,State Policy,COVID-19,Pandemics,Equal Education,State Legislation,Educational Legislation,Educational Innovation,Capacity Building

Personalized, competency-based learning efforts often take place in a single classroom or school, but not systematically across districts, let alone states. To address this dynamic and increase the scale of personalized, competency-based learning, KnowledgeWorks, an independent nonprofit organization that partners with education stakeholders to advance personalized competency-based learning efforts, has engaged in state level implementation support of personalized, competency-based learning in a number of states, including Arizona, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. The purpose of this report is to serve as a resource for the states and districts already involved in personalized, competency-based learning, provide considerations for other states adopting personalized, competency-based learning, and offer lessons learned for the wider field. The research team and KnowledgeWorks established three goals for the study at the outset: (1) Document approaches and lessons learned from policy adoption and implementation of personalized, competency-based learning policies in four states; (2) Identify how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the move towards personalized, competency-based learning in each state; and (3) Identify how each state defines and operationalizes its equity commitment within the state's personalized, competency-based learning efforts.
Pandemic COVID-19 and E-Learning in Higher Education: Creative Art Student&apos;s Experiences
Author: Pangayan, Victor
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Electronic Learning,Student Experience,Dance Education,Student Attitudes,Theater Arts,Foreign Countries,Self Efficacy,Public Colleges,Teaching Methods,Usability,Undergraduate Students,Technology Uses in Education,Instructional Effectiveness

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education's learning environment is shifting toward online education. There are no exceptions when it comes to teaching and studying dance art in institutions. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of an e-learning system for learning and pedagogical purposes, as well as the students' attitudes toward knowledge sharing. As a result, the research was conducted to ascertain undergraduate students' programs in the field of art (dance and theater) education in Malaysian public universities. A quantitative study was conducted to assess undergraduate students' practices during the semester at Malaysian public universities, with a particular emphasis on student's readiness to adapt the online dance art learning. The study discovered that art students in higher education used social media platform and online networking to strengthen their art performances and technical skills. However, majority of the students showed less readiness to online learning and their experiences participating in it as part of their academic studies. [For the full proceedings, see ED623569.]
Bystander Intervention in Bullying and Sexual Harassment: Role of Personal and Perceived Peer Norms
Author: Nickerson, Amanda B.
Date: 2022-05-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: High School Students,Student Attitudes,Student Behavior,Bullying,Sexual Harassment,Audiences,Prosocial Behavior,Intervention,Peer Influence,Gender Differences

This study investigated the extent to which adolescents' personal normative attitudes (also referred to as personal norms) and perceived peer norms regarding bullying, sexual harassment, and bystander intervention predicted each step of the five-step bystander intervention model (i.e., Notice, Interpret, Accept Responsibility, Know how to Help, Act) for bullying and sexual harassment among two-hundred thirty-three high school students in the Northeastern United States. Interaction effects of gender, personal norms, and perceived peer norms were also assessed. As predicted, perceived peer norms moderated the relations between personal norms and all five bystander intervention steps. However, some effects differed by gender and some differed in direction from predictions. Students who were more anti-bullying/harassment scored higher on some bystander intervention steps when they also perceived their peers to be more anti-bullying and harassment, with some models showing gender differences between male and female students. Personal and perceived peer norms are related to adolescents' engagement in the bystander intervention model, suggesting that both norms should be targets of interventions encouraging youth to intervene in incidents of bullying and sexual harassment.
Science for the School and Family. Part I: Natural Philosophy. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged
Author: Hooker, Worthington
Date: 1878-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Textbooks,Natural Sciences,Science Instruction,Elementary Secondary Education

The author has created a series of books on the natural sciences carefully adapted to the different periods of the course of study, with this textbook intended for the older scholars in what are commonly called grammar-schools. At the same time they are suited to scholars who are advanced to a higher grade who have not gone through the previous books of the series. The general plan and style of these books are very different from what are seen in most of the books for schools on the same subjects. The order of the subjects and the mode of developing them differ from the stereotype plan which has so generally been adopted. One prominent feature is the free use of illustrations from familiar phenomena. It makes the books suitable for use in the family as well as the school, between which there should be more common ground than the present mode of education allows.
Why Pennsylvania Needs Student Debt Relief: A Look at Our State&apos;s Student Debt Crisis
Author: Polson, Diana
Date: 2022-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Debt (Financial),Loan Repayment,Student Loan Programs,Paying for College,College Graduates,High School Students,State Universities,Private Colleges,Federal Aid,Loan Default,Educational Equity (Finance)

President Biden's recent announcement regarding student debt relief has brought the issue to center stage across Pennsylvania and the U.S. Access to quality higher education is so important to Pennsylvania's individuals and families, yet the high cost of college in the state has both limited who has access to a good education and, for those attending college, weighed down students with crushing amounts of debt. Carrying such a debt burden at the start of one's career hinders Pennsylvanians' choices, careers, and life decisions and holds back our economy. This research examines the student debt crisis in Pennsylvania. It analyzes publicly available data on Pennsylvania and looks at the financial and economic implications of student debt for Pennsylvania families, students, and regions. Among the findings are: (1) Low state funding and the high cost of college sets Pennsylvania up for a statewide student loan crisis; (2) Outstanding student loan debt has skyrocketed in the last two decades, and Pennsylvania graduates have high amounts of debt compared to other states; (3) Some communities are hit harder by the student loan crisis; (4) For-profit colleges have poor student outcomes; (5) Pennsylvania students are using nonfederal loans at higher rates than much of the nation; and (6) Student loan debt is dragging down the economy. Policy solutions for Pennsylvania conclude the report.