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Costs, benefits, and participation in online knowledge sharing in communities of practice for faculty

Creator:: Ostrander, Jane Christina
Abstract:: Community college and university faculty members changing their practice of teaching have reported benefits to participating in peer support within communities of practice that offer an online knowledge sharing space. The ability of such online knowledge sharing to provide opportunities for collaborative knowledge building has made fostering a viable online...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Darlene F. Russ-Eft Community college and university faculty members changing their practice

College and career ready? Perceptions of high school students related to WorkKeys assessments

Creator:: Schultz, Deanna D.
Abstract:: Concern about college and career readiness has been expressed in both the business and education arenas. Employers are calling for entry-level employees with basic academic skills and educators are being held accountable for student achievement in academic areas similar to those required by employers. In this environment, WorkKeys has emerged...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: way. I would like to express appreciation to my committee members, Deborah Rubel, Michael Dalton

Working together for student success: cross-functional collaboration at community colleges

Creator:: Loveday, Joyce E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the underlying mechanisms within community colleges that influence cross-functional collaboration. The study also explored the role of community college leadership in fostering internal collaboration. The following questions guided the research: (1) What does cross-functional collaboration look like at a community...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) processes, (d) resources, (e) accountability, and (f) recognition. The college president and other top

The experiences of middle-level Chinese female adult immigrants working at west coast community and technical colleges

Creator:: Zhou, Lin
Abstract:: Community and technical colleges in the United States are experiencing an expansion of racial and ethnic diversity in students, faculty, and administrators. From 1996 to 2006, the number of Asian female college students increased 55.3%, from 13,184 to 20,477. The number of Asian male students increased 48.9%, from 9,731 to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my dissertation committee members, Dr. Alex Sanchez, Dr. Shelly Dubkin- Lee, Dr. Michael Dalton, Dr

Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

Creator:: Shaw, Donna L. (Donna Laible)
Abstract:: This study examines the U.S. educational experiences of Saudi Arabian students. Using qualitative case study and photo-elicitation research methods, this study conducted multiple interviews with 25 Saudi students and explored their perceptions of their American learning environment, how it differed from Saudi Arabia, and the strategies they developed to successfully...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: guidance made all the difference in the world and committee members Michael Dalton, David Noakes, Dwaine

An examination of organizational fluidity and workplace quality in a community college setting : an internal multi-stakeholder perspective

Creator:: Porter, Catherine L.
Abstract:: Community colleges today are experiencing monumental shifts in their operating environments. Some of these changes are known, but many of them are not. They include shifts in curriculum, funding, and societal expectation to name a few. Through the constructs of high quality work environment and organizational fluidity theory, this research...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Modernizing school communication systems: using text messaging to improve student academic performance

Creator:: Crisp, Matthew Scott
Abstract:: The emerging use of portable digital devices by students, parents and teachers, is forcing schools to develop real-time communication systems that integrate technology into the general operations of schools, and contemplate governing policies and procedures to sustain and guide the challenges of these new technologies. This study contributes to this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Understanding mathematical discourse in the elementary classroom : a case study

Creator:: Blanke, Barbara Lynn
Abstract:: The purpose of this case study was to examine a third-grade teacher’s effective use of mathematical discourse in the classroom setting. The study offers insights into the following research questions: 1) How does a teacher’s engagement in mathematical discourse communities influence her practice and self-efficacy as a mathematics educator? 2)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: forever. I could not have done this without you! My committee members: Dr. Michael Dalton, Dr. Elizabeth

Factors that affect a school district's ability to successfully implement the use of data warehouse applications in the data driven decision making process

Creator:: DeLoach, Robin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence the ability of teachers and administrators to use data obtained from a data warehouse to inform instruction. The mixed methods study was guided by the following questions: 1) What data warehouse application features affect the ability of an...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Drs. Michael Dalton, Greg Gruener, Karen Higgins, William Rhoades, and Susan Shaw, for taking time

The heart of leadership : An autoethnographic study of issues that impact educational leadership

Creator:: Prince, Erin K.
Abstract:: This autoethnography explores issues that impact educational leadership by examining individual reflections, perceptions, and responses developed through the lens of a principal of two elementary schools. The main data source involves journal entries collected over a period of one year. Theories of educational leadership styles and effective school practices form...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Costs, benefits, and participation in online knowledge sharing in communities of practice for faculty

College and career ready? Perceptions of high school students related to WorkKeys assessments

Working together for student success: cross-functional collaboration at community colleges

The experiences of middle-level Chinese female adult immigrants working at west coast community and technical colleges

Bridging differences : Saudi Arabian students reflect on their educational experiences and share success strategies

An examination of organizational fluidity and workplace quality in a community college setting : an internal multi-stakeholder perspective

Modernizing school communication systems: using text messaging to improve student academic performance

Understanding mathematical discourse in the elementary classroom : a case study

Factors that affect a school district's ability to successfully implement the use of data warehouse applications in the data driven decision making process

The heart of leadership : An autoethnographic study of issues that impact educational leadership

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