This study used the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as a survey instrument to determine the factors that affect K-8 teachers' usage of an LMS. The UTAUT consists of four predictor variables: benefits (PE) of the LMS, ease of use (EE) of the LMS, leadership and technology support (FC), and social influence (SI). Using a…

Institutions of higher education have been consistently offering more virtual classes over the past decade. The need to understand the implications of these increased virtual class offerings has become essential in recent years. The purpose of this study was to explore virtual classes within a college of agriculture and the impact on student…

This qualitative comparative case study explored the perceived levels of cultural proficiency of 3rd and 6th grade teachers and parents within dual language immersion schools compared to schools that have traditional monolingual settings to discern whether differences exist in these settings. Lindsey and Lindsey's (2016) Conceptual Framework for…

Instructors of first-year composition (FYC) face the challenge of crafting rhetorically diverse opportunities for student writers within a classroom setting. As a result, many have embraced service-learning or community-engaged pedagogy. Oral history projects may be incorporated into curricula by faculty who embrace this approach to teaching, but…

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) graduate students, particularly those who are single mothers, have historically navigated systemic barriers such as lack of equal education, financial resources, academic experiences, or administrative support in pursuit of academic success. School closures due to the health and safety protocols…

This qualitative descriptive design study aimed to understand how males of color in a mentoring program described how natural mentoring relationships support their social-emotional, cognitive, and identity development during the transition from high school to college in a southern state. The researcher used Hagler's (2018) Process Model of Natural…

Black men face numerous challenges in higher education, including poor K-12 educational preparation and experiences, negative societal perceptions, hostile and unwelcoming college campuses, a lack of Black role models and faculty, and curriculum and pedagogical practices often void of relevant cultural connections. Specifically in the community…

Many preservice teachers enrolled in teacher training programs need support in order to become successful teachers of record. Two factors have been shown to have positive results in building a robust teacher: self-efficacy and resilience. Self-efficacy stems from mastery experiences, trusted guidance of mentors, and a strong pedagogical…

This dissertation was developed in response to a significant rise in stress, anxiety, and depression within the adolescent population during 2019-2021. The research was exploratory in nature to determine the feasibility of utilizing targeted social emotional mobile applications with high school students. A single case study design with changing…

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) instruction in the United States has been a major focus of educational reform since the release of the PISA rankings in 2000, which showed that the U.S. was behind many other countries on the international stage in the areas of Science and Math. Students are also leaving the "STEM…

This dissertation describes the literate practices and layered technological strategies writers utilize in creating professional documents, particularly the literate activities, interaction with technologies and multimodal texts of senior writers in a workplace where many types of texts are produced and distributed as participants plan, manage,…

The purpose of this research was to develop an understanding of the shared lived experiences of women with ACEs who dropped out of high school, later returning to adult literacy programs to receive remedial education to prepare for and complete GED requirements, and explored the barriers they had to overcome to do so. The following research…

In inclusive classrooms teachers support students with various needs. Students with exceptionalities are included in general education which can provide various challenges for teachers. A common system used by teachers to support students is a token economy. Increase use of digital technology in education has make available the use of token…

Career readiness in STEM is the foundation for developing the next generation of innovators and problem solvers in our rapidly advancing society. This Spotlight will help .identify the math skills students need for high-demand careers; review ways schools can help students take more college-ready courses; examine data on student demand for…

This study examined how students perceive the impact of a mandatory first-year seminar course on their success and persistence at a 2-year institution. Specifically, the study focused on the influence of the course curriculum and objectives to promote success and perseverance and how the campus community supports student success and persistence.…