2016 Educators in Context and Community Conference Program

Program for the seventh annual Educators in Context & Community Conference, held April 7-10, 2016 at Bowling Green State University

2017 Educators in Context and Community Conference Program

Program for the eighth annual Educators in Context & Community Conference, held March 31-April 2, 2017 at Bowling Green State University

2018 Educators in Context and Community Conference Program

Program for the ninth annual Educators in Context & Community Conference, held April 5-8, 2018 at Bowling Green State University

2014 Educators in Context and Community Conference Program

Program for the fifth annual Educators in Context & Community Conference, held March 21-22, 2014 at Bowling Green State University

2015 Educators in Context and Community Conference Program

Program for the sixth annual Educators in Context & Community Conference, held March 19-22, 2015 at Bowling Green State University

2012 Urban Education Conference Program

Program for the Urban Education Conference, held March 23-24, 2012 at Bowling Green State University

Management education in technology-mediated ODL platform – implications for educators in context of shifting learning path and digital divide

Purpose – In the last few decades, the growth in management institutions in India has become significant. The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions also have started offering management programmes at various levels. In the ODL scenario, the learning path has been shifting from the traditional Self-Learning Material (SLM) -based model to technology-mediated platform. The digital divide in India is also a widely discussed area. In this context, a need has been felt to understand the implications for educators, more specifically, for the programmes offered through technology-enabled ODL mode. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses triangulation method covering literature review, personal interview and survey. Primary data have been collected through structured questionnaire in the Google Form administered on the learners of UG and PG progammes of management in Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU), India. The sample size is 101, and the sampling frame is within Assam, a province of India. Select interviews (15 nos.) were also conducted with a cross section of learners to capture the emerging shift in the learning path and the limiting factors of digital divide. Findings – Learners possess multiple digital devices for e-learning (41.8% uses laptop and 88.8% uses android phone). Interaction in WhatsApp and Telegram groups are mostly related with evaluation and course administration, rather than content and academic discussion. eSLMs are widely used. Though promoted, video lectures are not widely used. Some of the problems faced by the learners are low bandwidth, high cost of data subscription etc. Learners are not constrained by digital device, and they are engaged in positive communication with stake holders in digital platform. Originality/value – This study will help in understanding the technology-enabled learning for management education in ODL mode in India. As a wide majority of the learners (88%) are dependent on small screen; print SLM and eSLM on a larger screen can provide augmented learning in case of complex topics like analysis of financial statements, project scheduling etc. Though the COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in learning path, the transition is not full. The digitally constrained learners still look for solutions to complex learning problems mainly through print SLM and counselling. The talent of the students cannot be facilitated in WhatsApp and Telegram e-mentoring groups, like the way it could be done in learning management system (LMS)-mediated platforms

Integration of Content in Early Childhood Education

In order to effectively engage students in today\u27s society, teachers must be willing and prepared to be innovative in their methods. Integration of the content areas is one such way that teachers can build upon prior knowledge and develop meaningful learning experiences for young children. An event titled Flight Partners for Life was developed in order to practice integrating content, as well as to serve a need in the Sibs-n-Kids Weekend 2015 schedule at Bowling Green State University. In this specific example of content integration, Language Arts standards were taught in collaboration with Christian religious education curriculum

Implementing Service-Learning as a Pre-Service Teacher

This project explores service-learning in math at the middle school level and addresses the challenges and possibilities of pre-service teachers implementing service learning as a part of their educational preparation. The focus was a semester long experience with an 8th grade teacher in a math classroom at a middle school in Findlay, Ohio during the 2010-2011 school year. Activities included engagement in a math classroom, design, and implementation of a service-learning project, and regular reflection between the author and the teacher partner. Partners in the project included the Hancock United Way and Findlay Community Gardens. Key questions included: how can pre-service teachers effectively learn to use service-learning pedagogy, and what are the challenges of pre-service teachers partnering with and working in K-12 schools