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Technology Integration in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms: Effect on Students’ Understanding (with Megan Sheehan), Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom (2010)

Technology use in secondary mathematics courses has the potential to bring about broad changes in...

 

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Fraction Operations: Pre-service Teachers’ Misconceptions and Perceptions about Problem Solving, The Mathematics Educator (2010)

This study investigated preservice teachers’ content knowledge involving fractions operations and their beliefs about problem-solving....

 

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Through the Eyes of Student Teachers: Successes and Challenges in Field Teaching Experiences (with Tyler Ferber), National Teacher Education Journal (2010)

“The most important aspect in the learning to teach process is the field experience, i.e.,...

 

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The Use of Primary Sources in High School History Classrooms (with Emily Paras and Briana Piche), The Teaching with Primary Sources Journal (2010)

“Using primary sources in history classes is all the rage” (Barton, 2005). The growing popularity...

 

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Division of fractions: Preservice teachers’ understanding and use of problem solving strategies, The Mathematics Educator (2003)

A teacher’s profound mathematical understanding is critical in learning to teach mathematics for understanding (Fennema...

 

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Does language make a difference? A TIMSS-R Analysis, The Mathematics Educator (2002)

This paper investigated the relationship between language and mathematics achievement. Data from TIMSS-R of 6601...

 

Book Chapters

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Facilitating classroom discourse: Lessons from research, “With zeal unceasing” Essays on teaching at Illinois State University (2004)
 

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Widening student access through online discussion, Access and equity: Challenges for open and distance learning (2002)
 

Conference Proceedings

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Challenges in Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teaching using Technology, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (2008)

This paper presents data from the initial offering of a technology course for preservice teachers....

 

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Widening Student Access through Online Discussion: Case of the University of Philippines Open University2002, Proceedings of 15th Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) (2002)
 

Conference/Workshop Presentations

TI-NSpire CAS: An Interactive Overview: A Technology Lounge Presentation, 61th Annual Meeting: Building communities, Creating Opportunities Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2010)
 

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Exploring Geometry Using Cabri Jr. Geometry App, T^3 International Conference (2010)

This is a Hands-on session and an introduction to the Cabri Jr. Geometry App. Participants...

 

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Wiki: Writing in Math Made Easy, 60th Annual Meeting: Innovations in Teaching Mathematics, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2009)

Integrate writing and mathematics using Web 2.0 technology. Learn how to use a wiki in...

 

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Teaching with Technology: Transforming How We Teach Mathematics, 52nd Annual Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (2009)

This presentation highlights activities that can be used in teaching mathematics using different technologies (e.g.,...

 

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Exploring Geometry Using Cabri Jr. with a Calculator, 59th Annual Meeting: Connections in Mathematics Landscape, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2008)

Learn basic geometric constructions and relationships using the Cabri Jr. App. Activities involving lines, angles,...

 

Exploring Geometry Using Cabri Jr. App, Central Illinois and Southern Illinois District Lutheran Teachers’ Conference (2008)

Learn and explore basic geometric constructions and relationships using Cabri Jr. App. We will engage...

 

“Collaborative Storywriting" ISWP Showcase Day,, Illinois State Writing Project (2008)
 

Collaborative Story Writing Using Wiki Technology: A Teaching Demo, Eureka Writing Workshop (2008)
 

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Challenges in Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach using Technology, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 19th International Conference (2008)

This paper presents data from the initial offering of a technology course for preservice teachers....

 

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Exploring Geometry Using Cabri Jr. App., Teachers Teaching with Technology (T^3) 20th International Conference (2008)

This is a hands-on session and an introduction to Cabri Jr. Participants will learn basic...

 

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Integrating Research in Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Practice, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting (2007)
 

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Preservice Teachers Strategies and Understanding in Division of Fractions., Illinois State University Graduate Symposium (2003)

"One of the real challenges of teaching mathematics is to find a proper balance between...

 

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Widening Student Access through Online Discussion: Case of the University of Philippines Open University., 15th Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) (2002)
 

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Being Smart about Smartboards: A Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Analysis (2011)

Many educators have concerns that although interactive whiteboards are beneficial in their presentational and motivational...

 

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Implementing Group Interactions to Encourage Peer Teaching, Social Relationships, and Collaborative Problem Solving in Mathematics Classroom (2011)

"Cooperative learning is a pedagogical practice that has attracted much attention because of a large...

 

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Improving Students' Retention of Mathematics and Science Concepts: The Case of Two Teaching Experiments (with Kristina Bennett and Stephanie Ross) (2011)

This self-study conducted using teaching experiment methodology (Steffe & Thompson, 2000) examined high school students'...

 

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Lesson Study: A Collaborative Process of Improving Instruction and Facilitating Students' Motivation (with Danielle Wall and Ben Dombroski) (2011)
 

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Shying Away from Questioning: Discourse and Participation in Mathematics Classrooms (2011)

Classroom discourse is a well researched instructional practice that has yet to be incorporated into...

 

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Using Vocabulary to Enhance the Understanding of Mathematics as a Language (2011)

Mathematics vocabulary is not often a focus in the mathematics classroom; however, it is found...

 

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Basic Math Skills: Can High School Students Do the Math? (2009)

This article examined high school students’ basic mathematics skills. 126 Students participated in a study...

 

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Breaking Language Barriers: Connections between Foreign Language and English Language Arts (2009)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between foreign language and English...

 

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Encouraging Higher Performance through an Inclusive Curriculum: A Case Study (2009)

During student teaching, it became rather apparent to me that many very intelligent students choose...

 

Lights, Cameras, History: How Documentaries and Hollywood Movies Contribute to Historical Learning (2009)

How can teachers effectively use documentaries and Hollywood movies in the high school history class?...

 

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Literacy Work Stations: Effects on Students’ Reading Comprehension and Fluency (2009)

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, “Despite recent national attention to the importance...

 

M2: Mathematical Manipulatives Effects on Learning Geometry (with Lisa Ligmanowski and Emily Sawyer) (2009)

This paper is a presentation of the research that we have worked on throughout our...

 

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Making a Difference: Accommodating Students with Autism in a General Education Classroom (2009)

“Increasingly, parents and professionals are looking to inclusive settings to provide social interactions and opportunities...

 

Motivation: Helping Students Succeed in the High School Mathematics Classroom (2009)

Although it is a key contributor to overall student success, motivation diminishes both during an...

 

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Student and Teacher Perceptions on Ability Grouping (with Amy Cochran, '09) (2009)

As a student teacher I became greatly motivated to examine ability grouping. Ability grouping is...

 

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The Impact of Extracurricular Activities on High School Students’ Academic Success (2009)

“Although we cannot conclude from the data that extracurricular activities alone caused these improvements, we...

 

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The Use of Primary Sources in High School History Classrooms* (with Emily Paras and Briana Piche) (2009)

“Using primary sources in history classes is all the rage” (Barton, Keith C., 2005). The...

 

Understanding English Homework from High School Students’ Perspectives (with Laura Allen, Nicole Pilotte, and Robin Leavitt) (2009)

Current research on homework is missing the student perspective. This study aims to understand high...

 

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Basic Math Skills: Can High School Students Do the Math? (with Samantha Sebastian, '09) (2009)

My research questions for this project were: 1) What basic mathematics skills can students perform...

 

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Modern Novels: How to Make them More Relevant to High School Students (2009)

There have been numerous studies conducted researching ways to reinvent how we teach outdated texts...

 

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Alternative Assessment: Effects on Students’ Perception and Achievement (with Kristen Kopf and Andrew Parker) (2008)

This research investigates the effect of alternative assessment on students’ perception and achievement in six,...

 

Guided Reading: Uses and Effects for Language Acquisition and Development in the Classroom (with Stevi Feldkamp and Sarah Schwartz) (2008)

This research looks at the effects of guided reading on language development and acquisition in...

 

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Motivation in Secondary Mathematics: How Lesson Structure Impacts Student Engagement (2008)

The purpose of this research is to see how students are engaged emotionally, behaviorally, and...

 

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Multicultural Social Studies Curriculum: A Content Analysis (with Bryan Throckmorton and James Carver) (2008)

The increasing diversity of society is affecting schools across the nation, as each student who...

 

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Reading Motivation: How Teachers and Parents Can Help (with Patricia Tardella and Meghan Tyminski) (2008)

Motivation to read is essential because the influence of reading can be seen across the...

 

Technology Use in Secondary Mathematics Classes: How It Affects Students' Understanding* (2008)

Technology use in secondary mathematics courses has the potential to bring about broad changes in...

 

Through the Eyes of Student Teachers: Successes, Challenges and Lessons from Field Teaching Experiences* (2008)

“The most important aspect in the learning to teach process is the field experience, i.e.,...

 

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Embracing and Implementing Multicultural Education (2008)

As our nation continually becomes more diversified and the demographics of the classroom are changing...

 

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Beyond Bilingual: Identifying Effective Methods For Teaching French as a Third Language, John Wesley Powell Conference Proceedings (2007)
 

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Chronological Versus Thematic: A Methodological Battle in the American History Classroom (with Melissa Koeppen, '07 and Alison Mayer, '07), John Wesley Powell Conference Proceedings (2007)
 

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Complacent Boys and Lagging Scores: Exploring Possible Connections, John Wesley Powell Conference Proceedings (2007)
 

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Math Matters: Benefits and Strategies for Incorporating Mathematics into a History Classroom (2007)
 

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Social Siblings: Birth Order and Social Interactions among Primary School Students (2007)

The affect birth order has on children’s social interactions is being explored on many different...

 

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The Second Step Program: Are Kindergarteners Climbing towards Social Success? (with Megan Byrne and Stevie Miller) (2007)

The Second Step Program, a violence prevention program, teaches students to express their feelings and...

 

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To Read or not to Read: Should the Classics be Replaced? (2007)
 

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What keeps us in the classroom? Motivations of Effective Teachers (with Karrin Musich and Sarah Wirth) (2007)
 

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Are children being left behind? The Effects of SES and Learning Styles on Academic Achievement (with Kristy Lehan and Megan Teschner) (2006)
 

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A Tale of Two Districts: A Close Look at the Effects of Tracking in the English Classroom (with Ashley L. Samsa and Rebecca Sutton) (2006)
 

Beyond Lunch Money: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Bullying (2006)
 

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Don’t Fail me Because I’m Different: Cultural Bias in the SATs K (2006)
 

Hands-on Mathematics: Does it affect student achievement? (2006)
 

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Keeping the Fire Alive: Causes and Means of Prevention for Teacher Burnout (with Stephanie Hajdu and Stephanie Olsen) (2006)
 

Multicultural Education and its Benefits for the Classroom (with Ashley Christensen and Lauren Suchomski) (2006)
 

Reading Between the Lines: The Impact of Multicultural Literature on Children’s Perceptions of People of Different Cultures (2006)
 

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Ready Or Not: Are teachers and students prepared to embrace writing in mathematics? (with Katie Navin and Katie Wesolik) (2006)
 

Responsibilities and Academic Achievement (2006)
 

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“What’s my motivation?” Understanding Motivation of High School Actors (2006)
 

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A Voice Unheard: Studying the Selectively Mute (2005)
 

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Books Come In All Colors: Multicultural Education in the English Classroom (2005)
 

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Classroom Calculator Use: How does it all add up? (2005)
 

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Female Gravitation Toward Physics (2005)
 

Keys to Successful Learning (2005)
 

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KEYS to Successful Learning (with Michael J. White, '09) (2005)

A nationwide push for the use of technology has influenced classroom teaching in the United...

 

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Managing the Unmanageable Classroom (2005)
 

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Math, Methods, and Multiple Intelligences (2005)
 

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Music Integration to Enhance Students’ Learning (with Jordan Burton and Diana P. Jirschele) (2005)
 

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Piecing Together the Puzzle of Literacy (2005)
 

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Take A Seat! Effectiveness of Elementary Classroom Seating Arrangements (2005)
 

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Teaching Styles: Which one will you choose? (with Patrick Fischer and Hannah Meharry) (2005)
 

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What about me? An LD Student In a Mainstream Classroom (2005)
 

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Taking the MAD out of Science: Understanding the Reasons Behind Students’ Perceptions (with Regina Calebrese and Stephanie Zimny) (2009)

As a mathematical subject perceived as masculine, science and scientists have always been drawn as...

 

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CHARACTERIZING PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ MATHEMATICAL UNDERSTANDING OF ALGEBRAIC RELATIONSHIPS, International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (2010)

Qualitative research methods were employed to investigate characterization of preservice teachers’ mathematical understanding. Responses on...

 

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Aiding Students Understanding of History through a Thematic Approach (2010)

The chronological teaching of history is historically the dominant form of history instruction in the...

 

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Beyond DIBELS: Adding Comprehension Questions to a Fluency Based Reading Test (2010)

DIBELS test is a widely used reading assessment in the elementary grades to determine students'...

 

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Effective Methods for Teaching Vocabulary in Geometry (2010)

Mathematics is sometimes thought as a language due to the large amount of vocabulary involve...

 

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Effective Questioning Techniques in the Mathematics Classroom (2010)

Teachers pose a variety of questions to their students every day. As teachers, we recognize...

 

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Facilitating Student's Math Understanding through Small Group Work (2010)

Effective implementation of collaborative small group work in the high school classroom has the potential...

 

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Improving Writing Skills of Low-Income High School Students (2010)

Students from low-income households are often the most at risk for failing or dropping out...

 

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Let's Talk Physics: Utilizing Language to Improve Understanding (2010)

Einstein once stated that "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well...

 

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Methods to Engage Students in Their Mathematical Learning Experience (with Mari Mermelstein, '10 and Elizabeth Sinclair, '10) (2010)

In 2005 Park studied the effects of different classroom variables and engagement on students' achievement...

 

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Role Drills in the Learning of Mathematical Concepts (2010)

The use of math drills is effective in the teaching of mathematical skills (Baroody. Bajwa....

 

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Supporting Native Language Literacy and Culture Among Hispanic High School Students (2010)

The "English Only" sentiment of the recent past has had traumatic effects on the native...

 

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The Impact of Afterschool Programs in Low-Income Communities (2010)
 

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The Impact of Motivation in the High School Spanish Classroom (2010)

The motivation, or driving force, for which a student studies Spanish may vary greatly within...

 

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The Impacts of Integrated Teaching in the Elementary Classroom (2010)

"The world in which our students live, and the one which they will inherit, is...

 

Implications of Motivation and Engagement in French at the Secondary Level (2009)

This article reports on an investigation into the motivation and engagement of high school students...

 

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The Effects of Mathematical Activities on Students’ Performance (2009)

The reason why so many students under perform in math at the secondary level is...

 

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Breaking Barriers: Elementary Teachers and Technology Integration (with Jaimie Clapp and Katie Rojek) (2008)

“The nation has spent over 38 billion dollars to bring technology and internet access to...

 

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Music to their Ears: How Playing Music in the Elementary Classroom Affects Behavior and Motivation (2008)

The purpose of this study is to find how music affects students’ behavior and motivation...

 

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Reading Rainbow: Assessing Effectiveness in Literacy Technology (with Liz Russ and Erin Meehan) (2008)

“Children’s Television Workshop and the University of Nebraska created a program, ‘Reading Rainbow’ to promote...

 

Understanding Geometric Proof Various Ways of Teaching It (2008)

Teaching geometric proofs in various ways is crucial to students’ comprehension of proofs and reasoning....

 

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Expanding Student Support System Through Online Discussion, 2nd International Conference on Teacher Education (2001)