SUNY Oneonta
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/1448
2024-03-29T09:11:25ZIs Gamification a Curse or a Blessing? Teacher and Student Perspectives About the Use of Blooket in a High School Classroom
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/13973
Is Gamification a Curse or a Blessing? Teacher and Student Perspectives About the Use of Blooket in a High School Classroom
Nappe, Olivia
The action research study was conducted to understand how the use of Blooket in high school science classrooms impacts the learning environment. After implementing the specific software into my classroom, I have questioned the value of the integration of such a program as a result of student behavior. In other words, I was looking to investigate whether this gamification detracts from the lesson objective or supports it. This was completed among seventeen, ninth-grade Earth Science students at a suburban New York high school. A total of five science teachers participated in the study as well. After collecting data, three themes were established with the research questions in mind. These themes focused on the various opinions derived from perspectives of both the students and the teachers. Based on the findings and developed themes, I have come to the recommendation of avoiding certain game modes that instigate competitive nature and are found to lead to negative behavior that further disrupts the learning environment.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZPerspectives of Teachers Working in a Virtual School Environment in Upstate New York
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/13969
Perspectives of Teachers Working in a Virtual School Environment in Upstate New York
Waters, Valerie
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes for schools and students. Many schools had to make temporary accommodations to continue instruction virtually during periods of quarantine. Despite the return to in-person learning for many schools, options for virtual learning are becoming more popular. However, there is a lack of professional training for virtual teaching. In addition, there is very little literature on virtual schools, which is needed as virtual K-12 schools become more popular. The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of teachers working at the New York Public Virtual Learning Academy (PVLA). This study utilized open-ended questionnaires and interviews of 16 teachers working at the PVLA. Data was organized via reduction into codes and themes. This study found that while many participants described virtual teaching as a positive experience, yet there are a few areas in need of more preparation. This study suggests that with the right support and preparation, virtual teaching can be a viable option for many teachers.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZFraming Futures: Uniting Freshman English Class with Library Archives for Campus Connection and Transformation
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/13922
Framing Futures: Uniting Freshman English Class with Library Archives for Campus Connection and Transformation
Dunne, Sophia
Freshmen enrolled in Dr. Doughty's English Composition class had the opportunity throughout the semester to conduct their research and compile their bibliographies in the Alden Room, which serves as the home to Milne Library's Special Collection and
Archives. To guide their research, students were presented with a selection of special topics to choose from, including student teaching observations, Greek life and history, and college camp. However, they were also encouraged to explore their own areas of interest if they could establish a meaningful connection to SUNY Oneonta. With the freedom to pursue topics that genuinely intrigued them and were relevant to the campus community, students fostered connections with others across the campus. They not only made these connections but also felt a sense of involvement in effecting positive change within their own campus.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZMississippi Zion: The Struggle for Liberation in Attala County, 1865-1915
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/13055
Mississippi Zion: The Struggle for Liberation in Attala County, 1865-1915
Ashford, E. Howard
Dr. E. Howard Ashford of the History department uses experts from his new book to illustrate the ways in which African Americans in Attala County after the Civil War, influence economic and social politics as a non-majority racial group. The book, Mississippi Zion: The Struggle for Liberation in Attala County, 1865–1915 also offers a broader perspective on Black life in the state of Mississippi during the same historical period.
2023-10-01T00:00:00Z