High- vs. Low-Stakes Writing
Presented at Aug. 13 at Morehead State University 2013 Professional Development Day and Nov. 2 at 2013 Writing Eastern Kentucky Conference at Morehead State University. Avoiding a Grading Avalanche More about Low-stakes writing: San Francisco State University on Low Stakes Assignments includes 2 good sources Specific Uses and Benefits of Low Stakes Writing – Peter Elbow…
Read MoreWriting Self-Efficacy and Written Communication Skills
Writing is an essential professional skill. The goal of writing instruction in business communication classes is to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully meet future writing challenges. However, many writers struggle to transfer skills and knowledge from one context to another. The primary reason for this struggle is that despite years of writing…
Read MoreLearning Communities/Networks: Harnessing Social Media to Create Social Capital
Kentucky Innovations Conference Community plays an important role in learning and social capital is key for both students and educators. There are many tools available to form and foster community. This session will introduce educators to four social media tools (Twitter, Google, Facebook, Edmodo) which they can use to create their own personal learning networks as well as…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Addressing Cultural Discontinuity in Appalachia
Kentucky Innovations Powerpoint slides and notes Appalachia notes Students from marginalized populations often experience clashes in the expectations of their home and school environments, a cultural discontinuity that may impact their motivation and self-esteem which in turn hinders their chances for academic performance and long-term success. This presentation will provide an overview of the economic,…
Read MoreThe Impact of Writing Studio on Basic Writers
Kentucky Student Success Summit – Learn more about this presentation and program
Read MoreThe Morehead Writing Project: Briding, Collaborating, and Creating Community
MWP @ Commonwealth Commitment Summit
Read MoreTransforming the Writing Classroom Into a Writing Studio
MWP Studio @ KCTE MWP Site Leaders Deanna Mascle, Tim Reding, Jared Salyers, and Brandie Trent and Peer Writers Whitney Jones, Julie Rehkamp, and Alex Reinke present a double session describing their work with the MWP Writing Studio at the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English Conference on Feb. 23, 2013.
Read MoreCases on 3D Technology Application and Integration in Education
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Read MoreWriting Walkabout: Taking a Journey with and through Words
Presentation for MSU English Teacher Connection Conference
Read MoreGuest Post: Putting the joy back into teaching and writing and teaching writing
Guest post on Dr. Lee Skallerup’s College Ready Writing blog on Insider Higher Ed: Putting the joy back into teaching and writing and teaching writing
Read MoreAddressing the Problem of Writing Assessment and Transfer with Writing Self-Efficacy Theory
2012 CCCC Session Presentation Draft Early draft with references
Read MoreDigital Connections and Learning Styles
Written with Julie Davis and Letitia Harding (chapter in The Handbook of Research on Virtual Environments for Corporate Education and Employee Learning edited by William Ritke-Jones), published Spring 2010 Online or e-learning is increasingly becoming an integral part of education and training programs both in the academic world and in industry. This chapter includes a study…
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