Lessons learned: Engaging students with disabilities on a national scale

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brianna Blaser ◽  
Richard Ladner ◽  
Sheryl Burgstahler
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
National Scale

ECLIPSEMOB: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NATIONAL SCALE CITIZEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENT DURING THE 2017 SOLAR ECLIPSE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Lukes ◽  
◽  
J. Nelson ◽  
K.C. Kerby-Patel ◽  
W.C. Liles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Science ◽  
Solar Eclipse ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
National Scale

Evaluating the Use of Cyberinfrastructure in the Classroom to Enhance Product Dissection

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Devendorf ◽  
Kemper Lewis ◽  
Timothy W. Simpson ◽  
Robert B. Stone ◽  
William C. Regli
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Design Engineering ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Digital Environments

Recent cyberinfrastructure initiatives seek to create ubiquitous, comprehensive, interactive, and functionally complete digital environments that consist of people, data, information, tools, and instruments for research communities. With product dissection as our unifying theme, we are forging a cyberinfrastructure to support undergraduate design engineering education through CIBER-U: Cyber-Infrastructure-Based Engineering Repositories for Undergraduates. CIBER-U pairs two of the nation’s leading design repository developers with several active users and their students to realize a high-impact application of cyberinfrastructure in engineering undergraduate curricula involving freshmen through seniors. Specifically, CIBER-U combines product dissection activities at three universities with two digital design repositories, CAD modeling and animation, video, MediaWiki technology, multimedia, and undergraduate summer research experiences to enable cyberinfrastructure-based product dissection activities. Nearly 700 students have participated in the Phase I efforts of CIBER-U, which have focused primarily on generating, capturing, and storing data in two digital design repositories. Lessons learned from these efforts are presented from the students’ perspectives as well as that of the faculty in both engineering and computer science. The implications for implementing CIBER-U on a national scale are discussed along with ongoing research.

Teacher Improvement Projects in Guinea: Lessons Learned From Taking a Program to National Scale

2001 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-121
Author(s):  
John Schwille ◽  
Martial Dembélé ◽  
Alpha Mahmoudou Diallo ◽  
Jean Adotevi ◽  
Thierno Hamidou Bah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Teacher Improvement ◽  
National Scale

Leadership as an Implementation Driver: Identifying Best Practices to Support Organizational Change

2021 ◽  
pp. 104420732110667
Author(s):  
Stephanie Lancet ◽  
Lanya McKittrick ◽  
Lauren Morando Rhim
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Leadership Strategies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Organizational Challenges

This article explores implementation science with a focus on the strategies leaders use to address organizational challenges. Part of a larger study, we employed a qualitative multiple case study design of 20 charter schools to contribute to an evidence base about how leadership at the charter school and charter management organization levels can influence their school communities regarding commitment to students with disabilities. From our exploratory research, key themes emerged that align with effective leadership strategies for implementation demonstrating the positive influence of leaders who prioritize students with disabilities by maintaining a clear vision and strong sense of purpose, creating a safe environment where diversity of perspectives is encouraged, and making sure all voices are heard and valued. Public schools across the nation can leverage lessons learned from the charter sector, as leaders work to ensure that their school practices and policies support success for students with disabilities. By ensuring that school leaders are trained and supported to use effective leadership strategies, policymakers, and schools of higher education can influence the adoption and advancement of innovative and effective practices.

Academic business librarians' assistance to community entrepreneurs

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Mort Feldmann
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
National Study ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to examine on a national scale how academic business librarians are working with community organizations and other libraries to assist local entrepreneurs with their information needs. Design/methodology/approach – A multi method approach was used to gather information. In spring 2012, a survey and follow-up interviews were conducted with academic business librarians. Additionally, business consultants who have worked with librarians were interviewed. Findings – The survey had 53 respondents. Of those, 40 percent indicated that they collaborate to assist entrepreneurs. Five interviewees confirmed the findings of the survey and discussed their collaborative arrangements. The consultants discussed best practices in working with entrepreneurs. Research limitations/implications – This research studied academic business librarians and reached those who monitor the buslib-l and brass-l listservs. Not all librarians have the time or take the time to respond to a survey. Additionally, this research only explored collaborations to assist local entrepreneurs and did not specifically focus on campus entrepreneurs and outreach to business schools. Practical implications – This study provides information on academic business librarians' efforts to assist community entrepreneurs. It also provides some information on lessons learned. Originality/value – A national study of academic business librarians' outreach to entrepreneurs has not been conducted in the past.

Evaluating the Use of Digital Product Repositories to Enhance Product Dissection Activities in the Classroom

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt Devendorf ◽  
Kemper Lewis ◽  
Timothy W. Simpson ◽  
Robert B. Stone ◽  
William C. Regli
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Information Tools ◽  
Digital Environments ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Storage

Product dissection has been used successfully in a variety of ways to actively engage students in their learning; however, using product dissection in the classroom does have drawbacks: products, tools, and their upkeep can be costly, workspace and storage space can be difficult to obtain, and even the best crafted dissection assignments can end in chaos. Recent cyberinfrastructure initiatives seek to create ubiquitous, comprehensive, interactive, and functionally complete digital environments for research communities that consist of people, data, information, tools, and instruments. With product dissection as our unifying theme, we are applying cyberinfrastructure tools and technologies to undergraduate engineering education and assessing the impact of these tools on student learning. Specifically, the project combines product dissection activities at three universities with two digital design repositories CAD modeling and animation, video, and MediaWiki technology to enable cyberinfrastructure-based product dissection activities. Lessons learned from these efforts are presented from the students’ perspectives as well as that of the faculties in both engineering and computer science. The implications for implementing the developments on a national scale are discussed along with ongoing research.

Meaningful Professional Development in Accommodating Students with Disabilities Lessons Learned

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 344-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
JEANNE SHAY SCHUMM ◽  
SHARON VAUGHN
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
General Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Inservice Teachers ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
School Based ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Professional Development Programs ◽  
High Incidence Disabilities

The purpose of this article is to describe lessons learned from a series of professional development programs with inservice teachers (elementary through high school) designed to promote improvement of practices for instructing students with high-incidence disabilities in general education settings. initial professional development programs (n = 4) focused on exploring possibilities for effective formats and content. subsequent programs (n = 3) built on lessons learned and developed an intensive collaboration between university and school-based researchers in elementary classroom settings. pros and cons of each program are discussed as well as future directions for research.

Developmental evaluation: Bridging the gaps between proposal, program, and practice

Evaluation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael B. Lawrence ◽  
Sharon F. Rallis ◽  
Laura C. Davis ◽  
Karen Harrington
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Developmental Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Team ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Us Federal Government

Developmental evaluation supports grant-funded initiatives seeking innovation and change. Programs born from aspirational grant language and plans often need guidance as they work toward creating workable models for social innovation. This article describes the challenge of designing and implementing complex programs and presents a case that illustrates how a program moves from proposal to practice. The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association Capacity Building Network is a complex intervention, funded by the US federal government, aimed at raising school capacity to serve students with disabilities and English language learners. Developmental evaluation served to bridge the gaps between an aspirational proposal, an ambitious and ambiguous program plan, and emerging practices to serve this population of students. Jointly reviewing our experience in this developmental evaluation, the evaluation team and a program director share important thematic lessons learned about the developmental evaluation approach.

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