Session I Oral Presenters – Hayes Cape Room (from left): Lauren Bailes, Sheng-Lun Cheng, Lin Lu & Zhiru Sun.
Lauren Bailes
Educational Studies, Educational Administration
Ann Allen, Advisor
Title: Political Efficacy of Parents: Investigating Differences Attributable To Governance Structures
Abstract: Educational policy increasingly focuses on parental empowerment and the individual rights of parents and students. This study attempts to better understand the nature of political efficacy among parents in traditional district schools and choice schools and whether one model fosters or obstructs the political will of parents more than the other.
Contact: bailes.11@osu.edu
Sheng-Lun Cheng
Educational Studies, Educational Technology
Kui Xie, Advisor
Title: Evaluating the Impact of Educational Technology Professional Development on Teachers’ Knowledge, Motivation, And Self-Efficacy
Abstract: The purpose of this research study is to conduct an analysis of existing data from a technology professional development experience. Specifically, the study intends to determine the effects of the PD on teachers’ knowledge and self-efficacy of technology integration, e-content evaluation, and instructional design as well as engagement from the training.
Contact: cheng.850@osu.edu
Lin Lu & Zhiru Sun
Educational Studies, Educational Technology
Kui Xie, Advisor
Title: The Role of Time, Engagement, and Self-Perceived Leadership on Peer-Nominated Emergent Leadership in Small Group Online Collaborative Learning
Abstract: The study investigated the effects of time, engagement, and self-perceived leadership on peer-nominated leadership in online collaborative activities. Results indicated that peer-perceived emergent leadership requires individuals’ active engagement, self-perception of their leadership role as well as the development of leadership over time.
Contact: lu.962@osu.edu, sun.272@osu.edu
Zhiru Sun
Educational Studies, Educational Technology
Kui Xie, Advisor
Title: Need the Will and The Skill To Succeed In A Flipped Class
Abstract: This study aims to examine the effects of students’ self-efficacy and choices of learning strategies in a flipped classroom environment. The findings of this research will provide guidance for students’ success in future flipped classes and help instructors design an effective flipped class. Contact: sun.272@osu.edu