University Centershttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/41132024-03-29T07:35:25Z2024-03-29T07:35:25ZEpisode 115 Laura GuertinBruff, Derekhttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/186592024-02-26T15:30:36Z2022-12-05T00:00:00ZEpisode 115 Laura Guertin
Bruff, Derek
Laura Guertin received her B.A. in Geology from Bucknell University and her Ph.D. in Marine Geology and Geophysics from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science. Dr. Guertin’s primary research focus is the effective integration of innovative technologies to improve student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses, particularly to improve student scientific literacy, information literacy, and geospatial skills. Research projects have included student-generated audio narratives, ePortolios with Google Earth and ArcGIS Story Maps, and other technological tools for geoscience research and outreach. Her courses cover Earth science topics such as oceanography, climate change, energy, water, and sustainability. Penn State University has honored Guertin with university-wide awards, including the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching (2006), Teaching and Learning with Technology Impact Award (2019), and The President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Integration (2020).
In this interview with Sung Jun Han, Laura talks about how her use of technology has evolved over the last 20 years. Listeners will hear examples of how technology has enabled Laura to teach even while aboard a ship doing field work and has enabled her students to learn while commuting. Starting with the course objectives and using low-bandwidth, accessible technologies can unlock so many possibilities for learning.
2022-12-05T00:00:00ZEpisode 114 Remi KalirBruff, Derekhttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/186582024-02-23T16:59:19Z2022-10-24T00:00:00ZEpisode 114 Remi Kalir
Bruff, Derek
Remi Kalir is an Associate Professor of Learning Design and Technology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Education and Human Development. He is a scholar of annotation, and his 2021 book Annotation, published by MIT Press, introduces annotation as a genre that is significant to scholarship and everyday life. Remi’s research spans literacy education, the learning sciences, and teacher education and examines how annotation facilitates social, collaborative, and justice-directed learning.
In this interview with Derek Bruff, Remi talks about how annotation works in partnership with reading as a knowledge construction activity. With physical books, digital reading, and even on social media, people add notes to texts to wrestle with what they read and reach new audiences. Let’s explore how instructors can harness the power of annotation in formal educational contexts.
2022-10-24T00:00:00ZPolitical PolarizationRehm, JacksonRehm, LucasWarner, RachelBuchanan, ZacharyKramer, Paulhttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/186562024-02-16T22:31:37Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZPolitical Polarization
Rehm, Jackson; Rehm, Lucas; Warner, Rachel; Buchanan, Zachary; Kramer, Paul
The United States is currently navigating a landscape deeply scarred by political polarization, a phenomenon that has quintupled since 1930 (Cinolesi et al., 2022). This escalating division is not merely a divergence of political ideologies but has evolved into affective polarization - characterized by increasing animosity and distrust between major political parties, Democrats and Republicans. A crucial aspect of this divide is the demographic shift, with the Democratic Party becoming more diverse while the Republican Party maintains a predominantly white and conservative base. Political elites play a significant role in amplifying group identities, thereby activating stereotypes and reinforcing partisan understanding. This trend fuels the increasing affective polarization among the public (Wilke et al., 2022).The goal of our research is to explore and begin mapping the complex web of political polarization in the United States. Collectively, this information will help us create a series of concept maps and ultimately, identify levers for change.
This working paper covers some of the various causes of political polarization, maps the current problem landscape, and attempts to categorize and examine these problems. Furthermore, the paper provides some potential solutions for political polarization in the United States using a systems thinking approach.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZBeyond Memory Loss: Disparities in the United States Alzheimer’s Care SystemChang, EliamMomen, HeebaYang, Yuxuan RaneyMonowar, SomaiyaNguyen, TuanKhaihttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/186272024-02-02T17:01:56Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZBeyond Memory Loss: Disparities in the United States Alzheimer’s Care System
Chang, Eliam; Momen, Heeba; Yang, Yuxuan Raney; Monowar, Somaiya; Nguyen, TuanKhai
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a disease with major symptoms including difficulties with memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking skills. Given the current efforts in advocacy, policy, diagnosis, treatments, and care for patients with AD, the disease still disproportionately affects individuals across demographics and socio-economic statuses. In this work, our team examined the persisting Disparities in the United States Alzheimer's Care System. Such disparities include Health Insurance, Clinical Research, and Public Awareness factors. We compile insights from 1) literary sources including government policy articles, statistical reports from NGOs/NPOs, published medical research, and 2) interviews with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and caregivers. We found that Institutional Connections, Healthcare Provider/Patient Communication, and Public Comprehension are the three pillars that can help alleviate the current disparities that we highlighted.
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