How does digital learning impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall academic performance in K-12 education?

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AMPT/470 Wk 5 Research Proposal

Research Question: How does digital learning impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall academic performance in K-12 education?

Literature Review: The literature review will focus on exploring the impact of digital learning on student engagement, motivation, and academic performance. The review will begin with an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of digital learning, including the concept of e-learning, blended learning, and online learning. The review will then explore the literature on the impact of digital learning on student engagement, motivation, and academic performance, including the factors that contribute to successful digital learning. The literature review will examine the research on the effectiveness of digital learning for different populations, including K-12 students, college students, and adult learners. The review will also explore the impact of digital learning on student achievement and retention rates. The review will examine the different types of digital learning technologies, such as learning management systems (LMSs), online discussion forums, and virtual simulations, and their impact on student learning outcomes. The review will also examine the challenges associated with digital learning, including student motivation, engagement, and retention. The review will explore the factors that contribute to these challenges, including the lack of face-to-face interaction, technological issues, and the need for selfdirected learning. The review will examine the strategies that have been used to overcome these challenges, such as providing social support, creating engaging learning activities, and offering technical support. To sum up, the literature review will provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of digital learning on student engagement, motivation, and academic performance. The review will also identify gaps in the literature and suggest areas for future research, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a major rise in the use of digital learning technologies. The literature review will inform the research question and methodology and help to situate the findings of the study within the broader context of digital learning research. Population: The population for this research project will be K-12 students in the United States who have experienced digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample will be drawn from multiple schools across the country including both urban and rural areas, to ensure a diverse representation of students.

Method: This research project will use a mixed-methods approach to answer the research question. The quantitative component will involve administering a survey to students, asking them about their experiences with digital learning, including their engagement, motivation, and academic performance. The survey will consist of both closed-ended and open-ended questions and will be pretested with a small sample of students to ensure clarity and validity. The survey will be distributed using an online survey tool, such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey, and will be sent to a sample of K-12 students across the United States who have experienced digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. A random sampling method will be used to select participants from a list of schools obtained from public databases. Informed consent will be obtained from both the students and their parents/guardians before participating in the study. The qualitative component of the study will involve conducting individual interviews with a subset of students who completed the survey. The interviews will be semi-structured and will focus on understanding the students’ experiences with digital learning, including their perceptions of its impact on their engagement, motivation, and academic performance. The interviews will be conducted virtually using video conferencing software and will be recorded and transcribed for analysis.

Procedure:

  • Obtain ethical approval from the institutional review board (IRB).
  • Develop the survey instrument and pretest it with a small sample of students.
  • Select a random sample of K-12 students across the United States who have experienced digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Obtain informed consent from both the students and their parents/guardians before participating in the study.
  • Administer the survey using an online survey tool.
  • Analyze the quantitative data using descriptive and inferential statistics.
  • Select a subset of students who completed the survey for individual interviews.
  • Conduct individual interviews with the selected students virtually using video conferencing software.
  • Record and transcribe the interviews for analysis.
  • Analyze the qualitative data using thematic analysis.
  • Combine quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of digital learning on student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall academic performance.
  • Draw conclusions and implications from the study and disseminate the findings through publications and presentations.

Limitations: One limitation of this research project is that it is focused on K-12 students in the United States who have experienced digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results may not generalize to other populations or contexts. Additionally, the study relies on self-report data from students, which may be subject to social desirability bias or other response biases. Finally, the study is cross-sectional and does not allow for causal inference.

Conclusion: This research project aims to understand the impact of digital learning on student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall academic performance in K-12 education. By using a mixed-methods approach, this study will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to success.

Describe how learning communities contribute to creating standards for future educational policies, professional learning careers, and family accessibility to quality education.

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AMPT/470 Wk. 5 Discussion.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Describe how learning communities contribute to creating standards for future educational policies, professional learning careers, and family accessibility to quality education.

[Remember you are required to use the textbook to support your response to this discussion question. This means you need to have proper in-text citations in your response].


Vander Ark, T. (2012). Getting smart: How digital learning is changing the world (1st ed.). Jossey-Bass.

Briefly reviews of what the modality/care practice is meant to accomplish. Why was it developed, and what does it do that is different from other modalities?

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Trauma-Informed Care

● Briefly reviews of what the modality/care practice is meant to accomplish. Why was it developed, and what does it do that is different from other modalities? How it connects to your “Self” as the Therapist.
● Explains the goals and goal-setting of the modality/practice. What issues it is most useful for supporting?
● Discusses the shortcomings of the modality/care practice and how, if you were a practitioner, you would adapt/accommodate for these shortcomings.
● Discusses how it changes or adapts existing values and principles when applied to therapeutic practice.
● Explains how the role and actions of the therapist changes from a core modality role.
● Explains how major therapeutic techniques would be re-evaluated using the knowledge of this care practice.

In “nature and sex” in Smith, how was science used to justify a particular agenda of acceptable sexual behavior? What does Smith mean by queer theory? How does it fit into the scope of the discipline of women’s studies?

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Study guide

In general, each response should be at least five sentences long and include all relevant citations. Your response should also include any relevant examples and demonstrate that you are familiar with the concept discussed in the prompt. Consult with your instructor to confirm the exact requirements.

Chapter 8:

  1. How does Smith explain that the term “sexuality” or “sexuality studies” is significant in women’s studies?
  2. In the section “gender and body politics,” Smith explains ways that governments sought to control women’s sexuality, and women’s efforts to have control over their own sexuality. In this particular section, what did you find to be most surprising?
  3. How does Smith explain the importance of various disabilities as a subfield in women’s studies?
  4. What is “embodiment?” How does Smith use this term, and what do you think she means by it?
  5. When Smith writes about “compulsory heterosexuality and the lesbian experience,” do you think this concept logically fits into the field of women’s studies?
  6. In “nature and sex” in Smith, how was science used to justify a particular agenda of acceptable sexual behavior?
  7. What does Smith mean by queer theory? How does it fit into the scope of the discipline of women’s studies?

Chapter 9:

  1. According to Smith, how are women affected by various citizenship issues? What is an example of this that she cites in the text?
  2. Smith said, “The classroom is a chilly place for those who are not white, male, and straight.” (p. 139). Do you agree with her assessment?
  3. What does Smith mean by “conscious-ness raising?” How does she define it? What is an example of this notion?
  4. Smith names several contentious issues that are raised in the classroom that are of particular interest to women. Choose one and discuss why you think it is important.

Chapter 10:

  • According to Smith and the related video, there are some scholars who argue that the discipline of women’s studies should end. Why do they argue this? Do you agree or disagree with this notion?
  • How does Smith define post-feminism? Do you agree with this theory?
  • Smith raises the question in chapter 9: “Has the world really changed all that much?” Why does she ask this? What is your opinion — has it?
  • What are some “burning issues that remain,” according to Smith? Choose one and discuss it.
  • How has the internet been useful to women, according to Smith?
  • Student’s choice: What is one topic that we covered during the last two weeks that was not brought up previously on this quiz? This can come from the Smith text or any other additional materials that your instructor requires you to read or view. Give details about it and explain why this is significant to you. Five sentences minimum. Cite fully.

Based on what you learned this term, is it important that we study this particular topic in detail during our university education experience? Why or why not? Explain fully and give examples. What, if anything, can we hope to learn by studying these concepts in detail?

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Discussion

Now that we are at the conclusion of the course, let’s revisit our initial DB prompt during week 1. In that prompt, we defined the concept of “women’s studies” or “women’s realities” that we all individually had before studying this material intensively. Now, eight weeks later, let’s compare our insight now to the insight we had then. Address the following:

  1. How can we define the terms “women’s studies?” What does that mean to you now? Has this perception changed in your mind, compared to what you believed it to be in week 1? Or is it the same? Explain fully.
  2. Again, comparing your perceptions today to those you had in week 1, do you think the term “women’s studies” and any others associated with it (such as feminism, for example), has a positive or negative connotation? Give specific examples and explain fully.
  3. Based on what you learned this term, is it important that we study this particular topic in detail during our university education experience? Why or why not? Explain fully and give examples. What, if anything, can we hope to learn by studying these concepts in detail?
  4. Have your opinions about any of the items we have discussed this term changed during our course? If so, why? If not, why not? Did you learn new concepts that you were unaware of before? If so, which made the strongest impression on you?

What do you think are some barriers to receiving treatment? In other words, what are some of the obstacles getting in the way of families hoping to pursue treatment for their child? How can we fix that?

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Discussion question :

  • Unfortunately, not every child who needs treatment receives it. What do you think are some barriers to receiving treatment? In other words, what are some of the obstacles getting in the way of families hoping to pursue treatment for their child? How can we fix that?
  • One common dilemma faced by child psychologists is determining who the “client” is. Given that children are typically brought to treatment by their parents, how would you handle a child who confides in you some illicit behavior and asks you not to tell his or her parents?

Write a paragraph summary of the training. Write how you will apply this to your studies.

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Suspension Activity

For this assignment, watch a recording of any workshop. You can attend live if there are any or watch the recording. Select any from the Additional Trainings Module in this course.

  1. Write a paragraph summary of the training.
  2. Write how you will apply this to your studies.

Part 2:

For this assignment, watch a recording of any workshop in the Additional Training Module.

  1. Write a paragraph summary of the training.
  2. Write how you will apply this to your studies.

Discuss how developmental theories of psychology contribute to our understanding of child offenders.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Discuss how developmental theories of psychology contribute to our understanding of child offenders.

Critically and analytically discuss a minimum of four applications made between the topics reviewed throughout the semester and the character’s experiences by comprehensively exploring issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating opinions or conclusions.

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A report on perks of being a wallflower analyzing the main character and psychological concepts regarding development

The purpose of this assignment is to use critical, analytical, and creative thinking to provide an informed discussion on the main character of “Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chobsky, by applying the main ideas and concepts of: bronfrenbernners ecological model, importance of biological, social, psychological development during ages 6-14, theories of behaviorism and social cognition and its role in development, cognitive psychology, knowledge construction and processing, Identify risk and resilience in children and how to promote positive youth development, and memory model in developing ages, while problem solving how learning and development can be more accurately depicted through the main character as the premise unfolds. Critically think and provide an informed reaction to the novel based on the information learned in the course including how this information impacts their understanding of the main character’s learning and development. Reactions must be based on the guided questions provided.

Expectations for this assignment:

1.) Critically and analytically discuss a minimum of four applications made between the topics reviewed throughout the semester and the character’s experiences by comprehensively exploring issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating opinions or conclusions.

2.) Creatively break down the main character’s persona based on these applications including examples of specific times throughout the novel when the author’s portrayal of the character coincides with the knowledge obtained in this course. Students will (1) combine or synthesize existing ideas, images, or expertise in original ways and (2) think, react, and work in imaginative ways, characterized by innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.

3.) Problem solve how the author could have altered the premise of the book to incorporate a more accurate depiction of learning and development by providing alternate solutions to the character development and considering how the outcome might differ as a result of this change. Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to achieve the desired goals.

4.) Produce well-organized, well- developed statements that reflect appropriate use of language to clearly present these specific ideas/concepts. The reflection should be a minimum of four pages long (double-spaced, one-inch margins, Time New Romans 12-point font). It must be evident that the guided questions were reflected on for each of the topics discussed and evidence from the material reviewed during the course must be used in support of the reaction and character break down. It is expected that students be working on this assignment throughout the semester. Quality of writing will be assessed. It is expected that grammar, spelling, and punctuation be reviewed prior to submission

How can psychologists best disseminate knowledge to the public as a way to improve public health?

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Clinical psychology

For this final written assignment, you will be discussing a current “hot” professional or clinical issue related to the field of clinical psychology. The issue that you select must be discussed in some degree in the course textbook and/or class lectures, but you will be adding to the knowledge of this issue via additional research. Your paper must reference, at minimum, the text plus an additional four peer-reviewed sources. You will be summarizing the issue and your literature review of the issue. (Again, these are minimum requirements). You will also be making an argument about the issue (e.g., what you think should be done to address the issue) that is informed by your thorough research.

  • Dissemination of knowledge: How can psychologists best disseminate knowledge to the public as a way to improve public health?

Additional Requirements:

  • This is a formal, cohesive written essay in paragraph style and 1500 words at minimum
  • All factual statements, including “common knowledge statements” must be cited both in-text and via a full reference in the references page (you need a references page)
  • Only Word or pdf documents are accepted
  • One-inch margins, double spaced, 12-point font
  • Documents must be named in the following format: LASTNAME_PSY394_Final Paper
  • Paper heading must include: Your Name, date, course title, CA name, Paper title