Educational Studies Poster Session

Shirley T. Alonzo
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Movement and Manipulatives in Math!

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Joanna Baffes
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Virtual Reality: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Video Game Play on Students' Learning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Amy Bannon
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Use of Creative Writing to Change Students' Perceptions of Essays

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cameron Barnish
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Integration of Health Education into Mathematics

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Catherine Bayles
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Multiculturalsim and Metamorphoses: How Changing Racial Demographics in the United States are Influencing Museums in the 21st Century

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Kristina Bennett
Stephanie Ross
Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Improving Students' Retention of Mathematics and Science Concepts: The Case of Two Teaching Experiments

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Margaret Byrne
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

What Works in Writing

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Michael Czajkowski
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

What is the Most Appropriate Late Work Policy?

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Maribeth Dahlberg
Jeanne Koehler, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Personalized Learning in an Urban Classroom: Using Student Feedback to Design Lessons

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cara Deverman
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Impact of Incorporating Movement and Hands-On Experiences on Student Learning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Katie Dietrich
Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Being Smart about Smartboards: A Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Analysis

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Kathleen Ellison
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Translating Shakespeare's Language into the Modern Classroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Jenna Frazier
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

It's Not Just About the PTA: How Families Can Get Involved in Their Child's Education

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Carlie Hoekstra
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Utilizing Mathematic Manipulatives in the Elementary Classroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Eleanor Holisky
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Cooperative Learning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Elizabeth Hudson
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Understanding Life: Senior Perspectives in Creative Writing

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Beth Izzo
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Implementation of Student-Centered Learning in the Elementary Classroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Kristin Lee
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Bilingualsim vs. Special Needs: The Methods and Critiques of Diagnosing Language Acquisition Issues vs. Special Needs

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Jessica Madigan
Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Implementing Group Interactions to Encourage Peer Teaching, Social Relationships, and Collaborative Problem Solving in Mathematics Classroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Jennifer Monaco
Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Using Vocabulary to Enhance the Understanding of Mathematics as a Language

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Meg Nally
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Citizenship Education Through a Classroom Economy

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Erica Needles
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Creating a Classroom Community

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Stephanie Nudelman
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Cultivating the Skilled Imagination: Teaching Grammar through Creative Writing

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Amanda Packman
Robin` Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Furthering Math Education through Differentiated Instruction

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Kelsey Porter
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Creating a Community Within the Classroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Alexandra Richardson
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Integrating Physical Activity in the Elementary Classroom: High Five or Low Five on Academic Achievement

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Katelyn Robisky
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Integrating the Fine Arts into the Science Curriculum

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rachel Rock
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Learning and Making Connections: Content Integration on the Secondary Level

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Kimberly Schuetz
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Readers for Life: How Differentiation in Reading Affects Motivation to Read

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Jacqueline Schwarzentraub
Ana Floriani, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Parental Involvement in Elementary School and its Effects on Academic Achievement

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Claire Shoup
Jeanne Koehler, Facutly Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Incorporating Literacy Strategies into the Freshman Literature and Composition Classroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Danielle Wall
Ben Dombroski
Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Lesson Study: A Collaborative Process of Improving Instruction and Facilitating Students' Motivation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Ariana Wilkey
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Light Bulb Lab: A Creative Writer's Workshop―Integrating the Fine Arts and Fiction into Second Grade Literacy Curriculum

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Sarah Wilson
Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Shying Away from Questioning: Discourse and Participation in Mathematics Classrooms

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Genevieve Zachas
Jaclyn Morrison
Jeanne Koehler, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Self-Study Inquiry in Individualized Instruction

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Kathleen Zeman
Robin Leavitt, Faculty Advisor

Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Promoting Academic and Social Success by Creating a Positive Learning Environment

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM