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The Effects of Music Tempo on Arithmetic Cognition Testing, Heart Rate, and Perceived Stress
Get PDFThirty-one participants signed up for one 60-minute appointment. The participants took four Arithmetic Tests and rated their perceived stress for each test. The first was a pre-test which allowed the participants to practice the procedure, and no results were recorded. The second was the control test with no music played. The third and fourth tests were randomized to include the fast-tempo or the slow-tempo song. The data recorded was time (in seconds), heart rate, test score (percent correct), and Likert Scale score (number from 1-10) following each test. The data was all recorded in a secure, password-protected online excel sheet. A one-way ANOVA test was conducted to identify if there was a significant difference between the three groups of music tempo with each dependent variable measured. Statistical significance was found between fast music and slow music tempo for perceived stress
Impact of technology in the classroom
Get PDFThe integration of technology in the classroom has revolutionized education, providing both opportunities and challenges. Technology has introduced innovative tools and resources that facilitate personalized and interactive learning experiences. The incorporation of technological devices, such as tablets, laptops, and interactive whiteboards, has enabled educators to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons. Students now have access to information, enabling them to explore diverse subjects, topics, and perspectives. Additionally, educational software, online platforms, and multimedia resources have transformed classrooms into flexible learning environments for individual learning styles and promoted active participation. The integration of technology in the classroom has also fostered the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Collaborative platforms and communication tools have empowered students to engage in real-time discussions, share ideas, and collaborate with peers. While technology can be beneficial, there are also challenges. The proper integration of technology requires training and support for educators, ensuring they can effectively utilize these tools to enhance learning experiences. In conclusion, the impact of technology in the classroom has significantly transformed education, offering learning opportunities for both students and educators. With technology still on the rise, it is crucial that educators know how to use and integrate technology in the classroom. Throughout the research, more than half of educators felt that they were not well equipped to be using, let alone teaching, technology. There are numerous ways that educators can integrate and use technology in the classroom. Teaching educators how to use technology will build their skills, knowledge, and confidence, which will benefit their students\u27 learning experience. Providing educators with opportunities to learn how to use and integrate technology is an important step. Professional development and learning opportunities should be provided for educators to attend to better their confidence. The more confident an educator is with their use of technology and integration affects how it is used in the classroom. Students should be using technology in the classroom to gain their own skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in our technology-rich society
Community School Programming
Get PDFContemporary educational legislation is pushing a resurgence of historic educational program models to meet historic and contemporary barriers to student and school achievement. School districts, especially in urban centers are faced with increased challenges in meeting needs to ensure their achievement. These challenges include meeting the unique needs of students more frequently affected by barriers created by community poverty. School reform programs such as the Community Schools are being popularized to support underperforming schools, especially those serving high-poverty communities. This project reviewed comprehensive research regarding Community Schools including descriptions of their structures, their features and evidence of their effectiveness. The research demonstrated that Community Schools and programming efforts shifted away from the traditional school model. Specifically, the model is supported by a range of local and organizational stakeholders who expand the scope of a program\u27s reach creating equitable and evidence based school reform strategy; one which can effectively address and navigate in and out of school barriers leading to student and school success
When old management practices no longer work: Creating Psychological Safety in a Remote Workplace
Get PDFWhen over 28% of all employees in the US report working primarily online, it is not surprising that the old ways of managing people may not be effective in this new virtual workplace. As part of an Edgren Scholarship, Peggy Kendall and Senior Triston Thomas conducted qualitative interviews with online workers to better understand how Psychological Safety is impacted by the virtual workplace. Three challenges to Psychological Safety emerged, including image management, relational uncertainty, and “perceived frenzy”. Recommendations are provided to help managers better understand how to share information, create safe spaces for team work, and engage in intentional interactions
Creation and Development of a Next Generation Simulation Model for Spacecraft Charging
Get PDFSpacecraft, particularly satellites, endure the bombardment of high-energy electrons. These electrons charge up the insulators on the spacecraft. Eventually, the charge commonaly can exceed 100,000 volts. The result is an electrostatic discharge which will potentially cripple the spacecraft. A computer simulation model has been developed that will predict if and when the discharge will occur
The Impact of Political Polarization on Church Life in the Upper Midwest
Get PDFPolitical polarization in the USA has been rapidly increasing since the 1990s. During that same time period, demographic data has shown both a growing population of religious “nones” who no longer identify with a faith tradition and a declining influence for churches and church leaders as the political identities of American Christians becomes more and more central to who they are. This presentation explores this dynamic, examining how rising polarization is impacting church life by drawing on twenty-six interviews with upper Midwest pastors that the author conducted during his 2021 sabbatical. Across denominational lines and urban, rural and suburban contexts, pastors expressed deep concern about the impact of political polarization on their churches and gave specific examples of the challenges this is creating. The interviews suggested that the particular challenges polarization created for church life varied based primarily on geographic location, not denominational difference
Creation and Development of a Next Generation Simulation Model for Spacecraft Charging
No full textSpacecraft, particularly satellites, endure the bombardment of high-energy electrons. These electrons charge up the insulators on the spacecraft. Eventually, the charge commonaly can exceed 100,000 volts. The result is an electrostatic discharge which will potentially cripple the spacecraft. A computer simulation model has been developed that will predict if and when the discharge will occur.https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarshipgallery/1009/thumbnail.jp
Education and Innovation Requirements for Design Thinking Jobs
No full textDesign thinking is a problem-solving approach based on design theory, design-cognition, social constructivism, and reflection. Since business and industry are seeking employees with design thinking knowledge and skills in order to infuse products and services with innovation, the purpose of the study was to understand the educational qualifications and innovation skills related to design thinking that are sought by employers seeking undergraduate business majors. Content analysis of a nationwide dataset of LinkedIn job descriptions was performed to discover attributes such as educational level, years of required experience in design thinking, and type of bachelor’s degree sought. Findings showed an anomaly between the skills-first hiring trend and the results of the study which found that employers want hires to have a bachelor’s degree, although not necessarily a business degree. Additionally, innovation skills are important to employers hiring employees for design thinking positions. Business management programs need to make the case that they are prepared to teach innovation and other skills that help students obtain jobs in design thinking.https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarshipgallery/1037/thumbnail.jp
Education and Innovation Requirements for Design Thinking Jobs
Get PDFDesign thinking is a problem-solving approach based on design theory, design-cognition, social constructivism, and reflection. Since business and industry are seeking employees with design thinking knowledge and skills in order to infuse products and services with innovation, the purpose of the study was to understand the educational qualifications and innovation skills related to design thinking that are sought by employers seeking undergraduate business majors. Content analysis of a nationwide dataset of LinkedIn job descriptions was performed to discover attributes such as educational level, years of required experience in design thinking, and type of bachelor’s degree sought. Findings showed an anomaly between the skills-first hiring trend and the results of the study which found that employers want hires to have a bachelor’s degree, although not necessarily a business degree. Additionally, innovation skills are important to employers hiring employees for design thinking positions. Business management programs need to make the case that they are prepared to teach innovation and other skills that help students obtain jobs in design thinking
Don\u27t Assume Everything is OK: Creating Psychological Safety in the Virtual Workplace
No full textAs employees continue to move to virtual workspaces, it is important to understand how management practices need to change. Psychological safety means employees feel secure asking for help or suggesting new ideas. Our study of online workers shows how managers can no longer passively assume their workers feel safe taking chances. We will examine problems associated with virtual psychological safety and provide management solutions to help create safe and satisfying virtual workplaces.https://spark.bethel.edu/primetime-presentations/1002/thumbnail.jp