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The Impact of Cervid Herbivory on Industrial Fiber Hemp in East Central Illinois
No full textThe last several years have seen large increases in white-tailed deer populations across the United States. Many studies have analyzed the effects that white-tailed deer have on different ecosystems. However, little to no studies have analyzed the effects of white-tailed deer on the production of industrial hemp fiber. In this study, we examined two different varieties of hemp fiber crops, and the impact white-tailed deer may have on their production. Our study was conducted in a flat test plot with surrounding woods and known white-tailed deer traffic in central Illinois, using two (6 × 6 m) plots that were adjacent to each other. One plot had fencing around it to prevent white-tailed deer from accessing the crop, while the adjacent control plot was left open. We observed a much greater height and mass in the northern planted seeds for both the open (control) and enclosed (exclosure) plots compared to the southern plots\u27 height and mass. We also observed the growth of more invasive plants in the exclosure when compared to the control plot
Dr. Bob Klein
No full textBob Klein serves as Chair and Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Foundations. Klein’s recent publications include Middle of Somewhere but also Why Rural Matters 2023: Centering Equity and Opportunity. His research focus is equity broadly, and rural and Indigenous education more specifically. Klein comes to EIU after having spent nearly 18 years at Ohio University in various academic and leadership roles.
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Spring 2024 Events
No full textAuthors@EIU is a speaker series that celebrates the research, scholarship and creative success of EIU faculty who are contributing to scholarship or popular learning.
This event features: Dr. Scott Meiner, presenting his book Tree by Tree: Saving North America\u27s Eastern Forests Dr. Alexis Jones, presenting her book Teaching is a Human Interaction: How Thoughtful Educators Respond, are Responsive, and Take Responsibility Dr. Julie Campbell, presenting her book Women, Entertainment, and Precursors of the French Salon, 1532-1615 Dr. Bob Klein, presenting on The Middle of Somewhere: Rural Education Partnerships and Innovation, a book he co-edited with Sara L. Hartman Dr. Stephen Eskilson, presenting his book Digital Design: A History Dr. Ryan Burge, presenting his book The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Goinghttps://thekeep.eiu.edu/authors_at_eiu_posters/1003/thumbnail.jp
Investigating Prodigy Math Program to Improve Students\u27 Success in Mathematics
Get PDFThis study investigates whether Prodigy improves student achievement in mathematics; whether Prodigy improves, specifically, math achievement of special education students, students of different ethnicities, and students of different genders. Further, the study wanted to explore student perceptions of Prodigy. The study was conducted in two fifth grade classrooms with a total of 31 participants. Two mathematics units were utilized to compare; one on multiplying whole numbers and the other on dividing whole numbers. In addition, participants completed a survey and a focus group interview to find out participant perceptions of Prodigy. Results reveal that the whole group scored higher in Prodigy (M=9.581, SD=4.048) compared to no Prodigy (M=5.419, SD=3.871). Similar results were reported in each of the subgroups. The same results were reported for each of the subgroups. The scores for Prodigy program are higher than no Prodigy. For the survey, participants showed an overall as well as within each subgroup positive view of Prodigy, with 112 Agree and Strongly Agree responses compared to 9 Disagree and Strongly Disagree responses. Almost all subgroups, especially by ethnicity, reported that they like and feel the Prodigy program helped them learn math better and enjoy using it in class. However, the male subgroup feels the Prodigy program is less interesting
Don\u27t Panic! ChatGPT Doesn\u27t Have All the Answers.
Get PDFThis theoretical paper aims to examine the potential benefits and harms of using ChatGPT, a large language model, in post-pandemic higher education institutions. Specifically, we explore how ChatGPT can assist educators in creating more interactive and personalized learning experiences for students. Additionally, we consider the potential negative effects of relying too heavily on ChatGPT. Furthermore, we address the ethical concerns raised by using ChatGPT in the classroom, such as issues of privacy and bias. Overall, this theoretical paper provides an analysis of the use of ChatGPT for promoting quality education in a post-COVID world
Differences Between First and Multi-Generation Students Post Degree
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The Effects of Income and Identity on Civic Engagement
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Women’s Underrepresentation in Government
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Graduate Scholar 2024: Journal of Scholarship and Recognition
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