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TELS Student Presentations

TELS Student Presentations

TELS students have opportunities to share exemplars from their coursework and scholarship during practitioner-oriented and research-oriented conferences and meetings in local, regional, national, and international locations. The following entries reflect a sample of recent presentations as reported by TELS students:

  • Boulden, D. C., Rachmatullah, A., Oliver, K. M., & Wiebe, E. N. (2021, April). Measuring teacher self-efficacy for teaching computational thinking (CT): Development and validation of the T-STEM CT. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Virtual Delivery.
  • Carrier, S., Grifenhagen, J., & Scharen, D.R. (January 27, 2022). The Language of Science Twitter Chat: Authors from Science and Children.
  • Carrier, S.J. & Scharen, D.R. (2022). Teacher Educators and Elementary Teachers Share Goals for Authentic Science and Literacy Integration in the 20th Century Realities of 21st Century Classrooms. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). March 27-30, 2022, Vancouver, BC.
  • Donovan, C.M., Yohe, K., & Winzeler, A.  (Accepted). Covering all the Bases: Investigating Student Behaviors in a Digital CBE Program to Facilitate Program Completion. Presentation accepted for the Competency Based Education Network (CBEN) annual CBExchange conference.
  • Donovan, C.M. & Falter, M.  (2021, September). The Struggle to Imagine: Fanfiction & Restorying the Imagination Gap. North Carolina English Teachers Association annual conference. 
  • Echols, H. & Estrada, M. (2022, April 27-29). The courage to unclench [Conference presentation]. ITLC Lilly Conference, Online.
  • Echols, H. & Estrada, M. (2022, February 25). The courage to unclench: Thriving in any classroom [Conference presentation]. Faculty Teaching and Learning Symposium, North Carolina State University, Raleigh.
  • Estrada, M. (2022, April 27-29). Self-grading in an online class: A case study [Conference presentation]. ITLC Lilly Conference, Online.
  • Estrada, M. (2022, February 25). Self-grading in an online class: A case study [Poster presentation]. Faculty Teaching and Learning Symposium, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States.
  • Estrada, M. (2021, August 6). Humanizing your course: Spill the coffee [Conference presentation]. DELTA Summer Shorts, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States.
  • Estrada, M. (2020, February 25). Won’t you be my neighbor? A case study of social and emotional learning in freshman composition for international students, [Conference presentation]. Faculty Teaching and Learning Symposium, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States. 
  • Estrada, M. (2020, February 25). Teaching the ‘skill of well-being’ in freshman composition for internationals [Poster presentation]. Faculty Teaching and Learning Symposium, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States.
  • Estrada, M. & Turner, A. (2022, March 22-25). StoryCorps and TED talks: Communicative language teaching strategies for ESL [Conference presentation]. TESOL International Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
  • Estrada, M. & Turner, A. (2021, December 7&8). Supporting students’ resilience in the classroom [Conference presentation]. Carolina TESOL Conference, virtual.
  • Estrada, M. & Turner, A. (2021, March 24-27). Navigating around communication breakdowns: Teaching strategies for the ESL classroom [Conference presentation]. TESOL International Convention, virtual.
  • Falter, M. & Donovan, C.M. (2021, August). Teaching fantasy and speculative fiction through a critical literacy approach. Young Adult Colloquium: YAC with the Pack, NC State University, Raleigh, NC. 
  • Fox, C. & Morgan, A. (2022, July 18-21). Engaging families as partners in the digital learning process. [Pre-recorded Session]. Office of Special Education Programs 2022 Leadership and Project Directors’ Conference. Online.
  • Houchins, J. K., Cully, K., Boulden, D. M., Smith, A., Elsayed, R., Hubbard-Cheuoua, A., Ringstaff, C., Oliver, K. M., Minogue, J., & Mott, B. (2021, November). Iterative design of a narrative-centered learning environment for computationally-rich science learning in elementary school. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Houchins, J., Cully, K., Boulden, D., Oliver, K., Smith, A., Minogue, J., Mott, B., Elsayed, R., Hubbard Cheuoua, A. & Ringstaff, C. (2021, March). Teacher perspectives on a narrative-centered learning environment to promote computationally-rich science learning through digital storytelling. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, Virtual Delivery.
  • Houchins, J., Tatar, C., & Oliver, K. (2020, April). Computational thinking and other emergent practices in student reflections on makerspace activities. Presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Virtual Delivery.
  • Jones, J., Grifenhagen, J., Russell, S., Dobis, C., Wagemaker, M. (2022). Lessons Learned from Early Literacy Instruction in the Remote Setting (Grades K-2). Presented at the annual NC Reading Conference in Winston-Salem, NC.
  • Lee, C. C., Jacobs, L., & Mann, J.C. (2021, November).  Writing with dignity among urban youth: Using mentor texts as a reflective tool for transformation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association.
  • Lee, C. C., Dufrense, K.V., Jacobs, L., Donovan, C., & Mann, J.C. (2021, November). Writing girlhood: Narratives of healing among adolescent girls in a community-based organization. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association.
  • Lee, C.C., Mann, J.C. , Manns, L., Barba, J. (2022, April).  Hope Against Hope: A Critical Poetic Inquiry with Youth of Color in a Community-Based Organization. Paper accepted and will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
  • Lee, C. C., Donovan, C.M. & Mann, J.C. (2022, March). Humanizing Stories: The Potential of Community-Based Partnerships for English Language Arts Pre-Service Teacher Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English. 
  • Mann, J.C. (2022, April). “Stories that are worth sharing”: An Inquiry into Refugees’ Migration Narratives and Critical Literacy Tenets. Paper accepted and will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
  • Mann, J.C., Lowery, A.N., Manns, L.D., Peachey, K. (2022, April). Centering Participant Voices in Research. Presented at the annual Equity Research Symposium. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. 
  • Mann, J. C. (2022, March). Teaching Students to Read the Word and the World. Presented at the 51st annual NC Reading Conference in Greensboro, NC. 
  • Mann, J. C. (2021, October). Moving towards a critical approach to literacy instruction for students from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. Presented at North Carolina English Teachers’ Association annual conference in Greensboro, NC. 
  • Mann, J. C. (2021, November). “Speaking up and telling my story”: An Ethnographic Case Study on the Impact of High School Experiences on Refugees’ Pursuits of Higher Education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association.
  • Marshall, S. A., & Rivera, A. Q. (2022, June). Investigating teachers’ learning to support multilingual students through an intersectional lens [Poster presentation]. International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • McClure, J., Hall, A. (2022, March). Explore, Create, Improve: Teaching Model for the Learners of Today and Tomorrow. [Conference Presentation]. NC Ties: Better Together. Raleigh, N.C.
  • Mushi, D (2022, June). Machine Learning for Evaluating Critical Data Literacy in Open Online Learning Environments. Poster presented at the 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Morgan, A. (2020, August). Promoting peer acceptance of diverse learners in inclusive learning environments. [Pre-recorded Session]. The 6th Annual CAST UDL Symposium: UDL Rising. Online.
  • Monahan, R., Oliver, K., Vandenberg, J., Smith, A., Mott, B., Cully, K., Elsayed, R., Minogue, J., Hubbard, A., Ringstaff, C. (2022, Oct 24-28). Reinforcing physical science concepts with maker activities integrated around digital storytelling. [Accepted conference presentation]. AECT 2022 Convention, Las Vegas, NV, United States. 
  • Monahan, R., Oliver, K., Vandenberg, J., Smith, A., Mott, B., Cully, K., Elsayed, R., Minogue, J., Hubbard, A., Ringstaff, C. (2022, April 19-20). Interactive narratives for computationally-rich science learning in elementary school: Uniting science education & computer science. [Conference presentation]. Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms, Pinehurst, NC, United States.
  • Mott, B., Oliver, K., Minogue, J., Houchins, J., Smith, A., Taylor, S., Hubbard-Cheuoua, A., & Ringstaff, C. (2020, June). Anchoring computational thinking in upper elementary physical science through problem-centered storytelling and play. Poster presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), Virtual Delivery.
  • Oliver, K., & Tatar, C. (2022, February). Establishing community of inquiry in newly remote courses: A college-wide self-study. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA), Clearwater Beach, FL.
  • Pearson, J. Mason Martin, D., Manns, L., & Johnson, J. (2022, September 28-30). Hungry for resources: Community-based services for Black autistic children [Conference presentation]. Division of Early Childhood Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Pearson, J. Mason Martin, D., Manns, L., & Johnson, J. (2022, September 28-30). Diving into the data: What families raising Black autistic children need [Poster presentation]. Division of Early Childhood Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Pearson, J., Stewart-Ginsburg, J., & Mason Martin, D. (2022, March 3). Best FACES forward: Building culturally responsive partnerships with Black families and children with autism [Conference presentation]. American Council on Rural Special Education Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • Pearson, J., Mason Martin, D., & Manns, L. (2022, March 2). Teacher SSPACE: Strategies for supporting parent advocacy, communication, and empowerment among historically marginalized families of raising autistic youth [Poster presentation]. NCSU 2022 Research Celebration, Virtual Conference.
  • Pearson, J., Mason Martin, D., & Manns, L. (2022, February 25-26). Community engaged efforts to increase equity and access for Black autistic youth [Poster presentation]. NC Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Virtual Meeting.
  • Pearson, J., Stewart-Ginsburg, J., Mason Martin, D. & Manns, L. (2022, February 10-12). Inequities beyond the classroom: How Black families raising autistic youth engage with faith communities [Poster presentation]. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.
  • Pearson, J., Mason Martin, D., & Manns, L. (2022, February 8). Teacher SSPACE: Strategies for supporting parent advocacy, communication, and empowerment among historically marginalized families of raising autistic youth [Poster presentation]. NCSU Multidisciplinary Equity Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.
  • Pickett, M. & Morgan, A. (2022, July 27-29). Engaging learners and families in technology planning: A joint panel discussion. [Panel Discussion]. The 8th Annual CAST UDL Symposium: Learner Voice. Online
  • Rivera, A. Q., & Marshall, S. A. (2022, October). Access leading to awareness: Black language and linguistic justice [Conference presentation]. 12th International Conference on Education and Justice, virtual.
  • Scales, M.H., Martin, J.G. (2022, February). Demographic factors and anxiety management in first year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. [Platform presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2022, San Antonio, TX, United States.
  • Scales, M.H. (2021, October). “Two-Way Street”: A Qualitative Case Study on Enhancing Communication Skills between a Clinical Instructor (CI) and a Student Physical Therapist (SPT). [Poster presentation]. Academy of Physical Therapy’s Education Leadership Conference 2021, Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
  • Scales, M.H. (2021, October). iRAT/tRAT: How Assessment and Collaboration Improve Learning in Physical Therapy Education. [Poster presentation]. Academy of Physical Therapy’s Education Leadership Conference 2021, Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
  • Scharen, D.R. (2022). Integrating Science and Literacy in Elementary Teaching Programs: Evaluating Preservice Teachers’ Use of the Touch-Talk-Text Teaching Model. National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Conference. July 21-23, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  • Scharen, D.R. (2022). ScienceSkills & TechTools: Communicating Learning in Any Environment. Invited Presentation at Professional Development Institute, North Carolina Science Teacher Association (NCSTA). February 15-19, 2022, Winston-Salem, NC.
  • Scharen, D.R. (2019). Engaging with Weather: Technology-Based Weather Lessons. North Carolina Science Teacher Association (NCSTA). November 14-15, 2019, Winston-Salem, NC.
  • Scharen, D.R. (2019). Teching out the Standards. North Carolina State University Beginning Teacher Institute. July 15-16, 2019, Raleigh, NC.
  • Scharen, D.R. (2018). Google Classroom (and Other Google Tools!). North Carolina State University Beginning Teacher Institute. July 23-24, 2018, Raleigh, NC.
  • Scharen, D.R. & Carrier, S.J. (2022). Elementary STEM Showcase Invited Speaker: Touch-Talk-Text: Interdisciplinary Practices for Science and Reading Instruction. National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Conference. July 21-23, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  • Scharen, D.R., & Carrier, S.J. (2022). Blending elementary science and literacy: Teachers’ calls for support. Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE). January 6-8, 2022, Greenville, SC.
  • Scharen, D.R., & Carrier, S.J. (2021). Bridging elementary science and literacy: Sharing experts’ voices. Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education (MA-ASTE). September 23-25, 2021, Blowing Rock, NC.
  • Tatar, C., Chao, J., Wiedemann, K., Galluzzo, B., Simoneau, E. (October 2022). High School Mathematics Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching Mathematical Modeling Using a Programming Language. The Paper will be presented at the Annual International Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Las Vegas, NA.
  • Tatar, C., Houchins, J., & Oliver, K. (2020, November). Building maker culture through after school makerspace activities. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Virtual Delivery.
  • Tatar, C., Jiang, S., Chao, J., Yoder, M., Wiedemann, K., Finzer, W., Rose, C. (June 2022). Examining Learning Opportunities for Integrating AI Education in English Language Art Classrooms. Poster presented at the 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2022, Japan, Virtual.
  • Tatar, C., Jiang, S., Chao, J., Yoder, M., Wiedemann, K., Finzer, W., Rose, C. (April, 2022). An Empirical Analysis of High School Students’ Understanding of AI Through Modeling Texts. Poster presented at Annual International Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AERA), San Diego, CA.
  • Tatar, C., Oliver, K., Coven, M. (November, 2021). Community of Inquiry Presences in Newly Remote Online Courses: A College-Wide Self Study. Paper presented at Annual International Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Chicago, Virtual.
  • Tatar, C., Jiang, S., Chao, J., Yoder, M., Wiedemann, K., Finzer, W., Rose, C. (November, 2021). Designing and Artificial Intelligence Curriculum with High School Teachers and Students. Paper presented at Annual International Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, Virtual.
  • Walkowiak, T., Yova, F., Womack-Adams, K., & Jacobson, E. (2022, February 10–12). Comparing fraction versus decimal instruction in upper elementary classrooms [Conference Session]. 26th Annual Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  • Womack-Adams, K. (2022, February 10–12). Comparing multiplication explanations: How teachers from different regions explain the same concept [Poster session]. 26th Annual Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  • Young, C., Jacobs, L., Miller, J., Mitchell Smith, K., Moehrke, H., & Nelson, S. (2022). Seeking Light while Teaching Diverse Young Adult Literature in Dark Times: Critical Reflections and Lessons Learned in a Collaborative Action Research Endeavor. NCTE Annual Convention.