CI 5390: Research Seminar in Education

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Topics:

1. Impact of Technology Overuse in Classrooms
   Investigate whether excessive technology use in classrooms can detract from student learning and identify optimal usage guidelines.
2. Maximizing Achievement in Computer Science Education
   Explore best practices for teaching computer science effectively to middle school students, including strategies from college-level and block-style schedules.
3. Teacher’s Technology Proficiency and Student Achievement
   Assess how a teacher's proficiency with technology influences student success and explore ways to enhance teacher training.
4. Collaborative Learning in Computer Science
   Examine effective methods for fostering collaboration among students in computer science classes to improve their achievement and proficiency.
5. Professional Development for Technology Integration
   Identify what types of professional development are necessary for teachers to become proficient in using technology in their classrooms.
6. Influence of Teacher Well-being on Student Achievement
   Explore how teachers’ attention to their own mental health and work-life balance impacts their students' educational outcomes.
7. Role of Parental Involvement in Education
   Study the effects of parental involvement in curriculum development on student engagement and achievement
8. Effectiveness of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum
   Investigate the implementation and outcomes of SEL programs in school districts to determine their impact on student trust and engagement.
9. Strategies for Customizing Learning to Individual Student Needs
   Research effective methods for tailoring education to individual learning styles and needs, and evaluate the challenges of implementing these strategies in various educational settings.