A5013713720- Forest ecology and management
- Open Education and E-Learning
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Sustainability in Higher Education
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Literacy, Media, and Education
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Education Systems and Policy
- Forest Management and Policy
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Turfgrass Adaptation and Management
- Online Learning and Analytics
- Online and Blended Learning
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Genetically Modified Organisms Research
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
Lehman College
2017-2023
City University of New York
2019-2023
Portland State University
2008-2022
University of Central Florida
2017
Oregon State University
2011
University of Oregon
2011
Stephen F. Austin State University
1996-1997
Purpose Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning materials openly licensed so that others may retain, reuse, revise, remix or redistribute (the 5Rs) these materials. This paper aims to raise awareness of OER by providing a rationale for using and strategy educators get started with during the collective crisis beyond. Design/methodology/approach Using broad research base anecdotes from personal experience, authors make case improves student access experience in both PK-12 higher...
This study offers an initial exploration of the green building cluster in Portland, Oregon. Specific objectives include assessing how factors identified Michael Porter's “diamond” support industry this region, describing trends terms growth and expansion sector, and, where possible, providing quantitative data to document impact cluster. The authors suggest that Portland has a robust competitive is supported by many elements described diamond—local export demand, critical mass leading-edge...
Many environmental challenges facing society today, such as climate change and integrated water management, have been described "wicked problems" due to their biological, physical, social complexity. Wicked problems extend across media air, land, water; political jurisdictions landscape boundaries; traditional policy arenas. Traditional approaches that are media-specific, rely on single agencies for implementation, do not effectively engage stakeholders partners outside of government...
This manuscript offers a reasoning for and example of integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) open pedagogy within teacher education course. We highlight collaborative partnership between library faculty the decision points processes we used when redesigning this course to provide an adopting OER our considerations developing renewable assignment. The benefits using K-12 teachers include increasing awareness providing opportunities develop practices. transition assignment creates space...
Becoming a Literacy Leader chronicles the work of Jennifer Allen, an elementary teacher who moved to new school and job as literacy specialist, found herself tackling everything from study groups state-mandated assessment plans. The book is rooted in Jennifer’s belief that teachers know what they need when it comes professional development literacy, best leaders are those listen respect educators their midst. Grounded research but thoroughly practical, shares advice on:
Buildings have been shown to impacts on the environment. Consequently, green building rating systems become a tool help reduce these impacts. The objectives of this study were identify gaps in information and access materials as viewed by Oregon design professionals. scope was limited major structural materials: concrete, steel, wood. This article focuses results unique wood products. Information collected through group interviews. Each composed professionals representing different aspects...
Due to complex interactions between social and ecological systems, herbicide resistance has classic features of a “wicked problem”. Herbicide-resistant (HR) Poa annua poses risk sustainably managing U.S. turfgrass but there is scant knowledge guide its management. Six focus groups were conducted throughout the United States gain understanding socio-economic barriers adopting herbicide-resistance management practices. Professionals from major sectors (golf courses, sports fields, lawn care,...
Purpose This paper is intended to contextualize the major themes of special issue, “The Intersections Open Education and Equity Pedagogy” in Journal for Multicultural , by providing a brief history open educational resources (OER) practices (OEP) highlighting growing focus on social justice within field. The purpose this generate discussions around potential OER OEP increase equity education. Design/methodology/approach featured summarizes reviews OEP, discusses integration pedagogy...
There is growing interest in partnerships between universities and communities how such collaborations can help address the wicked challenges facing world today. This article traces development of institutional commitments at Portland State University (PSU) its efforts to build sustainability-focused community–university partnerships. The Institute for Sustainable Solutions PSU has served as a mechanism catalyze nurture on off campus. examines two cases under Climate Action Collaborative...
This chapter discusses the three intelligences that have received most attention in personnel selection arena. The Big 3 consist of general, emotional, and practical intelligence. It also provides an overview each these main merits each. Emotional intelligence (EI) has gained both prominence notoriety because claims regarding its potential utility organizational settings. a great deal frequently been touted as emerging construct with predictive power. Slaski Cartwright administered...
Given the importance of writing, especially in light college and career readiness emphasis, observations that time spent writing context diminishes over a student's years school, this article proposes to reignite instruction elementary classrooms through three practical approaches for supporting students authentic writing. Examples using these literacy block are included so as writers.
Employees in the twenty-first century must be equipped to effectively process information from print and online sources; yet, many students struggle with research comprehension skills, making them ill-prepared college careers. Utilizing a qualitative exploratory case study design, this describes how fourth-grade teacher developed her students’ skills small groups using guided reading framework frame instruction. Key findings suggest that adapted components of develop inquiry skills. Both...
Without interrogation, educators may reproduce hegemonic materials and learning opportunities that are simply easier to access in open educational practices (OEP). Thus, we argue effectively engage OEP, must not only possess knowledge, skills dispositions related their discipline, but also education, CC licensing, pedagogy, digital tools facilitate intentionality care negotiating openness with students. While there various frameworks for none have been applied explain what needed OEP. In...
Abstract Data from a national survey of 348 U.S. sports field managers were used to examine the effects participation in Cooperative Extension events on adoption turfgrass weed management practices. Of respondents, 94% had attended at least one event previous 3 yr. this 94%, 97% reported adopting practice as result knowledge gained an event. Half respondents adopted four or more practices; third five Nonchemical, cultural practices most-adopted (65% respondents). Multiple regression analysis...