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3. Should Instructors Require Discussion in Online Courses? Effects of Online Discussion on Community of Inquiry, Learner Time, Satisfaction, and Achievement

Author

Moon-Heum Cho and Scott Tobias

Subjects
online discussion, learner time, instructor involvement in discussion, community of inquiry, online interaction, satisfaction, Special aspects of education, LC8-6691
Abstract

Online discussion is a commonly used means to promote student understanding of a topic and to facilitate social interaction among students or between students and instructor; however, its effects on student learning in online learning environments have rarely been investigated. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of online discussion in student learning experiences measured with community of inquiry, learner time, satisfaction, and achievement. One instructor taught the same online course for three consecutive semesters using three different conditions. During one semester enrolled students engaged in no discussion, during another semester they engaged in discussion without instructor participation, and in the remaining semester they engaged in discussion with active instructor participation. No significant differences were found among conditions in cognitive presence and the instructor’s teaching presence, whereas significant difference was found in social presence among conditions. No significant differences among conditions were found time spent on Blackboard, course satisfaction, and student achievement. Implications for online teaching and learning as well as for designing an online course conclude the paper.

Published
2016
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5. Predicting video game play from perceived family environment among university students

Author

Scott Tobias

Subjects
Orientation (mental), 05 social sciences, Leisure time, ComputingMilieux_PERSONALCOMPUTING, 050301 education, 050109 social psychology, 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences, Psychology, 0503 education, Social psychology, Video game, Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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Video games occupy a significant portion of leisure time for many university students. This study explores whether the aspects of perceived family environment (active-recreational orientation, achi...

Published
2017
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7. Perspective Transformation via Service-Learning in Family Life Education Methodology

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Scott Tobias

Subjects
Economic growth, Identification (information), Process (engineering), Community partner, ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION, Identity (object-oriented programming), Service-learning, Mathematics education, Sociology, Family life education, Perspective transformation
Abstract

Tobias discusses an upper-division Family Life Education Methodology course at the Stark Campus of Kent State University. The goals of the course include introducing and internalizing Family Life Education (FLE) as a professional identity, exploring how FLE can benefit communities through preventative programming, and allowing students to learn firsthand the process for establishing preventative programming for a community partner through the use of a modified service-learning project. Discussion focuses on course design including team creation, topic/need identification and student project/programming creation as well as high-impact elements embedded throughout the course.

Published
2016
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10. Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection

Author

Scott Tobias and Scott Tobias

Subjects
Doors, Commercial buildings--Equipment and supplies, Door fittings
Abstract

Your one-stop, comprehensive guide to commercial doors and door hardware—from the brand you trust Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection is the only book of its kind to compile all the relevant information regarding design, specifications, crafting, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings in one easy-to-access place. Content is presented consistently across chapters so professionals can find what they need quickly and reliably, and the book is illustrated with charts, photographs, and architectural details to more easily and meaningfully convey key information. Organized according to industry standards, each chapter focuses on a component of the door opening or door hardware and provides all options available, complete with everything professionals need to know about that component. When designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings, there are many elements to consider: physical items, such as the door, frame, and hanging devices; the opening's function; local codes and standards related to fire, life safety, and accessibility; aesthetics; quality and longevity versus cost; hardware cycle tests; security considerations; and electrified hardware requirements, to name a few. Until now, there hasn't been a single resource for this information. The only resource available that consolidates all the door and hardware standards and guidelines into one comprehensive publication Consistently formatted across chapters and topics for ease of use Packed with drawings and photographs Serves as a valuable study aid for DHI's certification exams If you're a professional tired of referring to numerous product magazines or endless online searches only to find short, out-of-date material, Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection gives you everything you need in one convenient, comprehensive resource.

Published
2014

14. Closing and Control Devices

Author

Scott Tobias

Subjects
Engineering, business.industry, media_common.quotation_subject, Closing (real estate), Control (management), business, Automotive engineering, Manufacturing engineering, media_common
Published
2015
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15. Relations Between Videogame Play and 8th-Graders’ Mathematics Achievement

Author

Scott Tobias, Duane Rudy, and Jean Ispa

Subjects
education, ComputingMilieux_PERSONALCOMPUTING, behavioral disciplines and activities
Abstract

This study explores whether any relationships exist between math performance scores on the Missouri Assessment Plan (MAP), its subscales and time spent playing the child’s favorite videogame given the game’s spatial content and cognitive complexity. Relationships between gender and math scores were also examined. Findings indicate no main effect of time spent playing, spatial content, or level of complexity of games on math performance. However, several math scores interacted with time spent playing one’s favorite video game, such that higher levels of math performance occurred when participants played games high in spatial content at low amounts of time. A similar interaction occurred when examining complexity of the game and time spent playing. The study provides preliminary evidence that it may be important to consider the spatial or complexity content of videogames in addition to time spent playing when addressing the relationship between videogame play and adolescent math performance.

Published
2013
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16. Sean Connery movies to watch beyond Bond.

Author

Noel Murray and Scott Tobias

Abstract

Sean Connery died Oct. 31 at age 90. Best known for originating the role of James Bond in movies, the Scottish actor had a career that lasted nearly 60 years, most of which he spent playing a variety of "man's man" roles - from suave spies to violent brutes. At a time when most popular British thespians were known as Shakespearean-trained aesthetes, Connery became an international star with a screen presence that was earthier and sexier. His musical highland burr and awe-inspiring physicality immediately drew eyes and ears, even when he was playing opposite some of the most accomplished and attractive performers of his generation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2020

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