ISEP Member Opportunities

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The objective of “Resilience, Adaptability, and Cultural Awareness Within the Educational Landscape” is to provide a comprehensive exploration of how the foundational elements of resilience, adaptability, and cultural awareness are integral to creating effective educational settings in the modern world. This book aims to furnish educators, policymakers, and scholars with practical insights and strategies that embrace the complexity of the 21st-century educational ecosystem. By showcasing a blend of theoretical perspectives, real-world applications, and evidence-based practices, it seeks to illuminate the ways in which these core attributes can be harnessed to foster environments conducive to learning, growth, and inclusivity. The book endeavors to contribute to current research by bridging gaps between theory and practice, offering innovative solutions to contemporary challenges, and preparing a generation of students who are not only academically proficient but also culturally competent and resilient in the face of adversity.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7440

Contact:
Hamit OZEN
Associate Professor, Education
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir Turkey
E-mail: hamitozen@hotmail.com
Tel : + 90 (222) 239 3750
Faks : + 90 (222) 229 3124

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​Several ISEP members are conducting a research study titled, “K12 Educators and AI”, to better understand the current landscape of educators’ perceptions and use of AI. We are requesting K12 educators (teachers, librarians, administrators, etc.) to complete as short survey (around 15-20 minutes) on a voluntary basis. Participants will have the option to also volunteer for an interview or to participate in a focus group.
Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested.

Survey Link:
https://albany.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ZVlyKQ95mfohEO

Contact:
Angel Ford
University of Albany, NY
ayford@albany.edu

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Angel Ford, as part of her work in establishing a research lab at the University at Albany on Global Epistemic Justice, is conducting grounded theory research with scholars from sub-Saharan Africa. The goal of this research is to better understand the phenomenon experienced by faculty and PhD students throughout sub-Saharan Africa when they engage in scholarly communication. The link is for volunteer participants to take a survey that will take about 20 minutes. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more and possibly collaborating on some aspect of this research, please contact Angel. Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested.

Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/ZtJHkGU2hq4c4aHu7

Contact:
Angel Ford
University of Albany, NY
ayford@albany.edu

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This publication will expand the discourse around student success, student engagement, and student belonging in higher education. Students’ motivation to complete courses and finish their degrees has waned some in the years since the pandemic. With the emergence and increase in distance education programs, technology has helped translate the classroom environment into the digital sphere in order to reach students nationwide, but this is not enough to support the completion of a degree. The effective integration of programming and initiatives in higher education that promote students’ sense of belonging directly impacts their desire to complete their degree programs. Reaching the students is one task but retaining them and supporting them up until graduation requires new and effective techniques that are centered in student engagement and student success. Administrators, faculty, and staff are looking for immediate practices to implement and embed in their courses, campus culture, and collaborative efforts across departments. The teachings and techniques presented in this publication will prepare higher education professionals to design and develop a student experience that motivates and supports students in their mission to complete their degree.

Link:
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7768

Contact:
Caroline Crawford
University of Houston-Clear Lake
United States
carolinecrawford@earthlink.net