Research Presentations
2017
Watts, A. "Building Bridges for Children’s Education: Empowering Universal Access and Learning Through Innovative Learning/Assessment systems." Research presented at the International Education Diplomacy Conference sponsored by ACEI, Washington, D.C. April 22
Toland, T., Ibrahim, M., & Watts, A. "Using Online Instruction to Teach Digital Citizenship Concepts to Pre-Service Teachers." Research paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference, Austin, TX, United States, Mar 05, 2017.
Watts, A. "Innovative Pedagogical Practices, Instructional Modalities and
Technological Tools for Flipped/Blended Classrooms." Research paper presented at
the National Association of Teacher Educators Conference (ATE), Orlando, FL, February 12-14th, 2017.
A., Watts, et al. "Special Presentation of The Commission on Social Justice-Global." Group presentation at The National Association of Teacher Educators Conference (ATE), Orlando, FL February 12-14th, 2017.
Watts, A., Ibrahim, M., & Toland, T. "The Reciprocal Rights and Metacognitive Responsibilities of Effective Digital Citizenship in Online Learning Environments. "Research paper presented at the International E-Learning Conference in
Washington, DC, November 14-16, 2016.
Ibrahim, M. & Watts, A. "Empowering Faculty in the Classroom through the Use of Technology." Faculty Professional Development Workshop, ATU’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. October 25, 2016
Young, M. & Watts, A. "Discover the New Technology Tools to Enhance Teaching On-Line and/or for Your Traditional Face to Face Classrooms." Technology Workshop (9-12 pm) at The Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Conference, Louisville, KY., August 2016.
Watts, A. & Ibrahim, M. "Maximizing Millennial's Mindsets through Multimodal Multimedia Design." Full paper session at the World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (EdMEDIA), Vancouver, Canada. June 2016.
Ibrahim, M. & Watts, A. "Metacognitive Skills in a Flipped Classroom Environment."
Full paper session at the World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (EdMEDIA), Vancouver, Canada. June 2016.
Watts, A. & Ibrahim, M. "Metacognition and Multimedia: Improving Students' Capacity for Innovative, Meaningful, Sustainable Action." Full paper session at the Association of Childhood Education International Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica, April 2016.
Kim, Y., Moore, L. Ro, Y., Rentzou, K., Slutsky, R. & Watts, A. "Effective Strategies for Working with Illiterate Parents to Include Them in an ECD Program." Group presentation session at the Association of Childhood Education International Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica, April 2016
Ibrahim, M. & Watts, A. "Transforming Pre-Service Teachers’ Metacognitive Planning and Self-Efficacy in a Flipped Classroom Environment." Full paper session at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Savannah, GA. March 2016.
Watts, A. & Ibrahim, M. "Leveraging Millennial's’ Potential Through Multimedia, Meaningful Engagement and Metacognition." Full paper session at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference, Savannah, GA. March 2016.
Watts, A. "Discover the New Technology Tools to Enhance Teaching On-Line and/or for Your Traditional Face to Face Classrooms." Technology Workshop (9-12 pm) at The Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Chicago, Ill., February 2016.
Watts, A. "Implementing Metacognitive Strategies to Improve Pre-Service Teachers’ Capacity to Meet and Exceed Academic Achievement Objectives." Full paper session at The Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Chicago, Ill., February 2016.
Watts, A. "Transforming Traditional Schools to Collaboratively Manage Change." Full paper session during the Yearbook XXIV Session 4 at The Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Chicago, Ill., February 2016.
Watts, A. "Leveraging this Digital Generation through Flipped Classrooms." Exemplary Supervisory Practices SIG. Full paper session at The Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Chicago, Ill., February 2016.
Cooper, M., Shelly, A., Watts, A., et al. "Special Presentation of The Commission on Social Justice-Global." Group presentation at The Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Chicago, Ill., February 2016.
Watts, A. & Ibrahim, M. "Exploring the Potential of Employing Metacognitive Strategies and Multi-Media Tools in Flipped, Blended Classrooms." Full paper session at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 2016.
2016
2015
Ibrahim, M., Watts, A, Calloway, B. "Pre-service Teachers/ Characteristics Effecting Metacognitive Skills in a Flipped Classroom." Full paper session at the World Conference on E-Learning, Kona, HI. October 2015.
Watts, A & Ibrahim, M. "Leveraging Millennials’ Potential Through Metacognition and Multimedia." Full paper session at the Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators, Conway, AR. September, 2015.
Ibrahim, M. & Watts, A. "Toward Meaningful Use of Technology: Training Pre-Service Teachers to Use Free Technology Tools to Flip Instruction. "Full paper session at the Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators, Conway, AR. September, 2015.
Watts, A. "Improving Pre-Service Teacher’s Consistency in Establishing Academic Expectations and Accountability Systems for Their Students." Full paper session at the National Association of Teacher Educators Conference (ATE), Minneapolis, MN., August 2015.
Watts, A & Ibrahim, M. "Examining the Effects of Employing Various Multimedia Tools in a Flipped Classroom on Pre-Service Teachers’ Self Efficacy and Knowledge Application Abilities." Full paper session at the World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (EdMEDIA), Montreal, Canada. May 2015.
Ibrahim, M. & Watts, A. "How Do Pre-service Teachers Respond to the Flipped Teaching
Strategy in a Technology Course?" Full paper session at the World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (EdMEDIA), Montreal, Ontario, Canada. May 2015.
Watts, A. “A New Paradigm for Empowering Innovative Leadership and Learning within Today’s Diverse, Democratic Schools.” Roundtable Discussion at the American Education Research Association (AERA), Chicago, Illinois, April 2015.
Watts, A. “Creating Innovative, Diverse Democratic Classrooms: Strategies for Fostering Critical Reflection and Advocacy Approaches for Empowering ALL Students.” Round table discussion at the Education Diplomacy Institute, (ACEI), Washington, DC. March 2015.
Ibrahim, M. & Watts, A.. & Calloway, B. "The Effects of Interactive Instructional Video on Students’ Knowledge Acquisition and Academic Characteristics in an Online Learning Environment." Full Paper session at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), Las Vegas, NV, March 2015.
Watts, A. “Creating Democratic Classrooms: Critical Reflection and Metacognition and their Influence on Student’ Self Efficacy.” Full paper session at the National Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), Phoenix, AZ, February 2015.
2014
Watts, A. “Incorporating Innovative Technological Tools in Flipped Classrooms.” Paper presented at the Southeast Regional Association of Teacher Educators, Charleston, South Carolina, October 2014.
Watts, A., “Flipped Classrooms to Improve Pre-Service Teachers’ Metacognitive and Knowledge Application Capabilities.” Paper presented at the Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators, Russellville, AR, September 2014.
Watts, A., “Employing Flipped Classrooms to Empower, Inspire and Ensure Equitable Education for All Children.” Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators, Niagara Falls, NY, August 2014.
Walsh, L., Ibrahim, M., Watts, A. “Effects of Flipped Classrooms Teaching Strategy on Student Learning Outcomes.” Paper presented at the Arkansas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Little Rock, Arkansas, April 2014.
Bell, D., Watts, A. “Guidelines for Determining Cultural Diversity in Children’s Books.” Lap top presentation presented at the Association of Childhood Education International ACEI, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 2014.
Watts, A. “Transforming Diverse Classrooms.” Paper presented at the Association for Childhood Education International, Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 2014.
Ibrahim, M. and Watts, A. “Examining the Effect of Using Voicethread and Educreations on Pre-service Teachers’ Self Efficacy and Learning Outcome in Online Course. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Jacksonville, FL, March 2014.
Watts, A. “Creating Generative, Sustainable Institutional Infrastructures: Mastering the 5 C’s.” Paper presented at the National Association of Teacher Educators, St. Louis, MS,February 2014.
2013
Paxton, J., Costley, K., Leggitt, T., Watts, A. “Making Sense of Sensory Issues.” Paper presented at the Arkansas Early Childhood Association, Hot Springs, AR, October 2013.
Watts, A. “Utilizing the Action Learning Model to Challenge, Capture, Convert & Communicate New Ideas.” Paper presented at the Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators, Conway, AR, September 2013.
Watts, A. “Creating Effective Inclusive Classroom for All Children. Presentation for the Farleigh Dickinson University Education faculty, Hackensack, NJ, March 2013.
2012 - 2005
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