UW-Superior Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL)

“Is the reading required?” Student Evaluation of Open-Access Behavioral Neuroscience Excerpts

Mehta, Priyanka (2024-05-03)

A study of student reactions to open educational resources in the behavioral neurosciences.

Critical Roles: An Experiential Approach to Learning About Social and Health Determinants Using a Role-Playing Game

Lilly, Amanda E. (2024-05-03)

Social Work students historically struggle to recognize the cumulative impacts and effects of social and health determinants. Role-playing games are valuable tools to assist in learning in regards to humanistic experiences.

Student Perceptions of AI Text Generators

Merline, Michael; Warden, Stephanie (2025-05-02)

We conducted a research study to explore student perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of generative AI (gen-AI) tools in classes at UW-Superior. Data collected using an anonymous survey revealed that most respondents ...

Instructor Perceptions of AI Text Generators

Unknown author (2024-05-23)

We conducted a research study to explore faculty perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of generative AI in classrooms at UW-Superior. Through an anonymous survey and two focus groups, our data revealed that instructors ...

Late Work Policies and Extenuating Circumstances Discussions with Communicating Arts Instructors

Unknown author (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2024-05-03)

This project aimed to hear and learn from Communicating Arts colleagues about late work and extenuating circumstances policies and experiences with students.

Impact of Canvas Training on Student Success and Equitable Practices.

Wright, Del; Schumacher, Natasha (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2023-04-27)

In this research project, the term digital learning environment (DLE) is defined as the learning management system (LMS) in combination with integrated applications and services like;  media management  plagiarism ...

Pre-Service Teachers’ Use and Perceptions of Scaffolds Designed to Support Planning for Instruction.

Robertson, Anne; Kirk, Donna; Polkowski, Stephanie (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2023-04-27)

In the fall of 2022, data was collected in select UW-Superior Department of Education undergraduate courses that contain Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experiences (PSTCE). The aim was to learn more about the effectiveness ...

Reflective Teaching: A Shared Journey

Kahler, Heather; Reisgraf, Kristin (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2023-04-27)

As instructors of our department’s corequisite model for developmental math, we adopted a reflective teaching practice. We will share how our regular meetings before, during, and after the semester informed our teaching. ...

An Exploration of DFW Rates in 100-level Distance Learning Communicating Arts Classes

Austin, Beth; Jasperson, Kristen (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2022)

In an effort to discover more about the reasons behind drop, fail, and withdrawal (DFW) rates, information was gathered from PeopleSoft, Navigate, and Outlook to aid in identifying common patterns and reasons for DFSs in ...

Student Perceptions of Co-requisite model for Math Support

Reisgraf, Kristen; Stangle, Josh (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2022)

This project aims to establish a baseline of student perspectives about the new co-requisite model of mathematics support at UWS. Generally, it appears the co-req model is being received positively. Students appreciate the ...

An Exploration of DFW Rates in 100-level Online COMM Classes

Jasperson, Kirsten, M.S.Ed (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2022)

In an effort to discover more about the reasons behind drop, fail, and withdrawal (DFW) rates, information was gathered from PeopleSoft, Navigate, and Outlook to aid in identifying common patterns and reasons for DFSs in ...

Student Perceptions of Advising Practices in the UW-Superior Online Elementary Education Program.

Walkky-Byington, Taylor (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021)

In an effort to improve advising practices in the online Elementary Education program at UW-Superior, students were asked to provide their perceptions, both positive and negative, of their advising experiences. Most students ...

Graduate School Decisions: Factors That Influence LGBTQ+ Students.

Wainman, Aaron P. (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021)

Students’ decisions to pursue graduate school seem to be influenced in some major ways by their LGBTQ+ identity. While a small semi-structured narrative analysis cannot be used to generalize the findings in this study, ...

Standards-Based Grading and Student Agency in Mathematics.

Stangle, Joshua (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021)

A study of Standards-based grading utilizing very specific learning outcomes and revision/re-assessment to promote learning, affecting the feelings of control students have over their grade. In particular, we examine whether ...

The Perception and Influences of Peer Review in Pre-Service Teacher Lesson Planning.

Robertson, Anne (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021)

The way that teacher candidates view the peer review process of lesson planning influences how they will be invested in the process. The more invested teacher candidates are the more they will take away form the peer review ...

Using a SWIVL to Build Community and Engagement Across Learning Modes.

Reik, Jodie (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021)

A project examining if the use of a SWIVL to livestream an on-campus class to the online section increases student engagement and a sense of belonging to a community of learners as students engage with each other across ...

Building Student Self-efficacy with the Use of the Visible Body Application as an Extended Lab Tool in the Human Sciences.

LeBard-Rankila, Kim; VanderVeen-Borrayo, Sydny (University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021)

Visible Body is a new virtual anatomy lab tool. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, we surveyed students in two separate courses in the Health & Human Performance department to evaluate student efficacy with ...