Scholarly Writings
On-the-Go Learning
Smith, P. (2021). On-the-Go-Learning. University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
The literature review will analyze mobile learning studies conducted over the past decade, utilizing a mixed-methods methodology and organizing them by thematic categories.
Adolescents’ Behaviors help Connectedness and reduce bullying and mental health issues.
Smith, P., & Baker, R. (2023). Adolescents’ behaviors help connectedness and reduce bullying and mental health issues. University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
Many school-based preventative and positive youth development programs aim to strengthen the bonds between teenagers and their peers, families, and communities. Counselors, psychologists, and program reviewers for youth intervention are beginning to regard the development of connectivity as an essential outcome (Foster et al., 2017; Karcher & Sass, 2010). The purpose of the study is to investigate how important it is for teenagers to feel connected to others to lessen the number of bullying incidents and inadequate mental health indicators that are reported.
Artificial Intelligence with Learning Analytics Program Development and Evaluation
Smith, P. (2023) Artificial Intelligence with Learning Analytics Program Development and Evaluation. University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
The College of Information offers the Master of Science program in the Department of Learning Technologies. The research track that will be analyzed and investigated is artificial intelligence and learning analytics. Although AI can revolutionize learning and instruction methods, it is not exempt from constraints. The challenges associated with AI curriculum in programs encompass its educational, ethical, social, cultural, and economic dimensions. The citation for this information is Zawacki-Richter et al., 2019.
Virtual Reality: Immersive as a Safe Place to Improve Interviewing Skills and Overcome Fear and Anxiety
Kaplan-Rakowski, R., Smith, P., Johnson, K., and Warren, S. (2023). Virtual Reality: Immersive as a Safe Place to Improve Interviewing Skills and Overcome Fear and Anxiety. University of North Texas, Denton, TX.(IRB-Approved, collecting data)
Companies reported difficulties filling positions due to a lack of qualified applicants, inadequate job proficiency, or social and emotional intelligence impairments among graduates (Ajoge et al., 2017; Hudak et al., 2019; Hurrell, 2015). Preparation is vital for a good callback or future interview to secure the job, and many people experience fear, worry, nervousness, and tension before meeting with the interviewer. The research study uses a mixed-methods design approach to compare VR-simulated mock interviews to three traditional job interview preparation procedures. The VR curriculum will be created for simulated mock interviews and practice.
EngageLearnSuccess Model for Distance Learning in Higher Education
Smith, P. (2023). EngageLearnSuccess Model for Distance Learning in Higher Education. University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
There are many distance educational models, but there seems to be a lack of evidence-based models to provide effective teaching and learning. One reason is that higher education institutions need to comprehend the real problems that online learning faces regarding social, teacher presence, and cognitive aspects of producing an in-depth and meaningful learning experience.
Publications In Progress
Doctoral Student’s Disposition Towards Research
Smith, P., Das, A., & Baker, R. (2023). Doctoral Students Disposition Towards Research. University of North Texas, Denton, TX. (IRB-approved, collecting data)
Connectedness reports relationships with gender, bullying, and mental health.
Smith, P., & Baker, R. (2023). Connectedness report relationships with gender, bullying, and mental health (literature review, secondary data analysis)
