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[http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/DSC_9993.JPG] The College of Education and Human Development and the Center for the Well-Being of Military Children and Families welcomed Colonel Cedric Leighton, USAF (Ret.) for "Cyber in Society" on Wednesday, March 30 at the UTSA Downtown Campus. Col. Leighton's talk focused on what “cyber” is, and examined the social impacts and risks of “cyber” on technology and society. To view additional photos from the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1067557996623542.1073741946.411.... Share: [Facebook] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer?url=http://e... [Twitter] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/twitter/offer?url=http://ed... [Email] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/email/offer?url=http://educ... [Print] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/print/offer?url=http://educ... [Favorites] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/favorites/offer?url=http://... COEHDnews [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/coehd_logo_coehdnews.jpg] <http://education.utsa.edu/> UTSA researcher wants to use classical Indian dance to teach schoolchildren geometry<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_researcher_wants_... [Id1] by JESUS CHAVEZ, UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONSPublished: 03/31 Kalpana Iyengar, a lecturer with the UTSA Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching and researcher with the San Antonio Writing Project (SAWP), explores the use of classic Indian dance to teach geometry and other math concepts to Asian Indian-American schoolchildren in a recent study published in the Journal of Fine and Art Studio. Share: [Facebook] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer?url={awards_... [Twitter] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/twitter/offer?url=%7Btitle_... [Email] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/email/offer?url=%7Btitle_pe... [Print] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/print/offer?url=%7Btitle_pe... [Favorites] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/favorites/offer?url=%7Btitl... OIT and Advising Staff Present Sessions at SXSWedu<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/oit_and_advising_staff_... [Swsw.educollage] by NICOLE DUFF, UTSA OITPublished: 03/29 Several UTSA staff members traveled to Austin for the 30th annual SXSWedu conference. Assistant Vice Provost for Information Technology and COEHD alumna Dr. Vanessa Hammler Kenon and Executive Director of Advising Barbara Smith attended the educational conference, along with members of the UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) team, including Telecommunications Manager Mary-Margaret Echevarria and Communications Specialists Dr. Delia Swiger and Nicole Duff. Share: [Facebook] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer?url={awards_... 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Share: [Facebook] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/facebook/offer?url={awards_... [Twitter] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/twitter/offer?url=%7Btitle_... [Email] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/email/offer?url=%7Btitle_pe... [Print] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/print/offer?url=%7Btitle_pe... [Favorites] <https://api.addthis.com/oexchange/0.8/forward/favorites/offer?url=%7Btitl... Events Calendar APR 02 Core Subjects EC-6 Review Session<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/core_subjects_ec_6_rev... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - Main Building 0.106 APR 02 Writing Workshop: Paraphrasing and Quoting<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/writing_workshop_parap... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - Main Building 2.220 APR 05 Master of Arts in Education Information Session<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/master_of_arts_in_educ... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - Main Building, Room 0.410 APR 09 Writing Workshop: Sentence Structure<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/writing_workshop_sen... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - Main Building 2.220 APR 16 Writing Workshop: APA and Literature Review<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/writing_workshop_apa_an... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Main Campus - Main Building 2.220 APR 30 Graduate Studies Open House<http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/graduate_studies_open_ho... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/clock.png] 9:30 a.m. [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/globe_earth.png] Downtown Campus - Frio Street Building, Ground Floor External News [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/EXTERNAL.jpg] <http://education.utsa.edu/> A Radical Way of Unleashing a Generation of Geniuses<http://www.wired.com/2013/10/free-thinkers/?__scoop_post=d01e... by JOSHUA DAVIS, Wired | 03/30 These students in Matamoros, Mexico, didn't have reliable Internet access, steady electricity, or much hope—until a radical new teaching method unlocked their potential NFL acknowledges CTE link with football. Now what?<http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/15/health/nfl-cte-link/index.html... by Jill Martin, CNN | 03/30 For the first time, the National Football League has publicly acknowledged a connection between football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the brain disorder better known as CTE. Want to Expand Your Reach? Effective Social Outreach Strategies for 11 Different Industries<http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-traction-variables... by Lindsay Kolowich , hubspot.com | 03/30 For this analysis, content about education came from high-engagement sites like TED.com, Scientific American, Lifehacker, National Geographic, About.com, and WikiHow; and mid- to low-engagement sites like Scholastic, HowStuffWorks, eHow, DIY Network, and Ask.com. How to Get More Followers, Fans, and Likes to Increase Your Social Reach<http://blog.hubspot.stfi.re/blog/tabid/6307/bid/27094/8-Guaranteed-Ways-to-Increase-Social-Media-Reach.aspx?sf=wrzrgp&__scoop_post=0072b370-ed03-11e5-8d35-001018304b75&__scoop_topic=4364025#__scoop_post=0072b370-ed03-11e5-8d35-001018304b75&__scoop_topic=4364025> by Lindsay Kolowich, hubspot.com | 03/30 In order to make social media an effective lead generation machine, you first need to generate a following. This means fans and followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and your other social media accounts. Most Grads Say College Taught Them Few Critical Thinking Skills<http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/270077?__scoop_post=2eb06ac... by William Craig , www.entrepreneur.com | 03/30 One of the core purposes, if not the core purpose, of college is to give students the knowledge to be successful in their careers. However, a recent study from the University of Washington finds that many college students have to adapt their critical thinking skills after graduation in order to benefit from them in their professional lives. Furthermore, less than one-third (only 27 percent) of graduates said their education taught them how to develop and ask their own questions. Education researchers blast Common Core standards, urge ban on hi<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/03/16/educ... by Valerie Strauss, The Washington Post | 03/30 More than 100 education researchers in California have joined in a call for an end to high-stakes testing, saying that there is no “compelling” evidence to support the idea that the Common Core State Standards will improve the quality of education for children or close the achievement gap, and that Common Core assessments lack “validity, reliability and fairness.” Students of Color Are Much More Likely to Attend Schools Where Most of Their Peers Are Poor<http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/02/concentratio... by JANIE BOSCHMA AND RONALD BROWNSTEIN , The Atlantic | 03/30 An exclusive analysis uncovers that students of color in the largest 100 cities in the United States are much more likely to attend schools where most of their peers are poor or low-income. 4 Tips for Families Navigating College Financial Aid Amid Divorce<http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-colle... by Anna Bahney, US News & World Report | 03/30 Divorced parents say to prepare early for difficult conversations about paying for college. Families only need to share the financial information of the custodial parent on the FAFSA. Oversharing can cause students to miss out on money. 14 Reasons You’re Always Tired<http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20818045,00.html?__scoop... by Linda Melone, Health Magazine | 03/30 Lack of sleep isn't the only thing sapping your energy. Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore. Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step. Simple Blood Test May Detect Evidence of Concussion A Week After Injury<http://neurosciencenews.com/concussion-blood-test-3930/> by Staff Writer, NEUROSCIENCE NEWS | 03/30 Biomarker released by the brain during injury found to stay in the bloodstream for 7 days. Researchers at Orlando Health detected evidence of concussions in patients up to 7 days after their injury using a simple blood test, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology. The discovery could greatly expand the window for diagnosing concussions, especially in patients who experience a delayed onset of symptoms. 5 items to have on you so you can always study on-the-go<http://college.usatoday.com/2016/03/29/5-items-to-have-on-yo... by Varsity Tutors, USA Today College | 03/30 There’s no debating the fact that the life of a college student is busy. Between running from class to class, attending club meetings, team practices and get-togethers with friends, it can seem like you’re in constant motion. Software Flags ‘Suicidal’ Students, Presenting Privacy Dilemma<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/03/28/470840270/when-schoo... by ANYA KAMENETZ, NPR Ed | 03/30 School administrators increasingly have the power to track students' Web browsing on school-issued laptops, even when the students are at home. The implications are complicated. A Path ‘To Debt Relief’ For Defrauded Corinthian Students<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/03/25/471755196/a-path-to... by ANYA KAMENETZ, KIRK CARAPEZZA, | 03/30 The Department of Education announcement may make it easier for students to get their money back. Two Days Inside A Classroom For Young Offenders<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/03/29/465700118/two-days... by ELISSA NADWORNY, | 03/30 Lisa Elder teaches about manners, laundry and a good handshake at a juvenile facility in Vermont. In African-American Communities, Growing Interest In Home-Schooling<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/03/30/468144241/in-... by GABRIELLE EMANUEL, NPR Ed | 03/30 When it comes to teaching their children at home, African-Americans often cite different reasons than white families. Reports: STAAR glitch making some students lose their answers<http://www.statesman.com/news/news/reports-staar-glitch-making... by Julie Chang, Austin American-Statesman‎ | 03/30 An apparent computer glitch Tuesday has resulted in some Texas students losing all their answers to the STAAR tests. In protest, parents keep students home during STAAR test days<https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&s... by , KTRK-TV‎ | 03/30 Hundreds of local parents are protesting standardized tests by having their children opt out of the STAAR exams. This year, over 500 parents are choosing to have their kids skip the exams and skip school. Instead they're having their kids attend an "Opt Out Academy." Texas Behind in Preparing Kids for College, Panel Told<http://www.texastribune.org/2016/03/29/senators-tackle-college-re... by Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune | 03/30 Texas lags most other states in preparing high schoolers for college and needs to update its readiness standards, Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Raymund Paredes told state senators at a hearing on Tuesday At Schools Just Miles Apart, a World of Contrast in Paths to College<http://apps.texastribune.org/price-of-admission/tale-of-two-hi... by atthew Watkins, Neena Satija and Becca Aaronson, The Texas Tribune | 03/30 The Top 10 Percent Rule aims to give all public Texas high school students an equal shot at getting into the state's top public universities. But as two Dallas-area schools illustrate, promising a student a spot in a top university doesn’t promise that he or she will go. This story is part of the Tribune's "Price of Admission" series. Publications Respiratory modulation of human autonomic function on Earth.<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> Journal of Physiology William Cooke | Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition Eckberg DL, Cooke WH, Diedrich A, Biaggioni I, Buckey JC Jr, Pawelczyk JA, Ertl AC, Cox JF, Kuusela TA, Tahvanainen KU, Mano T, Iwase S, Baisch FJ, Levine BD, Adams-Huet B, Robertson D, Blomqvist CG (2016). Respiratory modulation of human autonomic function on Earth. Journal of Physiology. doi: 10.1113/JP271654 Respiratory modulation of human autonomic function. Long-term neuroplasticity in space.<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> Journal of Physiology William Cooke | Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition Eckberg DL, Diedrich A, Cooke WH, Biaggioni I, Buckey JC Jr, Pawelczyk JA, Ertl AC, Cox JF, Kuusela TA, Tahvanainen KU, Mano T, Iwase S, Baisch FJ, Levine BD, Adams-Huet B, Robertson D, Blomqvist CG (2016). Respiratory modulation of human autonomic function. Long-term neuroplasticity in space. Journal of Physiology. doi: 10.1113/JP271656 Research Awards & Submittals Journal for Literacy Research<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> Journal for Literacy Research Awarded: $78,226 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI: Misty Sailors Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: Miriam Martinez, Dennis Davis, Logan Manning Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching San Antonio Science and Mathematics Collaborative<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Awarded: $175,000 Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching PI: Emily Bonner Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: Betty Travis Other Academics Teen Project Evaluation<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Awarded: $40,000 Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition PI: Erica Sosa Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: Sara Oswalt Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition The Intersection of Language Awareness and Ideology among In-service Teachers of Emerging Bilinguals<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> UTSA VP for Research -INTRA Submitted: $5,000 Bicultural-Bilingual Studies PI: Kristen Lindahl Bicultural-Bilingual Studies CI: Kathryn Henderson Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Pilot Program<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> St. Lukes Health Ministries Submitted: $45,252 Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition PI: Meizi He Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: The Impact of Service Learning Pedagogy on Student Counselors’ Attitudes about Program Evaluation…<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> UTSA VP for Research -INTRA Submitted: $5,000 Counselling PI: Jessica Lloyd-Hazlett Counselling CI: Obesity Prevention in Head Start: The Miranos! Program<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> National Institutes of Health Submitted: $3,620,587 Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition PI: Zenong Yin Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: Meizi He; Erica Sosa; Deborah Parra-Medina Other Academics Project Behave<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> UTSA VP for Research - GREAT Submitted: $20,000 Educational Psychology PI: Leslie Neely Educational Psychology CI: Improving Protein Intake in Older Adults to Combat Sarcopenic Obesity<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> UTSA VP for Research- GREAT Submitted: $19,999 Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition PI: Sarah Ullevig Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: Krystle Zuniga Other Academics Higher Education Symposium<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> UT Austin Greater Texas Foundation Sub award proposal Submitted: $1,611 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PI: Gerry Dizinno Educational Leadership and Policy Studies CI: University of Texas Adult Clinical Center<http://education.utsa.edu/news/2015_COEHDnews_Resp2/> UT-Medical Branch- Galveston NIH U01 sub award Submitted: $503,668 Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition PI: Donovan Fogt Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: CONTACT US College of Education and Human Development One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 education.utsa.edu<http://education.utsa.edu/> <http://education.utsa.edu/> Jo Ann Jones<mailto:Joann.Jones@utsa.edu> COEHDnews Editor/Writer T: 210.458.4486 Byron Spencer<mailto:byron.spencer@utsa.edu> COEHDnews Editor T: 210.458.7396 Jesus Chavez<mailto:Jesus.chavez@utsa.edu> University Communications Media Relations T: 210.458.4937