Kara Dawson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3828378 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kara Dawson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kara |
| FAMILY NAME | Dawson |
| SIGNATURE | DAWSON K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Florida |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1855-0719 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
An Examination of Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions of Personal Mental Health and the Recognition and Referral of Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health challenge in adolescents. Teachers have emerged as frontline referral agents for students in emotional distress. However, teachers do not consistently identify and refer anxious students for services. Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior posits that attitudes predict behavior, which provides a useful framework for this issue. Using vignettes, the current study examined the relationship…
Toward guidance and principled values on the ethical, responsible, and transparent use of GenAI in the educational research process
As technology continues to shape our interactions with the world around us, the advent of advanced generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models, such as ChatGPT, has presented us with potentia
Exploring the relationships among adolescent students’ metacognitive awareness and social media use on predicting and explaining incidental information literacy
How do gestural interactions support visuospatial cognition in STEM learning
Existing literature shows that touchscreen devices can support learning of visuospatially rich STEM content. However, the mechanisms by which touchscreen devices support cognition in learning remains unclear. This study examined how gestural interactions afforded by touchscreen devices support visuospatial cognition in STEM learning by comparing touch‐based gestural input with mouse input. This quasi‐experimental study was conducted during the im…
An Asynchronous Online Professional Development for Enhancing Elementary Cybersecurity and Cryptology Education in Informal Learning Environments
Using a comic book to engage students in a cryptology and cybersecurity curriculum
This article describes the use of a comic book to anchor a cryptology and cybersecurity curriculum for upper elementary students. Perceptions about the comic book from 138 students across 11 afterschool programs were examined using survey, classroom observation, and interviews. Data analysis revealed that the comic book created a “macrocontext” to situate learners in an exciting adventure about cryptology and cybersecurity. Students found the cha…
Picturing digital equity in the curriculum
Differences in sense of community and participation between lurkers and posters in informal online education-related communities
Lurking behaviour is very common in online communities, especially in large-scale informal online communities. Lurkers, who make up the majority of community members, are often overlooked by researchers. The aim of this investigation was to explore both lurkers and posters’ participation and sense of community in informal online education-related communities. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was applied. A total of 82 participants c…
Lurkers versus posters
The growth of social media has given rise to many informal online communities. In these communities, people communicate, make connections, exchange information and transfer knowledge without time or location restrictions. The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate both lurkers' and posters' perceptions of learning in Reddit‐based education‐related communities. A mixed‐method approach was used to obtain an overall understanding of ho…
The Intersection of Equity Pedagogy and Technology Integration in Preservice Teacher Education
Teacher education programs play a crucial role in developing teachers’ equity/social justice mindsets and technology integration knowledge and expertise. Scholars have advocated for merging these two areas to support common curricular goals and access unique learning benefits. However, little is known about how equity pedagogy and technology integration intersect in preservice teacher (PST) education. This scoping review aims to expand knowledge …
Hybrid or Online Doctoral Programs in Educational Technology
Three Continua of Online Credibility Strategies Used by Eighth Graders
Analyzing Theories, Conceptual Frameworks, and Research Methods in EdD Dissertations
Predict or describe? How learning analytics dashboard design influences motivation and statistics anxiety in an online statistics course
The influence of task-value scaffolding in a predictive learning analytics dashboard on learners' statistics anxiety, motivation, and performance
Staying on target
The advances in technology to capture and process unprecedented amounts of educational data has boosted the interest in Learning Analytics Dashboard (LAD) applications as a way to provide meaningful visual information to administrators, parents, teachers and learners. Despite the frequent argument that LADs are useful to support target users and their goals to monitor and act upon the information provided, little is known about LADs’ theoretical …
The influence of the multimedia and modality principles on the learning outcomes, satisfaction, and mental effort of college students with and without dyslexia
A Study of Middle School Students’ Online Credibility Assessments
Exploring the influence of teachers' beliefs and 3D printing integrated STEM instruction on students’ STEM motivation
Does visual attention to the instructor in online video affect learning and learner perceptions? An eye-tracking analysis
The impact factor
Using Wikis to Collaboratively Prepare for Qualifying Examinations
Medical students’ and residents’ use of online social networking tools
This study sought to determine if and how 501 medical students and 312 residents are using Facebook at a large university in the Southeastern United States. Results reveal that medical students and residents are using Facebook and about two-thirds of users maintain public profiles. While there is variation in the types of information provide within profiles, many medical students seem unaware of or unconcerned with the possible ramifications of s…
The other side of the LMS
Suggestions for Bottom-up Design of Online Programs
Suggestions for Bottom-up Design of Online Programs
The other side of the LMS
Medical students’ and residents’ use of online social networking tools
This study sought to determine if and how 501 medical students and 312 residents are using Facebook at a large university in the Southeastern United States. Results reveal that medical students and residents are using Facebook and about two-thirds of users maintain public profiles. While there is variation in the types of information provide within profiles, many medical students seem unaware of or unconcerned with the possible ramifications of s…
Using Wikis to Collaboratively Prepare for Qualifying Examinations
The impact factor
Exploring the influence of teachers' beliefs and 3D printing integrated STEM instruction on students’ STEM motivation
Does visual attention to the instructor in online video affect learning and learner perceptions? An eye-tracking analysis
Predict or describe? How learning analytics dashboard design influences motivation and statistics anxiety in an online statistics course
The influence of task-value scaffolding in a predictive learning analytics dashboard on learners' statistics anxiety, motivation, and performance
Staying on target
The advances in technology to capture and process unprecedented amounts of educational data has boosted the interest in Learning Analytics Dashboard (LAD) applications as a way to provide meaningful visual information to administrators, parents, teachers and learners. Despite the frequent argument that LADs are useful to support target users and their goals to monitor and act upon the information provided, little is known about LADs’ theoretical …
The influence of the multimedia and modality principles on the learning outcomes, satisfaction, and mental effort of college students with and without dyslexia
A Study of Middle School Students’ Online Credibility Assessments
Hybrid or Online Doctoral Programs in Educational Technology
Three Continua of Online Credibility Strategies Used by Eighth Graders
Analyzing Theories, Conceptual Frameworks, and Research Methods in EdD Dissertations
Lurkers versus posters
The growth of social media has given rise to many informal online communities. In these communities, people communicate, make connections, exchange information and transfer knowledge without time or location restrictions. The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate both lurkers' and posters' perceptions of learning in Reddit‐based education‐related communities. A mixed‐method approach was used to obtain an overall understanding of ho…
The Intersection of Equity Pedagogy and Technology Integration in Preservice Teacher Education
Teacher education programs play a crucial role in developing teachers’ equity/social justice mindsets and technology integration knowledge and expertise. Scholars have advocated for merging these two areas to support common curricular goals and access unique learning benefits. However, little is known about how equity pedagogy and technology integration intersect in preservice teacher (PST) education. This scoping review aims to expand knowledge …
Using a comic book to engage students in a cryptology and cybersecurity curriculum
This article describes the use of a comic book to anchor a cryptology and cybersecurity curriculum for upper elementary students. Perceptions about the comic book from 138 students across 11 afterschool programs were examined using survey, classroom observation, and interviews. Data analysis revealed that the comic book created a “macrocontext” to situate learners in an exciting adventure about cryptology and cybersecurity. Students found the cha…
Picturing digital equity in the curriculum
Differences in sense of community and participation between lurkers and posters in informal online education-related communities
Lurking behaviour is very common in online communities, especially in large-scale informal online communities. Lurkers, who make up the majority of community members, are often overlooked by researchers. The aim of this investigation was to explore both lurkers and posters’ participation and sense of community in informal online education-related communities. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was applied. A total of 82 participants c…
An Asynchronous Online Professional Development for Enhancing Elementary Cybersecurity and Cryptology Education in Informal Learning Environments
An Examination of Secondary Teachers’ Perceptions of Personal Mental Health and the Recognition and Referral of Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health challenge in adolescents. Teachers have emerged as frontline referral agents for students in emotional distress. However, teachers do not consistently identify and refer anxious students for services. Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior posits that attitudes predict behavior, which provides a useful framework for this issue. Using vignettes, the current study examined the relationship…
Toward guidance and principled values on the ethical, responsible, and transparent use of GenAI in the educational research process
As technology continues to shape our interactions with the world around us, the advent of advanced generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models, such as ChatGPT, has presented us with potentia
Exploring the relationships among adolescent students’ metacognitive awareness and social media use on predicting and explaining incidental information literacy
How do gestural interactions support visuospatial cognition in STEM learning
Existing literature shows that touchscreen devices can support learning of visuospatially rich STEM content. However, the mechanisms by which touchscreen devices support cognition in learning remains unclear. This study examined how gestural interactions afforded by touchscreen devices support visuospatial cognition in STEM learning by comparing touch‐based gestural input with mouse input. This quasi‐experimental study was conducted during the im…
Psychology (19 works) · Computer Science (16 works) · Mathematics education (13 works) · Pedagogy (12 works) · Educational technology (10 works) · Online and Blended Learning (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Engineering (6 works) · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (6 works) · Multimedia (6 works)