Organizers:

Christopher C. Klein, Middle Tennessee State University

Session Chairs:

Christopher C. Klein, Middle Tennessee State University

Papers:

"The Case for Skill-Biased Technological Change"
Stuart J. Fowler, Middle Tennessee State University (Contact Author)
Jennifer J. Wilgus, Belmont University

"The Effect of State Funded Merit Scholarships on High School Graduation Rates"
Christopher C. Klein, Middle Tennessee State University (Contact Author)
Elizabeth A. Perry-Sizemore, Randolph College

"A Comparison of the Distribution of Net Benefits for Florida Bright Futures and Georgia HOPE Scholarships"
J. Rody Borg, Jacksonville University (Contact Author)
Mary O. Borg, University of North Florida

"Identifying the Best Buys in U.S. Higher Education"
E. Anton Eff, Middle Tennessee State University
Christopher C. Klein, Middle Tennessee State University (Contact Author)
Reuben Kyle, Middle Tennessee State University

Discussants:

Douglas J. Wakeman, Meredith College
J. Rody Borg, Jacksonville University
Stuart J. Fowler, Middle Tennessee State University
Jennifer J. Wilgus, Belmont University

Organizers:

KimMarie McGoldrick, University of Richmond

Session Chairs:

KimMarie McGoldrick, University of Richmond

Papers:

"The Importance of Learning Objectives in Choosing Pedagogical Practices"
KimMarie McGoldrick, University of Richmond (Contact Author)

"Homework: To Grade or Not to Grade? The Effect of Graded Online Homework on Student Achievement"
Tisha Lin Nakao Emerson, Baylor University
Kimberly Mencken, Baylor University

"The Effects of Undergraduate Research Experiences on Critical Thinking Skills"
Mary O. Borg, University of North Florida
Elizabeth A. Perry-Sizemore, Randolph College

"Using Social Software to Empower Teaching and Learning"
Steven A. Greenlaw, University of Mary Washington (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Robert P. Rebelein, Vassar College
Arthur H. Goldsmith, Washington and Lee University
Kirsten K. Madden, Millersville University

Organizers:

KimMarie McGoldrick, University of Richmond

Session Chairs:

KimMarie McGoldrick, University of Richmond

Papers:

"A Field Trip to the Real World: Environmental Economics and the EPA SO2 Auction"
Lynne Lewis, Bates College (Contact Author)

"Simpsonomics: Teaching Economics Using Episodes from the Television Show 'The Simpsons'"
R. Andrew Luccasen, III, Mississippi State University
M. Kathleen Thomas, Mississippi State University

Discussants:

Tisha Lin Nakao Emerson, Baylor University
Elizabeth A. Perry-Sizemore, Randolph College
Steven A. Greenlaw, University of Mary Washington