Sabra E. Brock
Touro College
23 Papers
99 Citations
Sabra E. Brock is an academic researcher from Touro College. The author has contributed to research in topics: Transformative learning & Presentation. The author has an hindex of 7, co-authored 20 publications.
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Papers
Measuring the Importance of Precursor Steps to Transformative Learning
TL;DR: For example, the authors found that the highest incidence of reporting transformative learning was associated with the precursor step of critical reflection, followed by the steps of disorienting dilemmas and trying on new roles.
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Empowering PowerPoint: Slides and Teaching Effectiveness
Sabra E. Brock,Yogini Joglekar +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the possible relationship of the use of PowerPoint slides and teaching effectiveness, in answering the following research questions: 1. What is the relationship, if any, between teaching styles and the use, of PowerPoint Slides in information management classes? 2. Does the number of slides used per hour affect teaching effectiveness? 3. Is the density of slides, as measured in numbers of words and bullet points per slide, a contributor to teaching effectiveness.
Tools for Change: An Examination of Transformative Learning and Its Precursor Steps in Undergraduate Students
TL;DR: In this article, a quantitative study of college students spanning three waves, the 10 theoretical precursor steps of transformational learning did predict its occurrence and the most consistent predictor was the step of reflection.
A Tale of Two Cultures: Cross Cultural Comparison in Learning the Prezi Presentation Software Tool in the US and Norway
Sabra E. Brock,Cornelia Brodahl +1 more
- 01 Jul 2013
TL;DR: Prezi as discussed by the authors proposes to remedy the linear thinking that underlies PowerPoint by creating one canvas and permitting the presenter to zoom in and out as each element is introduced, so that users can move back and forth to display the separate elements and reflect how they fit into a larger context.
A Tale of Two Cultures: Cross Cultural Comparison in Learning the Prezi Presentation Software Tool in the US and Norway.
Sabra E. Brock,Cornelia Brodahl +1 more
- 01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: Prezi as mentioned in this paper proposes to remedy the linear thinking that underlies PowerPoint by creating one canvas and permitting the presenter to zoom in and out as each element is introduced, so that users can move back and forth to display the separate elements and reflect how they fit into a larger context.