PRESENTATIONS
International Conference Presentations
Unal A. & Unal, Z. (2025, May 19-23). Investigating Teachers' Perceptions and Preparedness for Artificial Intelligence Integration: Implications for Professional Development and Educational Practice. [Roundtable] The annual meeting of The EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference (EdMedia) Online Conference
Unal, Z. (2025, May 19-23). Exploring AI in Education: Practical Tools and Strategies for Teachers and Researchers . [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference (EdMedia) Online Conference
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2025, May 19-23). Streamlining Tenure and Promotion Documentation: Design and Usability Assessment of the CVFolder Digital Platform. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference (EdMedia) Online Conference
Unal, A. & Unal Z. (2025, April 23-27). Evaluating Teacher Preparedness for AI in K-12 Classrooms. [Poster session] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Denver, Colorado, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, March 17-21). The Impact of Professional Development on K-12 Educators' AI Integration: A Mixed-Methods Study of Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Implementation. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z., Berson, I. & Berson M. (2025, March 17-21). A Hands-On Workshop on AI in Education for Faculty and Researchers. [Workshop] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024, September 25-26). Optimizing Academic Portfolio Management: A Comprehensive Usability Study of the CV Folder Web Application. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Conference Online Conference
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024, July 01-05). Leveraging AI in Preservice Teacher Education: A Comparative Analysis of Classroom Management and Student Satisfaction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Conference Brussels, Belgium
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024, April 04-05). The Relationship Among Placement Variety, Internship Performance, and Student and Employer Satisfaction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The AAQEP Quality Assurance Symposium Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024, March 25-29). Enhancing Preservice Teacher Education through AI Tools: A Comparative Study in Classroom Management & Course Satisfaction. [Poster session] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024, March 25-29). The Future of Faculty Portfolios: Digital Strategies for Tenure and Promotion Success. [Workshop] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Online Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z., Unal A., Bodur, Y., & Sampson, M. R. (2023, April 13-16). Is Placement Variety Really Important? Investigating the Relationship Between Placement Variety, Internship Performance and Employer Satisfaction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unal, Z. (2022, October 05-06). Learning to Prepare a Digital Dossier for Annual Review, Promotion and Tenure. [Workshop] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE Interactive) Online Conference Online Conference New York, New York, United States
Unal, Z. (2022, June 20-23). Building Your Own Online Faculty Dossier for Annual Reviews and Tenure & Promotion with The Use of a New Online CV Folder System. [Workshop] The annual meeting of The EdMedia + Innovate Learning International Conference (EdMedia) Online Conference New York, New York, United States
Unal, Z., Unal A., Bodur, Y., & Sampson, M. R. (2022, April 22-25). Variety in the Field Schools: Why Representation Matters. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) San Diego, California, United States
Unal, Z. (2022, April 11-15). Design and Implementation of An Online CV Dossier System That Works for Faculty Members & Administration. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Online Conference Online Conference
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2021, October 18-19). Building a Reliable Rubric for Preservice and Inservice Teachers to Evaluate Flipped Classroom Lesson Design. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Online Conference
Unal, Z., Unal, A (2021, April 08-12). Preparing preservice teachers for inclusive classrooms [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Online Conference
Unal, Z., Unal A., Bodur, Y., & Sampson, M. R. (2021, April 08-12). Does Placement Variety Really Matter? Using Placement Variety for Program Improvement and Decision Making. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Online Conference
Unal, Z. & Unal A. (2020, April 15-19). Preparing Preservice Teachers for Classroom Management With the Use of Online Case-Based Instruction Strategies. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Online Conference
Unal, Z., Unal A., Bodur, Y., & Sampson, M. R. (2020, April 15-19). How a Teacher Education Institution Tracked and Used Field Placement Demographic Data for Program Improvement and Decision Making. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Online Conference
Unal, Z. & Unal A. (2020, February 03-06). Preservice Teachers Placement Variety Data for Program Improvement and Decision Making. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Unal, Z., Unal A. & Sampson, M. (2019, June 24-28). Preservice and inservice teachers' beliefs about parental involvement and their selection of parental involvement strategies. [Paper presentation] EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands
Unal, Z., Unal A. & Sampson, M. (2019, June 24-28). Inservice teachers' beliefs about classroom assessment and their selection of classroom assessment strategies. [Paper presentation] EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2019, April 08-12). An examination of K-12 teachers' assessment beliefs and practices in relation to years of teaching experience. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Toronto, Canada
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2019, March 04-07). Middle School Teachers' Experiences in Using Flipped Classroom Model. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z., Unal A. & Bodur, Y. (2018, June 25-29). An Online Experiment of Using Case Studies and Scenarios to Teach Preservice Teachers About the Code of Ethics. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands
Unal, A., Unal Z. & Bodur, Y. (2018, June 25-29). Using Technology to Support Common Core Based Close Reading Strategy: Preservice Teachers' Experiences with the Use of New Online Platform. [Paper presentation] EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2018, April 09-13). Using Case-Based Instruction Strategies in Preparing Preservice Teachers for Classroom Management Research. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) New York, New York, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2017, October 16-20). Linking Theory to Practice: Using Online Cases To Prepare Preservice Teachers To Work with Parents. [Paper presentation] The Annual Meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (E-LEARN). Vancouver, Canada
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2017, October 16-20). ApplicatiÂon of Scenario-Based Instruction in Classroom ManagemenÂt. [Paper presentation] The Annual Meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (E-LEARN). Vancouver, Canada
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y (2017, October 16-20). An Online Experiment of Using Case Studies and Scenarios to Teach Preservice Teachers About Classroom Assessment. [Paper presentation] The Annual Meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (E-LEARN). Vancouver, Canada
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2017, April 03-07). Investigating and Comparing the Effectiveness of Three Different Case-Based Instruction Strategies in Classroom Management. . [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) San Antonio, Texas, United States
Unal, A., Unal, Z. & Bodur, Y. (2017, April 03-07). Flipped Classroom Strategy: A Study of Student Performance, Perceptions and Teacher Satisfaction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) San Antonio, Texas, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2017, April 03-07). Using Online Case Studies to Prepare Preservice Teachers Working with Parents. What Would You Do in This Situation? [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) San Antonio, Texas, United States
Unal, Z. (2017, March 13-16). Reporting and Using Internship Placement Variety Data for Decision Making. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Association Conference (CAEP) St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Unal, Z. (2016, September 12-16). Tracking Preservice Teachers' Experiences Working with Various Students in P-12 Schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Association Conference (CAEP) Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Unal, Z., Bodur, Y. & Unal, A. (2016, April 18-22). Introducing and Integrating Parental Involvement Case Studies into Pre-Service Teacher Training Programs. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Unal, Z., Bodur, Y. & Unal, A. (2016, April 18-22). Introducing and Integrating Common Core State Standards (CCSS) into Pre-Service Teacher Training Programs. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2016, March 07-11). Investigating and Comparing the Impact of Two Strategies (Lesson Design with MS Word and Online Tool) Used for Improving Inservice Teachers' Knowledge, Skills, and Practices on Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Savannah, Georgia, United States
Unal, A., Unal, Z. & Bodur, Y. (2016, March 07-11). Case Studies to Deepen Understanding and Enhance Parental Involvement Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Training Programs. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Savannah, Georgia, United States
Unal, A., Unal, Z. & Bodur, Y. (2016, March 07-11). Teaching Assessment with Technology-Based Case Studies and Scenarios. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Savannah, Georgia, United States
Unal, Z. (2015, April 06-10). Tracking Teacher Education Candidates' Field Placements in Different Schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unal, Z. (2015, April 06-10). Preparing Preservice Teachers to Build Online Reading Lessons Aligned with Common Core Standards Utilizing Close Reading Strategy. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Bodur, Y., Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2015, March 16-20). Using Online Case Studies to Contextualize Demographic Issues: Analysis of Student Responses to Case Studies. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, A., Drawdy, K. & Unal, Z. (2015, March 16-20). Implementing Assessment Case Studies in Teacher Education with the Aid of Web Technology. . [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2015, March 16-20). Designing Common Core Close Reading Lessons with a New Online Tool. . [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2015, March 16-20). Scenario-Based Approach for Teaching Parental Involvement to Preservice Teachers. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2014, April 17-21). Guiding Preservice Teachers to Think Critically Using Case Studies. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2014, April 17-21). Students Matter: Student Perceptions on Quality Matters Rubric. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2014, March 10-14). Implementing Classroom Management Case Studies in Teacher Education with the Aid of Web Technology. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2013, April 15-19). Using Mobile Devices in Higher Education: Mobile Access to Online Course Materials. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) San Francisco, California, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2013, April 15-19). Preservice Teachers' Perspectives on Online Course Design using Quality Matters Rubric. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) San Francisco, California, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2013, March 25-29). The Student Perspective on Application of Quality Matters Rubric on Online Course. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y (2013, March 25-29). Online Database for Tracking Preservice Teachers' Experiences Working with Various Students in P-12 Schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Bodur, Y. & Unal, Z. (2013, March 25-29). An Online Tool for Case Studies for Multicultural Teacher Education: Teacherserver.com. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Vanover, C., Roy, G., Unal, Z., Fueyo, V. & Vahey, P. (2012, July 16-18). The SunBay Digital Mathematics Project: An Infrastructural and Capacity-Based Approach to Improving Mathematics Teaching and Learning at Scale. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2012). Sydney, Australia
Unal, Z., Bodur, Y. & Unal, A. (2012, March 12-15). Extending Distance Learning Courses for Mobile Internet Users: The Case Study of Mobile Moodle. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Austin, Texas, United States
Unal, Z., Bodur, Y. & Unal, A. (2012, March 12-15). Designing and Testing a Reliable WebQuest Evaluation Rubric. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) Austin, Texas, United States
Roy, G., Vanover, C., Unal, Z., Fueyo, V., Collier, N.& Vahey, P. (2011, July 13-15). Designing Sustainable Mathematics Reform: Findings from the SunBay Pilot Study. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of International Conference on Computer Supported Learning (CSCL). Hong Kong, China
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2011, April 25-29). An Online Survey of Advantages and Disadvantages of Using WebQuests in Classroom Instruction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2011, April 25-29). Do "Years of Experience" and "Gender" of Teachers Play an Important Role in Elementary School Teachers' Classroom Management Approaches? [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2011, April 25-29). Investigating an alternative Web-based Course Management System for an Educational Technology Course. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, October 11-14). Establishing Communication with Parents Using Zunal Teacher Websites for Promoting Parental Involvement. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (E-LEARN) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, October 11-14). Exploring Preservice Teachers' Satisfaction with Online Teaching and Learning Tools: Blackboard vs. Moodle? [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (E-LEARN) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Leung, C. (2010, October 11-14). Identifying Preservice and Inservice Teachers' Conceptions of Using WebQuests for Classroom Instruction via ZUNAL WebQuest Maker. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (E-LEARN) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, June 08-11). Using Zunal.Net to Create Classroom Websites for Promoting Parental Involvement. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE) Denver, Colorado, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2010, April 05-09). A Capstone Experience for Preservice Teachers: Building an Online Portfolio with ZUNAL. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). Denver, Colorado, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, April 05-09). The Perceptions of Preservice Teachers on the Use of Concept Maps to Organize Their Curriculum Content Knowledge in Elementary Schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). Denver, Colorado, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, April 05-09). Impacts of Years of Teaching Experience on Teachers' Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Classroom Management Style. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). Denver, Colorado, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, March 01-04). Preservice and In-service Teachers' Attitudes Toward WebQuests as a Method of Classroom Instruction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) San Diego, California, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, March 01-04). Development of Shareware Online Portfolio System for Preservice Teachers. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) San Diego, California, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010, March 01-04). A Comparison of BlackBoard and Moodle for the Teaching and Learning of Educational Technology Courses. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) San Diego, California, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2009, April 13-17). Using a Free and Simple Web-Based Service (zWebQuest) to encourage the Use of WebQuests in Teacher Education. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). San Diego, California, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2009, March 16-20). Introducing WebQuests to Preservice Teachers during Online Courses via Free and Simple to Use Web Service, ZUNAL. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2009, March 16-20). Preservice Teachers' Perspectives on the Development of Electronic Portfolios using zPortfolio System. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2009, March 16-20). Measuring the Preservice Teachers' Satisfaction with the use of Moodle Learning Management System during Online Educational Technology Course. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Uludag, A. & Unal, Z. (2008, March 24-28). Opinions of Preservice Teachers on Creating and Using Concept Maps in Elementary Schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). New York, New York, United States
Uludag, A. & Unal, Z. (2008, March 24-28). Technology implementation attitudes in K-8 schools in Turkey. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). New York, New York, United States
Unal, Z. & Uludag, A. (2008, March 24-28). Connecting Parent & Teachers. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). New York, New York, United States
Unal, Z. (2008, March 10-14). How Learning, Assessment and Employment Portfolio integrated into one system? [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z. (2008, March 10-14). Addressing Issues and Problems to Increase Users' Motivation and Completion Rate of Student WebQuests with InstantWebQuest. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unal, Z. (2007, April 02-06). Using Social Learning Styles Preferences Data to Transfer from Classroom to Online. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unal, Z. (2007, April 02-06). Breaking the Classroom Walls with Teacher Websites. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unal, Z. & Uludag, A. (2007, April 02-06). Beginning and Experienced Teachers' Perceptions of Classroom Management Beliefs and Practices in Elementary Schools in Turkey. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unal, Z. (2007, March 05-09). Adjusting Learning Styles and Instructional Preferences for Online Courses. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). San Antonio, Texas, United States
Unal, Z. (2007, March 05-09). Reporting the Teacher and Student Feedbacks on the use of InstantWebQuest after Three Years. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). San Antonio, Texas, United States
Unal, Z. (2007, March 05-09). Designing Teacher Websites with the Guidance of Parents. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). San Antonio, Texas, United States
Unal, Z. (2006, April 03-07). Comparing Transition from Traditional to Virtual Classroom. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA). San Francisco, California, United States
Unal, Z. (2005, May 09-12). A Web Based Application for Educators: Creating and Publishing Professional WebQuests on the Web. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WIST) Miami, Florida, United States
Unal, Z., & Uludag, A. (2005, January 10-14). Endorsing Florida Reading & Reading Related Teachers Through Reading Professional Development Program Courses. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Hawaii International Conference on Education (WEBIST). Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Unal, Z., & Uludag, A. (2005, January 10-14). A Comparative Study on Learning Outcomes of Web based vs. Classroom Based Instruction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Hawaii International Conference on Education (WEBIST). Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
National, Regional and Local Conference Presentations
Unal, Z. & Schneider, J. (2025, October 13-15). Talk to Your Canvas LMS: Using AI to Monitor Your Canvas Courses for Reducing Dropouts and Perfecting Courses. [Poster session] The annual meeting of CyberBay Tampa, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2025, February 20-21). Digital Solutions for Faculty Dossiers: A User-Centered Evaluation of CVFolder. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA 2025) Conference Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2025, February 20-21). Integrating AI in Education: A Mixed-Methods Study on Teacher Adoption, Usage, and Impact on Learning. [Roundtable] The annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA 2025) Conference Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Unal, Z. & Arthur, S. (2024, October 25) Exploring AI Tool Adoption in K-12 Settings: Insights from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. [Poster session] The annual meeting of The USF AIX 2024 Symposium Tampa, Florida, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2024, February 08-09). Perceptions of K-12 Teachers Regarding the Interaction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Relation to Their Teaching Experience. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Clearwater, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2023, February 09-10). Comparison of Preservice Teachers' Experiences and Perceptions of Flipped Classroom Lesson Design Using Traditional Upload Method vs. Online Design Platform. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2022, February 03-04). Helping Preservice Teachers Learn About Code of Ethics Through Case Studies. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Clearwater, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2022, February 03-04). Designing Flipped Classroom Lessons with The Use of a Reliable Evaluation Rubric. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Clearwater, Florida, United States
Unal, A., Unal, Z. & Bodur, Y. (2022, February 02-04). Teachers' perception of their ability to implement differentiated instruction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Clearwater, Florida, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z (2021, October 08-09). K-5 Teachers’ Understanding and Implementation of Differentiated Instruction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA) Online Conference
Unal, A. & Unal, Z (2021, February 18-19). KÂ-5 teachers' perceptions of differentiated instruction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Online Conference
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2020, October 05-08). Perspectives of Teachers on Parental Involvement in Elementary Schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA). Macon, Georgia, United States
Unal, A., Unal, Z., & Bodur, Y. (2020, February 10-13). CompaÂring beginning and experienced teachers' self-assessment of their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK). [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2020, February 10-13). PrepaÂrinÂg teachers for different school contexts - An online tool for calculating school demographics for field placements. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2020, February 10-13). ExamiÂning the professional development needs of K-12 teachers in Florida. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA) Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2019, November 18-21). Assessing the professional development needs of K-12 Teachers. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2019, November 18-21). Ensuring the Variety of Student Teacher Placement. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2019, October 01-04). ExaminÂing the K-12 Teachers Professional Development Needs Assessment. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA). Macon, Georgia, United States
Bodur, Y., Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2019, February 04-07). Online Case Studies and Their Impact on Changing Conceptions of Culturally Responsive Teaching. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2019, February 04-07). A comparison of preservice, beginning and experienced teachers' perspectives on parental involvement and their effort to involve parents as volunteers in the school building in elementary schools. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2019, February 04-07). Comparing beginning and experienced teachers' beliefs and practices on classroom assessment. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2019, February 04-07). Using flipped classroom in middle schools: Teachers' perceptions. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2018, October 02-04). An examination of K-12 teachers' assessment beliefs and practices in relation to years of teaching experience. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA). Macon, Georgia, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2018, October 02-04). Middle school teachers' views on flipped classroom. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA). Macon, Georgia, United States
Bodur, Y., Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2018, February 05-08). Online discussion of demographic cases: Patterns in student responses. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Clearwater, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2017, February 13-16). Case-Based Instruction Strategies in Classroom Management. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Richmond, Virginia, United States
Bodur, Y., Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2017, February 13-16). Different Forms of Online Case Study Discussions and Their Impact on Multicultural Awareness and Efficacy. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Richmond, Virginia, United States
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2017, February 13-16). Inservice Teachers' Beliefs and Practices on Assessment. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Richmond, Virginia, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2017, February 13-16). Tracking Internship Placement Variety with School Demographic Index. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Richmond, Virginia, United States
Unal, Z. (2016, February 15-18). Flipped Classroom Strategy: A Study of Student Performance, Perceptions and Teacher Satisfaction. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Unal, Z. (2016, February 15-18). Using online case studies to teach codes of conduct and ethical dilemmas in teacher education. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2015, February 09-12). ImplemeÂnting Parental Involvement Online Case Studies in Preservice Teachers' Education. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Sarasota, Florida, United States
Roy, G., Fueyo, V., Vanover, C., Unal, Z. & Vahey, P. (2012, October 15-17). A Public-Private Collaboration for Improving Middle Grades Mathematics. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The School Science and Mathematics Association Conference (SSMA) Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Roy, G., Fueyo, V., Vanover, C., Unal, Z. & Vahey, P. (2012, October 15-17). Supporting Middle School Mathematics Teachers: A Curricular Activity System used in an Urban School District. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The School Science and Mathematics Association Conference (SSMA) Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Fueyo, V., Weitman, C. J., Piechura, K., Giordano, V., Frye, B. & Unal, Z. (2012, February 13-16). How Three Institutions Came Together to Create One Assessment System. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators Conference (SRATE). Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Bodur, Y., Gilpin, L. & Unal, Z. (2012, February 13-16). Analysis of Multicultural Awareness and Past School Experiences. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The Easter Educational Research Association (EERA). Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Vanover, C., Roy, G., Unal, Z., Fueyo, V., Holderness, S. & Vahey, P. (2011, February 07-09). SunBay Data Consultation. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of Ethnography in Education Research Forum (EERF). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Unal, Z. (2005, January 03-05). A Case Study on the Delivery, Financing, and Assessment of Professional Development in Education. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The College Teaching & Learning Conference (TLC). Orlando, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2004, April 19-21). Endorsing Florida Reading and Reading Related Teachers Through Reading Professional Development Program Courses. [Paper presentation] The annual meeting of The College Teaching & Learning Conference (TLC). Orlando, Florida, United States
Invited Talks
Unal, Z. (2025, November 15) Integrating AI into Canvas to Support Teaching in Online and Hybrid Settings. [Paper presentation] AI Teacher Workshop By Sunshine State TESOL of Florida Sarasota, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. & Franco, Y. (2025, November 15) TeacherServer in Action: A Hands-On Workshop on the Privacy-First AI Platform for Teachers. [Keynote address] AI Teacher Workshop By Sunshine State TESOL of Florida Sarasota, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, November 08) TeacherServer in Action: A Hands-On Workshop on the Privacy-First AI Platform for Teachers. [Workshop] AI Teacher Workshop By Education Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, September 19) Embracing AI in the Classroom. [Keynote address] Discover Academy School Clearwater, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, August 04) Your New Assistant: AI to Support Science Teachers Beyond the Classroom. [Workshop] Connect-Ed Science Festival PSD 2025 - (9-12 Scdience) Hillsborough, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, July 10) TeacherServer: USF's Privacy-First AI Platform for Teachers' Work Outside of the Classroom. [Keynote address] AI in K-12 Summit Tampa, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, July 09) Smarter, Not Harder: Unlocking AI's Potential with TeacherServer. [Workshop] Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2) Conference Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, May 17) Putting AI Theory into Practice: How TeacherServer Helps Teachers Use Secure, Useful Tools. [Special Session] Wipro Event at the University of South Florida Tampa, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, March 25) How AI Can Help K-12 Special Education Teachers Support Students with Different Learning Needs. [Special Session] Seminar in Artificial Intelligence at University of South Florida Tampa, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, March 14) Making AI Work for You: Support Strategies for Everyday Teaching. [Special Session] Sarasota County Schools District Leadership Visit to USF Sarasota-Manatee Education Collaboration Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, March 14) Encouraging and Supporting Teachers in Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning. [Special Session] Sarasota County Schools Executives on Cybersecurity and AI at USF Sarasota Sarasota, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, February 28) The Benefits and Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching & Learning. [Special Session] The USF College of Arts and Sciences Council of Chairs and Directors Tampa, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, February 12) TeacherServer AI Platform: A University of South Florida Resource for Teachers and Parents. [Special Session] The Deans Advisory Council Meeting at USF St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
Unal, Z. (2025, January 21) Helping Preservice Teachers Use AI Inside and Outside the Classroom. [Special Session] The SunCoast Area Teacher Training Leadership Program (SCATT) by the USFCOE Tampa, Florida, United States
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