PUBLICATIONS
Books
Unal, Z. (2024). The Complete Classroom Management Textbook for Preservice & Inservice Teachers: From Theory to Planning, Practice, and Assessment with Real World Cases. 1 398 Amazon ISBN-13 : 979-8332883569
Unal, Z. (2024). The New Faculty Handbook: Mastering Annual, Mid-Tenure, Tenure & Promotion Evaluations: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Academic Milestones: From Assistant to Full Professor. 1 386 Amazon ISBN-13 : 979-8863188157
Book Chapters
Unal, Z., Unal, A., & Bodur, Y. (2020). Measuring diversity in teacher candidate practicum placements and its relationship to outcomes. In J. Carinci, S. Meyer, C. Jackson. (Eds.), Linking Teacher Preparation Program Design and Implementation to Outcomes for Teachers and Student. 131-151 Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Journal Articles
Unal, Z (2025). Enhancing Educator Engagement with AI: The TeacherServer Experience and Its Impact on Teaching Practices. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators (SRATE) Journal. 34 1 1-10
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2016). 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). Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching (JCMST) 35 4 377-388
Leung, C. & Unal, Z. (2013). Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Instruction with WebQuests: Connecting Literacy and Technology. The Journal of Reading Education 38 2 31-39
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2012). The Impact of Years of Experience on the Classroom Management Approaches of Elementary School Teachers. International Journal of Instruction. 5 2 41-60 ISSN-1694-609X
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2010). Investigating the Correlation Between Gender Of The Teacher And Fathers' Parental Involvement In Elementary Classrooms. Contemporary Issues In Educational Research (CIER). 3 3 1-8 ISSN-1940-5847
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2009). Comparing Beginning and Experienced Teachers' Perceptions of Classroom Management Beliefs and Practices in Elementary Schools in Turkey. The Educational Forum. 73 3 256-273 ISSN-0013-1725
Unal, Z. (2008). Going the Extra Step for Parental Involvement: Connecting Family and School with the Power of Teacher Websites. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. 5 6 43-49 ISSN-1544-0389
Unal, Z. (2005). A Comparative Study On Learning Outcomes Of Web Based Vs. Classroom Based Instruction. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. 2 3 1-5 ISSN-1544-0389
Articles Published in Conference Proceedings
Unal, Z. (2025). Exploring AI in Education: Practical Tools and Strategies for Teachers and Researchers. Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (EdMedia). 445-447 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) https://www.learntechlib.org/p/226179/
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2025). Streamlining Tenure and Promotion Documentation: Design and Usability Assessment of the CVFolder Digital Platform. Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (EdMedia). 60-70 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) https://www.learntechlib.org/p/225619/
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2025). Investigating the Preferences and Challenges of Math/Algebra, Economics, ELA, and Social Studies Teachers in Utilizing AI Tools. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 954-961 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225619/
Unal, Z., Berson, I. & Berson, M. (2025). A Hands-On Workshop on AI in Education for Faculty and Researchers. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 962–969 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225620/
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2025). The Impact of Professional Development on K-12 Educators' AI Integration: A Mixed-Methods Study of Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Implementation. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 356–371 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225539/
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024). Enhancing Preservice Teacher Education through AI Tools: A Comparative Study in Classroom Management & Course Satisfaction. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 666-671 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) 978-1-939797-76-6
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2024). The Future of Faculty Portfolios: Digital Strategies for Tenure and Promotion Success. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 400-406 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) 978-1-939797-76-6
Unal, Z. (2022). Design and Implementation of An Online CV Dossier System That Works for Faculty Members & Administration. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 371-378 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) ISBN 978-1-939797-61-2
Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2021). Building a Reliable Rubric for Preservice and Inservice Teachers to Evaluate Flipped Classroom Lesson Design. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 421-434 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Unal, A., Unal, Z., & Sampson, M. (2019). Preservice and inservice teachers' beliefs about parental involvement and their selection of parental involvement strategies. . ProceedinÂgs of EdMedia + Innovate Learning Conference. 882-888 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Unal, Z., Unal, A., & Bodur, Y. (2018). An Online Experiment of Using Case Studies and Scenarios to Teach Preservice Teachers About the Code of Ethics. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). 1053-1062
Unal, A., Unal, Z., & Bodur, Y. (2018). Using Technology to Support Common Core Based Close Reading Strategy: Preservice Teachers' Experiences with the Use of New Online Platform. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology Conference. 45-52 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. & Bodur, Y. (2016). Case Studies to Deepen Understanding and Enhance Parental Involvement Skills in Pre-Service Teacher Training Programs. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 2394-2401 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Unal, A. & Unal, Z. (2016). 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). Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 1146-1154 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Unal, A., Drawdy, K. & Unal, Z. (2015). Implementing Assessment Case Studies in Teacher Education with the Aid of Web Technology. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 1893-1898 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Bodur, Y., Unal, Z. & Unal, A. (2015). Using Online Case Studies to Contextualize Diversity Issues: Analysis of Student Responses to Case Studies. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 658-663 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Unal, Z., Unal, A. & Bodur, Y. (2014). Implementing Classroom Management Case Studies in Teacher Education with the Aid of Web Technology. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE). 1217-1224 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Book Reviews
Unal, Z. (2010). Book Review. Educational Assessment of Students (6th Edition) Journal of Education Review. 552-557
Unal, Z. (2010). Book Review. Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know (6th Edition) Journal of Education Review. 25-28
Unal, Z. (2009). Book Review. Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation Journal of Education Review. 224-226
Unal, Z. (2009). Book Review. The Bully Solution: A Parent's Guide: Effective and Practical Ways to Empower Your Child and Stop Bullying in Its Tracks Journal of Education Review. 160-161
Unal, Z. (2008). Book Review. Comprehension Assessment: A Classroom Guide Journal of Education Review. 230-232
Unal, Z. (2008). Review of the Digital Geography: Geospatial Technologies in the Social Studies Classroom Journal of Education Review 336-338
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