Eric Ekholm

Below is a list of my academic publications, other writing, and conference presentations.

Academic & Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Senechal, J., Ekholm, E., Aljudaibi, S., Strawderman, M., & Parthemos, C. (2023). “Balancing the benefits and risks of large language AI models in K12 public schools” - MERC research brief.

  2. Broda, M.D., Ross, E., Sorhagen, N., & Ekholm, E. (2023). Exploring control-value motivational profiles in adolescents. Frontiers in Psychology, 14.

  3. Marrs, S., Zumbrunn, S., & Ekholm, E. (2022). Measuring student perceptions of writing feedback. Current Research in Psychology and Behavioral Science, 3(4).

  4. Zumbrunn, S., Ekholm, E., Broda, M., & Koenka, A.C. (2022). Trajectories of student writing feedback attitudes. Journal of Experimental Education.

  5. Chow, J., Ekholm, E., & Bae, C. (2021). Verbal working memory and attention contributions to child language. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 47(1), 3-13.

  6. Broda, M., Ekholm, E., & Zumbrunn, S. (2020). Predictive nature of teacher-student writing self-regulation discrepancy. Frontline Learning Research, 8(4), 52.

  7. Gellock, J., Ekholm, E., Greenhalgh, G., LeCrom, C., Reina, C., & Kudesia, R. (2019). Women’s lacrosse players’ perceptions of teammate leadership. Journal of Athlete Development and Experience, 1(2), 2.

  8. Zumbrunn, S., Marrs, S., Broda, M., Ekholm, E., Jackson, L., & DeBusk-Lane, M. (2019). Understanding writing enjoyment through mixed methods. AERA Open, 5(2).

  9. Broda, M., Tucker, S., Ekholm, E., Johnson, T., & Liang, Q. (2019). Preschoolers’ subitizing with multi-touch technology. The Journal of Educational Research, 112(2), 211-222.

  10. Ekholm, E. & Chow, J.C. (2018). “Addressing publication bias in educational psychology.” Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 4(4), 425-439.

  11. Broda, M., Ekholm, E., Schneider, B., & Hutton, A. (2018). Teachers’ social networks and college-going practices. SAGE Open.

  12. Chow, J.C., Ekholm, E., & Coleman, H. (2018). Oral language and later behavior problems. School Psychology Quarterly, 33(3), 337-349.

  13. Chow, J.C., & Ekholm, E. (2018). Published vs. unpublished studies effect sizes. Educational Psychology Review, 30(3), 727-744.

  14. Chow, J.C., & Ekholm, E. (2018). Language domains predicting mathematics performance in children. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 46, 179-186.

  15. Ekholm, E., Zumbrunn, S., & DeBusk-Lane, M. (2018). “Clarifying an elusive construct: A systematic review of writing attitudes.” Educational Psychology Review, 30(3), 827-856.

  16. Ekholm, E. (2017). Ethical concerns using death-related texts in English classrooms. English Journal, 107(2), 25-30.

  17. Zumbrunn, S., Ekholm, E., Stringer, J.K., McKnight, K., & DeBusk-Lane, M. (2017). Student experiences with writing. The Reading Teacher, 70(6), 667-677.

  18. Ekholm, E., Zumbrunn, S., & Conklin, S. (2015). College student self-efficacy toward writing and feedback perceptions. Teaching in Higher Education, 20(2), 197-207.

Other Publications

Fiction and Humor

  1. Ekholm, E. “If You Take My Survey, I’ll Let You Watch Me Cut My Finger Off.” McSweeney’s Internet Tendency (June 7, 2016).

  2. Ekholm, E. “Call for Submissions for APA’s Annual Conference, Sponsored by Shark Week.” McSweeney’s Internet Tendency (August 11, 2014).

Book Reviews

  1. Ekholm, E. (September 2016). Review of Kelly Gallagher’s In the Best Interests of Students - English Journal.

Other

  1. Ekholm, E. (2018). “What Motivation Researchers Can Learn from Professional Sports Teams.” Guest post on AERA Motivation SIG Blog (November 6, 2018).

Conference Presentations & Invited Talks

  1. Ekholm, E., Canning, C., Hoover, K., & Hundley, K. “Sense and scalability: Automating the development of student reading plans.”

  2. Ekholm, E. (June 2026). “Using ed psych to survive the AI hype.” MERC conference, Richmond, VA.

  3. Ekholm, E., Keyes, O., Senechal, J., Parthemos, C., Strawderman, M., & Caratachea, M. (June 2024). Faciltator of an interactive discussion of AI in K12 education. MERC conference, Richmond, VA.

  4. Ekholm, E., Fox, P., & Darby, J. (June 2024). “Lessons learned from return-on-investment evaluations.” MERC conference, Richmond, VA.

  5. Ekholm, E. (February 2024). Panelist for “Empowering Leaders and Learners: Navigating the AI Landscape.” GRAETC AI Symposium, Richmond, VA.

  6. Ekholm, E. (November 2023). “The Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI in the Classroom.” Randolph-Macon College Education Department.

  7. Ekholm, E. (June 2023). “Using AI to Generate Data-Driven Lesson Plans.” MERC conference, Richmond, VA.

  8. Ekholm, E. (May 2022). “Data Viz Tips & Tricks.” Educational Research & Evaluation Network (EREN).

  9. Ekholm, E., & Fox, P. (October 2021). “Using machine learning for student attendance.” MERC conference, Richmond, VA.

  10. Ekholm, E., & Zumbrun, S. (April 2020). “Writers’ emotional experiences and attention regulation.” AERA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

  11. Ekholm, E., Zumbrunn, S., Broda, M., & Luther, T.C. (April 2019). “Student writing feedback attitudes (grades 3-7).” AERA Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

  12. Zumbrunn, S., Broda, M., Marrs, S., & Ekholm, E. (April 2019). “Individual differences in writing self-efficacy.” AERA Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

  13. Broda, M., Ekholm, E., Hutton, C., & Schneider, B. (April 2019). “Teachers’ social networks and college-going practices.” AERA Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

  14. Zumbrunn, S., Broda, M., Ekholm, E., & Luther, T.C. (April 2019). “RoboCogger technology for student writing.” AERA Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

  15. Broda, M., Ekholm, E., & Zumbrunn, S. (October 2018). “Teachers’ expectations and student writing achievement.” CREATE Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

  16. Zumbrunn, S., Marrs, S., Malmberg, L., Ekholm, E., Broda, M., & DeBusk-Lane, M. (August 2018). “Writing self-efficacy dimensions.” EARLI Special Interest Group, Antwerp, Belgium.

  17. Ekholm, E., Zumbrunn, S., Hope, S., & Stim, H. (April 2018). “Teachers’ writing beliefs and practices.” AERA Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.

  18. Marrs, S., Ekholm, E., & Zumbrunn, S. (April 2018). “Student perceptions of writing feedback profiles.” AERA Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.

  19. Tucker, S., Broda, M., Ekholm, E., Johnson, T., & Liang, Q. (April 2018). “Preschoolers’ subitizing with multi-touch technology.” AERA Annual Meeting, New York City, NY.

  20. Chow, J.C. & Ekholm, E. (February 2018). “Published vs. unpublished studies in special education.” Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Tampa, FL.