Technology Or Reducing Class Size
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An 8 page paper. Which will result in greater student achievement, reducing the number of students in a classroom or implementing more technology? Computers and other technology seem to be perceived as something that can cure the achievement deficits in schools but research does not support this conclusion. Small class size, however, has been found to increase achievement. The writer offers an argument for making a decision to reduce class size rather than on purchasing technological tools. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Technology Restraints in Low Income Schools
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An 8 page consideration of the value of technology in meeting educational goals. The author outlines the research on the efficacy of computers in improving student performance. The conclusion is presented that while education can occur in the absence of technology, technological innovations are associated with positive impact. Technological restraints, therefore, have the potential for adverse impacts in the educational arena. Includes a one-page Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Technology Staff Development For Teachers
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This 12 page paper addresses four issues and uses three journal articles to discuss each of the topics: the purpose of staff development in general and how this relates to technology staff development: trends in technology staff development, such as using a planning backwards model, using the Web for training and incorporating mentors; teaching with technology, with an example for the foreign language classroom; and measuring the effectiveness of technology staff development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Technology Use in Education
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A 3 page paper written as an example for AIU class EDU600 Unit 3 Group Project, arguing the truth of the statement, “Technology can facilitate group problem-solving, but can simultaneously serve as a deterrent to effective group learning processes.” Whether the use of technology shows itself to be an advantage or disadvantage depends on the people using it and how they choose to employ it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Telecommunications Technologies and Distance Learning
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This 5 page report discusses the expanded reach of distance learning due to telecommunications technologies. Based on an article by Ahmed S. Khan’s article “Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Learning” it is clear that “the dissemination of knowledge is no longer limited to physical constraints.” Along with being able to eliminate distance as a barrier to education, long distance learning also allows for the ability to discount the barriers of time to a certain degree. Bibliography lists one source.
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Telecourses: An Attractive Educational Alternative
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A 5 page overview of the expanding format and utilization of telecourses. Emphasizes that the traditional video and televised format of these courses is being coupled with a variety of technological formats such as interactive television, video conferencing and the World Wide Web to produce an educational format which is not only workable but preferable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Advantages of Distance Learning
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This 4 page paper examines the concept of distance learning. While the paper favors DL, drawbacks are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Desocialization Of Distance Learning : A Proposal
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A 25 page research paper. While distance education itself is not new, Internet-based courses are a relatively new phenomenon. The question this proposal asks is: Is there a difference in student achievement between those taking Online courses and those attending the traditional classroom course? The paper is a research proposal that includes: a general introduction to the topic of distance education/learning and to Internet-based education, in particular. The purpose of the study, hypotheses and methodology are included. The literature review reports both anecdotal comments and results of previous research studies, both qualitative and quantitative. One concern with this medium has been students feeling isolated with a lack of socialization with other students. As the literature illustrates, there are many tools and strategies that can be used to minimize any negative effect of distance. Statistical data are reported. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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