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Primary Language and Academic Results, 2007.
A discussion on the correlation between primary language and academic results.
7,147 words (approx. 28.6 pages), 49 sources, MLA, $ 159.95
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The paper researches the correlation between primary language and academic results. The paper performs the research on groups of students, using interviews, as well as other methods. This study examines whether students perform better academically when involved in activities in the cultural setting of both the primary and the secondary language; and if the use of both languages on a consistent basis increases the academic performance of the students.
Outline:
Chapter I:
Objective
Hypothesis
Research Questions
Methodology
Importance of the Study
Organization of the Remaining Chapters
Chapter II:
Literature Review
Students Experience Loss Of L1 In The Learning Of L2
Overview Of Second Language Acquisition Theory - Five Stages Of Development
Chapter III:
Review Of Literature Reviewed In This Study
Chapter IV:
Findings
Recommendations
Bibliography
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"Hakuta, Ferman, and Diaz (1986) argued that the research on bilingualism that was conducted earlier had "failed to distinguish between the different levels of bilingualism." (Garcia-Vazquez, 1997) Current research has as its' focus the cognitive development of languages among all children." (Garcia-Vazquez, 1997) Recent research has found evidence for positive relation between bilingualism and reasoning abilities among children. Such reasoning abilities are inclusive of "nonverbal problem solving skills, divergent thinking skills, and field independence." (Cummings, 1976; as cited by Garcia-Vazquez, 1997) The research of Bialystock, 1986a and 1986b indicates that additive-bilingual children out-perform monolingual counterparts on tasks requiring high levels of cognitive control." (Garcia-Vazquez, 1997)"
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English Second Language Academic Competence, 2002.
This paper discusses that academic competence includes a number of components that are critical for effective English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that it is imperative that ESL students are evaluated in the primary stages of instruction to develop an appropriate course of action for ESL instruction. The paper continues that it is important to develop activities tailored to the student population to encourage individual growth and academic competence. The author believes that students in the ESL classroom must recognize that stress is a part of daily living.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Achievement of Academic Competence
Activities to Improve Academic Competence
Reading and its Contribution to Academic Competence
Principles for Helping ESL Students Develop Academic Competence
Stress and Academic Competence
Conclusion
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"The importance of reading as a means of learning any type of subject matter cannot be undermined as it is the foundation of academic competence in any subject. Furthermore, English as a Second Language instruction is especially dependent upon reading as a precursor for academic achievement and independent learning. Clarke (203) has identified the importance of psycholinguistic principles in reading and ESL instruction. Furthermore, it should be noted that in general, reading is basically the same process in any language and that it is transferable from one language to another (Clarke 203). Shih (289) also affirms that ESL classrooms must concentrate on the development of reading strategies that include the construction of background knowledge, guided reading of a text, and post-reading exercises, including discussion and writing activities, all designed to promote reading skill enhancement. In the primary stages of reading development in ESL classes, the focus lies on reading development, and study skills are not separated from their ties to specific academic assignments. However, it is critical for students to acquire basic study skills that will promote successful mastery of the English language and academic competence in the classroom."
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First Language Literacy, 2004.
An extensive examination of first language literacy to promote academic achievement in Hispanic elementary school children.
12,866 words (approx. 51.5 pages), 72 sources, MLA, $ 245.95
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This paper discusses ways to improve the reading scores and general literacy of elementary school Hispanic students. The paper examines the background of language literacy issues for the Hispanic student and presents recommendations for the future. As it often causes other maladaptive behaviors such as truancy and early drop-out rates, an important component of the paper deals with these behaviors within the Hispanic student population. By allowing for this much information and a thorough analysis of the data, the paper is able to show all of the concerns that are being dealt with, how serious language literacy problems really are within the Hispanic student population and whether more should be done in the study of it to help more students improve the quality of their lives.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Importance of First Language Literacy Skills
Historical and Theoretical Perspectives
Historical
Theoretical
General Themes
Specific Themes
Focus Themes
Challenges to Research
Change Theory
Assessment
General Education Reform
Alternative Perspectives
Staff Development
Summary
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of the Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Limitations of the Study
Reliability and Validity of the Data
References
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"These low expectations clearly indicate that either teachers at the work site have largely given up on the idea that these students can be taught and will ever make something of themselves, or they have reached the point where they no longer care whether these students succeed. This certainly may not be true for all of the teachers at the school, but if it is true for even one of them then the students that work with that teacher are not getting the educational experience that all children deserve. Those that work in schools where there are many high achievers may not see this problem as being realistic. In other words, they may assume that it is not as bad as it is being made out to be and only a few of the students and teachers are actually having any kind of problems. This would be nice if it were accurate, but conversations with the teachers and the FCAT scores of the school tell a different story."
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Academic Freedom, 2004.
This paper examines the concept of academic freedom and its history and contrasts the ideal of academic freedom with the social, cultural, and economic constraints that are regularly placed upon the faculty.
4,795 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper explains that academic freedom is the concept that faculty, and in some cases, students, should be able to study, write, and publish the truth as they see it, free of doctrinal interference from the administration, the church, the corporation, or the state. The author points out that the concept of academic freedom, which is more prevalent at Western colleges and universities, has its roots in the 17th century, the beginning of the modern era. The paper relates that the power of alumni to shift the direction of a university tends to be limited because most alumni do not have sufficient money to make much of a difference, but this cannot be said for corporations, such as drug companies, which often have almost inconceivably large amounts of money and clearly focused needs and desires.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Beginnings of Academic Freedom
German Universities Create Modern Traditions of Academic Freedom
Academic Freedom in the Modern University
Corporate Pocketbooks and Academic Freedom
Conclusion
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"The development of a more fully modern concept of academic freedom came about in the 17th century not because of the work or writings of academics themselves but rather through the work of scholars such as John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Locke and Hobbes were not in fact particularly interested in the rights of university faculty per se; they were, however, interested in the rights of all members of a society to certain basic freedoms. Their arguments about liberty and individual rights helped to define the era of the rise of modern democracies, one element of which has been the university that is freed from the church."
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Peer Assisted Second Language Acquisition, 2005.
A review of five studies dealing with peer assisted language acquisition and how student attitudes affect performance.
3,321 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper focuses on peer assisted learning strategies and how student attitudes affect performance in SLA. It critically evaluates five studies with a focus on how the research methodology might have been improved, what potential bias' researcher might have brought to the study, as well as the implications of the studies themselves. The articles are; "Negotiation for Meaning and Peer Assistance in Second Language Classrooms" by Pauline Foster and Amy Snyder-Ohta, "Impact of Classroom Dynamics on the Effectiveness of Recasts in Second Language Acquisition" by Frank Morris and Elaine Tarone, "Collaborative E-mail Exchange for Teaching Secondary ESL: A Case Study in Hong Kong" by Roseanne Greenfield, "Cooperation and Competition in a Korean Middle School English Class: A Case Study" by Lee Sung-Lim and "The Effects of Reciprocal Peer Tutoring on Graduate Student's Achievement, Test Anxiety, and Academic Self-Efficacy" by Bryan and Marlynn Griffin.
Outline
"Negotiation for Meaning and Peer Assistance in Second Language Classrooms"
"Impact of Classroom Dynamics on the Effectiveness of Recasts in Second Language Acquisition"
"Collaborative E-mail Exchange for Teaching Secondary ESL: A Case Study in Hong Kong"
"Cooperation and Competition in a Korean Middle School English Class: A Case Study"
"The Effects of Reciprocal Peer Tutoring on Graduate Student's Achievement, Test Anxiety, and Academic Self-Efficacy"
Conclusion
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"Peer-assisted learning is an educational concept that has long been used to actively engage students in the knowledge acquisition process, and is known by a variety of names, such as collaborative learning, cooperative learning, collective learning, learning communities, peer teaching, peer learning, peer coaching, reciprocal learning, team learning, study circles, study groups, and work groups (adapted from Gross-Davis, 1993:http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/collaborative.html), which, though these terms are not interchangeable, share its most salient feature, peer-assisted knowledge acquisition, in contrast to individualistic study."
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English Language Learners (ELLs), 2007.
This paper discusses writing strategies for English language learners (ELLs).
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains that the problem of English language learners (ELLs) learning to write English may be in the failure of the current educational system to distinguish between the differences in the oral and written traditions of the English language. The author points out that ELL students may acquire verbal English skills fairly quickly, which is often mistaken for complete English proficiency; however, research demonstrates that the conventions of written English are far different than spoken English and that ELL students develop written English skills at a rate far slower than the rate at which they develop spoken English skills. The paper relates that ELL students must have a clear understanding of the methodology behind the writing process in order for them to comprehend the general writing traditions of the English language.
Table of Contents:
Discussion
Time Expectations for Adaptation
Conversational English versus Written and Academic English
Failure to Distinguish Oral and Academic Communication in Teaching
Strategies for Teachers
Prewriting
Revising and the "Writer's Workshop"
Journal Writing
Reformulation
Benefits of Encouraging Primary Language Development
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The wide variance in writing conventions amongst different languages often forces ELL students to 'unlearn' the conventions of their first language. For example, if a student's first language is a mainly a symbolic, or logographic language, a student may have difficulty learning to form letters that in turn form a word. However, this aspect of language acquisition should not always be considered a hinderance in learning written English. It can also have positive benefits. If a student is already writing in their first language, it is likely that those skills can be utilized to advantage of teaching written English."
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Academic Outcomes using DIBELS, 2007.
This paper discusses the use of DIBELS (dynamic indicators of basic early literacy skills) for predicting academic outcomes.
9,984 words (approx. 39.9 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 202.95
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In this article, the writer examines whether the use of the different DIBELS measures and the results are reliable in predicting the academic outcomes of a bilingual student. An evaluation of the different literature that concerns this study and other related issues are used to attain this objective. The writer maintains that the continuing research on the reliability and validity of the DIBELS measures clearly shows that it is a reliable source in predicting the academic outcomes of the students. The writer points out that the results obtained from the students are valid such that a comparison with other measures may be encouraged for more validation of results. The writer concludes that using the DIBELS in identifying the possible academic outcomes of English language learners is a helpful tool in assessing their English language proficiency.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion and Recommendation
References and Works Cited
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"The increasing population growth among immigrants plays an important role in the demographic changes in the United States' school system. Given that the conditions regarding the students' English proficiency - which is a vital element in their academic performance - is not given proper attention, the country may not be able to produce competent students and human resources. This is the reason why the US educational system now works directly in its English language programs, which is a challenging task for them. In Los Angeles, there are already some eighty different languages spoken throughout the Los Angeles school system that addresses this issue.
In addition, in order to develop the US's human resources potential will mean keeping their educational opportunities open to minorities and to educationally disadvantaged students. The manner in which the US government addresses this issue will help shape their economic status and competitive position in the world. It will also affect the social and economic well being of every American in the United States. Emphasis on language training and the preparation of our youth for future jobs will be a critical task for the decade of the 90s."
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Technology and Language Arts, 2007.
This paper is a meta-review of the literature about the use of technology in the teaching of language arts.
7,070 words (approx. 28.3 pages), 98 sources, APA, $ 158.95
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This paper explains that language arts can benefit from the use of technology when teachers incorporate it into their daily instruction for such uses as providing study guides, quizzing students, enhancing the subject, supporting individual students and involving parents with their children's learning. The author points out that the use of technology in the language arts department can be especially perilous or productive depending on the way it is used and the competence of the teacher using it because language arts is a more subjective academic subject than math or the sciences and is opened to more misinformation from the Internet. The paper concludes that the use of technology in teaching has been studied from many different angles in many different manners, but the focus has rarely been on the attitudes and beliefs held by English teachers in the use of technology in the classroom. The paper includes two illustrations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Case History of Technology and Language Arts
The Impact of Technology on Education
Obstacles to Using Technology
Technology and Language Arts
Conclusion
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"The meta-analysis also focuses on writing skills for students who do and do not use computers and word processors for their writing. It determined that students who learn to use word processing for their writing needs learn better writing skills than those who do not use word processing programs for their writing needs. In light of this, it is surprising to find so much resistance in the current educational field regarding the use of technology in teaching and specifically Language Arts."
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Diversity and Inclusion in English Language Classrooms, 2005.
A look at the challenges facing the English teacher when teaching students whose native language is not English.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines how almost every teacher in America is faced with the challenge of teaching English language learners (ELL) due to the cultural diversity of this country. It discusses how it is important for all teachers to be aware of the many strategies that can be used in the classroom to help their ELL students learn not only the English language but also the rest of the academic subjects being taught to the rest of the students. The paper concludes that teaching every student successfully is vital to the future of America since today's students are tomorrows working adults.
From the Paper
"The strategy of using pre-instructional activities such as graphic organizers, semantic webbing, and mapping can be used effectively to help ELL students understand what they are learning. Before starting a reading assignment it is helpful to graph or map the information that will be discussed using a webbing format. If the reading assignment centers on a moral lesson, the teacher can guide the class through a discussion of what moral character is and what some important moral characteristics are to them. After discussing and mapping the concept of moral character with the entire class the ELL students will be more likely to understand the reading assignment. Using webbing and mapping can also help the teacher "determine where the students stand in relation to the content of the upcoming lesson" (Tips for teaching, n.d.). "
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Online Academic Communities for Artists, 2004.
Examines the possibility of establishing online academic communities for artists.
7,100 words (approx. 28.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 158.95
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This paper studies the different concepts related to networks and communications, as well as the establishment of an online academic community for artists. It looks at the online academic community that Stanford University has started in the pursuit of determining whether such a community can be beneficial for all the artist students. The paper includes graphs and tables.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Network Defined
Social Networks
The Upsurge of Different Social Networks
The Role that Social Networks Play
Communication Networks
Computer Mediated Networks and Hyperlink Networks
The Internet Phenomenon
Community Web Sites
Emergence of Networks' Commercial Markets
Privatization and Rising up of World Wide Webs
Academic Networks
Personal or Face-to-Face Networks
Online Networks
Implication to Communication and Information Networks
Barriers to Network Communication
On Freedom
On Control
Establishment of an Online Community
Comparison of an Online Community versus Physical Community
The Artist
The Artist as An Inventor and Scientist
The Artist As Part of An Online Academic Community
Case Study (Club Nexus)
Discussion
Advantages of putting up an Online Academic Community
Other Areas to Consider
Conclusion
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"Meanwhile, the coming of the new millennium has brought new and more challenging technologies. Different forms of communications such as Internet, mobile phones and SMS, Internet chat or MIRCs, and e-groups penetrated majority of the countries around the world. Communication through computer - generated networks became very visible. This enables any individual to talk with someone you cannot see in a face-to-face basis, to buy something and have it delivered without having to go out of your home, to research for any information with just one click on the Internet, or to meet new friends. Even on - line studies or distance education through computer - generated communication sprouted like mushrooms. More and more schools started to offer distance form of learning to accommodate students who, due to lack of time, opted to enroll in a much "scheduled-free" learning method. Furthermore, the idea of learning through online gave birth to online academic communities, as pioneered by Stanford University's Club Nexus. This academic community brings the students of the same preference closer to one another and at the same time broadens the students "world"."
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First & Second Language Acquisition, 2006.
A review of first and second language acquisition and teaching focusing on Malaysian native speakers.
1,556 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper addresses the manner in which knowledge on first and second language acquisition and learning, can contribute to a better, effective teaching of second languages, taking the Malaysian native speaker into consideration.. According to the paper, research indicates that almost a quarter of the kindergarten through twelfth grade students in the United States cannot function academically in English, and thus have been termed "English Language Learners" (ELL).
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"A 2001 study conducted by Hawkins investigated the effect of total language immersion as opposed to ESL pullout programs on the achievement of eighth grade immigrant students in a rural American school. The review of related literature supported the idea that total language immersion was more beneficial than ESL pullout programs for immigrant students who were mainstreamed into the American school system (Hawkins, 2001). In the study, two groups of students were given an essay pre-test in August. The experimental group was mainstreamed within the regular classroom population while the non-experimental group was pulled out of the regular classroom and instructed by the ESL teacher using a regular classroom teacher's lesson plans (Hawkins, 2001). Both groups of students were instructed at similar times of the day using the identical lessons and assignments. In December, both groups were tested using an essay post-test and graded the same way as the pre-test. The results of the study concluded that the total immersion was more effective in raising the written essay scores of the experimental group (Hawkins, 2001). "
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English as a Second Language, 2004.
An analysis of learning English as a second language in the California elementary school system.
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses the significant issue of learning English as a second language in the California elementary school system. The paper contends that ensuring that all California students learn both English and academic content has proved to be a challenging task, and there are many opinions regarding the most appropriate means of achieving this goal. The paper examines some of these opinions.
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"Research indicates that almost a quarter of the kindergarten through twelfth grade students in California cannot function academically in English, and thus have been termed "English Language Learners (ELL) (E-Source Online, 2005)." The number of students who still need to learn English has more than doubled in the past ten years (E-Source Online, 2005). Not all of them are immigrants, as some were born as American citizens to parents who are not fluent in English. Although nearly 40 percent are in Los Angeles County, the impact of the increase in non-English speaking pupils affects schools just about everywhere in the state (E-Source Online, 2005). Two-thirds of the current English language learners are in grades K-6, and the other third are in grades seven through twelve. The educational needs of the younger children who must learn to read as well as learn a new language must be addressed in the most effective way possible."
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Language to Leadership in Eastern Philosophy, 2005.
Discusses and compares conceptions of language and knowledge in Taoism and Confucianism.
2,211 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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Both Confucianism and Taoism hold strikingly differing positions on the importance and significance of language. This paper shows that, while this conflict may initially seem purely academic, these positions form the foundation of their ideologies, influencing subsequent positions on every aspect of life, right up to the correct way to lead a nation.
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"Thus, the accuracy of language serves as a foundation for all other abilities, including the acquisition of knowledge and leadership. This foundation should be solid and strong, without embellishment, and without exaggeration. Confucius often displays exquisite care in his own language, especially when he is asked whether or not a specific person fits a certain title, such as "ren" or "scholar." He is also conscious of his overall choice of words and tone: "At court, when speaking with officers of lower rank, he was pleasant and affable; when speaking with officers of upper rank, he was formal and proper." His own care, and the distain with which he frequently refers to those who use fanciful language or who cannot back up their speech with actions, demonstrates his advocacy of speech as a concrete, firm resting place for ideas. "Words," he explains, "should convey their message, and leave it at that.""
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Academic Engagement in the Classroom, 2004.
Discusses how academic engagement can improve the education of a student.
2,536 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The purpose of this discussion is to explore academic engagement and the effects of a token economy on students with emotional and behavioral disorders. This discourse will contain a literary review that will compare and contrast various studies that have been conducted pertaining to this topic. Academic engagement is defined as a combination of classroom activities, which include asking and answering questions, participation in tasks, writing, reading, and discussing academics.
Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Academic Engagement
Token Economy
Discussion
References
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"A study conducted by Bean et al (1999) found that engagement in reading and writing improved overall academic engagement skills. Studies have also found that peer relationships impact academic engagement. Watkins and Wentzel (2002) found that peer acceptance motivates students to behave appropriately in academic settings. The authors found that academic environments in which peers were encouraging of academic success, students were more likely to experience successful academic engagement. (Watkins and Wentzel (2002) Greenwood et al (2002) explains that behavior is a significant factor in determining the amount of academic engagement that can be achieved."
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Academic Suite, 2007.
An analysis of the advantages of using the Academic Suite application by Blackboard for distance education.
836 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the Distance Learning Delivery system, Academic Suite, offered by Blackboard. The paper presents some general information on Academic Suite and then describes the advantages and disadvantages of using this application for an integrated distance learning solution, as well as the advantages of using a Blackboard application in particular.
Table of Contents:
Availability Of Academic Material Online
Efficiency of Instruction
Evaluation and Performance Tracking
From the Paper
"One reason why it should be preferred is because of the large community of users Blackboard has managed to attract over the years. According to College Technology Review 2002, 12 million people in more than 2,000 institutions in 35 countries are using Blackboard products. This means that a member of this community, the students and educators will be able to stay in contact with all these people. Apart from that, Blackboard also encourages its members to collaborate and communicate with each other through various means such as email lists, user groups and conference that are sponsored by Blackboard."
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