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Classroom Management and Computer Technology, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to study quantitatively the relationship between computer technology in the home of high school students and their resulting achievements in school grades and test scores.
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that the research will consist of a survey in which the student will be asked questions such as the hours the students sleeps each night and how much time in terms of hours per day is spent by the student at the computer. The author points out that cluster analysis is an interpretive quantitative process seeking relationships within the data set. The paper relates that the literature review indicated that teachers in many counties are beginning to use instructional computer technology (ICT) to help change classroom teaching and learning and are integrating technology into the curriculum. The questionnaire and an example of the data sheet are included.
Table of Contents
Objective
Background to the Study
Methodology
Expected Outcome
Limitations
Literature Review
Summary and Conclusion
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"Lives of today's high school students are very much different from that of high school students a mere decade ago. The present age is referred to as the "Technological Age" because of the many new technologies such as computers, networks, hand-held computing devices as well as the Internet which permeate life in the millennium. Computer technology has expanded and daily a new creation or discovery replaces last weeks hot new item on the technological market. The use of computer technology is at an all-time high among high school students who are playing video games, chatting on instant messages, surfing the Web, emailing one another, watching DVD movies, listening to music CD's and the list goes on. The availability of computer technology in the home is becoming an accepted norm and those in high school are spending more time working with and are more familiar with up-to-date computer technology than any generation before."
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Computer Technology in the Classroom, 2005.
This paper discusses the uses of the computer and the internet to improve students' performances in the classroom.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper explains that rapid developments in multimedia and telecommunications technologies along with an increasing awareness among educators as to the need for developing educational standards for student performance have led to a new set of prospects for the role of educational technology. The author points out that the Internet has become an important means of accessing information; the world of library knowledge is at the users' fingertips entailing great advantage to the users, and colleges are exploiting the Internet to make parents aware of the performance of the children and to enhance the accessibility of the students to a varied type of textbooks, advanced courses and test preparations. The paper states that computer-based instructions personalize the instruction process, provide instant response to the needs of the students and elucidates the correct answer; contrary to the traditional human lecturer, the computer is infinitely patient and non-lenient, providing impetus to the students for continuance.
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"It is widely accepted by the parents and educators that technology is an integral part of the educational process in order to enable them successful in the 21st Century. The educational institutions all over the country are engaged in the implementation of technology plans and are making investments in computing resources like internet and other educational software's. Almost every college is networked and made favorable for the Internet ranging from the rural areas to the suburbs and cities and provides a computer having Internet access to every five students. Presently, more and more children in schools utilize computers than they do at home. (Today's students are more wired than ever) The traditional educational delivery system mostly prevalent in the classrooms has a number of limitations. In the system there is no scope for the professors to encourage the students to become active, do not cater to the communication needs for complex concepts, fail to persuade critical thinking and may not be adjustable to the requirements of the students. The applications of the techniques involved in the information technology in the classroom are considered to be a great solution for the problems associated with lectures."
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Computer Technology, 2002.
This paper discusses computer technology today and considers how computer technology has developed.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explains issues now faced in this industry. The author descibes different types of computer that have been created. The paper includes related issues such as the Internet.
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Looking Back to the Future of Computer Technology, 2002.
Reviews the history of computer technology in order to make predictions about its future.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is about computer technology. An easy way to look back in order to predict the near-future of computer technology is to simply say that computing devices will be smaller, faster, more powerful-and more closely networked.
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Computer Technology, 2002.
An essay on assistive (adaptive) computer technology in special education.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 124.95
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This educational research paper discusses the use of assistive computer technology for the disabled in education, defining the term as well as discussing the various assistive computer technology devices available to students and the federal laws on disability and special education.
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Computer Networking Technology, 2002.
Looks at the history and development of computer networking technology.
3,121 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper traces the beginnings and development of computer use and technology, with an emphasis on computer networking. From the early computer software and hardware, designed originally as a tool for individual use, to the later software and hardware, designed to address the information sharing requirements of businesses, this paper provides a technical overview of how networks work, explains some of the different types of networks available, and describes the hardware and software required for setting up a computer network system.
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"Computers were originally developed for individual use only. The importance of sharing data forced manufacturers to create techniques for connecting computers and this was the beginning of computer networks. Soon the importance of networks was realized in business organizations and today almost every organization in the world has its own computer network. Educational institutions are also following suit because networking provides a method for effective management and can also help in improving the knowledge of students. "
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Computer Technology and Health Care, 2002.
Discusses the impact of computer technology on health care.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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The purpose of this brief essay is to demonstrate the impact of computer technology on health care and medicine.
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Computer Technology and Education, 2002.
An overview of the impact of computer technologies on education with a focus on long distance learning.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper will explore the changes, opportunities, and negative consequences on education that computer technologies have brought. The specific focus will be on long distance education and computers. This area includes the use of the Internet and its technologies to facilitate education.
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Information, Privacy and Computer Technology, 2002.
Discussion of the invasion of one's privacy and the divulgence of personal information made possible by computer technology.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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The advent of computers and their phenomenal ability to store and process data was initially welcomed. However, recently concerns about privacy, the divulgence of personal information and other concerns have arisen with the downside of this newfound capability. This paper focuses on these issues and includes hyperlinks to Websites relating to computer privacy and personal data.
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Computer Technology in Schools, 2005.
A look at computer technology in schools, with a focus on schools in the U.K.
1,278 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses that most schools use a variety of hardware and software to support teaching and learning and explains how these can be used effectively in the classroom with a focus on schools in the U.K. and the literacy curriculum. The study discovers practical use of hardware and software in the classroom as an instructional tool or support.
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"The preparation of teachers for their teaching career and for the environment of an 'information society" requires that educational institutions be "in the know" in relation to technological models and their uses. It was found in research that "teachers do not feel adequately prepared to integrate technology into their teaching." (Colon, et al, 1995; Office of Technology and Assessment, OTA, 1995 as cited by Gonzales & Thompson, 1998) The Office of Technology and Assessment states that according to the study conducted "technology is not a central part of the experience in learning provided to students who are receiving education and plan to teach even though it is vital in the education, preparation and training of teachers in today's classroom an education environment."
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Computer Gaming Technology, 2002.
This paper discusses computer gaming technology, the use of gaming ?engines? to provide an experience of entertainment to the user.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper points out that gaming is used also in the army, education, transportation, and many other industries to realistically simulate training situations although the biggest use is for entertainment. The author states that, as the games have become more realistic and more violent, the ethical issues around gaming have increased.
This paper includes colored scene captures of games.
Table of Contents
The Nature of the Innovation
The Role and Importance of the Innovation
The Factors Underlying Success of the Innovation
Ethical Issues in Relation to the Innovation
The Impact of the Innovation on Australian Society
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"Violence has been an issue with video games since their birth, but not with out due reason. Although some games only have little if any violence, at the other end of the spectrum there is games like Grand Theft Auto, Soldier of Fortune, and Hitman1&2. In Grand Theft Auto (GTA) players are rewarded for the theft of cars, the killing of innocent bystanders by either running them over in a car or shooting them with a weapon. While in the original version of GTA, which had a birds-eye view perspective, and unrealistic graphics, by the release of GTA3 it is a third-person view, with realistic graphics and highly realistic driving physics (it was originally banned in Australia)."
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Classroom Management, 2005.
A research proposal to examine how teachers can become effective at classroom management.
11,220 words (approx. 44.9 pages), 100 sources, MLA, $ 220.95
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This paper aims to demonstrate exactly how teachers can become effective at classroom management and what skills are necessary for them to be effective at managing the classroom. To accomplish this, it examines classroom management from an open-minded perspective. The study also incorporates an exploratory approach with regard to examining how effective management skills can be adopted.
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Abstract
Synopsis
Chapter 1
Introduction
Problem Statement
Importance of Study
Background to Study
Chapter 2
Literature Review
Classroom Management Defined
Why is Classroom Management Important?
Classroom Management in Action
Developing Classroom Skills
Factors Contributing to Teacher Strategies
Teaching and Classroom Management Models
Summary of Literature
Proposed Strategies for Success
Chapter 3
Methodology
Theory Building Process
Data Collection and Sample
Population Sample
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Ethics
Implications
References
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"The need for better instruction regarding how to effectively manage a classroom is evidenced in a majority of the literature available (Biggs, Hinson & Long, 1999; Placek & Dodds, 1988; Dembo & Gibson, 1985). Whether an education major or an experienced teacher, individuals are still attempting to identify the factors they believe to influence classroom management. Many are still struggling to define a successfully managed classroom, while others are working to identify factors that contribute to successful classroom management (Biggs, Hinson & Long, 1999). Surveys of teacher's beliefs about classroom management suggest that numerous factors may play into classroom management and the ability of teachers to manage classrooms effectively."
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Classroom Management, 2005.
Examines the process involved in managing a classroom, especially within an urban setting.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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Classroom management in the current urban teaching environment must be balanced against external factors such as standardized testing and school accountability measures, as well as against factors studied in class such as social fragmentation and silencing. The classroom management process itself usually takes place in stages in which the student is taught and assessed in their ability to perform specific tasks or display their knowledge of specific subjects, so assessment is also a vital part of urban classroom management. The classroom management process is based on a combination of these external and internal factors. This paper examines the classroom management process in the way in which it progresses through various steps, based on standards that set the bar for student progress and development in urban schools. The essential steps that are a part of the classroom management process, from this perspective, are based on the urban school being either equal to or greater than the national average in producing curricula that are able to meet these standards in terms of
results. The paper examines this issue generally, as well as specifically in terms of certain expectations that are required in the disciplines for students at certain grade levels, which in turn directly affects the classroom management process in urban schools. In each of these steps, as this paper states, the role of the instructional leader is more and more about working with great facility and leadership skills on an effective team, respecting diversity and being able to implement new technologies into the urban classroom. This team develops communication patterns that integrate the curricular needs of all involved parties, including teachers, parents, students and administrators, and at each step of the process this communication is integral to developing a complete classroom management plan.
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"The results of Alvine's study therefore focus on putting technology in the forefront of the consciousness of those individuals who will be
teachers. Alvine's students continued to support the presence of television and other media options in the classroom from the standpoint that these media would be controlled by student choices and also be the focus of discussion and communication rather than the sole classroom activity. "First, they cited the importance of maintaining schools as human communities, as places where human beings interact face to face. Second, they pointed to the value of offering students choices in what media they use to access and share information" (Alvine, 2000, p. 3). Alvine's subjects also reported that close attention would need to be paid to choice in the content of the material supplied through technology in the classroom."
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The Use of Computers in Packaging Technology, 2007.
An analysis of the advantages and concerns regarding the use of computers in packaging technology.
7,099 words (approx. 28.4 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 158.95
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This paper looks at the importance of packaging in today's society, as well as some of the forms that packaging can take. It then discusses the many different issues within the computerization of the packaging industry. The paper analyzes the issues in order to see what is really being done and what needs to be done in the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Overview Of The Packaging Industry
Different Industries That Use Computers
The Most Common Areas Of The Packaging Industry In Which Computers Are Used
Brief Overview Of Computer Technology
History Of Computer Technology
Recent Advances In Computer Technology
How Computer Technology Became Involved In The Packaging Industry
Where Computers Are Found Within The Packaging Field
How Computers Are Used In The Packaging Industry
Manufacturing Process Supervision
Packaging Life Cycle Analysis
Life Cycle Inventory
Use Of Packaging Machines
Process Control
Conclusion
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"However, much of that idea has changed quite rapidly today. Today the 'Gen 3' machines are all run off of electricity, and they have servo-control so that they are able to tightly synchronize all of the multi-axis movements through many advanced features, such as the possession of electronic gearing and electronic camming (Russell, 2003). The evolution of these particular machines had one intervening phase-- the 'Gen 2' hybrid machines, which employed largely mechanical automation but added the servo control for some of the more critical motions. The generation 2 machines also had a very large installed base and still remain dominant in the industry for many applications (Russell, 2003)."
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Computer Technology in Aviation Safety, 2007.
A study exploring the impact of computer aided design technology on human factors in aviation safety.
5,092 words (approx. 20.4 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 127.95
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The paper explains that computer aided design (CAD) involves the application of computer technology to the design of the cockpit so that it is more ergonomic and more sensitive to the characteristics of different pilots. The paper relates that, on the whole, CAD technology is an enormous improvement on older aviation design because it allows designers to visualize situations in three-dimensionality throughout the design process. The paper discusses the CAD-based ergonomic analysis programs that allow researchers to create accurate 3-D human models that measure the impact of ergonomics on the safety and reliability of products, equipment and facilities. The paper includes graphs, tables and illustrations.
Outline:
Chapter I: Introduction
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature
Chapter III:Methodology
Chapter IV: Results
Chapter V: Discussion
Chapter VI: Conclusion
Chapter VII: Recommendations
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"Aircraft accidents that lead to loss of lives receive the highest level of attention in the aviation industry. There are many different causes for aircraft accidents that occur on an everyday basis in the aviation industry, which range from pilot errors to mechanical challenges. Some of those errors are minor, but others can have devastating effects. Pilot errors can be minimized by utilizing adequate tools and various analyses. Human factors are one of the methods that would improve safety. The term "human factors" has grown drastically, and has become more popular as the commercial aviation industry realized that human errors underlies most aviation accidents and incidents, rather than mechanical failure (Greaber 1999)."
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