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The Technological Environment of the Classroom, 2004.
An analysis of the need for improved technological aids within the classroom through an evaluation of a grant for this purpose.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explores the need for improved technology in the classroom. The paper describes the steps taken to gain benefit from a grant for this purpose, including to increase the technology in the classroom in order to assure that all students will have access and the tools that they need to succeed. The paper describes the work setting and the technology that would be purchased with the funds. The benefit of this technology is explained. The paper includes a budget for the proposed purchases.
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"There are many benefits that children with special needs can reap from participation in a special education program. The learning experiences of the classroom such as interacting with other students and being exposed to new and challenging stimuli can be the key to development and success. The participation in a public education program will make things available to that student that would not be available otherwise; assistive technological devices and equipment in particular may be available through the school that would not be accessible from the home environment. ?For children with special needs, the world of technology offers hope and possibilities ? a way to communicate and learn.? (Kahn) With the opportunity to increase the technology in my classroom to assure that all students have access to the tools they need to succeed, I have developed a concrete plan for ensuring that my students have the most inclusive technological environment possible to help each child overcome all obstacles to become an active participant in the computer-driven world of today and tomorrow."
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Learner-Centered Classroom Environment, 2005.
This paper discusses the use of technology in a learner-centered classroom environment which focuses on the unique abilities, experiences and interests of individual students.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that technology used in a learner-centered classroom environment can help educators create a team-oriented learning community where students are encouraged to explore the world by capitalizing on their own unique abilities and interests. The author points out that technology can help teachers assess student's learning capability, learning style and knowledge frame of reference, all critical elements of a learner-centered classroom environment. The paper states that technology also can provide the opportunity to create a virtual learning environment where students can place themselves in various settings and learn from their experience.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Success Factors in the Classroom
Learner-Centered Environment and Technology
Conclusions/Analysis
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"It is also critical in a learner-centered environment that students are provided with choices regarding assignments and the manner in which they perform and deliver assignments; this again reflects on the notion that students have many different learning styles, thus what works for one student may not be optimal for all students. In this case, students may be provided the option of delivering assignments via the web or written using computer based software programs. This is a simple and effective way to introduce technology into the classroom in a non-opposing or forceful manner. The computer can be used as one method of adapting to different learning and delivery styles."
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Classroom Environment Design, 2007.
This paper discusses the design of a secondary classroom environment and looks at child development theories.
1,344 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The objective of this work is to design a secondary classroom environment. This work includes a statement of which child development theory best represents the needs of the grade level together with an explanation of why this theory is believed to be superior to other theories. The writer additionally provides clear indications that the plan takes into account the child developmental stages and variations that may exist among students of the same chronological age. The writer concludes that the classroom environment that is characterized by different learning activities as well as cooperative and inclusive learning, will provide a solid base to prepare students for entrance into the world as effective and functionally adept individuals.
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Objective
Introduction
Child Development Theories
Application of Theories in Classroom Environment Design
Specific Classroom Components
Summary and Conclusion
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"The computer center will be used by students on assigned days for groups of students and will be an interactive group learning activity as well as will the activity center; small group learning center; and library-reading center. Each student will be assigned to a group that utilizes each of these centers on a rotating basis with each group being assigned to each learning center at least one day per week. The classroom-learning environment will be designed in a manner that is characteristic of cooperative and collaborative learning. Group assignments will take into consideration the ability of students and will assign students into groupings making sure to include more capable students, students with mid-levels of capability and the less capable students evenly throughout the groupings so that the more capable students are able to assist those less capable in the assigned learning tasks. The use of the various learning activities integrates Gardner's theory of 'multiple intelligences' into the learning environment that is supported by Vygotsky's theory of the 'zone of proximal development' in order to further the learning potential of students. Rules of conduct in the classroom will be of mutual respect with stated rules of classroom behavior made clear so that no misunderstanding might occur."
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Classroom Environment and Learning Disabilities, 2004.
A research design that proposes to determine the most effective classroom environment for students with learning disabilities.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This research design proposes to determine the most effective classroom environment for elementary-school students with learning disabilities by comparing three different classroom environments: Self-contained special education, an inclusive traditional classroom, and an inclusive constructivist classroom.
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Technology in the Classroom, 2005.
This paper examines the impact of modern technology in a classroom setting.
2,544 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The writer of this well-researched paper analyzes the published results of various studies relating to the positive impact of integrating technology into the classroom. The general aim of this paper illustrates that implementing computers and computer related programs into the classroom ultimately leads to the improvement of student achievement. The writer contends and explains why technology in education cannot be effective in and of itself, as there are many important social contexts connected within the process of education. This paper details the attention that must be paid to the strategies used in teaching involving various forms of technology in the classroom. This paper explores the results of a study conducted by the Software Publishers Association which summed up 176 studies that were undertaken from 1990 to 1995 about the effectiveness of technology in schools. The summary of the report showed that technology rich environments had a positive effect regarding the performance of the students. This paper also delves into the various forms of technologies used in the classroom including internet and email, which supplies individual written answers to questions and replies from the teachers to the students. The e-mail replies received from the students can then be built into different files for the students, which can be made more sophisticated by asking the students to form a web page that best displays their work. The writer also discusses the importance of educators being flexible in the application of this particular methodology as well as keeping up to date with the latest advancements in modern technology.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
The Effective Use of Technology to Improve Student Performance in Any Classroom
References
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"One of the simplest technologies that can be used is through Email, which supplies individual written answers to questions and replies from the teachers to the students. The replies received from the students can then be built into different files for the students, though this will require applying some high level Email software. Again the Email from the students can be made more sophisticated by asking the students to reply to questions finally forming a web page. This helps the students become more focused in their studies. The responses to the form sent out can be collected by the teacher in a file on the server, but this requires higher technology. This method helps the computer itself analyze and evaluate the responses given by the students. This can be used with multiple choice answers which can reply the results directly to the students. In case, the multiple choice use is not feasible, then short answers can be collected for evaluation by the teacher or the teaching assistant."
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Use of Technology in Classroom Instruction, 2007.
An analysis of the use of technology for effective classroom instruction and how this can impact individuals in a work environment.
6,951 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 33 sources, MLA, $ 156.95
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This paper examines the issue of technology in the classroom and whether this technology is being used appropriately or to the best of the teachers' ability. The paper begins by examining the literature related to cooperative learning and technology and how these issues affect what individuals are doing when they move into a work or business environment. It then discusses the concerns relating to these issues.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Assumptions
Delimitations
Definitions
Summary
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3
Methodology
Research Design
Site Selection - Vista High School
Population - 18 teachers
Measurement Methods
Procedure- Survey
Ethical Considerations
Data Analysis
Summary
Appendix
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"Why the student got the answer wrong and the specific answer that was given can tell individuals a great deal about a student. This myth is often very puzzling and upsetting to those that work in the education field because assessment techniques have traditionally looked at answers that are objectively correct (Ingram & Howard, 1998; Ashbaugh & Johnstone, 2000). The idea that there may not be a specific right or wrong answer to a question is an idea that's time has truly come, but many educators still struggle with this concept. How students view information is also important when assessing their abilities, and one study looked at this issue by looking at minor wording changes that were presented to finance students. The study found that information that was presented to students and was conditionally phrased was just as valuable when tests on knowledge were taken than information presented in a literal and traditional fashion (Bodner, Waterfield, and Langer, 1997). It is also important to note, however, that this same study (Bodner, et al., 1997) indicated that individuals in both groups were also tested in a way that required interpretive and creative use of the material that they learned and on this test the group that was given conditional information performed much better."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2007.
This paper discusses the role of technology within the classroom as an educational tool.
5,550 words (approx. 22.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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The paper presents case histories, successes and failures of the use of technology in the classroom. The paper contends that for many educators, technological advances will make the work of teachers and the education of students easier. Technological advances will allow teachers to adequately prepare their charges for the world which awaits them, emotionally, logically and technology-wise. The paper highlights that technology will never be able to replace teachers and we must remember that technological and media advances are simply tools for the teachers to use. The paper reveals that a study shows how students who are involved in media and technology programs are more excited about the educational process and tend to place greater emphasis on work quality.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Perspective
Steps in the Integration of Technology into the Classroom
Application of the Theoretical to Daily Practice
Critical Appraisal
Literature on technology in the classroom
Teachers on the cutting edge
Financial Aspects of Technology in the Classroom
Behavior
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"Today's teachers face even greater challenges than others in the history of their profession. Not only are professional teachers asked to do more with more students, more with psychopathology, more with students who have significantly dysfunctional family background, but teachers must also teach to a level of testing set by many who are non-educators while staying abreast of the latest in their fields. To some educators, it would seem that the addition of technology and the incorporation of technology and media into the classroom an impossible task."
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Assistive Technology in the Classroom, 2005.
A look at how assistive technology could be used in the classroom to benefit children with learning disabilities.
1,288 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper describes some of the assistive technology tools available for helping children with learning disabilities and looks at how they can be used to aid children in their learning, understanding, and participation in the regular classroom environment.
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"Some students may not qualify for special education under IDEA but might qualify for accommodations under certain sections of the Rehabilitation Act. Considering whether assistive technology is necessary to permit such students to participate in school-sponsored programs or activities on a nondiscriminatory basis is determined by your school district. Congress enacted grants ranging from $500,000 to $950,000 per year for up to 10 years in 1988. Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act, (Tech Act), provided the school districts with the information needed to increase awareness for assistive technology and related services for students with disabilities. The grant program was scheduled to expire in 1999."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2008.
A literature review on the adoption of technology in the classroom by higher education faculty.
4,611 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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The paper researches the many factors that affect the adoption of technology into the instructional practice of faculty members. The paper relates that each of these different factors must be given due consideration by administrators. The paper relates further that adoption of technology must necessarily take place across the scope of faculty duties, including instructional use of technology. The paper discusses the work of Mary Douglas and is of the opinion that the administration should carefully analyze the types of groups and groupings that exist within the educational institution in order to implement technology in classroom instruction. The paper makes use of several graphs, tables, and figures.
Outline:
The Principal Proposition
The Interactive Proposition
The Speculative Proposition
Summary and Conclusion
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"In 1989, 38 CEOs came together and founded the 'Cable Alliance for Education', which as a non-profit foundation created to provide support to excellence in education. This consortium was an alliance among cable operators and networks that had as their aim "serving teachers and students...across the country, and based on the premise that powerful technology and rich content can make learning happen." (Marshall, 2002) The educational philosophy that served as a guide was that each student and teacher has a right to five elements that are essential to a good education in the 21st century."
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Technology and Classrooms, 2002.
A look at the advantages of technology in the classrooms.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This six-page paper is a persuasive paper about the benefits of technology in the classroom. The author of this paper takes us on an exploratory journey through the technological explosion and details the many ways that explosion has benefited the American student. The paper used six sources to be complete.
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The Use of Technology in Classroom Curricula, 2008.
An examination of the factors that affect the success of the incorporation of technology into classroom curricula.
2,044 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the use of new technology, specifically computers and the Internet, in education. The paper looks at how this technology offers teachers an effectual and informative way to enhance educational instruction and variety for their students. The paper also discusses the factors that influence the effectiveness of the incorporation of technology into classroom curricula.
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"Similarly, Fleming, Motamedi, and May (2007) found that pre-service teachers who had experience with technology in college would more likely be favorable of including high-tech instruction. The purpose of their research was to see if modeling by university professors and practicum and cooperating teachers was related to pre-service teachers' perceptions of their computer technology skills and if pre-service teachers' use of technology in academic and other settings was related to those perceptions. In the study, at the end of the semester during which they completed their student teaching, 79 pre-service teacher education students responded to a questionnaire concerning their training experience and computer technology skills. The results suggested that the more extensively pre-service teachers observe computer technology being used and the more they use computer technology in and out of the student teaching classroom, the more likely they would be to report competence in the computer technology skills. It appears by these findings that as pre-service teachers observe models and obtain hands-on experience with computer technology, they will feel more proficient with their skills and feel more comfortable in including this approach in their daily instruction."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2002.
An analysis of effectively bringing technology into the classroom and the curriculum.
600 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 21.95
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This paper looks at the many things that must be taken into consideration before technology can be brought into the classroom successfully.
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"Whether technology should be used in schools is no longer the issue in education. Instead, the current emphasis is ensuring that technology is used effectively to create new opportunities for learning and to promote student achievement. Educational technology is not, and never will be, transformative on its own, however. It requires the assistance of educators who integrate technology into the curriculum, align it with student learning goals, and use it for engaged learning projects."
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The Technology Classroom - Positive Learning Advances, 2008.
A look at the impact of technology in the classroom.
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the remarkable technological advances in America's classrooms over the past ten or fifteen years that have changed the way teachers teach and the way students learn.
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Overview
Duhaney's Article Shows What Trained Teachers Can Do
Traditional vs. Innovative - and Innovative Wins
Using Technology to Pinpoint Specific Student Needs
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"OVERVIEW: The remarkable technology advances in America's classrooms over the past ten or fifteen years have changed the way teachers teach and the way students learn. Not every classroom is up to date with high-end digital technology; but many, if not most, teachers have access to the Internet, and other helpful interactive technology tools. Students no longer create essays on typewriters, but instead Apple and Dell and other companies make computers available to schools at low prices. Writers Agapova and Ushakov, in their article, contrast the traditional with the innovative way (through ChemQuest) of teaching in high school chemistry classes. It proved successful. Teacher Mary Rooney in Philadelphia was able to pinpoint exactly where students were falling behind through the use of ISM technology, in Justine Brown's article. And as Devon Duhaney points out in his article, even though some teachers have a fear of new technologies, in a well-planned program by a knowledgeable teacher, there is the opportunity for wonderful interaction between students and teachers utilizing these marvelous technologies. The three articles bring out the point that when teachers have the training they need to implement the technologies fully and fairly, students are more than ready to learn in new and exciting ways. In fact, if teachers and schools do not provide the opportunity for students to learn with up-to-date technologies, students will be bored in a hurry and the learning will be limited."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2008.
An Instructional Technology Plan for the use of technology in teaching maths.
1,338 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 44.95
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The paper looks at an article "Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology" by S. Rigeman and N. McIntire that outlines some ways in which computer technology can help students in middle and high school classrooms bolster their math skills and give classroom instructors a tool with which to be more responsive to the varied needs of their pupils. The paper discusses some of the limitations inherent in using the Rigeman and McIntire math program and presents an alternative Instructional Technology Plan. The paper supports interactive computer technology which allows students to move at their own pace and in an individualized context.
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"To begin with, Sally Rigeman and Nancy McIntire (2005) state that Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEA) district superintendents met recently to discuss how technology could be applied to the augmentation of classroom instruction. 17 of Iowa's 21 AEA districts chose to participate in the implementation of a "technology-rich, research-based, National Science Foundation (NSF)-designated 'exemplary' mathematics program - Cognitive Tutor Algebra I" (Rigeman & McIntire, 2005, p.31). The other four districts stayed with their existing math programs (all of which were NSF-approved) and acted as controls (Rigeman & McIntire, 2005). The Cognitive Tutor Algebra I curriculum used 6 research -based strategies in shaping student learning: "real-world situations; mastery learning; cooperative learning; direct instruction; group and individual presentations; and student use of technology" (Rigeman & McIntire, 2005, p.31). Within the Cognitive Tutor Algebra I classrooms of the participating districts, teachers actually guided classroom instruction about 60 percent of the time while students used the other 40 percent of the time to progress sequentially through sections of the Computer Tutor program at their own pace; the program, apparently, is also geared to accommodate the individual needs of students, as well."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2002.
A research proposal to examine the use of technology to improve behavior and performance in an elementary classroom.
2,257 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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Because of revolutions in knowledge and information technology and the demand for learning to be more meaningful, schools are changing their structures and teachers are changing with them. One of the most useful tools in modern education is technology and the use of computers. This paper investigates the use of computers and the internet in the classroom as a way of increasing motivation and attention in students. The paper proposes a literature review and research proposal to obtain answers to the following questions:
What effect does the use of technology in the classroom have on the students? interest in the curriculum?
Does the engagement in computer activities improve the concentration span of the students?
Is there a relationship between the use of technology and improved academic performance in elementary school students?
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"One of the other important ways for teachers to improve their competence with using technology in the classroom was brainstorming with other teachers. Koszalka (2001) agrees with Renwick on this in her study that examined the hypothesis that teachers involved in a listserv discussion about integrating web resources would have a more positive attitude towards using the web resources. The study was conducted with K-12 public school teachers from six states assigned to a treatment group where they participated either in a small or large discussion group on a listserv and a control group. All the participants filled an attitudinal survey. The results showed that the teachers in the treatment groups had more positive attitudes regardless of the group size."
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