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The Influence Of Campus Facilities On The Satisfaction And Retention Of Students In A Higher Education Setting, Tim Norton

Culminating Projects in Higher Education Administration

The goal of this quantitative study was to provide insight into the influence of facilities on satisfaction and retention of students in a single higher education setting, St. Cloud State University (SCSU). I used a survey research design with current undergraduate and graduate students to examine relationships among various aspects of facility design, student satisfaction, and student intention to persist to graduation. The survey was used to explore (a) the influence of specific campus facilities on students’ current level of satisfaction and intention to continue enrollment; (b) specific types of facilities most affecting student choice and satisfaction; and (c) how …

"Motivating Generation Z: A Study Of The Unique Learning Styles Of A Generation", Nate Doimer

Culminating Projects in English

"Motivating Generation Z: A Study of the Unique Learning Styles of a Generation" explores what it means to be a student in today's K-12 classroom. The study dives into the research around Gen Z's particular learning styles. Their lives have been uniquely shaped by technology. They're Digital Natives in the truest sense of the title. This study looks at how society and culture have affected those learning styles, and in what ways teachers can present material to meet those needs. They're immersed in technology in a way that changes how they view and interact with the world around them. It's …

The Use Of Smartphone Applications For Students To Learn Esl Grammar And Vocabulary, Marianne Roy

Culminating Projects in Information Media

The primary goal of this project is to provide numerous grammar and vocabulary apps, as well as to explore and assess various approaches for teaching English to non-English speaking students, as well as to evaluate efficient ESL teaching applications for these students. This research may serve as a foundation for the development of new applications for firms operating in the sector. Additionally, teachers may use new tactics in the classroom and online classrooms by utilizing more effective ways and methodologies, as well as the new apps or technologies discussed in this article. Additionally, students are exposed to a variety of …

Using 1:1 Computing Devices In A Classroom Setting, Matthew C. Kilanowski

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

The purpose of this starred paper is to examine whether introducing 1:1 computing devices, such as iPads or Chromebooks, into a classroom has a positive effect on student achievement, as well as looking at best practices in deploying the technology. Chapter 1 introduces the topic and outlines the importance of the study, and Chapter 2 reviews existing literature on the topic. Chapter 3 gives the account of action research done in three different deployments of 1:1 devices in three different school settings before comparing what was observed in the schools to the literature and giving conclusions and recommendations.

Understanding Math Concepts In Data And Probability At Secondary Level: A Review Of The Literature, Hyungsuk Maeng

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

Appropriate teacher’s intervention and well-organized instruction can help students develop a better understanding of the target math concepts in data and probability area so that it would be easier for secondary students to figure out some difficulties or misconception in the problem- solving process. Utilizing technology like “Tinker Plots” would be beneficial for secondary students to get more interest in the math concepts in data and probability. Secondary students are supposed to know why they need those math concepts for college and job readiness and how the students make a connection between those math concepts and real-world problems.

A Study Of Minnesota Elementary Principals’ Perceptions On 1:1 Technology Implementation, Susan J. Powell

Culminating Projects in Education Administration and Leadership

Abstract

According to the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institute the rapid advancement in technology today requires students to attain a broader set of competencies to be successful than in the past (Winthrop, McGivney, Williams, & Shankar, 2016). To achieve these higher standards, education must take “new approaches that can reach children who have not yet been reached” to attain higher student learning outcomes (Winthrop et al., 2016).

School leadership matters when a school or school district is considering a technology initiative (Anderson & Dexter, 2005) and principals must be increasingly involved in the project to model and …

Effective Use Of Interactive Technology In Elementary Classrooms, Miriam White

Culminating Projects in Education Administration and Leadership

Statement of the Problem

While there was ample literature highlighting the limited use of interactive technology by teachers, minimal research was located which identified the critical resources and supports that need to be in place in school districts and classrooms to assist teachers in engaging students through interactive technology in the elementary classroom. The findings from this study are intended to provide school and district administrators with information regarding essential resources and supports to assist elementary classroom teachers in their use of interactive technology.

Study Purpose and Overview

The purpose of the mixed-method study was to determine how school and …

Effective Use Of Interactive Technology In Elementary Classrooms, Miriam White

Culminating Projects in Education Administration and Leadership

Statement of the Problem

While there was ample literature highlighting the limited use of interactive technology by teachers, minimal research was located which identified the critical resources and supports that need to be in place in school districts and classrooms to assist teachers in engaging students through interactive technology in the elementary classroom. The findings from this study are intended to provide school and district administrators with information regarding essential resources and supports to assist elementary classroom teachers in their use of interactive technology.

Study Purpose and Overview

The purpose of the mixed-method study was to determine how school and …

Implications For Call: Teachers’ Perceptions And Use Of Call In The Classroom, Benjamin J. Stonehocker

Culminating Projects in English

Abstract

The goal of this study was to ascertain graduate students’ perceptions of technology use in language learning classroom. More specifically it sought to find out how the graduate students perceived technology, how technologically savvy they felt they were, and how they actually use technology and Computer Assisted Language Learning in their classrooms. A survey was conducted with 14. From those 14 participants, 4 individuals volunteered to take part in an interview to answer questions pertaining to their philosophy about technology, when it is beneficial to language learning, when it is detrimental to language learning, and how technologically adept they …

The Influence Of Media Specialists On Gifted And Talented Students In A K-12 Setting, Jessica E. Moore

Culminating Projects in Information Media

The Influence of Media Specialists on Gifted and Talented Students in a K-12 Setting

Perceptions Of Technology Use And Its Effects On Student Writing, Tessa E. Strain-Moritz

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

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A Review Of The Use Of Online Curriculum Including Electronic Textbooks, Joel Santjer

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

A summary and recommendations for the best practice use of online curriculum tools, including the use of electronic textbooks, based on a literature review. The study reviews the importance of multimedia in education, and how multimedia is being used today as part of an online curriculum. The study focuses on the use of an electronic textbook as part of an online curriculum, and the advantages and disadvantages of its use.

Computer-Assisted Instruction In The Mathematics Intervention Classroom, Stephen R. Christensen

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

The studies selected for this paper includes traditional and technological methods used in classrooms. The headings for these in the paper include: Math Strategies, Technology Use Strategies, and Cooperative Math and Technology Use. The reasoning behind this is to show a comparison between the different results given in all formats.

Implementation Of Application Packaging Technology In Healthcare Industry, Anusha R. Tellapally

Culminating Projects in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Application packaging bundles applications for operating systems into a single file called a distribution unit (.msi), which makes the administrator work easier to deploy and install them on user's computers. This project was about repackaging "Adobe Reader" and after successful repackaging of the application, the customization of Adobe was done with the help of Adobe Customization Wizard.

By applying Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology based on the requirement the packagers were able to create detailed analysis on Adobe Reader to support each step involved in managing a desktop application from deployment through retirement.

The main objective of this project …

Interactive Technology Use In Early Childhood Programs To Enhance Literacy Development & Early Literacy Development For Children With Cochlear Implants, Keri Ellingson

Culminating Projects in Child and Family Studies

Interactive technology use in early childhood classroom and the effects it has on literacy development.

Children with cochlear implants and their development of literacy skills as compared to typical hearing peers.

Technology-Based Support For Early Readers, Jennifer Manion

Culminating Projects in Special Education

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Teaching With Technology: An Exploration Of Techno Stress, Angie F. Johnson

Culminating Projects in Information Media

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Connecting Schools And Community With Real World Science Through Technology To Promote Environmental Literacy, Erin Mcmahon

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

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Agency In The Age Of Machines: Empowering Students As Agents Through A Technorealist Approach To The Machine Scoring Debate / Astute Intelligence: Human And Nonhuman Textual Engagement In Digital Networks, Jack A. Hennes

Culminating Projects in English

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The Effects Of Blogging In The Elementary Classroom On Students' Writing, Tracy Fix

Culminating Projects in Teacher Development

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Technology-Assisted Interventions To Improve Learning Outcomes For Students With Math Difficulties, Erik Kehl

Culminating Projects in Special Education

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A Genetic Algorithm For The Longest Common Subsequence Problem, Brenda Hinkemeyer

Culminating Projects in Computer Science and Information Technology

The Longest Common Subsequence problem (LCS) is a known NP-complete problem that computes the longest subsequence (series of characters occurring in the same order, although not necessarily consecutively) that any number of strings share. An LCS is not necessarily unique for any combination of strings; however, the length will be. The computationally difficult version of this problem occurs when the number of strings and the LCS length are not fixed. The problem has a number of applications: anything from searching content to file difference listings. There is no single solution that fits all situations, and the deterministic solutions available are …