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Teaching Mathematics In The Classroom With Powerpoint Software, Robert Ward Kopp Jan 2012

Teaching Mathematics In The Classroom With Powerpoint Software, Robert Ward Kopp

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This study will look at at how to better student achievement in an Algebra II course. Specifically this study examines two different modifications made during the second semester of an Algebra II course taught at a high school in Riverside County. The modifications that were made were based on a detailed literature review that suggested looking at how students learn while using PowerPoint software as an instructional tool and at the same time investigate the consequence of rearranging a fairly common and predetermined curriculum pattern.


Creating A School Based Family Literacy Institute, Teresa Ann Cimino Jan 2007

Creating A School Based Family Literacy Institute, Teresa Ann Cimino

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The purpose of this project is to assist parents, through the development of a school-based Family Literacy Institute, to learn to actively help their children when they read at home. The study will teach parents how to pick appropriate books for and with their children and use them as a read aloud. It is, also, to get parents involved with their children's literacy development and to support their educational experiences from elementary school through high school.


Improving Student Achievement Through Parent Involvement, Bridget Anderson Hardesty Jan 2005

Improving Student Achievement Through Parent Involvement, Bridget Anderson Hardesty

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This project consisted of four parent workshops designed to examine and strengthen home-school communication for Banks Elementary School students, teachers, and parents. The goals of the workshops were to improve parent-teacher relations, increase parent usage of school resources, and increase parent student interaction in the home. Workshop topics included providing parents with information on state-mandated testing, literacy issues, reading strategies, and homework.


The Pros And Cons Of Using Technology In Primary Education, Astrid Ryterband Jan 2005

The Pros And Cons Of Using Technology In Primary Education, Astrid Ryterband

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The aim of this thesis is to examine computer technology as an educative tool in primary education and to discover how it's affecting instruction and learning. The writer of this thesis believes that the integration of literacy and computer technology can be successful, provide that government, administration, faculty, parents and students work together.


Practicing Teacher Perceptions Of Technology And Technology Integration In K-12 Education, Stephanie Lyn De Jong Jan 2004

Practicing Teacher Perceptions Of Technology And Technology Integration In K-12 Education, Stephanie Lyn De Jong

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This cross-sectional study assessed participants' perceptions of classroom technology integration and compared them to variables such as years of teaching experience, age, gender, computer access, technology training and level of technology adoption in the classroom.


Student Motivation: Instilling A Desire To Learn In Middle School Students, Richard James Erbstoesser Jan 1997

Student Motivation: Instilling A Desire To Learn In Middle School Students, Richard James Erbstoesser

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No abstract provided.


Whole Language - Reading And Parents: A Parent In-Service, Jennifer Warren Jan 1992

Whole Language - Reading And Parents: A Parent In-Service, Jennifer Warren

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No abstract provided.


Thunder Road: A Video Presentation And Teaching Unit On The Vietnam War, Carl C. Hoberg Jan 1989

Thunder Road: A Video Presentation And Teaching Unit On The Vietnam War, Carl C. Hoberg

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No abstract provided.