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The Parent And Community Connection: The Essence Of Successful Students, Shante' Moore-Austin

Faculty Publications and Presentations

As the old saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child." This is very true within the school system, and educators must understand the importance of parental and community involvement. This presentation focuses on a number of exciting and fun strategies for both beginning and veteran teachers on effective ways to incorporate parents and the community in the overall learning process

Destination: Cia, Shante' Moore-Austin

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Pi Sigma Chapter motivates members to Commit to service, Inspire others to be successful, and Act responsibly as educators. Service projects and programs prompt members of this ACE Award winning chapter to action-oriented involvement within the university and community environment.

Action Research Inquiry Cycle, Center For International Education

Leadership and Teacher Development (LTD)

No abstract provided.

Evaluating 'Twaweza' Presentation, Gretchen Rossman, Ash Hartwell

Twaweza Initiative

Presentation at the Comparative & International Education Society meetings

March 3, 2010, Chicago, IL

The Center for International Education (CIE) was awarded a contract to serve as the independent evaluation entity for the Twaweza initiative based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Twaweza ("we can make it happen" in Swahili) is a ten-year initiative, funded by the Dutch development organizations Hivos and SNV and other donors. Its overall goal is to foster citizen-driven change and to empower East African citizens (inTanzania,Kenya, andUganda) to advocate for access to and the quality of basic services (particularly basic education, clean water, and health services).

Using Solar Energy, Peter Talmage

Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars

• Best energy source for the environment • It’s getting more economical every day • Easy to maintain • Cuts down on foreign oil imports

What Is Transportation Engineering, Michael A. Knodler

Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars

"The branch of engineering which applies technology, science, and human factors to the planning, design, operations and management of roads, streets, bikeways, highways, their networks, terminals, and abutting lands” The objective is to provide for the safe, rapid, comfortable, efficient, convenient, and environmentally compatible movement of people, goods, and services.

Antibiotics In The Environment, Erik Rosenfeldt

Science and Engineering Saturday Seminars

Issues with Emerging Contaminants in Water

Programme Of Strategic Cooperation Between Irish Aid And Higher Education, Research And Non-Governmental Institutions, James Loughman

Conference Papers

BACKGROUND It is increasingly recognised that a well-functioning higher education system is a necessary condition for economic and social development. The sector however needs to considerably strengthen its capacity to make an effective contribution to poverty reduction. The Irish Aid funded Programme of Strategic cooperation is designed to facilitate the systematic integration and expansion of education and research institute engagement in development cooperation. OBJECTIVES This ambitious North-South programme aims to achieve capacity strengthening, through a medium term effort to invest in people, systems and knowledge building. The longer term consolidation of this collaboration aims to foster academic and non-academic leadership …

Enhancing Classroom Communication And Collaboration Via Web-Based Technologies, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Richard J. Silvey

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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What Examiners Look For In A Thesis, Alan Brown

ECU Research Week

Professor Alan Brown uses his extensive experience as both a supervisor and thesis examiner to take you inside the minds of thesis examiners. This presentation will address a range of things which you should and shouldn’t do in your thesis, which includes, some basic overall advice along with suggestions and a checklist for each chapter of your thesis. Additionally, key issues which annoy examiners and which are frequently overlooked by students.

How Does Your Research Find An Audience? Discover Research Online, Julia Gross

ECU Research Week

Introduction to online research outputs and ECU's own Research Online.

Measuring Research Impact Using Bibliometrics, Constance Wiebrands

ECU Research Week

Introduces a range of tools for bibliometric analysis.

Study In Prison: Consumption Or Investment?, Margaret Giles

ECU Research Week

Research into prisoner education and training in WA's adult prisons.

A Self-Study Of Virtual Teaching: Making The Leap From Distance Face-To-Face To Wimba Technology, Susan A. Turner

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

How do I best make the shift from teaching a graduate course currently using distance face-to-face technology to WIMBA technology?