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Developing An Instructional Video For Educators On Blogging, Amal Ali Alsubki
Developing An Instructional Video For Educators On Blogging, Amal Ali Alsubki
Theses Digitization Project
This project explored teacher 's use of blogging as a discussion forum that facilitates group exchanges, develop teachers' skills in a new teaching environment, and motivate students toward a higher, more technologically based learning process.
Creating Quality School Websites, Eman Essa Aldhafiri
Creating Quality School Websites, Eman Essa Aldhafiri
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to develop a template and video presentation to assist schools to develop and create high quality websites. Creating a good website has become increasingly important for educational institutions. The school website is an educational tool that can enhance the role of teachers, students, and parents.
Implications And Recommendations For Online Physical Education At Secondary Level, Josh Caleb Brannen
Implications And Recommendations For Online Physical Education At Secondary Level, Josh Caleb Brannen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to examine how online physical education courses impact student learning and achievement of fitness and health standards now that budget cuts are leading to the curtailing or elimination of traditional physical education classes at the secondary level of K-12 education.
Let Them Moodle: Utilizing An Open Source Learning Management System To Extend The English Classroom, Mark Randall Rousseau-Smith
Let Them Moodle: Utilizing An Open Source Learning Management System To Extend The English Classroom, Mark Randall Rousseau-Smith
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to install a Moodle installation on a server and deploy it to select teachers while developing a series of training modules to help assist teachers to utilize Moodle as an online supplement to their classroom teaching. The goal was to give the teachers involved an additional outlet for learning beyond the classroom setting. Specifically, this project centered on creating video tutorials and a demo class aimed to help teachers utilize this powerful medium. Moodle activities are items such as blogs, forums, wikis, and quizzes among many other learner-centric technologies. The participants to pilot this …
Social Studies Through Web 2.0: A Study Of Online Learning, Kenneth Michael Snell
Social Studies Through Web 2.0: A Study Of Online Learning, Kenneth Michael Snell
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a social network site, complete with the abilities to create home pages, blog and participate in a message board (Web 2.0) to create a learning environment, based on constructivist principles and asynchonous learning, to teach a unit of U.S. Government.
Video Instruction For Teachers Utilizing Schoolfusion Web Design Software, Darlene Robin Pitman
Video Instruction For Teachers Utilizing Schoolfusion Web Design Software, Darlene Robin Pitman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a method of providing ongoing support and training of teachers as they acquired the skills necessary to incorporate classroom web pages into their instruction. The importance of providing effective teacher technology training was explored and the level of learner safisfaction in utilizing short, targeted video tutorials designed for new users of SchoolFusion web design software were studied.
Improving Parental Involvement And Student Achievement With A Classroom Website, Jennifer Allison O'Kelley
Improving Parental Involvement And Student Achievement With A Classroom Website, Jennifer Allison O'Kelley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to develop an instructional tool, which would enable students and their parents to access the student's progress electronically at anytime and to determine if students whose parents utilized the teacher-created website and used email to communicate showed significant improvement in student's academics, behavior and attendance.
Research, Writing, And Computer Technology: A Reconsideration Of Invention And Process, Donna Price Seckrater
Research, Writing, And Computer Technology: A Reconsideration Of Invention And Process, Donna Price Seckrater
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis argues for a more open and active research process and approach toward the teaching of researched writing. A hypertext-based research environment may enrich student learning and writing by reinforcing recursivity throughout the writing process, at the same time as it encourages reflection on both cognitive and social processes of knowledge construction. Further argument is for a more vigorous student engagement in knowledge-making activities by encouraging active research further along the writing process.
Webquests: Improving Military Training Through Constructivism And The Web, Brian Patrick Lafferty
Webquests: Improving Military Training Through Constructivism And The Web, Brian Patrick Lafferty
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was for members of the United States Marine Corps to leverage the benefits of inquiry based learning in the form of WebQuests. By creating and implementing WebQuests to meet training needs at the small unit level, non commissioned officers can take advantage of the resources of the World Wide Web in a timely and effective manner. To this end, a course of computer-based training was designed, developed, tested, implemented, and evaluated using the ADDIE instructional design model.
Acquiring Reading Comprehension Skills In Third Grade Students Through The Support Of Web Based Interactive Technology, Lisa Christine Harich
Acquiring Reading Comprehension Skills In Third Grade Students Through The Support Of Web Based Interactive Technology, Lisa Christine Harich
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project is to develop an instructional tool, which will help third grade students in building their reading comprehension skills. The instructional tool will allow for more practice time to be worked into the day after a direct instruction lesson has been delivered. Students will be able to practice their reading skills in an interactive format rather than simple lecture or discussion.
Engaged: A Teacher Resource Based On Fun Factor, Jay Marcus Jones
Engaged: A Teacher Resource Based On Fun Factor, Jay Marcus Jones
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a teacher resource in which content is both standards based and student demonstrated as "fun" in which to participate. The form of this resource is a website called Engaged. It will ultimately consist of several folioed and interconnected web pages. Academic content is to be all teacher supplied. At risk youth are in danger of being left behind, not only in schools, but by society as a whole. Through classroom teachers it has the potential to provide at-risk-youth a vital bridge across the digital divide.
Effectiveness Of Interactive Web Based Review, Eric John Viebach
Effectiveness Of Interactive Web Based Review, Eric John Viebach
Theses Digitization Project
There were three main goals of this study. First, utilize technology in a non-conventional way to enhance student's study process. Second, gauge if the students access such a tool when it is available to them. Third, assess the student's learning based on the study tools available. This project also examined if there was a difference in comprehension of post-World War II era information between students who use the online test preparation program and those that received only traditional instruction.
Three Branches Of Government Webquest, Erica Lian Corioso
Three Branches Of Government Webquest, Erica Lian Corioso
Theses Digitization Project
The general purpose of this project was to enhance the retention of social studies curriculum via internet technology. Specifically, this project involved a webquest about the three branches of government.
Interactive Multimedia E-Learning System, Wen-Yi Shih
Interactive Multimedia E-Learning System, Wen-Yi Shih
Theses Digitization Project
This project is an interactive, multimedia, on-line learning system. It provides a friendly and simple interface to let kids easily learn their ABC's. Teachers and administrators can modify and view files and database information from a normal web browser to customize the student's learning experience. The web browser is written in Java Server Page (JSP), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Macromedia Flash.
Development Of A Usable Website For An Electric Motorboat Drag Racing Physics Project, Reno Don Barry
Development Of A Usable Website For An Electric Motorboat Drag Racing Physics Project, Reno Don Barry
Theses Digitization Project
The project developed a web site for a high school physics projected called "Electric Motorboat Drag Racing." The web site was produced following the ADDIE instructional design model (analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate) and was designed using key usability concepts identified through research: speed, content, appearance, and navigation (SCAN). The web site was developed and tested by asking experts for their feedback and by having participants use the web site. The web site was implemented in physics classrooms and data from 43 participants were evaluated. The data showed 97 percent of the participants' boats successfully completed the five-meter drag race. …
Connecting The Teacher And Parents Through A Website To Monitor Student Progress, Shazia Ahmad Zaidi
Connecting The Teacher And Parents Through A Website To Monitor Student Progress, Shazia Ahmad Zaidi
Theses Digitization Project
The objective of the project was to develop an online educational technology tool based on research from multiple disciplines to improve effective communication between students, counselors, teachers, parents, and school staff. The website developed for the project aims to increase the involvement of parents in their child's academic progress. The project also includes discussions concerning the website's field testing at a middle school in Rosemead, California, its evaluation through participant surveys, and final revision. The field test participant instructions, survey questions, and a computer disc of the website accompanies the project.
Improving Basic Organic Chemistry Skills Among High School Chemistry Students Through The Use Of A Webquest, Jill Elizabeth Nation
Improving Basic Organic Chemistry Skills Among High School Chemistry Students Through The Use Of A Webquest, Jill Elizabeth Nation
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to develop an Internet resource for high school teachers who teach higher level chemistry, which includes organic chemistry. This Organic Chemistry WebQuest will foster a student-directed learning environment that will enable students to do two things: (1) students will learn basic and organic chemistry nomenclature and be able to write chemical equations involving organic molecules, and (2) students will be able to use various technologies to present items to their peers and others.
Constructivism For The English-As-A-Second-Language Learning Environment And Professional Development, Starley Beatrix Dullien
Constructivism For The English-As-A-Second-Language Learning Environment And Professional Development, Starley Beatrix Dullien
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses the needs of the adult learner. The adult learner referred to in; this project comes from two distinguishable groups. One group of adult learners consists of the ESL students who attend adult school or community-based English programs. The other group of adult learners consists of the teachers within adult education ESL programs who themselves are students as they participate in professional development workshops.
Assisting Students With Concept Acquisition In Basic Skills Reading Through The Use Of An Interactive Website, Michele Barbara Laveaux
Assisting Students With Concept Acquisition In Basic Skills Reading Through The Use Of An Interactive Website, Michele Barbara Laveaux
Theses Digitization Project
This project creates an interactive website on the literature surrounding reading and concept acquisition skills in adult learners. This website used in conjunction with the Basic Skills English 10A course given in community colleges will enhance reading and concept acquisitions skills enabling student the self cofidence, encouragement and motivation to complete the course.
Adult Learning Outcomes Based On Course Delivery Methodology, Timothy Edward Jenkins
Adult Learning Outcomes Based On Course Delivery Methodology, Timothy Edward Jenkins
Theses Digitization Project
This study compared student satisfaction and academic performance in online and face-to-face classes. 105 ITT Technical Institute students who were simultaneously enrolled in one online course and two on-campus courses were surveyed and interviewed. Factors examined included student to instructor communication, student to student interaction, content selection for online courses and course management for online courses. Sixty-four percent of the students did not pass their online courses and expressed dissatisfaction with the learning process. Course components and processes that could be improved were identified.
Using Web Based Resources To Bridge The Communication Gap Between Parents And Teachers, Antonette Cong Tran
Using Web Based Resources To Bridge The Communication Gap Between Parents And Teachers, Antonette Cong Tran
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to produce a school website that promotes and enhances communication between the school and parents.
In Time On Time: Website For Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Starley Beatrix Dullien
In Time On Time: Website For Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Starley Beatrix Dullien
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the "In Time On Time TESOL" website for Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) is to provide adult-education teachers online access to classroom managing techniques, teaching and learning strategies, and online resources based on constructivism and adult-learning theory. The instructional design and navigation structure is based on Random Access Instruction (RAI) and hypertext theory.
Using A Teacher Created Website To Provide 24/7 Access To Student Assignments: An Abstract, Dianne Lenore Austin
Using A Teacher Created Website To Provide 24/7 Access To Student Assignments: An Abstract, Dianne Lenore Austin
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to create a website that would assist students in the process of submitting the correct assignments with a minimal amount of frustration for all parties concerned: teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
Evaluating Webquests And The Needs Of A Webquest Rubric, Kimberly Marie Rountree
Evaluating Webquests And The Needs Of A Webquest Rubric, Kimberly Marie Rountree
Theses Digitization Project
Investigates how teachers evaluate WebQuests in an effort to describe and identify a common, generalizable rubric that new users of WebQuests could use. The investigation included how often the teachers who were surveyed used WebQuests in the classroom, and what these teachers used to evaluate WebQuests. Examines whether teachers are using rubrics they had created themselves, or WebQuest rubrics that are provided for them.
The Benefit Of Distance Learning, Mary Porter
The Benefit Of Distance Learning, Mary Porter
Theses Digitization Project
This project will address the issues concerning the benefits of distance learning, a growing area in our education system today. Distance learning takes place when the teacher and students are separated, and technology is used to bridge the instructional gap.
College Of Education: A Guide To Researching The Animal Kingdom On The Internet, Stephen Michael Williams
College Of Education: A Guide To Researching The Animal Kingdom On The Internet, Stephen Michael Williams
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a Web site that would facilitate students' use of the Internet to research topics relating to the study of biology. This Web site serves as a bridge to link classroom topics to real world scientific information and research available on the Internet. Methods of preventing plagiarism and focusing Internet research were incorporated into the overall Web site design.
Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Through The Integration Of Computer Technology, Suzanne Florence Marsolais-Johnson
Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Through The Integration Of Computer Technology, Suzanne Florence Marsolais-Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis demonstrates the effectiveness of using computer technology and the Internet to enhance classroom teaching. A variety of computer and internet based projects that complement lessons initiated by the classroom teacher provide real life situations for additional practice, reinforcement, motivation and greater student achievement.
Development Of A Website To Improve Communication And Learning, Rebecca Sue Bonheim
Development Of A Website To Improve Communication And Learning, Rebecca Sue Bonheim
Theses Digitization Project
This project was developed to address the complex issue of disseminating information to high school students via the World Wide Web. Topics include: the need for greater communication among instructors, students and parents, the need to utilize instructional design techniques, the backwards design process in the development of web based projects; and the need to integrate internet technology for promoting instruction and learning.
Instant Access: Developing A High School Web Site For Staff, Students, And Community, Keri Lynn Freestone
Instant Access: Developing A High School Web Site For Staff, Students, And Community, Keri Lynn Freestone
Theses Digitization Project
This project describes the inception and development of a high school web site along with subsequent implementation issues, limitation, benefits, and recommendations visual design and learning principles and the history of hypermedia are also discussed, and a model is tendered for other schools to follow when constructing a web site.
Creating An Online English Course For Redlands High School, Joshua Miguel Alejandro Murguia
Creating An Online English Course For Redlands High School, Joshua Miguel Alejandro Murguia
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to develop an online course in the hopes of cutting some of the costs of the typical "brick and mortar" class while at the same time offering senior students the opportunity to take a class outside of the physical campus.