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A Follow-Up Study Of Technology Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2002-2006, Johnny F. Mack Jan 2008

A Follow-Up Study Of Technology Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2002-2006, Johnny F. Mack

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

Through this follow-up study, survey data were collected toward fulfilling the following objectives: Determine whether graduates of Old Dominion University's Technology Education undergraduate program were adequately prepared to assume teaching positions; Determine what improvements can be made to the undergraduate curriculum at Old Dominion University based upon graduate's feedback; and Determine whether the standards established through the Standards of Technological Literacy framework were being attained.


The Effects Of Technology Education On Science Achievement, Jessica L. Filosa Jan 2008

The Effects Of Technology Education On Science Achievement, Jessica L. Filosa

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the effect of technology education units on science achievement of third graders. To solve this problem, the following hypotheses were tested: 1) Within a third grade classroom, technology education units of instruction will affect students' achievement on the Science Tests For Higher Standards more than non-participants in such instruction. 2)Within a third grade classroom, technology education units of instruction will affect students' achievement on the Science Standards of Learning more than non-participants in such instruction.


Relationship Between Workplace Skills And Grade Point Averages As Predictors For Employment, John Nelson Jan 2008

Relationship Between Workplace Skills And Grade Point Averages As Predictors For Employment, John Nelson

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the relationship between workplace readiness skills test scores of students' with their current year grade point average in the Information Technology and Telecommunication ATC courses as a predictor of successful employment.


Professional Development Topics For Marketing Education Teachers, Ashley E. Nunn Jan 2008

Professional Development Topics For Marketing Education Teachers, Ashley E. Nunn

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the topics for professional development days for marketing education high school teachers. To solve this problem the following questions will be asked: 1) How are professional development workshops perceived by marketing education teachers? 2) What topics do marketing education teachers want to learn through professional development? 3) What are suggestions for improvement of professional development for marketing education teachers?


Using Brain Compatible Assessment To Obtain Higher Test Scores As Compared To Multiple Choice Tests, Raena Weimer Jan 2008

Using Brain Compatible Assessment To Obtain Higher Test Scores As Compared To Multiple Choice Tests, Raena Weimer

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine whether high school students enrolled in Resource Management for Independent Living obtained higher test scores when evaluated using brain-compatible assessments.


Follow-Up Of Danville Community College Networking Track Iii Graduates Form 2005-2007, Steven Carrigan Jan 2008

Follow-Up Of Danville Community College Networking Track Iii Graduates Form 2005-2007, Steven Carrigan

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The focus of this study was to determine the graduate job placement rate of the Networking Track III curriculum offered at Danville Community College and what impact did obtaining this training have on their success.


A Follow-Up Study Of Marketing Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2001-2007, Meghan Dowd Jan 2008

A Follow-Up Study Of Marketing Education Graduates From Old Dominion University 2001-2007, Meghan Dowd

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem in this study was to evaluate graduates of the marketing education program at Old Dominion University to determine the program's effectiveness in preparing them to enter the teaching profession.


An Analysis Of Tidewater Community College English Instructors' Attitudes Toward Using Instructional Technology, Linda Ferrara Jan 2008

An Analysis Of Tidewater Community College English Instructors' Attitudes Toward Using Instructional Technology, Linda Ferrara

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the attitudes of English composition instructors toward using instructional technology in a post-secondary composition course.


Employees Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Training At Atlantic Container Line In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Colette Harmon Jan 2008

Employees Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Training At Atlantic Container Line In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Colette Harmon

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the training needs of employees at Atlantic Container Line in Virginia Beach, Virginia


The Effectiveness Of One Week Of Remediation For Geometry, Martha L. Hopkins Jan 2008

The Effectiveness Of One Week Of Remediation For Geometry, Martha L. Hopkins

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to explore how remediation affects SOL retake scores in geometry. The following hypothesis was developed to guide this study: Students who passed high school geometry, but failed the SOL test, will pass the SOL retest after completing the one-week Geometry SOL Remediation Recovery Program.


Career Placement Of Graduates Who Received A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Training Specialist, Latrey E. Myrick Jan 2008

Career Placement Of Graduates Who Received A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Training Specialist, Latrey E. Myrick

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

To determine career placement of college graduates who received a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University in the training specialist major, the following research objectives were analyzed: Determine whether Old Dominion University graduates were currently working within the training career field; Determine whether Old Dominion University graduates accepted lower occupational status positions and/or lower pay than often provided in their major; and determine whether Old Dominion University graduates were facing unemployment following a year of degree completion.


Business And Industry Training Employment Opportunities, Christie Callahan Jan 2008

Business And Industry Training Employment Opportunities, Christie Callahan

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine employment opportunities for entry-level business and industry trainers within the Hampton Roads area.


The Use Or Non-Use Of Calculators Affects On Student's Ability To Perform Basic Mathematics Problems, Christina Miles Jan 2008

The Use Or Non-Use Of Calculators Affects On Student's Ability To Perform Basic Mathematics Problems, Christina Miles

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine if the use or non-use of calculators in eighth grade mathematics classes affects a student's ability to solve basic mathematics equations in the Teen living (family and Consumer Science) class when working with simplistic life skill problems.