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Computer-Based Learning: Effects On Student Learning And Interpretation Of Curriculum, Hasani Jackson
Computer-Based Learning: Effects On Student Learning And Interpretation Of Curriculum, Hasani Jackson
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ABSTRACT In 2010, the Superintendent of Prestige School District (a pseudonym) implemented online learning programs that would cater to student learning while increasing achievement. With the adoption of computer-based programs into Prestige School District System, curriculum specialists wanted to align programs to the Common Core State Standards initiated by the Department of Education. Through gathering quantitative and qualitative data on behalf of various stakeholders within Prestige School District, the goal of this study was to uncover the key elements of online learning programs that can be improved to enhance student achievement. Results provide a foundation for positive learning initiatives that …
Into The Cloud: How Professional Development And Leadership Relate To Technology Implementation, Jessica Iovinelli
Into The Cloud: How Professional Development And Leadership Relate To Technology Implementation, Jessica Iovinelli
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The skills necessary for 21st century society and the information age require that schools reevaluate their mission, vision, and goals to reflect how they will prepare students for the demands of a world in which immediate access to droves of information has led to increased value placed on what Tony Wagner (2008) has defined as the “seven survival skills”: critical thinking and problem-solving; collaboration and leading by influence; agility and adaptability; initiative and entrepreneurship; effective communication; accessing and analyzing information; and curiosity and imagination. For many districts and schools, the response has been adding technology to the menu of initiatives. …