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An Investigation Of The Impact Of Integrated Learning System Use On Mathematics Achievement Of Elementary Students., Vicki Carpenter Kirk May 2003

An Investigation Of The Impact Of Integrated Learning System Use On Mathematics Achievement Of Elementary Students., Vicki Carpenter Kirk

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between time spent on an integrated learning system (ILS) entitled, SuccessMaker®, as a supplement to traditional mathematics instruction on achievement as measured by standardized achievement tests of elementary students. The variables of grade-level, ability level, and gender were also considered. The population consisted of students who were second-, third-, and fourth-graders during the 1997-98 school year. Data were gathered that covered the three-year period beginning in 1997 and ending in 2000. The final sample consisted of 348 students who participated in Computer Curriculum Corporation© mathematics instruction and …


Animated Drawing Guide For Basic Art Education, Guan-Jong Hwang Jan 2003

Animated Drawing Guide For Basic Art Education, Guan-Jong Hwang

Theses Digitization Project

The project used Macromedia Flash MX to develop a series of web-based animated drawing lessons for first grade students.


Relational Database For The Master Of Arts In Education Instructional Technology Program, Keith Anthony Castillo Jan 2003

Relational Database For The Master Of Arts In Education Instructional Technology Program, Keith Anthony Castillo

Theses Digitization Project

This project was created to develop a database for students and teachers to allow accurate, efficient and reliable tracking of student's academic information. The database was designed specifically for faculty and students within the Master of Arts in Education, Instructional Technology Program at California State University, San Bernardino.


A Guide To Motivating Students To Twist To Better Spelling, Kim Elaine Du Cloux Jan 2003

A Guide To Motivating Students To Twist To Better Spelling, Kim Elaine Du Cloux

Theses Digitization Project

Students learn and retain more when they enjoy the process or avenue of learning. Students have fun learning to spell when visual, auditory, and hands-on learning are included in the process. In addition, the intervention project can be used to support and assist second language learners. The benefits from this intervention project will not only strengthen students' phonemic and spelling foundation, but will also enhance their reading comprehension and writing effectiveness.


Effectively Incorporating Web Tools Into The Community College Composition Curriculum, Michael James Shefchik Jan 2003

Effectively Incorporating Web Tools Into The Community College Composition Curriculum, Michael James Shefchik

Theses Digitization Project

This project shows how web tools can be effectively integrated into the community college composition curriculum through staff development. It shows the need for adaptation of materials designed for K-12 education to the community college level and the development of grade-appropriate materials using web resources. The need for authentic assessment is explored and the means to prove it were supplied. Examples of web tools, sites for developing web tools and resources for accessing and applying authentic assessment tools were given.