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Investigating A New Way To Teach Law: A Computer-Based Commercial Law Course, Robert M. Lloyd

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Utilization And Integration Of Technology By Teachers: A Case Study, Dawn Shipley Basinger

Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the learning process of teachers as they begin to implement an innovation. The research problem was based on the need to understand better the processes by which teachers come to integrate technology into their instructional practices. The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (Hall, Wallace, & Dossett, 1973) provided the conceptual framework for facilitating change in teachers' use of technology to support instructional practices. The constructivist approach to learning characterized the setting for the courses-Introduction to Technology for Teachers (ITT) and Software Applications, Teaching Methods, and Software Development for Teachers ( AMDT …

Pengkalan Web Bermaklumat Untuk Pmr (Bahasa Inggeris), Shuaid Ema Shuaida

Student Works (2000-2009)

Dunia sekarang sedang menuju ke era yang lebih digital di mana teknologi maklumat menjadi satu wadah yang penting terutamanya di dalam bidang pendidikan. Bidang pendidikan juga maju setapak ke hadapan dengan penggunaan pengajaran yang berasaskan multimedia dan CD-Rom. la termasuk dengan kewujudan laman web yang berasaskan grafik dan teks yang menarik. Oleh itu, projek yang bakal dibangunkan ini iaitu Pangkalan Web Bermaklumat untuk Pelajar Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR), khusus untuk mata pelajaran bahasa lnggeris juga memberi banyak kemudahan dan kebaikan kepada pelajar-pelajar dan guru-guru yang memerlukannya. Objektif utama projek ini ialah untuk membangunkan pangkalan web yang menarik, padat, teliti dan …

Pakej Bantuan Pembelajaran Bagi Kanak-Kanak, Rameli Norma

Student Works (2000-2009)

Pakej Bantuan Pembelajaran Bagi Kanak-kanak Tadika(PBPKT) ini adalah merupakan satu alat bantuan yang dibangunkan dengan menggunakan perisian Director 7.0. Ia boleh menjadi alat perantara kepada para guru dan ibubapa untuk mendidik kanak-kanak dalam bentuk yang lebih menarik kerana ianya mempunyai pelbagai daya tarikan seperti bunyi, suara, gambar, animasi, lagu dan video bagi memudahkan kanak-kanak mertlahami apa yang hendak disampaikan. Selain itu juga mereka boleh berinteraksi dengan pakej ini. PBPKT ini mempunyai empat modul utama yang meliputi subjek seperti huruf, nombor, bentuk dan warna, yang mana subjek-subjek ini merupakan silibus bagi peringkat pra-sekolah. Pakej ini juga akan mendekati kanak-kanak secara psikologi. …

A Study Of Faculty Attitudes At Old Dominion University Toward The Use Of Technology In Higher Education, Charles R. Gray

Sociology & Criminal Justice Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to uncover and analyze the attitudes, perceptions, and possible concerns of the faculty at Old Dominion University toward the use of new computer technologies in education. Level of experience with the use of new technologies is also examined. This project utilizes a sample of 207 full-time faculty members employed at Old Dominion University during the Spring 2000 semester.

Faculty members between the ages of 24 and 34 had significantly more experience with the use of new computer technologies than did those faculty members who were 50 or more years of age. Faculty members who …

Increasing Parental Involvement Through Internet Instruction, David Allen Chaplin

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of the project was to develop a curriculum of Internet instruction for parents of Washington Middle School students. Through a review of the current literature it was found that the recurring lack of communication between parents, students and educators was identified as a barrier for involving families in their students' education. To overcome this barrier four sessions of instruction and practice were developed to increase the families' ability to communicate with their children's educators. The sessions introduce the basic layout and function of computers, the Internet, using email for communication, skills vital for finding information on the internet, …

Activities And Strategies For Parents And Teachers To Promote Fluent Reading Acquisition In Emergenct Readers Through The Use Of An Internet Web Page And Printed Materials, Carolyn Sue White

All Graduate Projects

Research relating to phonics, whole language, and a balanced approach as it relates to fluent reading acquisition was read, evaluated, and summarized. A web page with activities and links to other web sites was designed and installed on the internet to provide parents and teachers with material intended to help them promote fluent reading acquisition in emergent readers.

Keberkesanan Penggunaan Bahan Multimedia Dalam Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran Sejarah Tingkatan Satu Di Antara Sekolah Menengah Bestari Dan Sekolah Menengah Biasa, C. Usha Devi Chinnappan

Student Works (2000-2009)

The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the use of multimedia.in the teaching of History to the students of Form One in a Smart School and a Normal-Stream Secondary School. A total of 50 students and IO teachers from SMK Yaakob Latif (the normal-stream secondary school) and SMK Victoria (the Smart School) are used as sample. A survey is conducted to collect data and the data is analised using the SPSS 9.0 version. In order to find a significant relationship between the variables. the chi-square is used. The study reveals that there is a relationship between …

Keberkesanan Penggunaan Bahan Multimedia Dalam Pembelajaran Pengetahuan Moral Di Kalangan Pelajar Tingkatan Lima Di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Vivekananda, Kuala Lumpur, Poovai Karuppanna

Student Works (2000-2009)

The focus of this study was to identify the effectiveness of multimedia based teaching and learning tools in the Moral Knowledge subject among form five students in a secondary school in Kuala Lumpur. In order to run the study, a diskette containing Moral Knowledge programs which was especially designed in accordance with current and local foreign issues was provided to be utilized in the teaching and learning sessions. The study consisted of teaching and learning via the use of CO-ROM as the main teaching tool for four hours. The approach to the teaching and learning were based on five issues, …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pelaksanaan Program Literasi Komputer Di Sebuah Sekolah Swasta, Shah Alam, Selvam Perumal

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of the this study is to identify factors affecting the implementation of computer literacy programme in a private school. The study also identifies the following: (i) Purpose of implementing the computer literacy programme. (ii) Planning involved in the implementation of computer literacy  programme.  (iii) Problems arising in the implementation of computer literacy programme. (iv) Future plans for computer literacy programme. The sample of the study consists of three persons; the management  personnel, the principal and the computer teacher.  The data for the study were collected using a questionnaire, interviews,  observations and school documents.  The findings of the study …

Integration Of The Internet Into The Curriculum: A Model Application Exploring The Iditarod, Melanie Kingham

All Graduate Projects

This manuscript is intended to serve as a model and resource for elementary teachers seeking to incorporate use of the Internet into their curriculum. A central premise of the document is that the Internet can serve as a valuable learning tool when it is part of an integrated, project based instructional program. A discussion of the rationale supporting this position is provided, as well as a review of related literature and research. Issues and considerations for those developing Internet based curricula are addressed. A sample Internet based curriculum for primary students, "The Spirit of Adventure," is offered as an illustration …

Satu Kajian Tentang Penggunaan Mod-Mod Pembelajaran Dalam Pendidikan Jarak Jauh, Vasantha S. Ratnavadivel

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research is based on the usage of study modes among distance education students. The study involved 96 students pursuing an electrical engineering distance education program with the METEOR Distance Learning Sdn. Bhd. The aim of the research is to investigate the various modes used by the students which includes face-to-face component. video conferencing, electronic mail, and Internet discussion boards. The mode which is most popular, comfortable, enjoyable, effective, confidence inspiring and least boring was also investigated. Furthermore the frequency in using a particular mode, factors that encouraged and discouraged a student to use a mode was also studied. The …

Intelligent Multimedia Help System For Arithmetic (Arithelp), Noor Lees Ismail

Student Works (2000-2009)

This dissertation studies and implements an Intelligent Multimedia Help System for Arithmetic (ARITHELP). The major problem currently faced by the manual references is time constraint. Therefore, the goal of this thesis is to provide a quick and easy help for students using multimedia concepts. This system can be categorized into an expert system type as it transforms an expert knowledge into the system. It consists of 4 components which are an expert model, tutor model, student model and interface model. Overlay model is used as a technique to represent knowledge in student model whereas the pedagogical model is used to …

Sistem Sokongan Pensyarah Fsktm Universiti Malaya, Omar Azahari

Student Works (2000-2009)

"Sistem Sokongan Pensyarah" (SISOP) is a final project that is carried out after - its Importance was admitted by supervisor, Pn . Salimah Mokhtar . This system is important in keeping all activity including an activity among lecturer inside or outside of university. Activities that is carried out by lecturer such as publications, conferences, research which is like its involvement in the teaching field, consultancies and etc. All of these information are very important but there is no an alternative to develop this system before. As its objective, when this system is ready to use, it just not only keep …

The Impact Of Technology Integration On The Elementary Classroom With Reading Disabled Students, Donna Heying

Graduate Research Papers

The content of this paper will discuss and review the current literature in the area of technology integration in the elementary classroom, especially those classrooms with learning disabled students. The areas to be covered in this paper include technology's impact on student learning, legal reasons to use technology in the classroom, effective integration principles for technology integration, software and equipment for learning disabled students, Internet integration, and web-based instruction. All of these areas have an influence on how technology is integrated into the elementary classrooms and how effective that technology can be.

Preservice Teacher Technology Competencies : Investigating Levels Of Technology Use By Preservice Teachers, Allison Y. Kenkel

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to assess and determine the current level of technology competencies in preservice teachers at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). The Teacher Education Faculty at UNI developed and adopted the Preservice Teacher Technology Competencies (Appendix A), performance-based competencies modeled on several national standards documents. Preservice teachers at three different levels in the college of education program participated in this study.

This research was conducted to measure the proficiency of preservice teachers at UNI in their use of technology, specifically the educational and classroom use of technology. Measuring preservice teachers' ability to connect their knowledge …

21st Century Learning Infrastructure Project, Justin F. Stone

Graduate Research Papers

This Research Project was a practical experience for gaining knowledge on web design, streaming content delivery and the creation of online, educational objects and environments. While working for the Information Technology Department for the State of Iowa, this author was involved with the 21st Century Learning Infrastructure Pilot Project, an attempt to provide learners in Iowa with educational content on demand. This content includes streaming video and audio of various content, computer based training objects, web pages, pictures, interactions with each other, etc. This author's responsibilities to the initial Pilot Project were that of lead web designer, creating five web …

America Calling: A Social History Of The Telephone To 1940. (Book Review), Philip A. Reed

STEMPS Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Penilaian Pelaksanaan Program Literasi Komputer Futurekids Di Sebuah Sekolah Swasta, Shah Alam, Paramasivam Ramakutir

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Future kids Computer Program in one of the private schools in Shah Alam. A questionnaire was designed to obtain feedback on the effectiveness of the Computer Literacy Program in that school. The subjects of the study comprised 89 students from Standard Four to Form Three in the school. The study attempted to determine the following: a) Students' response towards the Future kids Literacy Program in the school. b) Students' ability in mastering the computer skills. The results of this study show that the students were satisfied and enjoyed …

Penggunaan Komputer Dalam Proses Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran Sejarah Tingkatan Satu Di Beberapa Buah Sekolah Menengah Lembah Kelang, Vasantha Vethembram

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of this study is to analyse the use of Computer in the teaching and learning process of History to students of Form One in some Secondary schools in the Klang Valley. The sample population of this study includes 60 students and 5 teachers from three schools that are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Vivekananda, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan San Peng and Sekolah Menengah Victoria. This study was carried out using the 'survey' technique. Data obtained from this study were analysed using the SPS version 9. 0 program. The statistical analyses used are frequencies and percentages. Chi - squared test was used …

Penilaian Pelajar Sarjana Pendidikan Terhadap Reka Bentuk `Laman Web Asas Html', Mohamad Hassan

Student Works (2000-2009)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the design of the "Basic HTML Web Site" (LWAH) which included learning the basic language script of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML is the main language of instruction protocol in sending and receiving information (such as texts, graphic, animation and audio) via Internet. The study on LWAH is divided into three parts that is instructional design, interface design and screen design. A total of 26 Masters in Education students were involved in this study. To obtain the data, these students followed the learning of HTML which was lead by the instructor (researcher) …

Writing With A Different Tool : A Case Study Of The Influence Of The Word Processor On Writing Process And Product Teaching Of English As Second Language, Say Tin Ooi

Student Works (2000-2009)

This case study sought to investigate whether the word processor had any discernible influence on the writing behaviour of one secondary school student and whether the use of the word processor had any effects on the quality of essays written. The subject wrote six argumentative essays, alternating between the conventional pen-and-paper and the word processor. Techniques of data collection included direct observations of the subject's writing behaviour and semi-structured interviews held immediately after each writing session. Her pen-and-paper writing behaviour and her computer-writing behaviour were coded, analysed and then compared for differences. Essays written with the pen-and-paper and the word …

Pakej Pembelajaran Sains Untuk Pra-Sekolah, Mathuvay Santhrakala

Student Works (2000-2009)

Perkembangan teknologi menyebabkan kemajuan dikecapi dalam bidang pendidikan dengan wujudnya satu sistem pembelajaran melalui komputer yang berasaskan laman web. Sasaran projek ini adalah membina satu Pakej Pembelajaran ,Sains untuk Pra-Sekolah sebagai alat bantuan mengajar bagi kanak-kanak lingkungan usia 4 hingga 6 tahun untuk mempelajarinya secara cepat, mudah dan berkesan. Laman web ini telah disediakan dalam dua bahasa iaitu Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris. Laman web ini juga memudahkan lagi pemahaman pengguna di mana ia mempunyai pelbagai peringkat modul dan kaedah pembelajaran mengikut silibus pendidikan bagi kanak-kanak peringkat usia tersebut seperti modul nota, modul latihan, modul permainan, modul bantuan, modul buku …

School Facilities Management System (Sfms), Hui Hoon Gan

Student Works (2000-2009)

Computer information system and computer applications are very important to all the organizations. Thus the government is introducing the MSC or Multimedia Super Corridor. It is meant to develop Malaysia into a regional and international technology and telecommunications hub in 2020. The MSC will propel the transfer of technology and become the test bed for R&D in high-tech industries. There are seven-flagship applications in MSC, and Smart School is one of the seven flagship applications in MSC School Facilities Management System will be an example of what the function of facilities management in Smart School will be like. The facilities …

Interactive 3d Human-Head Multimedia System, Ahmad Shah Reezal

Student Works (2000-2009)

This document was organized in order to give to the reader or user a complete overview about the upcoming project, in the sense that the user should learn the theoretical concepts first and then be aware of how the concepts be applied, being presented meanwhile, some introduction, literation research, methodology, system analysis, system design, system development, system testing, the discussion on the problems occur and examples related with "Interactive 30 human Head Multimedia System". My advisor and supervisor for this thesis is Pn. Nurul Fazmidar Mohd. Noor and the moderator is Dr. Phang Keat Keong. The topic I chose is …

Interactive Mathematics Learning System (Emath), Govindan Deepa

Student Works (2000-2009)

Interactive Mathematics Learning system is a web based multimedia learning system for lower primary school level. The target users are lower primary school students, teachers and parents. It can be used either as a teaching tool or a self learning program. This system provides lessons to educate students of 7 and 8 years of age. It can also be used by preschool children. At the end of every lesson.short test and quiz will be given to test the understanding of the students. Games based on the basic mathemahics operations are also created to test the students skills in mathematics. The …

Interactive Multimedia Learning Science With Puzzles, Ngee Sun Cheong

Student Works (2000-2009)

Educational innovation occurs in many different ways. One approach use computer technologies to enhance the learning environment. Besides, computer assisted-learning can reduce the anxiety of students and turn out to be a positive side of learning (Gates, 1997). Children are our future leaders in the coming generation. Hence, Interactive Multimedia Learning Science with Puzzles is an interactive educational learning science with puzzles in English meant for children aged 6 to 9 years old. It comprises of an interesting storytelling with puzzles games, suitable for lower primary school (primary 1-3) for Malaysian children. It is a web based multimedia learning - …

Ujian Berelektronik (Electronic Test), Abd Samad Suhaiela

Student Works (2000-2009)

Teknologi komputer terus berkembang dengan pesat terutamanya dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, dan ini tidak hanya di negara maju tetapi juga di negara-negara membangun seperti Malaysia. Peranannya tidak terbatas dan ini termasuklah di dalam bidang pendidikan. Dengan wujudnya Electronic Test atau Ujian Secara Elektronik ini bidang pendidikan telah melangkah setapak lagi ke hadapan, dengan melakukan pengujian tahap pengetahuan pelajar secara berkomputer di mana ia boleh di ambil secara online. Ujian Berelektronik adalah Ujian berkomputer yang berasaskan World Wide Web (WWW). Pembangunannya bertujuan agar pengguna khususnya mereka yang ingin menguji tahap pengetahuan mereka tentang bidang-bidang di dalam Sains Komputer, dapat mengambil …

Application Of Computer-Based Technology To The Teaching Of Writing In Spanish As A Foreign Language: A Case Study, Nuria Gago

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Computers are becoming more and more important in today's world. They are part of every sector of our society, including education. Most of the studies done so far on computer integration with educational purposes focus on the classification, and incorporation, from a theoretical point of view, of Computer Mediated Communication in the class. Unfortunately, very little empirical research has been done concerning the students' perspectives and reactions when introduced to the use of multimedia technology in the classroom. The present project was started in an effort to analyze and observer the reactions of a group of learners when exposed, in …

Researching The Internet : A Student Tutorial, Roger S. Davis

Graduate Research Papers

This project involves the development of a series of web pages that serve as a tutorial students use for Internet searching. Students in the Computer Concepts and Applications class at Hawkeye Community College use the Internet to find information for use in an oral report or written assignment. A limited amount of general information about the mechanics of working with a web browser and a brief introduction to search engines is presented to the students in class. The tutorial will assist students by providing links to search engines, ideas in formulating a search strategy, additional more detailed information on working …