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Determining The Role Of Technology In Supporting The Professional Growth Of Administrative Leadership Candidates, Antoinette P. Bruciati, Gail Nordmoe
Determining The Role Of Technology In Supporting The Professional Growth Of Administrative Leadership Candidates, Antoinette P. Bruciati, Gail Nordmoe
Education Faculty Publications
School improvement planning that is guided through data-driven decision making has been recognized as a “best practice” among educational leaders for many years. Although national standards for school administrators routinely incorporate educational and information technology components, state boards of education do not currently mandate technology training for those enrolled in programs leading to administrative certification. As a result, many school administrators may not be adequately prepared to use computer and information technologies supportive of their roles and responsibilities. This investigation examined the perceptions and current technological literacy of individuals enrolled in a university-level Administrative Leadership Program. Research focused on the …
Robots That Teach: Developing An Integrated Curriculum For Middle School Math, Antoinette P. Bruciati
Robots That Teach: Developing An Integrated Curriculum For Middle School Math, Antoinette P. Bruciati
Education Faculty Publications
Keeping middle school students interested in mathematics and motivating them to succeed are challenges that continually present themselves to even the most seasoned teachers. Students will be drawn to mathematics if they are able to connect it to exciting careers. This paper describes a research-based curriculum model for teachers, grant writers, and others interested in incorporating Lego robotics technologies into an existing middle school mathematics curriculum. The model is based on data gathered from a three year research study in which approximately 150 sixth grade students per year and their teachers collaborated with a middle school Math Coordinator, a school …
Reflections (2008 Issue), College Of Health Professions
Reflections (2008 Issue), College Of Health Professions
College of Health Professions Newsletters & Magazines
This issue summarizes the achievements of the College of Education and Health Professions for the academic year 2007-2008, including the creation of the Isabelle Farrington School of Education.