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Public Library/Public School Cooperation In Bettendorf, Iowa, Kristi Anhalt
Public Library/Public School Cooperation In Bettendorf, Iowa, Kristi Anhalt
Graduate Research Papers
A case study was conducted at the Bettendorf Public Library to determine how and why the public library cooperates with the area public schools. Interviews with the public library staff and school media specialists were conducted. Documentation relating to the cooperation was gathered and examined. Lastly, observations were conducted. The relevant data were then compiled and examined for patterns. The data collected show cooperation has occurred with one institution providing the leadership and funds while both institutions benefit. The patterns also indicated that the administrators for both institutions indicate support for the cooperation and that the purpose of the cooperation …
Read Aloud Practices In One Iowa Middle School, Linda K. Balog
Read Aloud Practices In One Iowa Middle School, Linda K. Balog
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not teachers at Prairie Middle School in the College Community, Iowa School District were reading aloud to their students. Secondly, the research set out to determine whether those teachers surveyed knew the impact that reading aloud has on the development of vocabulary, language, and comprehension. Finally, the purpose of the research was to determine whether those teachers were choosing to read materials that would provide opportunity for. growth in vocabulary, language, and comprehension. The middle school teachers in this district were surveyed to determine what current read aloud practices are. …
Examining How Presentation Technology Affects Communication Of Student Ideas, Barbara Besch
Examining How Presentation Technology Affects Communication Of Student Ideas, Barbara Besch
Graduate Research Papers
This research examines the impact of presentation technology and the effect it has on the way students communicate their ideas. Students have traditionally stood at the front of the room and talked about their research and findings. Technology offers new means in presenting student research. The class that will be participating in this study will have access to presentation software and the tools to use it effectively to create dynamic presentations. Before the process begins, students will be asked to evaluate their attitudes and feelings on presenting the results of research. They will then evaluate the overall quality of their …