Logo Programming Language
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An 8 page paper discussing the language accessible to children but not limited in its applicability to more complicated projects. More than 30 years old, Logo is widely used today in developing nations as well as the US and continues to gain the increased attention of those committed to constructivist learning. Constructivism does not mean that children are not required to learn rules of convention or natural law, only that they are not limited in their abilities to apply those rules. Logo was valuable in its early years, but it appears to be of even greater consequence in today's learning environment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSLogoPL.wps

Managing Technology In The Classroom - Summary Two Articles
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This 3 page paper provides a summary of two Internet articles that address managing technology in the classroom. The first, written by a teacher, includes comments about setting up the room and adhering to district guidelines. The second provides a long list of specific tips, like practicing a technology lesson before presenting it and having a back-up plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGmgtch.rtf

Massachusetts' VES Database: Positive And Negative Impact Upon Student Learning
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses one positive and one negative aspect of Massachusetts' VES program. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCMassVES.rtf

Memorandum: Software Licensing Compliance
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Model memorandum outlining a policy for school districts to prevent software piracy. Memorandum includes policy, description of costs of noncompliance, and disciplinary action in pursuit of violation of the policy. 3 references. jvSftLiM.rtf
Filename: jvSftLiM.rtf

Model Critique of a Journal Article on the Topic of Distance Education
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A 4 page paper which provides guidelines on how to evaluate a research article that examines the issue of distance education. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGdisted.rtf

Modeling and Simulation
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A 4 page paper discussing physical, process, procedural and situational simulations in education and providing activities illustrating each type. Topics include the structure of the DNA molecule; the process by which chlorine damages the ozone layer; the process of proving geometry theorems; and teen-oriented situational simulations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeduSimula.rtf

Multicultural Education And Technology
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A 10 page paper that includes these sections: abstract, stimulus statement and topic, teacher competence to teach multicultural education, what we know about technology and student achievement and technology in pre-service multicultural education classes, what we do not know and recommendations. There are many suppositions that make good sense about the value of technology when teaching multicultural lessons but there seems to be very little empirical evidence. Data are provided for studies where technology was used with ELL and disadvantaged students for math and writing. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGmlttch.RTF