Research Questions
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This 12 page paper looks at research issues raised in a case supplied by the student. A test was being trialed for use to assess the aptitude and abilities of students IT skills. The test results did not correlate with the expected results. The paper is written in three parts. The first part assesses the research methodology used for the initial trial, and looks at questions that could be asked of the students to help assess the reason for the problems; The second part of the paper identifies a research methodology that should be used to investigate the difficulties with the first trial and the last part of the paper proposed the research and looks at ways that problems, such as resistance from teachers may be overcome by developing a new implementation model. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEasscomptest.rtf

Sample Grant Application - Gates Foundation
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A 5 page paper that begins with an overview and introduction to this Foundation's Education Grant Program. The writer identifies the items in the initial inquiry letter and then provides a sample grant application for funding for technology to establish an after-school program for students. The purpose of the project is to increase elementary grade students' achievement in math and language arts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGgrntt.rtf

SIGI-PLUS
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This 3 page paper outlines the SIGI-PLUS system, an interactive computerized career guidance program, looking at its’ components as well as who may gain form their use and how they can be used. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEsigipl.rtf

Software Applications In The Classroom
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This 2.5 page paper provides an overview of two journal articles that focus on technology in the classroom. The first article reports a case study on the use of editing tools by 2nd graders. The second article intends to provide ideas and resources on incorporating technology into the writing workshop model. One example from the this article is reported. The writer then comments on what can be learned from each article. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGtchsc.rtf

Staff Development Program for Teachers: A View of Integrated Technology
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a plan to assist teachers in applying technology in their classroom. This plan is a staff development plan with a rationale based in the current literature. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHTeaTe5.rtf

Student-Teacher Communication
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A 3 page paper discussing strategies for increasing effective student-teacher communication. The paper discusses the use of interactive writing and feedback forms, both of which are paper-based. It also discusses the use of email and class-group chats for those students with access to both a computer and the Internet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeduComTeStu.rtf

Summaries of Elluminate’s Qualities
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A 5 page paper providing summaries of two larger sections of the larger paper comprised by KSeduWebConf and KSeduWebConf2. One summary addresses the characteristics of adult learners and how Elluminate addresses those characteristics. The other summarizes Elluminate’s qualities and value as an online learning tool and environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeduWebConf4.rtf