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IT Help Desks, 2008.
An analysis of potential benefits and associated costs of installing a "Help Desk Service" at Charles Sturt University.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The paper discusses what services a help desk can provide at Charles Sturt University. The paper provides an explanation concerning how these services should be delivered and an explanation as to who will benefit from its use and why, from both staff member and student perspectives. In addition, the paper provides a description of existing alternatives and gives some broad general cost comparison for these different approaches. A discussion of organizational issues that can reasonably be expected during the implementation of such a help desk service is followed by some examples of where this type of technology is already in use, and commentary concerning their respective successes.
Outline:
Services Provided by Typical IT Help Desks
How Services Should be Delivered
Beneficiaries of Help Desk Service
Cost Comparisons
Examples of IT Help Desks Currently in Use and Their Respective Effectiveness
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"One major company that has used its IT help desk function to good effect is U.S.-based Convergent Industries of Atlanta, Georgia (hereinafter "Convergent" or "the company"). Today, Convergent provides a wide range of services to a number of Fortune 100 companies and delivers a comprehensive help desk function to its customers seeking information on a various company products and services. The company's current client list is comprised of various world-class organizations in the financial services, retail, automotive, and healthcare sectors (Corporate brochure, 2008). As to the success of the company's IT help desk service, Convergent's expanding list of clients represents a fundamental challenge for the help desk function because it means the company's marketing division is doing its job effectively and its software developers are providing state-of-the-art products and services that make Convergent's marketing function easier. Conversely, this increasingly diverse mix of clientele, products and services has created "
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Education Technology, 2008.
This paper discusses incorporating technology into English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Speakers of a Second Language (ESOL) education programs.
1,111 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the integration of new technology into English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Speakers of a Second Language (ESOL) educational programs is important to maximize their effectiveness. The educational value of new technology for students, teachers, and school personnel make its incorporation into the modern learning environment essential for maximum program success. The writer discusses that educational technology integration is equally useful in the ESL/ESOL curricula and in standard curricula, particularly in the case of delayed learners. The writer maintains that once the administrative decision to incorporate educational technology is made, the most important element for ensuring its success is educator training to understand and implement the software tools for optimum effect on learning.
Outline:
Introduction - Building Blocks for Educational Technology Integration
The Professional Competence Element of Program Evaluation
Predicting ESL/ESOL Student Response to Technology in the Learning Environment
Selecting the Right Technological Tools
Other Educational Applications
Conclusion
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"The research-based Intellitools products are valuable teaching aides for reading, writing, and mathematics, in addition to introducing computer familiarity and literacy through their use. The IntelliTools products are adaptable to teaching core concepts, providing repetitive non-judgmental practice and immediate feedback, while tracking student responses and progress.
"Software designed by Educational Software Inc. adds another innovative concept to telling stories in its Virtual Storytelling program. The software features animation, sound effects, and interactive commands designed to capture the attention of the students from Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade classrooms. The primary focus of the Virtual Storytelling software is providing 1st and 2nd Grade-level virtual stories in every subject area-related lesson. The idea is simply to promote learning through an enjoyable medium made possible by technology, particularly for the benefit of students with short attention spans, behavior problems, as well as those who exhibit hyperactivity."
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The National Writing Project, 2008.
A study proposal to look at the history of the National Writing Project and its implications for today's classrooms.
6,010 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 38 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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This paper traces the early history of the National Writing Project (pre 1974-1984) within a historical framework of educational reform and theory articulated by participants in the Project's first years. It investigates how a small group of innovative educators spanning all levels of education came together across curriculum barriers, across theoretical stances, and individual practices to focus on a new approach to classroom writing and teaching. It also explores the historical education background that led to this innovation, eventually named the National Writing Project, that started as a local (The Bay Area of California) response to problems in the American educational system.
Outline
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Research Study Methods
Qualitative/Quantitative Mixed Approach
Participants
Literature Review
Significance of the Research
Proposed Chapters
Bibliography
Appendix A: Informed Consent Letter
Appendix B: Interview Questions
Appendix C: Questionnaire
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"Gray and his colleagues felt a need for change due to dismal testing scores for entering students at the college level. They turned from the existing theoretical educational background of Piaget and Skinner through a collaborative effort to offer, "teachers a program unlike any other they had experienced. The BAWP [Bay Area Writing Project] vision, conceived by a small group of classroom teachers, faculty and administrators at UC Berkeley, moved to improve writing in the schools by creating a new model for continuing education, one that recognized the expertise, knowledge and leadership potential of classroom teachers" (Gray and Sterling 1). They were prodded to action by the failure of the profession to understand that writing is fundamental to learning. New teachers were trained to teach reading but not writing. No teacher training courses offered a course in the teaching of writing in any university in the country. "
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Family Literacy Programs, 2008.
A research paper that attempts to identify a family literacy program which assists English language students to develop their language skills.
9,389 words (approx. 37.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 193.95
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This research paper discusses a study to identify best practices for the effective delivery of educational services to English literacy learning students using a family literacy program approach. The paper comments that the challenges of educating students who do not speak a societal language are enormous and that educating such students is not just a question of teaching English: It is rather a question of providing large numbers of students with access to the curriculum at the same time that they are learning English. The paper uses a five-chapter format to discuss questions related to the topic with the fifth chapter providing a summary of the research, salient conclusions and recommendations.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Design of the Study
Summary And Recapitulation Of Main Themes
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"The day when a third of America was plagued by apartheid is long gone of course, and "white-only" waiting rooms and drinking fountains are a nasty thing of the past. Today, a black man and a white woman are candidates for the presidency of the United States, and it is clear that although much remains to be done, much has been accomplished in the last five decades to advance the rights of women and African Americans. In fact, there may come a day when blacks and white find themselves at a distinct disadvantage because of shifting demographic patterns in the U.S., and sharing a common language and a common - albeit shameful in some cases -- legacy will bring them closer together in the face of these multicultural trends. Even together, though, blacks and whites may be faced with a new United States in the mid-20th century where Spanish is the predominate language in a majority of the states of the union, and they will be seeking out family literacy programs to help them survive in this new environment just as ELL learners are doing today. Given these trends, it is clearly in the best interests of an increasingly polyglot nation to ensure that everyone can communicate, and the English-only initiatives springing up across the country will not solve the problem. What is needed is a more informed view of the problem by mainstream Americans, particularly since they or their children may well find themselves in the ELL predicament sooner than they might think. All in all, family literacy programs were shown to just be good business. These programs provide an enormous return on their investment, and because the investment is in the nation's future, they are also the right thing to do today to help ensure the viability of a different America in the coming years."
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Early Childhood Education, 2008.
A review of observing and assessing young children's education.
1,905 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 60.95
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The paper defines "assessment" and states that educators use this in an attempt to see if a student qualifies to advance to the next grade. The paper relates that an assessment should be done by early childhood professionals, not only to check for the child's progress but also to test the effectiveness of a teacher's method of teaching. The paper states that assessment of a child's learning is done through observation, tests and checklists, and school projects. The paper discusses the many purposes of assessments and the manner in which the results are interpreted.
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"Assessment of children serves several purposes. Authentic assessment evaluates the extent of a child's learning and his ability to follow directions on a certain activity. An assessment provides information to benefit other sectors that are involved with the child's development. Apart from quantifying what a child has learned so far, conducting an assessment also reveals his inadequacies. Early childhood professionals are able to communicate to families about their children's progress in learning. Learning in school and at home can be compared. Conducting an assessment will allow for the improvement of early childhood programs by identifying what policies are needed. Teachers benefit by knowing what to improve his lesson plans and methods. He is also able to relate to families regarding the children's academic performance. The general public also benefits from an assessment because it provides information regarding children's and students' school-wide achievements. It also provides information on which areas school programs are deficient, catalyzing policies to be made."
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Remuneration Packages of UK University Executives, 2008.
A study to investigate if the rank of a university has a significant effect on the salary of the Vice Chancellor and other staff at the university.
6,336 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 147.95
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This paper presents a study carried out that shows that university rank has a significant effect on the salary of Vice Chancellors (VC) because of limitations in financial resources at these institutions. Other findings in this study are that two factors hold primary influence in the remuneration package awarded to VCs at UK universities. These factors are internal pay scales of other academic employees and external pay scales of CEOs in other similar size firms in the UK.
Outline:
Introduction
Objectives
Research Question
Background of the Study
Overview of Following Chapters
Literature Review
Methodology
Analysis of Findings
Conclusion
Appendix A: VIice-Chancellors' Annual Salaries 2006-2007
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"In a report published March 21 2006, it is related in the University of Surrey Students' Newspaper as follows: "Unions representing university teachers are calling for an inquiry in light of the recent revelations that Vice Chancellors have enjoyed a 25% pay increase over the past three years. Among the top paid Vice Chancellors in the country, the University of Surrey was the third highest. Although the national average for the VC increase was around a quarter, UniS and Cardiff gave their Vice-Chancellors the biggest rise with a 61% salary increase." (Bates and Ward, 2006) The report goes on to relate that an inquiry will be requested by the Association of University Teachers who plan to write to Ruth Kelly, Education Secretary, requesting the same. (Bates and Ward, 2006; paraphrased) This report states that it is important for Vice-Chancellors pay to be scrutinized in the same manner as lecturers and other staff at the universities. Bates and Ward state that while "Vice-chancellors do a demanding job as chief executives of complex, multimillion pound organizations..." they are paid for than the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in many cases. (Bates and Ward, 2006)"
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Bronfenbrenner and Development, 2008.
This paper discusses Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that in many ways, the ecological theory posited by Bronfenbrenner can be used to describe the levels of development in the writer's personal and academic life. This theory of development is based on interactive levels of input and experience that can be transposed and used to discuss the decisions made in the writer's personal life, which led to a change from a career focused on children and family services to the geriatric population and gerontology. This paper not only attempts to show how this personal development corresponds to Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of development but also analyzes and elucidates this theoretical standpoint and its ramifications.
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"In essence, the theory put forward by Bronfenbrenner stresses the quality as well as the context of the developmental environment that extends from childhood to adulthood and to later life. A central facet that is emphasized in the theory is the interaction between the individual and the environment and the complexity of this interaction in the developmental process. Many of the above stages can be relate to the different dimensions of an individual's development. For example, the Macrosystem can present environmental factors that can both help or hinder the developmental progress of the childe or young adult. "
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Performance Assessment Tools: A Comparison, 2008.
A discussion of the relative merits of formative assessment and standardized achievement tests.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper compares two kinds of performance assessments, formative assessment as described in an article by N. Starkman, and standardized achievement tests as described in an article by Beswick, Willms & Sloat. The author explains that formative assessment is the most effective form of student assessment available for determining student achievement, while standardized achievement tests can assess and focus on emergent readers' needs and potentially the needs of the system in which they are educated. The writer concludes that standardized tests offer a lot of information to educators that would not otherwise be available, but are inferior as an independent assessment tool to formative tests, which show individual progress over time and can be used for near instantaneous intervention.
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"Standardized achievement tests have been in use for many years, and have become the foundation of outcomes based curriculum. They are purported to measure how a student fares with regard to the rest of the population of common students or students of the same educational level or grade. They are often grade and subject based and can also be compiled in a variety of ways to assess the performance of very large groups, including all the compatible students in a single grade in an entire state and where standardized tests are found in common even among several states."
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School Bullying, 2008.
An analysis of the physiological and psychological damage of bullying in school.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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The objective of this paper is to examine the effects that bullying and teasing in school have on elementary, middle school and high school students and the resulting damage to their physiological or psychological growth.
Outline:
Introduction
Bullying and PTSD
Lifetime Harm
Stressors Chemically Burned Into Long-Term Memory
Summary and Conclusion
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"The work of Nader and Koch entitled: "Does Bullying Result in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Relates that bullying in schools "is a widespread problem that has received greater attention in recent years." (2006; p.1) Nader and Koch relate that bullying "occurs repeatedly over time and involves and ongoing pattern of harassment, intimidation and abuse." (2006; p.1) Furthermore, bullying may be physical or relational and generally occurs at school and "between peers within the same school year." (Nader and Koch, 2006; p.1) Nader and Koch relates that there have been studies to report negative psychological and physical effects of school bullying which include "...reduced self-esteem, poor physical health, decreased school attendance and performance and increased depression and anxiety." (2006; p.1) "
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The Technology Classroom - Positive Learning Advances, 2008.
A look at the impact of technology in the classroom.
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the remarkable technological advances in America's classrooms over the past ten or fifteen years that have changed the way teachers teach and the way students learn.
Outline:
Overview
Duhaney's Article Shows What Trained Teachers Can Do
Traditional vs. Innovative - and Innovative Wins
Using Technology to Pinpoint Specific Student Needs
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"OVERVIEW: The remarkable technology advances in America's classrooms over the past ten or fifteen years have changed the way teachers teach and the way students learn. Not every classroom is up to date with high-end digital technology; but many, if not most, teachers have access to the Internet, and other helpful interactive technology tools. Students no longer create essays on typewriters, but instead Apple and Dell and other companies make computers available to schools at low prices. Writers Agapova and Ushakov, in their article, contrast the traditional with the innovative way (through ChemQuest) of teaching in high school chemistry classes. It proved successful. Teacher Mary Rooney in Philadelphia was able to pinpoint exactly where students were falling behind through the use of ISM technology, in Justine Brown's article. And as Devon Duhaney points out in his article, even though some teachers have a fear of new technologies, in a well-planned program by a knowledgeable teacher, there is the opportunity for wonderful interaction between students and teachers utilizing these marvelous technologies. The three articles bring out the point that when teachers have the training they need to implement the technologies fully and fairly, students are more than ready to learn in new and exciting ways. In fact, if teachers and schools do not provide the opportunity for students to learn with up-to-date technologies, students will be bored in a hurry and the learning will be limited."
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