Online Classes
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A 6 page paper discussing the evolution of distance learning as it has been altered by the advent of the Internet. Online classes began as special-interest adventures offered for no academic credit, but now there are Internet-only schools and many mainstream universities offer extensive possibilities. Distance learning has existed for more than a century in various forms, but the Internet offers possibilities never known before. One of these possibilities is Duke's MBA program that requires 5 weeks on campus, but also requires 2 weeks each in Germany, Brazil and China. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSonlineClass.wps

Online Education And Technological Frustrations
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5 pages in length. There was a time when students had to rely upon the traditional - and archaic - educational methods of attending class, abiding by the pre-established schedules of instructors, following a curriculum upon which they had little time to focus, as well as rearranging their lives to accommodate their schooling. This is no longer the case with the advent of telecommunications technology in the classroom -- the classroom being the privacy of the student's own home. Indeed, it is impossible to overlook the many benefits inherent to such programs as distance learning, video conferencing, interactive multimedia, knowledge-based systems and the Internet as they relate to education. Contemporary students have been given an opportunity unlike any who have studied before them: the chance to mold their educational needs to fit their individual lifestyles. However, along with the good comes the not-so-good in terms of technological frustrations that impede upon their progress. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCTechFrus.rtf

Online Education in Mathematics: A Review of Literature
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This 8 page paper provides a review of literature on the use of online education in mathematics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHOnliMa.rtf

Online Education: Balancing School With Other Life Responsibilities
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3 pages in length. Everything takes priority at one time or another; the most important thing to remember is that only one thing can take priority at a time. Balance is the key to successfully juggling an online education with work and/or family demands, however, balance requires sacrifice and compromise whereby something at sometime is going to have to be delegated a secondary preference. The greatest conflict people find when they attempt an online degree is the perceived notion of "your time is your own" from employers, friends and family alike. While the fundamental attraction of online education is the ability to achieve this goal at home, that is the only difference between it and a brick-and-mortar schedule. That online learning removes the logistic component does not mean it lacks structure of time and commitment, a realization that spawns frustration when trying to balance with work and/or family demands. No bibliography.
Filename: TLConlinesch.rtf

Papert/Philosophy of Learning
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the learning philosophy of Seymour Papert, American mathematician, educator, specialist in artificial intelligence, MIT professor and follower of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. He proposed in the 1960s that children could be taught to use computers as instruments for learning and enhanced creativity. The writer discusses his ideas concerning learning and technology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khpapert.rtf

Personal Definition Of Video Games
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4 pages in length. Despite the general consensus that video games encourage antisocial behavior, obesity, sedentariness and - some argue - violent tendencies, there is an entirely opposite definition to this animated, interactive entertainment many people overlook: their value as effective learning tools. The extent to which children and adolescents alike connect with the fantasy world of video games is both grand and far-reaching; that this interactive relationship has spilled over into the academic environment as an unexpected - yet highly welcome - educational device speaks to the overwhelming benefit this particular type of technology has had upon reaching and teaching students, inasmuch as being engaged with the overall learning process is half the struggle of achievement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCVideoGms.rtf

Plagiarism in Adult Education
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A 3 page paper which examines a case study of plagiarism in adult education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RApged.rtf

PowerPoint and EFL: A Match Made in Language Heaven
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A 7 page paper which examines how PowerPoint presentations can help teaching English in EFL/ESL classes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGppefl.rtf

Principles of Learning and Computer Use
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This 5 page report discusses the most fundamental principles of learning have proven themselves to apply in learning to use a computer and that those principles are also important when basic and simplistic concepts are being presented as well as applications that require a greater degree of both information and understanding. Learning and training needs must also be considered and balanced in terms of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor domains to result in the most effective and sustainable degrees of understanding and application for the individual student. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWlearn.wps

Project Based Learning
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A 12 page paper that provides a general overview of project based learning. The writer then focuses on three issues – how project based learning enhances student motivation and problem solving skills and how technology enhances project based learning approaches. Research that illustrates the success and effectiveness of this approach to learning is reported. Examples of projects are also included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGprjbsl.rtf

Public Elementary Schools: Relationship Between Facilities and Achievement
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A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between school facilities and student achievement in public elementary schools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RApubfacil.wps

Qualitative Research Methods
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A 5 page paper focusing on qualitative research in distance education, particularly in the online environment. Quantitative research has come into its own over largely since the last half of the 1990s. Certainly qualitative research existed before that time, but it often failed to adhere to the principles of serious research. The purpose here is to analyze historical, experimental, case study and survey research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSeduDistRes.rtf

Quality Of Online Education vs Traditional Education
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A 10 page paper that discusses two specific topics. First, accreditation is explained, the types of accreditation, the agencies who evaluate the institutions, the purpose, the criteria and the value. Second, Online education is discussed in terms of standards, credibility and quality as compared to traditional education. Research investigating the differences in performance and other outcomes between the two venues is reported and discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGonln.rtf

Reading and Technology in Elementary Schools
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5 pages. Teaching children to read in the elementary classroom is not like it used to be. Today's children are fortunate to have the use of technology in learning their reading skills. The use of computers in the classroom keeps a child's attention span and makes learning to read more fun and exciting. This paper explains why and how technology helps children learn to read in the classrooms of today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JAelread.rtf

Reading Software Programs in the Classroom
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This is a 4 page paper discussing reading software programs for use in the classroom. Review studies and recommended programs are included in the paper. Within the last several years, software learning programs have gradually been introduced into school curriculums to aid teachers in meeting the educational requirements of students. Since the introduction of reading software intended for classroom use, many school systems have taken it upon themselves to review the available products and integrate those with the highest ratings into the classrooms. Reading software programs are available from a variety of sources but today most have been reviewed based on curriculum needs and many have received high marks in the classrooms from the educators and the students and in addition to providing a new approach to curriculum requirements, students also learn to become comfortable with the new technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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