Technology Restraints in Low Income Schools
[ send me this paper ]
An 8 page consideration of the value of technology in meeting educational goals. The author outlines the research on the efficacy of computers in improving student performance. The conclusion is presented that while education can occur in the absence of technology, technological innovations are associated with positive impact. Technological restraints, therefore, have the potential for adverse impacts in the educational arena. Includes a one-page Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPedTch2.rtf

Technology Staff Development For Teachers
[ send me this paper ]
This 12 page paper addresses four issues and uses three journal articles to discuss each of the topics: the purpose of staff development in general and how this relates to technology staff development: trends in technology staff development, such as using a planning backwards model, using the Web for training and incorporating mentors; teaching with technology, with an example for the foreign language classroom; and measuring the effectiveness of technology staff development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGtctch.rtf

Technology Use in Education
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper written as an example for AIU class EDU600 Unit 3 Group Project, arguing the truth of the statement, “Technology can facilitate group problem-solving, but can simultaneously serve as a deterrent to effective group learning processes.” Whether the use of technology shows itself to be an advantage or disadvantage depends on the people using it and how they choose to employ it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSeduTechLrn.rtf

Telecommunications Technologies and Distance Learning
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page report discusses the expanded reach of distance learning due to telecommunications technologies. Based on an article by Ahmed S. Khan’s article “Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Learning” it is clear that “the dissemination of knowledge is no longer limited to physical constraints.” Along with being able to eliminate distance as a barrier to education, long distance learning also allows for the ability to discount the barriers of time to a certain degree. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWdislrn.wps

Telecourses: An Attractive Educational Alternative
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page overview of the expanding format and utilization of telecourses. Emphasizes that the traditional video and televised format of these courses is being coupled with a variety of technological formats such as interactive television, video conferencing and the World Wide Web to produce an educational format which is not only workable but preferable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtelecr.wps

The Advantages of Distance Learning
[ send me this paper ]
This 4 page paper examines the concept of distance learning. While the paper favors DL, drawbacks are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA529dl.rtf

The Desocialization Of Distance Learning : A Proposal
[ send me this paper ]
A 25 page research paper. While distance education itself is not new, Internet-based courses are a relatively new phenomenon. The question this proposal asks is: Is there a difference in student achievement between those taking Online courses and those attending the traditional classroom course? The paper is a research proposal that includes: a general introduction to the topic of distance education/learning and to Internet-based education, in particular. The purpose of the study, hypotheses and methodology are included. The literature review reports both anecdotal comments and results of previous research studies, both qualitative and quantitative. One concern with this medium has been students feeling isolated with a lack of socialization with other students. As the literature illustrates, there are many tools and strategies that can be used to minimize any negative effect of distance. Statistical data are reported. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGnetlr.rtf

The Digital Dichotomy
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page discussion of the importance computer technology (the Internet in particular) has in preparing young people to take their place in society as productive adults. The author points out that some segments of society have greater access than others but that many efforts are underway to ease that discrepancy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPedCmp3.rtf

THE DOWNSIDE TO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper discusses the barriers to technology education in the schools systems. Examples given. Experts reported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBbdcompte.rtf

The Effects Of Technology In Education
[ send me this paper ]
8 pages in length. Gazing into the near future, it is easy to see that there will be a great deal of excitement over the new telecommunications technologies that are already in place to assist education. These programs hold just as much fascination and enthusiasm as did the telephone and television of the past, as well as something so significant as the current space program. The power attached to advanced telecommunications technology will only continue to give rise to a new and better way to learn, with students being fully capable of gaining their degrees beyond traditional methods and then locking in career positions with the push of a button. The writer discusses technology's impact upon education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCtched.wps

The ERIC/AE Clearinghouse Web Site
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper provides an overveiw of the ERIC/AE site in detail. The focus of the paper is on the library and informational areas, but other parts of the site are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA044ERC.wps

The Experience of Learning the “Art” of HTML, Website Construction, and Other Web Technology
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page report discusses the processes experienced by an individual student in taking a class in a variety of Internet and online-related topics such as website construction, HTML, electronic design, and others. Written in a tutorial style, the paper discusses areas that a student taking such a class and learning such skills may want to consider. No sources.
Filename: BWhtml.wps

The Future of Education:
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper discusses the future of education in America. Future trends are analyzed in terms of what changes they are likely to bring about. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSFuture.rtf

The Impact Of Technology Integration On Learning
[ send me this paper ]
3 pages in length. The foundation of academic learning has taken on an entirely different composition ever since technology has been integrated into the classroom. School reform and/or restructuring efforts have been significantly impacted by the integration of technology if for no other reason than affording academic institutions from kindergarten through college the opportunity to enhance the fundamental approach to learning, as well as the extent to which students are retaining the information these lessons are imparting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCTechLern.rtf

The Importance of Internet Access in Education Today
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page paper provides an overview of this issue. Increasingly, the use of computers in the classroom setting has been viewed as a necessity for emerging learning models. Researchers have argued that the earlier students are exposed to computer learning models, the earlier they will develop the necessary skills to demonstrate true academic achievement. There are still some, though, who have questioned the necessity for computer-based educational models. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHEdCoPo.rtf

The Introduction Of Technologies To The Teaching Of Foreign Languages
[ send me this paper ]
This 10 page paper considers the use of emerging use of technology in the instruction of foreign languages, which became a focus in recent years as instruction in English to speakers of other languages incorporated the use of an increasing level of technology. This paper considers the impacts of the use of technology in the United States and other countries for foreign language instruction and also relates the focus for the future to the successes that have been derived in current programs. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Fortech2.wps

The Role of Computers in Education: Past, Present and Future
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper considers the uses of computers in the educational setting in the past and present and then reflects on the possibilities for using technology in the future. This paper considers issues like the use of computers in elementary education as well as with Special Education populations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHEduca6.wps