Essays and Research Papers on Education & Computers

This 11 page paper is divided into two parts. Part 1 discuses the history of technology in education and instruction and the purpose of technology. Part 2 reports a few studies that reveal enhanced learning when today's technology is incorporated into the lesson design. In some cases, specific applications or Web sites are identified. ...

This 4 page paper discusses a project for middle school students in which they will use technology in all parts of the project. The project is designing a future city and is multidisciplinary in nature. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes the impact of technology on education as compared to 10 years ago. Also examined are the benefits of how new technology can help the student in the classroom. There are five sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that examines how technological advances have impacted the field of adult education. The writer particularly emphasizes how home computers have made online courses a viable alternative to attending a regularly scheduled class. Adult learners can now learn when it fits their schedules. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages of the text of a PowerPoint® presentation of the same title. The presentation provides an introduction to instructional technology and a rationale for integrating instructional technology within the K-12 environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 ...

In fourteen pages this Master’s thesis paper analyzes the importance of integrating technology in American schools to lift lagging education standards and discusses such innovations as SMART boards, Promethean boards, and enVisionMATH, along budgetary considerations as well as the demands on schools posed by constantly changing technology. Fifteen sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper. The writer reports three specific cases where teachers are using wireless technology in their classrooms. In one school, students are using it for a multitude of things and in the other two schools, wireless is used in algebra classes. The essay reports the outcomes related to the use of this ...

A 9 page paper discussing some of the many aspects of instructional technology and its uses in different settings. Although these technologies offer numerous advantages they will only be effective when used appropriately and according to certain learning theories. For example learning paradigms need to match the student and the learning situation. These paradigms and ...

This 4 page paper examines the problem of public education and why schools do not incorporate trends. An article by Thornburg is evaluated. This reaction paper also includes the opinions of other authors. This paper argues that public education will likely never change because it is designed to indoctrinate as opposed to educate. ...

This 5 page report discusses how A school’s library media specialist has a number of unique advantages in terms of assisting teachers who want to integrate technology in their classrooms. Because a media specialist is already well-versed in alternative ways of learning that require more than textbooks and notebooks, he or she can guide teachers through what has the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of technology and how it impacts the classroom. The importance of teacher training is explored. Methods for educating teachers are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper answering three questions about incorporating technology into the adult learning arena. The questions address topics that include decision-making on what form electronic learning environments should take; how institutions can achieve interactive and collaborative learning experiences in the electronic environment; and the importance of continuous improvement using evaluation and critical reflection. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a technology needs assessment for educators. This paper outlines the reasons for technology in the classroom and then gives an actual example of a technology needs assessment survey for educators. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

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 ...

A 4 page paper discussing some of the discoveries of recent brain research and how that information can be used in the classroom, specifically how teachers can use technology to take advantage of students’ specific stage of brain development. The bottom line is that the use of technology not only can assist in maximizing ...

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, ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of educational policies. A focus on policy revision where technology is concerned is put forward. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses and reacts to two documents: the 2005 National Educational Technology Plan and Visions 2020.2: Student Views on Transforming Education and Training Through Advanced Technologies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

This 3-page paper discusses some creative ways in which a school can find funding for its technology programs. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page research paper that address the question: Does age, years of experience teaching, or the degree of familiarity that the teacher has with technology, that is, the amount of personal computer experience, constitute influences that should be addressed in regards to answering this question? Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 20 page discussion of the importance of incorporating assistive technology for special needs students. Special education students require certain considerations if they are to advance to the best of their capabilities. An extremely important factor in preparing these students to take productive roles in society is the integration of assistive technology into ...

This 3-page paper focuses on requirements for distance learning from a technology and training point of view. Bibliography lists 2 sources.