Annual Report, 2008-2009

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Topic Bibliography of Sources Related to ServiceLearning by ESL/Bilingual Students

The sources listed on the following pages are in response to requests for information on using service-learning in an ESL/bilingual education context. They were obtained by conducting searches of the ERIC database on CD-ROM. Broad topics were chosen for a comprehensive selection of references. With several hundred records identified, only those with relevance to service-learning are included here. The search for more sources of information on this topic is ongoing and this compilation will be updated periodically

Effective and Promising Summer Learning Programs and Approaches for Economically-Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Reviews research on summer learning program outcomes for low-income children and identifies the characteristics of effective programs such as experienced teachers, small groups, and fun activities. Finds reading and math achievement gains are possible

Board of Regents: 2012-2013 Distance Education Report, February 6, 2014

Board’s Distance Education Strategic Plan is to extend the campuses beyond their physical limits to meet the learning needs of state, regional, national, and international audiences. The goals contained in the Strategic Plan include (a) contributing to the state’s economic development; (b) selecting and using appropriate strategies for instructional delivery; (c) collaborating among the public universities in distance education delivery; and (d) providing continuing education or career development opportunities for professionals

A novel learning environment for undergraduate mathematics courses

This work presents a scaffolding design of learning objects as auxiliaries in the teaching-learning of mathematics at undergraduate level, through an electronic learning platform developed for using in formal mathematics courses. Its design is based on the results of surveying a group of mathematics teachers in the undergraduate fields of Science and Engineering in Mexico, about different aspects of their teaching practice. This survey is consistent with other national and international studies that highlight a series of problems found in the undergraduate fields of Science and Engineering. Guidelines for the development of this kind of  learning objects were established, which leads to curricular changes that will result in an adequate process of integrating the use of technology in the classroom. An important feature of these objects is flexibility as they are helpful tools in the innovative design process. A grounded model for the creation of teaching materials is proposed, including elements that facilitate their use, and thus, it is concluded that the use of these tools is a factor that can help alleviate some of the learning problems currently present in undergraduate level mathematics courses.&nbsp

The effects of increased learning time on student academic and nonacademic outcomes : Findings from a meta‑analytic review

This report summarizes a review of rigorous research studies on increased learning time. Findings across studies have been combined using meta-analysis techniques. The key finding are: increased learning time programs improved literacy and math achievement when instruction was led by certified teachers, though the effects were small; the effects varied by type of instruction. Programs that used a traditional instruction style improved literacy and math achievement. Programs that used an experiential learning instruction style improved student social-emotional skills. In both cases the effects were small; increased learning time improved the literacy achievement of students performing below standards and the social-emotional skills of students with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder

ELECTRONIC OR PRINTED BOOKS FOR READING: THE PREFERENCES OF TERTIARY-LEVEL STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH

This study deals with the preferences of electronic or printed books for reading by tertiary-level students in Bangladesh. The development of ICT has significantly influenced students’ reading habits with electronic books. Given this context, this study aims at explaining the preferences of tertiary-level students’ reading habits for electronic or traditional books in the context of Bangladesh. This study is important for understanding the contributions of electronic books in the educational field of Bangladesh. The researcher followed mixed methods for this study. The researcher took semi-structured interviews with the participants all from the public and private universities of Bangladesh and also did a questionnaire survey. Moreover, both electronic and printed books have merits as well as demerits. However, findings inform us that young students tend to use e-books more than printed books. Students suffering from health problems use printed books more. On the contrary, more students use e-books as they can be read anytime, anywhere. Based on the findings, the researcher argues that e-books have not completely taken over the place of printed books yet. However, the use of technology has been increasing in the academic as well as professional fields of Bangladesh. Finally, some recommendations have been proposed in light of the research findings.  Article visualizations

Annual Report, 2007-2008

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