Validating Bloom Computer Analysis Tools (B-CAT)

Bloom’s Computer Analysis Tool (BCAT) is a software technology designed to analyze course objectives to determine to which category of Bloom’s Taxonomy of the cognitive domain the objectives correspond. This paper describes the basic operational rational of the technology and describes its functional procedures. Additionally, analysis of 150 course objectives by both a human expert and the BCAT technology are compared to determine the validity of the BCAT analysis and identify any problems inherent in the software design and operation

The Federal Taxing Power and Organized Crime

The problem of organized crime presents one of the greatest threats to the stability of our manner of living and to our form of government. In a dictatorship, organized crime, along with all manner of wholesome individual and group activities, .is ruthlessly suppressed. Can a free society such as ours protect itself from those of its members who consciously select crime as a business and make a life outside the law and, at the same time, preserve the constitutional guarantees which we value and cherish? These are serious questions. The answers must be supplied very largely by the Bar and the judiciary. This paper is by no means a final attempt to answer them. The effort in producing it will be justified if it serves to emphasize resources within the law and the Constitution which could be useful in meeting the problem

GTE Union Organization A Case Study

On November 19, 1993 the following notice was sent to the office of the general manager of GTE Supply Company in Tampa, Florida:Gentlemen:A petition for certification as collective bargaining representative of certain of your employees has been filed with this office, pursuant to the Labor Management Relations Act, as amended. A copy of the petition is enclosed. Should you desire further information before a Board Agent communicates with you, telephone or write the office to which the case is being assigned, referring to the above case name and number" (United States of America, 1993).This letter was the beginning of the final phase of long-term labor unrest at GTE Supply. The labor conflict began over five years earlier, and culminated in a third union representation election in January 1994

Workshop: Bloom\u27s Taxonomy Analysis Software

This workshop provides participants the opportunity to discuss their course objectives in accordance with the parameters suggested by Bloom. Bloom’s Taxonomy is established, well-known, comprehensive, hierarchical in design and contains action verbs which succinctly describe learning outcomes. When educators develop instructional objectives, they are typically asked to categorize or label each one according the Bloom’s level of cognitive complexity. It provides educators with a common frame of reference that clarifies various types of learning outcomes. It illustrates the wide array of learning outcomes that can be included in any given instructional area. Of primary importance is the development of learning objectives and the measures to determine accomplishment of those objectives. Participants are invited to bring course objectives in both print and digital formats. If desired, course objectives may be discussed and evaluated for compliance with Bloom’s BCD (behavior, condition, degree) format. Additionally, software designed to analyze the course objectives’ level within Bloom’s cognitive domain will be demonstrated and participants will be encouraged to have their course objectives analyzed using this technology. This software technology was developed by Baker and Papp and is a continuation of studies previously presented at SAIS and other conferences

Evaluating Critical Success Factors of Distributed Learning

Distributed learning presents universities and colleges with the ability to expand their reach into new markets and stay competitive and relevant in this dynamic information-based global economy. Through the effective use of distributed learning tools, location and cost are no longer barriers to earning a degree and enable universities and colleges to reach working adults and international students as well as further penetrate the traditional student market. This paper highlights the evolving transformation of Distance learning models to the evolving technology based distributed learning modes. While each institution has its own mission and goal for distance learning and distributed learning, there are certain things that need to be considered while developing or implementing a curriculum that involves education at a distance. This paper explores distance learning from a macro perspective and suggests some critical success factors that will aid faculty and institutions in distance learning and distributed learning development