Sample records for erip application instructions

  1. Proposal for an Early Retirement Incentive Program at Mercer County Community College.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Schwartz, Arthur E.

    A project was undertaken to evaluate existing models of early retirement incentive programs (ERIPs) and recommend an ERIP for New Jersey's Mercer County Community College (MCCC). The following categories of ERIPs were reviewed: state plans for New York and Minnesota; K-12 school districts plans at the Castro Valley Unified School District and 48…

  2. Quantitative and theoretical analysis of the joint Department of Energy-National Institute of Standards and Technology Energy-Related Inventions Program from 1975 to 1995: Implications for development of public policy toward innovation

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Pevenstein, Jack Edward

    This dissertation presents 18 alternative models for computing the social rate of return (SRR) of the joint Department of Energy (DOE)-National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Energy-Related Inventions Program (ERIP) from 1975 to 1995. The models differ on the on the choice of societal benefit, adjustments made to the benefits, accounting for initial investments in ERIP and annual program appropriations. Alternative quantitative measures of societal benefit include annual gross market sales of successfully commercialized ERIP-supported inventions, annual energy savings resulting from the use of such inventions, pollution-remediation cost reductions due to decreased carbon emissions from greenhouse gases associated with more efficient energy generation. SRR computation employs the net present value (NPV) model with the SRR being the discount rate that reduces the NPV of a stream of societal benefits to zero over a period of n years given an initial investment and annual program appropriations. The SRR is the total rate of return to the nation from public investment in ERIP. The data used for computation were assembled by Dr. Marilyn A. Brown and her staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory under contract to DOE since 1985. Other data on energy use and carbon emission from greenhouse gas production come from official publications of DOE's Energy Information Administration. Mean ERIP SRR = 412.7% with standard deviation = +/-426.5%. The population of the SRR sample is accepted as normally distributed at an alpha = 0.05, using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. These SRR's, which appear reasonable in comparison with those computed by Professor Edwin Mansfield, (Wharton School) for inventions and by Dr. Gregory Tassey (NIST Chief Economist) for NIST programs supporting innovations in measurement technology, show a significant underinvestment in public service technology innovation evaluation programs for independent inventors and small technology-oriented businesses. Moreover, it is argued that ERIP [with its participants] is a good representation of a larger community of independent inventors and innovators comprising a resource the writer calls the "national innovation infrastructure." This national innovation infrastructure, like ERIP, is underinvested in terms of public support. Thus, the nation would benefit from a large-scale, value-adding, public-service innovative technology evaluation program modeled on ERIP. Further, support of such technology evaluation programs at both state and Federal levels should be an important priority of public technology policy.

  3. ERIP Project No. 670, Nevada Energy Control Systems, Inc.. Final techincal progress report

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Kimber, D.J.

    1998-02-11

    In order to gauge the effectiveness of the ERIP Project No. 670, Nevada Energy Control Systems, Inc., Grant Number DE-FG01-96EE15670, the Statement of Work must be compared to the achievements by NECSI during the grant period. The following report reflects the aforementioned statement and is coordinated directly with it. The project goal is to gather data and test in order to validate earlier tests of energy savings,safety,reliability and practicality of the NECSI Evaporator Fan Controller in order to fully commercialize and market the product.

  4. The Economic, Energy, and Environmental Impacts of the Energy-Related Inventions Program

    DOE R&D Accomplishments Database

    Brown, M.A.; Wilson, C.R.; Franchuk, C.A.; Cohn, S.M.; Jones, D.

    1994-07-01

    This report provides information on the economic, energy, and environmental impacts of inventions supported by the Energy-Related Inventions Program (ERIP) -- a program jointly operated by the US Department of Energy and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It describes the results of the latest in a series of ERIP evaluation projects that have been completed since 1980. The period of interest is 1980 through 1992. The evaluation is based on data collected in 1993 through mail and telephone surveys of 253 program participants, and historical data collected during previous evaluations for an additional 189 participants.

  5. Man-machine interfaces in LACIE/ERIPS

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Duprey, B. B. (Principal Investigator)

    1979-01-01

    One of the most important aspects of the interactive portion of the LACIE/ERIPS software system is the way in which the analysis and decision-making capabilities of a human being are integrated with the speed and accuracy of a computer to produce a powerful analysis system. The three major man-machine interfaces in the system are (1) the use of menus for communications between the software and the interactive user; (2) the checkpoint/restart facility to recreate in one job the internal environment achieved in an earlier one; and (3) the error recovery capability which would normally cause job termination. This interactive system, which executes on an IBM 360/75 mainframe, was adapted for use in noninteractive (batch) mode. A case study is presented to show how the interfaces work in practice by defining some fields based on an image screen display, noting the field definitions, and obtaining a film product of the classification map.

  6. Impact of an Early Retirement Program: A Case Analysis of a Community College.

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    Roman, Lawrence Allen

    This case study examines the impact of Early Retirement Incentive Programs (ERIP) on Ohio's two-year public colleges through a single case study analysis at Monticello Community College. Data came from interviews and an examination of college documents. This study specifically sought to address: (1) the financial impact (savings versus costs) of…

  7. Experiment Requirements and Implementation Plan (ERIP) for semiconductor materials growth in low-G environment experiment no. MPS-77F087

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Crouch, R. K.; Fripp, A. L.; Debnam, W. J.; Clark, I. O.

    1981-01-01

    Crystals of the intermetallic compound Pb1-xSnxTe will be grown in furnaces on the Space Shuttle. The reasons for conducting this growth in space, the program of investigation to develop the space experiment and the requirements that are placed on the Space Shuttle furnace are discussed. Also included are relevent thermophysical properties of Pb1-xSnxTe to the degree which they are known.

  8. Experiment requirements and implementation plan (Erip) for semiconductor materials growth in low-G environment

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Crouch, R. K.; Fripp, A. L.; Debnam, W. J.; Clark, I. O.

    1983-01-01

    The MEA-2 A facility was used to test the effect of the low gravity environment on suppressing convective mixing in the growth of Pb(1-x)Sn(x)Te crystals. The need to eliminate convection, the furnace characteristics and operation that will be required for successful experimental implementation, and to the level that is presently known, the measured physical properties of the Pb(1-x)Sn(x)Te system were discussed. In addition, a brief background of the present and potential utilization of Pb(1-x)Sn(x)Te is given. Additional experiments are anticipated in future MEA-A, improved MEA and other dedicated materials processing in space flight apparatus.

  9. Computer applications in remote sensing education

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Danielson, R. L.

    1980-01-01

    Computer applications to instruction in any field may be divided into two broad generic classes: computer-managed instruction and computer-assisted instruction. The division is based on how frequently the computer affects the instructional process and how active a role the computer affects the instructional process and how active a role the computer takes in actually providing instruction. There are no inherent characteristics of remote sensing education to preclude the use of one or both of these techniques, depending on the computer facilities available to the instructor. The characteristics of the two classes are summarized, potential applications to remote sensing education are discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of computer applications to the instructional process are considered.

  10. Instructional Technology Applications in Vocational Education: A Notebook of Cases.

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    Gooler, Dennis D.; Roth, Gene L.

    This resource book is one of a series of three information resources containing ideas about instructional technology applications and how certain technology applications may have particular relevance to vocational education. It contains descriptions of some instructional technology systems applications that are currently in use. The cases focus…

  11. Cognitive Task Analysis for Instructional Design: Applications in Distance Education.

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    Redding, Richard E.

    1995-01-01

    Provides an overview of cognitive task analysis-based instructional design (CTA-BID) and its applications in the design of instructional and testing materials for distance education. Reviews developments in education, psychology, and instructional design that complement CTA-BID. (Author/AEF)

  12. Student Perceptions of iPad Applications-Assisted Instruction in Health Professions Education.

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    Little, Ross M; Colligan, Amanda; Broyles, India

    2016-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to examine student's perceptions of the iPad applications-assisted instruction as part of their learning. In this study, multiple features and applications were evaluated as an instructional tool. Fifteen participants responded to the survey indicating their perceptions of the iPad and applications used as part of their course delivery. Overall, participants favored the use of this technology as an instructional tool in their learning and indicated several aspects that could be improved.

  13. Application of Cognitive Science Principles: Instructional Heuristics and Mechanisms for Use.

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    Montague, William E.

    Cognitive science is briefly reviewed, and its implications for instructional design are discussed. The application of cognitive science to instruction requires knowledge of cognitive science, the subject content taught, and the system in which the instruction is imbedded. The central concept of cognitive science is mental representation--the…

  14. USING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION.

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    NORTON, ROBERT E.

    ALTHOUGH THIS REPORT ON THE STATUS OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION AND THE POTENTIAL IT HOLDS FOR SCHOOLS EMPHASIZES THE APPLICATIONS OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION, MUCH OF WHAT IS SAID IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO GENERAL EDUCATION. AN EXAMPLE OF PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION, AN OVERVIEW OF SUPPORTING PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES, RESEARCH FINDINGS,…

  15. 43 CFR 32.7 - Application format, instructions, and guidelines.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 43 Public Lands: Interior 1 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Application format, instructions, and guidelines. 32.7 Section 32.7 Public Lands: Interior Office of the Secretary of the Interior GRANTS TO STATES FOR ESTABLISHING YOUNG ADULT CONSERVATION CORPS (YACC) PROGRAM § 32.7 Application format, instructions...

  16. Applications of Parsing Theory to Computer-Assisted Instruction.

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    Markosian, Lawrence Z.; Ager, Tryg A.

    1983-01-01

    Applications of an LR-1 parsing algorithm to intelligent programs for computer assisted instruction in symbolic logic and foreign languages are discussed. The system has been adequately used for diverse instructional applications, including analysis of student input, generation of pattern drills, and modeling the student's understanding of the…

  17. 43 CFR 32.7 - Application format, instructions, and guidelines.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 43 Public Lands: Interior 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Application format, instructions, and guidelines. 32.7 Section 32.7 Public Lands: Interior Office of the Secretary of the Interior GRANTS TO STATES FOR ESTABLISHING YOUNG ADULT CONSERVATION CORPS (YACC) PROGRAM § 32.7 Application format, instructions...

  18. A Framework for the Specification of the Semantics and the Dynamics of Instructional Applications

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    Buendia-Garcia, Felix; Diaz, Paloma

    2003-01-01

    An instructional application consists of a set of resources and activities to implement interacting, interrelated, and structured experiences oriented towards achieving specific educational objectives. The development of computer-based instructional applications has to follow a well defined process, so models for computer-based instructional…

  19. A Framework for the Instructional Design of Multi-Structured Educational Applications.

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    Buendia, F.; Diaz, P.; Benlloch, J. V.

    An instructional application consists of a set of resources and activities that implement interacting, interrelated and structured experiences oriented towards achieving specific educational objectives. Computer-based instructional applications have to be looked at as any other development activity following a well defined process. With this…

  20. Mediators of a Preservice Teacher's Use of the Inquiry-Application Instructional Model

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    Gunckel, Kristin L.

    2011-01-01

    This paper reports on one preservice teacher's use of the Inquiry-Application Instructional Model (I-AIM) to plan and teach an instructional sequence on photosynthesis to 5th-grade students. Analysis of the preservice teacher's planned and enacted instructional sequences and interviews shows that the preservice teacher was successful in leveraging…

  1. Just-in-Time to Save Lives: A Pilot Study of Layperson Tourniquet Application.

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    Goolsby, Craig; Branting, Andrew; Chen, Elizabeth; Mack, Erin; Olsen, Cara

    2015-09-01

    The objective was to determine whether just-in-time (JiT) instructions increase successful tourniquet application by laypersons. This was a randomized pilot study conducted in August 2014. The study occurred at the Uniformed Services University campus in Bethesda, Maryland. A total of 194 volunteers without prior military service or medical training completed the study. The participant stood in front of a waist-down mannequin that had an exposed leg. An observer read a scenario card aloud that described a mass casualty event. The observer then asked the participant to apply a Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) to the mannequin. Test participants received a 4 × 6-inch card, with JiT instructions, in addition to their C-A-T; controls received no instructions. Participants were randomized in a 3:1 ratio of instructions to no instructions. The study's primary outcome was the proportion of successfully applied tourniquets by participants receiving JiT instructions compared to participants not receiving instructions. Secondary outcomes included the time for successful tourniquet placement, reasons for failed tourniquet application, and participants' self-reported willingness and comfort using tourniquets in real-life settings. Just-in-time instructions more than doubled successful tourniquet placement. Participants supplied with JiT instructions placed a tourniquet successfully 44.14% of the time, compared to 20.41% of the time for controls without instructions (risk ratio = 2.16; 95% confidence interval = 1.21 to 3.87; p = 0.003). Just-in-time instructions increase laypeople's successful application of C-A-T. This pilot study provides evidence that JiT instructions may assist the lay public in providing effective point-of-injury hemorrhage control. Published 2015. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.

  2. Transfer of Learning: The Effects of Different Instruction Methods on Software Application Learning

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    Larson, Mark E.

    2010-01-01

    Human Resource Departments (HRD), especially instructors, are challenged to keep pace with rapidly changing computer software applications and technology. The problem under investigation revealed after instruction of a software application if a particular method of instruction was a predictor of transfer of learning, when other risk factors were…

  3. 7 CFR 3430.17 - Content of an application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... RFA, as well as the application instructions. The application instructions document, “NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for Preparation and Submission of NIFA Applications via Grants.gov,” is intended to... document for use in the preparation of NIFA applications via Grants.gov. ...

  4. 7 CFR 3430.17 - Content of an application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... RFA, as well as the application instructions. The application instructions document, “NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for Preparation and Submission of NIFA Applications via Grants.gov,” is intended to... document for use in the preparation of NIFA applications via Grants.gov. ...

  5. 7 CFR 3430.17 - Content of an application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... RFA, as well as the application instructions. The application instructions document, “NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for Preparation and Submission of NIFA Applications via Grants.gov,” is intended to... document for use in the preparation of NIFA applications via Grants.gov. ...

  6. Examining Information Problem-Solving, Knowledge, and Application Gains within Two Instructional Methods: Problem-Based and Computer-Mediated Participatory Simulation

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    Newell, Terrance S.

    2008-01-01

    This study compared the effectiveness of two instructional methods--problem-based instruction within a face-to-face context and computer-mediated participatory simulation--in increasing students' content knowledge and application gains in the area of information problem-solving. The instructional methods were implemented over a four-week period. A…

  7. The Application of Web-based Computer-assisted Instruction Courseware within Health Assessment

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Xiuyan, Guo

    Health assessment is a clinical nursing course and places emphasis on clinical skills. The application of computer-assisted instruction in the field of nursing teaching solved the problems in the traditional lecture class. This article stated teaching experience of web-based computer-assisted instruction, based upon a two-year study of computer-assisted instruction courseware use within the course health assessment. The computer-assisted instruction courseware could develop teaching structure, simulate clinical situations, create teaching situations and facilitate students study.

  8. Face Detection Technique as Interactive Audio/Video Controller for a Mother-Tongue-Based Instructional Material

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Guidang, Excel Philip B.; Llanda, Christopher John R.; Palaoag, Thelma D.

    2018-03-01

    Face Detection Technique as a strategy in controlling a multimedia instructional material was implemented in this study. Specifically, it achieved the following objectives: 1) developed a face detection application that controls an embedded mother-tongue-based instructional material for face-recognition configuration using Python; 2) determined the perceptions of the students using the Mutt Susan’s student app review rubric. The study concludes that face detection technique is effective in controlling an electronic instructional material. It can be used to change the method of interaction of the student with an instructional material. 90% of the students perceived the application to be a great app and 10% rated the application to be good.

  9. Deconstructing the simplification of jury instructions: How simplifying the features of complexity affects jurors' application of instructions.

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    Baguley, Chantelle M; McKimmie, Blake M; Masser, Barbara M

    2017-06-01

    Research consistently shows that techniques currently used to simplify jury instructions do not always improve mock jurors' comprehension. If improvements are observed, these are limited and overall comprehension remains low. It is unclear, however, why this occurs. It is possible that current simplification techniques do not effectively simplify the features of complexity, present in standardized instructions, which have the greatest effect on jurors' comprehension. It is not yet known, however, how much each feature of complexity individually affects jurors' comprehension. To investigate this, the authors used existing data from published empirical studies to examine how simplifying each feature of complexity affects mock jurors' application of instructions, as jurors can only apply instructions to the extent they understand them. The results suggest that reducing the conceptual complexity and proportion of supplementary information was associated with increased application of the instructions; however, reducing both the linguistic complexity and amount of information, and providing the instructions in a written format was not. In addition, results showed an unexpected adverse effect of simplification-reducing the amount of information was associated with an increase in the punitiveness of mock jurors' verdicts, independently of the instruction content. Together, these results suggest a need to make jury instructions comprehensible, highlight the key principles in the decision-process, and identify a way to eliminate the negative effect of reducing the amount of information. Addressing these needs is essential for developing a simplification technique that maximizes jurors' comprehension and application of instructions, while minimizing the previously overlooked negative effects of simplification. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved).

  10. Instructional Microcomputer Applications by Business Teachers in Minnesota.

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    Lambrecht, Judith J.

    Data were collected from Minnesota secondary and postsecondary business teachers regarding their instructional microcomputer applications and their attitudes about several instructional computing issues. Usable surveys were returned by 342 teachers in 236 schools. The predominant brand of computer at the secondary level was the Apple II; most…

  11. Multimedia Instructional Tools' Impact on Student Motivation and Learning Strategies in Computer Applications Courses

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    Chapman, Debra; Wang, Shuyan

    2015-01-01

    Multimedia instructional tools (MMIT) have been identified as a way effectively and economically present instructional material. MMITs are commonly used in introductory computer applications courses as MMITs should be effective in increasing student knowledge and positively impact motivation and learning strategies, without increasing costs. This…

  12. Factors Influencing Exemplary Science Teachers' Levels of Computer Use

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    Hakverdi, Meral; Dana, Thomas M.; Swain, Colleen

    2011-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to examine exemplary science teachers' use of technology in science instruction, factors influencing their level of computer use, their level of knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction, their use of computer-related applications/tools during their instruction, and their…

  13. Multimedia Instructional Tools and Student Learning in a Computer Applications Course

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    Chapman, Debra L.; Wang, Shuyan

    2015-01-01

    Advances in technology and changes in educational strategies have resulted in the integration of technology in the classroom. Multimedia instructional tools (MMIT) provide student-centered active-learning instructional activities. MMITs are common in introductory computer applications courses based on the premise that MMITs should increase student…

  14. Multimedia Instructional Tools and Student Learning in Computer Applications Courses

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    Chapman, Debra Laier

    2013-01-01

    Advances in technology and changes in educational strategies have resulted in the integration of technology into the classroom. Multimedia instructional tools (MMIT) have been identified as a way to provide student-centered active-learning instructional material to students. MMITs are common in introductory computer applications courses based on…

  15. ARS-Media for excel instruction manual

    USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

    ARS-Media for Excel Instruction Manual is the instruction manual that explains how to use the Excel spreadsheet ARS-Media for Excel application. ARS-Media for Excel Instruction Manual is provided as a pdf file....

  16. Computer-Based Instruction: Roots, Origins, Applications, Benefits, Features, Systems, Trends and Issues.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hofstetter, Fred T.

    Dealing exclusively with instructional computing, this paper describes how computers are delivering instruction in a wide variety of subjects to students of all ages and explains why computer-based education is currently having a profound impact on education. After a discussion of roots and origins, computer applications are described for…

  17. 40 CFR 1051.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... paragraph (b) would cover adding instructions to increase the frequency of a maintenance step for engines in... AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.220 How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? You may...

  18. Technologies as Rural Special Education Problem Solvers--A Status Report and Successful Strategies.

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    Helge, Doris

    Rural schools can help solve their special education problems by using advanced technology to provide instructional support (computer managed instruction, satellite television, library searches, resource networks, on-line testing), instructional applications (computer assisted instruction, reading machines, mobile vans, instructional television),…

  19. 5 CFR 319.104 - Applicable instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... IN SENIOR-LEVEL AND SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS General § 319.104 Applicable instructions. Provisions in statute, Executive order, or regulations that relate in general to competitive and excepted...

  20. 5 CFR 319.104 - Applicable instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... IN SENIOR-LEVEL AND SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS General § 319.104 Applicable instructions. Provisions in statute, Executive order, or regulations that relate in general to competitive and excepted...

  1. The Difficulty in Implementing TQM in Higher Education Instruction: The Duality of Instructor/Student Roles

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    Meirovich, Gavriel; Romar, Edward J.

    2006-01-01

    Purpose: The applicability of total quality management (TQM) to higher education instruction is controversial. The purpose of this paper is to help clarify the application of TQM to higher education instruction by identifying and analyzing the dual roles played by both students and instructors. The authors also offer an improvement to the…

  2. 40 CFR 1048.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... step for engines in severe-duty applications. (c) You need not request approval if you are making only... ENGINES Certifying Engine Families § 1048.220 How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my... certification for an engine family if you want to change the emission-related maintenance instructions in a way...

  3. The First Expert CAI System

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    Feurzeig, Wallace

    1984-01-01

    The first expert instructional system, the Socratic System, was developed in 1964. One of the earliest applications of this system was in the area of differential diagnosis in clinical medicine. The power of the underlying instructional paradigm was demonstrated and the potential of the approach for valuably supplementing medical instruction was recognized. Twenty years later, despite further educationally significant advances in expert systems technology and enormous reductions in the cost of computers, expert instructional methods have found very little application in medical schools.

  4. Multimodal versus Unimodal Instruction in a Complex Learning Context.

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    Gellevij, Mark; van der Meij, Hans; de Jong, Ton; Pieters, Jules

    2002-01-01

    Compared multimodal instruction with text and pictures with unimodal text-only instruction as 44 college students used a visual or textual manual to learn a complex software application. Results initially support dual coding theory and indicate that multimodal instruction led to better performance than unimodal instruction. (SLD)

  5. Artificial Intelligence Methods in Computer-Based Instructional Design. The Minnesota Adaptive Instructional System.

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    Tennyson, Robert

    1984-01-01

    Reviews educational applications of artificial intelligence and presents empirically-based design variables for developing a computer-based instruction management system. Taken from a programmatic research effort based on the Minnesota Adaptive Instructional System, variables include amount and sequence of instruction, display time, advisement,…

  6. Educational Technology: Best Practices from America's Schools.

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    Bozeman, William C.; Baumbach, Donna J.

    This book begins with an overview of computer technology concepts, including computer system configurations, computer communications, and software. Instructional computer applications are then discussed; topics include computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, computer-enhanced instruction, LOGO, authoring programs, presentation…

  7. 33 CFR 138.60 - Applications, general instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS) AND OPA 90 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (VESSELS AND DEEPWATER PORTS) Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) § 138.60 Applications, general instructions. (a) You may obtain an Application for Vessel Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Water Pollution) (Form CG-5585) by following...

  8. 33 CFR 138.60 - Applications, general instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS) AND OPA 90 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (VESSELS AND DEEPWATER PORTS) Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) § 138.60 Applications, general instructions. (a) You may obtain an Application for Vessel Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Water Pollution) (Form CG-5585) by following...

  9. 33 CFR 138.60 - Applications, general instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS) AND OPA 90 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (VESSELS AND DEEPWATER PORTS) Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) § 138.60 Applications, general instructions. (a) You may obtain an Application for Vessel Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Water Pollution) (Form CG-5585) by following...

  10. 33 CFR 138.60 - Applications, general instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS) AND OPA 90 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (VESSELS AND DEEPWATER PORTS) Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) § 138.60 Applications, general instructions. (a) You may obtain an Application for Vessel Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Water Pollution) (Form CG-5585) by following...

  11. 33 CFR 138.60 - Applications, general instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS) AND OPA 90 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (VESSELS AND DEEPWATER PORTS) Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) § 138.60 Applications, general instructions. (a) You may obtain an Application for Vessel Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Water Pollution) (Form CG-5585) by following...

  12. Planning, Executing, and Evaluating Competency-Based Instruction. Microcomputer Applications for Vocational Teachers: A Competency-Based Approach--Book C.

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    Roth, Gene; Tesolowski, Dennis

    This handbook is the third in a series of five competency-based resource guides on microcomputer applications for vocational teachers. The 13 units of instruction in this handbook are concerned with the content of the 14 competencies included in the category, "Planning, Executing, and Evaluating Competency-Based Instruction." Units are designed to…

  13. Integrating Competency-Based Instruction into Vocational Education. Microcomputer Applications for Vocational Teachers: A Competency-Based Approach--Book B.

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    Roth, Gene; Tesolowski, Dennis

    This handbook is the second in a series of five competency-based resource guides on microcomputer applications for vocational teachers. The seven units of instruction in this handbook are concerned with the content of the eight competencies included in the category, "Integrating Competency-Based Instruction into Vocational Education." Units are…

  14. Computer Managed Instruction - Is It A System For Your School?

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    Bozeman, William C.

    1979-01-01

    Presented is a primer providing the distinction between computer-assisted instruction and computer-managed instruction (CMI), as well as application notes on how CMI contributes to cost-effective achievement of individualized instruction and enhanced student learning. (Author/BB)

  15. Modifying ADDIE: Incorporating New Technologies in Library Instruction

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    Campbell, Paul Clayton

    2014-01-01

    There are many instructional design theories to assist librarians in creating effective instructional modules for student learning. ADDIE is a generic instructional design model that has been in existence for more than 30 years and is known for its flexibility in application (Molenda, 2003). Using instructional design theories such as ADDIE helps…

  16. A Critical Review of Instructional Design Process of Distance Learning System

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    Chaudry, Muhammad Ajmal; ur-Rahman, Fazal

    2010-01-01

    Instructional design refers to planning, development, delivery and evaluation of instructional system. It is an applied field of study aiming at the application of descriptive research outcomes in regular instructional settings. The present study was designed to critically review the process of instructional design at Allama Iqbal Open University…

  17. [Questionnaire-based study on the key to the guidance to the patients with atopic dermatitis by pharmacist].

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    Kaneko, Sakae; Kakamu, Takeyasu; Matsuo, Hiroaki; Naora, Koji; Morita, Eishin

    2014-11-01

    Atopic dermatitis is a condition with a chronic or recurrent course that requires continued treatment, meaning that patients must be provided with instructions that fit their lifestyle. Surveys of doctors and patients have revealed the importance of instructions on how to apply topical medication. Here we conducted a survey of the instructions provided by pharmacists, who play an important role in educating patients on how to apply topical medication. Questionnaires were distributed to clinics and dispensing pharmacies in Shimane and Hiroshima prefectures. The questionnaire format comprised selecting each matter on which instructions are provided. A total of 548 questionnaires (response rate, 13.8%) were collected and analyzed. Concerning topical steroids, the most frequently instructed item was "Explanation of application site"(86%), followed by "Explanation of number and timing of applications"(68%). Only 45% chose "Instruction to apply a small amount to avoid side effects." For tacrolimus ointment, "Explanation of tingling sensation"(as a side effect) was the most frequently selected item (52%), and "Instruction by using a brochure"(27.3%) was more commonly selected for tacrolimus ointment than for steroids and emollients. "Demonstrate the application method by means of actual application" was selected by few respondents for any topical medication. Regarding what they wanted from doctors, many respondents wrote in the section for their own comments that they would like a clear description of the method of use and dose and indications of the amount to be applied. Failure included times when patients failed to apply medication correctly due to inadequate instructions and an insufficient explanation of side effects. Instructions vary among patients and professions, but good instructions lead to good results. Cross-tabulation showed that pharmacists who are aware of the guidelines of atopic dermatitis offer significantly more instructions in a range of areas, suggesting that the first important task is to spread awareness of these guidelines among them.

  18. 77 FR 47093 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Collection; Comments Requested; Application for...

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    ...; Comments Requested; Application for Approval as a Provider of a Personal Financial Management Instructional...:...... Application for Approval as a Provider of a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course. The agency... courses brief abstract: to student debtors concerning personal financial management. Other: None. Congress...

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    ...; Comments Requested: Application for Approval as a Provider of a Personal Financial Management Instructional... Financial Management Instructional Course. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of... financial management. Other: None. Congress passed a bankruptcy law that requires individuals who file for...

  20. Exemplary Science Teachers' Use of Technology

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    Hakverdi-Can, Meral; Dana, Thomas M.

    2012-01-01

    The purpose of this study is to examine exemplary science teachers' level of computer use, their knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction, their use of computer-related applications/tools during their instruction, how often they required their students to use those applications in or for their science class…

  1. Computer-assisted instruction

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Atkinson, R. C.

    1974-01-01

    The results are presented of a project of research and development on strategies for optimizing the instructional process, and dissemination of information about the applications of such research to the instructional medium of computer-assisted instruction. Accomplishments reported include construction of the author language INSTRUCT, construction of a practical CAI course in the area of computer science, and a number of investigations into the individualization of instruction, using the course as a vehicle.

  2. Combining instruction prefetching with partial cache locking to improve WCET in real-time systems.

    PubMed

    Ni, Fan; Long, Xiang; Wan, Han; Gao, Xiaopeng

    2013-01-01

    Caches play an important role in embedded systems to bridge the performance gap between fast processor and slow memory. And prefetching mechanisms are proposed to further improve the cache performance. While in real-time systems, the application of caches complicates the Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) analysis due to its unpredictable behavior. Modern embedded processors often equip locking mechanism to improve timing predictability of the instruction cache. However, locking the whole cache may degrade the cache performance and increase the WCET of the real-time application. In this paper, we proposed an instruction-prefetching combined partial cache locking mechanism, which combines an instruction prefetching mechanism (termed as BBIP) with partial cache locking to improve the WCET estimates of real-time applications. BBIP is an instruction prefetching mechanism we have already proposed to improve the worst-case cache performance and in turn the worst-case execution time. The estimations on typical real-time applications show that the partial cache locking mechanism shows remarkable WCET improvement over static analysis and full cache locking.

  3. Combining Instruction Prefetching with Partial Cache Locking to Improve WCET in Real-Time Systems

    PubMed Central

    Ni, Fan; Long, Xiang; Wan, Han; Gao, Xiaopeng

    2013-01-01

    Caches play an important role in embedded systems to bridge the performance gap between fast processor and slow memory. And prefetching mechanisms are proposed to further improve the cache performance. While in real-time systems, the application of caches complicates the Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) analysis due to its unpredictable behavior. Modern embedded processors often equip locking mechanism to improve timing predictability of the instruction cache. However, locking the whole cache may degrade the cache performance and increase the WCET of the real-time application. In this paper, we proposed an instruction-prefetching combined partial cache locking mechanism, which combines an instruction prefetching mechanism (termed as BBIP) with partial cache locking to improve the WCET estimates of real-time applications. BBIP is an instruction prefetching mechanism we have already proposed to improve the worst-case cache performance and in turn the worst-case execution time. The estimations on typical real-time applications show that the partial cache locking mechanism shows remarkable WCET improvement over static analysis and full cache locking. PMID:24386133

  4. Instructional Software and Attention Disorders: A Tool for Teachers.

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    Bice, Joe E.; And Others

    This handbook provides information on 31 software programs designed to instruct students with attention disorders in individual and group settings. The most successful applications of instructional software are identified, and six broad categories of instructional software are discussed. Twenty-one strategies for teaching students with attention…

  5. 15 CFR Supplement No. 1 to Part 752 - Instructions for Completing Form BIS-748P, Multipurpose Application for Requests for Special...

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    2010-01-01

    ... instructions in Supplement No. 1 to part 748 of the EAR. Block 5: Type of Application. Enter an “x” in the... which forms are attached. Block 9: Special Purpose. This block should only be completed when requesting... to the instructions in Supplement No. 1 to part 748 of the EAR. Block 15: Other Party Authorized to...

  6. 15 CFR Supplement No. 1 to Part 752 - Instructions for Completing Form BIS-748P, Multipurpose Application for Requests for Special...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... instructions in Supplement No. 1 to part 748 of the EAR. Block 5: Type of Application. Enter an “x” in the... which forms are attached. Block 9: Special Purpose. This block should only be completed when requesting... to the instructions in Supplement No. 1 to part 748 of the EAR. Block 15: Other Party Authorized to...

  7. 76 FR 23833 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplement A to Form I-539: Extension of an Existing...

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    ... Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status Applicants); OMB Control No. 1615-0004. The Department of Homeland... submit comments concerning the extension of Supplement A to Form I- 539 (Filing Instructions for V... V Nonimmigrant Status Applicants). (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of...

  8. Modern Technology in Foreign Language Education: Applications and Projects. The ACTFL Foreign Language Education Series.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Smith, Wm. Flint, Ed.

    This book, the second of two volumes devoted to instructional media in second language instruction, focuses on specific applications of advanced technology in the classroom. The first part, "Applications," contains seven chapters. They are: "The Language Laboratory in the Computer Age" (S. E. K. Otto); "Television…

  9. Gagne's Learning Theory Applied to Technical Instruction

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    Lawson, Tom E.

    1974-01-01

    An overview of Robert M. Gagne's theoretical position of learning and instruction is presented with a discussion of possible applications and usefulness of the theory toward the development of technical instruction. (Author/AG)

  10. Improving the Quality and Effectiveness of Computer-Mediated Instruction Through Usability Evaluations

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Crowther, Michael S.; Keller, Chris C.; Waddoups, Gregory L.

    2004-01-01

    Brigham Young University's Center for Instructional Design (CID) creates online courses and multimedia instructional applications for university faculty. This paper asserts that including usability testing as a part of evaluation improves the quality and effectiveness of computer-mediated instruction. The paper describes the fundamental purpose…

  11. 30 CFR 48.25 - Training of new miners; minimum courses of instruction; hours of instruction.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...-rescue and respiratory devices. The course shall include instruction and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices, where applicable. (3) Transportation controls and communication systems. The course shall include instruction on the procedures in effect for riding...

  12. 30 CFR 48.25 - Training of new miners; minimum courses of instruction; hours of instruction.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...-rescue and respiratory devices. The course shall include instruction and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices, where applicable. (3) Transportation controls and communication systems. The course shall include instruction on the procedures in effect for riding...

  13. 30 CFR 48.25 - Training of new miners; minimum courses of instruction; hours of instruction.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...-rescue and respiratory devices. The course shall include instruction and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices, where applicable. (3) Transportation controls and communication systems. The course shall include instruction on the procedures in effect for riding...

  14. 30 CFR 48.25 - Training of new miners; minimum courses of instruction; hours of instruction.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...-rescue and respiratory devices. The course shall include instruction and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices, where applicable. (3) Transportation controls and communication systems. The course shall include instruction on the procedures in effect for riding...

  15. Instructional Improvement in Maryland: Impact on Educators and Students.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Roberts, Jane M. E.; Kenney, Jane L.

    The impact of the School Improvement Through Instructional Process (SITIP) program in Maryland schools was evaluated. The program encourages application of research on planned change to implement one or more of four instructional models: (1) Active Teaching--emphasis on direct instruction, review and discussion of homework, individually supervised…

  16. Correlating Computer Database Programs with Social Studies Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR.

    This unit emphasizes the integration of software in a focus on the classroom instruction process. Student activities are based on plans and ideas for instructional units presented by a teacher who describes and demonstrates the activities. Integration has occurred when computer applications are included in an instructional activity. This guide…

  17. Universal Design for Instruction: Extending the Universal Design Paradigm to College Instruction

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    McGuire, Joan M.; Scott, Sally S.

    2006-01-01

    Universal design for instruction (UDI) represents the systematic application of universal design, the construct from architecture and product development, to instructional practices in higher education. In addition to a description of the deliberative process by which UDI was developed, this article provides confirmatory evidence of the validity…

  18. 10 CFR 72.150 - Instructions, procedures, and drawings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Instructions, procedures, and drawings. 72.150 Section 72... WASTE Quality Assurance § 72.150 Instructions, procedures, and drawings. The licensee, applicant for a... documented instructions, procedures, or drawings of a type appropriate to the circumstances and shall require...

  19. Role of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in an Introductory Computer Concepts Course.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Skudrna, Vincent J.

    1997-01-01

    Discusses the role of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in undergraduate education via a survey of related literature and specific applications. Describes an undergraduate computer concepts course and includes appendices of instructions, flowcharts, programs, sample student work in accounting, COBOL instructional model, decision logic in a…

  20. Finding e[superscript 3] (Effective, Efficient, and Engaging) Instruction

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Merrill, M. David

    2009-01-01

    From a review of instructional design theories, research, and practice, the author has derived his "First Principles of Instruction". In this article, he suggests a rubric for using these principles to evaluate existing instruction. The article presents a Course Evaluation form and accompanying demonstration and application rubrics that enable the…

  1. Differentiated Instruction: An Analysis of Approaches and Applications

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Smeeton, Gina

    2016-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to find common perceptions and practices of differentiated instruction by fifth grade teachers. Currently, there is little research on the perspectives of teachers who are learning about and utilizing differentiated instruction in the classroom. This study reviews teacher perceptions about differentiated instruction,…

  2. Your Renewal FAFSA: Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid, July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002 School Year (2001-2002).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Department of Education, Washington, DC.

    This form is used to renew an application for federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans. The form begins with instructions, deadline dates for state student aid, and instructions on renewing an application on the Web. Sections of the application request borrower (student) information, student and spouse income and assets, student…

  3. Instructional Developer as Content Specialist: Three Case Studies Utilizing the Instructional Development-Operations Research Model.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Faust, Stephen M.

    1980-01-01

    Presents a 3-phase model (content research, specification, delivery) for instructional development-operations research and describes its application in developing courses in zoology, geology, and paleontology. (MER)

  4. Instruction-level performance modeling and characterization of multimedia applications

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Luo, Y.; Cameron, K.W.

    1999-06-01

    One of the challenges for characterizing and modeling realistic multimedia applications is the lack of access to source codes. On-chip performance counters effectively resolve this problem by monitoring run-time behaviors at the instruction-level. This paper presents a novel technique of characterizing and modeling workloads at the instruction level for realistic multimedia applications using hardware performance counters. A variety of instruction counts are collected from some multimedia applications, such as RealPlayer, GSM Vocoder, MPEG encoder/decoder, and speech synthesizer. These instruction counts can be used to form a set of abstract characteristic parameters directly related to a processor`s architectural features. Based onmore » microprocessor architectural constraints and these calculated abstract parameters, the architectural performance bottleneck for a specific application can be estimated. Meanwhile, the bottleneck estimation can provide suggestions about viable architectural/functional improvement for certain workloads. The biggest advantage of this new characterization technique is a better understanding of processor utilization efficiency and architectural bottleneck for each application. This technique also provides predictive insight of future architectural enhancements and their affect on current codes. In this paper the authors also attempt to model architectural effect on processor utilization without memory influence. They derive formulas for calculating CPI{sub 0}, CPI without memory effect, and they quantify utilization of architectural parameters. These equations are architecturally diagnostic and predictive in nature. Results provide promise in code characterization, and empirical/analytical modeling.« less

  5. 78 FR 49262 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-08-13

    ... Social Innovation Fund (SIF) Application Instructions. The application instructions will be used by... Innovation Fund; Attention Lois Nembhard, Deputy Director, Room 9601; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington... email at innovation@cns.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CNCS is particularly interested in comments...

  6. The Effect of Student- and Teacher-Centered Small-Group Learning in Medical School on Knowledge Acquisition, Retention and Application.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kolars, Joseph C.; And Others

    1997-01-01

    Compares the effects of two types of small-group instruction on retention and application of gastroenterology knowledge during a gastroenterology pathophysiology course taught to 198 second-year medical students. Concludes that the specific format of small-group instruction appears to have little impact on retention or application of…

  7. Factors Contributing to a School's Decision to Apply for the California Instructional School Garden Program

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hazzard, Eric L.; Moreno, Elizabeth; Beall, Deborah L.; Zidenberg-Cherr, Sheri

    2012-01-01

    Objective: To compare the applicant schools (AS) to non-applicant schools (NAS) residing in the same school districts for the California Instructional School Garden Program and identify barriers to the application process. Methods: A case-control, cross-sectional study design was used to compare resources and school environments. Pearson…

  8. 15 CFR Supplement No. 2 to Part 752 - Instructions for Completing Form BIS-748P-A, “Item Annex”

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... within the lines for each block or box. Block 1: Application Control No. Enter the application control... or reexport a computer or equipment that contains a computer. Instructions on calculating the APP are... processing of your application. Block 24: Continuation of Additional Information. Enter any identifying...

  9. 15 CFR Supplement No. 2 to Part 752 - Instructions for Completing Form BIS-748P-B, “Item Annex”

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... within the lines for each block or box. Block 1: Application Control No. Enter the application control... or reexport a computer or equipment that contains a computer. Instructions on calculating the APP are... processing of your application. Block 24: Continuation of Additional Information. Enter any identifying...

  10. 15 CFR Supplement No. 2 to Part 752 - Instructions for Completing Form BIS-748P-B, “Item Annex”

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... within the lines for each block or box. Block 1: Application Control No. Enter the application control... or reexport a computer or equipment that contains a computer. Instructions on calculating the APP are... processing of your application. Block 24: Continuation of Additional Information. Enter any identifying...

  11. 15 CFR Supplement No. 2 to Part 752 - Instructions for Completing Form BIS-748P-B, “Item Annex”

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... within the lines for each block or box. Block 1: Application Control No. Enter the application control... or reexport a computer or equipment that contains a computer. Instructions on calculating the APP are... processing of your application. Block 24: Continuation of Additional Information. Enter any identifying...

  12. Instructing the Academic Library User: Historical Background and Utilization of Audiovisual Presentations.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Whitmore, Marilyn P.

    A brief sketch of the trends in bibliographic instruction from the 30's through the 70's introduces this review of the literature on applications of instructional media in programs for academic library users. Formats discussed include television, programmed instruction, multimedia presentations, and slide/tape presentations. The slide/tape program…

  13. Forum: Interpersonal Communication in Instructional Settings: Improving Situational Awareness for Instructional Communication Research: A Forum Response

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Titsworth, Scott

    2017-01-01

    In this response, Scott Titsworth analyzes similarities among the forum essays and then offers ideas for how instructional communication scholars might adopt greater situational awareness in research, theory, and application of their work. [Other essays in this forum include: (1) FORUM: Interpersonal Communication in Instructional Settings: The…

  14. Comparative Analysis Between Guided Self-Instruction and Conventional Lectures in Neuroanatomy

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    de Carvalho, Claudio A. F.; And Others

    1977-01-01

    A study using 60 first-year medical students in the Santo Amaro Faculty of Medicine, San Paulo, Brazil, found that self-instructional methods such as guided self-instruction or discussion groups are not superior to conventional classes. Self-instruction does have the advantages of low cost and easy applicability. (LBH)

  15. Measuring Model-Based High School Science Instruction: Development and Application of a Student Survey

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fulmer, Gavin W.; Liang, Ling L.

    2013-01-01

    This study tested a student survey to detect differences in instruction between teachers in a modeling-based science program and comparison group teachers. The Instructional Activities Survey measured teachers' frequency of modeling, inquiry, and lecture instruction. Factor analysis and Rasch modeling identified three subscales, Modeling and…

  16. Linking Recent Research in Cognitive Science and Problem Solving to Instructional Practice: New Possibilities.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lippert, Renate

    The application of recent advances in the understanding of problem solving to the classroom is reviewed. Current research findings are described, and the instructional validity of these findings is illustrated by a research study of an instructional strategy called novice knowledge engineering. How various instructional strategies serve as…

  17. Literacity: A multimedia adult literacy package combining NASA technology, recursive ID theory, and authentic instruction theory

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Willis, Jerry; Willis, Dee Anna; Walsh, Clare; Stephens, Elizabeth; Murphy, Timothy; Price, Jerry; Stevens, William; Jackson, Kevin; Villareal, James A.; Way, Bob

    1994-01-01

    An important part of NASA's mission involves the secondary application of its technologies in the public and private sectors. One current application under development is LiteraCity, a simulation-based instructional package for adults who do not have functional reading skills. Using fuzzy logic routines and other technologies developed by NASA's Information Systems Directorate and hypermedia sound, graphics, and animation technologies the project attempts to overcome the limited impact of adult literacy assessment and instruction by involving the adult in an interactive simulation of real-life literacy activities. The project uses a recursive instructional development model and authentic instruction theory. This paper describes one component of a project to design, develop, and produce a series of computer-based, multimedia instructional packages. The packages are being developed for use in adult literacy programs, particularly in correctional education centers. They use the concepts of authentic instruction and authentic assessment to guide development. All the packages to be developed are instructional simulations. The first is a simulation of 'finding a friend a job.'

  18. Web-Based Data Collection

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hsiao, E-Ling; Moore, David Richard

    2009-01-01

    Instruction is increasingly being delivered through distributed multimedia applications. Instruction delivered through these online environments creates robust opportunities for content presentation and learner interaction. These environments give the designer control over every aspect of the instructional experience. With some simple…

  19. 34 CFR 75.192 - Dissemination.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... of the Secretary, Department of Education DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS How To Apply for a Grant Development of Curricula Or Instructional Materials § 75.192 Dissemination. If an applicant proposes to publish and disseminate curricula or instructional materials under a grant, the applicant shall include an...

  20. 34 CFR 75.192 - Dissemination.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... of the Secretary, Department of Education DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS How To Apply for a Grant Development of Curricula Or Instructional Materials § 75.192 Dissemination. If an applicant proposes to publish and disseminate curricula or instructional materials under a grant, the applicant shall include an...

  1. Dynamically Allocated Virtual Clustering Management System Users Guide

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2016-11-01

    provides usage instructions for the DAVC version 2.0 web application. 15. SUBJECT TERMS DAVC, Dynamically Allocated Virtual Clustering...This report provides usage instructions for the DAVC version 2.0 web application. This report is separated into the following sections, which detail

  2. Simplified microprocessor design for VLSI control applications

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Cameron, K.

    1991-01-01

    A design technique for microprocessors combining the simplicity of reduced instruction set computers (RISC's) with the richer instruction sets of complex instruction set computers (CISC's) is presented. They utilize the pipelined instruction decode and datapaths common to RISC's. Instruction invariant data processing sequences which transparently support complex addressing modes permit the formulation of simple control circuitry. Compact implementations are possible since neither complicated controllers nor large register sets are required.

  3. Computer Managed Instruction: An Application in Teaching Introductory Statistics.

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    Hudson, Walter W.

    1985-01-01

    This paper describes a computer managed instruction package for teaching introductory or advanced statistics. The instructional package is described and anecdotal information concerning its performance and student responses to its use over two semesters are given. (Author/BL)

  4. 78 FR 58290 - Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

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    2013-09-23

    ... (ICR) entitled VISTA Revision Concept Paper, Application & Budget Instructions for review and approval... received from this Notice. Description: CNCS is seeking approval of the AmeriCorps VISTA Concept Paper... and Community Service. Title: Concept Paper, Application, Budget Instructions. OMB Number: 3045-0038...

  5. The Effect of Sequence of Instruction on Students' Cognitive Preferences and Recall in the Context of a Problem-Oriented Method of Teaching.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Boreham, N. C.; And Others

    1985-01-01

    This study investigated the effects of two sequences of instruction--theory-to-application and application-to-theory--on medical students' cognitive preferences in preclinical science teaching. Results indicate that presenting an example of the clinical application of biochemical theory before presenting the theory itself increased students'…

  6. NeXT Application Development Workshop. [Use and Design of Instructional Applications on the NeXT Computer.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kiel, Don; And Others

    Instructional applications for NeXT computers were developed by nine faculty members from the biology, mathematics and computer science, fine arts, chemistry, physics and astronomy, and geology departments as part of a grant awarded to the California State University at Los Angeles. These notes provide a schedule of events and reports from a 2-day…

  7. The Modified Delphi Method to Analyze the Application of Instructional Design Theory to Online Graduate Education

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Zeedick, Danielle Marie

    2010-01-01

    During the past several decades, the field of instructional design theory has experienced changes in what is mostly applied to traditional, on-ground education. While instructional design theory has been (and still is being) discussed, constructed, and deconstructed, there has been no agreement among prominent instructional design theory…

  8. Collected Papers Prepared Under Work Unit TEXTRUCT: Methods of Instruction in Technical Training.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, VA.

    Although the concept of automated instruction is not new, it has gained major support only in the past 3 years. These 12 papers describe research in the area of instructional methods for technical training. The scientific principles of learning and their applicability to automated instruction are discussed, with emphasis on the role of automated…

  9. Applying Case-Based Method in Designing Self-Directed Online Instruction: A Formative Research Study

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Luo, Heng; Koszalka, Tiffany A.; Arnone, Marilyn P.; Choi, Ikseon

    2018-01-01

    This study investigated the case-based method (CBM) instructional-design theory and its application in designing self-directed online instruction. The purpose of this study was to validate and refine the theory for a self-directed online instruction context. Guided by formative research methodology, this study first developed an online tutorial…

  10. The Application of Theoretical Factors in Teaching Problem-Solving by Programed Instruction. 1970.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Seidel, Robert J.; Hunter, Harold G.

    1970-01-01

    Research was undertaken to establish guidelines for applying programed instruction to training courses in which rules and principles must be learned. The research vehicle was a portion of a course using automated instruction to teach computer programing. The effects of various factors on helping the students remember and apply the instruction were…

  11. Instruction-Level Characterization of Scientific Computing Applications Using Hardware Performance Counters

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Luo, Y.; Cameron, K.W.

    1998-11-24

    Workload characterization has been proven an essential tool to architecture design and performance evaluation in both scientific and commercial computing areas. Traditional workload characterization techniques include FLOPS rate, cache miss ratios, CPI (cycles per instruction or IPC, instructions per cycle) etc. With the complexity of sophisticated modern superscalar microprocessors, these traditional characterization techniques are not powerful enough to pinpoint the performance bottleneck of an application on a specific microprocessor. They are also incapable of immediately demonstrating the potential performance benefit of any architectural or functional improvement in a new processor design. To solve these problems, many people rely on simulators,more » which have substantial constraints especially on large-scale scientific computing applications. This paper presents a new technique of characterizing applications at the instruction level using hardware performance counters. It has the advantage of collecting instruction-level characteristics in a few runs virtually without overhead or slowdown. A variety of instruction counts can be utilized to calculate some average abstract workload parameters corresponding to microprocessor pipelines or functional units. Based on the microprocessor architectural constraints and these calculated abstract parameters, the architectural performance bottleneck for a specific application can be estimated. In particular, the analysis results can provide some insight to the problem that only a small percentage of processor peak performance can be achieved even for many very cache-friendly codes. Meanwhile, the bottleneck estimation can provide suggestions about viable architectural/functional improvement for certain workloads. Eventually, these abstract parameters can lead to the creation of an analytical microprocessor pipeline model and memory hierarchy model.« less

  12. Desktop Publishing: A New Frontier for Instructional Technologists.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bell, Norman T.; Warner, James W.

    1986-01-01

    Discusses new possibilities that computers and laser printers offer instructional technologists. Includes a brief history of printed communications, a description of new technological advances referred to as "desktop publishing," and suggests the application of this technology to instructional tasks. (TW)

  13. 14 CFR Appendix A to Part 147 - Curriculum Requirements

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ...) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, and discussion. (2) Level 2 requires: (i) Knowledge of general... basic operations. (iii) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and limited practical.... (iii) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and a high degree of practical application. (c...

  14. 14 CFR Appendix A to Part 147 - Curriculum Requirements

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ...) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, and discussion. (2) Level 2 requires: (i) Knowledge of general... basic operations. (iii) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and limited practical.... (iii) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and a high degree of practical application. (c...

  15. 14 CFR Appendix A to Part 147 - Curriculum Requirements

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ...) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, and discussion. (2) Level 2 requires: (i) Knowledge of general... basic operations. (iii) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and limited practical.... (iii) Instruction by lecture, demonstration, discussion, and a high degree of practical application. (c...

  16. Verifying speculative multithreading in an application

    DOEpatents

    Felton, Mitchell D

    2014-12-09

    Verifying speculative multithreading in an application executing in a computing system, including: executing one or more test instructions serially thereby producing a serial result, including insuring that all data dependencies among the test instructions are satisfied; executing the test instructions speculatively in a plurality of threads thereby producing a speculative result; and determining whether a speculative multithreading error exists including: comparing the serial result to the speculative result and, if the serial result does not match the speculative result, determining that a speculative multithreading error exists.

  17. Verifying speculative multithreading in an application

    DOEpatents

    Felton, Mitchell D

    2014-11-18

    Verifying speculative multithreading in an application executing in a computing system, including: executing one or more test instructions serially thereby producing a serial result, including insuring that all data dependencies among the test instructions are satisfied; executing the test instructions speculatively in a plurality of threads thereby producing a speculative result; and determining whether a speculative multithreading error exists including: comparing the serial result to the speculative result and, if the serial result does not match the speculative result, determining that a speculative multithreading error exists.

  18. 15 CFR 748.6 - General instructions for license applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false General instructions for license applications. 748.6 Section 748.6 Commerce and Foreign Trade Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade (Continued) BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS...

  19. 78 FR 67343 - Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-12

    ... (ICR) entitled Social Innovation Fund Grant Program Application Instructions for review and approval in... of Social Innovation Fund Grant Program Application Instructions, which are used by organizations applying to be Social Innovation Fund grantees. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and...

  20. 77 FR 32671 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Collection; Comments Requested; Application for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-01

    ...; Comments Requested; Application for Approval as a Provider of a Personal Financial Management Instructional... financial management. Other: None. Congress passed a bankruptcy law that requires individuals who file for bankruptcy to complete an approved personal financial management instructional course as a condition of...

  1. 40 CFR 156.144 - Residue removal instructions-general.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... the heading “Storage and Disposal.” (c) Exemption for residential/household use products. Residential/household use pesticide products are exempt from the residue removal instruction requirements in this... section, the label of each pesticide product must include the applicable instructions for removing...

  2. 40 CFR 156.144 - Residue removal instructions-general.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... the heading “Storage and Disposal.” (c) Exemption for residential/household use products. Residential/household use pesticide products are exempt from the residue removal instruction requirements in this... section, the label of each pesticide product must include the applicable instructions for removing...

  3. 40 CFR 156.144 - Residue removal instructions-general.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... the heading “Storage and Disposal.” (c) Exemption for residential/household use products. Residential/household use pesticide products are exempt from the residue removal instruction requirements in this... section, the label of each pesticide product must include the applicable instructions for removing...

  4. 40 CFR 156.144 - Residue removal instructions-general.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... the heading “Storage and Disposal.” (c) Exemption for residential/household use products. Residential/household use pesticide products are exempt from the residue removal instruction requirements in this... section, the label of each pesticide product must include the applicable instructions for removing...

  5. 40 CFR 156.144 - Residue removal instructions-general.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... the heading “Storage and Disposal.” (c) Exemption for residential/household use products. Residential/household use pesticide products are exempt from the residue removal instruction requirements in this... section, the label of each pesticide product must include the applicable instructions for removing...

  6. A System for Generating Instructional Computer Graphics.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Nygard, Kendall E.; Ranganathan, Babusankar

    1983-01-01

    Description of the Tektronix-Based Interactive Graphics System for Instruction (TIGSI), which was developed for generating graphics displays in computer-assisted instruction materials, discusses several applications (e.g., reinforcing learning of concepts, principles, rules, and problem-solving techniques) and presents advantages of the TIGSI…

  7. 12 CFR Appendix A to Part 203 - Form and Instructions for Completion of HMDA Loan/Application Register

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 12 Banks and Banking 2 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Form and Instructions for Completion of HMDA..., numerals, or a combination of both. 2. Date Application Received a. Enter the date the loan application was... (any loan other than FHA, VA, FSA, or RHS loans) Code 2—FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration...

  8. Implications of Two Well-Known Models for Instructional Designers in Distance Education: Dick-Carey versus Morrison-Ross-Kemp

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Akbulut, Yavuz

    2007-01-01

    This paper first summarizes, and then compares and contrasts two well-known instructional design models: Dick and Carey Model (DC) and Morrison, Ross and Kemp model (MRK). The target audiences of both models are basically instructional designers. Both models have applications for different instructional design settings. They both see the…

  9. An Analysis of Peer-Submitted and Peer-Reviewed Answer Rationales, in an Asynchronous Peer Instruction Based Learning Environment

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bhatnagar, Sameer; Lasry, Nathaniel; Desmarais, Michel; Dugdale, Michael; Whittaker, Chris; Charles, Elizabeth S.

    2015-01-01

    This paper reports on an analyis of data from a novel "Peer Instruction" application, named DALITE. The Peer Instruction paradigm is well suited to take advantage of peer-input in web-based learning environments. DALITE implements an asynchronous instantiation of peer instruction: after submitting their answer to a multiple-choice…

  10. Students as Library Detectives and Books as Clues: An Application of ISD in K-12 Schools

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Moore, Kimberly J.; Knowlton, Dave S.

    2006-01-01

    Instructional Systems Design (ISD) is the systematic development of instructional strategies that are grounded in both learning and instructional theory. ISD is usually overlooked as a useful methodology in K-12 schools. ISD is extremely expensive in terms of the time required to develop instruction, and it often seems more appropriate as an…

  11. A Prospectus for the Future Development of a Speech Lab: Hypertext Applications.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Berube, David M.

    This paper presents a plan for the next generation of speech laboratories which integrates technologies of modern communication in order to improve and modernize the instructional process. The paper first examines the application of intermediate technologies including audio-video recording and playback, computer assisted instruction and testing…

  12. Computer Applications in Instruction: A Teacher's Guide to Selection and Use.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Edwards, Judith B.; And Others

    Intended for upper elementary and secondary teachers in all subject areas, this guide provides practical advice on determining the appropriate application of computer technology and on the selection of specific, subject-related computer-based instruction units. Under the heading of hardware and software, topics discussed include communicating with…

  13. Diverging Perspectives: A School District's Response to an Instructional Support Application

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Crose, Sarah L.

    2009-01-01

    The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study is to better understand how teachers and district leaders respond when implementing a technology instructional support application. The study also explores the influences affecting that implementation process. Secondary mathematics teachers who had been presented with the option to implement a…

  14. Economic and Societal Factors Instructional Guide. Student Materials.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hendrix, Mary W.

    These student materials are designed to accompany the Economic and Societal Factors Instructional Guide. Page numbers are consistent with the numbering in that guide. The guide's nine units deal with the following topics: (1) job acquisition (sources of employment, job application, completing the application form, resume, job interview, follow-up…

  15. 12 CFR 621.12 - Applicability and general instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... require. The reports shall be prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and shall fairly represent the... 12 Banks and Banking 6 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Applicability and general instructions. 621.12 Section 621.12 Banks and Banking FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION FARM CREDIT SYSTEM ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING...

  16. 40 CFR 1045.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? 1045.220 Section 1045.220 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE...

  17. 40 CFR 1045.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? 1045.220 Section 1045.220 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE...

  18. 40 CFR 1045.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? 1045.220 Section 1045.220 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE...

  19. 40 CFR 1045.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? 1045.220 Section 1045.220 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE...

  20. 7 CFR 3202.5 - Initial approval process.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    .... A standardized application form and instructions are available on the USDA BioPreferred Program Web... post to the USDA BioPreferred Program Web site, and to providing USDA with up-to-date information for... certification. Instructions for submitting the application fee are available on the USDA BioPreferred Program...

  1. 7 CFR 3202.5 - Initial approval process.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    .... A standardized application form and instructions are available on the USDA BioPreferred Program Web... post to the USDA BioPreferred Program Web site, and to providing USDA with up-to-date information for... certification. Instructions for submitting the application fee are available on the USDA BioPreferred Program...

  2. 7 CFR 3202.5 - Initial approval process.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    .... A standardized application form and instructions are available on the USDA BioPreferred Program Web... post to the USDA BioPreferred Program Web site, and to providing USDA with up-to-date information for... certification. Instructions for submitting the application fee are available on the USDA BioPreferred Program...

  3. 78 FR 41082 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Collection; Comments Requested: Application for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-09

    ...; Comments Requested: Application for Approval as a Provider of a Personal Financial Management Instructional... Financial Management Instructional Course. The agency form number, if any, and the No form number... financial management. Other: None. Congress passed a bankruptcy law that requires individuals who file for...

  4. 40 CFR 1045.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? 1045.220 Section 1045.220 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE...

  5. Semiconductor Devices and Applications. Electronics Module 5. Instructor's Guide.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chappell, John; And Others

    This module is the fifth of 10 modules in the competency-based electronics series. Introductory materials include a listing of competencies addressed in the module, a parts/equipment list, and a cross-reference table of instructional materials. Sixteen instructional units cover: semiconductor materials; diodes; diode applications and…

  6. How Geographic Maps Increase Recall of Instructional Text.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kulhavy, Raymond W.; And Others

    1993-01-01

    Reviews research on how geographic maps influence the recall of associated text and describes a theoretical model of map-text learning based on dual-coding theory and working memory operations. Instructional implications are explained, and recommendations for instructional applications are given. (Contains 84 references.) (LRW)

  7. Instructional Applications of Hypermedia: Functional Features, Limitations, and Research Issues.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Park, Ok-choon

    1992-01-01

    Defines hypermedia and describes the structure and functional requirements of a hypermedia program. Potentials of hypermedia for instructional delivery, idea generation and organization, file storage and organization, and development of computer-based instruction materials are discussed. Several research issues related to instructional…

  8. 43 CFR 26.7 - Application format and instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... must be made using the Office of Management and Budget approved form (SF-424) entitled “Federal...' State Grant Procedures Handbook. General instructions for completing the form by part numbers are: (a... State Grant Procedures Handbook for definitions of cost categories and for budget narrative instructions...

  9. Planning for Instructional Technology in the Classroom

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Garza Mitchell, Regina L.

    2011-01-01

    Community colleges are known for keeping abreast of the latest instructional technologies, but the constant and rapid growth of available technology also presents challenges. This chapter reviews the current literature regarding instructional technology usage, with a focus on beneficial applications of technology for teaching and learning, and…

  10. Planning Guide for Instructional Computing.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    League for Innovation in the Community Coll., Laguna Hills, CA.

    Designed to assist academic administrators at community colleges in developing strategies for the application of computers to teaching and learning, this guide provides background information and recommendations for the design and implementation of an instructional computing plan. Chapter 1 examines computers as a topic of instruction, as a medium…

  11. Cognitive Approaches to Automated Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regian, J. Wesley, Ed.; Shute, Valerie J., Ed.

    This book contains a snapshot of state-of-the-art research on the design of automated instructional systems. Selected cognitive psychologists were asked to describe their approach to instruction and cognitive diagnosis, the theoretical basis of the approach, its utility and applicability, and the knowledge engineering or task analysis methods…

  12. Instructional Podcasting with Undergraduate Digital Natives

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Thomas, Kevin M.; Willis, Dottie

    2013-01-01

    This paper analyzes the use of instructional podcasts with students in introductory computer application classes at a small, independent, private university. Participants were all undergraduates in the school of education. In an effort to model effective use of instructional technology for preservice teachers and to "meet digital native…

  13. Multimedia Instructional Tools and Student Learning in an Integrated Business Applications Course

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Wells, Sandra H.

    2018-01-01

    The purpose of this quantitative descriptive comparative study was to investigate and explore the usage of multimedia instructional tools (MMITs) in an integrated business applications course to determine if there was a statistically significant difference in the gain scores between the pretest and posttest scores of high school students who used…

  14. 2 CFR 170.200 - Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 2 Grants and Agreements 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions. 170.200 Section 170.200 Grants and Agreements Office of Management... are subject to Transparency Act reporting requirements; and (2) That either: (i) Is issued on or after...

  15. 2 CFR 170.200 - Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 2 Grants and Agreements 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions. 170.200 Section 170.200 Grants and Agreements Office of Management... are subject to Transparency Act reporting requirements; and (2) That either: (i) Is issued on or after...

  16. 2 CFR 170.200 - Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 2 Grants and Agreements 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions. 170.200 Section 170.200 Grants and Agreements Office of Management... Transparency Act reporting requirements; and (2) That either: (i) Is issued on or after the effective date of...

  17. 2 CFR 170.200 - Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 2 Grants and Agreements 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Requirements for program announcements, regulations, and application instructions. 170.200 Section 170.200 Grants and Agreements Office of Management... Transparency Act reporting requirements; and (2) That either: (i) Is issued on or after the effective date of...

  18. 76 FR 41281 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplement A to Form I-539; Extension of an Existing...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-13

    ... Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status Applicants). The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and... (Filing Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status Applicants). (3) Agency form number, if any, and the... obtaining V nonimmigrant classification. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount...

  19. The Potential of NovaNET Communications for Education and Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Steinberg, Esther R.

    Intended to suggest ways of implementing the potential of NovaNet beyond its current applications, this report begins with an overview of current educational applications of telecommunications systems. It is noted that NovaNET is not only a successful computer system for presenting instructional courseware, but that it also supports…

  20. Computer Applications Course Goals, Outlines, and Objectives.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Law, Debbie; Morgan, Michele

    This document contains a curriculum model that is designed to provide high school computer teachers with practical ideas for a 1-year computer applications course combining 3 quarters of instruction in keyboarding and 1 quarter of basic instruction in databases and spreadsheets. The document begins with a rationale and a 10-item list of…

  1. Pattern of Classroom Activities during Students' Use of Computers: Relations between Instructional Strategies and Computer Applications

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Inan, Fethi A.; Lowther, Deborah L.; Ross, Steven M.; Strahl, Dan

    2010-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to identify instructional strategies used by teachers to support technology integration. In addition, relations between types of computer applications and teachers' classroom practices were examined. Data were direct observation results from 143 integration lessons implemented in schools receiving federal technology…

  2. Effects of Computer Applications on Elementary School Students' Achievement: A Meta-Analysis of Students in Taiwan

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Liao, Yuen-kuang Cliff; Chang, Huei-wen; Chen, Yu-wen

    2008-01-01

    A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize existing research comparing the effects of computer applications (i.e., computer-assisted instruction, computer simulations, and Web-based learning) versus traditional instruction on elementary school students' achievement in Taiwan. Forty-eight studies were located from four sources, and their…

  3. Factors influencing exemplary science teachers' levels of computer use

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Hakverdi, Meral

    This study examines exemplary science teachers' use of technology in science instruction, factors influencing their level of computer use, their level of knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction, their use of computer-related applications/tools during their instruction, and their students' use of computer applications/tools in or for their science class. After a relevant review of the literature certain variables were selected for analysis. These variables included personal self-efficacy in teaching with computers, outcome expectancy, pupil-control ideology, level of computer use, age, gender, teaching experience, personal computer use, professional computer use and science teachers' level of knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction. The sample for this study includes middle and high school science teachers who received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching Award (sponsored by the White House and the National Science Foundation) between the years 1997 and 2003 from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Award-winning science teachers were contacted about the survey via e-mail or letter with an enclosed return envelope. Of the 334 award-winning science teachers, usable responses were received from 92 science teachers, which made a response rate of 27.5%. Analysis of the survey responses indicated that exemplary science teachers have a variety of knowledge/skills in using computer related applications/tools. The most commonly used computer applications/tools are information retrieval via the Internet, presentation tools, online communication, digital cameras, and data collection probes. Results of the study revealed that students' use of technology in their science classroom is highly correlated with the frequency of their science teachers' use of computer applications/tools. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that personal self-efficacy related to the exemplary science teachers' level of computer use suggesting that computer use is dependent on perceived abilities at using computers. The teachers' use of computer-related applications/tools during class, and their personal self-efficacy, age, and gender are highly related with their level of knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction. The teachers' level of knowledge/skills in using specific computer applications for science instruction and gender related to their use of computer-related applications/tools during class and the students' use of computer-related applications/tools in or for their science class. In conclusion, exemplary science teachers need assistance in learning and using computer-related applications/tool in their science class.

  4. Teaching Scientific Communication Skills in Science Studies: Does It Make a Difference?

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Spektor-Levy, Ornit; Eylon, Bat-Sheva; Scherz, Zahava

    2009-01-01

    This study explores the impact of "Scientific Communication" (SC) skills instruction on students' performances in scientific literacy assessment tasks. We present a general model for skills instruction, characterized by explicit and spiral instruction, integration into content learning, practice in several scientific topics, and application of…

  5. Applications of Online Instruction: An Overview for Teachers, Students with Mild Disabilities, and Their Parents.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Smith, Sean J.; Meyen, Edward L.

    2003-01-01

    This article describes online instruction in the context of online technologies, instructional environment, and home environment of students with disabilities. Topics covered include advantages, cost effectiveness, Web accessibility, universal design for learning, tools for accessing and organizing resources, tools for communication, learning…

  6. Microprogramming Handbook. Second Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Microdata Corp., Santa Ana, CA.

    Instead of instructions residing in the main memory as in a fixed instruction computer, a micro-programable computer has a separete read-only memory which is alterable so that the system can be efficiently adapted to the application at hand. Microprogramable computers are faster than fixed instruction computers for several reasons: instruction…

  7. Designing Effective Instruction. 4th Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Morrison, Gary R.; Ross, Steven M.; Kemp, Jerrold E.

    This book presents practical skills for successful instructional design. Maintaining a balance between theory and application, it offers a flexible model that can be adapted for use in many settings. Examples are presented from business, higher education, and K-12 education. The 15 chapters are: (1) "Introduction to the Instructional Design…

  8. Instructional Technology in Brazil: A Status Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Saettler, Paul

    1973-01-01

    A status report on the evolving conceptions of instructional technology and current applications in Brazil. A complementary purpose is to summarize those conditions which vitally influence the general characteristics of the Brazilian educational system and the nature of instructional technology in this major developing country of the world.…

  9. A Review of Literature Examining the Application of Instructional Communication to the Training and Development Profession

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mathis, Robin Smith

    2006-01-01

    This paper is a review of human resource development, training, and instructional communication literature to determine any connections between trainers presentation and trainee motivation. The literature review explores constructs of instructional communication that impact motivation, and then connects motivation to trainees' transfer of…

  10. Peer Instruction: An Evaluation of Its Theory, Application, and Contribution

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gok, Tolga; Gok, Ozge

    2017-01-01

    Many qualitative and quantitative studies performed on peer instruction based on interactive engagement method used in many different disciplines and courses were reviewed in the present study. The researchers examined the effects of peer instruction on students' cognitive skills (conceptual learning, problem solving, reasoning ability, etc.) and…

  11. Teaching Persons with Severe Disabilities to Use Self-Instruction in Community Settings: An Analysis of Applications.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hughes, Carolyn; Agran, Martin

    1993-01-01

    This literature review examines the effects of self-instructional programs on increasing independence of persons with moderate/severe mental retardation in integrated environments. The article discusses methodological issues, research needs, and recommendations for program implementation. The feasibility of using self-instruction to promote…

  12. 10 CFR 19.12 - Instruction to workers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... observe, to the extent within the workers control, the applicable provisions of Commission regulations and... 10 Energy 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Instruction to workers. 19.12 Section 19.12 Energy NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NOTICES, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPORTS TO WORKERS: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATIONS § 19.12...

  13. Instructional Media and the Handicapped.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lance, Wayne D.

    Recent developments in the deisgn, application and evaluation of instructional materials and media for the handicapped are reviewed. The first section of the paper stresses the need for personalized education which meets individual needs through the matching of instructional programs to sets of learner variables and through delivery by a medium…

  14. Computer-Assisted Instruction. Special Double Issue.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Holmes, Glyn, Ed.

    1984-01-01

    This booklet presents evidence to support the idea that distinctions between the instructional and research applications of the computer are becoming blurred. The issue includes contributions from authors who are at the forefront of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) development in their respective fields. An attempt is made to represent most…

  15. Using the Internet As an Instructional Tool.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hudson River Center for Program Development, Glenmont, NY.

    This manual is designed to introduce adult educators to the Internet and examine ways that it can enhance instruction. An overview of the Internet covers its evolution. These three sections focus on the three areas of the Internet essential to instructional application: communication, information access, and search tools. The section on…

  16. Application of Campus Instructional Support: Two Case Studies

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Clauss-Ehlers, Caroline S.; Pasquerella, Lynn

    2017-01-01

    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how instructional support is a critical tool to promote the use of technology in research and teaching. A Campus-Wide Collaborative Model of Technological Instructional Support (CCMTIS) is presented that incorporates: integration of technology across campus; technical assistance; allocation of…

  17. "Intelligent" Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Applications. Interim Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Brown, John Seely; And Others

    Interim work is documented describing efforts to modify computer techniques used to recognize and process English language requests to an instructional simulator. The conversion from a hand-coded to a table driven technique are described in detail. Other modifications to a simulation based computer assisted instruction program to allow a gaming…

  18. Applications of Oral Proficiency Testing to Foreign Language. Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

    A guide to the adaptation of oral proficiency testing for classroom language instruction contains excerpts of projects by participants in an American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) workshop. The excerpts are examples of proficiency based curricula and materials designed to personalize instruction and simulate real-life…

  19. Towards Minimizing Social, Cultural, and Intellectual Disruptions Embedded in Literacy Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Peat, David W.

    1994-01-01

    To explain the concept of literacy, the Integrative Systems Model of Literacy is developed, illustrating how understanding literacy has direct applications to both instruction and research. The model's utility in reconciling opposing concepts of literacy is shown, presenting practical suggestions for literacy instruction which minimize social,…

  20. Knowledge Acquisition by Hypervideo Design: An Instructional Program for University Courses

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Stahl, Elmar; Finke, Matthias; Zahn, Carmen

    2006-01-01

    This article presents an instructional program for collaborative construction of hypervideos. The instructional program integrates (a) hypervideo technology development, (b) assumptions on learning with hypervideo systems, and (c) the application of research on knowledge acquisition by writing texts or hypertexts to hypervideos. The aim of the…

  1. Professional Vision in Action: An Exploratory Study

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sherin, Miriam Gamoran; Russ, Rosemary S.; Sherin, Bruce L.; Colestock, Adam

    2008-01-01

    The study of teachers' professional vision poses some unique challenges. The application of professional vision happens in a manner that is fleeting, and that is distributed through the moments of instruction. Because of the ongoing nature of instruction, it is not realistic to expect that one could "pause" instruction momentarily, ask a…

  2. Instruction set commutivity

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Windley, P.

    1992-01-01

    We present a state property called congruence and show how it can be used to demonstrate commutivity of instructions in a modern load-store architecture. Our analysis is particularly important in pipelined microprocessors where instructions are frequently reordered to avoid costly delays in execution caused by hazards. Our work has significant implications to safety and security critical applications since reordering can easily change the meaning and an instruction sequence and current techniques are largely ad hoc. Our work is done in a mechanical theorem prover and results in a set of trustworthy rules for instruction reordering. The mechanization makes it practical to analyze the entire instruction set.

  3. Instructional and Career Guidance in STEM: An Improvement Initiative to Create Opportunities for Female High School Students

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Belcher, Aaron Heath

    The purpose of this disquisition is to disseminate an improvement initiative in a public high school that addressed female Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disparity in STEM classes. In this high school current instructional and career guidance practices were inadequate in providing female STEM students opportunities to experience relevant instruction in STEM through the application of real world practices. The improvement initiative identified four interventions using qualitative research that addressed the question, how do instructional and career guidance practices that emphasize the real world application of STEM impact the academic choices and career aspirations of female STEM students? The interventions include (1) instructional feedback (2) instructional resources, (3) career coaching, and (4) community college partnership. These interventions were chosen as a result of insider research methods that followed a scan, focus, summarize framework for understanding the problem. The aim of the improvement initiative was to develop structured protocols that impact STEM classroom and career guidance practices. An intervention team intended to identify opportunities for female STEM students to experience the real world application of STEM. First, the research context is explained. Then, a review of the literature explains foundation knowledge that led to the conceptual and leadership framework. Next, the research methodology is outlined including design and participants, survey instruments, procedures, timeline, and measures. The research methodology is followed by an analysis of data for instructional and career guidance practice efficacy. Finally, a discussion of the initiative and its outcome are illustrated through the stories of three female STEM students. As a result of these stories, the intervention team developed STEM classroom observation protocols. These protocols can be used by school leaders as a structure for STEM instruction and career guidance.

  4. 77 FR 40383 - Comment Request for Information Collection for Labor Condition Application and Instructions for H...

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    ... Collection for Labor Condition Application and Instructions for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Nonimmigrants; ETA Forms...: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor... assessed. Currently, ETA is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data of the approved...

  5. Increasing Activeness and Learning Outcomes by Developing Borland Delphi 7.0 Application as Instructional Media

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    Setyorini, Dyna; Churiyah, Madziatul

    2016-01-01

    This study aims to produce instructional media of petty cash fund with Borland Delphi 7.0 application in the Finance Administration subject, Managing Petty Cash Fund material in class XII APK in Vocational High School (SMK) Negeri 1 Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia. This study used "Research and Development" (R&D) design procedures…

  6. Has Corpus-Based Instruction Reached a Tipping Point? Practical Applications and Pointers for Teachers

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    Huang, Li-Shih

    2017-01-01

    This article provides an easy introduction into corpus-based instruction by explaining what the approach entails. It also presents key terms and discusses key theoretical concepts drawn from the literature; from these, practical applications and pointers are offered for those practitioners wishing to use corpus data or implement corpus-based…

  7. The Effects of Specifying Job Requirements and Using Explicit Warnings to Decrease Sex Discrimination in Employment Interviews.

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    Siegfried, William D.

    1982-01-01

    To determine effectiveness of instructions designed to reduce sex discrimination in employment interviews, students were asked to rate resumes for a male and a female applicant under different instructional conditions. Results suggested that: legal warnings may bias ratings in favor of male applicants; and specifying job requirements reduces…

  8. The Neglected "R": Improving Writing Instruction through iPad Apps

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    Sessions, Laird; Kang, Mi Ok; Womack, Sue

    2016-01-01

    In this study the authors investigated the effects of integrating iPad applications into writing instruction for fifth grade students. By comparing the writing of students taught with paper and pencil methods with that of students utilizing the iPad writing applications, two research questions guided the study: (1) Are there differences in student…

  9. Skill Acquisition in Ski Instruction and the Skill Model's Application to Treating Anorexia Nervosa

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    Duesund, Liv; Jespersen, Ejgil

    2004-01-01

    The Dreyfus skill model has a wide range of applications to various domains, including sport, nursing, engineering, flying, and so forth. In this article, the authors discuss the skill model in connection with two different research projects concerning ski instruction and treating anorexia nervosa. The latter project has been published but not in…

  10. Principals' Application of Instructional Leadership Practices for Secondary School Effectiveness in Oyo State

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    Loyce, Onyali Chiedozie; Victor, Akinfolarin Akinwale

    2017-01-01

    This study ascertained the principals' application of instructional leadership practices for secondary school effectiveness in Oyo State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 8,701 which were made of 969…

  11. The Use of Rewards in Instructional Digital Games: An Application of Positive Reinforcement

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    Malala, John; Major, Anthony; Maunez-Cuadra, Jose; McCauley-Bell, Pamela

    2007-01-01

    The main argument being presented in this paper is that instructional designers and educational researchers need to shift their attention from performance to interest. Educational digital games have to aim at building lasting interest in real world applications. The main hypothesis advocated in this paper is that the use of rewards in educational…

  12. The Need for Imagination and Creativity in Instructional Design

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    Gibson, Pat

    2013-01-01

    The purpose of this article is to explore the need for imagination and creativity in adult education instructional design both online and face-to-face. It defines both imagination and creativity as well as provides an overview of the history of instructional design. It provides an examination of imagination and its application in educational…

  13. TEACHER-PRODUCED INSTRUCTIONAL FILMS IN CHEMISTRY, 8MM AND SUPER 8.

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    O'CONNOR, ROD; SLABAUGH, WENDELL

    TECHNIQUES FOR PRODUCING 8MM INSTRUCTIONAL FILMS IN CHEMISTRY ARE PRESENTED. IN PART I A PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHER-PRODUCED FILMS IS DEVELOPED, EMPHASIZING THE VALUE OF THE LOCAL SETTING, AND CUSTOM-MADE CONTENTS. APPLICATIONS SUGGESTED ARE (1) TECHNIQUE INSTRUCTION, (2) FILMED EXPERIMENTS, (3) INSTRUMENT FAMILIARIZATION, (4) LECTURE AIDS, AND (5)…

  14. Computer-Based Instruction and Health Professions Education: A Meta-Analysis of Outcomes.

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    Cohen, Peter A.; Dacanay, Lakshmi S.

    1992-01-01

    The meta-analytic techniques of G. V. Glass were used to statistically integrate findings from 47 comparative studies on computer-based instruction (CBI) in health professions education. A clear majority of the studies favored CBI over conventional methods of instruction. Results show higher-order applications of computers to be especially…

  15. Instructional Design and Intelligent Tutoring: Theory and the Precision of Design.

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    Capell, Peter; Dannenberg, Roger B.

    1993-01-01

    Discusses instructional design methods used in intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) and describes the application of instructional systems design to the creation of an ITS called Piano Tutor, a multimedia workstation that is designed to provide first-year piano lessons. The ITS curriculum is analyzed, including critical lessons and skill groups.…

  16. Instructional Computing. An Action Guide for Educators.

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    Dennis, J. Richard; Kansky, Robert J.

    This book is directed to any educator who is interested in the use of the computer to improve classroom instruction. It is a book about the materials, human factors, and decision-making procedures that make up the instructional application of computers. This document's single goal is to promote educators' thoughtful selection and use of both…

  17. Instructional Technology: Factors Influencing the Field. Occasional Paper No. 1.

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    Hug, William E.

    By definition, the fields of instructional technology and media are committed to an evaluation, generation, and application of research involving the act of teaching and the phenomena of learning, with differences in systems determined by the purpose for which instructional technology and media are applied. However success or failure of any…

  18. Foundation, Organization, and Purpose of the National Consortium for Computer-Based Musical Instruction

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    Hofstetter, Fred T.

    1976-01-01

    This paper begins with a look at the present state of computer applications to music education. Instructional systems for instrumental music, music fundamentals, ear-training, set theory, composition, analysis, information retrieval, automated music printing and computer-managed instruction are discussed. The functions of the NCCBMI are described.…

  19. Assessing, Analyzing, and Adapting: Improving a Graduate Student Instruction Program through Needs Assessment

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    Roszkowski, Beth; Reynolds, Gretchen

    2013-01-01

    This article highlights an assessment of library instruction needs among graduate students in the social sciences. The article addresses the development and implementation of the assessment and the application of assessment results to an established set of library instruction workshops. The article provides a detailed summary of assessment…

  20. The Correlation between Rigor and Relevance Using Pedagogical or Andragogical Instructional Methods in American Business Schools

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    Roldan, Alberto

    2010-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to examine and document whether there is a correlation between relevance (applicability) focused courses and rigor (scholarly research) focused courses with pedagogical instructional methods or andragogical instructional methods in undergraduate business schools, and how it affects learning behavior and final course…

  1. Are Individual Differences Undertreated in Instructional Design?

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    Gropper, George L.

    2015-01-01

    Instructional design can be more effective if it is as fixedly dedicated to the accommodation of individual differences as it currently is to the accommodation of subject matters. That is the hypothesis. A menu of accommodation options is provided that is applicable at each of three stages of instructional development or administration: before,…

  2. The Knowledge-Learning-Instruction Framework: Bridging the Science-Practice Chasm to Enhance Robust Student Learning

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    Koedinger, Kenneth R.; Corbett, Albert T.; Perfetti, Charles

    2012-01-01

    Despite the accumulation of substantial cognitive science research relevant to education, there remains confusion and controversy in the application of research to educational practice. In support of a more systematic approach, we describe the Knowledge-Learning-Instruction (KLI) framework. KLI promotes the emergence of instructional principles of…

  3. From Blunt to Pointy Tools: Transcending Task Automation to Effective Instructional Practice with CaseMate

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    Swan, Gerry

    2009-01-01

    While blogs, wikis and many other Web 2.0 applications can be employed in learning settings, instruction is not the primary purpose for these tools. The educational field must actively participate in the definition and development of what repurposed or new Web 2.0 applications means in educational settings. One way of viewing this needed…

  4. The Applications of Computers in Education in Developing Countries--with Specific Reference to the Cost-Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction.

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    Lai, Kwok-Wing

    Designed to examine the application and cost-effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for secondary education in developing countries, this document is divided into eight chapters. A general introduction defines the research problem, describes the research methodology, and provides definitions of key terms used throughout the paper.…

  5. Effects of Four Instructional Sequences on Application and Transfer. IDD&E Working Paper No. 12

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    Chao, Chun-I; And Others

    Using the Component Display Theory as an analyzing tool, this study compared the effects of expository and discovery methods of instruction on two learning outcomes, application and transfer. One hundred ninth grade students in each of four earth science classes were randomly assigned to five groups--four experimental groups designed to test four…

  6. The Theory and Application of Contextualized Teaching and Learning in Relation to Programs of Study and Career Pathways. Transition Highlights. Issue 2

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    Kalchik, Stephanie; Oertle, Kathleen Marie

    2010-01-01

    Contextualized Teaching and Learning (CTL), also known as Contextualized Instruction, is defined as a "diverse family of instructional strategies designed to more seamlessly link the learning of foundational skills and academic or occupational content by focusing teaching and learning squarely on concrete applications in a specific context that is…

  7. 14 CFR 147.17 - Instructional equipment requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... Requirements § 147.17 Instructional equipment requirements. (a) An applicant for a mechanic school certificate... appropriate to the rating he seeks: (1) Various kinds of airframe structures, airframe systems and components...

  8. 14 CFR 147.17 - Instructional equipment requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... Requirements § 147.17 Instructional equipment requirements. (a) An applicant for a mechanic school certificate... appropriate to the rating he seeks: (1) Various kinds of airframe structures, airframe systems and components...

  9. 14 CFR 147.17 - Instructional equipment requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... Requirements § 147.17 Instructional equipment requirements. (a) An applicant for a mechanic school certificate... appropriate to the rating he seeks: (1) Various kinds of airframe structures, airframe systems and components...

  10. 14 CFR 147.17 - Instructional equipment requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... Requirements § 147.17 Instructional equipment requirements. (a) An applicant for a mechanic school certificate... appropriate to the rating he seeks: (1) Various kinds of airframe structures, airframe systems and components...

  11. A Preliminary Validation of Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction Model-Based Instructional Material Motivational Survey in a Computer-Based Tutorial Setting

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    Huang, Wenhao; Huang, Wenyeh; Diefes-Dux, Heidi; Imbrie, Peter K.

    2006-01-01

    This paper describes a preliminary validation study of the Instructional Material Motivational Survey (IMMS) derived from the Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction motivational design model. Previous studies related to the IMMS, however, suggest its practical application for motivational evaluation in various instructional settings…

  12. DLI-IBM Joint Feasibility Study in Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Instruction. Final Report.

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    Adams, Edward N.; Rosenbaum, Peter S.

    This document is the final report on a study of the use of computer assisted instruction (CAI). The objective of the study was to evaluate the potential applicability and usefulness of CAI in the instructional environment of the Defense Language Institute (DLI). The operational phases of the study were implemented in the Russian Aural…

  13. Application of Merrill's First Principles of Instruction in a Museum Education Context

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    Nelson, Kari Ross

    2015-01-01

    In an effort to support a solid grounding in educational theory within the field of museum education, three texts considered essential reading for museum educators were surveyed for correlations with Merrill's First Principles of Instruction, an influential work in the field of instructional design. Each of five First Principles were found to be…

  14. Objectives over Time: A Look at Four Decades of Objectives in the Educational Research Literature

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    Marken, James; Morrison, Gary

    2013-01-01

    While the concept of objectives is widely used in many applied fields of instruction, the systematic derivation and application of objectives for learning and instruction is a key feature of systematic instructional design. However, the treatment of objectives and the terminology surrounding them is sometimes nebulously employed. This article…

  15. The Faculty's Perception of Web-Based Instruction Application in Iran's Higher Education

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    Gholami, Khalil; Sayadi, Yaser

    2012-01-01

    This paper addresses the faculty perception on web-based instruction in order to explain the nature of learning and instruction in this setting. Using a mixed method approach, the research studied a sample of 132 University Faculty (lecturers and professors) in University of Kurdistan. The research tools were interview and questionnaire. The…

  16. Mathematics for the Technical Student: The Use of the Computer in the Systems Approach to Instruction.

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    Capps, Joan P.

    An instructional method using flow-chart symbols to make mathematical abstractions more concrete was implemented for a year in a technical mathematics course. Students received instruction in computer applications and programming in the BASIC language in order to increase motivation and firm the mathematical skills and problem-solving approaches…

  17. Adolescent Literacy on the Margin: Regression-Discontinuity Evidence from a "Double Dose" Middle Grades Literacy Intervention

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    Dougherty, Shaun M.

    2013-01-01

    This paper provides causal evidence to answer the question, "Does the application of a double dose of literacy instruction in middle school improve student performance on subsequent academic outcomes?" The focus of this paper is on an intervention where the second dose of literacy instruction uses research-based instructional strategies,…

  18. Examining the Role of Web 2.0 Tools in Supporting Problem Solving during Case-Based Instruction

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    Koehler, Adrie A.; Newby, Timothy J.; Ertmer, Peggy A.

    2017-01-01

    As learners solve complex problems, such as the ones present in case narratives, they need instructional support. Potentially, Web 2.0 applications can be useful to learners during case-based instruction (CBI), as their affordances offer creative and collaborative opportunities. However, there is limited research available on how the affordances…

  19. Computer Networks as Instructional and Collaborative Distance Learning Environments.

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    Schrum, Lynne; Lamb, Theodore A.

    1997-01-01

    Reports on the early stages of a project at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in which the instructional applications of a networked classroom laboratory, an intranet, and the Internet are explored as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of groupware and computer networks as instructional environments. Presents the results of the first pilot tests.…

  20. Instructional System Development (ISD) in the Armed Services: Methodology and Application. Final Report, August 25, 1977 through March 19, 1979.

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    Vineberg, Robert; Joyner, John N.

    Instructional System Development (ISD) methodologies and practices were examined in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, each of which prescribes the ISD system involving rigorous derivation of training requirements from job requirements, selection of instructional strategies to maximize training efficiency, and revision of instruction…

  1. Applying Cognitive Load Theory Principles to Library Instructional Guidance

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    Pickens, Kathleen E.

    2017-01-01

    If the goal of library instructional guidance is to provide students with the knowledge needed to acquire new skills in order to accomplish their learning objectives, then it is prudent to consider factors that impact learning. Cognitive load theory addresses several of these factors and is applicable to a wide-range of instructional devices used…

  2. Incorporating Kansei Engineering in Instructional Design: Designing Virtual Reality Based Learning Environments from a Novel Perspective

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    Chuah, Kee Man; Chen, Chwen Jen; Teh, Chee Siong

    2008-01-01

    In recent years, the application of virtual reality (VR) technology in education is rapidly gaining momentum. The educational benefits offered by such technology have prompted many educators as well as instructional designers to investigate ways to create effective and engaging VR learning. Instructional designers have examined widely the…

  3. Preparation for Instruction. A Module of Instruction in Teacher Education. Prepared for Project RAFT.

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    Handley, Herbert M., Ed.

    This module, developed by the Research Applications for Teaching (RAFT) project, was written to assist students to write lesson plans that are effective and interactive. Students are given directions for the preparation of behavioral objectives and for the selection of appropriate instructional methodologies to meet the widely varying needs of…

  4. 75 FR 77936 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Forms DS-2053, DS-2054; Medical Examination for...

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    2010-12-14

    ... DS-2053, DS-2054; Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; DS- 3024, DS-3030, Chest X... Instructions); Form DS- 3024, Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet (1991 Technical Instructions); Form DS-3030, Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet (2007 Technical Instructions); Form DS-3025, Vaccination...

  5. A Methodology for Instructional Design in Mathematics--With the Generic and Epistemic Student at the Centre

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    Strømskag, Heidi

    2017-01-01

    This theoretical paper presents a methodology for instructional design in mathematics. It is a theoretical analysis of a proposed model for instructional design, where tasks are embedded in situations that preserve meaning with respect to particular pieces of mathematical knowledge. The model is applicable when there is an intention of teaching…

  6. Design Approach and Implementation of Application Specific Instruction Set Processor for SHA-3 BLAKE Algorithm

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Zhang, Yuli; Han, Jun; Weng, Xinqian; He, Zhongzhu; Zeng, Xiaoyang

    This paper presents an Application Specific Instruction-set Processor (ASIP) for the SHA-3 BLAKE algorithm family by instruction set extensions (ISE) from an RISC (reduced instruction set computer) processor. With a design space exploration for this ASIP to increase the performance and reduce the area cost, we accomplish an efficient hardware and software implementation of BLAKE algorithm. The special instructions and their well-matched hardware function unit improve the calculation of the key section of the algorithm, namely G-functions. Also, relaxing the time constraint of the special function unit can decrease its hardware cost, while keeping the high data throughput of the processor. Evaluation results reveal the ASIP achieves 335Mbps and 176Mbps for BLAKE-256 and BLAKE-512. The extra area cost is only 8.06k equivalent gates. The proposed ASIP outperforms several software approaches on various platforms in cycle per byte. In fact, both high throughput and low hardware cost achieved by this programmable processor are comparable to that of ASIC implementations.

  7. Computer-Assisted Instruction in Practical Nursing Education

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    Kelley, Maureen

    1976-01-01

    Existing computer-assisted instructional programs for nursing students are studied and their application to the education of practical nurses is considered in the light of the recent history of nursing education. (Author)

  8. The Effects of Targeted English Language Arts Instruction Using Multimedia Applications on Grade Three Students' Reading Comprehension, Attitude toward Computers, and Attitude toward School

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    Swerdloff, Matthew

    2013-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to investigate the specific effects of targeted English Language Arts (ELA) instruction using multimedia applications. Student reading comprehension, student attitude toward computers, and student attitude toward school were measured in this study. The study also examined the perceptions, of selected students, of the…

  9. Designing Multimedia Learning Application with Learning Theories: A Case Study on a Computer Science Subject with 2-D and 3-D Animated Versions

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    Rias, Riaza Mohd; Zaman, Halimah Badioze

    2011-01-01

    Higher learning based instruction may be primarily concerned in most cases with the content of their academic lessons, and not very much with their instructional delivery. However, the effective application of learning theories and technology in higher education has an impact on student performance. With the rapid progress in the computer and…

  10. Untangling Web 2.0: Charting Web 2.0 Tools, the NCSS Guidelines for Effective Use of Technology, and Bloom's Taxonomy

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    Diacopoulos, Mark M.

    2015-01-01

    The potential for social studies to embrace instructional technology and Web 2.0 applications has become a growing trend in recent social studies research. As part of an ongoing process of collaborative enquiry between an instructional specialist and social studies teachers in a Professional Learning Community, a table of Web 2.0 applications was…

  11. Equivalence-based instruction of academic skills: Application to adolescents with autism.

    PubMed

    Stanley, Caleb R; Belisle, Jordan; Dixon, Mark R

    2018-04-01

    This study evaluated the efficacy of three equivalence-based instruction procedures on the acquisition of novel academic skills by 3 adolescents diagnosed with autism in a school setting. The skills targeted for instruction were related to topics in history, science, and mathematics, and were taught using different training structures from the PEAK-E curriculum. All participants demonstrated mastery of the trained relations and the tested derived relations following all variants of equivalence-based instruction. © 2018 Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior.

  12. Aligning Classroom Instruction with Workplace Skills: Equipping CTE Students with the Math Skills Necessary for Entry-Level Carpentry

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    Mohr, Cory

    2008-01-01

    With approximately 2,500 students dropping out of U.S. high schools every day, there exists a need to align classroom instruction with corresponding "real world" applications. In order to keep students' motivation high and help ensure high levels of validity in instruction, core curriculum instructors and career and technical education (CTE)…

  13. Computer Assisted Instruction: A Review of the Reviews. Research Report 85-01.

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    Stennett, R. G.

    This review of the literature on computer assisted instruction (CAI) focuses on the use of CAI with grades K-13, and specifically assesses the relative merits of traditional instruction and CAI in promoting student achievement. Also assessed are the applications of CAI in the area of special education. Three types of reviews are used exclusively:…

  14. Applications of Simulator Freeze to Carrier Guideslope Tracking Instruction. Cooperative Study Series. Final Report, May 1, 1980-August 31, 1981.

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    Hughes, R. G.; And Others

    Twenty-five experienced F-4 and F-16 Air Force pilots were instructed in carrier landings in the Visual Technology Research Simulator (VTRS). The training was conducted under three instructional conditions, two of which employed the simulator's "freeze" feature. Additionally, two methods of defining errors for carrier glideslope tracking…

  15. A New Diagnostic Mechanism of Instruction: A Dynamic, Real-Time and Non-Interference Quantitative Measurement Technique for Adaptive E-Learning

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    Hsu, Pi-Shan; Chang, Te-Jeng; Wu, Ming-Hsiung

    2009-01-01

    The level of learners' expertise has been used as a metric and diagnostic mechanism of instruction. This metric influences mental effort directly according to the applications of cognitive load theory. Cognitive efficiency, an optimal measurement technique of expertise, was developed by Kalyuga and Sweller to replace instructional efficiency in…

  16. 40 CFR 1039.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying Engine Families § 1039.220 How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my... certification for an engine family if you want to change the emission-related maintenance instructions in a way... maintenance, this does not allow you to disqualify those engines from in-use testing or deny a warranty claim...

  17. From Concepts of Motivation to Its Application in Instructional Design: Reconsidering Motivation from an Instructional Design Perspective

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    Cheng, Yi-Chia; Yeh, Hsin-Te

    2009-01-01

    This paper explores the concepts of motivation, including extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation. It describes how motivation becomes a major concern in the field of instructional design (ID). Furthermore, a motivation model--the ARCS model--is identified and discussed. Finally, it provides an example of how to apply the motivational design…

  18. Behold the Trojan Horse: Instructional vs. Productivity Computing in the Classroom.

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    Loop, Liza

    This background paper for a symposium on the school of the future reviews the current instructional applications of computers in the classroom (the computer as a means or the subject of instruction), and suggests strategies that administrators might use to move toward viewing the computer as a productivity tool for students, i.e., its use for word…

  19. Modeling Instruction: An Effective Model for Science Education

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    Jackson, Jane; Dukerich, Larry; Hestenes, David

    2008-01-01

    The authors describe a Modeling Instruction program that places an emphasis on the construction and application of conceptual models of physical phenomena as a central aspect of learning and doing science. (Contains 1 table.)

  20. The Necessity and Applicability Levels of the Courses that are Offered in the Departments of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies (CEIT)

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    Acat, M. Bahaddin; Kilic, Abdurrahman; Girmen, Pinar; Anagun, Senegul S.

    2007-01-01

    The main purpose of this study is to identify the levels of the necessity and applicability of the courses offered in the Departments of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies based on the views of the fourth grade and graduated students. In the study descriptive research model was used. The population of the study were final-year and…

  1. A Fallibilistic Model for Instruction

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    Dawson, A. J.

    1971-01-01

    Discusses models in inquiry and of instruction based on critical Fallibilistic philosophy, developed by Karl R. Popper, which holds that all knowledge grows by conjecture and refutation. Classroom applications of strategies which result from the model are presented. (JP)

  2. Computer Series, 13.

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    Moore, John W., Ed.

    1981-01-01

    Provides short descriptions of chemists' applications of computers in instruction: an interactive instructional program for Instrumental-Qualitative Organic Analysis; question-and-answer exercises in organic chemistry; computerized organic nomenclature drills; integration of theoretical and descriptive materials; acid-base titration simulation;…

  3. Instructional Aides.

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    Nielsen, Earl T.

    This monograph is designed to assist administrative school personnel in selecting, training, and retaining the best qualified instructional aides available. It covers five areas: (1) employment procedures--outlining important points under recruitment, applications, examinations, interviews, and selection; (2) payroll procedures--outlining how to…

  4. 40 CFR 1039.130 - What installation instructions must I give to equipment manufacturers?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... make sure the installed engine will operate according to design specifications in your application for... post instructions on a publicly available website for downloading or printing. If you do not provide...

  5. 40 CFR 1039.130 - What installation instructions must I give to equipment manufacturers?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... make sure the installed engine will operate according to design specifications in your application for... post instructions on a publicly available website for downloading or printing. If you do not provide...

  6. 40 CFR 1039.130 - What installation instructions must I give to equipment manufacturers?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... make sure the installed engine will operate according to design specifications in your application for... post instructions on a publicly available website for downloading or printing. If you do not provide...

  7. 40 CFR 1039.130 - What installation instructions must I give to equipment manufacturers?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... make sure the installed engine will operate according to design specifications in your application for... post instructions on a publicly available website for downloading or printing. If you do not provide...

  8. Measuring Model-Based High School Science Instruction: Development and Application of a Student Survey

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Fulmer, Gavin W.; Liang, Ling L.

    2013-02-01

    This study tested a student survey to detect differences in instruction between teachers in a modeling-based science program and comparison group teachers. The Instructional Activities Survey measured teachers' frequency of modeling, inquiry, and lecture instruction. Factor analysis and Rasch modeling identified three subscales, Modeling and Reflecting, Communicating and Relating, and Investigative Inquiry. As predicted, treatment group teachers engaged in modeling and inquiry instruction more than comparison teachers, with effect sizes between 0.55 and 1.25. This study demonstrates the utility of student report data in measuring teachers' classroom practices and in evaluating outcomes of a professional development program.

  9. Hardware accuracy counters for application precision and quality feedback

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    de Paula Rosa Piga, Leonardo; Majumdar, Abhinandan; Paul, Indrani

    Methods, devices, and systems for capturing an accuracy of an instruction executing on a processor. An instruction may be executed on the processor, and the accuracy of the instruction may be captured using a hardware counter circuit. The accuracy of the instruction may be captured by analyzing bits of at least one value of the instruction to determine a minimum or maximum precision datatype for representing the field, and determining whether to adjust a value of the hardware counter circuit accordingly. The representation may be output to a debugger or logfile for use by a developer, or may be outputmore » to a runtime or virtual machine to automatically adjust instruction precision or gating of portions of the processor datapath.« less

  10. Teachers' Applications of Banks' Typology of Ethnic Identity Development and Curriculum Goals to Story Content and Classroom Discussion: Phase Two. Instructional Resource No. 35.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Tomlinson, Louise M.

    This instructional resource presents ways in which teachers participating in a lesson bank exchange program for an ongoing research project have applied J. A. Banks' typology of ethnic identity development and related curriculum goals to literacy instruction. Banks' definitions of the stages of development and the curriculum goals for each stage…

  11. Antecedents of Computer-Based Instruction and Its Current Relationship to Our Discipline: An Examination of the Last Fifty Years of DAVI/AECT Convention Presentations

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sugar, William; Brown, Abbie

    2008-01-01

    In this article, the authors explore the origins of computer-based instruction (CBI) and its influences on the Instructional Design and Technology profession. Specifically, the authors first identify four particularly popular CBI methodologies: (1) tutorials; (2) simulations; (3) games; and (4) hypermedia/web-based applications. Then, they examine…

  12. Evaluation of Teachers' Activities in the Use of Animated Instructional Resource Materials in Biology Teaching in Senior Secondary Schools in Bauchi State Nigeria

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kwasu, I. A.; Abubakar; Ema, E.

    2015-01-01

    This paper presents a profile on how teachers in senior secondary schools in Bauchi state Nigeria utilise animated instructional resource (AIR) in the teaching of biology. A structured questionnaire used to generate data on the availability, accessibility and application of the AIR for classroom instruction by teachers. The instrument for data…

  13. Validating a Spanish Version of the PIMRS: Application in National and Cross-National Research on Instructional Leadership

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fromm, Germán; Hallinger, Philip; Volante, Paulo; Wang, Wen Chung

    2017-01-01

    The purposes of this study were to report on a systematic approach to validating a Spanish version of the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale and then to apply the scale in a cross-national comparison of principal instructional leadership. The study yielded a validated Spanish language version of the PIMRS Teacher Form and offers a…

  14. 7 CFR 1781.12 - Preapplication and application processing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... WATERSHED (WS) LOANS AND ADVANCES § 1781.12 Preapplication and application processing. (a) WS and RCD loans... and assembled in accordance with applicable RUS Instruction 1780. (b) Watershed advances. Applications...

  15. 7 CFR 1781.12 - Preapplication and application processing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... WATERSHED (WS) LOANS AND ADVANCES § 1781.12 Preapplication and application processing. (a) WS and RCD loans... and assembled in accordance with applicable RUS Instruction 1780. (b) Watershed advances. Applications...

  16. 7 CFR 1781.12 - Preapplication and application processing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... WATERSHED (WS) LOANS AND ADVANCES § 1781.12 Preapplication and application processing. (a) WS and RCD loans... and assembled in accordance with applicable RUS Instruction 1780. (b) Watershed advances. Applications...

  17. 7 CFR 1781.12 - Preapplication and application processing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... WATERSHED (WS) LOANS AND ADVANCES § 1781.12 Preapplication and application processing. (a) WS and RCD loans... and assembled in accordance with applicable RUS Instruction 1780. (b) Watershed advances. Applications...

  18. 7 CFR 1781.12 - Preapplication and application processing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... WATERSHED (WS) LOANS AND ADVANCES § 1781.12 Preapplication and application processing. (a) WS and RCD loans... and assembled in accordance with applicable RUS Instruction 1780. (b) Watershed advances. Applications...

  19. Impact of color hard copy on instructional technology applications

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Lantz, Christopher J.

    1995-04-01

    Hard copy is still preeminent in the form of textbooks or lab manuals in most training environments despite inroads made by microcomputer delivery. Cost per copy is still a major factor but one that is offset by convenience and the capability of including a small number of crucial color illustrations for low run laboratory manuals. Overhead transparencies and color displays are other major educational applications in which electronically generated color hardcopy is just starting to make an impact. Color hardcopy has been perceived as out of reach to the average educator because of probatively high costs in the recent past. Another reason for the underutilization of color in instruction is research that suggests that color distracts instead of directing attention among learners. Much of this research compares visuals which are designed to convey simple visual information, and in this case complexity does often get in the way of comprehension. Color can also act as an advanced organizer that directs visual perception and comprehension to specific instructional objectives. Color can elicit emotional responses from viewers which will assist them in remembering visual detail. Not unlike any other instructional tool, color can add or distract from instructional objectives. Now that color is more accessible in the hard copy format, there are many new ways it can be utilized to benefit the public or corporate educator. In the sections that follow color hard copy is considered in its present areas of application, in context to the suitability of visuals for instruction, as a important component of visual literacy and lastly in the development of measures of picture readability.

  20. Prototype road weather performance management (RWPM) tool installation instructions & user manual.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-07-20

    This document is the Installation Instructions and User Manual for the Road Weather Performance Management (RW-PM) Tool developed for the project on Development and Demonstration of a Prototype Road Weather Performance Management Application that Use...

  1. Prototype road weather performance management tool : installation instructions & user manual.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-07-20

    This document is the Installation Instructions and User Manual for the Road Weather Performance Management (RW-PM) Tool developed for the project on Development and Demonstration of a Prototype Road Weather Performance Management Application that Use...

  2. A multimedia adult literacy program: Combining NASA technology, instructional design theory, and authentic literacy concepts

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Willis, Jerry W.

    1993-01-01

    For a number of years, the Software Technology Branch of the Information Systems Directorate has been involved in the application of cutting edge hardware and software technologies to instructional tasks related to NASA projects. The branch has developed intelligent computer aided training shells, instructional applications of virtual reality and multimedia, and computer-based instructional packages that use fuzzy logic for both instructional and diagnostic decision making. One outcome of the work on space-related technology-supported instruction has been the creation of a significant pool of human talent in the branch with current expertise on the cutting edges of instructional technologies. When the human talent is combined with advanced technologies for graphics, sound, video, CD-ROM, and high speed computing, the result is a powerful research and development group that both contributes to the applied foundations of instructional technology and creates effective instructional packages that take advantage of a range of advanced technologies. Several branch projects are currently underway that combine NASA-developed expertise to significant instructional problems in public education. The branch, for example, has developed intelligent computer aided software to help high school students learn physics and staff are currently working on a project to produce educational software for young children with language deficits. This report deals with another project, the adult literacy tutor. Unfortunately, while there are a number of computer-based instructional packages available for adult literacy instruction, most of them are based on the same instructional models that failed these students when they were in school. The teacher-centered, discrete skill and drill-oriented, instructional strategies, even when they are supported by color computer graphics and animation, that form the foundation for most of the computer-based literacy packages currently on the market may not be the most effective or most desirable way to use computer technology in literacy programs. This project is developing a series of instructional packages that are based on a different instructional model - authentic instruction. The instructional development model used to create these packages is also different. Instead of using the traditional five stage linear, sequential model based on behavioral learning theory, the project uses the recursive, reflective design and development model (R2D2) that is based on cognitive learning theory, particularly the social constructivism of Vygotsky, and an epistemology based on critical theory. Using alternative instructional and instructional development theories, the result of the summer faculty fellowship is LiteraCity, a multimedia adult literacy instructional package that is a simulation of finding and applying for a job. The program, which is about 120 megabytes, is distributed on CD-ROM.

  3. Applications for Mission Operations Using Multi-agent Model-based Instructional Systems with Virtual Environments

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Clancey, William J.

    2004-01-01

    This viewgraph presentation provides an overview of past and possible future applications for artifical intelligence (AI) in astronaut instruction and training. AI systems have been used in training simulation for the Hubble Space Telescope repair, the International Space Station, and operations simulation for the Mars Exploration Rovers. In the future, robots such as may work as partners with astronauts on missions such as planetary exploration and extravehicular activities.

  4. 15 CFR Supplement No. 3 to Part 752 - Instructions on Completing Form BIS-752 “Statement by Consignee In Support of Special...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 2 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Instructions on Completing Form BIS... COMPREHENSIVE LICENSE Pt. 752, Supp. 3 Supplement No. 3 to Part 752—Instructions on Completing Form BIS-752... Control No. Enter the “Control No.” that is pre-printed on Form BIS-748P, Multipurpose Application. You...

  5. 15 CFR Supplement No. 3 to Part 752 - Instructions on Completing Form BIS-752 “Statement by Consignee In Support of Special...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 2 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Instructions on Completing Form BIS... COMPREHENSIVE LICENSE Pt. 752, Supp. 3 Supplement No. 3 to Part 752—Instructions on Completing Form BIS-752... Control No. Enter the “Control No.” that is pre-printed on Form BIS-748P, Multipurpose Application. You...

  6. NPS (Naval Postgraduate School) Supply Requisition Database - Interactive Software as an Alternative to Written Instructions.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1986-03-01

    SRdb ... .......... .35 APPENDIX A: ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ......... 37 " APPENDIX B: USER’S MANUAL ..... ............... 38 APPENDIX C: DATABASE...percentage of situations. The purpose of this paper is to examine and propose a software-oriented alternative to the current manual , instruction-driven...Department Customer Service Manual (Ref. 1] and the applicable NPS Comptroller instruction [Ref. 2]. Several modifications to these written quidelines

  7. Disseminating technological information on remote sensing to potential users

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Russell, J. D.; Lindenlaub, J. C.

    1977-01-01

    The Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing developed materials and programs which range from short tutorial brochures to post-doctoral research programs which may span several years. To organize both the content and the instructional techniques, a matrix of instructional materials was conceptualized. Each row in the matrix represents a subject area in remote sensing and each column in the matrix represents a different type media or instructional strategy.

  8. 7 CFR 3430.12 - Requests for applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... applicable. (13) Directions for obtaining additional requests for applications and application forms. (14) Information about how to obtain application forms and the instructions for completing such forms. (15... of the application evaluation Process. (17) Specific evaluation criteria used in the review Process...

  9. Training Positive Attitudes: "I Tried Hard and Did Well!"

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fulk, Barbara J. Mushinski; Mastropieri, Margo A.

    1990-01-01

    The article describes an instructional intervention appropriate to improving student attitudes and achievement through attributional retraining and instruction in learning strategies, particularly mnemonic strategies. Application of the approach with learning-disabled students in reading comprehension and mathematics is reported. (DB)

  10. Publishing Trends in Educational Computing.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    O'Hair, Marilyn; Johnson, D. LaMont

    1989-01-01

    Describes results of a survey of secondary school and college teachers that was conducted to determine subject matter that should be included in educational computing journals. Areas of interest included computer applications; artificial intelligence; computer-aided instruction; computer literacy; computer-managed instruction; databases; distance…

  11. Construction of a Simple Respirometer.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Taboga, Leandro

    1979-01-01

    Instructions for making a simple respirometer, to measure rates of oxygen consumption of organisms, are presented. The instrument incorporates most of the basic elements of commercial respirometers but can be made inexpensively by high school students. Operating instructions and applications are given. (Author/SA)

  12. Data communications in a parallel active messaging interface of a parallel computer

    DOEpatents

    Archer, Charles J; Blocksome, Michael A; Ratterman, Joseph D; Smith, Brian E

    2014-02-11

    Data communications in a parallel active messaging interface ('PAMI') or a parallel computer, the parallel computer including a plurality of compute nodes that execute a parallel application, the PAMI composed of data communications endpoints, each endpoint including a specification of data communications parameters for a thread of execution of a compute node, including specification of a client, a context, and a task, the compute nodes and the endpoints coupled for data communications instruction, the instruction characterized by instruction type, the instruction specifying a transmission of transfer data from the origin endpoint to a target endpoint and transmitting, in accordance witht the instruction type, the transfer data from the origin endpoin to the target endpoint.

  13. 7 CFR 3430.17 - Content of an application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... instructions document, “CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for Preparation and Submission of CSREES Applications via Grants.gov,” is intended to assist applicants in the preparation and submission of... Grants.gov. ...

  14. Highly flexible pulse programmer for NMR applications

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Dart, J.; Burum, D. P.; Rhim, W. K.

    1980-01-01

    A pulse generator for NMR application is described. Eighteen output channels are provided to allow use in single and double resonance experiments. Complex pulse sequences may be generated by loading instructions into a 256-word by 16-bit program memory. Features of the pulse generator include programmable time delays from 0.5 micros to 1000 s, branching and looping instructions, and the ability to be loaded and operated either manually or from a PDP-11/10 computer.

  15. Emotional Control and Instructional Effectiveness: Maximizing a Timeout

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Andrews, Staci R.

    2015-01-01

    This article provides recommendations for best practices for basketball coaches to maximize the instructional effectiveness of a timeout during competition. Practical applications are derived from research findings linking emotional intelligence to effective coaching behaviors. Additionally, recommendations are based on the implications of the…

  16. Geometry for Pie Lovers.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fisher, William

    1982-01-01

    An approach to the instruction of maxima and minima problems that works with tools of geometry and algebra is presented. The focus is on a classic pie-cutting problem, which is viewed as an interesting and instructive task that is an excellent application of transformation geometry. (MP)

  17. 34 CFR 75.191 - Consultation costs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 34 Education 1 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Consultation costs. 75.191 Section 75.191 Education... Development of Curricula Or Instructional Materials § 75.191 Consultation costs. An applicant may budget... instructional materials. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474) ...

  18. Computer Center: It's Time to Take Inventory.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Spain, James D.

    1984-01-01

    Describes typical instructional applications of computers. Areas considered include: (1) instructional simulations and animations; (2) data analysis; (3) drill and practice; (4) student evaluation; (5) development of computer models and simulations; (6) biometrics or biostatistics; and (7) direct data acquisition and analysis. (JN)

  19. Smart roadside initiative : user manual.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-09-01

    This document provides the user instructions for the Smart Roadside Initiative (SRI) applications including mobile and web-based SRI applications. These applications include smartphone-enabled information exchange and notification, and software compo...

  20. Dimensions of complexity in learning from interactive instruction. [for robotic systems deployed in space

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Huffman, Scott B.; Laird, John E.

    1992-01-01

    Robot systems deployed in space must exhibit flexibility. In particular, an intelligent robotic agent should not have to be reprogrammed for each of the various tasks it may face during the course of its lifetime. However, pre-programming knowledge for all of the possible tasks that may be needed is extremely difficult. Therefore, a powerful notion is that of an instructible agent, one which is able to receive task-level instructions and advice from a human advisor. An agent must do more than simply memorize the instructions it is given (this would amount to programming). Rather, after mapping instructions into task constructs that it can reason with, it must determine each instruction's proper scope of applicability. In this paper, we will examine the characteristics of instruction, and the characteristics of agents, that affect learning from instruction. We find that in addition to a myriad of linguistic concerns, both the situatedness of the instructions (their placement within the ongoing execution of tasks) and the prior domain knowledge of the agent have an impact on what can be learned.

  1. 27 CFR 30.1 - Gauging of distilled spirits.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... “Gauging Manual Embracing Instructions and Tables for Determining Quantity of Distilled Spirits by Proof... tables, together with their instructions, shall be used, wherever applicable, in making the necessary... distilled spirits contain dissolved solids, temperature correction of the hydrometer reading by the use of...

  2. 34 CFR 75.190 - Consultation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... the Secretary, Department of Education DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS How To Apply for a Grant Development of Curricula Or Instructional Materials § 75.190 Consultation. Each applicant that intends to develop curricula or instructional materials under a grant is encouraged to assure that the curricula or materials will...

  3. 34 CFR 75.190 - Consultation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... the Secretary, Department of Education DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS How To Apply for a Grant Development of Curricula Or Instructional Materials § 75.190 Consultation. Each applicant that intends to develop curricula or instructional materials under a grant is encouraged to assure that the curricula or materials will...

  4. Artificial Intelligence Applications to High-Technology Training.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Dede, Christopher

    1987-01-01

    Discusses the use of artificial intelligence to improve occupational instruction in complex subjects with high performance goals, such as those required for high-technology jobs. Highlights include intelligent computer assisted instruction, examples in space technology training, intelligent simulation environments, and the need for adult training…

  5. APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH TO THE PROBLEM OF INSTRUCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    SARTAIN, HARRY W.

    SELECTED RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM OF INSTRUCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY IS SURVEYED AND DISCUSSED. BROAD TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ARE DEPARTMENTALIZATION, HOMOGENEOUS SECTIONING, INTERCLASS ABILITY SECTIONING, THE EXTENT OF VARIABILITY IN READING DEVELOPMENT, AND PRACTICES THAT MAY INCREASE FLEXIBILITY. AMONG THOSE PRACTICES TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY ARE TEAM…

  6. The Future of Educational Television.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hudson, Robert B.

    In order to predict the future of educational television, the author discusses first instructional television, then public television, and also comments on the applications of communications satellites to television in both industrialized and developing nations. He predicts that in the future instructional television will be mainly carried by…

  7. Efficacy of Web-Based Instruction to Provide Training on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-05-01

    This report presents an evaluation of the current state-of-the-art Web-based instruction (WBI), reviews the current computer platforms of potential users of WBI, reviews the current status of WBI applications for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administ...

  8. Teaching Tips: Mind Magnets

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fortenberry, Callie L.; Fowler, Teri W.

    2006-01-01

    Mind magnets are maps to guide instruction and facilitate the comprehension processes. They extend individual comprehension strategy instruction, which does not typically show students how to link application of appropriate strategies to whole texts. The mind magnet framework allows teachers to plan powerful interactions between the reader and the…

  9. User's manual for the coupled rotor/airframe vibration analysis graphic package

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Studwell, R. E.

    1982-01-01

    User instructions for a graphics package for coupled rotor/airframe vibration analysis are presented. Responses to plot package messages which the user must make to activate plot package operations and options are described. Installation instructions required to set up the program on the CDC system are included. The plot package overlay structure and subroutines which have to be modified for the CDC system are also described. Operating instructions for CDC applications are included.

  10. Preservice Teacher Application of Differentiated Instruction

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Dee, Amy Lynn

    2011-01-01

    Successfully implementing the practice of inclusion by differentiating instruction depends on both the skills and attitudes of general education teachers. New general education teachers who are entering the field are particularly vulnerable to the demands and stress of the profession, and teacher education programs must prepare preservice teachers…

  11. The Impact of Collaboration in Interactive Reading Settings

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Steward, Frances Ann; Hebert, Sandra; Cheek, Earl H., Jr.

    2007-01-01

    The purposes of this study are to discuss the visionary instructional planning through the social process as school wide faculty collaboration and prepare teachers through their identity connections of graduate reading application. The discussion exemplifies four collaborative instructional teams from Honduras Elementary School, Houma, Louisiana,…

  12. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, PREPARATION AND USE IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    IVERSON, MAURICE T.; AND OTHERS

    AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, WHEN COMBINED WITH CONSIDERATION OF THE WAYS PEOPLE LEARN, CAN OFFER NEW WAYS OF EXPRESSING IDEAS, PRESENTING INFORMATION, AND MAKING INSTRUCTION CHALLENGING AND EFFICIENT. THIS PUBLICATION, DIRECTED AT TEACHERS OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND THEIR ADMINISTRATORS, ILLUSTRATES APPLICATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO ADULT…

  13. 24 CFR 3285.905 - Heating oil systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Heating oil systems. 3285.905... Installation Instructions § 3285.905 Heating oil systems. It is recommended that the installation instructions include the following information related to heating oil systems, when applicable: (a) Homes equipped with...

  14. Computers in Composition Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Shostak, Robert, Ed.

    This volume consists of nine conference papers and journal articles concerned with microcomputer applications in the teaching of writing. After a general introduction entitled "Computer-Assisted Composition Instruction: The State of the Art," by Robert Shostak, four papers are devoted to how computers may help with the writing process. In…

  15. Evidence-Based Instructional Leadership in Community Colleges: A Conceptual Approach

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Burke, Kenneth M.

    2014-01-01

    Instructional leadership remains a complicated and debated issue for education. In fact, traditional theories of leadership from within both education and the organizational sciences increasingly face criticism. Drawing from ideas applicable to differentiated contexts of learning, this article develops an alternative model of instructional…

  16. Fifth Graders as App Designers: How Diverse Learners Conceptualize Educational Apps

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Israel, Maya; Marino, Matthew T.; Basham, James D.; Spivak, Wenonoa

    2013-01-01

    Instructional designers are increasingly considering how to include students as participants in the design of instructional technologies. This study provides a lens into participatory design with students by examining how students conceptualized learning applications in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by designing paper…

  17. Practical Nursing. Volume II. Health Occupations Education. Revised.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Rogers, Helen V.; Reid-Sloan, Jamee

    This curriculum guide, revised from a 1975 edition, provides teachers with up-to-date information and skill-related applications needed by practical nurses. It includes 4 sections and 24 instructional units. Each unit of instruction consists of eight basic components: performance objectives, teacher activities, information sheets, assignment…

  18. A SURVEY OF AUTOINSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    KOPSTEIN, FELIX F.; SHILLESTAD, ISABEL J.

    THE STATE OF THE ART OF AUTOINSTRUCTION AND TEACHING DEVICES IS SUMMARIZED, AND INSTRUCTIONAL DEVICES DEVELOPED THROUGH APRIL 1961 ARE CATALOGED WITH THE AIM OF SUGGESTING POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS TO LOCAL TRAINING OR EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS. IN THE FIRST SECTION, AN OVERVIEW OF AUTOINSTRUCTION IS PRESENTED. THE INSTRUCTIONAL PRESENTATION IS AIMED AT…

  19. 78 FR 79329 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-30

    ... (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to reflect the new life limits of the... the aircraft log books. (i) Retained Requirement To Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS... date of AD 2005-15-04), revise the ALS of the applicable Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to...

  20. Advances in Projection Technology for On-Line Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Davis, H. Scott; Miller, Marsha

    This document consists of supplemental information designed to accompany a presentation on the application of projection technology, including video projectors and liquid crystal display (LCD) devices, in the online catalog library instruction program at the Indiana State University libraries. Following an introductory letter, the packet includes:…

  1. 24 CFR 3285.905 - Heating oil systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Heating oil systems. 3285.905... Installation Instructions § 3285.905 Heating oil systems. It is recommended that the installation instructions include the following information related to heating oil systems, when applicable: (a) Homes equipped with...

  2. 24 CFR 3285.905 - Heating oil systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Heating oil systems. 3285.905... Installation Instructions § 3285.905 Heating oil systems. It is recommended that the installation instructions include the following information related to heating oil systems, when applicable: (a) Homes equipped with...

  3. Integrated Computer-Aided Drafting Instruction (ICADI).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chen, C. Y.; McCampbell, David H.

    Until recently, computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) systems were almost exclusively operated on mainframes or minicomputers and their cost prohibited many schools from offering CAD instruction. Today, many powerful personal computers are capable of performing the high-speed calculation and analysis required by the CAD application; however,…

  4. New Roles for Occupational Instructors.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Campbell, Dale F.

    Changes in the future role of occupational instructors which will be brought about by advances in educational technology are illustrated by the description of the Advanced Instructional System (AIS), a complex approach to occupational training which permits large-scale application of individualized instruction through the use of computer-assisted…

  5. Psychology of Learning for Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Driscoll, Marcy P.

    This cognitively-oriented book focuses on learning and instruction. Specific applications and implications of learning theories are discussed and examples are drawn from educational situations and educational problems. Theoretical concepts are illustrated in concrete terms and a wide variety of examples are provided. The text embodies a theme of…

  6. Goals for Postsecondary Instructional Delivery Systems.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Knapp, Stuart E.; Valentine, Carol A.

    Extrapolating from the trends in postsecondary instructional delivery systems identified by Brown, Lewis and Harcleroad, this report attempts to identify how these trends might be implemented in Oregon. Separating the systems into technology-centered and people-centered, the report proposes future applications of dial access systems, self learning…

  7. Your teaching strategy matters: how engagement impacts application in health information literacy instruction.

    PubMed

    Johnson, Heather A; Barrett, Laura

    2017-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to compare two pedagogical methods, active learning and passive instruction, to determine which is more useful in helping students to achieve the learning outcomes in a one-hour research skills instructional session. Two groups of high school students attended an instructional session to learn about consumer health resources and strategies to enhance their searching skills. The first group received passive instruction, and the second engaged in active learning. We assessed both groups' learning using 2 methods with differing complexity. A total of 59 students attended the instructional sessions (passive instruction, n=28; active learning, n=31). We found that the active learning group scored more favorably in four assessment categories. Active learning may help students engage with and develop a meaningful understanding of several resources in a single session. Moreover, when using a complex teaching strategy, librarians should be mindful to gauge learning using an equally complex assessment method.

  8. Your teaching strategy matters: how engagement impacts application in health information literacy instruction *

    PubMed Central

    Johnson, Heather A.; Barrett, Laura

    2017-01-01

    Objective The purpose of this study was to compare two pedagogical methods, active learning and passive instruction, to determine which is more useful in helping students to achieve the learning outcomes in a one-hour research skills instructional session. Methods Two groups of high school students attended an instructional session to learn about consumer health resources and strategies to enhance their searching skills. The first group received passive instruction, and the second engaged in active learning. We assessed both groups’ learning using 2 methods with differing complexity. A total of 59 students attended the instructional sessions (passive instruction, n=28; active learning, n=31). Results We found that the active learning group scored more favorably in four assessment categories. Conclusions Active learning may help students engage with and develop a meaningful understanding of several resources in a single session. Moreover, when using a complex teaching strategy, librarians should be mindful to gauge learning using an equally complex assessment method. PMID:28096745

  9. A pedagogical shift from direct instruction: Technology-assisted inquiry learning (TAIL) in chemistry

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Lou, Rena Zhihong

    The purpose of this study was to develop a student-centered Technology-Assisted Inquiry Learning (TAIL) pedagogical approach and compare it with the traditional, teacher-centered, direct instruction approach in a chemistry classroom. The study investigated how the TAIL approach affected community college chemistry students' (n = 21) learning gains and perceptions during a 1.5-hour intervention when compared with the direct instruction approach. A mixed methodology was used that included both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Results led to the following three key findings for novice learners: (a) TAIL had a statistically significant effect on students' procedural application skills improvement when compared with direct instruction; (b) The magnitude of the between-group difference (Cohen's d = 1.41) indicated that TAIL had a cumulative effect on students' learning gains due to its ability to incorporate multiple components including Inquiry, Guidance, Technology, and Collaboration; (c) When combining measures of students' performance and perceived mental effort, TAIL demonstrated high-instructional efficiency with a significant difference in teaching factual knowledge and procedural applications when compared with direct instruction. In summary, the outcome of this study demonstrated both the effectiveness and efficiency of the TAIL approach as a student-centered pedagogy in teaching a basic scientific topic. This study provided a practical demonstration of the pedagogical shift in teaching science from teacher-centered direct instruction to student-centered learning by using computer software as a pedagogical agent. The results of the study contribute to the literature in the fields of guided inquiry learning pedagogy and technology-assisted science teaching.

  10. Educational Technology in Military Training Applications: A Current Assessment.

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    Platt, William A.; Andrews, Dee H.

    This chapter considers the history of instructional development (ID) in the military, with particular emphasis on the U.S. Navy. The ID process used at the Navy's Instructional Program Development Centers is presented, including the process for simulator development. An in-depth analysis of the problems encountered with educational technology…

  11. Evaluation and Assessment of a Biomechanics Computer-Aided Instruction.

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    Washington, N.; Parnianpour, M.; Fraser, J. M.

    1999-01-01

    Describes the Biomechanics Tutorial, a computer-aided instructional tool that was developed at Ohio State University to expedite the transition from lecture to application for undergraduate students. Reports evaluation results that used statistical analyses and student questionnaires to show improved performance on posttests as well as positive…

  12. Computers for Your Classroom: CAI and CMI.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Thomas, David B.; Bozeman, William C.

    1981-01-01

    The availability of compact, low-cost computer systems provides a means of assisting classroom teachers in the performance of their duties. Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and computer-managed instruction (CMI) are two applications of computer technology with which school administrators should become familiar. CAI is a teaching medium in which…

  13. Economic and Societal Factors Instructional Guide. Spanish Student Materials.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hendrix, Mary W.; And Others

    This document is the Spanish language version of the student materials component designed to accompany the Economic and Societal Factors Instructional Guide. Page numbers are consistent with the numbering in that guide. The guide's nine units deal with the following topics: (1) job acquisition (sources of employment, job application, completing…

  14. Individualizing the Teaching of Communication Skills to the Student Professional.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Moy, Caryl T.

    Individualized instruction in the teaching of communication skills to the beginning professional places emphasis on communication in the helping professions, but encourages skills to be used where applicable in personal relationships. Individualized instruction by the teacher is made possible through the use of cassette tapes turned in each week…

  15. Talking Classrooms: Shaping Children's Learning through Oral Language Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Smith, Patricia G., Ed.

    This book offers a variety of viewpoints relevant to teachers and researchers who are interested in the practical application of the theory and philosophy behind oral language instruction. Through an assortment of international essays, the authors demonstrate the changing nature of children's talk in the writing circle, reading conference, English…

  16. Technology in Instructional Support Services.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    New York State Education Dept., Albany.

    This manual is intended to provide directors of funded programs and teachers with an awareness of a wide range of technology services, programs, and applications for improving the quality and effectiveness of instructional support services in New York State schools. The first of nine chapters contains two papers: "Technology Support for…

  17. Enhancing Instruction through Constructivism, Cooperative Learning, and Cloud Computing

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    Denton, David W.

    2012-01-01

    Cloud computing technologies, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Office Live, have the potential to enhance instructional methods predicated on constructivism and cooperative learning. Cloud-based application features like file sharing and online publishing are prompting departments of education across the nation to adopt these technologies.…

  18. The Goal-Based Scenario Builder: Experiences with Novice Instructional Designers.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bell, Benjamin; Korcuska, Michael

    Creating educational software generally requires a great deal of computer expertise, and as a result, educators lacking such knowledge have largely been excluded from the design process. Recently, researchers have been designing tools for automating some aspects of building instructional applications. These tools typically aim for generality,…

  19. Web-Based Training in Corporations: Design Issues.

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    Lee, Doris; Chamers, Terri; Ely, Tim

    2005-01-01

    Web-based training, WBT, is a relatively new application of instructional design in any organization. Advances in technology may tempt WBT designers to use the fastest or the latest technological features possible, but if content and intent are obscured and instructional effectiveness sacrificed, the WBT becomes another neglected eye-catching, yet…

  20. Patterns in Teachers' Instructional Design When Integrating Apps in Middle School Content-Area Teaching

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    Karchmer-Klein, Rachel; Mouza, Chrystalla; Harlow Shinas, Valerie; Park, Sohee

    2017-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to examine patterns evident in the ways middle school teachers, who value technology integration, design instruction that leverages educational applications (app) affordances. Using the pedagogy of multiliteracies (Cope & Kalantzis, 2015) and app affordances of multimodality, collaboration, and interactivity as…

  1. Advanced Methods in Distance Education: Applications and Practices for Educators, Administrators and Learners

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Dooley, Kim E.; Lindner, James R.; Dooley, Larry M.

    2005-01-01

    Courses and programs being delivered at a distance require a unique set of professional competencies. Whether using synchronous or asynchronous methods of instruction, systematic instructional design can help stimulate motivation, increase interaction and social presence, and authenticate learning outcomes. Principles of adult learning, including…

  2. A Serious Game of Success

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Nikirk, Martin

    2006-01-01

    This article discusses a computer game design and animation pilot at Washington County Technical High School as part of the advanced computer applications completer program. The focus of the instructional program is to teach students the 16 components of computer game design through a team-centered, problem-solving instructional format. Among…

  3. Optimizing the Instructional Moment: A Guide to Using Socratic, Didactic, Inquiry, and Discovery Methods.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Keegan, Mark

    1993-01-01

    Discussion of basic instructional methods highlights four in particular: didactic, Socratic, inquiry, and discovery. Examples and descriptions of each method are given for elementary, secondary, and higher education; applications of each method are examined; and what teachers can do is considered. (eight references) (LRW)

  4. Mage: A Tool for Developing Interactive Instructional Graphics

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Pavkovic, Stephen F.

    2005-01-01

    Mage is a graphics program developed for visualization of three-dimensional structures of proteins and other macromolecules. An application of the Mage program is reported here for developing interactive instructional graphics files (kinemages) of much smaller scale. Examples are given illustrating features of VSEPR models, permanent dipoles,…

  5. Programmed Instruction, Self-Control, and In-Patient Psychiatry.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Layng, Terrence; And Others

    The extension of the instructional programming process, as outlined by Markle and Tiemann (1967), to the treatment of psychiatric in-patients is described. Three case studies are presented as examples of the application of the programming procedures as derived from the Constructional Model of Dr. Israel Goldiamond. The emphasis throughout all…

  6. Rethinking the Boundaries of Cognitive Load Theory in Complex Learning

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    Kalyuga, Slava; Singh, Anne-Marie

    2016-01-01

    In the traditional framework of cognitive load theory, it is assumed that the acquisition of domain-specific knowledge structures (or schemas) is the only instructional goal, and therefore, the theory is applicable to any instructional task. Accordingly, the basic concepts of intrinsic (productive) and extraneous (unproductive) types of cognitive…

  7. An Ecological Approach to the On-Line Assessment of Problem-Solving Paths: Principles and Applications.

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    Shaw, Robert E.; And Others

    1997-01-01

    Proposes a theoretical framework for designing online-situated assessment tools for multimedia instructional systems. Uses a graphic method based on ecological psychology to monitor student performance through a learning activity. Explores the method's feasibility in case studies describing instructional systems teaching critical-thinking and…

  8. Applications of Augmented Reality-Based Natural Interactive Learning in Magnetic Field Instruction

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    Cai, Su; Chiang, Feng-Kuang; Sun, Yuchen; Lin, Chenglong; Lee, Joey J.

    2017-01-01

    Educators must address several challenges inherent to the instruction of scientific disciplines such as physics -- expensive or insufficient laboratory equipment, equipment error, difficulty in simulating certain experimental conditions. Augmented reality (AR) can be a promising approach to address these challenges. In this paper, we discuss the…

  9. Data Driven Program Planning for GIS Instruction

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Scarletto, Edith

    2013-01-01

    This study used both focus groups (qualitative) and survey data (quantitative) to develop and expand an instruction program for GIS services. It examined the needs and preferences faculty and graduate students have for learning about GIS applications for teaching and research. While faculty preferred in person workshops and graduate students…

  10. Nursing Faculty's Evaluations of Technology Integration into the Instructional Setting

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Yu, Weichieh Wayne; Wang, Jenny; Lin, Chunfu Charlie

    2013-01-01

    A descriptive and correctional research was conducted to assess teachers' perceived expertise in using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications to facilitate instruction in various nursing subjects. The participants were 313 full- and part-time teachers who taught primarily undergraduate classes and possessed necessary…

  11. Optimizing Computer Assisted Instruction By Applying Principles of Learning Theory.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Edwards, Thomas O.

    The development of learning theory and its application to computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are described. Among the early theoretical constructs thought to be important are E. L. Thorndike's concept of learning connectisms, Neal Miller's theory of motivation, and B. F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning. Early devices incorporating those…

  12. Workshop on Instructional Features and Instructor/Operator Station Design for Training Systems.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ricard, G. L., Ed.; And Others

    These 19 papers review current research and development work related to the operation of the instructor's station of training systems, with emphasis on developing functional station specifications applicable to a variety of simulation-based training situations. Topics include (1) instructional features; (2) instructor/operator station research and…

  13. Application of Adaptive Decision Aiding Systems to Computer-Assisted Instruction. Final Report, January-December 1974.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    May, Donald M.; And Others

    The minicomputer-based Computerized Diagnostic and Decision Training (CDDT) system described combines the principles of artificial intelligence, decision theory, and adaptive computer assisted instruction for training in electronic troubleshooting. The system incorporates an adaptive computer program which learns the student's diagnostic and…

  14. Microcomputer Applications for Library Instruction: Automation of Test and Assignment Scoring, and Student Record Keeping.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sugranes, Maria R.; Snider, Larry C.

    1985-01-01

    Describes the development of an automated library instruction records management system using microcomputer technology. Development described includes assessment of need, exploration of options, system design, and operational development. System products are identified and operational results are reported based on actual system performance.…

  15. 9 CFR 322.2 - Export certificates; instructions concerning issuance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 9 Animals and Animal Products 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Export certificates; instructions concerning issuance. 322.2 Section 322.2 Animals and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE... concerning issuance. (a) Upon application of the exporter, the inspector in charge is authorized to issue...

  16. Improving Teaching Effectiveness through the Application of SPC Methodology

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cadden, David; Driscoll, Vincent; Thompson, Mark

    2008-01-01

    One method used extensively to aid in determining instruction effectiveness is Student Evaluations of Instruction (SEI). This paper examines the use of statistical Process Control charts as a way to correctly measure teaching effectiveness. This field studying SEIs has produced a significant literature. It is not surprising that there is…

  17. An Application of Computerized Instructional Television in Biology.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kendrick, Bryce

    Computerized instructional television was used to teach undergraduate students about 100,000 or more extant fungi through an interactive, self testing, teaching program. Students did not find this sophisticated hardware an adequate substitute for the lecture experience and ultimately gave their professor a strong vote of confidence. (Author/JEG)

  18. 30 CFR 250.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Electronic payment instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the BSEE Offshore Web site at: http://www.bsee.gov/offshore/ homepage or...

  19. 30 CFR 250.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Electronic payment instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the BSEE Offshore Web site at: http://www.bsee.gov/offshore/ homepage or...

  20. 30 CFR 250.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Electronic payment instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the BSEE Offshore Web site at: http://www.bsee.gov/offshore/ homepage or...

  1. 7 CFR 1822.274 - Loan closing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 7 Agriculture 12 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Loan closing. 1822.274 Section 1822.274 Agriculture..., Procedures, and Authorizations § 1822.274 Loan closing. (a) Applicable instructions. The complete loan docket will be sent to the OGC for loan closing instructions. RHS loans will be closed in accordance with...

  2. Teaching in a Wireless Learning Environment: A Case Study

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Liu, Tzu Chien

    2007-01-01

    Although wireless and mobile technology is regarded as a useful tool for enhancing student-centered learning, few studies have explored the factors that may affect the application of this emerging technology in classroom situations. Accordingly, this study selects three factors (instructional belief, instructional routine, and features of wireless…

  3. 77 FR 57576 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection to OMB and Comment Request: Legal Instructions...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-18

    ... connection with the assignment, legal documents (e.g., mortgage, mortgage note, security agreement, title... Information Collection to OMB and Comment Request: Legal Instructions Concerning Applications for Full... mortgages to HUD. In connection with the assignment, legal documents (e.g., mortgage, mortgage note...

  4. Provision of Adaptive Instruction: Implementation and Effects.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Wang, Margaret C.

    Despite increased interest in and acceptance of the concept and mandate of providing adaptive instruction to ensure schooling success for each student, a sizable gap exists between identification of specific educational practices and application of such practices in schools. The work described in this paper is aimed at examining the feasibility…

  5. 76 FR 56483 - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-13

    ... Information is necessary to respond to this notice must request document access by September 23, 2011... instructions on submitting comments and instructions on accessing documents related to this action, see ``Submitting Comments and Accessing Information'' in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document...

  6. Heating with Solid Fuels. A Unit of Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Rockel, Edward

    Designed for use in industrial education programs at the secondary school level, this unit focuses on residential space heating although applications can be made to commercial settings. Wood heat is emphasized but coal-fired appliances and other energy sources are considered. Educational objectives with instructional strategies are provided for…

  7. 40 CFR 1042.220 - Amending maintenance instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.220 Amending maintenance instructions. You may amend your emission-related... Officer a written request to amend your application for certification for an engine family if you want to...

  8. Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education--A Personal View.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Richer, Mark H.

    1985-01-01

    Discusses: how artificial intelligence (AI) can advance education; if the future of software lies in AI; the roots of intelligent computer-assisted instruction; protocol analysis; reactive environments; LOGO programming language; student modeling and coaching; and knowledge-based instructional programs. Numerous examples of AI programs are cited.…

  9. Color in Computer-Assisted Instruction.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Steinberg, Esther R.

    Color monitors are in wide use in computer systems. Thus, it is important to understand how to apply color effectively in computer assisted instruction (CAI) and computer based training (CBT). Color can enhance learning, but it does not automatically do so. Indiscriminate application of color can mislead a student and thereby even interfere with…

  10. Food Stamps. Learning Packet No. 2.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    American Bar Association, Washington, DC. Clearinghouse for Offender Literacy Programs.

    This package of instructional materials is designed to aid adults in prison to perform the functional skill of applying for food stamps. The materials consist of instructions for teachers, a sample application for food stamps, a student's work sheet and answer sheet, vocabulary flash cards, and resource materials on food stamps. (MKM)

  11. Color Research and Its Application to the Design of Instructional Materials.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Pett, Dennis; Wilson, Trudy

    1996-01-01

    Reviews color research and considers its implications for the design of instructional materials. Topics include physiological and psychological effects; color and learning, including attention, search tasks, retention and other objective measures, and non-objective measures; color and the cathode ray tube (CRT); and further research needs.…

  12. What Research Has To Say about Reading Instruction. Third Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Farstrup, Alan E., Ed.; Samuels, S. Jay, Ed.

    Maintaining a balance among theory, research, and effective classroom practice without presenting a formulaic view of good instruction or overly theoretical discussions in which practical applications of research findings are not adequately explored, the 17 chapters in this book capture the best evidence-based thinking of experienced researchers…

  13. Thirty Year Review of Safety Skill Instruction for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mechling, Linda C.

    2008-01-01

    This review synthesizes the empirical literature (1976-2006) focusing on teaching personal safety skills to persons with intellectual disabilities. Thirty-six investigations were identified which provided information on six areas of instruction: (a) pedestrian/street crossing safety; (b) home accident prevention; (c) application of first aid…

  14. Improving English Instruction through Neuro-Linguistic Programming

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Helm, David Jay

    2009-01-01

    This study examines the background information and numerous applications of neuro-linguistic programming as it applies to improving English instruction. In addition, the N.L.P. modalities of eye movement, the use of predicates, and posturing are discussed. Neuro-linguistic programming presents all students of English an opportunity to reach their…

  15. Courseware Development for Semiconductor Technology and Its Application into Instruction

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Tsai, Shu-chiao

    2009-01-01

    This study reports on the development of ESP (English for specific purposes) courseware for semiconductor technology and its integration as a "silent partner" into instruction. This kind of team-teaching could help overcome current problems encountered in developing ESP in Taiwan. The content of the material under discussion includes…

  16. 26 CFR 1.6411-1 - Tentative carryback adjustments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... adjustment shall be filed, in the case of a corporation, on Form 1139, and in the case of taxpayers other than corporations, on Form 1045. The application shall be filled out in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, and all information required by the form and the instructions must be...

  17. Effects of Small-Group Tutoring with and without Validated Classroom Instruction on At-Risk Students' Math Problem Solving: Are Two Tiers of Prevention Better Than One?

    PubMed

    Fuchs, Lynn S; Fuchs, Douglas; Craddock, Caitlin; Hollenbeck, Kurstin N; Hamlett, Carol L; Schatschneider, Christopher

    2008-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of small-group tutoring with and without validated classroom instruction on at-risk (AR) students' math problem solving. Stratifying within schools, 119 3(rd)-grade classes were randomly assigned to conventional or validated problem-solving instruction (Hot Math [schema-broadening instruction]). Students identified as AR (n = 243) were randomly assigned, within classroom conditions, to receive Hot Math tutoring or not. Students were tested on problem-solving and math applications measures before and after 16 weeks of intervention. Analyses of variance, which accounted for the nested structure of the data, revealed the tutored students who received validated classroom instruction achieved better than tutored students who received conventional classroom instruction (ES = 1.34). However, the advantage for tutoring over no tutoring was similar whether or not students received validated or conventional classroom instruction (ESs = 1.18 and 1.13). Tutoring, not validated classroom instruction reduced the prevalence of math difficulty. Implications for responsiveness-to-intervention prevention models and for enhancing math problem-solving instruction are discussed.

  18. Effects of Small-Group Tutoring with and without Validated Classroom Instruction on At-Risk Students' Math Problem Solving: Are Two Tiers of Prevention Better Than One?

    PubMed Central

    Fuchs, Lynn S.; Fuchs, Douglas; Craddock, Caitlin; Hollenbeck, Kurstin N.; Hamlett, Carol L.; Schatschneider, Christopher

    2008-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of small-group tutoring with and without validated classroom instruction on at-risk (AR) students' math problem solving. Stratifying within schools, 119 3rd-grade classes were randomly assigned to conventional or validated problem-solving instruction (Hot Math [schema-broadening instruction]). Students identified as AR (n = 243) were randomly assigned, within classroom conditions, to receive Hot Math tutoring or not. Students were tested on problem-solving and math applications measures before and after 16 weeks of intervention. Analyses of variance, which accounted for the nested structure of the data, revealed the tutored students who received validated classroom instruction achieved better than tutored students who received conventional classroom instruction (ES = 1.34). However, the advantage for tutoring over no tutoring was similar whether or not students received validated or conventional classroom instruction (ESs = 1.18 and 1.13). Tutoring, not validated classroom instruction reduced the prevalence of math difficulty. Implications for responsiveness-to-intervention prevention models and for enhancing math problem-solving instruction are discussed. PMID:19122881

  19. Asymmetric translation between multiple representations in chemistry

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Lin, Yulan I.; Son, Ji Y.; Rudd, James A., II

    2016-03-01

    Experts are more proficient in manipulating and translating between multiple representations (MRs) of a given concept than novices. Studies have shown that instruction using MR can increase student understanding of MR, and one model for MR instruction in chemistry is the chemistry triplet proposed by Johnstone. Concreteness fading theory suggests that presenting concrete representations before abstract representations can increase the effectiveness of MR instruction; however, little work has been conducted on varying the order of different representations during instruction and the role of concreteness in assessment. In this study, we investigated the application of concreteness fading to MR instruction and assessment in teaching chemistry. In two experiments, undergraduate students in either introductory psychology courses or general chemistry courses were given MR instruction on phase changes using different orders of presentation and MR assessment questions based on the representations in the chemistry triplet. Our findings indicate that the order of presentation based on levels of concreteness in MR chemistry instruction is less important than implementation of comprehensive MR assessments. Even after MR instruction, students display an asymmetric understanding of the chemical phenomenon on the MR assessments. Greater emphasis on MR assessments may be an important component in MR instruction that effectively moves novices toward more expert MR understanding.

  20. Web 2.0 and Pharmacy Education

    PubMed Central

    Fox, Brent I.

    2009-01-01

    New types of social Internet applications (often referred to as Web 2.0) are becoming increasingly popular within higher education environments. Although developed primarily for entertainment and social communication within the general population, applications such as blogs, social video sites, and virtual worlds are being adopted by higher education institutions. These newer applications differ from standard Web sites in that they involve the users in creating and distributing information, hence effectively changing how the Web is used for knowledge generation and dispersion. Although Web 2.0 applications offer exciting new ways to teach, they should not be the core of instructional planning, but rather selected only after learning objectives and instructional strategies have been identified. This paper provides an overview of prominent Web 2.0 applications, explains how they are being used within education environments, and elaborates on some of the potential opportunities and challenges that these applications present. PMID:19960079

  1. Web 2.0 and pharmacy education.

    PubMed

    Cain, Jeff; Fox, Brent I

    2009-11-12

    New types of social Internet applications (often referred to as Web 2.0) are becoming increasingly popular within higher education environments. Although developed primarily for entertainment and social communication within the general population, applications such as blogs, social video sites, and virtual worlds are being adopted by higher education institutions. These newer applications differ from standard Web sites in that they involve the users in creating and distributing information, hence effectively changing how the Web is used for knowledge generation and dispersion. Although Web 2.0 applications offer exciting new ways to teach, they should not be the core of instructional planning, but rather selected only after learning objectives and instructional strategies have been identified. This paper provides an overview of prominent Web 2.0 applications, explains how they are being used within education environments, and elaborates on some of the potential opportunities and challenges that these applications present.

  2. Tissue adhesive skills study: the physician learning curve.

    PubMed

    Lin, Michelle; Coates, Wendy C; Lewis, Roger J

    2004-04-01

    To compare 2 educational approaches (structured group session vs. individual instruction) of learning application techniques of 2-octylcyanoacrylate (OCA) on wounds repaired in the emergency department. This prospective, nonrandomized, observational study was conducted in an urban hospital emergency department. Medical students, residents, and faculty were trained in the use of OCA either in a standardized group session or individually, based on their availability to attend the group session. Physicians completed a data collection form that included wound characteristics, type of instruction, and number of lacerations previously repaired with OCA. Impressions of time required, difficulty, and postrepair cosmesis were each recorded on a 5-point Likert scale. The 3 scales were totaled to yield a 15-point summary outcome measure. Univariate nonparametric comparisons of measures were performed between physicians with and without group instruction and between those with and without prior OCA experience. Using 35 subjects in each group, this study had a power of 0.95 to detect a difference of 1.5 points in the 15-point summary score, using alpha = 0.05. Eighty-one subjects were enrolled; the median summary score was 13 (IQR 12 to 15). There was no statistically significant difference in the summary score, nor any of its 3 components (time saved, difficulty, cosmesis), when comparing physicians with and without group instruction, nor when comparing first-time users to those with prior experience. OCA application is an easily acquired skill. Physicians were satisfied with their proficiency in OCA application, regardless of type of instruction received or number of previous lacerations repaired with OCA.

  3. 7 CFR 1776.8 - Methods for submitting applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... applications may be filed through Grants.gov, the official Federal Government Web site at http://www.grants.gov. The applicant must be registered with Grants.gov before they can submit a grant applicant. The applicant should refer to instructions found on the Grants.gov Web site for procedures for registering and...

  4. 7 CFR 1776.8 - Methods for submitting applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... applications may be filed through Grants.gov, the official Federal Government Web site at http://www.grants.gov. The applicant must be registered with Grants.gov before they can submit a grant applicant. The applicant should refer to instructions found on the Grants.gov Web site for procedures for registering and...

  5. 7 CFR 1776.8 - Methods for submitting applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... applications may be filed through Grants.gov, the official Federal Government Web site at http://www.grants.gov. The applicant must be registered with Grants.gov before they can submit a grant applicant. The applicant should refer to instructions found on the Grants.gov Web site for procedures for registering and...

  6. 7 CFR 1776.8 - Methods for submitting applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... applications may be filed through Grants.gov, the official Federal Government Web site at http://www.grants.gov. The applicant must be registered with Grants.gov before they can submit a grant applicant. The applicant should refer to instructions found on the Grants.gov Web site for procedures for registering and...

  7. 7 CFR 1776.8 - Methods for submitting applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... applications may be filed through Grants.gov, the official Federal Government Web site at http://www.grants.gov. The applicant must be registered with Grants.gov before they can submit a grant applicant. The applicant should refer to instructions found on the Grants.gov Web site for procedures for registering and...

  8. Malleable architecture generator for FPGA computing

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Gokhale, Maya; Kaba, James; Marks, Aaron; Kim, Jang

    1996-10-01

    The malleable architecture generator (MARGE) is a tool set that translates high-level parallel C to configuration bit streams for field-programmable logic based computing systems. MARGE creates an application-specific instruction set and generates the custom hardware components required to perform exactly those computations specified by the C program. In contrast to traditional fixed-instruction processors, MARGE's dynamic instruction set creation provides for efficient use of hardware resources. MARGE processes intermediate code in which each operation is annotated by the bit lengths of the operands. Each basic block (sequence of straight line code) is mapped into a single custom instruction which contains all the operations and logic inherent in the block. A synthesis phase maps the operations comprising the instructions into register transfer level structural components and control logic which have been optimized to exploit functional parallelism and function unit reuse. As a final stage, commercial technology-specific tools are used to generate configuration bit streams for the desired target hardware. Technology- specific pre-placed, pre-routed macro blocks are utilized to implement as much of the hardware as possible. MARGE currently supports the Xilinx-based Splash-2 reconfigurable accelerator and National Semiconductor's CLAy-based parallel accelerator, MAPA. The MARGE approach has been demonstrated on systolic applications such as DNA sequence comparison.

  9. Detecting Target Objects by Natural Language Instructions Using an RGB-D Camera

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    Bao, Jiatong; Jia, Yunyi; Cheng, Yu; Tang, Hongru; Xi, Ning

    2016-01-01

    Controlling robots by natural language (NL) is increasingly attracting attention for its versatility, convenience and no need of extensive training for users. Grounding is a crucial challenge of this problem to enable robots to understand NL instructions from humans. This paper mainly explores the object grounding problem and concretely studies how to detect target objects by the NL instructions using an RGB-D camera in robotic manipulation applications. In particular, a simple yet robust vision algorithm is applied to segment objects of interest. With the metric information of all segmented objects, the object attributes and relations between objects are further extracted. The NL instructions that incorporate multiple cues for object specifications are parsed into domain-specific annotations. The annotations from NL and extracted information from the RGB-D camera are matched in a computational state estimation framework to search all possible object grounding states. The final grounding is accomplished by selecting the states which have the maximum probabilities. An RGB-D scene dataset associated with different groups of NL instructions based on different cognition levels of the robot are collected. Quantitative evaluations on the dataset illustrate the advantages of the proposed method. The experiments of NL controlled object manipulation and NL-based task programming using a mobile manipulator show its effectiveness and practicability in robotic applications. PMID:27983604

  10. 42 CFR 52d.4 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE CLINICAL CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM § 52d.4 Application. (a) Application for a grant under this subpart shall be... Director, NCI, may prescribe. 1 Applications and instructions are available from the Division of Cancer...

  11. 42 CFR 52d.4 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE CLINICAL CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM § 52d.4 Application. (a) Application for a grant under this subpart shall be... Director, NCI, may prescribe. 1 Applications and instructions are available from the Division of Cancer...

  12. Gender contributes to personal research funding success in The Netherlands.

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    van der Lee, Romy; Ellemers, Naomi

    2015-10-06

    We examined the application and review materials of three calls (n=2,823) of a prestigious grant for personal research funding in a national full population of early career scientists awarded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). Results showed evidence of gender bias in application evaluations and success rates, as well as in language use in instructions and evaluation sheets. Male applicants received significantly more competitive "quality of researcher" evaluations (but not "quality of proposal" evaluations) and had significantly higher application success rates than female applicants. Gender disparities were most prevalent in scientific disciplines with the highest number of applications and with equal gender distribution among the applicants (i.e., life sciences and social sciences). Moreover, content analyses of the instructional and evaluation materials revealed the use of gendered language favoring male applicants. Overall, our data reveal a 4% "loss" of women during the grant review procedure, and illustrate the perpetuation of the funding gap, which contributes to the underrepresentation of women in academia.

  13. Gender contributes to personal research funding success in The Netherlands

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    van der Lee, Romy; Ellemers, Naomi

    2015-01-01

    We examined the application and review materials of three calls (n = 2,823) of a prestigious grant for personal research funding in a national full population of early career scientists awarded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). Results showed evidence of gender bias in application evaluations and success rates, as well as in language use in instructions and evaluation sheets. Male applicants received significantly more competitive “quality of researcher” evaluations (but not “quality of proposal” evaluations) and had significantly higher application success rates than female applicants. Gender disparities were most prevalent in scientific disciplines with the highest number of applications and with equal gender distribution among the applicants (i.e., life sciences and social sciences). Moreover, content analyses of the instructional and evaluation materials revealed the use of gendered language favoring male applicants. Overall, our data reveal a 4% “loss” of women during the grant review procedure, and illustrate the perpetuation of the funding gap, which contributes to the underrepresentation of women in academia. PMID:26392544

  14. Power impact of loop buffer schemes for biomedical wireless sensor nodes.

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    Artes, Antonio; Ayala, Jose L; Catthoor, Francky

    2012-11-06

    Instruction memory organisations are pointed out as one of the major sources of energy consumption in embedded systems. As these systems are characterised by restrictive resources and a low-energy budget, any enhancement in this component allows not only to decrease the energy consumption but also to have a better distribution of the energy budget throughout the system. Loop buffering is an effective scheme to reduce energy consumption in instruction memory organisations. In this paper, the loop buffer concept is applied in real-life embedded applications that are widely used in biomedical Wireless Sensor Nodes, to show which scheme of loop buffer is more suitable for applications with certain behaviour. Post-layout simulations demonstrate that a trade-off exists between the complexity of the loop buffer architecture and the energy savings of utilising it. Therefore, the use of loop buffer architectures in order to optimise the instruction memory organisation from the energy efficiency point of view should be evaluated carefully, taking into account two factors: (1) the percentage of the execution time of the application that is related to the execution of the loops, and (2) the distribution of the execution time percentage over each one of the loops that form the application.

  15. An Instructional Merger: HyperCard and the Integrative Teaching Model.

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    Massie, Carolyn M.; Volk, Larry G.

    Teaching methods have been developed and tested that encourage students to process information and refine their thinking skills. The information processing model is known as the Integrative Teaching Model. By combining the computer technology in the HyperCard application for data display and retrieval, instructional delivery of this teaching model…

  16. An Approach to Providing a User Interface for Military Computer-Aided-Instruction in 1980.

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    Gallenson, Louis

    A recent needs study determined that most of the terminal requirements for military computer assisted instruction (CAI) applications can be satisfied with mainstream commercial terminals. Additional development, however, is likely to be required to satisfy two of the capabilities (limited graphics and prerecorded visuals). The expected…

  17. Literature Review of Faculty-Perceived Usefulness of Instructional Technology in Classroom Dynamics

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    Salas, Alexandra

    2016-01-01

    This article provides a literature review of the research concerning the role of faculty perspectives about instructional technology. Learning management systems, massive open online courses (MOOCs), cloud-based multimedia applications, and mobile apps represent the tools and the language of academia in the 21st century. Research examined…

  18. Digital Audio/Video for Computer- and Web-Based Instruction for Training Rural Special Education Personnel.

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    Ludlow, Barbara L.; Foshay, John B.; Duff, Michael C.

    Video presentations of teaching episodes in home, school, and community settings and audio recordings of parents' and professionals' views can be important adjuncts to personnel preparation in special education. This paper describes instructional applications of digital media and outlines steps in producing audio and video segments. Digital audio…

  19. New Model, New Strategies: Instructional Design for Building Online Wisdom Communities

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    Gunawardena, Charlotte N.; Ortegano-Layne, Ludmila; Carabajal, Kayleigh; Frechette, Casey; Lindemann, Ken; Jennings, Barbara

    2006-01-01

    We discuss the development of an instructional design model, WisCom (Wisdom Communities), based on socio-constructivist and sociocultural learning philosophies and distance education principles for the development of online wisdom communities, and the application and evaluation of the model in an online graduate course in the USA. The WisCom model…

  20. A Research Context for Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics.

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    Engelhardt, Jon; Uprichard, A. Edward

    1998-01-01

    Argues that a position should be taken on which future research initiatives on learning and instruction will be most worthy if grounded in general systems theory and multiple research methods are employed. Presents an application of general systems theory to research on learning and instruction, including a system of research methods and…

  1. Developing Kindergarten Children's Mathematical Abilities and Character by Using Area Instruction Model

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    Mardiana, Dinny; Mudrikah, Achmad; Amna, Nurjanah

    2016-01-01

    This study aimed to describe the application of Area Instruction Model on one of the state kindergarten in Bandung city. The study used a qualitative approach with descriptive qualitative design. Data was obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. The validity of the analysis was guaranteed through perseverance observation and…

  2. Reading Research in 1984: Comprehension, Computers, Communication. Fifth Yearbook of the American Reading Forum.

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    McNinch, George H., Ed.; And Others

    Conference presentations of research on reading comprehension, reading instruction, computer applications in reading instruction, and reading theory are compiled in this yearbook. Titles and authors of some of the articles are as follows: "A Rationale for Teaching Children with Limited English Proficiency" (M. Zintz); "Preliminary Development of a…

  3. Implementation of the Hunter Instructional Model: A Staff Development Study.

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    Wolfe, Patricia R.

    A study was made to determine to what degree teachers, trained in the use of the Hunter Instructional Model, appropriately used the skills and strategies taught by the model, and what influenced the application of the learned skills in the classroom. Fourteen first through fourth grade teachers in two elementary schools participated. The…

  4. Using Computer-Assisted Instruction to Build Math Fact Fluency: An Implementation Guide

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    Hawkins, Renee O.; Collins, Tai; Hernan, Colleen; Flowers, Emily

    2017-01-01

    Research findings support the use of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) as a curriculum supplement for improving math skills, including math fact fluency. There are a number of websites and mobile applications (i.e., apps) designed to build students' math fact fluency, but the options can become overwhelming. This article provides implementation…

  5. Religious Studies as a Test-Case For Computer-Assisted Instruction In The Humanities.

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    Jones, Bruce William

    Experiences with computer-assisted instructional (CAI) programs written for religious studies indicate that CAI has contributions to offer the humanities and social sciences. The usefulness of the computer for presentation, drill and review of factual material and its applicability to quantifiable data is well accepted. There now exist…

  6. The McLuhan Global Classroom: A Singapore-U.S. One-Year Instructional Interaction.

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    Aune, Adonica Schultz; Lim, Dan

    WebCT was integrated and modeled in a global Instructional Technology (IT) Certification Summer Institute offered through the University of Minnesota. Courses were first introduced with an on-site certification where technology integration was modeled in each course through the use of highly interactive web-based learning applications and games…

  7. Lessons Learned from Instructional Design Theory: An Application in Management Education

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    Burke, Lisa A.

    2007-01-01

    Given that many doctoral programs do not provide extensive training on how to present course information in the classroom, the current paper looks to educational psychology theory and research for guidance. Richard Mayer and others' copious empirical work on effective and ineffective instructional design, along with relevant research findings in…

  8. The Application of the Integrative Model to Teach the Formation of American Political Parties

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    Mitchell, Melissa Buelow

    2011-01-01

    The Integrative Model of instruction engages students in critical thinking while providing history teachers with an instructional strategy other than a traditional lecture format. The Integrative Model was used to develop an interactive lesson titled "The Formation of American Political Parties: Federalist versus Anti-federalist." This article…

  9. The Application of Programmed Instruction in Fulfilling the Physiology Course Requirements

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    Stanisavljevic, Jelena; Djuric, Dragan

    2013-01-01

    The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of models of programmed instruction and conventional (informative-illustrative) expository teaching in terms of fulfilling the aims of the course "Human anatomy and physiology" which is included in the physiology programme and designed for undergraduate students majoring in biology…

  10. Using Inquiry-Based Instruction for Teaching Science to Students with Learning Disabilities

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    Aydeniz, Mehmet; Cihak, David F.; Graham, Shannon C.; Retinger, Larryn

    2012-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of inquiry-based science instruction for five elementary students with learning disabilities (LD). Students participated in a series of inquiry-based activities targeting conceptual and application-based understanding of simple electric circuits, conductors and insulators, parallel circuits, and…

  11. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development: Instructional Implications and Teachers' Professional Development

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    Shabani, Karim; Khatib, Mohamad; Ebadi, Saman

    2010-01-01

    The current paper examines the instructional implications of Vygotsky's (1978) seminal notion of Zone of Proximal Development, originally developed to account for the learning potential of children, and investigates ZPD applications to the concept of teacher professional development. Specific attempt has been made to see how a number of assets at…

  12. Evaluating Interactive Transect Area Assessments Hands-On Instruction for Natural Resource Undergraduate Students

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    Unger, Daniel; Schwab, Sarah; Jacques, Ryan; Zhang, Yanli; Hung, I-Kuai; Kulhavy, David

    2016-01-01

    Undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Spatial Science degree at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) receive instruction in the spatial sciences with a focus on hands-on applications. All undergraduate students take the course Introduction to Spatial Science which includes a comprehensive overview of spatial science…

  13. Microcomputer Applications in Administration and Instruction. New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 47.

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    Dellow, Donald A., Ed.; Poole, Lawrence H., Ed.

    1984-01-01

    The articles in this collection identify and discuss challenges facing community colleges as they attempt to implement the new microcomputer technology for instructional and administrative purposes. The collection includes: "The Microcomputer Revolution and Its Impact on Community Colleges," by Donald A. Dellow and Lawrence H. Poole;…

  14. An Instructional Paradigm for the Teaching of Computer-Mediated Communication

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    Howard, Craig D.

    2012-01-01

    This article outlines an instructional paradigm that guides the design of interventions that build skills in computer-mediated communication (CMC). It is applicable to learning at multiple levels of communicative proficiency and aims to heighten awareness, the understanding of the impact of media configurations, the role of cultures and social…

  15. An Application of a Computer Instructional Management Package.

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    Sullivan, David W.

    Following the presentation of a conceptual framework for computer-based education (CBE), this paper examines the use of one aspect of CBE, computer-managed instruction (CMI), in a Major Appliance Serving Program. The paper begins with definitions and a graphic illustration of CBE and its components and uses, i.e., CMI, tutorial or…

  16. On the Application of Corpus of Contemporary American English in Vocabulary Instruction

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    Yusu, Xu

    2014-01-01

    The development of corpus linguistics has laid theoretical foundation and provided technical support for breaking the bottleneck in traditional vocabulary instruction in China. Corpora allow access to authentic data and show frequency patterns of words and grammar construction. Such patterns can be used to improve language materials or to directly…

  17. Improving the Fraction Word Problem Solving of Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities: Interactive Computer Application

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    Shin, Mikyung; Bryant, Diane P.

    2017-01-01

    Students with mathematics learning disabilities (MLD) have a weak understanding of fraction concepts and skills, which are foundations of algebra. Such students might benefit from computer-assisted instruction that utilizes evidence-based instructional components (cognitive strategies, feedback, virtual manipulatives). As a pilot study using a…

  18. VARIATIONS IN INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA, PROCESSES, CONTENT AND APTITUDE VARIABLES IN RELATION TO EFFICIENCY OF COGNITIVE GOAL ATTAINMENT, VOLUME 1.

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    FATTU, N. A.

    A SERIES OF STUDIES WAS UNDERTAKEN, DIRECTED TOWARD EXPLORATIONS OF INTERRELATIONSHIPS AMONG MEDIA, PROCESSES (INSTRUCTIONAL PREREQUISITES), CONTENT AND APTITUDE VARIABLES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS. EMPHASIS THROUGHOUT WAS ON (1) THE COGNITIVE DOMAIN AND (2) PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE TO A PRACTICAL TEACHING SITUATION. "THE…

  19. 75 FR 32199 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, OMB No...

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    ... Change Endorsement; FEMA Form 086-0-5, Flood Insurance Preferred Risk Policy Application; FEMA Form 086-0-4, V-Zone Risk Factor Rating Form and Instructions. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency... Risk Factor Rating Form and Instructions. Abstract: In order to provide for the availability of...

  20. Toward a New Model of Usability: Guidelines for Selecting Reading Fluency Apps Suitable for Instruction of Struggling Readers

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    Rinehart, Steven D.; Ahern, Terence C.

    2016-01-01

    Computer applications related to reading instruction have become commonplace in schools and link with established components of the reading process, emergent skills, decoding, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This article focuses on computer technology in conjunction with durable methods for building oral reading fluency when readers…

  1. Teaching Presence in Online Courses: Practical Applications, Co-Facilitation, and Technology Integration

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    Budhai, Stephanie Smith; Williams, Maureen

    2016-01-01

    The number of online courses being offered at the postsecondary level has constantly increased. However, online instructors are still investigating ways to translate their pedagogical instruction into the online forum, while maintaining a strong presence instructionally. This paper aims to address how to build teaching presence in online courses.…

  2. Instructional Uses of the Lexile Framework.

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    Stenner, A. Jackson

    The Lexile Framework provides teachers with tools to help them link the results of reading assessment with subsequent instruction, focuses on appropriate-level curriculum for readers at all educational levels, and is designed to be flexible enough to use alongside any type of reading program. Suggested areas for application of this system include:…

  3. Developing Self-Regulated Learners through Collaborative Online Case Discussion in Educational Psychology

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    Willems, Patricia P.; Gonzalez-DeHass, Alyssa

    2015-01-01

    Case study instruction is characterized by centering instruction around the use of hypothetical classroom dilemmas. It uses descriptive stories and invites students to discuss application of course material as they engage in hypothetical classroom problem-solving and teacher decision-making. Teaching is a complex profession that requires high…

  4. Preparing Physical Education Preservice Teachers to Design Instructionally Aligned Lessons through Constructivist Pedagogical Practices

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    MacPhail, Ann; Tannehill, Deborah; Karp, Grace Goc

    2013-01-01

    Examining how teacher education influences preservice teachers' (PSTs) application of content knowledge, decision making when planning for teaching, creation of innovative teaching practices and design of aligned instruction, has significant implications for understanding learning to teach. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to…

  5. 30 CFR 550.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... payment instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the BOEM Offshore Web site at: http://www.boem.gov/offshore/ homepage or directly through Pay...

  6. 30 CFR 550.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... payment instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the BOEM Offshore Web site at: http://www.boem.gov/offshore/ homepage or directly through Pay...

  7. 30 CFR 550.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... payment instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the BOEM Offshore Web site at: http://www.boem.gov/offshore/ homepage or directly through Pay...

  8. 30 CFR 250.126 - Electronic payment instructions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... instructions. You must file all payments electronically through Pay.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, all OCS applications or filing fee payments. The Pay.gov Web site may be accessed through a link on the MMS Offshore Web site at: http://www.mms.gov/offshore/ homepage or directly through Pay.gov at...

  9. Parents' Attitudes toward the Perceived Usefulness of Internet-Related Instruction in Preschools

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    Chen, Ru-Si; Tu, Chia-Ching

    2018-01-01

    Integrating Internet-related applications into preschool instructional activities can enable children to develop multiple aspects of their learning abilities as well as their cognitive, affective, and relevant skills. Because of the trends toward an Internet society and parents' expectations from preschools, many teachers have considered parents'…

  10. A Computer-Assisted Instruction in Teaching Abstract Statistics to Public Affairs Undergraduates

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    Ozturk, Ali Osman

    2012-01-01

    This article attempts to demonstrate the applicability of a computer-assisted instruction supported with simulated data in teaching abstract statistical concepts to political science and public affairs students in an introductory research methods course. The software is called the Elaboration Model Computer Exercise (EMCE) in that it takes a great…

  11. The Application of Layer Theory to Design: The Control Layer

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    Gibbons, Andrew S.; Langton, Matthew B.

    2016-01-01

    A theory of design layers proposed by Gibbons ("An Architectural Approach to Instructional Design." Routledge, New York, 2014) asserts that each layer of an instructional design is related to a body of theory closely associated with the concerns of that particular layer. This study focuses on one layer, the control layer, examining…

  12. Blending Assessment into Instruction: Practical Applications and Meaningful Results

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    Wright, Michael T.; van der Mars, Hans

    2004-01-01

    Since engagement in physical activity is now identified as an important outcome for students, teachers need to assess their students in ways that measure that behavior. Assessment serves many purposes in an educational setting. It can provide feedback, drive instructional needs, and evaluate outcomes of both students and programs. If done…

  13. The Personalized System of Instruction in Fitness Education

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    Colquitt, Gavin; Pritchard, Tony; McCollum, Starla

    2011-01-01

    Fitness education is an important component in the promotion of health-enhancing behaviors that lead to physically active lifestyles. However, using a teacher-centered approach to teach fitness may be boring and may limit the application of the content to the individual student. The personalized system of instruction (PSI) is an instructional…

  14. Foreign-Language Grammar Instruction via the Mother Tongue

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    Paradowski, Michal B.

    2007-01-01

    The chapter reports the results of a controlled experiment which suggest that foreign-language grammar instruction that forges explicit connections with the grammar of the students' mother tongue aids learning, at least as far as students' application of discrete-point grammar rules is concerned. (Contains 2 figures and 3 notes.) [This document…

  15. Got Tools? The Blended Learning Analysis and Design Expediter

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    Elsenheimer, Jim

    2006-01-01

    Blended learning is an approach to instructional design that seeks to maximize learning potential by applying the most effective form of instruction for a given program element. The term "blended learning" should not refer to just the mixing of training delivery methods (as it is often defined) but to the orchestrated application and integration…

  16. 32 CFR 725.5 - Applicability.

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    2010-07-01

    ... for information in other situations. (c) This instruction provides guidance only for DON operation and... Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, or the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. This instruction does not preclude...), but the regulation does apply to an action brought under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims...

  17. 40 CFR 1054.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

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    2010-07-01

    ... ENGINES AND EQUIPMENT Certifying Emission Families § 1054.220 How do I amend the maintenance instructions... for certification for an engine family if you want to change the emission-related maintenance... specified maintenance, this does not allow you to disqualify those engines from in-use testing or deny a...

  18. Artificial Intelligence and Language Development and Language Usage with the Deaf.

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    Leach, John Mark

    The paper reviews research on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in language development and/or instruction with the deaf. Contributions of computer assisted instruction are noted, as are the problems resulting from over-dependence on a drill and practice format and from deaf students' difficulties in receiving and understanding new…

  19. Explaining Variation in Instructional Time: An Application of Quantile Regression

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    Corey, Douglas Lyman; Phelps, Geoffrey; Ball, Deborah Loewenberg; Demonte, Jenny; Harrison, Delena

    2012-01-01

    This research is conducted in the context of a large-scale study of three nationally disseminated comprehensive school reform projects (CSRs) and examines how school- and classroom-level factors contribute to variation in instructional time in English language arts and mathematics. When using mean-based OLS regression techniques such as…

  20. A Self-Instructional System in Electricity.

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    Greene, Mark M.; And Others

    A self-instructional system is presented designed to teach high school students fundamental concepts of electricity and how they are applied in daily life. In six lessons, the student attends to a self-paced slide and tape presentation and makes written responses in the workbooks. A supplementary application problem, requiring the assembly of some…

  1. New Music Technologies: Platforms for Language Growth through Content

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    Brooks, David L.

    2012-01-01

    This educational showcase highlights some of the musical applications and devices that run them for adding music-related content and instructional activities to the foreign language (FL) classroom. Actual instructional uses for these mobile information and communications technology (ICT) devices such as the iPod, iPad, and iPhone, and music apps…

  2. THE COMPUTER AS AN AID TO INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE IN THE SCHOOL.

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    IMPELLITTERI, JOSEPH T.

    COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION ARE DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF--(1) A DESCRIPTION OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI) AND COUNSELING, (2) THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED DEVELOPMENTS, (3) THE NATURE OF THE PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM, (4) TENTATIVE RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTATION USING CAI, AND (5) IMPLICATIONS AND PROJECTIONS FOR THE…

  3. Enhancing Sensitivity to Human Needs: EFL Learners in Taiwan.

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    Li, Li-Te

    It is proposed that English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) instruction can go beyond learning driven by structures and tests and address universal human needs through an orientation toward meaning and discussion. Application of the concepts of the Whole Language Approach to EFL instruction is explored, drawing on experience with junior college…

  4. Critical Re-examination of Research in Early Reading Instruction and Its Applications.

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    Gillis, Miriam

    A comparative analysis evaluated three studies that dealt with the differences among five-year-olds that should be considered before reading instruction is initiated in kindergarten. The premise of the comparison was that children from different countries (especially Israel, where these studies were conducted), have different abilities, react…

  5. The Flipped Classroom Teaching Model and Its Use for Information Literacy Instruction

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    Arnold-Garza, Sara

    2014-01-01

    The flipped classroom, a teaching method that delivers lecture content to students at home through electronic means and uses class time for practical application activities, may be useful for information literacy instruction. This article describes many of the characteristics of the flipped classroom teaching model, illustrated with examples from…

  6. Mathematics Beliefs, Instructional Strategies, and Algebra Achievement of Adolescent Students in Japan: Results from the TIMSS 1999 Assessment

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    House, J. Daniel

    2006-01-01

    An important area for the application of instructional design is the development of effective teaching strategies for mathematics. Activities that include the use of computers, cooperative learning, and active learning materials are associated with mathematics achievement. Student self-beliefs are also significantly related to mathematics…

  7. INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE FOR ELECTRICITY, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL ARTS.

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    GOLDSMITH, J. LYMAN

    THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A PRACTICAL REFERENCE FOR TEACHERS PLANNING INSTRUCTION CONCERNING ELECTRICITY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLASSES. THE GUIDE IS FOR A 10-WEEK COURSE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH EXPLORATORY EXPERIENCES INVOLVING THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS. THE PROPER USE…

  8. Read buffer optimizations to support compiler-assisted multiple instruction retry

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Alewine, N. J.; Fuchs, W. K.; Hwu, W. M.

    1993-01-01

    Multiple instruction retry is a recovery mechanism for transient processor faults. We previously developed a compiler-assisted approach to multiple instruction ferry in which a read buffer of size 2N (where N represents the maximum instruction rollback distance) was used to resolve some data hazards while the compiler resolved the remaining hazards. The compiler-assisted scheme was shown to reduce the performance overhead and/or hardware complexity normally associated with hardware-only retry schemes. This paper examines the size and design of the read buffer. We establish a practical lower bound and average size requirement for the read buffer by modifying the scheme to save only the data required for rollback. The study measures the effect on the performance of a DECstation 3100 running ten application programs using six read buffer configurations with varying read buffer sizes. Two alternative configurations are shown to be the most efficient and differed depending on whether split-cycle-saves are assumed. Up to a 55 percent read buffer size reduction is achievable with an average reduction of 39 percent given the most efficient read buffer configuration and a variety of applications.

  9. Rethinking biology instruction: The application of DNR-based instruction to the learning and teaching of biology

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    Maskiewicz, April Lee

    Educational studies report that secondary and college level students have developed only limited understandings of the most basic biological processes and their interrelationships from typical classroom experiences. Furthermore, students have developed undesirable reasoning schemes and beliefs that directly affect how they make sense of and account for biological phenomena. For these reasons, there exists a need to rethink instructional practices in biology. This dissertation discusses how the principles of Harel's (1998, 2001) DNR-based instruction in mathematics could be applied to the teaching and learning of biology. DNR is an acronym for the three foundational principles of the system: Duality, Necessity, and Repeated-reasoning. This study examines the application of these three principles to ecology instruction. Through clinical and teaching interviews, I developed models of students' existing ways of understanding in ecology and inferred their ways of thinking. From these models a hypothetical learning trajectory was developed for 16 college level freshmen enrolled in a 10-week ecology teaching experiment. Through cyclical, interpretive analysis I documented and analyzed the evolution of the participants' progress. The results provide empirical evidence to support the claim that the DNR principles are applicable to ecology instruction. With respect to the Duality Principle, helping students develop specific ways of understanding led to the development of model-based reasoning---a way of thinking and the cognitive objective guiding instruction. Through carefully structured problem solving tasks, the students developed a biological understanding of the relationship between matter cycling, energy flow, and cellular processes such as photosynthesis and respiration, and used this understanding to account for observable phenomena in nature. In the case of intellectual necessity, the results illuminate how problem situations can be developed for biology learners that create cognitive disequilibrium-equilibrium phases and thus lead to modification or refinement of existing schemes. Elements that contributed to creating intellectual need include (a) problem tasks that built on students' existing knowledge; (b) problem tasks that challenged students; (c) a routine in which students presented their group's solution to the class; and (d) the didactical contract (Brousseau, 1997) established in the classroom.

  10. 18 CFR 33.8 - Requirements for filing applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... the Commission's instructions for submission of privileged materials and Critical Energy Infrastructure Information in § 388.112 of this chapter. (b) If required, the applicant must submit information...

  11. 18 CFR 33.8 - Requirements for filing applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... the Commission's instructions for submission of privileged materials and Critical Energy Infrastructure Information in § 388.112 of this chapter. (b) If required, the applicant must submit information...

  12. Simulation: Status of the Field.

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    Twelker, Paul A.

    This paper describes selected nonschool uses of simulation and discusses the implications of each application for education in general. Most of the applications described pertain to instruction and include the provision of an environment for exercising or practicing the application of principles or skills. Applications which are examined include…

  13. 78 FR 16519 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Advance Permission To Return to...

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    ...-0016] Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Advance Permission To Return to... Currently Approved Collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Advance Permission to..., 10 minutes for reading the instructions, and 35 minutes for completing and submitting the application...

  14. Data communications in a parallel active messaging interface of a parallel computer

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    Archer, Charles J; Blocksome, Michael A; Ratterman, Joseph D; Smith, Brian E

    2013-10-29

    Data communications in a parallel active messaging interface (`PAMI`) of a parallel computer, the parallel computer including a plurality of compute nodes that execute a parallel application, the PAMI composed of data communications endpoints, each endpoint including a specification of data communications parameters for a thread of execution on a compute node, including specifications of a client, a context, and a task, the compute nodes and the endpoints coupled for data communications through the PAMI and through data communications resources, including receiving in an origin endpoint of the PAMI a data communications instruction, the instruction characterized by an instruction type, the instruction specifying a transmission of transfer data from the origin endpoint to a target endpoint and transmitting, in accordance with the instruction type, the transfer data from the origin endpoint to the target endpoint.

  15. Teachers of Advertising Media Courses Describe Techniques, Show Computer Applications.

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    Lancaster, Kent M.; Martin, Thomas C.

    1989-01-01

    Reports on a survey of university advertising media teachers regarding textbooks and instructional aids used, teaching techniques, computer applications, student placement, instructor background, and faculty publishing. (SR)

  16. Does physics instruction foster university students' cognitive processes?: A descriptive study of teacher activities

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    Ferguson-Hessler, Monica G. M.; de Jong, Ton

    This study aims at giving a systematic description of the cognitive activities involved in teaching physics. Such a description of instruction in physics requires a basis in two models, that is, the cognitive activities involved in learning physics and the knowledge base that is the foundation of expertise in that subject. These models have been provided by earlier research. The model of instruction distinguishes three main categories of instruction process: presenting new information, integrating (i.e., bringing structure into) new knowledge, and connecting elements of new knowledge to prior knowledge. Each of the main categories has been divided into a number of specific instruction processes. Hereby any limited and specific cognitive teacher activity can be described along the two dimensions of process and type of knowledge. The model was validated by application to lectures and problem-solving classes of first year university courses. These were recorded and analyzed as to instruction process and type of knowledge. Results indicate that teachers are indeed involved in the various types of instruction processes defined. The importance of this study lies in the creation of a terminology that makes it possible to discuss instruction in an explicit and specific way.

  17. The effect of using mobile applications for improving oral hygiene in patients with orthodontic fixed appliances: a randomised controlled trial.

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    Alkadhi, Omar H; Zahid, Mohammed N; Almanea, Read S; Althaqeb, Husam K; Alharbi, Turki H; Ajwa, Nancy M

    2017-09-01

    To investigate the effect of using mobile applications active reminders to improve oral hygiene in comparison to verbal oral hygiene instructions. Two-arm parallel randomised controlled trial. orthodontic clinics at two branches of a university hospitals of the college of dentistry of Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Forty-four 12-year-old and older subjects. Subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances were randomly assigned to one of two groups using simple randomisation. Group I: subjects received a mobile application that sends active reminders of oral hygiene three times a day (n = 22). Group II: subjects received verbal oral hygiene instructions verbally during their routine orthodontic visits (n = 22). Two primary outcomes were assessed using plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) for Ramfjord teeth to evaluate the level of oral hygiene at baseline and after 4 weeks. Mean differences for PI and GI for group I were reduced from T1 to T2 (P < 0.05, P < 0.05) but did not significantly change for group II (P > 0.05, P > 0.05). Both PI and GI significantly reduced for group I compared to group II between T1 and T2 (P < 0.05, P < 0.05). PI and GI all significantly decreased after 4 weeks of using active reminders of oral hygiene instructions on mobile application compared to verbal oral hygiene instructions. The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov with number: NCT03109769.

  18. The development, assessment and validation of virtual reality for human anatomy instruction

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    Marshall, Karen Benn

    1996-01-01

    This research project seeks to meet the objective of science training by developing, assessing, validating and utilizing VR as a human anatomy training medium. Current anatomy instruction is primarily in the form of lectures and usage of textbooks. In ideal situations, anatomic models, computer-based instruction, and cadaver dissection are utilized to augment traditional methods of instruction. At many institutions, lack of financial resources limits anatomy instruction to textbooks and lectures. However, human anatomy is three-dimensional, unlike the one-dimensional depiction found in textbooks and the two-dimensional depiction found on the computer. Virtual reality allows one to step through the computer screen into a 3-D artificial world. The primary objective of this project is to produce a virtual reality application of the abdominopelvic region of a human cadaver that can be taken back to the classroom. The hypothesis is that an immersive learning environment affords quicker anatomic recognition and orientation and a greater level of retention in human anatomy instruction. The goal is to augment not replace traditional modes of instruction.

  19. Evaluation of an instructional model to teach clinically relevant medicinal chemistry in a campus and a distance pathway.

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    Alsharif, Naser Z; Galt, Kimberly A

    2008-04-15

    To evaluate an instructional model for teaching clinically relevant medicinal chemistry. An instructional model that uses Bloom's cognitive and Krathwohl's affective taxonomy, published and tested concepts in teaching medicinal chemistry, and active learning strategies, was introduced in the medicinal chemistry courses for second-professional year (P2) doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students (campus and distance) in the 2005-2006 academic year. Student learning and the overall effectiveness of the instructional model were assessed. Student performance after introducing the instructional model was compared to that in prior years. Student performance on course examinations improved compared to previous years. Students expressed overall enthusiasm about the course and better understood the value of medicinal chemistry to clinical practice. The explicit integration of the cognitive and affective learning objectives improved student performance, student ability to apply medicinal chemistry to clinical practice, and student attitude towards the discipline. Testing this instructional model provided validation to this theoretical framework. The model is effective for both our campus and distance-students. This instructional model may also have broad-based applications to other science courses.

  20. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Evangelinos, Constantinos; Nair, Ravi; Ohmacht, Martin

    In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes encountering a store operation during a compile-time of a program, where the store operation is applicable to a memory line. It is determined, by a computer processor, that no cache coherence action is necessary for the store operation. A store-without-coherence-action instruction is generated for the store operation, responsive to determining that no cache coherence action is necessary. The store-without-coherence-action instruction specifies that the store operation is to be performed without a cache coherence action, and cache coherence is maintained upon execution of the store-without-coherence-action instruction.

  1. 42 CFR 57.1504 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... such assistance in such form and manner and at such time as the Secretary may require. 1 1 Applications and instructions are available from the Division of Facilities Conversion and Utilization, Bureau of...

  2. A Fault-tolerant RISC Microprocessor for Spacecraft Applications

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    Timoc, Constantin; Benz, Harry

    1990-01-01

    Viewgraphs on a fault-tolerant RISC microprocessor for spacecraft applications are presented. Topics covered include: reduced instruction set computer; fault tolerant registers; fault tolerant ALU; and double rail CMOS logic.

  3. 8 CFR 204.3 - Orphan cases under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Act (non-Convention cases).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... advanced processing application (or the advanced processing application concurrently with the orphan... home study preparer and/or fingerprint check. Advanced processing application means Form I-600A (Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition) completed in accordance with the form's instructions...

  4. 8 CFR 204.3 - Orphan cases under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Act (non-Convention cases).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... advanced processing application (or the advanced processing application concurrently with the orphan... home study preparer and/or fingerprint check. Advanced processing application means Form I-600A (Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition) completed in accordance with the form's instructions...

  5. 8 CFR 204.3 - Orphan cases under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Act (non-Convention cases).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... advanced processing application (or the advanced processing application concurrently with the orphan... home study preparer and/or fingerprint check. Advanced processing application means Form I-600A (Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition) completed in accordance with the form's instructions...

  6. 8 CFR 204.3 - Orphan cases under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Act (non-Convention cases).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... advanced processing application (or the advanced processing application concurrently with the orphan... home study preparer and/or fingerprint check. Advanced processing application means Form I-600A (Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition) completed in accordance with the form's instructions...

  7. 8 CFR 204.3 - Orphan cases under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Act (non-Convention cases).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... advanced processing application (or the advanced processing application concurrently with the orphan... home study preparer and/or fingerprint check. Advanced processing application means Form I-600A (Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition) completed in accordance with the form's instructions...

  8. 8 CFR 1245.2 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE § 1245.2 Application. (a) General—(1... Residence. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee as explained in the instructions to... in lawful V status shall not be deemed an abandonment of the application if, upon returning to this...

  9. 22 CFR 65.5 - Granting of application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... channels, that permission to receive the instruction requested in the application is granted, provided the... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Granting of application. 65.5 Section 65.5... application. Upon receipt of a reply from another department or agency of the Government, as contemplated by...

  10. 15 CFR 315.3 - Application.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Application. 315.3 Section 315.3...-VEHICLE MANUFACTURER § 315.3 Application. Any person in the United States desiring to be determined a bona... in accordance with the instructions set forth on the form and this part. Application forms may be...

  11. The knowledge-learning-instruction framework: bridging the science-practice chasm to enhance robust student learning.

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    Koedinger, Kenneth R; Corbett, Albert T; Perfetti, Charles

    2012-07-01

    Despite the accumulation of substantial cognitive science research relevant to education, there remains confusion and controversy in the application of research to educational practice. In support of a more systematic approach, we describe the Knowledge-Learning-Instruction (KLI) framework. KLI promotes the emergence of instructional principles of high potential for generality, while explicitly identifying constraints of and opportunities for detailed analysis of the knowledge students may acquire in courses. Drawing on research across domains of science, math, and language learning, we illustrate the analyses of knowledge, learning, and instructional events that the KLI framework affords. We present a set of three coordinated taxonomies of knowledge, learning, and instruction. For example, we identify three broad classes of learning events (LEs): (a) memory and fluency processes, (b) induction and refinement processes, and (c) understanding and sense-making processes, and we show how these can lead to different knowledge changes and constraints on optimal instructional choices. Copyright © 2012 Cognitive Science Society, Inc.

  12. The Sport Education Model: A Track and Field Unit Application

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    O'Neil, Kason; Krause, Jennifer M.

    2016-01-01

    Track and field is a traditional instructional unit often taught in secondary physical education settings due to its history, variety of events, and potential for student interest. This article provides an approach to teaching this unit using the sport education model (SEM) of instruction, which has traditionally been presented as a model for team…

  13. Can Learning Style Predict Student Satisfaction with Different Instruction Methods and Academic Achievement in Medical Education?

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    Gurpinar, Erol; Alimoglu, Mustafa Kemal; Mamakli, Sumer; Aktekin, Mehmet

    2010-01-01

    The curriculum of our medical school has a hybrid structure including both traditional training (lectures) and problem-based learning (PBL) applications. The purpose of this study was to determine the learning styles of our medical students and investigate the relation of learning styles with each of satisfaction with different instruction methods…

  14. Volume, Conservation and Instruction: A Classroom Based Solomon Four Group Study of Conflict.

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    Rowell, J. A.; Dawson, C. J.

    1981-01-01

    Summarizes a study to widen the applicability of Piagetian theory-based conflict methodology from individual situations to entire classes. A Solomon four group design was used to study effects of conflict instruction on students' (N=127) ability to conserve volume of noncompressible matter and to apply that knowledge to gas volume. (Author/JN)

  15. Effect of Multimedia Assisted 7e Learning Model Applications on Academic Achievement and Retention in Students

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    Sarac, Hakan; Tarhan, Devrim

    2017-01-01

    In the rapidly developing age of technology, the contribution of using multimedia-supported instructional materials in the field of teaching technologies to science education has been increasing steadily. The purpose of this research is to compare the multimedia learning instructional materials prepared according to the 7E learning model and the…

  16. A Pedagogical Framework for Mobile Learning: Categorizing Educational Applications of Mobile Technologies into Four Types

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    Park, Yeonjeong

    2011-01-01

    Instructional designers and educators recognize the potential of mobile technologies as a learning tool for students and have incorporated them into the distance learning environment. However, little research has been done to categorize the numerous examples of mobile learning in the context of distance education, and few instructional design…

  17. A Model for Projection of Instructional Activity in a Multi-Campus University.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Tallman, B. M.; Newton, R. D.

    This report is concerned with the development of a model for projecting instructional activity and its application within The Pennsylvania State University. Inasmuch as models of this type have been developed at a number of institutions of higher education, the effort described in this report does not constitute an extension of fundamental…

  18. A Self-Instructional Course in Student Financial Aid Administration. Module 13: Verification. Second Edition.

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    Washington Consulting Group, Inc., Washington, DC.

    Module 13 of the 17-module self-instructional course on student financial aid administration (designed for novice financial aid administrators and other institutional personnel) focuses on the verification procedure for checking the accuracy of applicant data used in making financial aid awards. The full course provides an introduction to the…

  19. Student Career Awareness Network at L. B. Johnson Middle School: 1997-98 School Year Evaluation.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mearns, Curt

    The Student Career Awareness Network (SCAN) at L. B. Johnson Middle School, New Mexico, seeks to target a wide range of students with differing abilities while incorporating School-To-Career's philosophy of instruction. SCAN uses work-related experiences such as project-based assignments, applications-based instruction, hands-on experience, and…

  20. Evaluation Approaches to Intelligent Computer-Assisted Instruction. Testing Study Group: The Impact of Advances in Artificial Intelligence on Test Development.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Baker, Eva L.

    Some special problems associated with evaluating intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI) programs are addressed. This paper intends to describe alternative approaches to the assessment and improvement of such applications and to provide examples of efforts undertaken and shortfalls. Issues discussed stem chiefly from the technical demands…

  1. What Research Has To Say about Reading Instruction. Second Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Samuels, S. Jay, Ed.; Farstrup, Alan E., Ed.

    Maintaining the balance between theory and application of the 1978 edition, this book's second edition keeps up with changes in the reading curriculum by adding chapters on text structure, metacognition, and home background not found in the first edition. Chapter titles are: (1) "The Role of Research in Reading Instruction" (Wayne Otto); (2) "Home…

  2. Servant First: A Multicase Study Exploring Servant Leadership in Community College Instructional Administrators

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    Elliott, Marvin Lee

    2012-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to explore the application of servant leadership principles to community college instructional administration. The study conducted was a multicase research design. The conceptual framework for the study was based on Greenleaf's work in servant leadership as expressed in 10 characteristics of servant leaders…

  3. Creating Equitable Classroom Climates: An Investigation of Classroom Strategies in Mathematics and Science Instruction for Developing Preservice Teachers' Use of Democratic Social Values.

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    Kelly, Catherine A.

    2002-01-01

    Determined best practices for enhancing preservice teachers' knowledge of gender equity and use of innovative instructional methods for developing classroom democratic social values. Found that development in understanding and application of appropriate, equitable classroom practices emerged over a semester in which preservice teachers were…

  4. A College Level Program for Instructing the Metric System.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Thrall, Marjorie A.

    Although the Congress of the United States has enacted legislation calling for a conversion to the metric system by October 1992, recent government reports suggest that the country may not be prepared to meet that deadline. In an effort to develop a learning module for instructing community college students in the application of the metric system,…

  5. Completing the Task Procedure or Focusing on Form: Contextualizing Grammar Instruction via Task-Based Teaching

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    Saraç, Hatice Sezgi

    2018-01-01

    In this study, it was aimed to compare two distinct methodologies of grammar instruction: task-based and form-focused teaching. Within the application procedure, which lasted for one academic term, two groups of tertiary level learners (N = 53) were exposed to the same sequence of target structures, extensive writing activities and evaluation…

  6. The Job Training Partnership Act and Computer-Assisted Instruction. Research Report 88-13.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Education Turnkey Systems, Inc., Falls Church, VA.

    A study sought to (1) determine the current and potential instructional application of computers in Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Titles II, III, and IV programs; and (2) present policy options that would increase the effective use of this technology in employment and training programs. Research methodology involved conducting an assessment…

  7. Knowledge Based Artificial Augmentation Intelligence Technology: Next Step in Academic Instructional Tools for Distance Learning

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    Crowe, Dale; LaPierre, Martin; Kebritchi, Mansureh

    2017-01-01

    With augmented intelligence/knowledge based system (KBS) it is now possible to develop distance learning applications to support both curriculum and administrative tasks. Instructional designers and information technology (IT) professionals are now moving from the programmable systems era that started in the 1950s to the cognitive computing era.…

  8. "So "That's" What the Whiskey Rebellion Was!": Teaching Early U.S. History with GIS

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    Snyder, Jeffrey W.; Hammond, Thomas C.

    2012-01-01

    The Geographic Information System (GIS) is a tool for effective teacher-centered instruction, powerful student-centered instruction, and engagement in historiography. GIS tools have existed since the 1960s, but only since the 1990s have educators explored their application to social studies. Proponents expect GIS to have a dramatic impact upon…

  9. The Application of SPSS in Analyzing the Effect of English Vocabulary Strategy Instruction

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    Chen, Shaoying

    2010-01-01

    The vocabulary learning is one of very important part in the college English teaching. Correct analysis of the result of vocabulary strategy instruction can offer feedbacks for English teaching, and help teachers to improve the teaching method. In this article, the issue how to use SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) to…

  10. Transforming English Language Learners' Work Readiness: Case Studies in Explicit, Work-Specific Vocabulary Instruction

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    Madrigal-Hopes, Diana L.; Villavicencio, Edna; Foote, Martha M.; Green, Chris

    2014-01-01

    This qualitative study examined the impact of a six-step framework for work-specific vocabulary instruction in adult English language learners (ELLs). Guided by research in English as a second language (ESL) methodology and the transactional theory, the researchers sought to unveil how these processes supported the acquisition and application of…

  11. A Procedure to Create a Pedagogic Conversational Agent in Secondary Physics and Chemistry Education

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    Pérez-Marín, Diana; Boza, Antonio

    2013-01-01

    Pedagogic Conversational Agents are computer applications that can interact with students in natural language. They have been used with satisfactory results on the instruction of several domains. The authors believe that they could also be useful for the instruction of Secondary Physics and Chemistry Education. Therefore, in this paper, the…

  12. Moodle: A Way for Blending VLE and Face-to-Face Instruction in the ELT Context?

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    Ilin, Gulden

    2013-01-01

    This classroom research explores the probable consequences of a blended Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYLs) course comprised of Moodle applications and face to face instruction in the English Language Teaching (ELT) context. Contrary to previous face to face only procedure, the course was divided into two segments: traditional classroom…

  13. The Role of Real-Life Mathematics Instruction on Mathematics Outcomes in Kindergarten

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    Gottfried, Michael

    2016-01-01

    In an era of a declining quality and quantity of students entering and persisting in mathematics in the USA, researchers and policy makers are looking for new strategies to engage students in these fields and improve mathematics outcomes. One push has been to make mathematics instruction more relevant with real-world applications throughout the…

  14. A Quantitative Study of the Summer Slide in Science of Elementary School Students

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    Donovan, Giovanna Guadagno

    2009-01-01

    Concerned parents and educators agree children learn best when the rhythm of instruction is continuous with practice and application of skills. Long summer breaks may interrupt the flow of formal school learning leading some students to forget previous instruction. A review of the previous school work is generally required in the fall upon return…

  15. A New Peer Instruction Method for Teaching Practical Skills in the Health Sciences: An Evaluation of the "Learning Trail"

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    Dollman, James

    2005-01-01

    The "Learning Trail" is an innovative application of peer-mediated instruction designed to enhance student learning in large practical classes. The strategy specifically seeks to improve participants' attention to details of protocol that are often difficult to observe during teacher-centered demonstrations to large groups. Students…

  16. Evaluation: Test Construction and Use. An Instructional Model for Undergraduate Teacher Education in the RAFT Program at Mississippi State University.

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    Handley, Herbert M., Ed.

    This module developed by the Research Applications for Teaching (RAFT) project assists the preservice teacher in constructing test items to better measure the outcomes of instructional objectives. Student teachers are also assisted in the interpretation of results of a student's performance on a standardized test. Students also…

  17. When Language of Instruction and Language of Application Differ: Cognitive Costs of Bilingual Mathematics Learning

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    Saalbach, Henrik; Eckstein, Doris; Andri, Nicoletta; Hobi, Reto; Grabner, Roland H.

    2013-01-01

    Bilingual education programs implicitly assume that the acquired knowledge is represented in a language-independent way. This assumption, however, stands in strong contrast to research findings showing that information may be represented in a way closely tied to the specific language of instruction and learning. The present study aims to examine…

  18. Implementing Large-Scale Instructional Technology in Kenya: Changing Instructional Practice and Developing Accountability in a National Education System

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    Piper, Benjamin; Oyanga, Arbogast; Mejia, Jessica; Pouezevara, Sarah

    2017-01-01

    Previous large-scale education technology interventions have shown only modest impacts on student achievement. Building on results from an earlier randomized controlled trial of three different applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on primary education in Kenya, the Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity developed the…

  19. Using the ICOT Instrument to Improve Instructional Technology Usage in the ABE Classroom

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    Lentz, Brannon W.

    2011-01-01

    The International Society for Technology (ISTE) in Education promotes the use of a specific tool--the ISTE Classroom Observation Tool (ICOT)--to measure and improve the use of instructional technologies in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classrooms. The purpose of this article is to describe an application process for the use of the ICOT instrument…

  20. 26 CFR 1.6425-1 - Adjustment of overpayment of estimated income tax by corporation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... filed on Form 4466. The application shall be filled out in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, and all information required by the form and instructions must be furnished by the... director, or director of a service center, in whole or in part, no suit may be maintained in any court for...

  1. 26 CFR 1.6425-1 - Adjustment of overpayment of estimated income tax by corporation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... filed on Form 4466. The application shall be filled out in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, and all information required by the form and instructions must be furnished by the... director, or director of a service center, in whole or in part, no suit may be maintained in any court for...

  2. 26 CFR 1.6425-1 - Adjustment of overpayment of estimated income tax by corporation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... filed on Form 4466. The application shall be filled out in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, and all information required by the form and instructions must be furnished by the... director, or director of a service center, in whole or in part, no suit may be maintained in any court for...

  3. 26 CFR 1.6425-1 - Adjustment of overpayment of estimated income tax by corporation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... filed on Form 4466. The application shall be filled out in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, and all information required by the form and instructions must be furnished by the... director, or director of a service center, in whole or in part, no suit may be maintained in any court for...

  4. 26 CFR 1.6425-1 - Adjustment of overpayment of estimated income tax by corporation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... Form 4466. The application shall be filled out in accordance with the instructions accompanying the form, and all information required by the form and instructions must be furnished by the corporation... director, or director of a service center, in whole or in part, no suit may be maintained in any court for...

  5. 75 FR 66082 - Bishop Tungsten Development, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing...

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    2010-10-27

    ... turbine where the pressure would be reduced. The applicant proposes to interconnect with an existing 56... applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions...

  6. 8 CFR 212.17 - Applications for the exercise of discretion relating to U nonimmigrant status.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... his or her application for re-entry to the United States in accordance with the form instructions. (b... paragraph is intended to prevent an applicant from re-filing a request for a waiver of ground of...

  7. 8 CFR 212.17 - Applications for the exercise of discretion relating to U nonimmigrant status.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... his or her application for re-entry to the United States in accordance with the form instructions. (b... paragraph is intended to prevent an applicant from re-filing a request for a waiver of ground of...

  8. Simulation-based instruction of technical skills

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Towne, Douglas M.; Munro, Allen

    1991-01-01

    A rapid intelligent tutoring development system (RAPIDS) was developed to facilitate the production of interactive, real-time graphical device models for use in instructing the operation and maintenance of complex systems. The tools allowed subject matter experts to produce device models by creating instances of previously defined objects and positioning them in the emerging device model. These simulation authoring functions, as well as those associated with demonstrating procedures and functional effects on the completed model, required no previous programming experience or use of frame-based instructional languages. Three large simulations were developed in RAPIDS, each involving more than a dozen screen-sized sections. Seven small, single-view applications were developed to explore the range of applicability. Three workshops were conducted to train others in the use of the authoring tools. Participants learned to employ the authoring tools in three to four days and were able to produce small working device models on the fifth day.

  9. A remote instruction system empowered by tightly shared haptic sensation

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Nishino, Hiroaki; Yamaguchi, Akira; Kagawa, Tsuneo; Utsumiya, Kouichi

    2007-09-01

    We present a system to realize an on-line instruction environment among physically separated participants based on a multi-modal communication strategy. In addition to visual and acoustic information, commonly used communication modalities in network environments, our system provides a haptic channel to intuitively conveying partners' sense of touch. The human touch sensation, however, is very sensitive for delays and jitters in the networked virtual reality (NVR) systems. Therefore, a method to compensate for such negative factors needs to be provided. We show an NVR architecture to implement a basic framework that can be shared by various applications and effectively deals with the problems. We take a hybrid approach to implement both data consistency by client-server and scalability by peer-to-peer models. As an application system built on the proposed architecture, a remote instruction system targeted at teaching handwritten characters and line patterns on a Korea-Japan high-speed research network also is mentioned.

  10. An experimental comparative analyse between three low capacity PLCs

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Popa, G. N.; Diniş, C. M.; lagăr, A.; Popa, I.

    2017-01-01

    PLCs are used increasingly more often in industrial applications and beyond. PLCs from different companies involved different programming languages. Some of the PLCs can be programmed in all languages, while others do not. For three types of PLCs was made an application for a traffic light with priority. PLCs usually have a general and a special set of instructions that only some of these are found from a PLC to another. Programs were made with specific instruction set of respectively PLC. The programs were carried out in three languages. For a case study, it makes a comparative analysis between three programming languages.

  11. [Overdentures covering natural roots. The use of chlorhexidine gel].

    PubMed

    Hendrikx, M J; Kramer, J E; de Baat, C

    2000-03-01

    To prevent caries and periodontal disease in overdenture abutment teeth, daily application of chlorhexidine gel is recommended. In order to get insight into the use of the gel, 29 overdenture wearing patients were interviewed. In addition the patients were requested to show the use of the gel. It was concluded that at any time the patients were instructed about the use of the gel. Nevertheless, a majority of the patients did not use the gel daily and in accordance with the instructions given. Application of the gel in the abutment depressions of the overdenture appeared to be a heavy task.

  12. Volume, conservation and instruction: A classroom based solomon four group study of conflict

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Rowell, J. A.; Dawson, C. J.

    The research reported is an attempt to widen the applicability of Piagetian theory-based conflict methodology from individual situations to whole classes. A Solomon four group experimental design augmented by a delayed posttest, was used to provide a controlled framework for studying the effects of conflict instruction on Grade 8 students' ability to conserve volume of noncompressible matter, and to apply that knowledge to gas volume. The results, reported for individuals and groups, show the methodology can be effective, particularly when instruction is preceded by a pretest. Immediate posttest differences in knowledge of gas volume between spontaneous (pretest) conservers and instructed conservers of volume of noncompressible matter were no longer in evidence on the delayed posttest. This observation together with the effects of pretesting and of the instructional sequence are shown to have a consistent Piagetian interpretation. Practical implications are discussed.

  13. The equivalence of learning paths in early science instruction: effect of direct instruction and discovery learning.

    PubMed

    Klahr, David; Nigam, Milena

    2004-10-01

    In a study with 112 third- and fourth-grade children, we measured the relative effectiveness of discovery learning and direct instruction at two points in the learning process: (a) during the initial acquisition of the basic cognitive objective (a procedure for designing and interpreting simple, unconfounded experiments) and (b) during the subsequent transfer and application of this basic skill to more diffuse and authentic reasoning associated with the evaluation of science-fair posters. We found not only that many more children learned from direct instruction than from discovery learning, but also that when asked to make broader, richer scientific judgments, the many children who learned about experimental design from direct instruction performed as well as those few children who discovered the method on their own. These results challenge predictions derived from the presumed superiority of discovery approaches in teaching young children basic procedures for early scientific investigations.

  14. Using embedded computer-assisted instruction to teach science to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Smith, Bethany

    The need for promoting scientific literacy for all students has been the focus of recent education reform resulting in the rise of the Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics movement. For students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and intellectual disability, this need for scientific literacy is further complicated by the need for individualized instruction that is often required to teach new skills, especially when those skills are academic in nature. In order to address this need for specialized instruction, as well as scientific literacy, this study investigated the effects of embedded computer-assisted instruction to teach science terms and application of those terms to three middle school students with autism and intellectual disability. This study was implemented within an inclusive science classroom setting. A multiple probe across participants research design was used to examine the effectiveness of the intervention. Results of this study showed a functional relationship between the number of correct responses made during probe sessions and introduction of the intervention. Additionally, all three participants maintained the acquired science terms and applications over time and generalized these skills across materials and settings. The findings of this study suggest several implications for practice within inclusive settings and provide suggestions for future research investigating the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction to teach academic skills to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and intellectual disability.

  15. 15 CFR Appendix 1 to Part 960 - Filing Instructions and Information To Be Included in the Licensing Application

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ..., telephone number and citizenship(s) of (as applicable): (i) Applicant as well as any affiliates or... sensing space system license. Data provided regarding the applicant's proposed remote sensing space system... applicant's total indebtedness; (ix) A person upon who service of all documents may be made. (2) A...

  16. 15 CFR Appendix 1 to Part 960 - Filing Instructions and Information To Be Included in the Licensing Application

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ..., telephone number and citizenship(s) of (as applicable): (i) Applicant as well as any affiliates or... sensing space system license. Data provided regarding the applicant's proposed remote sensing space system... applicant's total indebtedness; (ix) A person upon who service of all documents may be made. (2) A...

  17. 15 CFR Appendix 1 to Part 960 - Filing Instructions and Information To Be Included in the Licensing Application

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ..., telephone number and citizenship(s) of (as applicable): (i) Applicant as well as any affiliates or... sensing space system license. Data provided regarding the applicant's proposed remote sensing space system... applicant's total indebtedness; (ix) A person upon who service of all documents may be made. (2) A...

  18. From Radio to X-rays--Some 'Real' Electrical Applications.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Freeman, J. C.

    1986-01-01

    Describes practical applications related to X-rays, ultra-violet radiation, light radiation, short-wave infra-red radiation, medium-wave infra-red radiation, long-wave infra-red radiation, microwave radiation, and radio frequency radiation. Suggests that these applications be used during instruction on electricity. (JN)

  19. Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hilgenberg, Gene; And Others

    This curriculum guide is intended to assist persons teaching a course in microcomputer applications in agriculture. (These applications are designed to be used on Apple IIe or TRS-80 microcomputers.) Addressed in the individual units of instruction are the following topics: microcomputer operating procedures; procedures for evaluating and…

  20. Power Impact of Loop Buffer Schemes for Biomedical Wireless Sensor Nodes

    PubMed Central

    Artes, Antonio; Ayala, Jose L.; Catthoor, Francky

    2012-01-01

    Instruction memory organisations are pointed out as one of the major sources of energy consumption in embedded systems. As these systems are characterised by restrictive resources and a low-energy budget, any enhancement in this component allows not only to decrease the energy consumption but also to have a better distribution of the energy budget throughout the system. Loop buffering is an effective scheme to reduce energy consumption in instruction memory organisations. In this paper, the loop buffer concept is applied in real-life embedded applications that are widely used in biomedical Wireless Sensor Nodes, to show which scheme of loop buffer is more suitable for applications with certain behaviour. Post-layout simulations demonstrate that a trade-off exists between the complexity of the loop buffer architecture and the energy savings of utilising it. Therefore, the use of loop buffer architectures in order to optimise the instruction memory organisation from the energy efficiency point of view should be evaluated carefully, taking into account two factors: (1) the percentage of the execution time of the application that is related to the execution of the loops, and (2) the distribution of the execution time percentage over each one of the loops that form the application. PMID:23202202

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