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Chou, Chientzu Candace; Block, Lanise; Jesness, Renee – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
This study examines the impact of iPad integration on teaching and learning activities in a large school district in Midwest United States. Forty social studies classrooms received iPad carts to engage students in learning. Teachers received professional development opportunities in the forms of workshops, conferences, one-to-one coaching, and…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Social Studies, Faculty Development
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Folami, Florence; Adeoye, Blessing F. – African Higher Education Review, 2012
While the leading edge between nursing and information provides an opportunity to expand the limitations of nursing knowledge and practice and creates new leadership roles for nurses, it also requires special competencies for safe and effective nursing practice. This study, therefore, assesses informatics competencies and examines the pedagogic…
Descriptors: Nursing Students, Information Technology, Student Needs, Competence
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Ray, Charles M.; Sormunen, Carolee; Harris, Thomas M. – Office Systems Research Journal, 1999
A survey of 62 business-communication students compared the attitudes of men and women about (1) the value of technology in making users more productive; (2) the impact of computers on people and their work environment; and (3) the relative comfort of men and women when using computers. Results indicated that women were more positive on all three…
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Productivity
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1998
This publication defines academic standards and describes the development, adoption, and use of Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards, as well benefits of academic standards and application of the standards across the curriculum. The five categories that applications fall into include: (1) application of the basics; (2) ability to think; (3) skill…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Communication Skills, Community Involvement