Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by the way things work the way they do. From the simplest of video games, that I played with in the pre-school ages, to today's more advanced computers and computer systems, these have always amazed me. As I look forward to furthering my educ...

Electronic Databases and NetworkingAn electronic database is information stored so that it can be retrieved from a computer terminal. Rubin, Rubin, and Piele (1996), compilers of research sources, point out, "A researcher who is reluctant to use computers to find information or who does not know how...

During the 1980's, a public school system established to serve a large military population created a distance learning program. The goal of this program was to increase curricular options for students and provide opportunities for students who were experiencing scheduling conflicts in high scho...

The Positive Effects of the Internet The Internet has come a very long way in the past 50 years. New innovations such as integrated software and hardware has changed the way that people view and obtain information today. Millions of people worldwide are using the Internet to share information, m...

In today's global network it is critical texts remain sensitive to the ethnic, cultural and diverse people that gain knowledge from classroom learning. The decision to remove certain terms and pictures from the textbook series used in classrooms was made in an effort to promote objective learning in...

Cyber-bullying has been a problem for a very long time. Due to the development of our technology today, cyber-bullying has become one of the most difficult issues to resolve in our society. Since cyber-bullying issues are more likely to happen at schools, social networking, and mobile phones; Teache...

Take regular courses or take internet courses? A decade ago, schooling still meant that the students sat in a classroom while listening to the teacher¡¯s lectures. Now, we have another choice, which means the internet courses. We can listen to the lectures on line while sitting on the comfortab...

The voucher system, first introduced by Milton Friedman in 1960, is an example of capitalistic idealism: the state has a responsibility to provide solid education, it philosophizes, but not to monopolize the institution. The system suggests an end to public schooling with no deduction in tax dolla...

Homophobia is a problem in public school systems, denying homosexual students a safe learning environment. Everyday a student is discriminated against because of his sexual orientation. Gay, lesbian and bisexual students are being verbally, physically, and academically abused. Homophobia is takin...

Dear North Carolina Residents: In Georgia, there is a program going on that helps out the student immensely. The Georgia State Lottery is used as a device to send hard-working students to college for free. Since the start of the lottery, over 488,00 kids have gone to college on the HOPE sch...

Statement of the Problem Current statistics in the education marketplace show that a number of shifts are occurring. The president's "No Child will be Left Behind" act has demanded that schools raise their academic success rates, and lower the measured illiteracy and drop out rates in schools ...

When a student walks through the halls of a high school, they see light filled walls lined with lockers. Recently, these blank walls have given way to for-profit advertisements in cash-starved schools. Driven by the need to pay outside pensions, Americans are now debating whether ads should be place...

Unexpected things are almost expected in this day and age. Many times you cannot prepare yourself for what's going to happen in your every day occurrences. Sometimes it's a struggle; sometime it can be exciting and sometimes you really don't know what to think. Surprises are apart ...

The inclusion of disabled individuals in the general social, educational and occupational contexts which are welcoming to mainstream populations is a goal which appears to parallel the progressive orientation of our culture. Modern education shows evidence of the trend toward change, facilitating t...

Education is an important part of society because so many employers require a solid education before an applicant is considered for a job. For 13 years, children are taught how to read, write, do math, speak a different language, use a computer, and much more. Therefore, parents are faced with the q...

Working in High School My senior year I participated in a very popular early release program called CBE. It was a work study program that seniors could participate in so they could leave after our fourth period class. Our teacher would visit us at our job and in class she would teach us skills tha...

Journal Entry #1Chapter 1English 101Chapter one talks about the different types of writing used in everyday life. There are several types of writing that are commonly used every day. Shopping lists, during work, and during school are several examples. Of course there are too many types that are com...

Education TodayEducation today isn't quiet what I would like it to be; although it is improving if I was in power I think I would make a few changes. In high school there are certain classes that are mandatory for an individual to graduate history, chemistry and biology are a couple. Now for an indi...

LEARNING/CONTENT STANDARDSThe word standard represents a specific idea of what teachers expect a student to recall, understand or demonstrate down the road. When teachers can assess how close a student comes to the standards, they know where to adjust or where to focus their attention.Each state se...

Vocational-Agriculture Education Harold B. Swanson said, "Farming in the future will be different." This is due to the many agriculture careers that involve farming. In my extensive research I have come across the many facts which have led me to believe this quote is true. The are c...

The importance of Economics courses in the course of undergraduate studiesfrequently appears when problems and issues are encountered within thenational economic status, or sometimes, even during own financialdifficulties. William Becker, in his Teaching Economics in the 21stCentury, indicates Sieg...

Why was King Alfred concerned with literacy and learning?It is clear that literacy and learning played an important role in the life of King Alfred. In his biography of the king, Asser tells us that from an early age Alfred showed an aptitude for book learning which was encouraged by his mother. The...

Students, teachers and administrators everywhere are hearing about the topic of class size reduction and it's benefits versus the costly measures that are being taken in order to implement this movement in education. Research has indicated that people agree with the idea that small educational sett...

"One nation under God." These are the very words that our country was built around. Yet everyday at school there are constant reminders of restraints put on God. People say that there is no law against religion among students and that kids can pray whenever they want. This isn't enough. It breaks my...

Speech Topic: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, CPRSpeech Title: Breath of LifeCategory: Questions of PolicyOrganizational Pattern: Monroes Motivated SequenceGeneral Purpose Statement: To persuade. Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience that we should have a nationwide program to teach CP...