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Educational Data Mining: An Application of a Predictive Model of Online Student Enrollment Decisions
Direct linkCody Gene Singer – ProQuest LLC, 2023
College and university enrollment has decreased nationwide every year for more than a decade as educational consumers increasingly question the value of higher education and discover alternatives to the traditional university system. Enrollment professionals seeking growth are tasked to develop and implement innovative solutions to address…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Predictor Variables, Electronic Learning, Enrollment
Lopez Flores, Emily – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Research has been conducted to identify and analyze how schools are determining that the activities of their Professional Learning Community (PLC) are directly tied to student achievement as there is currently a gap in the existing literature with regards to this topic. For the purpose of this study, a "successful" PLC was defined as one…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Meta Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Professional Development
Sanders, Deborah – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Professional development is a recognized approach to improving the quality of instruction in schools. The goal of professional development is to increase teachers' knowledge and improve their practices, which lead to enhanced student learning. The problem with providing staff development is the high cost incurred by presenters' fees, and…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Professional Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Practices
Yelich Biniecki, Susan – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this interpretive qualitative research study was to explore how adult learners perceive they construct knowledge in connection to their participation in educational outreach programs, encompassing a continuum of formal, non-formal, and informal learning experiences. The study context involved three world affairs outreach education…
Descriptors: Expertise, Qualitative Research, Outreach Programs, Access to Information
Aurilio, Suzanne – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study took place in the online 3D virtual world Second Life[R], a recreational environment designed for world-building and socializing, and intended for individuals 18 years old and older. It described learning from the perspective of Second Life[R] Residents and focused on their world-building activities. As a virtual ethnographer, my avatar…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Open Education, Educational Research, Adult Learning
Ulrich, Jana Wellman – ProQuest LLC, 2009
A growing number of demographically diverse, globally-conscious students demand instant access and flexibility when it comes to formal learning. Institutions of higher education are hard pressed to respond, and often cling to old delivery methods and pedagogy. Learner-directed use of Web 2.0 applications to locate, organize, and evidence…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Structural Equation Models, Colleges, Online Courses
