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Pereira, Audrey S.; Wahi, Monika M. – Online Learning, 2021
Research has established that "cognitive rehearsal," (CR) or the visualization of application of a behavioral response to a situation, can increase self-efficacy through vicarious experience, but is challenging to induce online. Online higher education curricula can include collaborative game-based learning (GBL) in the form or…
Descriptors: Role Playing, Game Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, Online Courses
Anderson, Cynthia M.; Iovannone, Rose; Smith, Tristram; Levato, Lynne; Martin, Ryan; Brenna, Cavanaugh; Hochheimer, Sam; Wang, Hongyue; Iadarola, Suzannah – Grantee Submission, 2020
To date there are no evidence-based comprehensive interventions for use in school settings. There are numerous barriers to delivery of high-quality interventions in schools that have limited the transfer of research-based interventions to school settings. "Modular Approach to Autism Programing for Schools (MAAPS)" is a framework for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Learning Modules
Yang, Xinmiao; Hartman, Mark R.; Harrington, Kristin T.; Etson, Candice M.; Fierman, Matthew B.; Slonim, Donna K.; Walt, David R. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2017
With the development of new sequencing and bioinformatics technologies, concepts relating to personal genomics play an increasingly important role in our society. To promote interest and understanding of sequencing and bioinformatics in the high school classroom, we developed and implemented a laboratory-based teaching module called "The…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, High School Students, Genetics
Tsao, Ariel; Park, Sang E. – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2016
The purpose of the pilot study was to investigate whether an interactive online module improved third-year dental students' radiographic caries diagnosis abilities and conceptual understanding. Third year dental students were given online tutoring modules and assessed afterward to determine whether their diagnostic skills improved, whether they…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Clinical Diagnosis, Dental Health, Dental Evaluation
Sanders, Nathan E.; Faesi, Chris; Goodman, Alyssa A. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2014
Educational technology has attained significant importance as a mechanism for supporting experiential learning of science concepts. However, the growth of this mechanism is limited by the significant time and technical expertise needed to develop such products, particularly in specialized fields of science. We sought to test whether interactive,…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computer Software, Learning Modules, Instructional Innovation
Moll, Mark; Bordeaux, Janice; Kavraki, Lydia E. – Computer Science Education, 2013
Motion planning is a core problem in robotics concerned with finding feasible paths for a given robot. Motion planning algorithms perform a search in the high-dimensional continuous space of robot configurations and exemplify many of the core algorithmic concepts of search algorithms and associated data structures. Motion planning algorithms can…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Active Learning, Student Projects, Robotics
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2015
Superintendents and principals can have a positive and decisive impact on student achievement and higher graduation rates. Their essential leadership can illuminate the path to excellence for faculty and students. In upgrading curriculum and instruction, school leaders need to keep abreast of practices proven effective in other districts and…
Descriptors: High Schools, Best Practices, High Achievement, Graduation Rate
Fulton, Mary; Gianneschi, Matt; Blanco, Cheryl; DeMaria, Paolo – Education Commission of the States, 2014
The Developmental Strategies for College Readiness and Success Resource Guide was produced by the Education Commission of the States and the Southern Regional Education Board for the "Countdown to 2015: Developmental Strategies to Advance Readiness in the Common Core Era" convening held April 21-23, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Success, Developmental Studies Programs, Guides
Emmons, Karen M.; Geller, Alan C.; Viswanath, Vish; Rutsch, Linda; Zwirn, Jodie; Gorham, Sue; Puleo, Elaine – Journal of School Nursing, 2008
Skin cancer is highly preventable, but clearly there is a critical need to focus on better ways to disseminate information about known skin cancer prevention. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SunWise Program is one channel for reaching children, teachers, and school nurses. In a pilot study designed to increase adoption of…
Descriptors: Intervention, School Nurses, Cancer, Technical Assistance
Swartz, Janet P. – 1989
A study obtained information about implementation and impact of competency-based vocational education (CBVE) in Massachusetts secondary schools. Information was collected from teachers, administrators, Division of Occupational Education staff, the State Leadership Team, and staff at the Massachusetts Vocational Curriculum Resource Center. Findings…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Competency Based Education, Learning Modules, Program Evaluation
Raelin, Joseph A.; Raelin, Jonathan D. – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2006
In this account of practice, the authors introduce a variant of classic action learning, called developmental action learning (DAL). The DAL model, derived from cognitive development theory, introduces conventional learning modules prior to the more intensive set experience. It also calls for facilitation designed to help participants, selected…
Descriptors: Institutional Cooperation, Experiential Learning, Learning Modules, Organizational Development
McKinnon, Cole Marie – 2001
In an effort to conform to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) staff development requirement regarding elder abuse, a learning module was developed. It was designed to be administered to an individual caregiver for the purpose of self-study or to small groups of caregivers using the lecture-discussion format. Following the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Allied Health Occupations Education, Attendants