Noting that emergent literacy and technology are new educational fields that are just beginning to develop, a study explored the connection between emergent writing and technology by examining the effects on kindergarten children learning to write using a microcomputer. A group of kindergarten students attending North Star Elementary in Nikiski,…

A study investigated whether student non-comprehension strategy use would vary according to learning environment by looking at the tutoring session--a more intimate learning situation than the classroom. Through collection and analysis of five tape-recorded tutoring sessions, results indicated that the eight undergraduate students were more likely…

A study investigated the effects on second graders' writing due to their participation in an electronic mail letter exchange. Subjects were 14 second-grade students who participated in a project on Virginia's Public Education Network, where they corresponded with a person in the character of Winnie-the-Pooh. A pre-test/posttest design was used in…

The demonstration of a simple viscosity experiment for high school classes was conducted and assessed. The purpose of the demonstration was to elicit the interest of high school juniors and seniors in the field of chemical engineering. The demonstration consisted of a discussion on both engineering and the concept of viscosity as well as a…

The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is a comprehensive youth health risk and resilience data collection service for local education agencies (LEAs) sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). It is an easily customized, comprehensive self-report youth survey for grades 5-12. It assesses all major areas of health-related risk…

This document is the program evaluation of the associate of Arts Degree in Holmes Community College (Mississippi) that was completed in 2001. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools mandate the evaluation so that all colleges have the opportunity to evaluate themselves and use the results of the evaluation to improve instruction. The…

This report summarizes findings from the Learner, Parent, and Public Satisfaction Survey, Alberta, Canada, a set of four surveys conducted annually to provide feedback form parents, learners, and the public regarding their perceptions of Alberta's learning system. Responses were received from 800 parents of severe special needs children, 818…

This study investigated the mental health needs of New York City (NYC) public school students 6 months after the September 11, 2001 attack. A needs assessment survey was conducted on 8,266 students in grades 4-12 from 94 schools in the Ground Zero area, other presumed high risk areas, and the remainder of NYC. The survey assessed such factors as…

The higher education literature is replete with analyses of survey data that attempt to promote insight into various college student characteristics, behaviors, and value orientations. Many studies have been conducted to understand or estimate students' short-term activities and chances for personal and academic success, but less effort has been…

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) annually collects information about key aspects of the undergraduate experience that college and universities can use to improve student learning. The NSSE asks students questions about their campus experiences, focusing on five clusters of activities shown by research to be linked to desired…

This book investigates the forces shaping the development of education systems in Bosnia and the impact those historical forces may, or may not, have on the condition of secondary education in Bosnia today. Initial chapters offer historical background about educational development in the Balkans and in Bosnia. The volume outlines the accumulative…

This report provides the results of a standardized survey of student opinions and satisfaction at Rogue Community College (RCC) (Oregon). In the spring of 2000, the Student Opinion Survey was conducted among students at both the Redwood Campus (RWC) in Grants Pass and the Riverside Campus (RVC) in Medford. Results include: (1) students at both…

Increasing concerns have been expressed about the differences between the achievements of boys and girls, especially in terms of literacy. This account of an action research project by a teacher-librarian explores the reading habits of a sample of boys and girls in S1 and S2 in a Scottish secondary school, and describes how the findings led to the…

This document describes a survey of students from 23 different asynchronous (distance education) classes at Monroe Community College (New York). The eleven questions, and answers, included: (1) On what day do you most often log on to do your assignments? (Sunday had the highest percentage of 19%); (2) At what hours of the day do you do your online…

This graduate follow-up survey is conducted annually to gather data regarding the activities and perceptions of students approximately six months after their graduation from Wisconsin's Technical Colleges. The primary objectives of the survey are to determine the extent to which graduates' current activities are related to the graduates'…