Graduate Research Papers

 

This collection contains Graduate Research Papers written by students in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education.

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Submissions from 2004

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Fluency Instruction in the Second-Grade Classroom, Kati L. Stephens Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Creating and using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first grade students, Kathryn Nicol Thompson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Writing as a New Component of English as a Second Language Programs For Young Russian Children, Elena Voronina Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Retrospective miscue analysis : a positive approach, Lisa Marlene Wright Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A Case Study of Organizational Change at Riverview Early Childhood Center, Jaclyn Yetmar Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The Evolution of Distance Education: Bridging the Gap between Teacher and Students, Theresa Zeigler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2003

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The motivating aspects of technology, Mary Ascher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Writing in a second grade math class, Tammy Bakken Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The role educational technology plays in student achievement and teacher preparation, Overton Howard Bean Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Parents as partners : the school-home connection, Jennifer Burkhart Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The fundamentals of a school web site, Jabari Cain Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Females and computer-mediated communication : new technologies, new challenges, Kelly Coleman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Designing online courses : reflections from the cyber trenches, Cherie Post Dargan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using computer software to enhance instruction of early literacy skills in the kindergarten classroom, Janann Dostal Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Enhancing student learning styles through the use of technology, Mark A. Dugger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Reading between the "signs", Sarah Durchenwald/Williamson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Motivating students with digital portfolios, Rochelle Christine Duwa Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Choosing quality multicultural literature for use in a general classroom, Jill M. Dykstra Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Developmental process and outcome of McKinley K-5 Elementary School "Portrait of America 2001-2002" multimedia CD-ROM, Cheryl Edwards Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Criticism of middle school curriculum integration : a review of the literature, Carrie Even Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Aligning technology and language arts standards, Catherine A. Feldmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Putting the best possible teacher in the classroom : through reflection and self-evaluation, Renee Fisher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Technology coordinators : the relationship between employment responsibilities and need for ongoing professional development, Mary C. Frese Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The use of electronic portfolios for preservice teachers, Kimberly Gobble-Sengstock Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The digital media lab at Bainbridge College, Neil L. Griffin Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Year One in the writing workshop : a step in the right direction, Michelle L. Grimm Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using Mindtools to build information literacy and promote critical thinking, Matthew J. Haan Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Combining science and reading materials to teach comprehension strategies, Melena Haskovec Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Literature response journals : successful implementation in a balanced literacy program, Michelle Heiserman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Morning message : bringing interactive writing to life in a kindergarten classroom, Kay M. Hoffman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Constructivism in online learning : a literature review, Zishan Hong Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Active learning techniques to teach Spanish vocabulary, Sara E. Janssen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Training : what is training, identifying the need for training, methods of training, and how can trainings effectiveness be evaluated?, Michael Johnson Jr. Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Best practices in reading instruction, Becky Jean Jones Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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A comparative analysis of early childhood education in Kenya and the United States of America : Kenya's social and economic constraints, Peter Kibet Koech Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective models as instructional designs to build student motivation in learning, Karla S. Lammers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Integrating technology into the classroom through online projects : a fairy tale unit, Luann K. Langel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The introduction of interactive multimedia DVD to the electronis media studies, Randal L. Lau Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Creating a successful online class in an alternative educational environment, Cathy L. Lewis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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How to teach the eight multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner in an elementary classroom, Sarah Lyle Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Differentiated instruction : does it work?, Michelle Maher Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Increasing transfer of training from learning to human performance in the corporate management work environment, Patrick G. McBride Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Laptop computers in the K-12 setting : the effect on instructional strategies and student learning, Sarah Merriam Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The benefits and liabilities of ability grouping in elementary school classrooms, Jill Miller Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using wordless picture books to stimulate fictional writing in first-grade students, Kathryn Nicol Morris Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Universal Design for Learning, Cindy Mudroch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Enhancing student achievement in the middle school mathematics classroom using computer-based instruction, Anne Nedved Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using computer-based instruction to strengthen student achievement in the middle school mathematics classroom, Anne Nedved Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The need for handheld computers in the classroom, Joseph Nichols Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Evaluating the effectiveness of technology on learning in K-12 education, M. Ann Nicholson Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The effect of year-round education on student achievement, Rebecca Okerlund Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Factors motivating children to read, Tanya Marie Ossman Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Developmental spelling instruction through word study, Elizabeth Ann Overstake Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Teachers and technology : encouraging teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum, Diane Roethler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Grade retention : its impact on students, Teresa Ann Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Best practices in teaching reading fluency in the elementary classroom, Tina Schneider Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Utilizing online literature circles to improve reading comprehension, Mark Schuldt Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Differentiating instruction using authentic, performance assessments and technology integration, Cynthia Seberg Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implications of Face-To-Face And Web-Based Asynchronous Staff Development Approaches, John D. Solis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using technology to provide more objective grading and compliance with "No Child Left Behind", Kevin Suhr Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Integrating Technology to Enhance Reading Comprehension, Ryan Thole Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The Role of the Literacy Coach: The Challenge of Change, Janet Bargmann Thompsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Minimizing the effects of the digital divide, Trevor Walker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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An effectiveness assessment of the Quicktionary reading pen for grades 3 through 6, Barbara K. Waugh Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Accelerated Reader and its impact on reading comprehension and lifelong literacy, Julie Whiston Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using technology to encourage critical thinking, Tracy Wilkins Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Orchestrating A Student's Reading Fluency in the Elementary Classroom, Sarah A. Yoder Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Best Practices in Balanced Early Literacy Instruction, Suzanne Yoder Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Copyright Policy and Enforcement in Higher Education: The Impact on Distance Education, Michelle Elizabeth Zilisch Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Submissions from 2002

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Helping families to capitalize on literacy in their homes, Paula K. Azinger Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Parents in education (PIE), Kathy L. Becker Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Middle school art and the Internet, John F. Bueltel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Using authentic learning to teach basic technology skills, Steven Burken Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Experiential learning in webcasting for peace through tourism, Courtlandt Butts Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Adult distance learners in distance education : a literature review, Yu Cao Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Vocabulary : a building block in reading, Lisa L. Capper Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Web publishing using MS Word, Christie Carlsen Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The role of invented spelling in early literacy, Nancy Carper Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Creating a user friendly website for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Black Hawk County, Kimberly M. Carter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Classroom success using online distance education : methods for maximizing the effectiveness of online distance education, Deborah Rae Crane Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Music and software piracy : issues and solutions for music teachers and media intensive educators, Chad Criswell Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The use of electronic technologies in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools' physical education programs, Nicholaus J. Daniel Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Improving after-school programs : a literature review, Harriet A. Davis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Retention in the new millennium, Pat Davison Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Meeting the needs of gifted primary readers, Lori K. DeBoer Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Developing a quality parent program for Dunkerton Preschool, Jolene Denner Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Effective bilingual practices for early childhood reading and language arts :/ a professional development seminar and model thematic unit for English-Spanish bilingual educators, Priscila Palomino de Piper Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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DVD technology for educational purposes, Donald J. Devore Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Evaluating the effectiveness of team-teaching involving general and special education teachers in early childhood programs, Lesley Janelle Ehlers Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Developing literacy through storybook reading events, Linda Eitmann Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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The constructivist-based approach : the better choice for learning, Consuella Eugene Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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When and how should keyboarding be taught in the elementary school?, Shannon Fleming Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Implementing student-led conferences, Allyson Forney Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Indivisible, with an education for all : differentiation strategies used in a multi-categorical classroom, Stephanie Elizabeth Francis Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Establishing literature circles in one middle school teacher's classroom, Kristin M. Englert Gehrke Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Retention in the primary grades, Joni Gunter Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Universal design for learning, Julie Hill Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Phonics or whole language : choosing the most effective approach to teach reading, Alisha Sue Jobe Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Specific problem solution and distant learning, David L. Kastler Open Access Graduate Research Paper

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Characteristics and concepts of Muslims as portrayed in children's fictional literature, Judy Diane Kingery Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)