Description
Topic:
The use of technology in the classroom and how that affects students’ learning outcomes. The use of technology in the classroom to improve student learning has been examined by many educators and scholars as it has become an increasingly important part of the modern educational system. In this research paper, I want to look at the many educational technology tools that are now available, as well as their advantages and drawbacks in terms of improving student learning results. Also, I will look into the elements such as how well technology is incorporated into the classroom. Finally, I also want to examine the advances in future educational technology and how they might affect the teaching and learning process.
You will need to complete 2 assignments: Evaluation Checklist and Topic Proposal Outline (Both attached below)
PART I: Evaluation Checklist
Description:
You will review an Internet source and evaluate the information you find for validity and reliability. Due to the large amount of information available on the Internet, some of which is inaccurate or biased, it is imperative that you use your critical thinking skills to determine which information is right or true.
Objectives:
Research topics using the Internet and library; evaluate Internet sources.
Explain and illustrate the steps in writing a research paper.
Instructions:
Choose a website to evaluate what you might consider using for research purposes and evaluate it using the attached document checklist: “Assignment 4.1”
PART II: Topic Proposal Outline
Description:
You will complete a proposal for your final research paper.
Objectives:
Research topics using the Internet and library; evaluate Internet sources.
Explain and illustrate the steps in writing a research paper.
Instructions:
Use the Topic Proposal Outline attached below
Complete the template on the last page including your topic, thesis statement, intended audience, and a least four sources.
The objective is not to present your view, but “to inform or educate the audience on a given topic” (The KU Handbook for Writers, 2008, p. 102).
Your informative essay might
explain something most readers don’t know
present the latest research on a topic
define a complex term
compare and contrast opposing viewpoints
analyze a cause-effect relationship
teach readers how to solve a problem or apply knowledge
For your proposal, you need to state your proposed topic, write a tentative thesis statement, detail your intended audience, and list four potential sources for your research. For your sources, you will need at least two periodicals, one of which will need to be a scholarly journal. One of your sources should be a current event article, sourced within the last two years. See the following example:
Proposed Topic: Substance Abuse
Tentative Thesis Statement: Substance abuse among US citizens has drastically increased due to the access to prescription and illicit drugs, the lack of support for individuals in physical and mental pain, and the push by big pharmaceutical companies to make a profit.
Intended Audience: United States citizens who are ill-informed about the substance abuse problems; Individuals and organizations who are currently dealing with substance abuse problems
Potential Sources:
Clemans-Cope, L., Lynch, V., Epstein, M., & Kenney, G. M. (2019). Opioid and substance use disorder and receipt of treatment among parents living with children in the United States, 2015-2017. Annals of Family Medicine, 17. Retrieved from http://www.annfammed.org/content/17/3/207.full (Link will open in this tab.)Speech Critique Assignment Guideline
These are important questions to ask yourself when assessing a presentation.
1. Is there a three part speech outline? (Past, Present and Future)
2. How did the speaker gain the attention of the audience?
3. How did the speaker relate the topic to the audience?
4. What was the thesis statement of the speech?
5. What were the main points? List them.
6. How well did the speaker use supporting material? Give examples.
7. Was the presentation focused? i.e. Did all arguments, stories, anecdotes relate back
to the primary objective?
8. Were examples or statistics provided to support the arguments?
9. Were metaphors and symbolism use to improve understanding?
10. Was the speech organized logically? Was it easy to follow?
11. Did the speaker bridge smoothly from one part of the presentation to the next?
12. Discuss the speaker’s conclusion. How well did s/he summarize the main theme?
Did the speaker review the major points? To what extent was the conclusion
creative?
13. Discuss the speaker’s use of language. Was it clear, concise, creative?
14. Discuss the speaker’s delivery (e.g. eye contact, gestures, vocal variety, etc.)
15. In what parts of the speech could the speaker have improved this presentation?
16. How can the audience use the information provided?
17. Describe a more prosperous future, one that can be realized if the audience is
persuaded to action.
18. What type of effect did this speech have on you?
19. Did you notice yourself reacting in non-verbal ways? Give examples.
20. What type of speech is this?
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