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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Technology skills"”.
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Information and Communication Technology Skills Dynamics in Mozambique
… current state of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Mozambique is inadequate in terms of education, skills, infrastructure, government support, language, and culture. There is poor education available at all levels, and there is a lack of basic ICT skills countrywide. Language and …
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Deconstructing the age-diverse workforce mosaic : bridging the multigenerational technology skills gap
… and the barriers to developing problem-solving skills in technology-rich environments (PS-TREs). With four primary generational cohorts—baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z—coexisting in the workplace at present, organizations must navigate a complex landscape of differing …
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The translation of media technology skills to community mobilization in youth programs
… play a great role in the development of media technology as a community-building tool. This study proposes that a key way to bring youth into community mobilization efforts is through their interest in media and their deftness in learning how to use media tools. The combination of youth and …
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An Exploration of Emotional Intelligence and Technology Skills Among Students ata Midwestern University
… relationship between emotional intelligence and technology proficiency among undergraduate pre-service teachers enrolled in a teacher preparation technology course. The study seeks to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between two important educational elements (emotional …
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Elementary School Administrator Technology Skills And Their Impact On Teacher Technology Integration Competencies
… was to examine the relationships between the technology competencies of elementary school administrators and the technology integration competencies of teachers under their leadership. This study examined data from Phases V and VI, which were the last year and the year following the end of the …
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The Assistive Technology Skills, Knowledge, and Professional Development Needs of Special Educators in Southwestern Virginia
… for the successful implementation of assistive technology devices, skills and knowledge, and need for professional development. A self reporting questionnaire was designed to collect data. The questionnaire was mailed to 1164 special educators in southwestern Virginia. Educators reported that …
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The Design, Development and Evaluation of a Problem-based Learning Module: Implications for Teaching Digital Technology Skills to Middle School Students
… is one such method believed to encourage the skills students need to succeed. The purpose of this study is to outline the implications for using this approach to teach digital technology skills. Through this developmental study, a learning module was designed and developed for instruction in …
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The transfer of oil and gas technology skills to the conceptual design and development of a novel low cost modular Tidal Energy Conversion deployment system.
This thesis outlines the use of a new design of Tidal Energy Conversion device which has application in near shore shallow water. The design is applicable for use by coastal communities, either to generate revenue through power sales or just a stand alone system to generate off grid electricity. …
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The Effect of Design Teams on Preservice Teachers' Technology Integration
… teams on preservice teachers' attitudes toward technology, their technology skills, and their Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). In a design teams approach, participants work in collaborative teams to design solutions to solve real-world problems. This quasi-experimental study …
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Slide to Unlock: Creating a Technology-Integrated Environment for Our Students
… to support teachers in capitalizing on students’ technology skills, experiences, and preferences to offer enhanced teaching and learning experiences in school. Using a framework developed by Wagner et al. (2006), technology integration is systemically examined in terms of “4 Cs:” context, culture, …
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Implementing Bring Your Own Device and the Paperless Classroom: A Change Leadership Project
… of industrial certification standards for technology integrated into the core curriculum at a public middle school (grades 6-8) during the 2014-2015 school year. Technology skills became a part of students’ daily learning opportunities. An eSTEAM Academy provided interested students and …
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Attitudes of employers and high school teachers toward skills needed for the workplace
… about the importance and use of competencies and skills needed by high school graduates to be effective in the workplace of the future; determine points of agreement between the two stakeholders; and use findings to generate new philosophies of curriculum and instructional strategies at Walled …
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Enhancing Education Through Technology: Prinicpal Leadership For Technology Integration In Schools
… to acquire understanding of, and proficiency in, technology skills and integration to be effective instructional leaders. As issues concerning the lack of systemic change in school reform and technology integration persist, little research has been published concerning the extent to which …
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Gamifying Higher Education for Generation Alpha: Aligning Cognitive Behavioral Needs with Business Value through a Human-Centered Approach
… needs, including socialization and communication skills, creativity and innovation, digital literacy and technology skills, emotional intelligence and resilience, and cultural competency and global awareness. Gamification is posited as a potential strategy for engaging and motivating Generation …
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Innovative Workforce Plan: Recently Graduated Nurses as Super Users for EHR Implementation in a Multi-Hospital Organization
… the required super user workforce leveraged the technology skills of novice nurses registered nurses as trainers of experienced nurses in five hospitals. The novel workforce migrated from hospital to hospital, thereby reducing the number of experienced nurses reassigned to super user duties in …
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From education to employment: Investigating postgraduate employment outcomes of international students in the ICT sector of New Zealand
… in New Zealand's information and communication technology sector against the backdrop of ongoing technology skills shortages and the sector's pivotal economic contributions. Adopting a mixed-methods approach to triangulate quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from …
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Open Source Micro Diplomas: New Credentials for New Learning
… analytic reasoning, and written communication skills—is unaffordable and unattainable for most Americans. Only about a third of citizens aged 25 and over have achieved a baccalaureate degree or better. Two-thirds are left behind in precarious jobs that pay substantially less and that are losing …
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“I feel like I lost myself”: An Examination of Teachers’ Lived Experiences During The COVID-19 Pandemic
… such as improved work-life balance and enhanced technology skills. The findings also highlight differences between elementary and secondary school teachers, particularly in implementing safety measures, and how these varied based on years of teaching experience. Elementary school teachers faced …
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The Evolution of Pre-Service Teachers TPACK After Completing an Undergraduate Technology Integration Course
<p>The steady momentum of emerging technology tools continues to impact the educational environment, generating dramatic changes over the past five years (Spalding, 2016). According to the 2016 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP), educational institutions that prepare educators often fail …
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Exploring factors affecting the success of women entrepreneurship in Namibia: The case of women entrepreneurs in Windhoek
… gender stereotyping of women, lack of marketing skills, lack of government support, lack of knowledge, and lack of capital, among others. The study concluded that human capital, marketing, technology and speed with which to the market are the major factors behind the success of women …
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