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    Benefits of technology for young children

    Can you help me to construct a discussion post in favor of using technology with young children; after viewing the webcast, 'Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs."

    PBS video The Watch List - The Medication of Foster Children

    Watch the PBS video The Watch List- The Medication of Foster Children (http://video.pbs.org/video/1726265493/). Discuss the alleged over-prescription of psychotropic medication to foster children outlined in the video. Support your conclusions with at least three sources in addition to the video. Address at least two of the foll

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Phases

    "Intrusive re-experiencing is a core symptom of PTSD" (Kleim, Ehring, & Elhers, 2012). A variety of therapies may be used to treat these symptoms. What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)? Discuss the eight phases in detail and provide details on how you could incorporate aspects of EMDR in a classroom setti

    Court Appointed Special Advocate: CASA

    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem programs are vital to juvenile court systems across the nation. Explore the CASA website (http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301295/k.BE9A/Home.htm) and identify ways in which court appointed special advocates and guardian ad litems support at-risk c

    DSM-5 TR: Bipolar Disorder

    Choose a diagnosis from the DSM-5 TR to research. Diagnosis include Schizophrenia, Bipolar , Major Depressive, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Phobia etc. In the project Include an introduction, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and what research has or will be done with the illness. This is a research paper and not a state of opi

    Relationship Between Sensation and Perception

    Sensation and perception are closely linked. What is the central distinction between the two? Provide two examples of perception and sensation and then an example of how sensation leads to perception. Please respond with a substational answer by citing the textbook as you see fit. Also comment on each post presented by each

    Montessori Approach: Classroom Environment Example

    Montessori approach: Developmental stages utilizing the text and at least one additional resource, please discuss specific values and beliefs of the teaching philosophy/approach you selected, and explain how these values and beliefs are reflected in the classroom environment design. Expand on how the classroom environment desi

    Psychomotor Domain Performance Gap Analysis

    Psychomotor Domain Performance Gap Analysis 1050-1400-word paper that examines the role of Bloom's performance model in identifying performance gaps for an activity in the psychomotor domain (e.g., juggling, playing a musical instrument, learning to play a sport, etc.). Identify each level in the psychomotor domain and pr

    MindMap: Validity and Reliability

    Please assist me in creating a mind map that represents the various types of validity, reliability and explain why they are important in learning and assessment.

    Quick and Decisive Reaction To a Poor Management Plan

    Please tell us about a time that you witnessed a manager respond quickly and decisively to the implementation of a poor improvement management plan. How can morale be monitored and assessed throughout the improvement process?

    Mongols - Good or Bad?

    The Mongols might be compared to a huge storm that caused huge damage, but they also cleared the way for some important new developments. Provide a brief summary of the impact of the Mongol conquests. What, in your opinion, were the two most negative and most positive things that came out of the Mongol conquests of the 13th and

    Resources Available for Nursing Studies

    Identify a potential research study example from any of these resources. Nursing research is a multi-faceted academic setting with myriad sources of information available for nurses to access. The primary sources available to nurses are: - Journals - Research Hospital Data Centers - Nursing Colleges / Universities - P

    Action Research vs. Traditional Reserach

    Compare and contrast the differences between action research and traditional (qualitative and quantitative) research. Please define action research and traditional research and describe appropriate uses for each. Also, please Include examples of how action research relates to a classroom or work environment.

    Examples of nursing research

    The research problem can be developed from many sources. What is a source of nursing research? Identify a potential research study example from that source. Please include reference. Thanks.

    Qualitative data collection concepts

    Qualitative data collection continues until saturation of the data is met. Describe the concept of saturation, and, using a qualitative study, give examples of how the author describes the concept. Please include references. Thank you.

    Minoan Civilization on Crete vs. Classical Age

    After reviewing the text and at least one of the linked primary sources, illustrate in your own words the key elements of populations living at the height of Minoan Civilization on Crete vs. Classical Age Athens in terms of gender, class, etc. How did the geography of these civilizations impact these populations? Based on your

    Characteristics to qualify something as change agents

    How do the factors that influence change relate to the selection of a change facilitator? Do some people possess a set of characteristics that qualify them as effective change agents in all situations? Why or why not?

    Significant Learning Cognitive Levels

    Bloom's Taxonomy includes cognitive levels that are arranged in a hierarchy. Dr. Fink also uses a taxonomy called the significant learning taxonomy which is more relational than of a hierarchy nature. Please read this article: Fink, L. D. (2003). What is significant learning? In Creating significant learning experiences. Ret

    Hammurabi's Code of Laws

    Hammurabi's Code of Laws is often described as an important new "technology" of rule because it established clear expectations of rights, obligations, and possible penalties for all Mesopotamians, thereby making delegation of ruling power easier while also providing people with the stability of knowing what was expected of them.

    Graphic Organizer

    Choose a graphic organizer from this website - http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ Create a graphic organizer, using a template or by creating your own by scratch, with the topic of promoting thinking skills online. Write a reflection of how the development of the graphic organizer promoted thinking skills for you, as indivi

    Effective Instructor/Facilitator

    Please assist with ideas for a paper about an effective instructor or facilitator you have had during a previous educational or training experience. Also included in the paper, the educational or training setting, two professional behaviors or characteristics that the teacher or facilitator exhibited and summarize why you think

    Cognitive Overloads and Audiences

    Considering cognitive overload, I sometimes get very concerned about the explanatory feedback I give to students. I wonder is this too much information and will their minds simply shut off? Corrective feedback and explanatory walk a fine line and I think they overlap. At the same time, explanatory feedback versus corrective has

    How Education Can Enhance Intelligence and Thinking

    Choose two of the factors that enhance intelligence and thinking. - environment - life choices - will/volition - life experiences - genes Defend how this factor is most important to enhance intelligence. Next, describe how you believe negative experiences with this factor may impact thinking and learning. Lastly ref

    problems around nursing

    Nursing research is used to study a dilemma or a problem in nursing. Examine a problem you have seen in nursing. Why should it be studied? Justify your rationale.

    Using Both Qualitative And Quantitative Research Methods

    The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with curre

    Supporting Second Language Learning

    Our classrooms are filled with students who come from diverse backgrounds. When we get to know our students and their families, we strengthen the home-school connection, which research has reported leads to increased student achievement. Using information gained the textbook readings and the required article, Can Preschool Child