In addition, computer science is a field derived from mathematics and physical science. ... Thus, students who do not have an abundant resource to learn computer science in high school may also unable to step into computer science field due to the challenge brought by the introductory computer science course. ... Also, students of color are lack of same racial mentors and role models who might understand their struggling in the computer science field. ... Underrepresentation of students of color in computer science field reflects some severe problems embedded in our education system. ... In o...

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Summerville divided the participants putting a few field dependent personalities's in the field independent group and vice versa. ... Due to individualized education that appears to steer at the field independent cognitive style, computers provide an educational vice to educate the people with the access. ... Many individuals and families have access to computers in the home and outside the home to help generate progress of field independent cognitive styles. ... A child that is field independent has limited resources inside the home whether it is for research studies or having the in...

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A friend of mine took computer engineering and computer science classes in grade 11 and 12. ... He enjoyed learning about computers and programming, he will soon be going to the University of Waterloo for electrical engineering since he got an early acceptance. ... Schools provide endless amount of courses in so many fields, we just have to take them and see what we akin to and excel in it. ... Learning allows us to explore the unknown which can ignite a passion within us to seek a particular field which we might be really good in. ...

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This levels the playing field for all people because access is not an issue for nearly anyone living in a city or town across America. ... The children in the poor schools had never even been on a computer while children the same age in wealthy school districts had extensive knowledge on how to operate a computer. I know how these kids feel and I do know how to use a computer. ... I felt lost and I have my own computer and use it often. ... The government needs to make it a priority to teach students how to use a computer. ...

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It is a very tough field to get into but it can be very fun and rewarding at the same time. ... Vocational education teachers instruct and train students to work in a wide variety of fields, for example, auto repairing, business, communications, and many more. ... Use of computer resources, exposes students to experiences and it also promotes interactive learning. ... Computers are used in other classroom activities as well, from helping students solve math problems to learning English or Spanish as a second language. Teachers also may use computers to record grades and perform other adminis...

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Computers have changed the way we work, regardless of profession. ... Computers play a vital role in every field. ... Considering the use of computer technology is almost every aspect of life, it is important for everyone to have at least the basic knowledge of using computers. However, with all these benefits of learning how to use a computer and allowing students to use these computers as a beneficial aid in their schoolwork, there are some drawbacks. ... Computer technology has made the dream of distance learning a reality. ...

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A college education gives a student specialized training in a professional field. ... Such needs as, computer, books, and clothing. ... Reading, Writing, Math, and computer skills will be very useful for graduate school With not yet chosen a profession in what I seek as my life goal. ... I will be able to put my specialized training in a professional field. ...

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A college education gives a student specialized training in a professional field. ... Such needs as, computer, books, and clothing. ... Reading, Writing, Math, and computer skills will be very useful for graduate school With not yet chosen a profession in what I seek as my life goal. ... I will be able to put my specialized training in a professional field. ...

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To begin with, it is obvious that the progress made in every field of study over the past thousand years is marvelous, but the methods of testing a person's knowledge and ability remain as primitive as ever they were. ... After all, the principle of education is not about making robots or computers out of students. Instead, education should bring up new generations that are creative masters of robots and computers. ...

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The Internet has been changing our way of living since it connected two individual computers. Nowadays we can order a commodity through e-business just by means of clicking a tiny mouse slightly. Meanwhile, the more convenient and much faster mail "Email helps us be informed by the latest happenings...

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The introduction of computers to the modern workplace has changed not only the way work is conducted but also the pace by which business moves. ... In the case of technology or the computer world, adapting to change is necessary. ... The computer itself has evolved from being a tool to an essential business item. The technology standard has shifted to a point where being proficient with the operation of a computer is a necessity, and does not provide an advantage over the rest of the playing field. ...

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Furthermore, K-12 is a program focused on training students to be skilled in their preferred field whether in engineering, ICT, technical vocational courses, or entrepreneurship. ... For the ICT alone, the Manila Times reported that there is a ratio of 1 computer for every 128 students. This does not even cover the schools that have only one computer for the entire school, and yet we expect to develop globally-competitive ready-to-work graduates! ...

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Cell phones are not just for calling and texting, but mini-computers with access to information and technology to write documents, reports and even print. ... In terms of Lake Lure Classical academy, students are not issued individual computers but only a school set which has to be shared other classrooms. ... Cell phones are permitted on field trips and athletic travel events that will arrive back on campus after the end of the school day. ...

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What about the students who are interested in computer programming, engineering, construction, mechanics, designing and building motorcycles, graphic design? ... These students will not be hurt by exposure to the "classics," but wouldn't it be more practical to also allow them the opportunity to learn the skills they will need in the career field of their choice? ... Students would receive both the theory behind the practices in place as well as practical training in a field they are interested in for immediate future employment. ...

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The instructor needs to support and defend their program by publicizing their program by using written assessments to share how the students are graded (the assessment, not student's scores on them), do field trips and after school physical education programs for students and/or their parents, and send home weekly or monthly newsletters to tell everyone what is going on in their program. ... By using heart rate monitors, pedometers, and computer programs the students can learn about a healthy lifestyle, and what they are doing and can improve on and do to reach the level and mind set...

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The size of a school is made out to be one of the most important issues in the field of education, but the size of the school should not matter, the quality of the education the students are getting while they are in the classrooms is the most important issue dealing with education. ... If anything the community cared less about our school and more about the public recreational fields in our town. ... The different teachers can also show them what their field of work is like to see if the student is interested in pursuing a career in the field. ... Besides having to pay teachers and a staff...

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My learning style type is part of the reason I excel working in the accounting field. ... I am currently seeking to switch from accounting into the IT field because of my interest in computers, the internet and e-commerce. The potential for this career field is rapidly growing, an April 2001 report from the Information Technology Association of America, Arlington, Va., indicated that the number of unfilled IT jobs exceeded 425 000. ...

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They have a whole field that they can look at and see what is right for them. ... The oldest one, Tony, was a computer engineer and throughout his college life never had an internship. ... This shows that even though he had a degree in computer engineer, college taught him nothing about how to succeed in the world of work. ...

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The chapter described how learning sciences perspective has developed from the behaviourist models into the emergence of interdisciplinary field of cognitive sciences to the rise of computer technology as a platform to help children learn. ...

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Distance Learning is a new way of learning and study. Distance education takes place when a teacher and students are separated by physical distance and technology. From their home, people can study and get a whole degree through a computer. Also, the students receive the same education as in a co...

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Instead, our computers will simply take dictation from us. ... The students who graduate from these institutions often earn enormous salaries immediately following their graduation and they are generally viewed as being successful and knowledgeable people in their respective fields, but they are not considered to be highly educated. ...

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Standardized test was not always graded by a computer system in fact, they were actually classified manually by hand at first, as far as 1936 when the initial auto electric test scanner was created and named the IBM 805 it was programmed to recognize dark bubble marks that were filled in by a No.2 pencil. ... These tests are used throughout the education field to determine the achievements of students such as medical, army and civil service, etc. With the SAT which covers mathematics and vocabulary and the ACT that wraps up science and supplementary subjects these are two college prep test th...

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Instead of going to college some students could be saving their money to start their own business like Michael Dell started his own computer company using his company and families loans to expand. ... Even if students do go to college, most people don't get a job in their field. ... I say no because just like in high school students probably won't use anything they learned in college in the work field only thing that they will probably use is their communication skills to interact with others in the workplace. ...

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Thru the time I have been going to school I think most of what I have learned was thru a traditional way, the only time I can think other wise is when I went in field trips, or when I was in a lab where I experienced things and how they are related to each other. ... I for example took a class last semester about computer programming, and I had to write a program from scratch, but with the help of the teacher it was easy. ...

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