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Doing Great Research
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This resource helps to teach the fundamentals of the research process by following a student as he grapples with the difficulties of independent learning through a research project. He discovers along the way that research is more of a creative adventure than just a classroom chore. With help from friends and teachers he learns to identify his topic, create concept maps and find a rich range of resources. He also discovers some trusted techniques in recording his information and in bringing it all together in a presentation plan.
This resource helps to teach the fundamentals of the research process by following a student as h...
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e-Pirates of the Digital Age
Copyright issues in software and music
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This program will analyse a variety of contemporary issues which are related to the use of ICT in society ? focusing specifically on piracy and copyright of computer-related media, including software, games and music. New technology has had an incredible impact on the way people use information. Some of the issues facing our society are not yet covered by government policy and conflict with each other very often arises. Ethical and legal issues are not always in sync with each other and are very often quite difficult to police
This program will analyse a variety of contemporary issues which are related to the use of ICT in...
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Google It
Research on the Internet
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Google transformed the way that users access information on the web. It ousted the categorized portal approach and allowed information to be found by key word search, quickly and comprehensively. However, there are a number of significant issues related to the modern search methodology, including the validity of content, the relevance, and how the results are ranked. With the emergence of Web2.0, the supremacy of the search engine as the Start page of the Internet may be numbered. Until the next big thing comes along, though, it is essential that those who are researching via the Internet understand the limitations of the tools they are using.
Google transformed the way that users access information on the web. It ousted the categorized po...
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Info Seeker: Methods for Successful Research
Research Skills Series One
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The program covers five sections - deciding on a topic, breaking down the elephant (narrowing down a broad topic), collecting data, analysing data and writing a report.
The program covers five sections - deciding on a topic, breaking down the elephant (narrowing dow...
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Information Overload
Classroom Issues
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There's no doubt that technology has brought the world into every young person's life. After all, you can find out pretty much anything in less than a second on the internet and it's never been easier to communicate instantly with anyone anywhere in the world from wherever you are. But some people ask, does that necessarily mean that young people today have got anything interesting to say? And can they spell it anyway? This program will ignite fierce debate as to whether information and communications technology is actually helping or hampering our basic numeric skills, verbal communication and literacy development. With expert opinions, student vox pops, statistics and historical references presented for debate and discussion, this program poses the question: how do we best harness the incredible power of ICT for quality educational outcomes?
There's no doubt that technology has brought the world into every young person's life. After all,...
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Plagiarism
What Do You Value?
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Why do we go to school? For most of us the reason is to learn, however when we fall into the plagiarism trap there is little in the way of positive learning achieved. This program defines plagiarism in all its modern and common forms. Students and teachers talk frankly about their experiences and the reasons why some people copy. It teaches the relevant research, quoting and referencing skills that will enable a student to steer clear of plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional.
Why do we go to school? For most of us the reason is to learn, however when we fall into the plag...
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Speak Up! Oral Presentation Skills
Research Skills Series One
Speak Up! examines the planning, research, writing and delivery of an oral presentation.
Speak Up! examines the planning, research, writing and delivery of an oral presentation.
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Tell Me: Planning and Conducting a Successful Interview
Research Skills Series One
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Interviewing is a valuable student-centered approach to learning, particularly when related to individual and/or action research projects. Using a dramatised story set in an upper high school environment, this program covers how to prepare and conduct a successful interview. It examines four main stages - setting the boundaries (establishing aims and objectives); planning questions; practical preparation for an interview; carrying out the interview and writing up the interview.
Interviewing is a valuable student-centered approach to learning, particularly when related to in...
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