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In order to conduct our experiment, our group used a site called “Poll Everywhere.” Poll Everywhere is an application for audience participation. In a classroom setting, it is an easy way to gather live responses. Teachers have the ability to display questions on a two-way screen. Once students put their answers in on the device they are using, the polls update seconds after, and the results can be displayed on the presenting screen. Secondly, our group used 10 Algebra 1 math questions that…

Our survey sought to answer a number of questions revolving around Ford School master’s students textbook purchasing behavior, with the intent to provide information useful to faculty when selecting text(s) for their courses. We were interested in how students gain access to books/texts for their class and what factors influence their likelihood to do so. Specifically, we wanted to know: What proportion of classes ask students to buy textbooks? - No specific hypothesis, but wanted a baseline of…

What balance is there between the second amendment rights and public safety? Should there be more gun restrictions on where they can be carried? Are college students safer if they are allowed to carry guns on campus? This issue of whether guns should be allowed on college campuses has been an ongoing national debate. In the essay “Do We Really Need More Guns on Campus” from the book Patterns, David Skorton and Glenn Altschuler discuss how the campus community is considerably safer if there's a…

information about the event,as well assist in the school tour, and cleanup. This activity is realizing one time in the month of February, where aid two consecutive times. Parent University is a monthly event where the school helps and provide information for parents and students that are interesting to continue their studies at the university. The most currently activities where I…

Capstone courses are designed to provide a culminating educational experience for Charter Oak State College students. The purpose having a Capstone course is to provide a framework to assess students’ level of mastery of the program learning outcomes in their chosen concentration or major that includes writing and critical thinking skills. It is also a tool used by Charter Oak to obtain valuable feedback regarding the quality of our programs. Capstone courses are used by Charter Oak to assess…

prestigious honor society serving two-year colleges worldwide. I was recently extended an invitation to become a member of the Alpha Xi Iota Chapter due to the time spent so far earning my associates degree and my cumulative 4.0 GPA. I had never considered joining an organization like this but after some research I think this could certainly benefit my future both professionally and personally. Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize achievement of college students and to provide opportunities…

Question number three asks, which parts of the mission statement, “Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning”, stand out as important or most evident on campus? The most evident theme within the responses gathered was service. Comments included: Opportunities for service, opportunities of learning. Service trips, flooding (people helping with sandbagging) Another theme that…

CS5020: INTERNSHIP IN CS FINAL REPORT Dr. Xiaodong Yue Professor of Computer Science, Chair, University of Central Missouri. Warrensburg. Hello professor, I am Shravya Sree Gadde with student ID #700608825. I am pleased to inform you about my final report as a Jr. Programmer in Strategic Resources International, Inc. under the supervision of abhishek chamatry and his contact details: #313-318-7501, abi@sriusa.com . My start date of intern is 01-19-2015. During the first month I got…

many advanced classes and extracurricular activities as possible. As students sign up for these classes and activities, they dedicate that much more time to the the activity they are in. In today’s society, many students take advanced classes for college credit and participate in sports to show leadership skills. These students are slowly depriving themselves from their lack of sleep. Frank Bruni says that this is the way students are trying to gain a “competitive edge”. Sleep deprivation is…

Will allowing guns on college campuses make them safer? I. Introduction A. Thesis: Those who are against guns on campus argue that students are not responsible enough to carry a weapon, but leaving students unarmed leaves them defenseless. In order to give students a sense of security, they should be allowed concealed weapons. In fact, studies show concealed weapons are effective in reducing sexual assault. II. Body A. Paragraph 1-Many who support gun free zones on college campuses view students…