...learning: higher education and international affairs European Institute of Innovation and Technology; economic partnership Public open tender EAC/37/2009: CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Scope of report Introduction to UBC Elements in the UBC Ecosystem 5 5 5 5 AIMS & METHODOLOGY Introduction Objective Process for selection Basis for selection Countries considered in the selection of the cases Case study partners 7 7 7 7 8 8 9 CASE STUDIES Case study key insights Classification of countries Nature of case study Case study quick-find 10 10 12 12 13 NORTHERN Europe Case 1: SEA, Denmark Case 2: ETM, Estonia Case 3: Demola, Finland Case 4: REAP, Ireland Case 5: Mobility at UL, Latvia Case 6: CSE, Sweden Case 7: SMIL, Sweden Case 8: SPEED, UK Case 9: IDI/Digital City, UK Case 10: Acua Limited, UK 18 19 25 30 35 41 46 52 57 63 70 76 80 84 90 96 EASTERN EUROPE Case 11: GIS, Bulgaria Case 12: TTO Pécs, Hungary Case 13: The Science and Economy Project, Poland Case 14: WCTT, Poland Case 15: Q-PlanNet, Romania 75 1 © Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centre CONTENTS SOUTHERN EUROPE Case 16: MUHC, Malta Case 17: PNICube, Italy Case 18: TTO Milano, Italy Case 19: InnoCash, Spain Case 20: INNOVA, Spain Case 21: INNPACTO, Spain 102 103 108 113 117 122 127 133 140 145 150 155 160 167 173 178 WESTERN EUROPE Case 22: Science Fit, Austria Case 23: FFG, Austria Case 24: TTI, Belgium Case 25: Promotech, France Case 26: UnternehmerTUM...
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...Student Success at University of Colorado at Boulder The most notable factor that makes the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) a successful institution is their support for inclusive excellence and diversity. The University provides a strong academic environment where classrooms are maximized the size of fifty to twenty-five people so students can have attention from their professors for additional help on subjects from social sciences to engineering and mathematics. The academic and student environment is what implements the goal to train students to dedicate their service to society as future engineers and leaders who seek entrepreneurship or as military officers. Society needs great people who are willing to dedicate a life of service in any career field they desire and would care to have the desire to become a leader in their own vision. I graduated from that New Mexico Military Institute...
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...Effects of socioeconomic status on academic performance in Missouri public schools ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 2009 Dissertation Author: Brent M Blevins Abstract: Understanding the effects of socioeconomic status on academic performance is important in determining effective and valid testing for all Missouri students. Determining the correlation between these two variables is important for all educators to understand, so that all students can achieve to their academic potential. Finding the correlation between academic performance and socioeconomic status can assist educators in determining instructional strategies that best fit each individual student. In this study the researcher analyzed the effects of socioeconomic status on the academic performance by retrieving data on the state mandated Missouri Assessment Program. The researcher analyzed fifty school districts on the communication arts portion of the MAP test. This data was used in determining the academic performance of these students. The percent of free and reduced lunch students in these districts was used in determining their socioeconomic status. The correlation between the two variables was determined by using the Pearson r Correlation Formula. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract.................................................iii List of Tables............................................vi CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION...................................1 Statement of the Problem.........................5 Importance...
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...“PEER PRESSURE AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN THE CRIMINOLOGY STUDENT OF NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE” THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION What is peer pressure? How does peer pressure affect on the school performance of the criminology student? There are such several factors that affect in their school performance. There are some programs on how to control and manage peer pressure. People grow older; people may be faced with some challenge decision. Some don’t have a clear right or wrong answer. Other decisions involve serious moral questions. Making decisions on own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to make pressure the people one way or another it can be even harder. People who are teenagers and adolescence, like classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how the act, to get to do something, it’s called peer pressure. It’s something everyone has to deal with, even adults. Maybe others want to do it, and just don’t have to courage to do it and friends talk them into it. Peer pressure can be broken down into two areas, good peer pressure and bad peer pressure. Peer pressure was always thinking of it in bad terms. In terms of pressuring others into, smoking, do illegal drugs, drink alcohol, have promiscuous sex, engage in criminal and quasi-criminal, behavior, do violence, join gangs, and so on. Thinking of the many good ways that peer pressure can influence and neither...
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...How Environment Plays a Role in Learning Eric Williams College 100 American Military University Catherine Ellenwood Abstract This paper examines the quantitative effects that the learning environment has on the success and or failure of today’s student. The two basic factors that make up and comprise the learning environment are addressed, with elaboration given on how they negatively or constructively assist the modern student in his or her academic progression. A number of important facets key to a successful learning environment are addressed that are critical in ensuring that the learner is comfortable and undergos the most optimum learning experience available. Explanation is also given on how to improve the learning environment to support the student’s constant changing needs. How Environment Plays a Role in Learning In order for the student to develop his or her cognitive skills and successfully engage in the learning process, they must be immersed in a learning environment designed and well suited to properly stimulate them in their academic development. The effect that the learning environment has on the student, whether it’s the physical effect or the psychosocial effect, can’t be overstated asserts Dr. B.J. Fraser (as cited in Amirul, Ahmad, Yahya, Abdullah, Adnan and Noh, 2013, para. 2 ). Maintaining a positive learning environment that promotes active, progressive education is of the utmost importance. Ensuring that suitable and adequate...
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...Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1 PROBLEM STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 2 HOW WILL WE TEACH CREATIVE THINKING? ....................................................................................................... 3 HOW WILL WE TEACH COLLABORATION? ............................................................................................................. 3 HOW WILL WE TEACH INITIATIVE? ........................................................................................................................ 4 HOW WILL WE TEACH INNOVATION? ..................................................................................................................... 4 ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................................................. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 8 REFLECTION ...............................................................................................
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...Multiple Intelligences Name Course Instructor Date Multiple Intelligences Gardner recognizes 9 types of intelligences or learning styles. These are crucial to recognize within the learning environment for optimum success. Acknowledging a learner’s intelligence(s) can provide a more successful knowledge transfer while making use of technology has made it even simpler to include the intelligences into a single learning subject. Verbal-linguistic intelligence means these types are generally good with words and speaking (NIU, n.d.). Talents existing in rhythm, music, and sounds are common with this learning style (Lever-Duffy, 2011). These types may prefer to listen or have information set to a beat or music. Logical-mathematical intelligence types may possess a grasp on logical and numerical concepts and abstracts (NIU, n.d.). Concepts in logic are a strong-suit of these learners. They may also excel in the mathematical careers. Spatial-visual intelligence types visualize concepts mentally (NIU, n.d.). They may think in pictures as well (Lever-Duffy & McDonald, 2011). These learners can manipulate things in their minds such as numbers. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligences learn through hands-on and physical activities (NIU, n.d.). Their skills reside in controlling body movements or memorizing by doing (Lever-Duffy & McDonald, 2011). This can include writing, building, and physical manipulation of objects. Musical intelligences may produce and/or...
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...refs.html >> Version of Record - Oct 26, 2010 What is This? Downloaded from alh.sagepub.com by guest on December 16, 2012 Article Improving student engagement: Ten proposals for action Nick Zepke and Linda Leach Abstract Active Learning in Higher Education 11(3) 167–177 © The Author(s) 2010 Reprints and permission: sagepub. co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/1469787410379680 alh.sagepub.com School of Educational Studies, Massey University, New Zealand Since the 1980s an extensive research literature has investigated how to improve student success in higher education focusing on student outcomes such as retention, completion and employability. A parallel research programme has focused on how students engage with their studies and what they, institutions and educators can do to enhance their engagement, and hence success. This article reports on two syntheses of research literature on student engagement and how this can be enhanced. It first synthesizes 93 research studies from ten countries to develop a conceptual organizer for student engagement that consists of four perspectives identified in the research: student...
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...in Early Childhood Education Through the Use of Technology A thesis submitted by Marilyn McNair to Full Sail University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE in Education Technology and Media Design December 23, 2008 Abstract This research paper was designed to give insight into the importance of parental involvement in early childhood education, and why there is a need to increase parental involvement. It examines the elements of parental involvement, and its effects on achievement and social development in children. It reviews traditional methods of parental involvement, and considers the need for change. It also highlights how technology can be implemented to increase parental participation, and student achievement and social development. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Improving Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education 4 Educational Significance 10 Definition of Terms 11 Literature Review 12 Current/Past Solutions to the Problem in Practice 15 Proposed Solutions to the Problem 16 Integration of Proposed Solutions with Current/Past Solutions 17 Conclusion 18 Suggestions for Further Research 19 References 20 Improving Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education Through the Use of Technology A growing number of studies confirm positive associations...
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...A Case Study Analyzing the Integration of Technology and Academic Advising in Higher Education Retention studies have long recognized academic advising as one of the most effective strategies, along with orientation programs and continued academic support, for improving student success at the higher education (university) level. Although it is impossible to tie advising practices directly to retention, good advising can result in many positive outcomes that are also associated with high retention rates, such as effective career and academic planning, overall student satisfaction, familiarity with campus resources and support services, and interaction with staff outside of the classroom (Nutt, 2006, p. 69). As the classroom continues to evolve...
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...A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ARTICLE “THE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT” WRITTEN BY TRKMAN (2010) COHORT 5 (BSS001-6) TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg 1. Executive summary……………………………………………………….......3 2. Introduction……………………………………………………………….…....4 3. Importance of the Study……………………………………………………....5 * BPMs relevance & Importance to Information Systems……………...5 4. Research problems and significance………………………………….........6 5. Contributions and originality……………………………………………...….7 6. Theoretical arguments………………………………………………………..8 *The Contingency Theory……………………………………………...….8 * Dynamic Capabilities Theory:……………………………………..…….9 *Task Technology Fit………………………………………………..….….9 7. Research methods ……………………………………………………..….....9 *An outline of the methods used for the research study……..…......…9 *Description of methods…………………………………………….......10 *Analysing the Methods suitability for the study………………………10 8. Key Findings of the study ………………………………………………..…12 9. Research Limitations ……………………………………………………….13 10. Suggestions for future research……………………………………….….14 11. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………...15 12. References…………………………………………………………………..16 13. Appendix* EXECUTIVE SUMMARY According to Zairi’s (1997) definition, BPM...
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...as teachers learn ways to communicate with the students, as well as their families at home and in the classrooms. The increase of ELL's is putting added stress and pressure on the educational systems and the teachers are forced to train themselves to accommodate for the students and their families. Integrating new programs to accommodate the ELL's in the school can be very challenging not only for the school and the teacher but for the learner and their family as well. It is difficult to teach a non-English speaking student English when they have not yet mastered their own native language. How well the student knows their native language has a huge impact on how well they will learn a new one. Learning a new language can also be difficult because of the slang words and figurative language that we all use everyday. It is challenging for schools to create and teach a curriculum that fit the needs and standards of the ELL 's. We as teachers, need to pay attention to the needs and learning styles of our students and incorporate successful techniques and strategies that have been proven be efficient and successful in language accommodation in other classrooms. As most teachers begin to modify their curriculum they will find that it is easier to...
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...students have accessible to them in the classroom. Introduction The earlier the intervention the greater the chance a struggling child will have of overcoming any learning challenges he may encounter. All students should have the opportunity to excel within the classroom. When implemented, Response to intervention (RTI) can decrease some of the barriers that may be obstacles for some children. The paper will outline findings about RTI, how it supports assistive technology, and the outcome when RTI is not utilized in the learning environment. Summary of RTI Findings Response to intervention has been around for quite a while. Its purpose is to offer a high level of pertinent instruction based on a child’s needs. Response to intervention will do this by having the educators use data along with progress monitoring to provide the educational intervention to those students who struggles with learning in their cores. The approach has become so significant in the school systems. The academic achievements within the United States are much lower when compared to other countries and is continuously declining....
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...Academic Majors Search Option1 1. Which major did you choose to research? Business Management 2. In which college is this major found? The College of Management 3. Give the location of the dean’s office of this college and where one would go to get information on how to transfer to this major. You may consult the NC State telephone directory and the college and department websites; or you may need to make some phone calls to complete this information. To find information on college of management you can physically go to North Carolina State University Poole College of Management 2801 Founders Drive Raleigh, NC 27695. Or you can call them at 919.513.4478. Or visit there website at http://poole.ncsu.edu/index-exp.php. 4. In your own words, briefly summarize the description of this major, including some possible career options. To find career information, you may start with NC State’s University Career Center Home Page. If you have started using the DISCOVER website in your class, or have been introduced to other resources, feel free to use them! The major of business management would teach me how to deal with real life situations of the business world today. I think Business Management would teach me how to manage people and money. As well as how to learn to critical think and use computers and technology in this day and age. 5. Attach a list of required courses (a 4-year curriculum layout) from the Registration and Records website (choose “Curricula...
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...Enterprise Resource Planning: Developments and Directions for Operations Management Research Robert Jacobs and Elliot Bendoly Operations and Decision Technologies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 Decision and Information Analysis, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322 Abstract Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has come to mean many things over the last several decades. Divergent applications by practitioners and academics, as well as by researchers in alternative fields of study, has allowed for both considerable proliferation of information on the topic but also for a considerable amount of confusion regarding the meaning of the term. research two distinct research streams emerge. In reviewing ERP The first focuses on the fundamental corporate capabilities driving ERP as a strategic concept. A second stream focuses on the details associated with implementing information systems and their relative success and cost. This paper briefly discusses these research streams and suggests some ideas for related future research. Published in the European Journal of Operational Research 146(2), 2003 1 Introduction – The many views of ERP Speculation on the future development and success of ERP is the topic of many popular press articles. These articles, typically written by individuals associated with the ERP companies, are often focused on the merits of the featured software. Unfortunately, in order to distinguish the merits of alternate packages, authors...
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