Lane, Catriona(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
This case study aimed to examine how effective virtual manipulatives are in the teaching of primary mathematics. Concrete manipulatives are an expensive investment for primary schools and as a result there is often not ...
Kent, Elma(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
Over the past number of years there has been a move towards using ICT. This study explores factors that affect post-primary teachers use of ICT in the teaching and learning environment. The researcher used a case study ...
Hughes, Anthony(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
The elderly Learner who has had no previous experience with computers, has much to overcome in order to chose to take computer classes. Apart from negative past educational experiences and age related limitations, the ...
Background: Older caregivers of patients with mental heath difficulties report poor physical health. This study examined whether younger parental caregivers of children with developmental disabilities would also report ...
O'Sullivan, Fiona(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Internet, as a resource for Project Based Learning (PBL) in the teaching of the Geography Primary Curriculum. We can clearly see the influence of new technology ...
O'Brien, Ruth(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
Video modelling involves a student observing a video of a person carrying out a desired behaviour and the student subsequently imitating this behaviour. It can be used to demonstrate and teach certain skills to students ...
Shortt, Joseph F.(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
This case study evaluates the challenges encountered in the implementation of a Virtual Learning Environment in a secondary school in Ireland. The VLE had been in use at the school for four years yet the take up by teachers ...
Rodden, Noel Bernard(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
ICT has impacted, to some degree, on almost every facet of our lives. Children
today grow up with an array of technology, both at home and at school.
Educators and governments have devoted huge resources to the provision ...
Cash, Paul Thomas(University of Limerick, Department of Education and Professional Studies, 2010)
Video sharing websites such as YouTube have great educational potential. Video technology, perhaps more than any other medium has the power to engage, captivate and enlighten the student. The purpose of this study is to ...
Algar, Lynne(University of Limerick, Department of Education & Professional Studies, 2010)
Background: Recovery from training is one of the most important aspects of improving athletic performance (Bishop el al., 2008). Contrast Water Therapy (CWT) has been reported to accelerate recovery of muscle function after ...