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1. Teachers' Instructional Practices within a Connected Classroom Technology Environment to Support Representational Fluency

Author

Gunpinar, Yasemin and Paper, Stephen J.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the ways that teachers use Connected Classroom Technology (CCT) to potentially support achievement on translation problems that require moving between algebraic representations. Four mathematics classrooms were chosen based on their gain scores on pre- and post-test Algebraic translation problems. Two classrooms with the highest and the lowest gain scores were chosen among the classrooms with pre-test scores that were below 50%. This study used video-recorded observational data and found that teachers in effective classrooms created environments wherein students used multiple representations simultaneously and translated between representations through discussion. In contrast, teachers in less effective classrooms fostered environments wherein students used representations independently and missed opportunities to translate representations through discussion. [For the complete proceedings, see ED583608.]

Published
2016

2. Want Value from Big Data? Close the Gap between the C-Suite and the Server Room.

Author

O'Reilly, Kelley and Paper, David

Subjects
BIG data, DATA mining, DATABASES, PROBLEM solving, STOCKS (Finance)
Abstract

The author discusses the importance of big data for businesses. He cites an article which suggests that companies using data and business analytics to guide decision making are more productive and experience higher equity returns compared with companies that do not. He also notes the common pitfalls of big data initiatives.

Published
2012
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3. The value of creativity in business process re-engineering.

Author

Paper, David

Abstract

Explores the drivers behind successful business process re-engineering (BPR). Examines Caterpillar Inc, located in Peoria, Illinois, USA, using data collected over a four-year period, beginning in 1992. Reveals positive outcomes which can be directly tied to the deployment of the business process simplification and improvement (BSP/I) methodology. BPS/I provides a systematic methodology for analysis, design and implementation of re-engineering principles. In addition, it provides the environment to help its people generate creative solutions to critical business problems. Examines the link between the steps of BPS/I and the theoretical phases of the problem-solving process. Also explores the link between BPS/I and Couger's variant model of creative problem solving. Notes creative opportunities available to Caterpillar as a result of the identification of this link. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1997
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