The CBL unit is versatile, portable, and reasonably priced. Use of the CBL will provide opportunities for real-life applications of math functions, quick and accurate scientific data collection and analysis, and easy transfer of data to computers.
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The Germanna Community College Support Staff Association has developed a comprehensive professional development plan for support staff. Although his study did not measure the effect of students' use of JTCC's Academic Support Center on students' GPA's and retention as he had hoped, Patrick Tompkins' research did yield interesting and useful results. Respondents said that electronic conferences are easy to attend, economical, and cost effective, but inhibit participation. Results of the survey suggest that preparation well-planned agendas, training, and backup plans can greatly ease fears of the participants and contribute to the success of video conferences. Through the use of field trips, taped lectures, effective textbooks, and student debates through computer conferencing, Dr. McClellan proves that distance education course can be challenging, exciting, and creative alternatives to traditional classroom environments.