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"Clickers" Give Students a Voice in Large-Sized Classrooms
(2012) Adams, Jean; Matesic, Maura Alicia
The PRS technology, or “clickers”, can help extend and observe student participation in large-sized classrooms. It allows for students to engage with course material in different ways, and may also encourage them to address questions or share ideas.
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Emotion Does Not Have to Cause Harm to an Argument
(2009) Gilbert, Michael
The presence of emotion does not necessarily harm an argument. Emotion can play a role in traditional, logic-based theories of argumentation.
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Multilingualism Strengthens Multiculturalism in Local Communities
(2012) Basu, Ranu
Institutional spaces like schools provide opportunities for language preservation. They also help redefine integration in community-defined ways. However, many schools offer some resources in the way of ESL classes, but very few international language classes.
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Using the Internet to Help HIV-Positive Youth
(2008) Flicker, Sarah; Skinner, Harvey; Read, Stanley; Veinot, Tiffany; McClelland, Alex; Saulnier, Paul; Goldberg, Eudice
The internet is a useful medium for assisting HIV positive youth. Youth need a dedicated website to access information, services, and social support to help manage their HIV.