Universal Journal of Educational Research
2014 Volume 2, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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The Presence of Polish Academics on Social Networking Websites for Academics, Using the Example of Employees of Nicolaus Copernicus University
Beata Stachowiak
The purpose of this article is to present the opportunities provided for researchers and academics by social networking websites in the context of their professional work. Moreover, the paper... More
pp. 64-68
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To Adapt MOOCs, or Not? That Is No Longer the Question
Sarah M. North, Ronny Richardson & Max M. North
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are the next logical phase of distance learning rapidly appearing on the horizon. A recent worldwide survey shows that the adoption of MOOCs is on the rise. This... More
pp. 69-72
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Role of Academic Advisors in the Success of Engineering Students
Adeel Khalil & Jessica Williamson
The role of an academic advisor is emphasized in this study. There is only one academic advisor in the School of Engineering at the Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). The academic... More
pp. 73-79
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Effectiveness of Using iPads to Increase Academic Task Completion by Students with Autism
Patricia O'Malley, M E. B. Lewis, Claire Donehower & David Stone
This single subject design study (ABAB) investigated the effects of using iPads in a classwide academic intervention to increase independent task completion and basic math skills of seven students ... More
pp. 90-97