dc.contributor.author	Watkins, Stephanie	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2003-2005	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-25T16:58:27Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-30T15:58:36Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:29:15Z
dc.date.available	2009-09-25T16:58:27Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2009-09-30T15:58:36Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:29:15Z
dc.date.issued	2005-12	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/155	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of the research was to investigate the value of using the reading components of PLATO, an integrated learning system, with English as Second Language students. During the research, I considered the students' achievement level, as well as, the overall value of the program to students. The action research included pre-posttests, observations, interviews and surveys. The ten Hispanic student participants ranged in grades from first to sixth. The teachers who participated in the study were two Early Intervention teachers and five regular education teachers. The students participated in using PLATO for three weeks during their morning language block in special sessions that involved only the students in the intervention. The students also used the program for 30 minutes during regular classroom time each day. The research findings suggested that the students not only enjoyed the program but also demonstrated achievement in reading levels. The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a brief faculty meeting with the teachers and staff that participated in the intervention. The Learning Community Report gives the details of the presentation given to the faculty and staff.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Plato	en_US
dc.subject	Integrated learning system	en_US
dc.subject	Hispanic student	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	The Effects of Using Computer-Based Instruction to Teach ESL Students Reading	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Leader, Lars F.	en_US
dc.description.committee	Hinkle, Verilette	en_US
dc.description.committee	Schmertzing, Lorraine C.	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US