Grant Writing: Immaculate Conception School
This guide was created for a 2014 course and has not been updated since.
School Improvement:
Educational change--United States
Educational innovations--United States
School improvement programs--United States
Technology in Education:
Educational technology
Educational technology--United States
Education--Data processing
Education--Computer network resources
Education--Effect of technological innovations on
Computer-assisted instruction
Web-based instruction
Instructional systems--Design
Teaching--Computer network resources
Blended learning
Internet in education
Technological literacy​
Technology and Language Skills (Reading & Writing):
Communication and technology
Communication--Technological innovations
Language and the Internet
Language and languages--Computer assisted instruction
Written communication--Technological innovations
English language--Computer-assisted instruction
English language--Rhetoric--Computer-assisted instruction
Report writing--Computer-assisted instruction
Computers and literacy
The Social & Cultural Context of Educational Technolgy:
Technological innovations--Social aspects
Computers and civilization
Computers--Social aspects
Pocket computers--Social aspects
Virtual reality--Social aspects
Cyberspace--Social aspects
Shared virtual environments
Internet--Social aspects
Computer networks--Social aspects
Social media
Online social networks
Online social networks--Social aspects
Online social networks--United States
Facebook (Electronic resource)
Twitter
Digital media--Social aspects
Cell phones--Social aspects
Instant messaging
Text messages (Telephone systems)
Blogs
Blogs--Social aspects
Technology and Gen Next / Millennials:
Technology and children
Technology and youth
Computers and children
Internet and children
Internet and teenagers
Media literacy
Mass media and children
Mass media and teenagers
Marketing Private Schools:
Nonprofit organizations--Marketing
Church schools
Church schools--Administration--Cross-cultural studies
Church schools--Finance--Law and legislation--United States
Church schools--United States
Private schools--Finance--Case studies
Private schools--United States
And note the ebook:
Publicity For Nonprofits : Generating Media Exposure That Leads to Awareness, Growth, and Contributions
Educational change--United States
Educational innovations--United States
School improvement programs--United States
Technology in Education:
Educational technology
Educational technology--United States
Education--Data processing
Education--Computer network resources
Education--Effect of technological innovations on
Computer-assisted instruction
Web-based instruction
Instructional systems--Design
Teaching--Computer network resources
Blended learning
Internet in education
Technological literacy​
Technology and Language Skills (Reading & Writing):
Communication and technology
Communication--Technological innovations
Language and the Internet
Language and languages--Computer assisted instruction
Written communication--Technological innovations
English language--Computer-assisted instruction
English language--Rhetoric--Computer-assisted instruction
Report writing--Computer-assisted instruction
Computers and literacy
The Social & Cultural Context of Educational Technolgy:
Technological innovations--Social aspects
Computers and civilization
Computers--Social aspects
Pocket computers--Social aspects
Virtual reality--Social aspects
Cyberspace--Social aspects
Shared virtual environments
Internet--Social aspects
Computer networks--Social aspects
Social media
Online social networks
Online social networks--Social aspects
Online social networks--United States
Facebook (Electronic resource)
Digital media--Social aspects
Cell phones--Social aspects
Instant messaging
Text messages (Telephone systems)
Blogs
Blogs--Social aspects
Technology and Gen Next / Millennials:
Technology and children
Technology and youth
Computers and children
Internet and children
Internet and teenagers
Media literacy
Mass media and children
Mass media and teenagers
Marketing Private Schools:
Nonprofit organizations--Marketing
Church schools
Church schools--Administration--Cross-cultural studies
Church schools--Finance--Law and legislation--United States
Church schools--United States
Private schools--Finance--Case studies
Private schools--United States
And note the ebook:
Publicity For Nonprofits : Generating Media Exposure That Leads to Awareness, Growth, and Contributions
ERIC (Ebsco interface) : A disciplinary database in Education—at all levels. The field of Education has its own set of Subject Headings so be sure to browse the “Thesaurus” (above the search slots) for the best "Descriptors." ERIC provides access not only to relevant journal literature (citations for these end in a number preceded by EJ—ERIC Journal), but also to research published directly to ERIC (citations for these end in a number preceded by ED—ERIC Document.
Education uses its own Subject Headings, so a useful first stop is the ERIC "Thesaurus" (above the search slots) to see what Subject searches will work here. This is also a helpful exercise in that once you have found the appropriate Subject Heading you can "explode" it (double click) and generate a list of related Subject Headings. For example, if you explode the Subject Heading Educational Technology, you will see a long list of related Subject terms.
User Advisory: Note that in ERIC you don't need to indicate an educational level with search terms. Below the search slots you'll find an "Educational Level" drop-down menu where you can choose to limit your search to a particular grade or grade range: primary, secondary, higher, etc.
ScienceDirect :Because it’s a large database with a great deal of full text, the absence of Subject searching means that your Keyword searches will often retrieve large sets of articles, many of which mention but don’t discuss your search term(s). One way around this is to limit your initial search to the “Abstract Title Keyword” field. Once you have found an article that sounds on-target, click the “Recommended Articles” link beneath the citation This will open a range of articles on the same topic.
User Advisory: Uncheck "Books" below the search slots: we don't have access to the books in this database. And if "All years" is checked you might want to change it to the last 10-year option to its right (full text goes back to 1995).
ProQuest Research Library : is another comprehensive database with substantial full text. Use the "Thesaurus" (above the search slots) to preview what Subject Headings are available. Subect searching can be a more efficient way to search than with only Keywords, since it guarantees that the articles retrieved actually be about the Subject--not just use a particular word. Note: Educational Technology is an available Subject Heading here.
Note that to the right of your search results you can limit your retrieval by "Source Type" (including Magazines, Newspapers, Scholarly Journals), "Document Type," (including Cover Story, Editorial, or Interview), "Document Feature" (including Photographs, Illustrations), and "Location."
Above each set of articles you retrieve ProQuest will display related Subject searches to help either broaden or narrow your focus.
User Advisory: ProQuest is fussy about entering Subject searches in the designated search slot. If your subject is a person, enter the name--last name first--in the "Person" slot; if a named group of any kind--Microsoft, the Catholic Church, Radiohead, the New York Mets--enter it in "Co/Org"; if a place enter it in "Location."
Academic Search Premier Comprehensive subject coverage with considerable full text. Note that there is a “Subject Terms” link just above the search boxes, allowing you to search the index of Subject Headings--often a good first stop for more efficient Subject searching whereby you are guaranteed that your topic is indeed a main subject of the articles retrieved.
General OneFile : is the most user-friendly of our comprehensive databases, covering almost any topic from a wide range of disciplinary angles and offering lots of full text. Use the default Subject search to find the best subject heading for your topic (and when you find a good one be sure to look at the "Related Subjects" to see if there's something even better). Note: "Educational Technology" is an available Subject here.
When you settle on a subject heading, open the "Subdivisions" link below it. Most General OneFile subject searchs produce very large retrievals and the "subdivisions" help you narrow your search to a particular aspect: "Economic aspects," "Ethical aspects," "Forecasts and Trends," "History," "Media Coverage," "Political aspects," "Psychological aspects," "Social aspects," and "Statistics," to name only a few.
If the best available subdivision is still too broad, open it and add your own Keywords in the "Search within these results" slot at the upper left.
Also note: For this project you might want to run two Subject searches together: Educational Technolgy and Elementary Schools. Note that you can combine Subject searches in "Advanced Search."
User Advisory: When first viewing your retrievals in General OneFile, note that you are seeing only the "Magazines" (popular articles) and must click on the tabs for "Academic Journals" (scholarly articles) or "News" (newspaper articles) to see those results.
Education uses its own Subject Headings, so a useful first stop is the ERIC "Thesaurus" (above the search slots) to see what Subject searches will work here. This is also a helpful exercise in that once you have found the appropriate Subject Heading you can "explode" it (double click) and generate a list of related Subject Headings. For example, if you explode the Subject Heading Educational Technology, you will see a long list of related Subject terms.
User Advisory: Note that in ERIC you don't need to indicate an educational level with search terms. Below the search slots you'll find an "Educational Level" drop-down menu where you can choose to limit your search to a particular grade or grade range: primary, secondary, higher, etc.
ScienceDirect :Because it’s a large database with a great deal of full text, the absence of Subject searching means that your Keyword searches will often retrieve large sets of articles, many of which mention but don’t discuss your search term(s). One way around this is to limit your initial search to the “Abstract Title Keyword” field. Once you have found an article that sounds on-target, click the “Recommended Articles” link beneath the citation This will open a range of articles on the same topic.
User Advisory: Uncheck "Books" below the search slots: we don't have access to the books in this database. And if "All years" is checked you might want to change it to the last 10-year option to its right (full text goes back to 1995).
ProQuest Research Library : is another comprehensive database with substantial full text. Use the "Thesaurus" (above the search slots) to preview what Subject Headings are available. Subect searching can be a more efficient way to search than with only Keywords, since it guarantees that the articles retrieved actually be about the Subject--not just use a particular word. Note: Educational Technology is an available Subject Heading here.
Note that to the right of your search results you can limit your retrieval by "Source Type" (including Magazines, Newspapers, Scholarly Journals), "Document Type," (including Cover Story, Editorial, or Interview), "Document Feature" (including Photographs, Illustrations), and "Location."
Above each set of articles you retrieve ProQuest will display related Subject searches to help either broaden or narrow your focus.
User Advisory: ProQuest is fussy about entering Subject searches in the designated search slot. If your subject is a person, enter the name--last name first--in the "Person" slot; if a named group of any kind--Microsoft, the Catholic Church, Radiohead, the New York Mets--enter it in "Co/Org"; if a place enter it in "Location."
Academic Search Premier Comprehensive subject coverage with considerable full text. Note that there is a “Subject Terms” link just above the search boxes, allowing you to search the index of Subject Headings--often a good first stop for more efficient Subject searching whereby you are guaranteed that your topic is indeed a main subject of the articles retrieved.
A good initial strategy in this database is to search a likely topic in the Subject Terms and when you find it “explode” the term by double clicking it--this brings up a list of related Subject terms. You can check as many terms as you like before "adding" them to your search by AND-ing or OR-ing them together. For example, you can find "Educational Technology," scan its subheadings, and then explode it for even more suggestions.
User Advisory: For any retrieved set of articles, there will be a box displayed on the left that will limit the articles to “Scholarly” journals—just check the box and click the “Update Results” button below.
General OneFile : is the most user-friendly of our comprehensive databases, covering almost any topic from a wide range of disciplinary angles and offering lots of full text. Use the default Subject search to find the best subject heading for your topic (and when you find a good one be sure to look at the "Related Subjects" to see if there's something even better). Note: "Educational Technology" is an available Subject here.
When you settle on a subject heading, open the "Subdivisions" link below it. Most General OneFile subject searchs produce very large retrievals and the "subdivisions" help you narrow your search to a particular aspect: "Economic aspects," "Ethical aspects," "Forecasts and Trends," "History," "Media Coverage," "Political aspects," "Psychological aspects," "Social aspects," and "Statistics," to name only a few.
If the best available subdivision is still too broad, open it and add your own Keywords in the "Search within these results" slot at the upper left.
Also note: For this project you might want to run two Subject searches together: Educational Technolgy and Elementary Schools. Note that you can combine Subject searches in "Advanced Search."
User Advisory: When first viewing your retrievals in General OneFile, note that you are seeing only the "Magazines" (popular articles) and must click on the tabs for "Academic Journals" (scholarly articles) or "News" (newspaper articles) to see those results.
- Ebrary
- Citation
- Interlibrary Loan
- Plagiarism Tutorial
- Writing
- Education Research
- Technology in Education
- Education (John Henderson)
Technology in Education
Technology and Society
Pivate School/Catholic School Marketing
- Teachers' Use of Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: 2009: This is the most recent comprehensive report from the National Center for Educational Statistics. Also see their Educational Technology: Fast Facts.
- National Educational Technology Standards: from the International Society for Technology Education, many of these resources are for members only, but there are some interesting reports that are available full text with a free registration.
- NYSCATE: This is the site for the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education. Take a look at the News and the Grants and Awards info.
- New York Statewide Learning Technology Plan: Access the plan and be sure to scroll down to all the P-12 Education links.
- EducationNext: Technology: A publication from the Program on Education Policy and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School.
- Education Week: Technology: weekly online publication with excellent content. And note the "Sponsored White Papers" at the lower right--available full text with free registration.
- U.S.Department of Education: Educational Technology
- Teaching with Technology White Papers
- Educational technology Research Guides
Technology and Society
- Pew Internet & American Life Project: Statistics and analysis for a wide range of technology issues. And note the helpful Topics guide, which includes Education.
- Berkman Center for Internet and Society: from Harvard, there's a great deal of content here, so explore, and look especially at the Research and Publications sections. Also check out the Papers section of the Youth and Media Project.
- Brookings Institute: Information Technology & Bookings Institute: Internet Policy: Commentary and analysis from a leading think tank.
Pivate School/Catholic School Marketing
- Word of Mouth Marketing Resources for Schools Enrollment Catalyst is selling their service here, but you'll find some useful freebies.
- Advertising & Marketing Trends 2014 | Marketing Private Schools and Summer Camps Interesting slide show.
- Maximize Social Media Marketing: For Private Schools
- 12 Inexpensive and Easy Ways to Market Your School
- National Catholic Educational Association: Presentations A variety of linked resources adressing enrollment and marketing.
- Creating Marketing Plans for Catholic Schools Helpful overview and tip sheet.
- "Catholic schools take marketing big-time" 2012 article from The Catholic Spirit.
- BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS An (almost) exhaustive list of ideas from the Archdiocese of Hartford.
- MLA citation for books: in print, from databases, on the Web
- MLA citation for articles: in print, from databases, on the Web.
- MLA citation for Web and Multimedia resources, including Web sites, movies, DVDs, CDs, and videos.
- MLA in-text (parenthetical) citation (far less satanic than the first three).
