Constructing Self-Discovery Learning Spaces Online: Scaffolding and Decision Making Technologies

2011-11-30
Constructing Self-Discovery Learning Spaces Online: Scaffolding and Decision Making Technologies

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  • Author: Hai-Jew, Shalin
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1613503210
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 308

As an increasing amount of information is made available online, the assumption is that people who visit Web sites will be able to strategize their learning to optimize access to this information. Constructing Self-Discovery Learning Spaces Online: Scaffolding and Decision Making Technologies raises awareness of the strategies supporting self-driven learner efficacy on a number of site types. This book reflects on existing literature about self-discovery learning and what learners need in terms of scaffolding to help them make the right decisions, assess their own level of learning, vet information strategically, collaborate with other learners, and build their own skill sets.

Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Modern Education Delivery

2018-09-21
Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Modern Education Delivery

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  • Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522573666
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 959

Recent innovations and new technologies in education have altered the way teachers approach instruction and learning and can provide countless advantages. The pedagogical value of specific technology tools and the cumulative effects of technology exposure on student learning over time are two areas that need to be explored to better determine the improvements needed in the modern classroom. Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Modern Education Delivery provides emerging research on educational models in the continually improving classroom. While highlighting the challenges facing modern in-service and pre-service teachers when educating students, readers will learn information on new methods in curriculum development, instructional design, and learning assessments to implement within their classrooms. This book is a vital resource for pre-service and in-service teachers, teacher education professionals, higher education administrative professionals, and researchers interested in new curriculum development.

Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments

2018-03-16
Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments

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  • Author: Marmon, Michael
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522532307
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 317

The use of media to create and maintain a public presence has become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life. Such interactions should be used to enhance other aspects of life that have become heavily technology-driven, such as education. Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments is a critical scholarly publication that explores the different perspectives of public latency and the creation of electronic educational formats that mimic the experience of traditional classrooms. Featuring a wide range of coverage on topics that include active learning, teacher authority, and computer-mediated communication, this publication is geared toward educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

Augmented Reality for Enhanced Learning Environments

2018-05-18
Augmented Reality for Enhanced Learning Environments

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  • Author: Reyes Ruiz, Gerardo
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522552448
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 322

In an environment where some countries are coming out of the recession at different speeds and others remain in a gloomy economic environment, education plays a vital role in reducing the negative impact of the global economic problems. In this sense, new technologies help to generate human resources with a better quality of education. Augmented Reality for Enhanced Learning Environments provides emerging research on using new technologies to encourage education and improve learning quality through augmented reality. While highlighting issues such as global economic problems impacting schools and insufficient aid, this publication explores new technologies in emerging economies and effective means of knowledge and learning transfer. This book is a vital resource for teachers, students, and aid workers seeking current research on creating a new horizon in science and technology to strengthen the current system of learning.

Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education

2014-07-31
Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education

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  • Author: Keengwe, Jared
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466662816
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 320

"This book examines the benefits and costs associated with the utilization of technology-mediated instructional environments, recognizing that instructional technology could offer alternative means of communication for understanding"--Provided by publisher.

Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies

2014-08-31
Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies

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  • Author: Keengwe, Jared
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466663448
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 331

Once considered disruptive to learning, technology has increasingly become an integrated and valued part of the modern classroom. In particular, mobile technologies provide the ability to encourage evocative student learning through new experiences. Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies showcases the widely varied ways that technology can be applied to enhance classroom learning. Closely examining and critiquing the best methods in assimilating technologies, this publication is a valuable resource for faculty, teachers, administrators, technology staff, directors of learning centers, and other education technology leaders interested in incorporating new technologies within the classroom for engaging student learning.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

2014-07-31
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

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  • Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466658894
  • Category : Computers
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 10384

"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Emerging Trends, Techniques, and Tools for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Management

2018-06-15
Emerging Trends, Techniques, and Tools for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Management

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  • Author: Queirós, Ricardo
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522550127
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 348

In the digital age, online courses have progressed as popular modes of learning that provide interactive and collaborative learning in educational settings. The open education movement is enabled by the internet and combines the sharing of ideas, resources, and practices among all people in order to advance ideas and knowledge to a new generation of students. Massive open online courses (MOOC) provide a new way of learning for all levels of education. Emerging Trends, Techniques, and Tools for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Management is a critical scholarly resource that addresses the difficulties and challenges in MOOC design, implementation, management, and deployment. This comprehensive and timely publication aims to be an essential reference source, building on the available literature in the field of e-learning and online course management while providing for further research opportunities in this dynamic field. Featuring coverage on a wide variety of topics such as gamification in e-learning, plagiarism detection programs, and language online courses, this book is a valuable resource for instructional designers, IT professionals, software developers, academicians, and education professionals seeking current research on the impact of new methodologies and frameworks used in the lifecycle of open online courses.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition

2017-06-20
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition

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  • Author: Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1522522565
  • Category : Computers
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 8104

In recent years, our world has experienced a profound shift and progression in available computing and knowledge sharing innovations. These emerging advancements have developed at a rapid pace, disseminating into and affecting numerous aspects of contemporary society. This has created a pivotal need for an innovative compendium encompassing the latest trends, concepts, and issues surrounding this relevant discipline area. During the past 15 years, the Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology has become recognized as one of the landmark sources of the latest knowledge and discoveries in this discipline. The Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition is a 10-volume set which includes 705 original and previously unpublished research articles covering a full range of perspectives, applications, and techniques contributed by thousands of experts and researchers from around the globe. This authoritative encyclopedia is an all-encompassing, well-established reference source that is ideally designed to disseminate the most forward-thinking and diverse research findings. With critical perspectives on the impact of information science management and new technologies in modern settings, including but not limited to computer science, education, healthcare, government, engineering, business, and natural and physical sciences, it is a pivotal and relevant source of knowledge that will benefit every professional within the field of information science and technology and is an invaluable addition to every academic and corporate library.

Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines

2014-10-31
Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines

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  • Author: Scheg, Abigail G.
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1466665564
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 333

In recent years, distance education programs have grown to allow greater educational opportunities to a diverse set of learners from all over the world. As remote learning becomes a widespread practice, universities too must adapt to this changing educational landscape. Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines provides an interdisciplinary look at the development of distance learning in higher education. This reference work bridges the gap between disciplines by offering practical tools and solutions for successful distance education implementation. Educators, administrators, and researchers across academia will find this publication a timely and relevant resource.