2013 International Conference on Advanced Education Technology and Management Science(AETMS2013)

2013 International Conference on Advanced Education Technology and Management Science(AETMS2013)
Author: S. K. Chen
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2013-12-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1605951382

2013 International Conference on Advanced Education Technology and Management Science(AETMS2013) aims to provide a forum for accessing to the most up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both Education Technology and Management Science. AETMS2013 features unique mixed topics of Education technology, Teaching theory, psychology, Sport Pedagogy, Management science and engineering, Finance and economics and so on. The goal of this conference is to bring researchers, engineers, and students to the areas of Education Technology and Management Science to share experiences and original research contributions on those topics.

Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies

Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
Author: Anwar, Sohail
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 615
Release: 2012-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 146661997X

The last ten years have seen rapid advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology, allowing unprecedented manipulation of the nanoscale structures controlling solar capture, conversion, and storage. Filled with cutting-edge solar energy research and reference materials, the Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies serves as a one-stop resource for the latest information regarding different topical areas within solar energy. This handbook will emphasize the application of nanotechnology innovations to solar energy technologies, explore current and future developments in third generation solar cells, and provide a detailed economic analysis of solar energy applications.

K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1765
Release: 2013-09-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466645032

Primary and Secondary education is a formative time for young students. Lessons learned before the rigors of higher education help to inform learnersÂ’ future successes, and the increasing prevalence of learning tools and technologies can both help and hinder students in their endeavors. K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates the latest advances in online and mobile learning, as well as pedagogies and ontologies influenced by current developments in information and communication technologies, enabling teachers, students, and administrators to make the most of their educational experience. This multivolume work presents all stakeholders in K-12 education with the tools necessary to facilitate the next generation of student-teacher interaction.

Robots in K-12 Education: A New Technology for Learning

Robots in K-12 Education: A New Technology for Learning
Author: Barker, Bradley S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466601833

"This book explores the theory and practice of educational robotics in the K-12 formal and informal educational settings, providing empirical research supporting the use of robotics for STEM learning"--Provided by publisher.

Lifelong Learning for Engineers and Scientists in the Information Age

Lifelong Learning for Engineers and Scientists in the Information Age
Author: Ashok Naimpally
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0123852145

The book provides a comprehensive review of lifelong learning, information literacy and internships including assessment techniques for lifelong learning, teamwork and information literacy as defined by the ABET criteria. It also discusses critical thinking skills for scientists and engineers and their role in lifelong learning in the information age. It will be invaluable for: Engineering educators including librarians interested in developing programs to satisfy the ABET criteria for lifelong learning and teamwork. Engineering librarians developing programs and assessment tools for information literacy using online databases and the Internet. Engineering educators and career advisors interested in developing internship programs in engineering. An internship is defined as work performed in an industrial setting that provides practical experience and adds value to the classroom and research learning processes. This book will cover all aspects involved in administering internship and cooperative education programs. Employers of interns will find useful information on needs assessment, program development, evaluation and the importance of lifelong learning; and, Science and engineering educators interested in developing critical thinking skills in their students as an aid to developing lifelong learning skills especially given the challenges in the digital age. Provides information on how to develop programs and assessment tools for information literacy Describes how to set up an internship program Develops critical thinking skills