Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions
Author: Martha J. Bradshaw
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2019-09-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284204774

Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, Eighth Edition details the trends in teaching strategies and educational technology that promote effective learning for today’s students. The Eighth Edition has been updated to provide the most current information and strategies for online learning and incorporating technology across settings. Chapters on blended learning and study abroad programs help students to gain a more diverse and increased global perspective. Highlighting innovative teaching techniques and real-world illustrations of the educational strategies, this text goes beyond theory to offer practical application principles that educators can count on.

Handbook of Research on Serious Games as Educational, Business and Research Tools

Handbook of Research on Serious Games as Educational, Business and Research Tools
Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1434
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466601507

"This book presents research on the most recent technological developments in all fields of knowledge or disciplines of computer games development, including planning, design, development, marketing, business management, users and behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Machine Learning: Concepts, Tools And Data Visualization

Machine Learning: Concepts, Tools And Data Visualization
Author: Minsoo Kang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9811228167

This set of lecture notes, written for those who are unfamiliar with mathematics and programming, introduces the reader to important concepts in the field of machine learning. It consists of three parts. The first is an overview of the history of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, and also includes case studies of well-known AI systems. The second is a step-by-step introduction to Azure Machine Learning, with examples provided. The third is an explanation of the techniques and methods used in data visualization with R, which can be used to communicate the results collected by the AI systems when they are analyzed statistically. Practice questions are provided throughout the book.

The Future of Television and Video Industry

The Future of Television and Video Industry
Author: Yasser Ismail
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2024-06-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1837687730

This Edited Volume is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of digital industry technologies and the future landscape of television. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the pioneering advancements in digital technologies, particularly in the future landscape of television, machine learning, VLSI, FPGA systems, cloud computing, cybersecurity, video processing algorithms and architectures, IoT, and wireless communication research area. All chapters are complete in themselves but united under a common research study topic. This publication aims to provide a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors on digital industry technologies and opens new potentials for further developments.

Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning

Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning
Author: Susan B. Bastable
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 765
Release: 2019-02-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 128415520X

Written for health professionals, the Second Edition of Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning focuses on the daily education of patients, clients, fellow colleagues, and students in both clinical and classroom settings. Written by renowned educators and authors from a wide range of health backgrounds, this comprehensive text not only covers teaching and learning techniques, but reinforces concepts with strategies, learning styles, and teaching plans. The Second Edition focuses on a range of audiences making it an excellent resource for those in all healthcare professions, regardless of level of educational program. Comprehensive in its scope and depth of information, students will learn to effectively educate patients, students, and colleagues throughout the course of their careers.

Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications

Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2084
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1609601963

"This book set unites fundamental research on the history, current directions, and implications of gaming at individual and organizational levels, exploring all facets of game design and application and describing how this emerging discipline informs and is informed by society and culture"--Provided by publisher.

Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1

Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1
Author: Minhua Ma
Publisher: Springer Science & Business
Total Pages: 570
Release: 2014-04-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642548164

There is a tremendous interest among researchers for the development of virtual, augmented reality and games technologies due to their widespread applications in medicine and healthcare. To date the major applications of these technologies include medical simulation, telemedicine, medical and healthcare training, pain control, visualisation aid for surgery, rehabilitation in cases such as stroke, phobia and trauma therapies. Many recent studies have identified the benefits of using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality or serious games in a variety of medical applications. This research volume on Virtual, Augmented Reality and Serious Games for Healthcare 1 offers an insightful introduction to the theories, development and applications of virtual, augmented reality and digital games technologies in medical and clinical settings and healthcare in general. It is divided into six sections: section one presents a selection of applications in medical education and healthcare management; Section two relates to the nursing training, health literacy and healthy behaviour; Section three presents the applications of Virtual Reality in neuropsychology; Section four includes a number of applications in motor rehabilitation; Section five aimed at therapeutic games for various diseases; and the final section presents the applications of Virtual Reality in healing and restoration. This book is directed to the healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, professors and the students who wish to explore the applications of virtual, augmented reality and serious games in healthcare further.

Transforming Healthcare with Big Data and AI

Transforming Healthcare with Big Data and AI
Author: Alex Liu
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1641138998

Healthcare and technology are at a convergence point where significant changes are poised to take place. The vast and complex requirements of medical record keeping, coupled with stringent patient privacy laws, create an incredibly unwieldy maze of health data needs. While the past decade has seen giant leaps in AI, machine learning, wearable technologies, and data mining capacities that have enabled quantities of data to be accumulated, processed, and shared around the globe. Transforming Healthcare with Big Data and AI examines the crossroads of these two fields and looks to the future of leveraging advanced technologies and developing data ecosystems to the healthcare field. This book is the product of the Transforming Healthcare with Data conference, held at the University of Southern California. Many speakers and digital healthcare industry leaders contributed multidisciplinary expertise to chapters in this work. Authors’ backgrounds range from data scientists, healthcare experts, university professors, and digital healthcare entrepreneurs. If you have an understanding of data technologies and are interested in the future of Big Data and A.I. in healthcare, this book will provide a wealth of insights into the new landscape of healthcare.