Strategies and Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-Based Courses

Strategies and Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-Based Courses
Author: Chao, Lee
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2007-10-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1599045095

For technology-based online courses, computer labs are necessary to support hands-on practice for IT products. The implementation of an online computer teaching lab is a challenging task. Strategies & Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-Based Courses discusses design strategies, implementation difficulties, and the effectiveness of online labs. This book provides scholars, researchers, and practitioners support for lab-based e-learning, gives guidance on the selection of technologies for various projects, and illustrates Web-based teaching with case studies.

Cloud Computing for Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Design and Implementation

Cloud Computing for Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Design and Implementation
Author: Chao, Lee
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466609583

With its cost efficiency, enabling of collaboration and sharing of resources, and its ability to improve access, cloud computing is likely to play a big role in the classrooms of tomorrow. Cloud Computing for Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Design and Implementation provides the latest information about cloud development and cloud applications in teaching and learning. The book alsos include empirical research findings in these areas for professionals and researchers working in the field of e-learning who want to implement teaching and learning with cloud computing, as well as provide insights and support to executives concerned with cloud development and cloud applications in e-learning communities and environments.

Strategies and Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-based Courses

Strategies and Technologies for Developing Online Computer Labs for Technology-based Courses
Author: Lee Chao
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781599045078

This title discusses design strategies, implementation difficulties, and the effectiveness of online labs. It provides scholars, researchers, and practitioners support for lab-based e-learning, gives guidance on the selection of technologies for various projects, and illustrates Web-based teaching with case studies.

Online Science Learning: Best Practices and Technologies

Online Science Learning: Best Practices and Technologies
Author: Downing, Kevin
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008-05-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1599049872

The continued growth in general studies and liberal arts and science programs online has led to a rise in the number of students whose science learning experiences are web-based. However, little is known about what is actually going on in web-based science courses at the level of the disciplines within liberal arts and sciences or the corresponding course design features. Online Science Learning: Best Practices and Technologies reviews trends and efforts in web-based science instruction and evaluates contemporary philosophies and pedagogies of online science instruction. This title on an emergent and vital area of education clearly demonstrates how to enrich the academic character and quality of web-based science instruction.

Managing Technology in Higher Education

Managing Technology in Higher Education
Author: A. W. (Tony) Bates
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2011-05-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0470584726

Universities continue to struggle in their efforts to fully integrate information and communications technology within their activities. Based on examination of current practices in technology integration at 25 universities worldwide, this book argues for a radical approach to the management of technology in higher education. It offers recommendations for improving governance, strategic planning, integration of administrative and teaching services, management of digital resources, and training of technology managers and administrators. The book is written for anyone wanting to ensure technology is integrated as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Creating a Learning Commons

Creating a Learning Commons
Author: Lynn D. Lampert
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2019-01-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1442272643

Creating a Learning Commons: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides experienced and detailed research-based guidance for academic librarians and other professionals charged with creating a learning commons. Readers can follow the entire process of developing a library learning commons design and implementation plan from inception to post-occupancy planning and assessment. This practical guide is designed to help librarians develop sound strategies for navigating the challenging issues that often emerge in launching a dynamic and collaborative new library learning commons space within a university or college setting. Lampert and Meyers-Martin provide a practical guide, complete with examples and photos of award-winning learning commons designs. This book will help dedicated professionals identify best practices within today’s existing learning commons settings and get up to speed on how to best approach developing their own library’s new and innovative learning spaces.