The 30-second Encyclopedia of Learning and Performance

The 30-second Encyclopedia of Learning and Performance
Author: David H. Miles
Publisher: Amacom Books
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780814471784

Learning professionals may love those 500-page textbooks, but they're not exactly light reading. Trainers on the go crave a portable reference packed with bite-sized, self-contained topics conveniently arranged for quick access and adaptable to a myriad of instructional situations. They'll be thankful for The 30-Second Encyclopedia of Learning and Performance, which presents hundreds of terms, processes, and methodologies in one place. Readers can instantly locate any subject in the book, then read the brief but thorough entry in 30 seconds to three minutes. Or read Part One start to finish for an overview of the performance-improvement process, then dive back in as necessary. The author lists additional books and online sources, offers "rapid histories" of each subject's evolution and its noteworthy gurus, and writes in refreshing, plain English for rookies and experienced practitioners alike.

Action Learning

Action Learning
Author: Y. Boshyk
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2010-02-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230250734

The first of a two volume set that fully explore the roots of action learning and the legacy of its principal pioneer, Reg Revans. Rather than prescribe one approach to action learning, it shows alternative approaches to fit different contexts, including classic action learning, action reflection learning and business driven action learning.

Learning Analytics Enhanced Online Learning Support

Learning Analytics Enhanced Online Learning Support
Author: Shuang Li
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2023-12-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1003815634

Offering the latest developments in online education in the era of big data, this book explores theories, technologies, and practices in the field of data-driven online learning support services using learning analytics. This book is divided into five chapters. Chapter 1 reflects and reconstructs the connotation of learning support against the backdrop of education reform, the rise of learning analytics, and the upgrading of the demand for learning services in the new era. Chapter 2 presents a P-K-DSE-E model of online learner characteristics and discusses measurement and data representation methods for learner characteristics based on it. Chapters 3–5 focus on the three types of learning support that are closely related to learning performance and satisfaction, including the promotion of social learning, electronic learning assessment based on the learning process, and personalized tutoring and support. This book innovatively develops the concept, theory, and practical methods of student support services in distance education traditional practices in the new era and provides valuable exploration of data-driven personalized learning service methods and technologies in the era of artificial intelligence through rich examples. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of distance and online education, educational technology, and audiovisual education.

Information Literacy Education: A Process Approach

Information Literacy Education: A Process Approach
Author: Maria-Carme Torras
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1780631421

From a traditional role of information gatekeepers, librarians have been challenged to become pedagogues who teach and counsel students in information literacy. The aim of this book is to professionalise the educational role of academic libraries. It helps information professionals design and carry out information literacy education programmes. The book puts forward a process-oriented approach to information literacy user education. Practical ways are outlined in which librarians' pedagogical involvement in higher education can be enhanced. By applying two general didactic models, the book meets the information professionals' needs to make theoretically founded and independent choices in her teaching and supervisory practices as well as critically reflecting on them. Examples of best and less good practice are drawn upon to provide scenarios for reflection which can inspire and enrich the information professional's work. - Provides the information professional with a practical framework to get started on a new user education programme for information literacy or to redesign an existing one - Puts forward a model of user education which contextualises information search and use within the framework of academic writing - Helps the academic library, as a professional community, to build up a common educational platform for information literacy which will enhance its educational role in the higher education landscape

Trainer Basics

Trainer Basics
Author: George M. Piskurich
Publisher: Association for Talent Development
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2023-05-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1607283239

Answers the three key questions for new trainers: What does a trainer do and why? How can the skills be developed quickly? How does a trainer apply knowledge? Trainer Basics provides a clear, concise explanation of the training function. Veteran trainer, George M. Piskurich, explains the basics of instructional design, adult learning, needs analysis, evaluation, presenting, and facilitation. It is a great tool for training beginning practitioners and subject matter experts new to the training field.

Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, Second Edition
Author: Pagani, Margherita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1756
Release: 2008-08-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605660159

Advances in hardware, software, and audiovisual rendering technologies of recent years have unleashed a wealth of new capabilities and possibilities for multimedia applications, creating a need for a comprehensive, up-to-date reference. The Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking provides hundreds of contributions from over 200 distinguished international experts, covering the most important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies in multimedia technology. This must-have reference contains over 1,300 terms, definitions, and concepts, providing the deepest level of understanding of the field of multimedia technology and networking for academicians, researchers, and professionals worldwide.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Out-of-School Learning

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Out-of-School Learning
Author: Kylie Peppler
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 2280
Release: 2017-01-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 148338523X

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Out-of-School Learning documents what the best research has revealed about out-of-school learning: what facilitates or hampers it; where it takes place most effectively; how we can encourage it to develop talents and strengthen communities; and why it matters. Key features include: Approximately 260 articles organized A-to-Z in 2 volumes available in a choice of electronic or print formats. Signed articles, specially commissioned for this work and authored by key figures in the field, conclude with Cross References and Further Readings to guide students to the next step in a research journey. Reader’s Guide groups related articles within broad, thematic areas to make it easy for readers to spot additional relevant articles at a glance. Detailed Index, the Reader’s Guide, and Cross References combine for search-and-browse in the electronic version. Resource Guide points to classic books, journals, and web sites, including those of key associations.

The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics

The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics
Author: Carol A. Chapelle
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1700
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1119147379

Offers a wide-ranging overview of the issues and research approaches in the diverse field of applied linguistics Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, examines, and seeks solutions to real-life language-related issues. Such issues often occur in situations of language contact and technological innovation, where language problems can range from explaining misunderstandings in face-to-face oral conversation to designing automated speech recognition systems for business. The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics includes entries on the fundamentals of the discipline, introducing readers to the concepts, research, and methods used by applied linguists working in the field. This succinct, reader-friendly volume offers a collection of entries on a range of language problems and the analytic approaches used to address them. This abridged reference work has been compiled from the most-accessed entries from The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (www.encyclopediaofappliedlinguistics.com), the more extensive volume which is available in print and digital format in 1000 libraries spanning 50 countries worldwide. Alphabetically-organized and updated entries help readers gain an understanding of the essentials of the field with entries on topics such as multilingualism, language policy and planning, language assessment and testing, translation and interpreting, and many others. Accessible for readers who are new to applied linguistics, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics: Includes entries written by experts in a broad range of areas within applied linguistics Explains the theory and research approaches used in the field for analysis of language, language use, and contexts of language use Demonstrates the connections among theory, research, and practice in the study of language issues Provides a perfect starting point for pursuing essential topics in applied linguistics Designed to offer readers an introduction to the range of topics and approaches within the field, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics is ideal for new students of applied linguistics and for researchers in the field.