Educational Technology and Curriculum

Educational Technology and Curriculum
Author: Sebastian Kennedy
Publisher: Scientific e-Resources
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2018-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1839472251

This book introduces how technology is essential for teaching learning process in today's world. Educational technology, especially computers and computer related peripherals have grown tremendously and have permeated all areas of our lives. Given the vital role of technology in today's world this critical issue will examine the value of effective technology use in classrooms curriculum. Educational technology is a field involved in the facilitation of human learning through systematic identification, development, organization and utilization of a full-range of learning resources and through the management of these processes. Educational technology is a complex, integrated process involving people, procedures, ideas, devices and organization for analyzing problems and devising, implementing, evaluating and managing solutions to those problems involved in all aspects of human learning. Instructional technology is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of processes and resources for learning. Curriculum can be envisaged from different perspectives. What societies envisage as important teaching and learning constitutes the "e;intended"e; curriculum. Information and communication technology has quickly become a key part of the infrastructure of classrooms and schools. From preschool to higher education, computers, laptops, smartphones, smart boards and tablets are powerful mediums through which to get information and communicate. In the 21st century, technology plays a role in every facet of education as students, teachers and administrators turn to their computers to access information, create and express themselves, communicate and collaborate, and track the achievement of learning outcomes.

Digital Audio Broadcasting

Digital Audio Broadcasting
Author: Wolfgang Hoeg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2004-01-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470871423

Now the standardisation work of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)system is finished many broadcast organisations, network providersand receiver manufacturers in European countries and outside ofEurope (for example Canada and the Far East) will be installing DABbroadcast services as pilot projects or public services. Inaddition some value added services (data and video services) areunder development or have already started as pilot projects. The new digital broadcast system DAB distinguishes itself fromexisting conventional broadcast systems, and the various newinternational standards and related documents (from ITU-R, ISO/IEC,ETSI, EBU, EUREKA147, and others) are not readily available and aredifficult to read for users. Therefore it is essential that a wellstructured technical handbook should be available. The Second Edition of Digital Audio Broadcasting has beenfully updated with new sections and chapters added to reflect allthe latest developments and advances. Digital Audio Broadcasting: Provides a fully updated comprehensive overview of DAB Covers international standards, applications and othertechnical issues Combines the expertise of leading researchers in the field ofDAB Now covers such new areas as: IP-Tunneling via DAB; ElectronicProgramme Guide for DAB; and Metadata A comprehensive overview of DAB specifically written forplanning and system engineers, developers for professional anddomestic equipment manufacturers, service providers, as well aspostgraduate students and lecturers in communicationstechnology.

Congressional Record

Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1400
Release: 1965
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

The Potential Cost-effectiveness of Tertiary Open and Distance Learning

The Potential Cost-effectiveness of Tertiary Open and Distance Learning
Author: Chris Curran
Publisher: Communautés européennes
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1996
Genre: Continuing education
ISBN:

Recoge: 1. Introduction - 2. Origins and development of tertiary ODL - 3. The comand for open and distance learning - 4. Institucional models of tertiary level ODL - 5. Cost aspects - 6. Significant cost factors- 7. Student costs and benefits - 8. Conclusions - 9. Appendix: Distance Education Cost Models.