Adaptation, Resistance and Access to Instructional Technologies: Assessing Future Trends In Education

Adaptation, Resistance and Access to Instructional Technologies: Assessing Future Trends In Education
Author: D'Agustino, Steven
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2010-09-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1616928565

"This book captures the current trends in technology integration from PreK-12 to higher education, focusing on the various constituent groups, namely students, teachers, and communities, in education and the effects of educational technology on learning and empowerment"--Provided by publisher.

Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education

Models for Improving and Optimizing Online and Blended Learning in Higher Education
Author: Keengwe, Jared
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466662816

"This book examines the benefits and costs associated with the utilization of technology-mediated instructional environments, recognizing that instructional technology could offer alternative means of communication for understanding"--Provided by publisher.

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1836
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466618531

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications presents a vital compendium of research detailing the latest case studies, architectures, frameworks, methodologies, and research on Digital Democracy. With contributions from authors around the world, this three-volume collection presents the most sophisticated research and developments from the field, relevant to researchers, academics, and practitioners alike. In order to stay abreast of the latest research, this book affords a vital look into Digital Literacy research.

Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience

Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience
Author: Scheg, Abigail G.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466674652

In the past decade, traditional classroom teaching models have been transformed in order to better promote active learning and learner engagement. Implementation and Critical Assessment of the Flipped Classroom Experience seeks to capture the momentum of non-traditional teaching methods and provide a necessary resource for individuals who are interested in taking advantage of this pedagogical endeavor. Using narrative explanations and foundation materials provided by experienced instructors, this premier reference work presents the benefits and challenges of flipped methodology implementation in today’s classroom to educators and educational administrators across all disciplines and levels.

Globalized Curriculum Methods for Modern Mathematics Education

Globalized Curriculum Methods for Modern Mathematics Education
Author: Tella, Adedeji
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2018-07-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522561595

The field of education is in constant flux as new theories and practices emerge to engage students and improve the learning experience. Globalization has created new challenges for mathematics educators as they are compelled to respond to the shifting patterns and practices of everyday life and stay abreast of the latest research in education, curriculum, development, and technologies. Globalized Curriculum Methods for Modern Mathematics Education is a comprehensive and timely publication that contains the latest research in mathematics education and modern globalized curriculum development and technologies. The book examines subjects such as teaching competencies, digital games for teaching and learning mathematics, and the challenges and prospects of globalized science curriculum. This is an ideal resource for educators, academicians, teachers, policy makers, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking to further their research in mathematics education.

Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines

Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines
Author: Scheg, Abigail G.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2014-10-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466665564

In recent years, distance education programs have grown to allow greater educational opportunities to a diverse set of learners from all over the world. As remote learning becomes a widespread practice, universities too must adapt to this changing educational landscape. Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines provides an interdisciplinary look at the development of distance learning in higher education. This reference work bridges the gap between disciplines by offering practical tools and solutions for successful distance education implementation. Educators, administrators, and researchers across academia will find this publication a timely and relevant resource.

Emerging Self-Directed Learning Strategies in the Digital Age

Emerging Self-Directed Learning Strategies in the Digital Age
Author: Giuseffi, Frank G.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522534660

Currently, society is becoming increasingly involved in self-directed learning for both intellectual and professional development. As such, it is imperative that both researchers and educational professionals update themselves on the current research on self-directed learning and how it has created a new culture of independence. Emerging Self-Directed Learning Strategies in the Digital Age is a key resource for the latest research on the role of self-directed learning and how it is impacting society, educational professionals, and researchers in their day-to-day work. Featuring broad coverage among a variety of relevant views and themes, such as project based learning (PBL), student goal setting, and self-efficacy theory, this book is ideally designed for educational professionals working in the fields of teacher pedagogy, theory, instructional technology, and adult education, as well as academics and upper-level students looking for innovative research on one-to-one programs and learning analytics.

Impact of Learning Analytics on Curriculum Design and Student Performance

Impact of Learning Analytics on Curriculum Design and Student Performance
Author: Kumar Singh, Manoj
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522553703

The quality of students’ learning experiences is a critical concern for all educational institutions. With the assistance of modern technological advances, educational establishments have the capability to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their learning programs. Impact of Learning Analytics on Curriculum Design and Student Performance is a critical scholarly resource that examines the connection between learning analytics and evaluations and their impact on curriculum design and student performance in educational institutions. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as academic support, large scale assessment, and educational research methods, this book is geared towards educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies

Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies
Author: Keengwe, Jared
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2014-08-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466663448

Once considered disruptive to learning, technology has increasingly become an integrated and valued part of the modern classroom. In particular, mobile technologies provide the ability to encourage evocative student learning through new experiences. Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies showcases the widely varied ways that technology can be applied to enhance classroom learning. Closely examining and critiquing the best methods in assimilating technologies, this publication is a valuable resource for faculty, teachers, administrators, technology staff, directors of learning centers, and other education technology leaders interested in incorporating new technologies within the classroom for engaging student learning.