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

Published: 2010-09-30

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 1616928565

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"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.


Online Tutor 2.0: Methodologies and Case Studies for Successful Learning

Online Tutor 2.0: Methodologies and Case Studies for Successful Learning

Author: García-Peñalvo, Francisco José

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-03-31

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1466658339

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After centuries of rethinking education and learning, the current theory is based on technology’s approach to and affect on the planned interaction between knowledge trainers and trainees. Online Tutor 2.0: Methodologies and Case Studies for Successful Learning demonstrates, through the exposure of successful cases in online education and training, the necessity of the human factor, particularly in teaching/tutoring roles, for ensuring the development of quality and excellent learning activities. The didactic patterns derived from these experiences and methodologies will provide a basis for a more powerful and efficient new generation of technology-based learning solutions for high school teachers, university professors, researchers, and students at all levels of education.


Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies

Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies

Author: Wang, Victor C.X.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1466646160

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Continuous advances in technologies, individuals, and the workplace have increased the importance of adult learning and professional development for keeping up with the current pace of technologies and information. Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies explores the understanding, practice, and research within technical education and professional development. By providing a comprehensive view on educational technologies for adult learning, this book is essential for lecturers, practitioners, as well as academics interested in a variety of research in continuing education.


Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 1836

ISBN-13: 1466618531

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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

Published: 2015-01-31

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1466674652

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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

Published: 2018-07-27

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1522561595

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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

Published: 2014-10-31

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1466665564

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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

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1522534660

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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.