Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms
Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms

Author: Kavakl? Uluta?, Nurdan

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-12-29

Total Pages: 290

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In the world of education, technology has revolutionized teaching and learning practices globally. However, the widespread adoption of technology, especially in response to Covid-19, has led to a deluge of data from students' digital footprints. The challenge lies in effectively using this data through learning analytics (LA) to optimize K-12 classroom practices. Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms, edited by Dr. Nurdan Kavakl? Uluta? and Dr. Devrim Höl offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges. This book gathers academic scholars to explore practical perspectives on applying learning analytics in K-12 classrooms, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Addressing topics such as predictive analytics, ethical considerations, and future directions, it empowers educators to make data-driven decisions, creating engaging learning experiences for improved student outcomes. By embracing the insights and recommendations presented in this book, academic scholars can confidently navigate the realm of learning analytics and shape the future of K-12 education.

Modern Early Childhood Teacher Education: Theories and Practice
Modern Early Childhood Teacher Education: Theories and Practice

Author: Badea, Mihaela

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-01-22

Total Pages: 348

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Early childhood education is the decisive period of a student’s life experience where the foundations for lifelong learning are laid. A dynamic interplay of individual and collective experiences unfolds within its organized environment, fostering holistic growth, development, and the safeguarding of young minds. The significance of these formative years cannot be overstated; they are a cornerstone of education, shaping more than half of an individual’s future learning trajectory. In a world driven by international imperatives and national priorities, the establishment of robust early education policies has emerged as a pressing need within the broader Early Childhood Development program. Modern Early Childhood Teacher Education: Theories and Practice delves into the multifaceted tapestry of early school education, dissecting its historical underpinnings while navigating the complexities of contemporary educational paradigms. The book unfurls a comprehensive exploration of diverse global early schooling systems, dissecting their historical trajectories and contemporary challenges. It assumes the role of a scholarly guide, not only for practicing early education teachers but also for aspiring educators preparing to embark on their journey into the realm of pre-school and primary education. Additionally, it stands as a forum for the global exchange of pedagogical insights, fostering a community of academics, researchers, and practitioners committed to advancing the field of early education. The pages of this book resonate with the echoes of critical topics such as contemporary challenges in early schooling systems, innovative teaching resources tailored for young learners, the intricate nuances of digital education in the formative years, and the pivotal role of early education as a catalyst for broader educational and cultural policies.

Optimizing Leadership and Governance in Higher Education
Optimizing Leadership and Governance in Higher Education

Author: Rahman, Mushfiqur

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 366

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Optimizing leadership and governance in higher education creates an environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. As institutions face challenges from technological advancements, demographic shifts, and global competition, effective governance structures and leadership development becomes critical when navigating these challenges. By prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and adaptability, educational leaders develop a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement, empowering faculty, staff, and students to engage in their own educational experience. Exploration into the commitment to optimizing leadership and governance in higher education can lead to sustainable growth, improved student outcomes, and a more responsive educational landscape. Optimizing Leadership and Governance in Higher Education explores best practices and insights into higher education governance and leadership optimization. By sharing research, practical strategies, and personal experiences, the book offers solutions for education administrators to navigate complex challenges in the evolving educational landscape. This book covers topics such as educational technology, ethics and law, and social science, and is a useful resource for education professionals, administrators, policy makers, computer scientists, sociologists, academicians, and researchers.

Learning Analytics
Learning Analytics

Author: Johann Ari Larusson

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-07-04

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1461433053

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In education today, technology alone doesn't always lead to immediate success for students or institutions. In order to gauge the efficacy of educational technology, we need ways to measure the efficacy of educational practices in their own right. Through a better understanding of how learning takes place, we may work toward establishing best practices for students, educators, and institutions. These goals can be accomplished with learning analytics. Learning Analytics: From Research to Practice updates this emerging field with the latest in theories, findings, strategies, and tools from across education and technological disciplines. Guiding readers through preparation, design, and examples of implementation, this pioneering reference clarifies LA methods as not mere data collection but sophisticated, systems-based analysis with practical applicability inside the classroom and in the larger world. Case studies illustrate applications of LA throughout academic settings (e.g., intervention, advisement, technology design), and their resulting impact on pedagogy and learning. The goal is to bring greater efficiency and deeper engagement to individual students, learning communities, and educators, as chapters show diverse uses of learning analytics to: Enhance student and faculty performance. Improve student understanding of course material. Assess and attend to the needs of struggling learners. Improve accuracy in grading. Allow instructors to assess and develop their own strengths. Encourage more efficient use of resources at the institutional level. Researchers and practitioners in educational technology, IT, and the learning sciences will hail the information in Learning Analytics: From Research to Practice as a springboard to new levels of student, instructor, and institutional success.

Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education
Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education

Author: Cayton, Emily

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-02-07

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 166845940X

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There has been an increasing issue in STEM education as many students lack interest and knowledge in STEM disciplines and fields. Given the high demand for STEM workers, and the projected growth of STEM fields, it is important to expose students to STEM education beginning as early as elementary school. Some K-6 programs are not preparing teacher candidates adequately for STEM content or skills, especially in engineering. Integrating these disciplines and practices throughout elementary education programs could result in more exposure for K-6 students. Using STEM-Focused Teacher Preparation Programs to Reimagine Elementary Education presents anecdotal stories of how elementary education programs have altered their content offerings, field experiences, and curricula to expand their teacher candidates’ knowledge and exposure to STEM disciplines and fields. Covering key topics such as diversity, teacher education, and technology integration, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, policymakers, administrators of K-12 education, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

New Approaches in Mobile Learning for Early Childhood Education
New Approaches in Mobile Learning for Early Childhood Education

Author: Papadakis, Stamatios

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-07-22

Total Pages: 351

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As personal computing devices transition from traditional computers to contemporary mobile platforms, a global revolution in technology-based learning is underway. In the context of contemporary education, a critical challenge involves aligning traditional pedagogical methods with the developmental needs of today's learners. The intersection of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and education is pivotal, with mobile devices emerging as transformative catalysts. New Approaches in Mobile Learning for Early Childhood Education explores the advantages inherent in mobile learning, highlighting various forms of ICT as technically appropriate tools that cater to the developmental needs of children. The book underscores the distinctive benefits of mobile learning, such as heightened user motivation, intuitive usability, and high accessibility and reliability. It positions ICT as an indispensable asset, overshadowing conventional teaching approaches, and emphasizes the principal benefit of these advancements: the facilitation of accelerated and more effective learning in education. Within the pages of this book, empirical studies unravel the transformative potential of mobile learning applications and their corresponding pedagogical strategies. Tailored for educators, researchers, and policymakers, the book delves into diverse subject domains and age groups, navigating through topics such as mobile learning intricacies, educational applications for children, and innovative science and mathematics education strategies.

Cultivating Literate Citizenry Through Interdisciplinary Instruction
Cultivating Literate Citizenry Through Interdisciplinary Instruction

Author: Scott, Chyllis E.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-04-05

Total Pages: 340

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The role of literacy instruction extends far beyond traditional English language arts classrooms. Cultivating Literate Citizenry Through Interdisciplinary Instruction delves into the necessary concepts within the realm of literacy across and within various academic disciplines. From the foundational core courses of English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies to enriching extracurricular pursuits like agriculture, theater arts, visual arts, and kinesiology, this book encapsulates the essence of fostering literacy competencies in all domains. This comprehensive resource caters to a diverse audience, spanning preservice and in-service teachers, teacher educators, district and school leaders, and educational researchers. It is a versatile tool, ideal for integrating literacy methods courses focusing on content-area and disciplinary literacy instruction across all age groups. Practicing teachers will find it an invaluable resource for their ongoing professional development, while educational leaders will gain profound insights to inform their instructional support strategies.

Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education

Author: Friesen, Amber

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-07-18

Total Pages: 372

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Amidst the positive impact of high-quality early childhood education on a child's education, health, and family outcomes, a pressing issue persists – major systemic societal inequities. These disparities disproportionately affect certain children's access and inclusion in early learning environments, creating a landscape where potential remains untapped. At this pivotal juncture, where the spotlight is on universal access to early childhood learning, this book emerges as a beacon of change. Titled Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education, this project dives deep into the heart of the matter, dissecting the challenges that hinder the realization of equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for all young children and their families. This book caters to professionals and students across various disciplines involved in supporting young children and their families. Designed for early childhood teacher preparation programs, higher education institutions, alternative certification programs, policymakers, administrators, directors, and educators, Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education offers practical insights. It guides the creation of equitable and inclusive early childhood programs, shapes professional development, and encourages ongoing research and evaluation to ensure that innovations contribute to advancing equity and inclusion for all young children.

Parental Influence on Educational Success and Wellbeing
Parental Influence on Educational Success and Wellbeing

Author: Gamez, Ana Maria

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-05-06

Total Pages: 492

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Within parenting, a complex dynamic emerges as empirical research intersects with practical applications. Parental Influence on Educational Success and Wellbeing navigates uncharted territories in parenting research, tackling pivotal issues like culture, minority experiences, lifespan perspectives, disabilities, and the convergence of medical and legal dimensions. Its uniqueness lies in theoretical exploration and in providing tangible solutions—offering parents concrete best practices and strategies. This book is an indispensable resource for parents seeking to navigate the multifaceted challenges of nurturing their children in diverse contexts. By integrating insights from various dimensions of parenting research, the book equips parents with a nuanced understanding of how their actions reverberate through their child's life, influencing academic achievement and emotional well-being.

Advancing the Power of Learning Analytics and Big Data in Education
Advancing the Power of Learning Analytics and Big Data in Education

Author: Azevedo, Ana

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-03-19

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1799871045

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The term learning analytics is used in the context of the use of analytics in e-learning environments. Learning analytics is used to improve quality. It uses data about students and their activities to provide better understanding and to improve student learning. The use of learning management systems, where the activity of the students can be easily accessed, potentiated the use of learning analytics to understand their route during the learning process, help students be aware of their progress, and detect situations where students can give up the course before its completion, which is a growing problem in e-learning environments. Advancing the Power of Learning Analytics and Big Data in Education provides insights concerning the use of learning analytics, the role and impact of analytics on education, and how learning analytics are designed, employed, and assessed. The chapters will discuss factors affecting learning analytics such as human factors, geographical factors, technological factors, and ethical and legal factors. This book is ideal for teachers, administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the use of big data and learning analytics for improved student success and educational environments.