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Author: Zemliansky, Pavel
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2008-04-30
Total Pages: 768
ISBN-13: 1599048949
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Author: Kennedy-Clark, Shannon
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2014-04-30
Total Pages: 357
ISBN-13: 1466644710
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ever-growing creation of new internet technologies has led to a growing trend and use of scenario-based virtual environments and serious games in education. Along with these new technologies, there is an increasing interest in how students can be effectively assessed when using these virtual environments. Cases on the Assessment of Scenario and Game-Based Virtual Worlds in Higher Education is a comprehensive collection that provides aspects of assessment in virtual worlds combined with lessons learned from critical reflection. These case studies present successes, challenges, and innovations to be utilized as a framework for practitioners and researchers to base their own effective forms of scenario-based learning. This publication would be of particular interest to practice-based disciplines such as education, nursing, medicine, and social work.
Author: Hewett, Beth L.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2010-06-30
Total Pages: 515
ISBN-13: 1605669954
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Author: García-Peñalvo, Francisco José
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2014-03-31
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 1466658339
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter centuries of rethinking education and learning, the current theory is based on technologys 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.
Author: Annie McKee
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU
Published: 2012-11-01
Total Pages: 641
ISBN-13: 1442550465
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA new view of the four functions of Management: through the lens of leadership The pace and scope of change in the world and organisations during the past 10 years is unprecedented. In this environment, staying ahead of the curve and preparing for success in work, management and leadership is challenging. Amidst the financial crises, catastrophic disasters, and business scandals frequently making headlines, Annie McKee and the Australian authors of this new text Management: a Focus on Leaders, believe there is a unique opportunity to re-focus the way students are prepared for their future in business. Show future managers how to lead in a complex, yet exciting, global environment With an engaging writing style and an outcome-driven approach, Annie McKee and Australian authors Travis Kemp and Gordon Spence directly address the many behavioural, social, cognitive and emotional challenges beyond the four functions of management. Management features exciting Australasian and global case studies and easy, student-friendly teaching tools. Unique Decision Making mini-simulations using adaptive technology allow students to make management decisions and see the impact of their decisions.
Author: Fitzgerald, Tanya
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2014-06-30
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 1466662034
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the last three decades, higher education institutions have experienced massive changes. In particular, institutions of higher education have been positioned as a means to contribute to the knowledge economy and gain a level of competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Advancing Knowledge in Higher Education: Universities in Turbulent Times addresses ways in which knowledge is shaped, produced, and reworked to meet international demands for productive workforces. Divided into three sections that interrogate the higher education policy context, knowledge production, and knowledge workers, this reference publication focuses on the role of higher education in business value creation and competitive advantage, serving as a useful reference for academicians, professionals, researchers, and students.
Author: Berg, Gary A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2009-10-31
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 160566877X
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Author: Cambridge, Darren
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2012-02-29
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 1466601442
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs information is increasingly gathered online, the issues surrounding the usefulness, organization and interaction with electronic collection have grown in number and scope. E-Portfolios and Global Diffusion: Solutions for Collaborative Education addresses the emerging requirements, concerns and applications for e-portfolios. Through innovative chapters on real-world business uses, educational experiences, ideal design, this book fills an important gap in current literature concerning Web 2.0 applications. The theoretical debate surrounding e-portfolios is also presented along with international viewpoints, providing an important contribution to the global discussion of representing knowledge in the 21st century.
Author: Adeoye, Blessing F.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2014-06-30
Total Pages: 382
ISBN-13: 1466661631
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Author: Greenlaw, Raymond
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2012-03-31
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 1466602384
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