Infusing Technology into the Classroom: Continuous Practice Improvement
Infusing Technology into the Classroom: Continuous Practice Improvement

Author: Schifter, Catherine

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2008-05-31

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1599047675

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Technology has impacted how many teachers develop methods of instruction in their classroom settings. The Continuous Practice Improvement (CPI) professional development program introduces teachers to infusing computers into the curriculum and classroom activities seamlessly. Infusing Technology into the Classroom: Continuous Practice Improvement retells compelling stories of a successful computer-related professional development program that was implemented into Kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms of a Philadelphia school. Through an analysis of the study, a theoretical model to guide technology infused professional development for teachers is discovered.

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.

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.

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.

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

Published: 2014-08-31

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1466663448

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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.

Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments
Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments

Author: Marmon, Michael

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-03-16

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1522532307

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The use of media to create and maintain a public presence has become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life. Such interactions should be used to enhance other aspects of life that have become heavily technology-driven, such as education. Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments is a critical scholarly publication that explores the different perspectives of public latency and the creation of electronic educational formats that mimic the experience of traditional classrooms. Featuring a wide range of coverage on topics that include active learning, teacher authority, and computer-mediated communication, this publication is geared toward educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

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.

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.