Learning-Through-Touring

Learning-Through-Touring

Author: Juliet Sprake

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-03-26

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9460917771

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Learning-through-Touring uncovers ways in which people interact with the built environment by exploring the spaces around, between and within buildings. The key idea embodied in the book is that learning through touring is haptic –the learner is a physical, cognitive and emotional participant in the process. It also develops the concept that tours, rather than being finished products, are designed to evolve through user participation and over time. Part One of the book presents a series of analytical investigations into theories and practices of learning and touring that have then been developed to produce a set of conceptual methods for tour design. Projects that have tried and tested these methods are described in Part Two. Technologies that have been utilised as portable tools for learning-through-touring are illustrated both through historical and contemporary practices. In all of this, there is an underlying belief that what is formally presented to us by ‘authorities’ is open to self-discovery, questioning and independent enquiry. The book is particularly relevant for those seeking innovative ways to explore and engage with the built environment; mobile learning educators; learning departments in museums, galleries and historic buildings; organisations involved in ‘bridging the gap’ between architecture and public understanding and anyone who enjoys finding out new things about their environment.


e-Learning by Design

e-Learning by Design

Author: William Horton

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-12-14

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13: 1118118383

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Since the first edition of E-learning by Design, e-learning has evolved rapidly and fringe techniques have moved into the mainstream. Underlying and underwriting these changes in e–learning are advances in technology and changes in society. The second edition of the bestselling book E-Learning by Design offers a comprehensive look at the concepts and processes of developing, creating, and implementing a successful e-learning program. This practical, down-to-earth resource is filled with clear information and instruction without over simplification. The book helps instructors build customized e-learning programs from scratch—building on core principles of instructional design to: develop meaningful activities and lessons; create and administer online tests and assessments; design learning games and simulations; and implement an individualized program. "Every newcomer to the field will find this edition indispensable, while professionals will find much needed contemporary information to manage the rapid changes happening in our field. Even if you own the first edition, buy this update as soon as possible." —Michael W. Allen, CEO of Allen Interactions, Inc.; author, Michael Allen's e-Learning Library Series "Covers the full range of options for presenting learning materials online—including designing useful topics, engaging activities, and reliable tests—and it takes into account the realities and issues of today's instructional designers, such as social learning and mobile learning." —Saul Carliner, associate professor, Concordia University; author, The E-Learning Handbook "Horton nails it! Perfectly timed, robust, and practical, this second edition of brings together the latest strategies for learning without losing its critical premise—technology enables e-learning, but great design makes it work." —Marc J. Rosenberg, e-learning strategist; author, Beyond E-Learning "An e-learning encyclopedia loaded with detailed guidelines and examples ranging from basic instructional design techniques to the latest applications in games, social media, and mobile-learning. An essential reference for anyone involved in e-learning design, development, or evaluation" —Ruth Colvin Clark, author, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction


HowExpert Guide to Bike Touring: 101 Tips to Start, Learn, and Succeed in Bike Touring From A to Z

HowExpert Guide to Bike Touring: 101 Tips to Start, Learn, and Succeed in Bike Touring From A to Z

Author: HowExpert

Publisher: HowExpert

Published: 2020-05-04

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 1648912893

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Have you ever dreamt about going on your bicycle to a different town? Or perhaps you thought about hopping on your bike and going to a faraway country? Or maybe you were considering going to another continent? Did you know that you can materialize these dreams and turn them into your reality and your life? Then this book is perfect for you! Not only will it tell you everything you need to know about bike touring around the world, but it will also give you a glimpse of what life is like when you are finally on the road. If you want to know more about bike tours, but you are not ready to go on your own bike touring experience yet, then this book will answer a couple of questions you may have, and, hopefully, it will also show you the way to have a successful bike tour. This guide focuses on everything you need to know about bike touring, but it also gives you information about the things you must do before, during, and after a bike tour. So, if you want to experience a bike tour from the comfort of your living room, then get comfortable and start reading this book. It will be an adventure from start to finish! About the Expert Eugenia Tovar has always been interested in finding alternative ways of exploring the world. She decided to embark on an unforgettable Bike Tour that saw her leaving her home country, Venezuela, and she ended up exploring Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on her bicycle. Eugenia is also very interested in nature, photography, and of course, bicycles! Nowadays she is homesteading with her family on a farm, located in El Soberbio, a small town in the Argentinian-Brazilian border, where she hopes to welcome bike tourists from all over the world. Eugenia is a firm believer in personal freedom and self-sustainability, and along with her partner and toddler, they are now planning their next bike tour. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.


Museum Communication and Social Media

Museum Communication and Social Media

Author: Kirsten Drotner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-14

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1135053413

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Visitor engagement and learning, outreach, and inclusion are concepts that have long dominated professional museum discourses. The recent rapid uptake of various forms of social media in many parts of the world, however, calls for a reformulation of familiar opportunities and obstacles in museum debates and practices. Young people, as both early adopters of digital forms of communication and latecomers to museums, increasingly figure as a key target group for many museums. This volume presents and discusses the most advanced research on the multiple ways in which social media operates to transform museum communications in countries as diverse as Australia, Denmark, Germany, Norway, the UK, and the United States. It examines the socio-cultural contexts, organizational and education consequences, and methodological implications of these transformations.


Travel as a Political Act

Travel as a Political Act

Author: Rick Steves

Publisher: Rick Steves

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 581

ISBN-13: 1641710470

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Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.


Delivering Authentic Arts Education 4e

Delivering Authentic Arts Education 4e

Author: Judith Dinham

Publisher: Cengage AU

Published: 2019-09-30

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 0170420590

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This market-leading practical text helps student teachers develop their confidence, understanding and skills to effectively and authentically teach arts. With a strong balance between theory and practice, Delivering Authentic Arts Education outlines the true nature of the key learning area of arts education and its importance in the curriculum, emphasising the arts as forms of creative activity, meaning-making and expression in a cultural context. Initial chapters discuss how to recognise and build on existing artistic abilities and pedagogical skills, how to encourage children’s creativity, how to lead arts appreciation experiences, and the general principles of planning and assessment. Part 2 specifically examines the five arts areas: dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts. The final part of the text, Units of Inquiry, contains valuable sample learning activities and resources that demonstrate how to plan an effective lesson within a unit of inquiry.


Flat Stanley on Ice

Flat Stanley on Ice

Author: Lori Haskins Houran

Publisher: Reading Ladder

Published: 2017-06-29

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781405283540

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It's an ice-cool new adventure for everyone's favourite flat hero in this colour-illustrated early reader. Perfect for children learning to read. Stanley and his brother Arthur are super-excited to go ice-skating on the frozen lake. And as Arthur is slipping and sliding around, it turns out Stanley is an ice-skating superstar. But then cracks start to appear . . . is the ice rink about to disappear? The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. - Short, simple sentences - Familiar, repeated words - Big, clear type - 1 - 5 lines per page - Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band: Green