Computer education, instructional design, and other researchers from Europe, North America, and Argentina provide 16 chapters on digital tools that can enhance the seamless connection between forma
This work unites US and international contributors (many affiliated with Columbia University) in instructional technology, education, disabilities, cognitive studies, software development, teaching, a
Educators and others from the US, Greece, and Qatar offer 25 chapters outlining the theoretical framework (and requirements needed for implementation at the school and classroom levels) for the i2Flex
As educational standards continue to transform, it has become essential for educators and pre-service teachers to receive the support and training necessary to effectively instruct their students and
Editors Anderson and Gavan present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles that together provide a reference to the theory and practice of the contemporary development of e
In the era of globalization, awareness surrounding issues of violence and human rights violations has reached an all-time high. In a world where billions of human beings have the potential to create e
Keppell (higher education, Charles Sturt U., Australia) et al. draw together 17 articles by researchers in higher education from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the UK who explore how higher ed
Nineteen articles from academics in computing and telecommunications showcase current scholarship in the use of open source mobile computing technologies for distance and distributed educational proje
Eom (management information systems, Southeast Missouri State U.) and Arbaugh (strategy and project management, U. of Wisconsin Oshkosh) present 17 articles that show researchers, instructors, manager
Baggio (instructional technology management, La Salle U., author and speaker) and Beldarrain (speaker, author, consultant, cyber educator) explore anonymity and its impact and effects on online identi
After a global historical overview of distance education since the early 19th century, international contributors in education and leadership studies present cases demonstrating best practices in lead
Kohls and Wedekind (Knowledge Media Research Center, Germany) assemble 18 articles by a mostly European group of technology and education researchers who discuss the pedagogical patterns that take dig
Scholars in information and communication fields from around the world make a case that education professionals from classroom teachers to administrators and policy makers need to incorporate mobile p
Fifty-four international academics and researchers contribute 25 chapters promoting the discussion and presenting the specific solutions for increasing the interoperability of future standalone and We
The 15 papers in this collection explore the potential of virtual worlds for teaching children and adults, analysis of personalized online training paths, assessment of interoperable tools for Nigeria
For educators interested in starting a telementoring program or improving one in existence, as well as researchers, administrators, and technology specialists, Scigliano (foundations and leadership, D
International contributors in education, informatics, psychology, computer science, and learner-centered design reveal the latest results and trends in intelligent tutoring system architectures, e-lea
The subject is very hot as "smart" systems are finding applications in many enterprises, including finance, risk management, fraud detection, supply chain management, environmental monitoring and warn
Ertl (University of the Bundeswehr-Munich, Germany) gathers researchers and academics from the US and Europe to shed light on the latest techniques related to knowledge construction in online environm
For instructors, educational technologists, software developers, students, and staff at educational institutions, Magoulas (computer science, U. of London, UK) brings together engineers, computer scie
International contributors offer literature reviews, conceptual models, empirical research, opinions, and advice on intellectual capital, innovation processes, and social capital. Written from the int
Contributors from Australia, Canada, Singapore, and the US search across different disciplines, such as psychology, game design, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence, to determine which theo
International contributors report on new technologies, research, applications, and trends in ubiquitous and pervasive computing. Some topics explored include low power considerations, managing context
Nine of the 17 papers in this collection were previously published in the International journal of information technology and web engineering, vol. 3 by IGI Publishing in 2008. The researchers present
Wang (career and technical education and adult education, California State U.) and 19 co-authors offer fresh instructional approaches, theoretical frameworks, and current empirical research in adult l
Forty-five international academics, researchers, and industry professionals contribute 17 chapters examining current work in so-called "serious games"--those that have a non-entertainment purpose--tha
This collection challenges existing trends and thinking in the research literature addressing the purpose, success, and impact of technological rationalism in a global, multicultural world. Research e
Ertl (University of Bundeswehr-Munich, Germany) gathers perspectives and scenarios on e-collaborative knowledge construction. Material is in sections on environments for e-collaborative knowledge cons
Scholars of education from all over the world--many specializing in science and mathematics education, but others in, for example childhood or adult education--grapple with issues that arise from teac
This book combines features of a handbook and a survey text. Because faculty and staff work in a do-it-yourself environment, emphasis is on practical methods for acquiring and creating digital imagery
Contributors from the UK report on recent research and cases in using technology to respond to the specific needs and interests of each student. The cases described range from whole class to individua
For educators, researchers, academics, and practitioners, Kidd (information and communication technology, Texas A&M U.) and Keengwe (computer technology and education, U. of North Dakota) assemble
The 15 chapters of this resource present the authors' current research and experiences in teacher professional development, addressing theoretical and practical issues, including new developments and
Editors Mourlas, Tsianos and Germanakos (communications and media studies, National and Kapodistrian U. of Athens, Greece) have gathered these research studies on cognitive and emotional processes in
Exploring key pedagogical, technological, organizational, documentation, and financial issues, this work provides the latest international research, best practice examples, and case studies on e-learn
Techniques of automatic identification are used in devices such as the bar code, magnetic stripe, integrated circuit, and biometric and radio-frequency identification (RFID). In this book, interdiscip
Organizational memory belongs to a paradigm in which sustainable competitive advantage is tied to individual and organizational knowledge, equal in importance to traditional tangible assets such as ra
Editors Trajkovski, a former professor of information technology at South U., and Collins (anthropology, Towson U.) have collected research from all over the world on the interactions of agents and mu
This collection of research papers on artificial teaching environments is designed for educators and researchers who need to stay informed about the latest technologies for digital simulations. Editor
Concerns over ethical issues in open/distance education systems have arisen due to increasing demand, challenges to traditional higher education power structures, global economic competition, quality
