"This book identifies the role of digital technology in personalized learning, brings together research in personalized learning with a focus on cognitive, affective and metacogntive functionality of
Whether by synergy or by synthesis, development and technology are becoming synonymous in every domain. Cases on Transnational Learning and Technologically Enabled Environments reports on national an
Collaborative virtual learning environments are both two dimensional and three dimensional virtual spaces incorporating multiple interactive aspects or collaborative dialogic forums that link learners
"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of critical thinking strategies in pre-service learning environments. It also provides insigh
Communities of practice (CoPs) have been recognized as effective environments to support collaborative learning among professionals, organizations, and educational institutions. This work compiles rec
This collection of research articles, of interest to both academics and educational practitioners, surveys mobile learning research and projects and discusses the latest mobile learning environments b
This collection of fifteen articles on learning and teaching in rich virtual environments presents recent research on the nexus of pedagogy and virtual worlds. The volume is divided into five sections
Technology is essential for access to learning and development of a knowledge society.Cases on Interactive Technology Environments and Transnational Collaboration: Concerns and Perspectives provides
This work proposes a conceptual framework for distance language learning and provides principles for understanding, designing, and running distance language learning environments, addressing component
The first half of this volume describes the computer and web technologies that enable online education, the students who use e-learning technologies, and the different e-learning environments and comm
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
Author and educator Kalyuga (U. of New South Wales) outlines theory and research-based recommendations on information presentation techniques in both multimedia and electronic learning environments. T
This collection of twenty-eight articles on information and communications technologies showcases current scholarship in online education technology and virtual learning environments. Articles address
"This book compiles real-world case studies on successful classroom models and practices to provide rewarding learning environments for students with disabilities. It addresses topics such as behavior
"This book explores new interactive platforms that contain elements related to these senses so that learning is more complete and dynamic between teacher and student. It shows new learning platforms,
"This book is an essential reference source that examines the impact that games and simulations have within different learning environments. Featuring in-depth discussions on relevant topics including
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
"This book provides the latest research and developments to determine the disengagement detection of students or learners through online learning system. It explores how detecting and analyzing studen
Researchers in education, education technology, and computers introduce educators to the use of virtual worlds for teaching and learning, and lead them through a number of experiences and the conc
This collection of thirteen articles on network security showcases current scholarship in privacy and security in relation to both social relations and programming for virtual environments. Topics dis
Information technologies, robotics, computer science, and electrical engineering are among the perspectives brought to bear on efforts to enrich physical environments with a network of distributed dev
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
The 18 papers in this collection describe blended learning practices for combining face-to-face and online approaches to instruction, and report the benefits of using technology to connect learners fr
This book examines the latest research on customization of communication services and environments. Coverage encompasses theoretical foundations and best practices related to the design and developmen
"This book provides an overview of the multiple-case study methodology used to describe how various maker sites designed their learning methodology and supported learning communities from an European
"This book provides an overview of the multiple-case study methodology used to describe how various maker sites designed their learning methodology and supported learning communities from an American
"This book helps lay the groundwork for how to use the large amounts of available data from the myriad online learning systems. Its approach of looking at online learning data will advance the field o
The integration of technology into educational settings has revolutionized classroom instruction in recent years. By properly utilizing available digital resources, students’ learning experiences can
Parsons (information systems, Massey U., New Zealand) draws together 19 articles published in the first issue (2009) of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning on combining e-learning
Edited by Parsons (founding editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning), this volume explores mobile learning experiences in a variety of subjects, such as medicine, h
This anthology reviews open source software issues in the e-learning environment. Topics covered include Web 2.0 technologies in e-learning, the roll of free and open source software in education, bui
Hybrid learning (or blended learning) combines face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated instruction. This book collects work from Asia, Europe, the US, and Australia by professionals in educati
For distance education practitioners, administrators, librarians, and students, Gearhart (distance education, Troy U.) compiles 15 cases on distance learning course delivery and learning outcomes. Cas
This work presents international examples of online learning and blended learning, a mixture of traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning experiences. The cases focus on the challenges
This book offers students, instructors, and researchers insight on current progress in language and cultural e-learning. Part I mainly focuses on research in learning languages with ICTs, and Part II
The 17 papers in this collection explore the development and assessment of online programs, the use of technology for collaborative learning, and the potential of learning technology for developing sk
"This book focuses on educational approaches that incorporate technology application and by which students may self-regulate their learning. It also focuses on modern day technology requirements in th
"This book focuses on non-traditional education, schools, non-profit or corporate learning and development and delves into the quilt that makes up the higher education space. It explores connectedness
"This book explores critical theory and transformative learning and addresses the interconnectedness of the two important theories and praxis. It offers an in-depth description of key theories and con
"This book focuses on exploring a variety of research traditions in the field of FL learning/acquisition--at home and/or abroad--including: approaches to identity, ethnographic inquiry, investigation