This volume compiles 14 articles by education and other specialists from the US, UK, Mexico, and China, who address community engagement program implementation and service learning, with an emphasis o
Instructors, administrators, and researchers in technical education describe a program by which college graduates who cannot get coveted government white-collar jobs, can learn marketable skills ra
Education and other scholars mainly from the US present 17 chapters on creating, growing, and sustaining e-learning programs in higher education. They focus on program planning and quality standards,
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
"This book highlights the uniqueness of community college education abroad. It examines the leadership, relationship within the community college reform movement, and training needs of future leaders,
"This book contains an in-depth description of concepts related to program development and assessment methodologies in K-20 education. It addresses curriculum development and program assessment from m
Educators from the US provide 14 chapters on how coaches can conduct evaluations and facilitate professional development experiences in literacy programs from preschool through 12th grade. The chapter
Educators from Europe, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and the US provide 17 essays on in-service teacher training. They address how to design and conduct it, including planning, delivery, and f
Fairness in the workplace is a key element to the successful management and development of an organization. By evaluating the treatment of employees within educational settings, as well as examining t
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 book focuses on the contention that advisory committees are essential for all workforce programs, and instrumental in providing funding, job placement, training, management, equipment, and suppo
Specialists in extension services and other aspects of agriculture explore links between agricultural development, food security, and economic development, particularly in the Caribbean and Africa.
This volume consists of 14 essays by educators from Europe, the US, and Brazil, who examine the use of class video recordings in pre-service and in-service teacher training. They address teacher profe
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
"This book explores the emerging values and visions guiding the rise of new platforms for digital activities, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding and others that are shaping new development tools in the devel
"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 provides relevant case studies, innovative applications and latest empirical research findings on application design, development and usage of mobile devices. It presents current developmen
"This book defines key conceptual and experiential issues of urban development and planning of KBUD Middle Eastern cities of the twenty-first century. It discusses the role of knowledge and its spatia
"This book explores affordability of ICT access in the context of the rapidly growing field of ICT for development. It provides information on selective access to basic web based content, zero-rating
"This book explores moral implications of weapons design and development. It covers topics such as defense, projectile weapons, nuclear weapons, the real costs of war, weapon design in peacetime, and
"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
Educators in a number of disciplines and education researchers examine the impact technology is having on human development across a diverse group of disciplines. In sections on pedagogy and andra
Contributing to the literature on using information and communication technology for sustainable development, computer and information scientists review applications and case studies in the use of
Contributors from a wide range of technical and social sciences explore the use of open and distance learning to accomplish sustainable development. Their topics include how information and commun
Model-based design uses a physical model of equipment or a process for system design, simulation, verification, and validation against requirements throughout the product development cycle, says Wu
Editors Leavitt, Wisdom, and Leavitt present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on the development of cultural awareness and cultural competency in student
Editors Nelson, Ojebuyi, and Salawu present readers with a collection of research and professional perspectives on the intersection between media and social and economic development among the natio
This volume compiles 15 chapters by health and mental health researchers from North America, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the UK on workforce development in mental and behavioral heal
An international group of educators provides 35 essays on teacher education and professional development projects around the world. They describe programs and strategies, such as the implementation of
"This book features theoretical concepts and best practices in the implementation of new technologies within developing areas around the world, highlighting empirical research on the application of in
The management of quality and sustainability in higher education institutions ensures that proper standards are maintained. Such enforced standardization allows for the highest caliber of training opp
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
Contributors to this work (a companion to the publisher's Sustainable Urban and Regional Infrastructure Development: Technologies, Applications, and Management) are all affiliated with or associated w
This work outlines theoretical frameworks and research findings related to the influence of information and communication technologies on sustainable economic development. Some themes are natural reso
"This book presents a better knowledge and understanding of applying knowledge-based development policies, contributing to the theorizing of knowledge-based development and creation of knowledge socie
The 15 chapters in this collection report how information and communication technologies contribute to the work towards sustainable development performed by organizations at the local, regional, natio
This collection synthesizes seminal e-agriculture development and e-government country case studies, and provides insights into theoretical frameworks and policies that can be used to guide the implem
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
"This book is an essential resource for uncovering the latest research in mathematics education and curriculum development and technologies. It also provides the resources necessary for policy makers,
"This book promotes the integral economic, social and environmental protection and development in cities. It promotes cities as drivers of development and poverty reduction and it presents cases that
