Communities of practice (CoPs) have been recognized as effective environments to support collaborative learning among professionals, organizations, and educational institutions. This work compiles rec
Educators are now seeking new methodologies to respond to the demand for personal education and knowledge acquisition and production. Concept mapping, a powerful learning and teaching technique, provi
Editors Spratt (education, U. of New England, UK) and Lajbcygier, an independent investment expert, have collected these research articles on e- learning technologies and evidence-based assessment app
Editors Stacey (education, Deakin U., Australia) and Gerbic (teacher education and adult learning, Auckland U. of Technology, New Zealand) have compiled the latest research on effective blended learni
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
Disciplines driven by visuals and statistics, such as geography, have become the direct beneficiaries of new technologies and applications to distance and collaborative learning. The reports and paper
The 18 contributions in this collection describe proven approaches to student learning and assessment, curriculum development, innovative teaching, and team projects that solidify classroom concepts a
Sixty international academics contribute 33 chapters reporting on research and studies of innovative theoretical and practical approaches to language learning and teaching in the area of computer assi
Online Science Learning: Best Practices and Technologies reviews trends and efforts in Web-based science instruction and evaluates contemporary philosophies and pedagogies of online science instructi
"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 instructional strategies and curriculum decisions that create and support a socially just learning environment in higher education settings. It examines the cultural implications o
"This book disseminates practical solutions to the automation of open and distance learning. It discusses computational methods, algorithms, implemented prototype systems, and applications of open and
"This book serves as a forum for the improvement of online education for schools and teachers planning to implement, or currently engaged in, e-learning. Focusing on online schooling and curriculum pr
"This book offers an in-depth description of concepts related to positive scholarship for global K-20 education in this changing society. It covers all areas of education and e-learning"--
"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
"This book shares good practices in the field of using audio-visual media and inspire more teachers and learners take full advantage of technology and enable effective learning both inside and beyond
"This book explores the fundamental understanding of learning statistics efficiently and effectively has a lot to do with how students think about statistics, how statistical cognitive processes influ
"This book reveals insights about the flipped learning strategy and its potential for impacting ELA content area learning. It includes action research across grade levels by ELA teachers implementing
Flipped instruction refers to students working with new course concepts outside the classroom before in-class learning with an instructor. The book covers course design and instructional strategie
Niess reports on research in how to train K-12 teachers to incorporate technology that did not exist when they were learning to be teachers and learning their particular subject area. The goal of
"This book examines the impact of Common Core State Standards on teaching and learning within elementary classrooms, focusing on the influence that Common Core has on teacher education programs and ho
Researchers and instructors in architecture and other design disciplines present findings on how best to support, though teaching and assessment, the learning of teamworking skills students will need
Contributors from a wide range of humanities and natural and social sciences explore theoretical aspects of indigenous knowledge systems. Their topics include learning and asserting an African indigen
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
The digital age provides ample opportunities for enhanced learning experiences for students; however, it can also present challenges for educators who must adapt to and implement new technologies in t
Educators from North America, Africa, Australia, and South Korea provide 20 chapters detailing strategies and frameworks for promoting 21st-century skills and technology in teaching and learning and 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 collection of twenty four articles on business development of online educational services showcases current scholarship in the marketing and financing of distance learning programs. The volume is
This collection explores the role of knowledge management in organizational learning (OL) processes and the development of innovative products. Three of the papers apply knowledge management principle
"This book proposes simulation games supported by the most recent discoveries and advances in theories of learning research, and gears operational decisions toward the development of an integrated sys
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
Thomas (English language, Nagoya U. of Commerce and Business, Japan) and Schmid (English and applied linguistics, U. of Education Heidelberg, Germany) bring together 17 essays by learning technologies
Recent research from Canada is collected here, shedding light on techniques for design and use of educational games and simulations, especially in the area of health-related learning. The papers are b
The 20 papers in this collection explore different approaches to mobile and cooperative e-learning, virtual laboratories, web-based course forums, multimedia tools, conference systems, and other web-b
Intended to bridge the gap between the database and machine learning communities, this guide gathers theoretical and experimental contributions on fuzziness, scalability, and the use of fuzzy methods
The 32 chapters invited for submission to this volume describe different approaches to applying traditional instructional design models to online learning, innovative technology interventions for supp
A new model is provided for developing technology-based instruction for traditional, adult, and distance education students, involving a five-step process focused on the learner, learning theories, re
This handbook presents research on technologies related to assessment in higher education, and discusses assumptions about assessment and learning, race, cultural diversity, and creativity. Many of th
"This book is for academic researchers and engineers who work with distance learning programs and software systems, as well as general users of distance education technologies and methods including co
