Education : Computers & Technology

Computers, Thinking and Learning provides teachers with successful strategies for implementing the full potential of ICT in middle and upper school humanities classrooms. It is a practical and innovative resource that has the authentic voice of a teacher. Each chapter in Computers, Thinking and Learning is divided into three parts: (1) the learning and thinking context; (2) classroom strategies; (3) wider applications and suggested activities. Chapter topics encourage greater student involvement in the deeper and more significant processes of thinking and learning: > Concept Mapping: ICT as a thinking and learning tool > Oral language: avoiding death by PowerPoint > On Line Discussion: a challenge for thinking skills > Hypertext: a writing tool for lateral thinking > Visual literacies: moving on from text-based learning > Responding to student work: can computers help? Learning and thinking in a classroom which uses ICT has the potential to be colourful, varied and highly motivating. Computers, Thinking and Learning gives teachers the flexibility to explore new ways for students to express ideas, communicate and respond to set tasks. more...

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This text reports on the policies and practices regarding computers in education in 20 countries, representing Northern America, Asia and both the Eastern and Western parts of Europe. more...

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This is the second volume of six in Michael Allen’s e-Learning Library—a comprehensive collection of proven techniques for creating e-learning applications that achieve targeted behavioral outcomes through meaningful, memorable, and motivational learning experiences. This book examines common instructional design practices with a critical eye and recommends substituting success rather than tradition as a guide. Drawing from theory, research, and experience in learning and behavioral change, the author provides a framework for addressing a broader range of learner needs and achieving superior performance outcomes. more...

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e-Learning is now an essential component of education. Globalization, the proliferation of information available on the Internet and the importance of knowledge-based economies have added a whole new dimension to teaching and learning. As more tutors, students and trainees, and institutions adopt online learning there is a need for resources that will examine and inform this field. Using examples from around the world, the authors of e-Learning: Concepts and Practices provide an in-depth examination of past, present and future e-learning approaches, and explore the implications of applying e-learning in practice. Topics include:. o educational evolution. o enriching the learning experience. o learner empowerment. o design concepts and considerations. o creation of e-communities. o communal constructivism. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in technology enhanced learning systems, whether an expert or coming new to the area. It will be of particular relevance to those involved in teaching or studying for information technology in education degrees, in training through e-learning courses and with developing e-learning resources. more...

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This book provides a framework for understanding the application and characteristics of e-learning in higher education. more...

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