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Higher education institutions around the world are increasingly turning to e-learning as a way of dealing with growing and changing student populations. Education for the knowledge society means new skills and knowledge are needed and it means that lifelong learning has become a necessity. Higher education institutions are looking to e-learning to provide convenient and flexible access to high quality education and training that is needed to meet these emerging demands. As they implement e-learn...

Packed with ideas and instructional activities that cut across all content areas, this engaging book provides a comprehensive framework for promoting vital Web literacy skills in grades 3-8. Teacher-friendly special features include helpful graphics, sidebars, practical tips, and nearly 100 reproducibles. Using a research-based, classroom-tested model of Internet inquiry, the authors explain the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of helping diverse learners: Locate useful information sources on the...

This investigation into how computer technology is likely to change the practice of literacy, looks at three possible scenarios - it may increase people's powers as readers and writers, it may diminish literacy by substituting mechanical dexterity for critical insight or it may rock our concept of what it means to read and write, to be "literate", altogether - and suggests that our idea of literacy may be in the process of changing. It is aimed at MEd and BEd lecturers and students of language,...

Mobile phones have become an integral part of society, as their convenience has helped democratize and revolutionize communication and the marketplace of ideas. Because of their ubiquity in higher education, undergraduate classrooms have begun to utilize smartphones and tablets as tools for learning. The Handbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Applications in Higher Education Settings explores and fosters new perspectives on the use of mobile applications in a classroom context. This timely...

What's a teacher to do? The Internet has taken the world by storm; but if you're like most teachers, you probably don't have the time to do your own research regarding the best way to use the Internet in the classroom. Let The Internet For Teachers, 3rd Edition, do it for you. Loaded with easy-to-follow steps and practical advice, The Internet For Teachers, 3rd Edition, provides a quick overview that explains the basics of the Internet, outlines why you may want to use it, and lets you know what...

National governments and multi-national institutions are spending unprecedented amounts of money on ICT on improving the overall quality of school learning, and schools are increasingly expected to prepare young people for a global economy in which inter-cultural understanding will be a priority. This book explores and analyzes the ways ICT has been used to promote citizenship and community cohesion in projects that link together schools in different parts of the world. It examines the theoretic...

Beyond the Online Course: Leadership Perspectives on e-Learning addresses a need for the growing body of professionals who are called upon to lead the online/distance learning efforts at their various organizations. It will also be of interest to those wishing to prepare for leadership positions or who are engaged in research and study of issues "beyond the online course." The book brings together scholarly and practice-based writings from the pages of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education...

This text presents the proceedings from the 10th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, one from a series of conferences designed to report on the state of research in the field of intelligent system theory and technology for educational application. This field is interdisciplinary and brings together researchers from the domains of computer science, psychology, linguistics, sociology and philosophy (to name a few). Researchers contributed papers that explore the emerg...

This practical resource shows educators how to use the Internet to help students communicate electronically, reaching beyond the borders of traditional classroom walls. The authors--a lifelong professional developer and a dedicated facilitator of improved K-12 education through her work with graduate students in school leadership--provide the how-to for teaching essential foundation elements, including teamwork, Internet research, evaluation of information sources, cross-cultural communication,...

Recently, education as a whole has undergone a serious change as online learning has increased in popularity. In order to provide students with the most innovative educational practices and ensure institutions are up to date in their teaching policies, digital tools and techniques must be implemented. Further study on the current methodologies of online teaching and learning is required to understand the best practices and challenges. Digital Active Methodologies for Educative Learning Managemen...