Education : Computers & Technology

The e-Learning Handbook  provides a critical reflection on the current state of e-learning with contributions from the world’s foremost e-learning experts and best-selling authors from academe and industry, including Margaret Driscoll; Br more...

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Fully updated and expanded, this second edition features new material on the latest research and practice in the field, fresh case studies and practitioners resources, and a brand new chapter on future e-learning scenarios. more...

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Stay up to date concerning the remarkable advances in technology, computers and computer-related hardware, as well as significant reductions in costs, in and across America’s schools and educational system. This book profiles innovative programs and practices that have been implemented within schools across-the-country. It provides an overview of each program’s accomplishments and obstacles, along with details about the resources required (including human, financial and physical). Also listed are the names and addresses of contact people at each site who are available to provide additional information. more...

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Large-scale efforts have been made since the 1990s to ensure that all children of the world go to school. But mere enrollment is not sufficient, students must become fluent in reading and calculation by the end of grade 2. Fluency is needed to process large amounts of text quickly and use the information for decisions that may ultimately reduce poverty. State-of-the-art brain imaging and cognitive psychology research can help formulate effective policies for improving the basic skills of low-income students. This book integrates research into applications that extend from preschool brain development to the memory of adult educators. In layman??s terms, it provides explanations and answers to questions such as: Why do children have to read fast before they can understand what they read?How do health, nutrition, and stimulation influence brain development?Why should students learn basic skills in their maternal language?Is there such a thing as an untrained teacher?What signs in a classroom show whether students are getting a quality education?How must information be presented in class so that students can retain it and use it?What training techniques are most likely to help staff put their learning into use? This book would be useful to policymakers, donor agency staff, teacher trainers, supervisors, and inspectors, as well as university professors and students. more...

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This study looks at the effects of distance-learning (DL) on the availability of soldiers and leaders to their assigned units, stability of arrangements, and some of aspects of institutional training costs. It offers insights into how DL contributes to general education and development goals. more...

Price: $9.95