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Education Technology Policies in the Middle East
by Michael LightfootThis book explores the potential educational technologies have for transforming education in the Middle East. Although technology has increasingly become a part of classrooms around the globe over recent decades, its application in classrooms in the MENA region remains underused and this book draws on a case study from the Arabian Gulf to examine the beneficial impact technologies have on teaching and learning. The book identifies the many social and cultural pressures that prevent government technology policies to be implemented in the way that the international community would find recognisable and acceptable and how education policy from the Global North is transplanted into a separate context without considering the different requirements. The study seeks to address the ways in which educational technology policy in government schools plays a part in the enactment of education reforms and how government policy aspirations are played out in practice. iv>
Education and Mobilities: Ideas, People and Technologies. Proceedings of the 6th BNU/UCL IOE International Conference in Education (Perspectives on Rethinking and Reforming Education)
by Xudong Zhu Mang Li Qiang Liu Hugh Starkey Jiayong LiThis book gathers selected original papers presented at the Sixth Beijing Normal University - University College London, Institute of Education International Conference in Education, a biennial event organised in partnership between this two universities. Readers will find a wealth of papers and reports on research involving schools and the initial and professional development of teachers, revealing links between research, policy and practice, while also analyzing key themes in education, including public goals and policies, pedagogy, curricula, organisation, resources and technologies, and institutional effectiveness. An essential guide for anyone who wishes to understand the main issues involved in mobilities of ideas, people and technology in the field of education, the book offers an extensive introduction, and can also be used as a resource for empirical and conceptual research into related issues.
Education and Pedagogical Experiences: Coping with Human Emergencies and Exploring Resilience Strategies
by Joseph Varghese Kureethara Kennedy Andrew ThomasThis book analyses how the educational ecosystem undergoes a paradigm shift during human emergencies – be it natural, manmade, environmental, ethnic or a global pandemic like COVID-19. It discusses varied approaches, experiences, and the steadfast desire to share information, demonstrating the value of teaching and learning in difficult conditions.This volume aims to build resilience and inspire young minds to persevere through challenging times. It explores the continuity of education during emergencies, various teaching and learning approaches, and the importance of maintaining a resilient attitude. Each addresses the cultural and locational specifics of emergencies, illustrating how education and pedagogy have made a global impact. They also examine a specific aim, enriched by cultural, geographical, and human variables, and how education and pedagogy aim to resolve these concerns.This book would be useful to students, researchers and teachers working in Education, Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Peace Education, Psychology and Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Sociology and Social work. It would also be an invaluable companion to practicing pre-service and in-service teachers and their trainers, policy makers, professionals from government and non-government organizations working in education and social development.
Education and Social Media: Toward a Digital Future
by Colin Agur Christine Greenhow Julia SonnevendHow are widely popular social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram transforming how teachers teach, how kids learn, and the very foundations of education? What controversies surround the integration of social media in students' lives? The past decade has brought increased access to new media, and with this new opportunities and challenges for education. In this book, leading scholars from education, law, communications, sociology, and cultural studies explore the digital transformation now taking place in a variety of educational contexts. The contributors examine such topics as social media usage in schools, online youth communities, and distance learning in developing countries; the disruption of existing educational models of how knowledge is created and shared; privacy; accreditation; and the tension between the new ease of sharing and copyright laws. Case studies examine teaching media in K--12 schools and at universities; tuition-free, open education powered by social media, as practiced by the University of the People; new financial models for higher education; the benefits and challenges of MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses); social media and teacher education; and the civic and individual advantages of teens' participatory play.ContributorsColin Agur, Jack M. Balkin, Valerie Belair-Gagnon, danah boyd, Nicholas Bramble, David Buckingham, Chris Dede, Benjamin Gleason, Christine Greenhow, Daniel J. H. Greenwood, Jiahang Li, Yite John Lu, Minhtuyen Mai, John Palfrey, Ri Pierce-Grove, Adam Poppe, Shai Reshef, Julia Sonnevend, Mark Warschauer
Education and Social Media: Toward a Digital Future (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Digital Media and Learning)
by Colin Agur Christine Greenhow Julia SonnevendLeading scholars from a variety of disciplines explore the future of education, including social media usage, new norms of knowledge, privacy, copyright, and MOOCs.How are widely popular social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram transforming how teachers teach, how kids learn, and the very foundations of education? What controversies surround the integration of social media in students' lives? The past decade has brought increased access to new media, and with this new opportunities and challenges for education. In this book, leading scholars from education, law, communications, sociology, and cultural studies explore the digital transformation now taking place in a variety of educational contexts. The contributors examine such topics as social media usage in schools, online youth communities, and distance learning in developing countries; the disruption of existing educational models of how knowledge is created and shared; privacy; accreditation; and the tension between the new ease of sharing and copyright laws. Case studies examine teaching media in K–12 schools and at universities; tuition-free, open education powered by social media, as practiced by the University of the People; new financial models for higher education; the benefits and challenges of MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses); social media and teacher education; and the civic and individual advantages of teens' participatory play.ContributorsColin Agur, Jack M. Balkin, Valerie Belair-Gagnon, danah boyd, Nicholas Bramble, David Buckingham, Chris Dede, Benjamin Gleason, Christine Greenhow, Daniel J. H. Greenwood, Jiahang Li, Yite John Lu, Minhtuyen Mai, John Palfrey, Ri Pierce-Grove, Adam Poppe, Shai Reshef, Julia Sonnevend, Mark Warschauer
Education and Technology in Sciences: First International Congress, CISETC 2019, Arequipa, Peru, December 10–12, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1191)
by Lung-Hsiang Wong Jari Lavonen Klinge Orlando Villalba-Condori Agustín Aduríz-Bravo Tzu-Hua WangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Congress on Education and Technology in Sciences, CISETC 2019, held in Arequipa, Peru, in December 2019. The 12 full papers presented in the volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. The papers are focused on the two main topics: pedagogical practice in the sciences, focused specificaly on science education; and complementary aspects of science teaching, which considers all the elements that can contribute to science education.
Education for All in Times of Crisis: Lessons from Covid-19
by Marilyn Leask Sarah YounieThis book is a response to the loss of learning experienced by children and young people during the Covid-19 crisis. It examines the measures which were taken to fix the disruption of education and their limitations particularly in reaching marginalised groups. Drawing on data and experiences from around the world, the book examines education systems as ecosystems with interdependencies between many different components which need to be considered when change is contemplated. Chapters explore the challenges involved ensuring continuity of education for all learners in times of crisis and disruption and set out practical solutions that are relevant when preparing for natural disasters and disasters caused by humans as well as for climate change challenges and future pandemics. The focus throughout is on building the sustainability of learners’ education into education systems to ensure educational continuity for all learners in times of disruption and crisis. Including tools for planning, prompts for reflection, and future possibilities to consider, Education for All in Times of Crisis will be valuable reading for school leaders, educators and policy makers.
Education for Practice in a Hybrid Space: Enhancing Professional Learning with Mobile Technology (Understanding Teaching-Learning Practice)
by Franziska Trede Lina Markauskaite Celina McEwen Susie MacfarlaneThis book presents a mobile technology capacity building framework that offers academics, students, and practitioners involved in workplace education a deeper understanding of, and practical guidance on, how mobile technology can enhance professional learning. Approaching professional and workplace learning as a hybrid space in which work, learning and technology meet, the book discusses the value of mobile technology in shaping professional education, particularly during student placements.The framework focuses on staying professional and safe, considering issues of time and place, planning learning activities, initiating dialogue, networking, creating learning opportunities on-the-go, and deepening reflection. It is designed to assist students and their educators to use mobile technology knowledgeably and responsibly, and to help bridge the gap between university learning and workplace practice.This book also contributes to a better understanding of the interconnectedness between learning, practice and technology. It demonstrates how to enhance learning and working with mobile technology by drawing on two perspectives: the ‘professional-plus’ and the ‘deliberate professional’.
Education in Cyberspace
by Ray Land Siân BayneThe use of online learning environments is now widespread, and there is a wealth of literature providing practical advice on how to teach online, develop courses and ensure effective pedagogical practice. What has been frequently overlooked is the insight offered by cyberspace theory, which considers broader social, cultural and theoretical contexts within which new technologies and learning models are situated. This book provides a fresh perspective on current thinking in e-learning. It challenges orthodox assumptions about the role of technology in the teaching and learning of the future, and explores more varied and wider-reaching conceptual frameworks for learning in cyberspace. Featuring the contributions of respected and experienced experts with a wide range of perspectives, Education in Cyberspace will be valued by anyone closely involved in the theory of e-learning and education.
Education in a Digital World: Global Perspectives on Technology and Education
by Neil SelwynDrawing on a wealth of theoretical and empirical work, Education in a Digital World tackles a number of pressing questions, such as, how are ‘global’ trends in educational technology refracted through national policies and processes? How exactly are educational technologies linked to issues of global economics and the fortunes of national and international economies? To what extent are digital technologies implicated in the commercialisation, marketization and commodification of education? These questions, and others, are addressed throughout eight wide-ranging chapters, which consider topics such as the national policy strategies of countries across North and South America, Europe and East Asia, the educational technology portfolios of international organizations such as the United Nations and Microsoft, as well as the role of education and technology in international development and the on-going efforts to provide ‘one laptop per child’ across low-income regions and countries. Through these examples Selwyn develops a detailed analysis of education, technology and globalisation, drawing together arguments and debates from various academic perspectives. Written in a detailed but accessible manner, this is an essential book for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the role of education and technology in contemporary globalised society.
Education in the Post-COVID-19 Era—Opportunities and Challenges: Proceeding of 2022 International Conference on Learning and Teaching in the Digital World (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology)
by Ahmed Tlili Saida Affouneh Soheil Salha Sameer Abu-EishehThis book offers authors’ practices, initiatives, and experiences in sustaining their education during the pandemic from different countries, contexts, and political situations. It provides a future prediction for the education system in the world due to the transformation that happened in the post-COVID-19 era. Each chapter of the book is expected to shed light on different countries describing their education system in the past, present, and future. The readers of the book will be able to learn, compare, and analyze the differences and similarities between the educations offered to learners around the world.The book also presents a new model of e-learning that will help learners, teachers, and educational systems to participate in achieving sustainable development goals. The book introduces several scenarios of types of learning and how to plan, design, and implement them in F2F and online environments.
Education, "Artificial" Intelligence, and Cognition: Pedagogic Imperatives and the Coming Community
by Kaustuv RoyThis book initiates fresh pedagogic thinking on the nature of intelligence and human potentiality in the midst of a rising panic over so-called artificial intelligence. At the rate of current advancement, entire social and cultural landscapes including education and work are going to change in unprecedented ways in the near future. In light of these developments, the author sets out to critically assess the role of education in creating the capacity to distinguish between machinic &“intelligence&” and organic intelligence, thus helping us move from passive acceptance to active becoming.
Education, Development and Intervention: Toward Participatory and Integrated Solutions (Integrated Science #23)
by Stamatios Papadakis Michail KalogiannakisThis book explores integrated education and learning, with a focus on new approaches such as artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. It provides insight into educational techniques that promote critical thinking and enhance learning skills. It covers various mechanisms that influence this link, including meta-cognitive capacity, memory, cognitive style, conceptual approaches, digitization, teaching approaches, echoing, and questioning. This discussion spans all levels, from early childhood to higher education. Additionally, it provides pedagogical tips on creating a learning environment that encourages pupils' creativity and critical thinking, both online and in the classroom. It demonstrates how an integrated approach to education can create high-quality minds and promote modern values to meet current and future challenges. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, early childhood teachers and educators, as well as academic faculty can benefit from its contents as it presents valuable perspectives, both practical and theoretical, that enrich the current STEM, robotics, and mobile apps education agenda.
Education, Narrative Technologies and Digital Learning: Designing Storytelling for Creativity with Computing (Digital Education and Learning)
by Tony HallThis book examines and illustrates the potential of narrative technology, the integration and synthesis of storytelling and digital media in education. Storytelling is a foundational and powerful process in all learning and teaching, and technology is becoming ever more ubiquitous and sophisticated, particularly in its capabilities to mediate and augment creative storytelling. The book begins with a foundational analysis of narrative use in education today, and provides a history of the emergence of narrative technology. It explores how the convergence of high-potential computing and storytelling practices and techniques can be used to enhance education, in particular the design of bespoke, interactive physical learning environments. The contemporary importance of educational design is highlighted throughout the book, which concludes with the SCÉAL design-based research framework as a proposed systematic approach to the design of narrative technology in education. The book will be a valuable resource for educational designers, technologists, teachers and policymakers, especially those with an interest in the design and use of narrative technology in education.
Education, Research and Business Technologies: Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Informatics in Economy (IE 2021) (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #276)
by Cristian Ciurea Paul Pocatilu Cătălin Boja Mihai DoineaThis book includes high-quality research papers presented at 20th International Conference on Informatics in Economy (IE 2021), which is held in Bucharest, Romania during May 2021. The book covers research results in business informatics and related computer science topics, such as IoT, mobile-embedded and multimedia solutions, e-society, enterprise and business solutions, databases and big data, artificial intelligence, data-mining and machine learning, quantitative economics.
Education, Research and Business Technologies: Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Informatics in Economy (IE 2022) (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #321)
by Florin Gheorghe Filip Cristian Ciurea Paul PocatiluThis book includes high-quality research papers presented at 21st International Conference on Informatics in Economy (IE 2022), which is held in Bucharest, Romania, during May 2022. This book covers research results in business informatics and related computer science topics, such as IoT, mobile-embedded and multimedia solutions, e-society, enterprise and business solutions, databases and big data, artificial intelligence, data mining and machine learning, quantitative economics.
Educational Broadcasting in Nigeria in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
by Unwana Samuel AkpanThis book does two things, first it celebrates and honors the research, scholarship, and leadership of Comfort Memfin Ekpo, the renowned Nigerian professor of educational technology, who is the second female vice chancellor to head a federal university in Nigeria. This book also explores the profound impact of digital interruptions and disruptions in the broadcast sector in Nigeria, exacerbated by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). The book underscores the inadequacy of existing discourse to encompass the transformation of traditional educational broadcasting and programming. With Nigeria grappling with the highest number of out-of-school children globally, the book explores the urgent need to re-evaluate educational programs in the digital age, targeting marginalized populations hindered by factors such as electricity shortages and insufficient resources. The book, comprising contributions from senior scholars across Nigeria, aims to dissect the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and digitization in reshaping educational broadcasting. Unprecedented in its interdisciplinary approach, the book explores the intersections of communication, media, education, government policies, and the globalized landscape, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving dynamics in the field.
Educational Computing and Problem Solving
by W Michael Reed John K BurtonFirst published in 1988. Professionals who are on the cutting edge of educational computing discuss, in this provocative new book, one of the most exciting prospects of the field--harnessing the power of the computer to enhance the development of problem-solving abilities. Here is everything that educators will need to know to use computers to improve higher level skills such as problem solving and critical thinking. Current aspects of problem-solving theory, a philosophical case for including programming languages in the curriculum, state-of-the-art research on computers and problem solving, and a look at problem-solving software are included in this comprehensive volume. The research and its application to instruction are grounded in problem-solving theory--making this book a unique and critical addition to the existing literature.
Educational Data Mining with R and Rattle
by R.S. Kamath R.K. KamatEducational Data Mining (EDM) is one of the emerging fields in the pedagogy and andragogy paradigm, it concerns the techniques which research data coming from the educational domain. EDM is a promising discipline which has an imperative impact on predicting students' academic performance. It includes the transformation of existing, and the innovation of new approaches derived from multidisciplinary spheres of influence such as statistics, machine learning, psychometrics, scientific computing etc.An archetype that is covered in this book is that of learning by example. The intention is that reader will easily be able to replicate the given examples and then adapt them to suit their own needs of teaching-learning. The content of the book is based on the research work undertaken by the authors on the theme "Mining of Educational Data for the Analysis and Prediction of Students' Academic Performance". The basic know-how presented in this book can be treated as guide for educational data mining implementation using R and Rattle open source data mining tools. .Technical topics discussed in the book include:• Emerging Research Directions in Educational Data Mining• Design Aspects and Developmental Framework of the System• Model Development - Building Classifiers• Educational Data Analysis: Clustering Approach
Educational Data Science: Proactive Education based on Empirical Big Data Evidence (Big Data Management)
by Alejandro Peña-AyalaThis book describes theoretical elements, practical approaches, and specialized tools that systematically organize, characterize, and analyze big data gathered from educational affairs and settings. Moreover, the book shows several inference criteria to leverage and produce descriptive, explanatory, and predictive closures to study and understand education phenomena at in classroom and online environments. This is why diverse researchers and scholars contribute with valuable chapters to ground with well-–sounded theoretical and methodological constructs in the novel field of Educational Data Science (EDS), which examines academic big data repositories, as well as to introduces systematic reviews, reveals valuable insights, and promotes its application to extend its practice. EDS as a transdisciplinary field relies on statistics, probability, machine learning, data mining, and analytics, in addition to biological, psychological, and neurological knowledge about learning science. With this in mind, the book is devoted to those that are in charge of educational management, educators, pedagogues, academics, computer technologists, researchers, and postgraduate students, who pursue to acquire a conceptual, formal, and practical landscape of how to deploy EDS to build proactive, real- time, and reactive applications that personalize education, enhance teaching, and improve learning!
Educational Game Design Fundamentals: A journey to creating intrinsically motivating learning experiences
by George KalmpourtzisCan we learn through play? Can we really play while learning? <P><P>Of course! But how?! <P><P>We all learn and educate others in our own unique ways. Successful educational games adapt to the particular learning needs of their players and facilitate the learning objectives of their designers. <P><P>Educational Game Design Fundamentals embarks on a journey to explore the necessary aspects to create games that are both fun and help players learn. This book examines the art of educational game design through various perspectives and presents real examples that will help readers make more informed decisions when creating their own games. In this way, readers can have a better idea of how to prepare for and organize the design of their educational games, as well as evaluate their ideas through several prisms, such as feasibility or learning and intrinsic values. <P><P>Everybody can become education game designers, no matter what their technical, artistic or pedagogic backgrounds. This book refers to educators and designers of all sorts: from kindergarten to lifelong learning, from corporate training to museum curators and from tabletop or video game designers to theme park creators!
Educational Innovations Beyond Technology
by Robert Fox Allan Yuen Nancy LawThe text explores the concept of innovation, and analyse and compare different dimensions of innovation found in the various case studies; the transfer of innovation and the mechanisms of change; on an innovative online case study database on education innovations that has been designed to be used by education practitioners to support organizational leadership, international collaboration and reflective practice in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) eEducation Leadership initiative; on a project aimed to support the establishment of communities of practice for education practitioners facilitated through an extendable online database that can be used to contribute and share case studies of their own ICT-supported pedagogical innovations. It discusses roles of the teacher and the anticipated changes to the education profession at a system level, in the coming decade on the basis of emerging changes observed in the case studies, and leadership issues at the school level. The book analyses change mechanisms for different kinds of innovation and how different contextual and cultural factors interact to bring about the changes observed.
Educational Leadership and Technology: Preparing School Administrators for a Digital Age
by Virginia E. Garland Chester TadejaProviding models of exemplary use and the latest research, Educational Leadership and Technology reveals the transformational power of emerging technologies to improve student learning, and explores how leaders can bring about this technology integration. This book provides an overview of roles and strategies expected of effective school leaders, as well as some of the complex issues they face. Authors Garland and Tadeja offer a critical analysis of today's emerging technology, while also addressing the need for collaborative efforts of parents, community, and students to implement technologies effectively. Special Features Include: Full integration of National Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS.A) and the National Education Technology Plan (NETP). Leader reflections from practicing school administrators that provide context of real-world scenarios. "Tips for School Leaders" and end-of-chapter questions that encourage student engagement with the text. "School Administrator's Technology Leadership Self-Assessment," a unique and impartial survey in each chapter with self-scoring guide that helps readers determine their technology use and readiness for implementation. A robust companion website with PowerPoint Slides, strategies, and links to website and video resources which will reflect changes in technology, policy, and practice. Discussion of the newest and emerging technologies, including Cloudware, social media, virtual manipulatives, and e-games. Educational Leadership and Technology is an important resource for new and aspiring elementary, middle, and high school principals as well as superintendents and technology coordinators.
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, Volume 34
by Robert Maribe Branch V. J. Mcclendon Michael OreyThe Educational Media and Technology Yearbook is dedicated to theoretical, empirical and practical approaches to educational media development. All chapters are invited and selected based on a variety of strategies to determine current trends and issues in the field. The 2009 edition will highlight innovative Trends and Issues in Learning Design and Technology, Trends and Issues in Information and Library Science, and features a section that lists and describes Media Related Organizations and Associations in North America. <P><P> The Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, a scholarly resource for a highly specialized professional community, is an official publication of the AECT and has been published annually for 33 years.
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, Volume 35
by Robert Maribe Branch Michael Orey Stephanie A. JonesThe evolution of educational technology has seen a shift from hardware and software to tactics and techniques, as the 2010 edition of the Educational Media and Technology Yearbook makes abundantly clear. As in previous years, it offers the reader a snapshot of the moment and a look ahead to issues most likely to shape the immediate future--an array as varied as the use of social networking sites in learning, new collaborations between media specialists and non-teaching school personnel, and the emerging discipline of Human Performance Technology. Here are ideas that are not only intellectually intriguing but also practical and practice-building, inspiring educators using computer technology to move beyond traditional teaching roles toward learning design. Included in the 2010 Yearbook: Salient issues in learning, design, and technology, such as the critical part school leadership plays in instructors' acceptance or rejection of technology, New trends in library and information science, including the role of school library media centers in preventing cyberbullying, This year's leadership profiles: Jerrold Kemp, author of Designing Effective Instruction; W. Michael Reed, accomplished, dedicated, and recognized educator in instructional technology, A worldwide directory of current professional associations and organizations in learning design, technology, information, and library science, Up-to-date listings of graduate program in these fields, rated using a variety of criteria, Special mediagraphy section featuring journals, ERIC documents, and media-related publications in specialized areas, including distance education, simulation/virtual reality, artificial intelligence, special education, and professional development. Academics in learning design and technology, and information and library science will welcome the latest edition of the Educational Media and Technology Yearbook as a reference, idea book, and a panoramic study of where we are now.