A Practical Guide To Using Second Life In Higher Education

Author : Maggi Savin-Baden
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335242153

Get Book

EBOOK: A Practical Guide to Using Second Life in Higher Education by Maggi Savin-Baden Pdf

In recent years there has been increasing use of virtual worlds in Higher Education, particularly in Second Life. This practical handbook is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life in the fields of further and higher education. The book has been designed to support teachers who want to use Second Life and provides both an overview and a detailed consideration of the opportunities this immersive world offers for teaching, learning, assessment and research. To assist readers, Maggi Savin-Baden has included: A glossary of terms Details of challenges and mistakes to avoid Examples of good practice Links to websites and other sources of help This book is designed both for those new to Second Life as well as those with experience of teaching in virtual environments. It will help teachers to progress from getting started with Second Life to developing their teaching within the environment.

Author : Savin-Baden, Maggi
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335242146

Get Book

A Practical Guide To Using Second Life In Higher Education by Savin-Baden, Maggi Pdf

Over the last five years there has been an increasing use of immersive virtual worlds, in particular Second Life, in Higher Education. A Practical Guide to Using Second Life in Higher Education is a pedagogically-informed text that guides staff in the use of Second Life for Higher Education. Although there are currently a growing number of books about Second Life available, much of the focus has been on designing the environment, ways of building and the general ease and use-value of the environment. This book is aimed at those who want to use Second Life for teaching in further and higher education. It provides both an overview and an in-depth stance about aspects of the immersive world for teaching, learning and assessment, as well as suggestions about researching (in) Second Life.

Author : Susan Bridges,Lap Ki Chan,Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319082752

Get Book

Educational Technologies in Medical and Health Sciences Education by Susan Bridges,Lap Ki Chan,Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver Pdf

This evidence-packed guide explores the growing importance of new technologies and situated learning in the vanguard of medical and health sciences education, backed by real-world clinical applications. Its dual emphasis on problem-based learning (PBL) and applied learning is reflected in the range of author perspectives, from understanding how technologies engage learners to implications for program design. Innovations covered range from wider and more targeted use of mobile devices and electronic medical records to video cases and virtual patients, in clinical contexts from family practice to specialized surgery. At the same time, chapters detail both the necessary hardware for putting these systems into place and the software needed to make them accessible to learners. Among the featured topics: Technology and group processes in PBL: An ethnographic study. What is real? Using problem-based learning in virtual worlds. Are Wikipedia articles reliable learning resources in PBL curricula? Utilizing mobile electronic health records in clinical education. Measuring emotions in medicine: methodological and technological advances within authentic medical learning environments. The deteriorating patient smartphone app: towards serious game design. Medical/health sciences educators and researchers in educational technology will look to Educational Technologies in Medical and Health Sciences Education to pinpoint current and future trends in an ever-important field.

Author : Caroline Haythornthwaite,Richard Andrews,Jude Fransman,Eric M. Meyers
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473955004

Get Book

The SAGE Handbook of E-learning Research by Caroline Haythornthwaite,Richard Andrews,Jude Fransman,Eric M. Meyers Pdf

This is the first text of its kind to address issues in the rapidly expanding area of e-learning. It covers fundamental research questions about the entire e-learning area. Many illustrative quotations and examples make the complex philosophical concepts accessible and practically relevant.

Author : Erik Duval,Mike Sharples,Rosamund Sutherland
Publisher : Springer
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319026008

Get Book

Technology Enhanced Learning by Erik Duval,Mike Sharples,Rosamund Sutherland Pdf

This book gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL). It is organized as a collection of 14 research themes, each introduced by leading experts and including references to the most relevant literature on the theme of each cluster. Additionally, each chapter discusses four seminal papers on the theme with expert commentaries and updates. This volume is of high value to people entering the field of learning with technology, to doctoral students and researchers exploring the breadth of TEL, and to experienced researchers wanting to keep up with latest developments.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2262 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522573067

Get Book

Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

As with any industry, the education sector goes through frequent changes due to modern technological advancements. It is every educator’s duty to keep up with these shifting requirements and alter their teaching style to best fit the needs of their classroom. Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores the current state of pre-service teacher programs as well as continuing education initiatives for in-service educators. It also emphasizes the growing role of technology in teacher skill development and training as well as key pedagogical developments and methods. Highlighting a range of topics such as teacher preparation programs, teaching standards, and fieldwork and practicum experiences, this multi-volume book is designed for pre-service teachers, teacher educators, researchers, professionals, and academics in the education field.

Author : D’Agustino, Steven
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466627017

Get Book

Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities, and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education by D’Agustino, Steven Pdf

Technology has had direct impact on education in increasing the way that society continues to learn. Applications of immersive environments, virtual worlds, and augmented reality have significant implications for how teaching and learning are achieved in contemporary education. Immersive Environments, Augmented Realities and Virtual Worlds: Assessing Future Trends in Education brings together current research and performance in trends in education. While examining cyber behavior and the use of virtual worlds, immersive technologies and augmented realities aim to improve teaching and enhancing learning.

Author : Julian Chen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000807684

Get Book

Second Life as a Virtual Playground for Language Education by Julian Chen Pdf

This insightful book offers language teachers and teachers in training the opportunity to delve into 3D virtual worlds and see the benefits they provide for effective language teaching. Based on a decade of experience teaching and researching in Second Life (SL), Chen demystifies the dos and don’ts of SL teaching and research, whilst vividly walking readers through each step of the journey. Written in an accessible, jargon-free, and personalised tone, the book is divided into three parts. Part I builds the foundation in SL research, task-based language teaching (TBLT), and understanding fundamental skills for SL teaching. Part II showcases the author’s SL teaching blog that generously unveils their task-based, SL-enabled lessons, participant observations, critical reflections, and lessons learned from each SL session. Part III is complete with the highlights of the author’s SL research and hands-on resources and tips for readers. Each chapter also features a "Checkpoint" section to gauge reader understanding of chapter content, followed by a "Your Task" section to promote learning by doing in SL. Teachers and curriculum designers will find the well-detailed and guided lesson planning useful when starting their first SL class. Graduate students and novice researchers will also find the systematically recorded data collection helpful for their SL research.

Author : Bloxham, Sue,Boyd, Pete
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335221073

Get Book

Developing Effective Assessment In Higher Education: A Practical Guide by Bloxham, Sue,Boyd, Pete Pdf

Provides comprehensive practical guidance on managing and improving assessment within higher education.

Author : Susan Ko,Steve Rossen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136995927

Get Book

Teaching Online by Susan Ko,Steve Rossen Pdf

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is a practical, concise guide for educators teaching online. This updated edition has been fully revamped and reflects important changes that have occurred since the second edition’s publication. A leader in the online field, this best- selling resource maintains its reader friendly tone and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section. New to this edition: new chapter on how faculty and instructional designers can work collaboratively expanded chapter on Open Educational Resources, copyright, and intellectual property more international relevance, with global examples and interviews with faculty in a wide variety of regions new interactive Companion Website that invites readers to post questions to the author, offers real-life case studies submitted by users, and includes an updated, online version of the resource section. Focusing on the "how" and "whys" of implementation rather than theory, this text is a must-have resource for anyone teaching online or for students enrolled in Distance Learning and Educational Technology Masters Programs.

Author : Eleanor Boyle,Harley Rothstein
Publisher : Proactive Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : College teaching
ISBN : 0978354206

Get Book

Essentials of College and University Teaching by Eleanor Boyle,Harley Rothstein Pdf

Author : Jeffrey L. Buller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470605455

Get Book

The Essential College Professor by Jeffrey L. Buller Pdf

The Essential College Professor is about the "how" and "why" of being a faculty member today. Based on the author's series of highly successful faculty development workshops, each chapter deals concisely with the most important information college professors need at their fingertips when confronted by a particular challenge or faced with an exciting opportunity. Written both as a comprehensive guide to an academic career and as a ready reference to be consulted whenever needed, The Essential College Professor emphasizes proven solutions over untested theories and stresses what faculty members have to know now in order to be successful in their careers. Each chapter is concluded by a short exercise that faculty members can perform to help them, for instance, completely revise a course by restructuring the syllabus and course materials, bring new life to a research project by reframing it as a book proposal or grant application, and so on.

Author : Alan Brinkley
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226075280

Get Book

The Chicago Handbook for Teachers, Second Edition by Alan Brinkley Pdf

Representing teachers at all stages of their careers, authors offer practical advice for almost any situation a new teacher might face, from preparing a syllabus to managing classroom dynamics. From publisher description.

Author : David Daniel Royse
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015050325391

Get Book

Teaching Tips for College and University Instructors by David Daniel Royse Pdf

Teaching Tips for College and University Instructors is a useful manual, a practical guide for the newest classroom teachers in higher education that provides down-to-earth advice for new assistant professors, teaching assistants, adjuncts, and doctoral students. This book provides a wealth of suggestions, techniques, and ideas for the novice instructor. It does not promote a particular teaching style or theoretical orientation, but draws upon recent research findings and years of experience in "the trenches" of higher education. There are helpful hints on such topics as writing the syllabus, how to handle complaints about "unfair" test questions and grades, how to prevent cheating, improving teaching performance, use of active learning techniques, and more effective lecturing. Using short "mini" essays and chapters, the whole spectrum of teaching at the post-secondary level is covered from the instructor's first day jitters to preparing a tenure portfolio. For new assistant professors, teaching assistants, adjuncts, doctoral students, and experienced college faculty.

Author : Maria Kraus-Boelté,John Kraus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Kindergarten
ISBN : HARVARD:HW2QDH

Get Book

The Kindergarten Guide by Maria Kraus-Boelté,John Kraus Pdf