Multimodal Learning Environments In Southern Africa

Author : Jako Olivier,Avinash Oojorah,Waaiza Udhin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030976569

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Multimodal Learning Environments in Southern Africa by Jako Olivier,Avinash Oojorah,Waaiza Udhin Pdf

This book offers an important overview of technology-enhanced education in Southern Africa. With original research from Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, this book provides in-depth scientific scholarship focused on the dynamic multimodal learning environments in the region. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has largely had to adjust to remotelearning. Hence, the editors and contributors pull together important research on digital pedagogies and assessment to demonstrate how technology can be effectively employed for multimodal learning environments within the Southern African context. This book will be of interest and value to scholars of digital education, multimodal learning and education within Southern Africa and beyond.

Author : Jako Olivier
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928523413

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Self-directed multimodal learning in higher education by Jako Olivier Pdf

This book aims to provide an overview of theoretical and practical considerations in terms of self-directed multimodal learning within the university context. Multimodal learning is approached in terms of the levels of multimodality and specifically blended learning and the mixing of modes of delivery (contact and distance education). As such, this publication will provide a unique snapshot of multimodal practices within higher education through a self-directed learning epistemological lens. The book covers issues such as what self-directed multimodal learning entails, mapping of specific publications regarding blended learning, blended learning in mathematics, geography, natural science and computer literacy, comparative experiences in distance education as well as situated and culturally appropriate learning in multimodal contexts. This book provides a unique focus on multimodality in terms of learning and delivery within the context of self-directed learning. Therefore, the publication would not only advance the scholarship of blended and open distance learning in South Africa, but also the contribute to enriching the discourse regarding self-direction. From this book readers will get an impression of the latest trends in literature in terms of multimodal self-directed learning in South Africa as well as unique empirical work being done in this regard.

Author : Christo van der Westhuizen,Mncedisi C. Maphalala,Roxanne Bailey
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781776342419

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Blended learning environments to foster self-directed learning by Christo van der Westhuizen,Mncedisi C. Maphalala,Roxanne Bailey Pdf

This book on blended learning environments to foster self-directed learning highlights the focus on research conducted in several teaching and learning contexts where blended learning had been implemented and focused on the fostering of self-directed learning. Several authors have contributed to the book, and each chapter provides a unique perspective on blended learning and self-directed learning research. From each chapter, it becomes evident that coherence on the topics mentioned is established. One of the main aspects drawn in this book, and addressed by several authors in the book, is the use of the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework when implementing teaching and learning strategies in blended learning environments to foster self-directed learning. This notion of focusing on the CoI framework is particularly evident in both theoretical and empirical dissemination presented in this book. What makes this book unique is the fact that researchers and peers in varied fields would benefit from the findings presented by each chapter, albeit theoretical, methodological or empirical in nature – this, in turn, provides opportunities for future research endeavours to further the narrative of how blended learning environments can be used to foster self-directed learning.

Author : Daniel Burgos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811549526

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Radical Solutions and eLearning by Daniel Burgos Pdf

Educational Technology is the right couple to a radical innovation. Thanks to the appropriate technology in the right context with the best fit to the target audience, education can be drastically improved, meaning a better performance, competence achievement, match with the user’s expectations and with the market needs. Serious games, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Remote labs, Online learning, Blockchain, Mobile learning and many other key technologies allow for a better explanation of so many subjects, and even more: for a complete student involvement and a full teacher engagement into the educational system. Technology gives another angle to the same content, provides the user with a personalised experience and pushes the limits of knowledge a little further, every time. This book presents a number of radical innovations through technology, from experienced cases studies, to be replicated and inspired by; a powerful resource handbook for cutting-edge education.

Author : Arlene Archer,Denise Newfield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317999812

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Multimodal Approaches to Research and Pedagogy by Arlene Archer,Denise Newfield Pdf

This book brings together social semiotics, cultural studies, multiliteracies, and other approaches in order to theorize very different learning environments, giving visibility to the modal effect in a range of disciplines. It highlights the ideological nature of discursive practices, examines questions of access, and argues for transformation of these practices, with a constant eye on issues of social justice and equity. Contributors argue that we can harness learners’ representational resources through making these resources visible, and creating less regulated spaces in the curriculum in which they can be used. Examples from primary education through to adult continuing education are used throughout the text.

Author : Bosch, Chantelle,Goosen, Leila,Chetty, Jacqui
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798369310670

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Navigating Computer Science Education in the 21st Century by Bosch, Chantelle,Goosen, Leila,Chetty, Jacqui Pdf

Students often face challenges in a swiftly advancing Computer Science Education (CSE), where technologies evolve rapidly, and concepts unfold with overwhelming intricacies. As society becomes interwoven with technology, how essential is the integration of CSE into the educational framework to adequately equip future generations for the complexities of the digital era? Navigating Computer Science Education in the 21st Century advocates integrating CSE into curricula, underlining its crucial role in early childhood development. The book grapples with the challenge of introducing children to technology responsibly, addressing concerns about unmonitored screen time while emphasizing the necessity of evidence-based approaches for educators. Within these pages, effective teaching strategies are linked to successes in CSE. The book explores learner-centered teaching methodologies in computer science, emphasizing individualized instruction, active learning, and collaborative approaches. It evaluates the effectiveness of traditional lecture-based teaching against more innovative strategies such as game-based learning and collaborative approaches. By presenting studies that delve into the impact of these strategies on student engagement and motivation, the book equips educators with the insights needed to make informed decisions tailored to diverse learning environments.

Author : Kavakl? Uluta?, Nurdan,Höl, Devrim
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798369300688

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Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms by Kavakl? Uluta?, Nurdan,Höl, Devrim Pdf

In the world of education, technology has revolutionized teaching and learning practices globally. However, the widespread adoption of technology, especially in response to Covid-19, has led to a deluge of data from students' digital footprints. The challenge lies in effectively using this data through learning analytics (LA) to optimize K-12 classroom practices. Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms, edited by Dr. Nurdan Kavakl? Uluta? and Dr. Devrim Höl offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges. This book gathers academic scholars to explore practical perspectives on applying learning analytics in K-12 classrooms, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Addressing topics such as predictive analytics, ethical considerations, and future directions, it empowers educators to make data-driven decisions, creating engaging learning experiences for improved student outcomes. By embracing the insights and recommendations presented in this book, academic scholars can confidently navigate the realm of learning analytics and shape the future of K-12 education.

Author : Felix Maringe,Otilia Chiramba
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781776342204

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The 4IR and teacher education in South Africa by Felix Maringe,Otilia Chiramba Pdf

The 4IR has become an overarching framework within which education systems, including teacher education, are operating. Contingent upon the ideology of neo-liberalism, the 4IR seeks to transform societies in ways which respond to the relentless developments in technology, the Internet and digital capacities which, by design and intent, are purposed at increasing both productivity and the associated quality while at the same time reducing human intervention in the same processes. In teacher education, how we teach and train student teachers will be substantially influenced by the imperatives of the 4IR. There are multiple unresolved questions as the 4IR takes centre stage. For example, what will it mean for teaching and learning in schools that have severe technological and digital deficits; for teachers and students who have minimal technological literacies; for delivering high-quality teaching and learning; for transforming both the content and pedagogies of teacher education and, above all, for delivering socially just educational experiences for all our learners, regardless of class, race, and privilege. The discourse of the 4IR is contemporary and requires multiple perspectives to explore what it means in different contexts and settings, the understandings it engenders in people, what it implies across a wide range of educational decision-making levels, and that its fundamental assumptions cohere with national and societal assumptions about equality, equity and social justice. Multiple methodological approaches were utilised in the interrogation of the idea of the 4IR in teacher education in South Africa, including theoretical, empirical, and small-scale case studies, amongst others. The data these approaches provide are equally valued based on the purposes for which they have been derived.

Author : Dennis Francis,Sechaba Mahlomaholo,Milton Nkoane
Publisher : UJ Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781920383190

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Praxis towards sustainable empowering learning environments in South Africa by Dennis Francis,Sechaba Mahlomaholo,Milton Nkoane Pdf

This collection presents some of the best peer-reviewed papers from a conference with the theme “Creating sustainable empowering learning environments through scholarship of engagement”.

Author : Elsa Mentz,Dorothy Laubscher,Jako Olivier
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781776341603

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Self-Directed Learning by Elsa Mentz,Dorothy Laubscher,Jako Olivier Pdf

This book on self-directed learning (SDL) is devoted to original academic scholarship within the field of education, and is the 6th volume in the North-West University (NWU) SDL book series. In this book the authors explore how self-directed learning can be considered an imperative for education in a complex modern society. Although each chapter represents independent research in the field of self-directed learning, the chapters form a coherent contribution concerning the scholarship of self-directed learning, and specifically the effect of environmental and praxis contexts on the enhancement of self-directed learning in a complex society. The publication as a whole provides diverse perspectives on the importance of self-directed learning in varied contexts. Scholars working in a wide range of fields are drawn together in this scholarly work to present a comprehensive dialogue regarding self-directed learning and how this concept functions in a complex and dynamic higher education context. This book presents a combination of theory and practice, which reflects selected conceptual dimensions of self-directed learning in society, as well as research-based findings pertaining to current topical issues relating to implementing self-directed learning in the modern world. The varied methodologies provide the reader with different and balanced perspectives, as well as varied and innovative ideas on how to conduct research in the field of self-directed learning.

Author : Petar Jandrić,Alison MacKenzie,Jeremy Knox
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031354113

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Constructing Postdigital Research by Petar Jandrić,Alison MacKenzie,Jeremy Knox Pdf

This book delves into the various methods of constructing postdigital research, with a particular focus on the postdigital dynamic of inclusion and exclusion, as well as the interplay between method and emancipation. By answering three fundamental questions - the relationship between postdigital theory and research practice, the relationship between method and emancipation, and how to construct emancipatory postdigital research - the book serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in conducting postdigital research. Constructing Postdigital Research: Method and Emancipation is complemented by Postdigital Research: Genealogies, Challenges, and Future Perspectives, also edited by Petar Jandrić, Alison MacKenzie, and Jeremy Knox, which explores these questions in theory.

Author : Anban Pillay
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031490026

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Artificial Intelligence Research by Anban Pillay Pdf

Author : Ari Sherris,Elisabetta Adami
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781788921930

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Making Signs, Translanguaging Ethnographies by Ari Sherris,Elisabetta Adami Pdf

This book is the beginning of a conversation across Social Semiotics, Translanguaging, Complexity Theory and Radical Sociolinguistics. In its explorations of meaning, multimodality, communication and emerging language practices, the book includes theoretical and empirical chapters that move toward an understanding of communication in its dynamic complexity, and its social semiotic and situated character. It relocates current debates in linguistics and in multimodality, as well as conceptions of centers/margins, by re-conceptualizing communicative practice through investigation of indigenous/oral communities, street art performances, migration contexts, recycling artefacts and signage repurposing. The book takes an innovative approach to both the form and content of its scholarly writing, and will be of interest to all those involved in interdisciplinary thinking, researching and writing.

Author : Roger Beard,Debra Myhill,Jeni Riley,Martin Nystrand
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781848600386

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The SAGE Handbook of Writing Development by Roger Beard,Debra Myhill,Jeni Riley,Martin Nystrand Pdf

Writing development is currently the focus of substantial international debate because it is the aspect of literacy education that has been least responsive to central government and state reforms. Teaching approaches in writing have been slower to change than those in teaching reading and pupil attainment in writing has increased at a much more modest rate than pupil attainment in reading. This handbook critically examines research and theoretical issues that impact on writing development from the early years through to adulthood. It provides those researching or teaching literacy with one of the most academically authoritative and comprehensive works in the field. With expert contributors from across the world, the book represents a detailed and valuable overview of a complex area of study.

Author : Jungwoo Ryoo,Kurt Winkelmann
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030589486

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Innovative Learning Environments in STEM Higher Education by Jungwoo Ryoo,Kurt Winkelmann Pdf

As explored in this open access book, higher education in STEM fields is influenced by many factors, including education research, government and school policies, financial considerations, technology limitations, and acceptance of innovations by faculty and students. In 2018, Drs. Ryoo and Winkelmann explored the opportunities, challenges, and future research initiatives of innovative learning environments (ILEs) in higher education STEM disciplines in their pioneering project: eXploring the Future of Innovative Learning Environments (X-FILEs). Workshop participants evaluated four main ILE categories: personalized and adaptive learning, multimodal learning formats, cross/extended reality (XR), and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This open access book gathers the perspectives expressed during the X-FILEs workshop and its follow-up activities. It is designed to help inform education policy makers, researchers, developers, and practitioners about the adoption and implementation of ILEs in higher education.