Stem In The Technopolis The Power Of Stem Education In Regional Technology Policy

Author : Cliff Zintgraff,Sang C. Suh,Bruce Kellison,Paul E. Resta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030398514

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STEM in the Technopolis: The Power of STEM Education in Regional Technology Policy by Cliff Zintgraff,Sang C. Suh,Bruce Kellison,Paul E. Resta Pdf

This book addresses how forward-thinking local communities are integrating pre-college STEM education, STEM pedagogy, industry clusters, college programs, and local, state and national policies to improve educational experiences, drive local development, gain competitive advantage for the communities, and lead students to rewarding careers. This book consists of three sections: foundational principles, city/regional case studies from across the globe, and state and national context. The authors explore the hypothesis that when pre-college STEM education is integrated with city and regional development, regions can drive a virtuous cycle of education, economic development, and quality of life. Why should pre-college STEM education be included in regional technology policy? When local leaders talk about regional policy, they usually talk about how government, universities and industry should work together. This relationship is important, but what about the hundreds of millions of pre-college students, taught by tens of millions of teachers, supported by hundreds of thousands of volunteers, who deliver STEM education around the world? Leaders in the communities featured in STEM in the Technopolis have recognized the need to prepare students at an early age, and the power of real-world connections in the process. The authors advocate for this approach to be expanded. They describe how STEM pedagogy, priority industry clusters, cross-sector collaboration, and the local incarnations of global development challenges can be made to work together for the good of all citizens in local communities. This book will be of interest to government policymakers, school administrators, industry executives, and non-profit executives. The book will be useful as a reference to teachers, professors, industry professional volunteers, non-profit staff, and program leaders who are developing, running, or teaching in STEM programs or working to improve quality of life in their communities.

Author : John Chi-Kin Lee,Timo Ehmke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000454147

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Quality in Teacher Education and Professional Development by John Chi-Kin Lee,Timo Ehmke Pdf

This book addresses the past and changing contexts of Chinese and German teacher education under the impact of globalization and echoes "quality" issues of teacher education. This edited book provides a comprehensive discussion on other issues in the management and implementation of change in teacher education related to teacher education curricula for professional development of teachers. A combination of chapters provides an overview, a review of literature and research as well as offering examples of teacher education practice and updated empirical research on these topics co-edited by two senior scholars and written by experts from Mainland China (including Hong Kong ) and Germany. The volume addresses key issues on teacher standards, ICT in education and e-learning in teacher education, STEM education, vocational teacher education, university-school partnership in teacher education and teaching Chinese or German as a second language. This is an up-to-date academic book to look at profound issues related to quality in teacher education and teachers’ professional development in mainland China and Germany. It will be a useful reference for graduate students and researchers in the field of international and comparative education, teacher education and curriculum studies, teacher educators and practitioners to learn from trends, best practice and challenges that have been encountered in Mainland China and Germany.

Author : J. Michael Spector,Barbara B. Lockee,Marcus D. Childress
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 4144 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319174617

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Learning, Design, and Technology by J. Michael Spector,Barbara B. Lockee,Marcus D. Childress Pdf

The multiple, related fields encompassed by this Major Reference Work represent a convergence of issues and topics germane to the rapidly changing segments of knowledge and practice in educational communications and technology at all levels and around the globe. There is no other comparable work that is designed not only to gather vital, current, and evolving information and understandings in these knowledge segments but also to be updated on a continuing basis in order to keep pace with the rapid changes taking place in the relevant fields. The Handbook is composed of substantive (5,000 to 15,000 words), peer-reviewed entries that examine and explicate seminal facets of learning theory, research, and practice. It provides a broad range of relevant topics, including significant developments as well as innovative uses of technology that promote learning, performance, and instruction. This work is aimed at researchers, designers, developers, instructors, and other professional practitioners.

Author : Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi,Lisa Martin-Hansen,Youngjin Song
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031273346

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Reforming Science Teacher Education Programs in the STEM Era by Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi,Lisa Martin-Hansen,Youngjin Song Pdf

This edited book explores different international practices in reforming science teacher education programs for STEM education. Incorporating case studies in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and South America, the contributors emphasise the large variety in STEM teacher preparation. Including science-centric versions of STEM programs as well as more integrated models of STEM, this contextual diversity will help readers learn about the design, opportunities, and challenges of STEM teacher preparation in a variety of circumstances, in order to innovate and improve STEM education more broadly.

Author : Xefteris, Stefanos
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668438633

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Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education by Xefteris, Stefanos Pdf

Modern society gives great importance to scientific and technological literacy, development of “21st century skills,” and creating individuals who are not passive users of ICT tools but active thinkers and even tinkerers. The learning process is thus constantly evolving to facilitate the acquisition of such skills, such as setting goals and making evidence-based decisions, thinking critically, and solving problems while efficiently managing time as well as using technology, cooperating ethically, and communicating effectively. STEAM is the approach to learning that uses concepts from natural sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster critical thinking, computational and design thinking, as well working effectively together, mimicking the process followed by scientists. The end goal is engaged and motivated students who participate in experiential and inquiry-based learning in fun, immersive environments that facilitate learning through a creative process. The Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education includes current research focusing on the development of STEAM and ICT educational practices, tools, workflows, and frames of operation that encourage science skills, but also skills related to the arts and humanities such as creativity, imagination, and reflection on ethical implications. Covering topics such as early childhood education, machine learning education, educational robotics, and web-based simulations, this major reference work is an essential resource for engineers, educators of both K-12 and higher education, education administration, libraries, pre-service teachers, computer scientists, researchers, and academics.

Author : Christina Hong,Will W. K. Ma
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811993152

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Applied Degree Education and the Shape of Things to Come by Christina Hong,Will W. K. Ma Pdf

This edited book seeks to evolve a global community of practice to share case studies, engage in critical discussion and spearhead thought leadership, to address the paradigm shift in next generation educational practice. This book showcases novel research studies in various forms and engenders interdisciplinary conversation and exchange concerning innovation, technology, and the role of applied education in workforce futures. It also equips readers with global perspectives on the latest developments in applied degree education and thinking on new education futures.

Author : Valentina Emilia Balas,Lakhmi C. Jain,Marius Mircea Balas,Dumitru Baleanu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031236365

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Soft Computing Applications by Valentina Emilia Balas,Lakhmi C. Jain,Marius Mircea Balas,Dumitru Baleanu Pdf

Soft computing techniques open significant opportunities in several areas, such as industry, medicine, energy, security, transportation, and education. This book provides theory and applications development using soft computing techniques by organizing intelligent systems for many applications to the benefit of humanity. The book comes from a multidisciplinary subject whose audience can come from different academic departments, e.g., department of computer science and engineering, department of medical imaging, department of biomedical informatics, department of education sciences, and so on where artificial intelligence and soft computing are of routine courses. The book covers a range of audience from academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to stakeholders. It can support graduate students and interns to develop a deep understanding of the latest paradigms in the soft computing techniques.

Author : Tang Wee Teo,Aik-Ling Tan,Paul Teng
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000516296

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STEM Education from Asia by Tang Wee Teo,Aik-Ling Tan,Paul Teng Pdf

Asia is the largest continent in the world. Five out of the top ten high performing economies in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 are located in Asia. Why do Asian students perform so well in STEM-related subjects? This book answers this by examining the STEM education policies and initiatives in Asian economies, as well as the training programmes undertaken by STEM teachers in Asia. The book is broken into four sections, each accompanied by a passage of commentary that summarizes the key takeaways of the chapters. Section one focuses on STEM policy environments and how various countries have developed policies that promote STEM as an integral part of national economic development. Section two focuses on STEM teacher education in the Philippines and Thailand, while section three focuses on STEM curriculum design, context, and challenges in four Asian economies. The fourth and final section focuses on presenting snapshots of STEM education research efforts in Malaysia, South Korea, and Singapore. Written by Asian academics, this book will provide valuable insights to policy makers, educators, and researchers interested in the topic of STEM education, especially in the Asian context. Chapters 7 and 11 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com

Author : Deog-Seong Oh,Fred Phillips
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447155089

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Technopolis by Deog-Seong Oh,Fred Phillips Pdf

Six years of UNESCO-World Technopolis Association workshops, held at various world cities and attended by government officials and scholars from nearly all the world’s countries, have resulted in a uniquely complete collection of reports on science park and science city projects in most of those countries. These reports, of which a selected few form chapters in this book, allow readers to compare knowledge-based development strategies, practices, and successes across countries. The chapters illustrate varying levels of cooperation across government, industry, and academic sectors in the respective projects – and the reasons and philosophies underlying this variation - and resulting differences in practices and results.

Author : Alfonso Borrero
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Community and college
ISBN : 9780889366855

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The University as an Institution Today by Alfonso Borrero Pdf

Describes the philosophy, mission, function, objectives, structures and service to culture and professions of the university as an institution.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264189416

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Managing National Innovation Systems by OECD Pdf

This study defines the aims and tools of a new innovation policy and identifies examples of good policy practice recently implemented in OECD countries.

Author : Sang C. Suh,Thomas Anthony
Publisher : Springer
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319639178

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Big Data and Visual Analytics by Sang C. Suh,Thomas Anthony Pdf

This book provides users with cutting edge methods and technologies in the area of big data and visual analytics, as well as an insight to the big data and data analytics research conducted by world-renowned researchers in this field. The authors present comprehensive educational resources on big data and visual analytics covering state-of-the art techniques on data analytics, data and information visualization, and visual analytics. Each chapter covers specific topics related to big data and data analytics as virtual data machine, security of big data, big data applications, high performance computing cluster, and big data implementation techniques. Every chapter includes a description of an unique contribution to the area of big data and visual analytics. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in the area of big data, data analytics, and information visualization. Advanced-level students studying computer science will also find this book helpful as a secondary textbook or reference.

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 757 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231004506

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UNESCO Science Report by UNESCO Pdf

Author : Henry Etzkowitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135925277

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The Triple Helix by Henry Etzkowitz Pdf

A Triple Helix of university-industry-government interactions is the key to innovation in increasingly knowledge-based societies. As the creation, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge moves from the periphery to the center of industrial production and governance, the concept of innovation, in product and process, is itself being transformed. In its place is a new sense of 'innovation in innovation' - the restructuring and enhancement of the organizational arrangements and incentives that foster innovation. This triple helix intersection of relatively independent institutional spheres generates hybrid organizations such as technology transfer offices in universities, firms, and government research labs and business and financial support institutions such as angel networks and venture capital for new technology-based firms that are increasingly developing around the world. The Triple Helix describes this new innovation model and assists students, researchers, and policymakers in addressing such questions as: How do we enhance the role of universities in regional economic and social development? How can governments, at all levels, encourage citizens to take an active role in promoting innovation in innovation and, conversely, how can citizens so encourage their governments? How can firms collaborate with each other and with universities and government to become more innovative? What are the key elements and challenges to reaching these goals?

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2349 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781522534181

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Information and Technology Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

People currently live in a digital age in which technology is now a ubiquitous part of society. It has become imperative to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of emerging innovations and technologies. Information and Technology Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on techniques, trends, and opportunities within the areas of digital literacy. Highlighting a wide range of topics and concepts such as social media, professional development, and educational applications, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, technology developers, researchers, students, practitioners, and professionals interested in the importance of understanding technological innovations.