The Strategic Tool for Evaluating Educational Returns


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Axel Müller-Hofvenschiöld presents a new evaluation approach for executive education. His Strategic Tool for Evaluating Educational Returns (STEER) combines ideas from controlling and psychology in order to measure the added-value of face-to-face business school programs to an organisation.




Evaluation and Implementation of Distance Learning: Technologies, Tools and Techniques


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The twentieth century has seen the creation and evolution of technologies beyond imagination a century ago. The computer has enabled the digital presentation of knowledge, and increased the speed with which information can be captured and processed. The acceptance of these technologies has led to a new alternative for providing education and training--distance learning. This book focuses on the processes, techniques and tools that are being used to successfully plan, implement and operate distance learning projects.




Creative Curriculum


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The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice.







Introduction to Sustainable Development Leadership and Strategies in Higher Education


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This topical volume contextualizes the heightened interest in sustainable education across the globe and will be of interest to researchers, university leaders, and students interested in a sustainable future for universities and society as a whole.




Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications


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In a diverse society, the ability to cross communication barriers is critical to the success of any individual personally, professionally, and academically. With the constant acceleration of course programs and technology, educators are continually being challenged to develop and implement creative methods for engaging English-speaking and non-English-speaking learners. Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that examines the relationship between language education and technology and the potential for curriculum enhancements through the use of mobile technologies, flipped instruction, and language-learning software. This multi-volume book is geared toward educators, researchers, academics, linguists, and upper-level students seeking relevant research on the improvement of language education through the use of technology.




Integrating Adult Learning and Technologies for Effective Education: Strategic Approaches


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Integrating Adult Learning and Technologies for Effective Education: Strategic Approaches provides instructional approaches, relevant theoretical frameworks, and the latest empirical research findings in the area of adult learning and technology.




AI Applications and Strategies in Teacher Education


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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing teacher education by offering innovative applications and strategies to enhance the learning experience for educators and students. From personalized learning platforms to intelligent tutoring systems, AI can transform traditional teaching methods. These intelligent technologies streamline administrative tasks while supporting the development of essential skills like critical thinking and faculty collaboration. As teacher education programs continue to integrate AI tools, future educators learn to harness data-driven insights and create engaging, effective learning environments. Exploring these applications further emphasizes the potential of AI to positively reshape the teacher education sphere. AI Applications and Strategies in Teacher Education explores the landscape of AI in training and supporting educators. The book serves educators seeking insights into effective utilization of AI in a professional setting and the integration of AI in teaching practices. This book covers topics such as educational technologies, higher education, and diversity and equity, and is a useful resource for academicians, teachers, professors, education professionals, data scientists, computer engineers, and researchers.




Virtual Learning Environments: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications


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As the world rapidly moves online, sectors from management, industry, government, and education have broadly begun to virtualize the way people interact and learn. Virtual Learning Environments: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications is a three-volume compendium of the latest research, case studies, theories, and methodologies within the field of virtual learning environments. As networks get faster, cheaper, safer, and more reliable, their applications grow at a rate that makes it difficult for the typical practitioner to keep abreast. With a wide range of subjects, spanning from authors across the globe and with applications at different levels of education and higher learning, this reference guide serves academics and practitioners alike, indexed and categorized easily for study and application.




Culturally Responsive Strategies for Reforming STEM Higher Education


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This book chronicles the introspective and contemplative strategies employed within a uniquely-designed professional development intervention that successfully increased the self-efficacy of STEM faculty in implementing culturally relevant pedagogies in the computer/information sciences.