Innovative Instructional Design Methods and Tools for Improved Teaching


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In the complex field of academic scholarship, educators and scholars often encounter the challenge of designing effective learning scenarios that align with various educational objectives. The process involves meticulous planning, consideration of diverse pedagogical approaches, and adapting strategies to different circumstances and situations. The need for innovative solutions in pedagogy has never been more pressing, with topics ranging from instructional design to emerging techno pedagogical practices demanding attention. Academic scholars are yearning for a comprehensive guide that not only dissects the intricacies of these challenges but also offers transformative solutions to navigate the evolving landscape of education. Innovative Instructional Design Methods and Tools for Improved Teaching is a groundbreaking book meticulously crafted to address the pressing issues faced by academic scholars today. This book transcends the conventional boundaries of educational discourse, offering a roadmap for designing learning activities beyond routine exercises. It unveils a comprehensive approach, integrating pedagogical strategies and innovative teaching practices, providing educators with the tools they need to revolutionize their approach to instruction. This book is a solution to the challenges educators face in the contemporary academic landscape, providing a transformative guide for those seeking to excel in the dynamic field of pedagogy.




Teaching and Assessment in the Era of Education 5.0


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In the rapidly evolving landscape of Education 5.0, educators and institutions grapple with unprecedented challenges in leveraging digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. The profound shift towards a more humanized educational experience, focusing on social and emotional growth alongside skill development, demands a paradigmatic transformation. However, a palpable gap exists in understanding and navigating the complexities of this digital transition. Educators, students, and administrators are left facing dilemmas related to pedagogical innovation, technology integration, and effective learning assessment in the digital age. Enter Teaching and Assessment in the Era of Education 5.0, a definitive guide poised to bridge the gap between the challenges posed by Education 5.0 and actionable solutions. The current educational milieu faces a conundrum as it attempts to adapt to the tenets of Education 5.0. The digital transition poses challenges, from incorporating immersive technologies to understanding the attitudes of educators and students towards digitization. Furthermore, the design and implementation of training and distance learning systems require a nuanced approach, calling for engineering expertise in training, pedagogy, and tutoring. The assessment landscape, crucial for gauging the effectiveness of learning in the digital era, grapples with contemporary trends, ethical considerations, and the ever-present specter of plagiarism. This multifaceted challenge necessitates a comprehensive resource that not only delineates the issues but offers actionable solutions to navigate this transformative journey.





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Learner Support in Online Learning Environments


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We are at a crucial time for the production and dissemination of knowledge – one in which the scientific community is questioning the nature of the digital humanities. Within this context, Learner Support in Online Learning Environments proposes, by taking into consideration the notion of assistance in a learning context, an original method of positioning digital resources for teachers, students and researchers in the humanities and social sciences. Questioning existing theoretical frameworks and prototypes, learner support in digital environments is presented as both a process and a result integrating a variety of resources. Some of these resources already exist, some may be adapted from existing objects and still others have yet to be imagined. The end goal is to facilitate both independent and group-based learning activities.




Proceedings of the Erasmus Scientific Days 2022 (ESD 2022)


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This is an open access book.The Erasmus+ Morocco National Office organizes in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, the EU Delegation to Morocco, the Conference of Universities Presidents (CPU), the first edition of the "Erasmus Scientific Days”, dedicated to high-level scientific exchange around the promotion of Higher Education and innovation. These days will take place on October 17 and 18, 2022 in Marrakech. Erasmus Scientific Days are honorary chaired by their Excellencies: the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, The Ambassador of EU in Morocco and the Chancellor of Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology.




Perspectives on Learning Assessment in the Arts in Higher Education


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Drawing on theoretical and empirical insights from art teachers in Canada and Europe, this edited volume explores the question of how learning in the arts can be effectively and fairly assessed in the context of higher education. The chapters consider a rich variety of assessment practices across music, visual and plastic arts, performing arts, design, fashion, dance and music and illustrate how knowledge, competencies, skills and progress can be viably and fairly assessed. Contextual challenges to assessment are also considered in depth, and particular attention is paid to the challenges of reconciling teaching in the arts, aimed at an intuitive transformation of the student, and assessing learning that takes on its meaning in subjectivity and sensitivity. This text will benefit researchers, academics and educators in higher education with an interest in assessment in the artistic disciplines and in the topic of creativity more broadly. Those specifically interested in educational assessment policy and the visual arts will also benefit from this book.




e-Learning for Management and Marketing in Libraries


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The contributions to the conference held in Geneva in 2003, focus on the very latest approaches to 'e-Learning'. The power and enormous diversity of this medium, becomes apparent as experts from all over the world compare notes and raise a whole new range of issues. The reader can examine the presentations of the various practitioners, or go straight to the discussions at the end, for insights into what the future holds for teachers and students alike.




Human Resource Management in the Public Sector


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HRM is a core element of public service organizations, whose employees are often their most valuable resource. This outstanding book tackles the subject head on, bringing together cutting-edge research from a range of respected international authors.




Digital Education: At the MOOC Crossroads Where the Interests of Academia and Business Converge


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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Massive Open Online Courses, EMOOCs 2019, held in Naples, Italy, in May 2019. The 15 full and 6 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have marked a milestone in the use of technology for education. The reach, potential, and possibilities of EMOOCs are immense. But they are not only restricted to global outreach: the same technology can be used to improve teaching on campus and training inside companies and institutions. The chapter 'Goal Setting and Striving in MOOCs. A Peek inside the Black Box of Learner Behaviour' is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.




School Dropout and Completion


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School dropout remains a persistent and critical issue in many school systems, so much so that it is sometimes referred to as a crisis. Populations across the globe have come to depend on success at school for establishing careers and gaining access to post-school qualifications. Yet large numbers of young people are excluded from the advantages that successful completion of school brings and as a result are subjected to consequences such as higher likelihood of unemployment, lower earnings, greater dependence on welfare and poorer physical health and well-being. Over recent decades, most western nations have stepped up their efforts to reduce drop out and raise school completion rates while maintaining high standards. How school systems have approached this, and how successful they are, varies. This book compares the various approaches by evaluating their impact on rates of dropout and completion. Case studies of national systems are used to highlight the different approaches including institutional arrangements and the various alternative secondary school programs and their outcomes. The evaluation is based on several key questions: What are the main approaches? How do they work? For whom do they work? And, how successful are they in promoting high rates of completion and equivalent outcomes for all? This book examines the nature of the dropout problem in advanced industrialized countries with the goal of developing a broader, international understanding that can feed into public policy to help improve completion rates worldwide.