Computers Technology category: 8704 books
Engaging Older Adults with Modern Technology
Internet Use and Information Access Needs
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2012
The study of older adults and internet use has emerged as a specific area of interest which covers a wide range of topics ranging from behaviors of senior adults in information search to attitude toward the internet, to the use of the internet for personal and health issues, and to cognitive constrains...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014
Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. This trend in ubiquitous technology has also found its way into the learning process at every level of education. The Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society offers an in-depth description of concepts related...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
3D technology is not new; research on 3D started back in early 1960s. But unlike in previous times, 3D technology has now rapidly entered our daily life from cinema to office to home. Using 3D for education is a new yet challenging task. This book will present several innovative efforts using 3D for...
Introduction to the History of Computing
A Computing History Primer
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2016
Tracing the story of computing from Babylonian counting boards to smartphones, this inspiring textbook provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of computing, together with discussion exercises to stimulate deeper investigation into this fascinating area. Features: provides chapter...
Thinking Skills for the Digital Generation
The Development of Thinking and Learning in the Age of Information
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2016
This important text synthesizes the state of knowledge related to thinking and technology and provides strategies for helping young people cultivate thinking skills required to navigate the new digital landscape. The rise of technology has resulted in new ways of searching and communicating information...
by Martha Evens, Joel Michael
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2006
One-on-One Tutoring by Humans and Computers articulates the CIRCSIM-Tutor project, an attempt to develop a computer tutor that generates a natural language dialogue with a student. Editors Martha Evens and Joel Michael present the educational context within which the project was launched, as well...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014
The rise of technology within educational settings has allowed for a substantial shift in the way in which educators teach learners of all ages. In order to implement these new learning tools, school administrators and teachers alike must seek new research outlining the latest innovations in the field....
Technology in education
An essay about pros, cons and challenges
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2005
Essay from the year 2005 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: A, Atlantic International University, course: Technology in Education, 22 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Technology - having been seen as evil and promise the same time the truth probably lying somewhere...
The Global Technology Revolution 2020, Executive Summary
Bio/Nano/Materials/Information Trends, Drivers, Barriers, and Social Implications
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2006
In 2020, areas of particular importance for technology trends will include biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials technology, and information technology. The authors of this report assessed a sample of 29 countries across the spectrum of scientific advancement (low to high) with respect to their...
by Teresa Coffman
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Engaging Students through Inquiry-Oriented Learning and Technology is designed for anyone interested in integrating both inquiry and technology as a tool into a teaching and learning environment. This book will provide easy to follow step by step procedures to both plan and create an inquiry activity...
Green Information Technology
A Sustainable Approach
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2015
We are living in the era of "Big Data" and the computing power required to deal with "Big Data" both in terms of its energy consumption and technical complexity is one of the key areas of research and development. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that centralized...
Culture, Learning, and Technology
Research and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2017
Culture, Learning, and Technology: Research and Practice provides readers with an overview of the research on culture, learning, and technology (CLT) and introduces the concept of culture-related theoretical frameworks. In 13 chapters, the book explores the theoretical and philosophical views of...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2012
In an effort to increase an understanding of the relationship between information technology and the cultural and social dynamics within the workplace, we must bridge the gap between technology and social sciences. Integrations of Technology Utilization and Social Dynamics in Organizations covers all...
Vision
The First Critical Step in Developing a Strategy for Educational Technology
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014
This book provides a straightforward approach to developing a school or district’s vision to guide all stakeholders toward a common goal with educational technology. This book is intended for educational leaders to provide a structured methodology for a school or district to develop their own vision...