Download or read book Teaching and Learning in Portable Classrooms written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effects of school overcrowding on teaching and learning is an issue that continues to be debated throughout time. Introducing portable classrooms in schools has become a viable option for administrators to use to help combat the escalating student population around the nation. Such settings have been shown to have an equal amount of supporters and critics. Despite the division between both sides, the success inside of a classroom can vary as a result of numerous variables. The research presented may be important for educators because present classroom design and arrangement may not be adequate for the "student-directed" learning philosophies that are presently being introduced inside of the classroom. While school budgets continue to be scrutinized, the arrangement and use of space inside of each classroom are keys that can be used now as educators observe the ramifications of the continued debates. The strategies suggested in this research are based on these areas and include suggestions for both teachers and administrators.
Download or read book Portable Classrooms written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of portable classrooms has existed for years and has been shown to have academic and social disadvantages for teaching and learning in these environments. The success of portable classroom instruction is dependant upon the outlook and usage of the school district. This research explores classroom environments, provisions for instruction, and mechanisms to address them. Factors affecting the success of teaching in portable classroom environments include aesthetics, temperature, size and space, acoustics, and perceptions. Without appropriate classroom environments, teaching and learning can be limited for general education and special education students. The strategies mentioned in this research focus on these areas and include recommendations to assist teachers and administrators. The instructional significance this has on teachers depends on the tools for effective teaching and the decision making criteria applied when using portable classrooms. The intention of this research is to generate and suggest improvements for teaching in this environment. The key to a successful classroom is the effectiveness and efficiency of the environmental design which directly affects instruction and optimizes student learning.
Download or read book Portable Technologies written by Robert Tinker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education has traditionally studied the world by bringing it into the classroom. This can result in situated learning that appears to students to have no relevance outside the classroom. Students acquire inert, decontextualized knowledge that they cannot apply to real problems. The obvious solution to this shortcoming is to reverse the situation and bring the classroom to the phenomena: to learn in a rich, real-world context. The problem with the real world is that it is complex and filled with interactions that are hard to sort out. The editors and authors believe that the right tools might help students with this sorting process and result in learning in rich contexts. This book is an account of a series of experiments designed to explore the validity of this insight.
Download or read book Learning Without Classrooms written by Frank S. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaching the iStudent written by Mark Barnes and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet digital natives on their own turf! Our students are already accustomed to constantly-evolving mobile technology and they crave more than what plain paper and pencil can provide. Veteran teacher, renowned author, and tech expert Mark Barnes shows educators how to use mobile devices and social media to create a win-win for teaching and learning. This inspiring resource describes how to: Mentor students in responsible use of technology Build students’ aptitudes for critical thought and content curation Encourage collaboration beyond the classroom walls Easily learn and introduce new technology Including real-life teaching examples and exciting K-12 lesson ideas, along with a teacher-friendly technology glossary. The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it’s a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning. "Any educator can′t go wrong by reading anything Mark Barnes writes! I′m a big fan of his books and what he shares online." — Larry Ferlazzo, Award-Winning Teacher, Blogger, and Author Helping Students Motivate Themselves
Download or read book The 15 Minute Guide To Modular Classrooms written by John Alexander and published by Green Building Elements. This book was released on 2023-11-05 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a smarter, swifter, and more sustainable way to expand your educational space? Dive into "The 15-Minute Guide to Modular Classrooms" and unlock the potential of flexible and functional learning environments. In this quick and simple guide, you'll discover how modular classrooms are revolutionizing educational spaces. With a conversational and engaging tone, the book unpacks the world of prefabricated learning spaces, revealing how they meet the evolving demands of modern education. From addressing the quick scalability of school facilities to integrating cutting-edge technology, modular classrooms offer solutions that traditional construction methods can't match. This guide lays out how these innovative spaces support fluctuating student numbers, encourage new teaching methods, and provide the adaptability that 21st-century education demands. Authored by an expert with years of experience in modular design, this book isn't just a walkthrough—it's a conversation about the future of educational environments. It’s packed with real-life statistics, stories, and insights that illustrate the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and transformative impact of modular classrooms. Whether you're an educator, school administrator, or involved in educational planning and development, "The 15-Minute Guide to Modular Classrooms" is the resource you've been searching for. It's not about temporary fixes but long-term solutions that resonate with the challenges educators and students face today. This guide is more than just a collection of facts; it's a window into a world where education meets innovation. It's a testament to the power of adaptable design and its role in fostering learning experiences that inspire both teachers and students. If you're ready to reshape the educational landscape and explore the benefits of modular classrooms, this book is your starting point. Turn the page, and let’s embark on a journey to create spaces that bring out the best in educational delivery and learning potential.
Download or read book Handbook of Mobile Learning written by Zane L. Berge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the AECT Division of Distance Learning (DDL) Distance Education Book Award! This handbook provides a comprehensive compendium of research in all aspects of mobile learning, one of the most significant ongoing global developments in the entire field of education. Rather than focus on specific technologies, expert authors discuss how best to utilize technology in the service of improving teaching and learning. For more than a decade, researchers and practitioners have been exploring this area of study as the growing popularity of smartphones, tablets, and other such devices, as well as the increasingly sophisticated applications for these devices, has allowed educators to accommodate and support an increasingly mobile society. This handbook provides the first authoritative account of the theory and research that underlies mobile learning, while also exemplifying models of current and future practice.
Download or read book refabricating ARCHITECTURE written by Stephen Kieran and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-12-02 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought-provoking book presents a compelling argument for moving architecture from a part-by-part, linear approach to an integrated one that brings together technology, materials, and production methods. Using examples from several industries that have successfully made the change to an integrated component approach, these visionary authors lay the groundwork for a dramatic and much-needed change in the building industry. * Packed with graphics that illustrate how and why change is needed * Examples from the auto, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries illustrating how to improve quality while saving time and money * Redefines the roles of architects, materials scientists, process engineers, and contractors
Download or read book Healthy Teachers Happy Classrooms written by Marcia L. Tate and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Dr. Marcia L. Tate delivers 12 brain-based principles for avoiding teacher burnout and increasing health and wellness for teachers. These research-backed strategies will help you thrive personally and professionally. Each chapter digs into the benefits of these self-care and stress management tips and offers suggestions for bringing the practice to life in your classroom. Avoid teacher burnout with these self-care tips for teachers and other educators: Understand the root causes and symptoms of educator and teacher stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Learn practical strategies proven to help you live better, live longer, and become a better teacher. Integrate wellness principles and coping strategies into your daily life so you feel rejuvenated and ready to serve others. Translate your wellness to the classroom, creating happy, ready-to-learn students. Maintain a lifestyle of happiness and health for long-term success. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Passion for Your Purpose Chapter 2: Laughter Chapter 3: Optimism Chapter 4: Games Chapter 5: Movement Chapter 6: Music Chapter 7: Calm Surroundings Chapter 8: Close Personal Relationships Chapter 9: Nutrition Chapter 10: Sleep Chapter 11: Spirituality Chapter 12: Purpose Epilogue References and Resources Index
Download or read book Mobile Learning written by Scott McQuiggan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the game-changing technology that allows mobile learning to effectively reach K-12 students Mobile Learning: A Handbook for Developers, Educators and Learners provides research-based foundations for developing, evaluating, and integrating effective mobile learning pedagogy. Twenty-first century students require twenty-first century technology, and mobile devices provide new and effective ways to educate children. But with new technologies come new challenges—therefore, this handbook presents a comprehensive look at mobile learning by synthesizing relevant theories and drawing practical conclusions for developers, educators, and students. Mobile devices—in ways that the laptop, the personal computer, and netbook computers have not—present the opportunity to make learning more engaging, interactive, and available in both traditional classroom settings and informal learning environments. From theory to practice, Mobile Learning explores how mobile devices are different than their technological predecessors, makes the case for developers, teachers, and parents to invest in the technology, and illustrates the many ways in which it is innovative, exciting, and effective in educating K-12 students. Explores how mobile devices can support the needs of students Provides examples, screenshots, graphics, and visualizations to enhance the material presented in the book Provides developers with the background necessary to create the apps their audience requires Presents the case for mobile learning in and out of classrooms as early as preschool Discusses how mobile learning enables better educational opportunities for the visually impaired, students with Autism, and adult learners. If you're a school administrator, teacher, app developer, or parent, this topical book provides a theoretical, well-researched discussion of the pedagogical theory and mobile learning, as well as practical advice in setting up a mobile learning strategy.
Download or read book Mobile Pedagogy and Perspectives on Teaching and Learning written by McConatha, Douglas and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distance learning has existed in some form for centuries, but modern technologies have allowed students and teachers to connect directly, no matter what their location, using the internet and mobile devices. Mobile Pedagogy and Perspectives on Teaching and Learning explores the tools and techniques that enable educators to leverage wireless applications and social networks to improve learning outcomes and provide creative ways to increase access to educational resources. This publication is designed to help educators and students at every level optimize the use of mobile learning resources to enhance educational experience and improve the effectiveness of the learning process regardless of physical location.
Download or read book Teaching With the Tools Kids Really Use written by Susan Brooks-Young and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The author empowers teachers to engage IT specialists or administrators in a discussion about the use of mobile technologies or Web 2.0 tools and to change the way we think about using technology with kids. This book gives readers lots of information (ammunition) to go out and make things happen with their cell phone, laptop, MP3 player, or digital camera!" —April DeGennaro, Gifted Education Teacher Fayette County Board of Education, Fayetteville, GA A foundational guide for integrating mobile technologies into your classroom! Writing for educators who want to use 21st-century technologies to help deliver relevant classroom instruction, Susan Brooks-Young examines inexpensive hardware already used by many students, explores free Web 2.0 tools such as social networking sites and virtual worlds, and sheds light on both common objections and changing points of view about using mobile technologies for instructional support. Emphasizing digital citizenship—the ethical use of technology—this invaluable resource identifies: Specific Web 2.0 tools for supporting collaboration and communication in K–12 settings Strategies for practical applications A decision-making model for selecting appropriate mobile technologies and Web 2.0 tools for classroom use Recommended books, Web sites, and online reports and articles for reference Teaching With the Tools Kids Really Use gives educators a solid approach for capitalizing on readily available technologies and opens up rich teaching and learning opportunities for today′s classrooms!
Download or read book Going Mobile written by Gavin Dudeney and published by Delta Publishing Company(IL). This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going Mobile explains, and then demonstrates with practical activities, how to use mobile devices in English Language Teaching in a principled and pedagogically sound way. It is a pioneering book, directed towards teachers - and therefore towards learners - in the age of the digital revolution, and it breaks new ground by offering much-needed support in our 21st-century classrooms. Nicky Hockly and Gavin Dudeney are both prize-winning authors and leaders in the field of the pedagogy of digital technology, bringing their many years of experience and succeeding admirably in motivating teachers and teacher trainers in the following areas: How to take advantage of the hand-held devices now available; How to face the many challenges that stand in the way of success; How to incorporate the technology across our teaching institutions. Going Mobile contains three distinct parts which focus in turn on theory, practice and development: Part A introduces us to teaching with mobile devices, and the apps we can take advantage of. It covers the important questions we often ask, the issues we frequently face and the challenges we invariably encounter. Part B is full of classroom activities spread over five chapters - from a first analytical, yet entertaining, look at the use of mobile devices, to the staged and sensible exploitation of text, image, audio and, finally, video. Part C takes us further, both in our classes - by way of longer activities and projects - and in our institutions - where we are encouraged to incorporate mobile teaching and mobile learning progressively and systematically.
Download or read book Mobile Devices in Education Breakthroughs in Research and Practice written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-01-03 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As technology advances, mobile devices have become more affordable and useful to countries around the world. The use of technology can significantly enhance educational environments for students. It is imperative to study new software, hardware, and gadgets for the improvement of teaching and learning practices. Mobile Devices in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of mobile technologies in learning and explores best practices of mobile learning in educational settings. Highlighting a range of topics such as educational technologies, curriculum development, and game-based learning, this publication is an ideal reference source for teachers, principals, curriculum developers, educational software developers, instructional designers, administrators, researchers, professionals, upper-level students, academicians, and practitioners actively involved in the education field.
Download or read book Learning with Mobile and Handheld Technologies written by John Galloway and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As technology evolves we are ever more reliant on the use of handheld and mobile devices, yet what do we know about their impact on learning? While there is a lot of interest in mobile technology, many schools still aren’t sure how to best use it for learning and teaching. Learning with Handhelds and Mobiles explores this landscape and offers examples of how these technologies have been used for learning, how the problems that have arisen are being addressed, and offers ideas for the future. This invaluable book gives a voice to teachers and educators using mobiles and technology-enhanced learning in and out of schools, for regular school work and for innovative projects through exciting partnerships like Apps for Good. Learning with Handhelds and Mobiles shows the changes that are taking place within schools as a direct result of these emerging technologies, and contains case studies with accounts of best practice in a variety of settings including primary, secondary, and special schools, and learning beyond their boundaries. The book also explores themes of pedagogy, communication and affordances, collaborative learning, individual creativity and expression, self-directed and informal learning and outdoor education. The learning potential of handheld and mobile devices has excited teachers and educators, but until now there has been no structured, systematic overview available along with reflections on how this technology is changing educational practice. This book brings these together to provide a clearer picture of what is currently a fragmented area, and offers expert views of how we can understand these, and where it may take us next.
Download or read book Language and Learning in Multilingual Classrooms written by Elizabeth Coelho and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers practical research-based advice for teachers and other educators on how to adapt school and classroom procedures, curriculum content, and instructional strategies in order to provide a supportive learning environment for students of minority language backgrounds who are learning the language of instruction at the same time as they are learning the curriculum.
Download or read book Mobile Media Learning amazing uses of mobile devices for learning written by Seann Dikkers and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mobile Media Learning shares innovative uses of mobile technology for learning in a variety of settings. From camps to classrooms, parks to playgrounds, libraries to landmarks, Mobile Media Learning shows that exciting learning can happen anywhere educators can imagine. Join these educator/designers as they share their efforts to amplify spaces as learning tools by engaging learners with challenges, quests, stories, and tools for investigating those spaces.
