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Download or read book Technology Use and Research Approaches for Community Education and Professional Development written by Valerie C. Bryan and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book investigates how the role of information technology is impacting the academic and workplace environments, exploring areas such as unique learning styles, various methods of disseminating information, and technology's role and impact within these settings"--Provided by publisher.
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Download or read book Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies written by Keengwe, Jared and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-08-31 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once considered disruptive to learning, technology has increasingly become an integrated and valued part of the modern classroom. In particular, mobile technologies provide the ability to encourage evocative student learning through new experiences. Promoting Active Learning through the Integration of Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies showcases the widely varied ways that technology can be applied to enhance classroom learning. Closely examining and critiquing the best methods in assimilating technologies, this publication is a valuable resource for faculty, teachers, administrators, technology staff, directors of learning centers, and other education technology leaders interested in incorporating new technologies within the classroom for engaging student learning.
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