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Bevins, Stuart, Ed.; Lehane, Louise, Ed.; Booth, Josephine, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
The core practice of professional scientists is inquiry, often referred to as research. If educators are to prepare students for a role in the professional scientific and technological community, exposing them to inquiry-based learning is essential. Despite this, inquiry-based teaching and learning (IBTL) remains relatively rare, possibly due to…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Education, Foreign Countries, Cultural Differences
Thomas, Michael, Ed. – Palgrave Macmillan, 2011
This timely collection of theoretical and applied studies examines the pedagogical potential and realities of digital technologies in a wide range of disciplinary contexts across the educational spectrum. By mixing content-based chapters with a theoretical perspective with case studies detailing actual teaching approaches utilizing digital…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Distance Education, Research Methodology, Foreign Countries
Edwards, Dave – International Association for K-12 Online Learning, 2015
The changing demands of the 21st century--and the students growing up in it--are generating fundamental challenges to historical assumptions about what education looks like. The challenge today is to provide a deeper level of personalized learning to each and every student so that all can achieve mastery of the Common Core standards and other…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Planning, Instructional Design, Educational Resources
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Tafazoli, Dara, Ed.; Gomez Parra, M. Elena, Ed.; Huertas-Abril, Cristina A., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
The ability to effectively communicate with individuals from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds is an invaluable asset. Learning a second language proves useful as students navigate the culturally diverse world; however, studying a second language can be difficult for learners who are not immersed in the real and natural environment of…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Awareness, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Technology
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Taysum, Alison, Ed.; Rayner, Stephen, Ed. – International Perspectives on Higher Education Research, 2014
This volume acknowledges the need for better understanding in leadership, management and administration of new knowledge which is crucial for effective leadership in a period of massive policy reform and deepening austerity in education. The doctorate is key to meeting this global challenge as it offers new and valid ways of enabling innovation…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Leadership Training, Educational Improvement, Leadership Effectiveness
Walker, Erica N. – Teachers College Press, 2012
Drawing on perceptions, behaviors, and experiences of students at an urban high school--both high and low achievers--this timely book demonstrates how urban youth can be meaningfully engaged in learning mathematics. The author presents a "potential" model rather than a "deficit" model, complete with teaching strategies and best practices for…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, High School Students, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Achievement
Small Roseboro, Anna J. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2010
"Teaching Middle School Language Arts" is the first book on teaching middle school language arts for multiple intelligences and related twenty-first-century literacies in technologically and ethnically diverse communities. More than 670,000 middle school teachers (grades six through eight) are responsible for educating nearly 13 million students…
Descriptors: Multiple Intelligences, Language Arts, Middle School Teachers, Fiction
Johnson, Doug – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2012
This is a must-have resource for all K-12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, "The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide" is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Technology Integration
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Griswold, Harold E. – Music Educators Journal, 1994
Contends that the growth of worldwide computer networks provides unprecedented opportunities for students and teachers to observe or participate in discussions on research in any field. Describes how the Internet has altered teaching methods and assigned student projects. Includes tables of Internet addresses related to music education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research
Krueger, Thomas M. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Discussed are the uses of the service, securities market simulation, win-win scenario, and technology transfer. The advantages of using this online service over traditional teaching methods in economics are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Economics
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Krieger, James – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Discusses a continuing education course that reached 1000 viewers at 43 North American sites. Points out that each professor had 35 minutes for his presentation followed by a 10-minute call-in question and answer period. Notes polymer topics will be the focus of upcoming lessons. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Continuing Education
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Tweeten, Paul W.; Gittinger, Jack D., Jr. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a program to improve computer expertise, encourage science teachers to use computers in science and technology, and to develop computer methods to enhance student achievement and understanding. Discusses participant selection, a summer institute, followup activities, and a network system. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Networks, Programing
Kaye, Tony; Rumble, Greville – Prospects, 1991
Attempts to draw comparisons between the different ways that distance education methods have been used for postsecondary education. Emphasizes the differences in scale, curricula, teaching approaches, and resource levels at different institutions in different nations. Explores problems such as lack of discussion, inflexibility, high cost of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Comparative Analysis, Correspondence Schools, Course Content
Tyre, Terian – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Discusses the current state of computer managed instruction (CMI) and the advantages it affords both teachers and students. Describes the learning objective as the focus of CMI. Notes the interaction of computer assisted instruction and CMI. Lists a directory of 16 CMI systems. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Meyers, Ellen, Ed. – 2001
This book provides information to help teachers use the Internet in the classroom. Tips from 28 educators note potential pitfalls and offer many perspectives on teaching with the Internet. The educators present their own classroom materials, lesson plans, Web sites, and words of wisdom. Interviews with renowned experts in the field address key…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
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