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Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education
Teaching for Leadership, Innovation, and Creativity
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
1 052 kr
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In the era of the 21st century knowledge society, higher education can play an important role as a driver for innovation, leadership and creativity, as it helps develop not only well informed and knowledgeable citizens but also responsible and creative individuals. The challenges of globalization, tightly linked with rapid developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the need to address issues of quality and inclusiveness for a better quality of life and a sustainable future, have become drivers of change in higher education institutions. We are experiencing a shift towards more interdisciplinary curricula and a more integrated and student-centred approach to teaching. Instructors increasingly use active learning and other pedagogies of engagement as a means to increase learning and improve student attitudes. This book explores best practices for effective active learning in higher education. Experienced instructors from different disciplines and countries share their experiences and reflect on best practices, as well as on the theoretical underpinnings of active learning. Contributors share their thinking on strategies based on different active learning methods such as the use of ICTs, collaborative learning and experiential learning, as well as their implications for teaching, assessment, curriculum design and higher education administration.Active learning provides skills for real life problem solving and prepares students to become responsible and active citizens. This book will be a very significant resource for educators who are interested in making a difference in students' lives.
Active Learning Strategies in Higher Education
Teaching for Leadership, Innovation, and Creativity
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
440 kr
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In the era of the 21st century knowledge society, higher education can play an important role as a driver for innovation, leadership and creativity, as it helps develop not only well informed and knowledgeable citizens but also responsible and creative individuals. The challenges of globalization, tightly linked with rapid developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the need to address issues of quality and inclusiveness for a better quality of life and a sustainable future, have become drivers of change in higher education institutions. We are experiencing a shift towards more interdisciplinary curricula and a more integrated and student-centred approach to teaching. Instructors increasingly use active learning and other pedagogies of engagement as a means to increase learning and improve student attitudes. This book explores best practices for effective active learning in higher education. Experienced instructors from different disciplines and countries share their experiences and reflect on best practices, as well as on the theoretical underpinnings of active learning. Contributors share their thinking on strategies based on different active learning methods such as the use of ICTs, collaborative learning and experiential learning, as well as their implications for teaching, assessment, curriculum design and higher education administration.Active learning provides skills for real life problem solving and prepares students to become responsible and active citizens. This book will be a very significant resource for educators who are interested in making a difference in students' lives.
Future of Innovation and Technology in Education
Policies and Practices for Teaching and Learning Excellence
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
989 kr
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This book focuses on approaches to teaching and learning that integrate emerging technologies to enhance the quality of education. It brings together conceptual and empirical insights to elaborate on the design of effective programs, educational policies and educational administration requirements. The chapters cover topics such as social media’s use in learning, virtual learning, innovative pedagogy, data mining, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and sustainable education. Special emphasis is placed on virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and the use of electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones in the classroom. The authors explore how advances in information and communication technology (ICT) can improve opportunities through education for all. It presents an international perspective, with authors from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America.
Future of Innovation and Technology in Education
Policies and Practices for Teaching and Learning Excellence
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
440 kr
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This book focuses on approaches to teaching and learning that integrate emerging technologies to enhance the quality of education. It brings together conceptual and empirical insights to elaborate on the design of effective programs, educational policies and educational administration requirements. The chapters cover topics such as social media’s use in learning, virtual learning, innovative pedagogy, data mining, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and sustainable education. Special emphasis is placed on virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and the use of electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones in the classroom. The authors explore how advances in information and communication technology (ICT) can improve opportunities through education for all. It presents an international perspective, with authors from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America.
New Silk Road leads through the Arab Peninsula
Mastering Global Business and Innovation
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
851 kr
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Building on the tradition, promises and advances brought by the historical Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative launched by Chinese authorities in 2013 has the potential to re-draw the map of checks and balances in the global economy. The New Silk Road leads through the Arab Peninsula: Mastering Global Business and Innovation offers an in-depth inquiry into the origins, implications, opportunities and synergies that China’s Belt and Road Initiative creates for stakeholders in both Asia and the Arab World. Acclaimed academics, practitioners and experts contribute to a fascinating overview of critical issues that emerge along the New Silk Road. Chapters address issues such as dispute resolution, the geopolitics of international business, the enabling role of sophisticated technologies, approaches to innovation promotion and cross-cultural collaboration. Case-studies featuring specific businesses and industries operating in the Belt and Road context further add to the empirical focus that this book offers. An essential resource for graduate and executive education in a range of fields, including international business, international political economy, strategic management, and applied computer science, this volume will also serve as an illuminating study for anyone interested in contemporary global affairs.
965 kr
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Advances in information and communication technology (ICT) have directly impacted the way in which politics operates today. Bringing together research on Europe, the US, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, this book examines the relationship between ICT and politics in a global perspective. Technological innovations such as big data, data mining, sentiment analysis, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, social media and blockchain technology are reshaping the way ICT intersects with politics and in this collection contributors examine these developments, demonstrating their impact on the political landscape. Chapters examine topics such as cyberwarfare and propaganda, post-Soviet space, Snowden, US national security, e-government, GDPR, democratization in Africa and internet freedom. Providing an overview of new research on the emerging relationship between the promise and potential inherent in ICT and its impact on politics, this edited collection will prove an invaluable text for students, researchers and practitioners working in the fields of Politics, International Relations and Computer Science.
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Advances in information and communication technology (ICT) have directly impacted the way in which politics operates today. Bringing together research on Europe, the US, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, this book examines the relationship between ICT and politics in a global perspective. Technological innovations such as big data, data mining, sentiment analysis, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, social media and blockchain technology are reshaping the way ICT intersects with politics and in this collection contributors examine these developments, demonstrating their impact on the political landscape. Chapters examine topics such as cyberwarfare and propaganda, post-Soviet space, Snowden, US national security, e-government, GDPR, democratization in Africa and internet freedom. Providing an overview of new research on the emerging relationship between the promise and potential inherent in ICT and its impact on politics, this edited collection will prove an invaluable text for students, researchers and practitioners working in the fields of Politics, International Relations and Computer Science.
901 kr
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Written by leading academics and practitioners in the field, Smart Villages in the EU and Beyond offers a detailed insight into issues and developments that shape the debate on smart villages, together with concepts, developments and policymaking initiatives including the EU Action for Smart Villages. This book derives from the realization that the implications of the increasing depopulation of rural areas across the EU is a pending disaster. This edited collection establishes a framework for action today, which will lead to sustainable revitalization of rural areas tomorrow. Using country-specific case studies, the chapters examine how integrated and ICT-conscious strategies and policy actions focused on wellbeing, sustainability and solidarity could provide a long-term solution in the revitalization of villages across the EU and elsewhere. Best practices pertinent to precision farming, energy diversification, tourism, entrepreneurship are discussed in detail. As an in-depth exploration of the Smart Village on a multinational scale, this book will serve as an indispensable resource for students, researchers and policy leaders in the fields of politics, strategic management and urban and rural studies.
283 kr
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Written by leading academics and practitioners in the field, Smart Villages in the EU and Beyond offers a detailed insight into issues and developments that shape the debate on smart villages, together with concepts, developments and policymaking initiatives including the EU Action for Smart Villages. This book derives from the realization that the implications of the increasing depopulation of rural areas across the EU is a pending disaster. This edited collection establishes a framework for action today, which will lead to sustainable revitalization of rural areas tomorrow. Using country-specific case studies, the chapters examine how integrated and ICT-conscious strategies and policy actions focused on wellbeing, sustainability and solidarity could provide a long-term solution in the revitalization of villages across the EU and elsewhere. Best practices pertinent to precision farming, energy diversification, tourism, entrepreneurship are discussed in detail. As an in-depth exploration of the Smart Village on a multinational scale, this book will serve as an indispensable resource for students, researchers and policy leaders in the fields of politics, strategic management and urban and rural studies.
Management and Administration of Higher Education Institutions in Times of Change
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
831 kr
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As a new model of growth and development comes into force, higher education institutions (HEI) worldwide have to adapt and respond to a constantly changing environment. Politics, economics, advances in technology and the resultant societal change create a number of opportunities and challenges that HEI’ administrators have to address on a daily basis. This volume offers practice-driven accounts of how HEI successfully embrace these challenges and opportunities. The experts and practitioners contributing to this volume reveal a complex reality of HEI today. The book links the debate on education to topical issues in politics, society and economy, including questions of technological progress, social responsibility, sustainability, well-being and, broadly understood, resilience. The authors emphasise the importance of the role of the university in supporting new models of growth by ensuring that the institutions strive towards inclusive education for all. Topics examined in this timely book include university social responsibility, emerging technologies in Higher Education and digital games-based learning and organizational innovation, in a range of international contexts. Given its practice-drive approach, this book will be invaluable for researchers, administrators and leaders in higher education management.
Moving Higher Education Beyond Covid-19
Innovative and Technology-Enhanced Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 027 kr
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The Covid-19 pandemic caused mass disruption to higher education institutions (HEIs) across the world and has since led to vast debate on how to manage HEIs and how to deliver course content to students beyond the crisis. The emergency shift to remote learning has led many HEIs to adopt more flexible course delivery in the longer term. Drawing on international and multidisciplinary perspectives, Moving Higher Education Beyond Covid-19 explores how HEIs may use crises as an opportunity to develop, to transform, and to improve their institutional resilience.Authors draw on many novel and innovative practices mastered during the pandemic, including approaches to teaching, and the related learning and managerial practices. Collectively, the authors argue that Covid-19 has served as one of the most important push factors for universities to redesign their approaches to teaching and learning, and thereby also rethink their business models.With insights for researchers, course designers, and higher education leaders, Moving Higher Education Beyond Covid-19 is a must-read for moving your institution forward beyond the pandemic.
Smart Cities and Digital Transformation
Empowering Communities, Limitless Innovation, Sustainable Development and the Next Generation
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 122 kr
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Smart Cities and Digital Transformation offers a three-tiered approach to tomorrow’s cities in terms of limitless innovation, sustainable development and empowering communities.Discussing key issues including civic engagement, communication, ethicality, participation and motivation, Smart Cities and Digital Transformation proposes best practices, applied research and lessons learnt in the fields of digital transformation and sustainable development. Authors integrate scientific knowledge and industry services with significant social sciences research to provide an end-to-end understanding of the components of future smart city applications or services. Emphasising emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, open sources platforms and virtual reality, chapters also provide the reader with a unique analysis of a new generation of transparent technologies for the improvement of the quality of life and well-being in modern cities.Employing an active learning approach focused on building critical thinking skills, Smart Cities and Digital Transformation serves a diverse ecosystem of industry changemakers to jointly mobilize a new form of economy directly linked to the development, value and impact of smart cities.
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AI-Driven Knowledge Management Processes
Strategies for the Modern Business Landscape
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 158 kr
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With Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping how businesses operate, the integration of intelligent technologies into Knowledge Management (KM) processes offers new opportunities for optimizing data-driven decision-making and enhancing organizational performance.AI-Driven Knowledge Management Processes explores KM as a critical element of business strategy and managerial practice, especially in an era of rapid AI adoption. Authors examine KM’s foundational and advanced aspects through a managerial lens, highlighting how AI is reshaping contemporary KM practices, and delve into traditional KM strategies and cutting-edge AI applications. Each chapter is enriched with case studies and empirical research that showcase the real-world benefits and challenges of integrating AI into KM. From uncovering the theoretical underpinnings of KM to examining AI-driven innovations that create competitive advantages, this work offers actionable insights and perspectives on future developments. Authors address ethical, sustainability and managerial issues, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of AI-infused KM practices.Providing a valuable resource for business leaders, academics, and students, this book support those looking to integrate AI into KM to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Merging traditional knowledge management practices with the latest AI advancements, it prepares readers to harness technology for innovative solutions, positioning their organizations for success in the modern business landscape.
Digital Transformation in Higher Education, Part A
Best Practices and Challenges
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
963 kr
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Digital Transformation in Higher Education is a pivotal reference through the transformative power of emerging technologies in academia. Addressing the dual nature of technology as both a challenge and an opportunity, this book presents a rich overview of strategies for integrating digital technology-driven advancements.From chatbots enhancing adult learning to AI ethics and micro-credentials, it illuminates a future where digital transformation is key for the unique value proposition of higher education. Each chapter offers actionable insights and case studies, setting the stage for educators and leaders to harness digital technology's potential and lead with innovation.
Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Challenges, Risks, and Ethical Considerations
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 093 kr
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of higher education administration. The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education is a comprehensive guide to the transformative potential of AI in the higher education landscape, focused on the need to nurture technology literacy among educators and learners.Chapters explore the practicality of AI tools in academia, such as ChatGPT, and analyse the main pedagogical implications and ethical dilemmas of AI adoption in higher education, including rethinking authorship, the potential homogenisation of content, ethical implications, transparency, reliability, and bias in AI-driven processes.The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education presents a timely analysis of a new technological advancement with a significant impact to a diverse audience, including faculty, administrators, curriculum designers, students and policymakers who are navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in education.
Emerald Handbook of Smart Cities in the Gulf Region
Innovation, Development, Transformation, and Prosperity for Vision 2040
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 960 kr
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The Emerald Handbook of Smart Cities in the Gulf Region: Innovation, Development, Transformation, and Prosperity for Vision 2040 is a definitive reference edition that employs a four-tiered approach to understanding smart cities in the Gulf Region: Innovation, Development, Transformation, and Prosperity. This active learning approach empowers readers to apply a wide range of knowledge from social sciences and computer science to real-world issues, fostering critical thinking skills and competencies.Editors Miltiadis D. Lytras, Afnan Alkhaldi, and Sawsan Malik unite diverse communities of researchers, academics, practitioners, industrial managers, and policy makers to advance applied research, best practices, and lessons related to smart cities in the Gulf Region. This collected work uniquely integrates urban planning, advanced computational, and government policy-making aspects, with a focus on disseminating the momentum of Smart Cities Research in the Gulf Region. It addresses the comprehensive Smart Cities agenda, encompassing strategic, technical, computational, economic, social, and innovative dimensions. It delves into sophisticated computational technologies, such as AI, Blockchain, Metaverse, Cloud Computing, Data Mining, IoT, and more, emphasizing their role in realizing the vision of smart cities. Moreover, it addresses the social, economic, and sustainability dimensions of smart cities, touching on well-being, quality of life, social inclusion, and citizen engagement.This comprehensive study is suited for a wide-ranging audience, including researchers, academics, practitioners, industrial managers, and policy makers interested in advancing applied research, best practices, and lessons related to smart cities in the Gulf Region.
Digital Transformation in Higher Education, Part B
Cases, Examples and Good Practices
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 029 kr
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Digital Transformation in Higher Education is a pivotal reference through the transformative power of emerging technologies in academia. Addressing the dual nature of technology as both a challenge and an opportunity, this book presents a rich overview of strategies for integrating digital technology-driven advancements.From chatbots enhancing adult learning to AI ethics and micro-credentials, it illuminates a future where digital transformation is key for the unique value proposition of higher education. Each chapter offers actionable insights and case studies, setting the stage for educators and leaders to harness digital technology's potential and lead with innovation.
Education, Future Jobs and Smart Systems in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Part A
AI Transformations in Education and Workforce Development
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
991 kr
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In an era defined by unprecedented technological advancements, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Smart Systems presents both challenges and opportunities. Rapid advancements in automation, machine learning, and AI-driven technologies are reshaping job roles and creating new avenues for employment. The urgency lies in equipping educators, policymakers, and industry professionals with insights to navigate this transformative period effectively.The first of two volumes, Education, Future Jobs and Smart Systems in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Part A is a timely collected edition, emerging precisely when the ramifications of AI on the job market are becoming palpable. Each section of the work explores a unique aspect, covering the foundational role of AI as a catalyst for developing new skills and competencies. It provides insights for higher education institutions, discusses AI as a powerful tool for sharing knowledge, considers policy implications, and examines the emergence of innovative job markets.The chapters serve as a comprehensive guide for higher education stakeholders, offering actionable insights and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-influenced job markets. Authors work to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, providing a roadmap for institutions to adapt curricula, teaching methodologies, and policies to meet the demands of the AI-driven future.
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AI-Driven Knowledge Management Assets
Strategies for the Modern Business Landscape
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 156 kr
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With Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping how businesses operate, the integration of intelligent technologies into Knowledge Management (KM) processes offers new opportunities for optimizing data-driven decision-making and enhancing organizational performance.AI-Driven Knowledge Management Assets explores KM as a critical element of business strategy and managerial practice, especially in an era of rapid AI adoption. Authors examine KM’s foundational and advanced aspects through a managerial lens, highlighting how AI is reshaping contemporary KM practices, and delve into traditional KM strategies and cutting-edge AI applications. Each chapter is enriched with case studies and empirical research that showcase the real-world benefits and challenges of integrating AI into KM. From uncovering the theoretical underpinnings of KM to examining AI-driven innovations that create competitive advantages, this work offers actionable insights and perspectives on future developments. Authors address ethical, sustainability and managerial issues, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of AI-infused KM practices.Providing a valuable resource for business leaders, academics, and students, this volume supports those looking to integrate AI into KM to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Merging traditional knowledge management practices with the latest AI advancements, it prepares readers to harness technology for innovative solutions, positioning their organizations for success in the modern business landscape.
1 125 kr
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In Civic Synergy: Leading and Managing the Evolution of Smart Cities, readers are invited to explore the transformative journey of urban spaces into dynamic, interconnected smart cities. This comprehensive publication addresses the pressing need for innovative approaches to urban management in the digital age. With technology rapidly reshaping the urban landscape, there is a critical demand for strategic leadership and effective management to navigate this evolution successfully.This collected edition provides a holistic understanding of the complexities involved in leading and managing smart city initiatives. Authors offer practical insights, theoretical frameworks, and real-world case studies to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive sustainable urban development. At its core, Civic Synergy makes a significant contribution to the field of urban management by synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives and showcasing best practices in smart city governance. By examining the intersection of technology, governance, and urban planning, this collected work offers a fresh perspective on how cities can harness innovation to address pressing challenges and seize opportunities for growth.This edited collection stands out for its emphasis on civic synergy, highlighting the importance of collaboration and partnership among various stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, communities, and academia. It underscores the need for collective action and shared responsibility in shaping the future of cities.
Education, Future Jobs and Smart Systems in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Part B
Smart Systems and Future Employment in the Age of AI
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
993 kr
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In an era defined by unprecedented technological advancements, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Smart Systems presents both challenges and opportunities. Rapid advancements in automation, machine learning, and AI-driven technologies are reshaping job roles and creating new avenues for employment. The urgency lies in equipping educators, policymakers, and industry professionals with insights to navigate this transformative period effectively.The second of two volumes, Education, Future Jobs and Smart Systems in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Part B is a timely collected edition, emerging precisely when the ramifications of AI on the job market are becoming palpable. Each section of the work explores a unique aspect, covering the foundational role of AI as a catalyst for developing new skills and competencies. It provides insights for higher education institutions, discusses AI as a powerful tool for sharing knowledge, considers policy implications, and examines the emergence of innovative job markets.The chapters serve as a comprehensive guide for higher education stakeholders, offering actionable insights and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-influenced job markets. Authors work to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, providing a roadmap for institutions to adapt curricula, teaching methodologies, and policies to meet the demands of the AI-driven future.
Transformative Leadership and Sustainable Innovation in Education
Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 091 kr
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It is essential to learn what innovative practices and leadership approaches are adopted in the education sector to solve challenges such as digital transformations, inefficiencies in higher education administration models, and the need for a connection between innovation and sustainability within the curriculum. Transformative Leadership and Sustainable Innovation in Education addresses these topics, discussing several possible transformations at the policy, classroom, and research levels.Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, scholars from three main disciplines of education, business, and IT consider both a leadership and management perspective and an educational perspective. This integration of research, academia and industry bridges the gap between theory and practice, tackling how to make schools a sustainable enterprise, how to sustain student learning through leadership practices, and exploring the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence and other technologies on higher education.Transformative Leadership and Sustainable Innovation in Education is a valuable resource to a diverse network of policy makers, school and university leaders, educators, practitioners, curriculum designers, innovators, and investors who want to collaborate to identify and implement innovations that transform education and research.
Technology-Enhanced Healthcare Education
Transformative Learning for Patient-Centric Health
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 088 kr
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The new challenges in healthcare education require new methodological approaches and transparent integration of technology enhanced learning approaches. Technology-Enhanced Healthcare Education promotes the best practices and lessons learnt from COVID-19 and highlights the importance and impact of using information systems to increase levels of health literacy.The chapter authors cover processes such as augmented or virtual reality to allow for distraction and decreased anxiety of the patient and services such as telemedicine and tele-consultation in the follow-up of non-acute patients. These are just a few ways in which health professionals can utilise information systems and transformative technology to increase the quality of health care, levels of health literacy and, thus, increase the health outcomes of their patients.Technology-Enhanced Healthcare Education is an innovative volume for health specialists, educators, higher education medical experts, medical school students and health management professionals. It is key reading for those looking to learn more about the latest developments on active and transformative learning within health education and medical technology (MedTech).
Active and Transformative Learning in STEAM Disciplines
From Curriculum Design to Social Impact
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 091 kr
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Active and Transformative Learning in STEAM Disciplines is a unique reference volume for the new student-centric and objectives-oriented learning environment where individual and team learning paths enhance problem solving capabilities. These practices may range from simple teaching methods such as class discussion and role playing, to peer teaching and flipped learning.Focusing on STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), scholars from the three disciplines of education, business, and Information Technology highlight the importance of the class as a place for collaborative knowledge sharing, involving active engagement of both students and instructors, and explore the connection between innovation and sustainability at the curriculum and research levels. Chapter authors discuss the timely issues of digital transformation in higher education, the required active learning strategies, the novel methodological approaches to instructional design and the new student-centric paradigm for active and collaborative exploration of learning content.Filling a significant gap in the body of knowledge related to the emerging agenda of active and transformative learning strategies for STEAM disciplines, this volume is a helpful tool to faculty, higher education administrators, policymakers, curriculum designers and school leaders aiming to develop value-based strategies for promoting quality education with an emphasis on active and transformative learning.