Technology Literacy Applications in Learning Environments

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-1-59140-479-8
Verlag: Information Science Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 952 g

Technology Literacy Applications in Learning Environments presents readers with a view of technology literacy in a learning environment. While word processing skills are important, the development of technology skills covers the areas of presentation software, storage, human interaction, and virtual reality. Instructional technology is dedicated to discovering and developing the pedagogical skills of teaching and learning in a technology-enhanced learning environment. Technology Literacy Applications in Learning Environments discusses many important topics, such as: the defining aspects of instructional technology skills, the use of technology literacy in higher education, and the growing digital divide. This book provides readers a series of examples and guides that support instructional technology literacy, making it a necessary collection addition for academics, researchers, educators, and IT professionals everywhere.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Carbonara, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A sample of chapters: Developing Graduate Qualities through Information Systems and Information Technology Literacy Skills; Understanding the Role or Type Preferences in Fostering Technology Literacy; Information Systems Education for the 21st Century: Aligning Curriculum Content Delivery with the Professional Workplace; Business Graduates as End-User Developers: Understanding Information Literacy Skills Required; What Literacy for Software Developers; Computer and Information Systems in Latin Paleography Between Research and Didactic Application; The Role of Project Management in Technology Literacy; Developing Technology Applications: Effective Project Management; Enabling Electronic Teaching and Learning Communities with MERLOT; Virtual Reality and Telemedicine and Beyond: Some Examples; Virtual Reality in Educational Field

Über Autor(innen)

David Carbonara serves on the Elementary Education Committee, Secondary Education Committee, and the Professional Development Schools Committee in the Department of Instruction and Leadership. Dr. Carbonara is currently an assistant professor at Duquesne University.