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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791449003321

Titolo

Best practices for technology-enhanced teaching and learning [[electronic resource] ] : connecting to psychology and the social sciences / / edited by Dana S. Dunn ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2011

ISBN

0-19-045355-9

0-19-025582-X

1-282-97727-X

9786612977275

0-19-983793-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (353 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DunnDana

Disciplina

371.33/44678

Soggetti

Internet in education

Computer-assisted instruction

Distance education

Educational psychology

Educational technology - Study and teaching

Science - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Contributors; 1 Getting Connected: An Overview of Best Practices for Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning in Psychology; Teaching with Technology: Issues and Ideas; Technology: Applications In and Outside the Classroom; Technology: New Opportunities for Teaching; Author Index; Subject Index; About the Editors

Sommario/riassunto

The use of technology and teaching techniques derived from technology is currently a bourgeoning topic in higher education. Teachers at all levels and types of institutions want to know how these new technologies will affect what happens in and outside of the classroom. Many teachers have already embraced some of these technologies but remain uncertain about their educational efficacy.



Other teachers have waited because they are reluctant to try tools or techniques that remain unproven or, as is often the case, lack institutional support. This book is designed to help both groups, so that thos