Design Approaches and Tools in Education and Training /

In our contemporary learning society, expectations about the contribution of education and training continue to rise. Moreover, the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) creates many challenges. These trends affect not only the aims, content and processes of learning, they also...

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Main Author: Akker, Jan
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Branch, Robert Maribe, Gustafson, Kent, Nieveen, Nienke, Plomp, Tj
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 1999.
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Summary:In our contemporary learning society, expectations about the contribution of education and training continue to rise. Moreover, the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) creates many challenges. These trends affect not only the aims, content and processes of learning, they also have a strong impact on educational design and development approaches in research and professional practices. Prominent researchers from the Netherlands and the USA present their latest findings on these issues in this volume. The major purpose of this book is to discuss current thinking on promising design approaches and to present innovative (computer-based) tools. The book aims to serve as a resource and reference work that will stimulate advancement in the field of education and training. It is intended to be useful in academic settings as well as for professionals in design and development practices.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 296 pages)
ISBN:9789401142557 (electronic bk.)
9401142556 (electronic bk.)