Integrating adult learning and technologies for effective education strategic approaches
Title:
Integrating adult learning and technologies for effective education strategic approaches
Author:
Wang, Victor C. X.
ISBN:
9781615206957
Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2010.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (xiv, 320 p.) : digital files.
Contents:
1. Beginnings of the history and philosophy of andragogy 1833-2000 / John Henschke -- 2. Learner-centered teaching and the use of technology / Annette Greer, Vivian Mott -- 3. Effective teaching with technology in adult education / Victor C. X. Wang -- 4. From pedagogy to andragogy / Steven W. Schmidt, Jeremy Dickerson, Eric Kisling -- 5. Adult learners and their development in the information society / Lesley Farmer -- 6. Teaching adult learners in online career and technical education / Victor M. Hernández-Gantes -- 7. Information technology and the learning society / Teresa Torres, Mario Arias-Oliva, M. Arántzazu Vidal-Blasco -- 8. Adult learning principles as the foundation for innovative technology applications in business and higher education / Judith Parker -- 9. The role of learning styles and technology / Royce Ann Collins -- 10. Innovative instructional strategies with the use of technology for adult learners / Lesley Farmer -- 11. Integrating adult learning for effective adult/higher education / Royce Ann Collins, James B. Martin -- 12. Prevalent andragogical instructional preferences and technology / George Maughan, Davison Mupinga -- 13. Ultraversity-integrating technology in adult education / Geraint Lang -- 14. Comparing the principles of adult learning with traditional pedagogical teaching in relation to the use of technology / Manuel Ahedo -- 15. Two decades in review and technological trends in the future / John Hope.
Abstract:
This book provides innovative instructional approaches as well as relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area of adult learning and technology. This body of research aids professionals in improving instructional training strategies to educate traditional and non-traditional students in today's information age--Provided by publisher.
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