Design Approaches and Tools in Education and Training

. Ed(s): Akker, Jan van den; Branch, Robert Maribe; Gustafson, Kent (The University of Georgia, USA); Nieveen, Nienke (University of Twente, Netherla

ISBN 10: 0792361393 / ISBN 13: 9780792361398

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999

About this Item

Aims to discuss thinking on promising design approaches and to present innovative (computer-based) tools. This book also aims to serve as a resource and reference work that will stimulate advancement in the field of education and training. Editor(s): Akker, Jan van den; Branch, Robert Maribe; Gustafson, Kent (The University of Georgia, USA); Nieveen, Nienke (University of Twente, Netherlands). Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 588. . 1999. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Design Approaches and Tools in Education and Training
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792361393
• ISBN 13: 9780792361398
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.