Future of Innovation and Technology in Education : Policies and Practices for Teaching and Learning Excellence

Visvizi, Anna (EDT); Lytras, Miltiadis D. (EDT); Daniela, Linda (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1787565580 / ISBN 13: 9781787565586

Published by Emerald Publishing, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Future of Innovation and Technology in Education : Policies and Practices for Teaching and Learning Excellence
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787565580
• ISBN 13: 9781787565586
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book focuses on approaches to teaching and learning that integrate emerging technologies to enhance the quality of education. It brings together conceptual and empirical insights to elaborate on the design of effective programs, educational policies and educational administration requirements. The chapters cover topics such as social media’s use in learning, virtual learning, innovative pedagogy, data mining, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and sustainable education. Special emphasis is placed on virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and the use of electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones in the classroom. The authors explore how advances in information and communication technology (ICT) can improve opportunities through education for all. It presents an international perspective, with authors from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America.

About the Author

Anna Visvizi is Associate Professor at Deree College -The American College of Greece, Greece, and VisitingResearcher at Effat University, Saudi Arabia. Her research focuses on buildingbridges between the worlds of diplomacy and academia to promote effectivepolicy responses and coherent policy-making.

Miltiadis D. Lytras is Research Professor at Deree College - The American College of Greece, Greece, and VisitingResearcher at Effat University, Saudi Arabia. His research explores the broad field defined by education in correlation with cognitivecomputing, information systems, technology enabled innovation, social networks,computers in human behavior, and knowledge management.

Linda Daniela is Professor, Chair of the Council for Promotion in Pedagogy, Head of theScientific Institute of Pedagogy at the University ofLatvia, Latvia, and Expert of Education at the Council of Sciences of the Republic ofLatvia, Latvia. Her research interests include virtual education, smart education,educational technologies for learning, educational robotics, and solutions forreducing social exclusion from the educational process.