Explore the vast range of titles available.

This report begins to fill this gap by investigating the role of within-facility accountability mechanisms in the education and health sectors of Jordan. To do this, an analysis of existing and original data from these sectors was conducted in which the association of within-facility monitoring and provider effort was quantified.

A critique of what lies behind the use of data in contemporary education policy While the science fiction tales of artificial intelligence eclipsing humanity are still very much fantasies, in Algorithms of Education the authors tell real stories of how algorithms and machines are transforming education governance, providing a fascinating discussion and critique of data and its role in education policy. Algorithms of Education explores how, for policy makers, today's ever-growing amount of data creates the illusion of greater control over the educational futures of students and the work of school leaders and teachers. In fact, the increased datafication of education, the authors argue, offers less and less control, as algorithms and artificial intelligence further abstract the educational experience and distance policy makers from teaching and learning. Focusing on the changing conditions for education policy and governance, Algorithms of Education proposes that schools and governments are increasingly turning to \"synthetic governance\"-a governance where what is human and machine becomes less clear-as a strategy for optimizing education. Exploring case studies of data infrastructures, facial recognition, and the growing use of data science in education, Algorithms of Education draws on a wide variety of fields-from critical theory and media studies to science and technology studies and education policy studies-mapping the political and methodological directions for engaging with datafication and artificial intelligence in education governance. According to the authors, we must go beyond the debates that separate humans and machines in order to develop new strategies for, and a new politics of, education.

Learn how to deploy Chromebook computers in a classroom or lab situation and how to navigate the hardware and software choices you face. This book equips you with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute a deployment of Chromebook computers in the classroom. Teachers and IT administrators at schools will see how to set up the hardware and software swiftly on your own or with the help of your students. Step-by-step instructions and practical examples walk you through assessing the practicability of deploying Chromebooks in your school, planning the deployment, and executing it. You'll become an expert in using a Chromebook, developing plans to train your colleagues and students to use Chromebooks, and learn how to run lessons with Google Classroom. You'll learn to manage the computers and the network and troubleshoot any problems that arise.

The term 'learning analytics' is defined as the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of information about learners and their contexts for the purposes of understanding and optimizing learning. In recent years learning analytics has emerged as a promising area of research that trails the digital footprint of the learners and extracts useful knowledge from educational databases to understand students' progress and success. With the availability of an increased amount of data, potential benefits of learning analytics can be far-reaching to all stakeholders in education including students, teachers, leaders, and policymakers. Educators firmly believe that, if properly harnessed, learning analytics will be an indispensable tool to enhance the teaching-learning process, narrow the achievement gap, and improve the quality of education. [...] This book documents recent attempts to conduct systematic, prodigious and multidisciplinary research in learning analytics and present their findings and identify areas for further research and development. The book also unveils the distinguished and exemplary works by educators and researchers in the field highlighting the current trends, privacy and ethical issues, creative and unique approaches, innovative methods, frameworks, and theoretical and practical aspects of learning analytics. (Orig.). Contents: Big data analytics in education for dynamic personalised learning design / Myint Swe Khine -- Post-traditional learning analytics : how data and information technology transform learning environment / Alexander Amigud -- The use of analytics for educational purposes : a review of literature, from 2015 to present / Min Liu, Zilong Pan, Xin Pan, Dongwook An, Wenting Zou, Chenglu Li and Yi Shi -- A snapshot of research on learning analytics : a systematic review / Selcan Kilis and Yasemin Gulbahar -- The benefits of learning analytics in open and distance education : a review of the evidence / Billy Tak-Ming Wong -- The new smarts in teaching and learning / Jon Mason, Stefan Popenici, Leigh Blackall and Peter Shaw -- Following the learners' traces : profiling learners and visualizing the learning process for building better learning experiences / Arif Altun and Mehmet Kokoc -- Analytical indicators for profiling and improving engagement and success of vulnerable participants / Mirella Atherton -- Triangulating student engagement with \"built & bought\" learning analytics / John Fritz and Robert Carpenter -- Implementation of a learning analytics system in a productive higher education environment / Clara Schumacher, Daniel Schon and Dirk Ifenthaler -- Discourse analysis visualization based on community of inquiry framework / Masanori Yamada, Yoshiko Goda, Kosuke Kaneko, Junko Handa and Yumi Ishige -- Learning support systems based on cohesive learning analytics / Fumiya Okubo, Masanori Yamada, Misato Oi, Atsushi Shimada, Yuta Taniguchi and Shin'ichi Konomi -- The learning analytics and flipped p b l for tool-design learning / Il-Hyun Jo -- Learning analytics cockpit for MOOC platforms / Karin Maier, Philipp Leitner and Martin Ebner.

Learning and the E-Generation examines the impact of new and emerging digital technologies—from computers and tablets to social media and video games—on learners in formal and informal settings. -Assesses the psychological factors at play, including social, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics that are influenced by exposure to technology -Addresses the risks and benefits of 21st century digital technology on children and young adults -Written by two experts in the field who draw on the latest research and practice from psychology, neuroscience, and education -Discusses the potential of technology to make the learning process more authentic and engaging, as well as the obstacles which can prevent this from happening effectively

Current applied linguistic research generally supports the adoption of interdisciplinary approaches in education with the objective of enhancing learners’ progress and teachers’ practices. In this spirit, this edited volume explores the issue of cross-curricular learning and teaching from a wider perspective. The twenty-three papers collected here are categorised in four thematic units, all of which, however, share a common feature: they focus on interdisciplinary learning and promote the in.

\"The role of ICT in enhancing both teaching and learning in classrooms continues to develop, no more so than when in the hands of effective practitioners. This easy-to-use book outlines the many ways in which it can be used, both as a subject, and as a tool to support learning across the curriculum. Now fully updated to take into account innovations in ICT and the revised National Occupational Standards, ICT for Teaching Assistants looks at the impact of these changes and includes: Practical examples of how ICT, including web-based tools such as \"blogs\" and \"wikis\", can be used; Guidance to working competently and safely on the internet; Suggestions for activities with ideas for how these can be used in a variety of contexts; Advice on gathering evidence to help build assessment plans; Information on health and safety and legal requirements. With links throughout to the National Occupational Standards for Teaching Assistants at Levels 2 and 3, this accessible book is essential for teaching assistants who wish to develop their confidence in ICT\"-- Provided by publisher.