Ebook: Education for a Digital World: Present Realities and Future Possibilities

This important book explores key areas of educational technology research and development within an education system infused by technology. The book explores the opportunities and challenges associated with planning and implementing educational technology within higher education. It is unique in that it is a multi-perspective view of key contemporary work on education and technology and draws on the common struggles and best practices from experts. Readers will gain a balanced understanding of educational technology and how it is used across a broad educational spectrum as well as ways to stimulate an ongoing dialog and sharing among those dedicated to optimizing the use of technology in educational settings.

The book covers topics including

• The development and application of e-learning technology standards
• Distance learning approaches to online instruction
• Multimedia classroom practices
• Perspectives on online learning design
• Web-based training strategies
• Research on students and student experiences with technology within and beyond the classroom learning experience