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Learning technology : a complete guide for learning professionals / Donald Clark.
Van Pelt Library LB1028.3 .C587 2023
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Clark, Donald (Writer on artificial intelligence), author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Educational technology.
- Mass media in education.
- Computer-assisted instruction.
- Telecommunication--History.
- Telecommunication.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xxii, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Kogan Page Limited, [2023]
- Summary:
- "Learning technology is now an integral part of all learning and development (L&D) activity. Understanding what these technologies, are, how they work and their aims is key to successful L&D practice. Learning Technology is written by a leading voice in the learning tech industry with over 35 years' experience. It explains the history of learning tech, its aims, its introduction to the workplace and the benefits to both the individual and the business. This book covers everything from online and mobile learning, simulations and gamification as well as detailed discussion of Learning Management Systems (LMSs), Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) and Learning Record Stores (LRSs). This book also highlights the importance of data and analytics and covers the latest developments in the learning technology space including artificial intelligence, virtual reality and the metaverse. Most importantly, Learning Technology helps L&D professionals assess where their budget is best spent on technology and explains how to analyse the return on investment (ROI). Full of examples and practical advice throughout, this book also includes case studies from organizations including British Airways, UK National Health Service (NHS) and Learning Pool"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 01. Learning technology
- Techn-ology
- Learning technology
- Technology and learning
- Learning technologies
- Dialectic of learning and technology
- Technology matters
- Conclusion
- References
- 02. Prehistoric learning technology
- Homo technus
- From stone axe to smartphone
- Learning technology simulators
- Baldwin effect
- Evolution and learning
- 03. Writing
- Writing: the Big Bang of learning technology
- Alphabets - simplified writing and turbo charged learning
- Scribing devices
- Typewriter
- Writing mediums
- 04. Printing and books
- Printing technology
- Printing and literacy
- Products of print
- Printed works as learning technology
- Libraries
- Textbooks
- Distribution
- Screen technology
- 05. Broadcast and media
- Radio
- Film
- Television
- 06. Teaching technology
- Classroom technology
- Subject-specific technology
- Technology of punishment
- Technology of cheating
- 07. Teaching machines
- Teaching and learning machines
- Learning theories
- Assistive technology
- Assistive learning technology
- Simulators
- 08. Computers and the internet
- Informal learning
- Personal computer visionaries
- Personal computer
- Tablets
- Ebooks
- Smartphones
- Mobile learning
- The internet
- 09. Platforms
- Learning platforms
- History of learning management systems
- Virtual learning environments
- Learning management
- Learning experience platforms
- Webinar platforms
- MOOCs
- Social platforms
- Adaptive platforms
- Digital adoption platforms
- Practice platforms
- Smart platforms
- Databases
- 10. Content
- Where does content come from?
- How is content used?
- Formal learning
- How is formal content delivered?
- Smart content
- Resources not courses
- How is content created?
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- 11. Artificial intelligence
- AI as a learning technology
- Mathematics and AI
- AI learning systems
- AI for learning
- Neurotechnology
- 12. Metaverse
- Metaverse and learning
- Metaverse VR and AR
- What to learn in the Metaverse?
- How can we learn in the Metaverse?
- How best to learn in the Metaverse?
- Evolution of learning technology
- References.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Clark, Donald (Writer on artificial intelligence) Learning technology
- ISBN:
- 9781398608740
- 1398608742
- 9781398608757
- 1398608750
- OCLC:
- 1313074219
- Publisher Number:
- 99993101069
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