Enhancing Learning Through Technology

We know that certain technologies, including distance learning and e-learning can be made to work in individualized instruction, but we are still working on trying to understand how technology can enhance real learning. This collection of 17 descriptions of contemporary practices and developmental trends describes how new technologies work inside and out of the classroom and how they can be used with contemporary pedagogical practices. Contributors address such issues as developing e-learning systems that automate technology education, using social networks for teaching and learning, innovative technology, applying "tag cloud" quality, instructing about learning objects in teacher preparation, applying EEG in a technology enhanced language learning environment, managing knowledge in distance education, creating a theoretical model for learning objects, recognizing fair use of content, programming courses, improving learner-content interactivity, and using multiple choice tests in law. Includes international case studies. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)