Editor McKay (RMIT U., Australia) and 30 contributors examine and explain approaches used in bringing interactive web tools that enhance human-computer interaction in education. Intended for education technology professionals and researchers concerned with integrating e-learning into the education arena, the book covers a variety of topics, including: social media as a tool for learning, online learning, bringing Web 2.0 into the learning environment, networked learning and teaching for international work integrated learning, and a case study on designing experiential learning activities in virtual worlds.
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This volume is intended to build upon the 2007 title by Premier Reference Source, Enhancing Learning through Human Computer Interaction, expanding the ideas to today’s technologies of Web 2.0. The preface sets the stage well, offering an overview and introduction to the topics presented, including a list of terminology. [...] Each chapter includes as well a list of references and additional readings for further knowledge. This volume is of use to educators, instructional designers, and administrators who wish to integrate additional ways to reach learners.
– Sara Marcus, American Reference Books Annual
Readers will find insightful academic essays that will assist them in their professional development as educators in a virtual context. The essays are based on data acquired through rigorous research. The uniqueness of each case study requires the reader to actively sift universals from particulars in order to determine what information may assist them in their own work, and the technical nature of the book will require non-experts to familiarize themselves with much of the vocabulary.
– Brian LePort, Western Seminary (USA), Journal of Reflective Teaching