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Web-Based Learning through Educational Informatics: Information Science Meets Educational Computing
Information Science Meets Educational Computing
Editor(s):
Nigel Ford
Print ISBN-13
9781599047416
E-Book ISBN-13
9781599047430
Book DOI
Edition
1st Edition
Pages
406 Pages
Release Date
April, 2008
About this publication
Educational informatics represents the convergence of key aspects of information science, computing, and education while exploiting Web-based techniques and standards. This book provides a rigorous definition of and theoretical framework for educational informatics, while relating to the human aspects of educational information systems.
Web-Based Learning Through Educational Informatics: Information Science Meets Educational Computing explores the role of information seeking and retrieval in the development of information systems to support personalized and autonomous learning by introducing key concepts from information science.
Table of contents (11 chapters)
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CHAPTER 1
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pp. 1-38
Learning: Basic Processes
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch001
"Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge, which is an active process and operates at both individual and social levels. This book explores both, but begins by reviewing basic cognitive and pedagogical theories."
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CHAPTER 2
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pp. 39-74
Learning: Individual Differences
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch002
"The previous chapter sketched some of the basic intellectual processes entailed in learning that are common to us all. However, different individuals may use different cognitive and learning styles."
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CHAPTER 3
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pp. 75-109
Education
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch003
"We have examined the basic processes underlying learning, and differences in the way in which these basic processes may be deployed by different individuals. We also explore prior knowledge structures."
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CHAPTER 4
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pp. 110-144
Library and Information Science
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch004
"A key theme is the need to be able to seek out information and resources for oneself. Learners require this ability whether working in formal educational or informal environments."
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CHAPTER 5
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pp. 145-190
ICT Developments: Resource Discovery
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch005
"Information seeking and resource discovery, for which library and information science researchers and developers have devised foundational techniques, are integrated into Web-based learning architectures."
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CHAPTER 6
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pp. 191-241
ICT Developments: Learning Design and Teaching
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch006
"This chapter is the second of two chapters that explore developments in information and communications technology (ICT), focusing on ICT tools for learning design and automated teaching support."
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CHAPTER 7
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pp. 242-292
Educational Informatics Systems: Individual Approaches
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch007
"Educational informatics is defined within this book as: The development, use, and evaluation of digital systems that use pedagogical knowledge to support individual autonomous learners."
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CHAPTER 8
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pp. 293-325
Educational Informatics Systems: Social Approaches
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch008
"This chapter concentrates on educational informatics systems that focus explicitly on social, collaborative, and community-based aspects of Web-based learning."
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CHAPTER 9
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pp. 326-352
Real World Learning
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch009
"This chapter focuses on limitations in our knowledge of learning, learning design, and the design of ICT-based learning environments when deployed in real-world institutional settings."
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CHAPTER 10
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pp. 353-383
Going Forward: Research Issues and the Future
DOI:
10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6.ch010
"This chapter analyses key themes and issues emerging from the review of research and development presented in previous chapters, offering a future roadmap for educational informatics."
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APA Citation:
Nigel Ford (2008). Web-Based Learning through Educational Informatics: Information Science Meets Educational Computing. Synergy Publication. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6
MLA Citation:
Nigel Ford. Web-Based Learning through Educational Informatics: Information Science Meets Educational Computing. Synergy Publication, 2008. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-741-6
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