Focusing on the intersection of education and social equity, the book advocates for systemic changes in the educational framework to address societal inequalities. It emphasizes the transformative potential of digital technologies in reshaping learning environments and enhancing accessibility, aiming to create a more equitable educational landscape.
Professor Struan Sutherland is well known for his work on animal toxins. He is the Director of the Australian Venom Research Unit, Department of Pharmacology, University of Melbourne. For more than 15 years his hobby has been hydroponics and he is almost as well known for his expertise and enthusiasm in this field as he is for his work on venoms. Book jacket.
Focusing on the integration of ICT in education, this book explores the experiences of teachers and learners with technology beyond the classroom. It examines the influence of policy and management on learning outcomes and provides insights into the practical implications of fully incorporating ICT into teaching practices. By taking a holistic approach, it highlights the transformative potential of technology in enhancing educational experiences.
The advent of fast and sophisticated computer graphics has brought dynamic and interactive images under the control of professional mathematicians and mathematics teachers. This volume in the NATO Special Programme on Advanced Educational Technology takes a comprehensive and critical look at how the computer can support the use of visual images in mathematical problem solving. The contributions are written by researchers and teachers from a variety of disciplines including computer science, mathematics, mathematics education, psychology, and design. Some focus on the use of external visual images and others on the development of individual mental imagery. The book is the first collected volume in a research area that is developing rapidly, and the authors pose some challenging new questions.