wired - Higher Education 1

What does memory mean for learning in an age of smartphones and search engines? Human minds are made of memories, and today those memories have competition. Biological memory capacities are being su……続きを見る

"Web 2.0" is a term used to describe an apparent second generation of the World Wide Web that emphasizes collaboration and sharing of knowledge and content among users. With the growing popularity o……続きを見る

Speak English fluently like a native speaker with these advanced English conversation dialogues. What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to speak and write freely in English? How ab……続きを見る

This groundbreaking book explores the current state of doctoral education in the United States and offers a plan for increasing the effectiveness of doctoral education. Programs must grapple with qu……続きを見る

Out of the crises of American higher education emerges a new class of large-scale public universities designed to accelerate social change through broad access to world-class knowledge production an……続きを見る

The Innovative University illustrates how higher education can respond to the forces of disruptive innovation , and offers a nuanced and hopeful analysis of where the traditional university and its ……続きを見る

In an era of rapid technological change, are qualitative researchers taking advantage of new and innovative ways to gather, analyse and share community narratives? Sharing Qualitative Research prese……続きを見る

Designs for Experimentation and Inquiry examines how digital media is reconfiguring the established worlds of research, education and professional practice. It reflects on the theoretical, methodolo……続きを見る

Clayton Sedgwick Cooper's book 'Why go to College?' addresses the significance of higher education in the modern world, exploring the ways in which pursuing a college degree can shape an individual'……続きを見る

How our colleges and universities can respond to the changing hopes and needs of society In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have cast new light on human development and given colleges new po……続きを見る

You're paying for your education. Don't waste it.They say that only two things are certain: death and taxes. But in the world of academia, exams are the only sure bet.This book is a survival guide f……続きを見る

When it was first published in 1997, The Course Syllabus became the gold standard reference for both new and experienced college faculty. Like the first edition, this book is based on a learner-cent……続きを見る

Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education explores the ways in which higher education stakeholders can apply and leverage the benefits of online learning. Systems-wide access, scale ……続きを見る

The definitive guide to writing an amazing essay and mastering the college applications process. Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college appl……続きを見る

Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on student achievement, yet it is difficult to implement productively within the constraints of a mass higher education system. Designing Effective Fe……続きを見る

This open-access book is based on the observation that learning ecosystems are increasingly established in higher education institutions. However, an important aspect that is still missing is their ……続きを見る

Visual media offer powerful communication opportunities. Doing Visual Research with Children and Young People explores the methodological, ethical, representational and theoretical issues surroundin……続きを見る

Finally, the first research-based book of sound strategies and best practices to help instructors motivate students to complete their online courses. Although studies support the effectiveness of le……続きを見る

EDUCATING PHYSICIANS The current blueprint for medical education in North America was drawn up in 1910 by Abraham Flexner in his report Medical Education in the United States and Canada. The basic f……続きを見る

This book will help anyone get through university as easy, and painlessly as possible. This is not like other "how to do better at school" books. There are no tips like "be smarter,&q……続きを見る

How much is the cost for a college education? Is there an available financing scheme? Let’s face the reality. College education is expensive! A lot of parents do a double take when their childr……続きを見る

The Authentic Dissertation is a road map for students who want to make their dissertation more than a series of hoop-jumping machinations that cause them to lose the vitality and meaningfulness of t……続きを見る

In this second edition of the classic work Learner-Centered Teaching, Maryellen Weimerーone of the nation’s most highly regarded authorities on effective college teachingーoffers a comprehensive int……続きを見る

Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to i……続きを見る

“Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book th……続きを見る

A guide to crafting a meaningful and polished college admissions essay that gets students into the school of their dreams by expressing their unique personality, strengths, and goals. Stand out from……続きを見る

The Trouble with Higher Education is a powerful and topical critique of the Higher Education system in the UK, with relevance to countries with similar systems. Based on the authors’ experiences tha……続きを見る

Participation is a vital element of working with children and young people – ensuring that services are meeting their needs as well as promoting citizenship, resilience and general well-being. The E……続きを見る

Becoming an Engaged Campus offers campus leaders a systematic and detailed approach to creating an environment where public engagement can grow and flourish. The book explains not only what to do to……続きを見る

Written for administrators, faculty, and staff in Higher Education who are working with low income and first-generation college students, Recognizing and Serving Low-Income Students in Higher Educat……続きを見る