Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology in Modern Educational Settings (Premier Reference Source: Advances in Education Technologies and Instructional Design) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369310229

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Synopsis

As classrooms transform into dynamic digital arenas, educators are presented with an unprecedented canvas to reimagine teaching methodologies, forging pathways toward enriched engagement, personalized instruction, and unparalleled efficacy. Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology in Modern Educational Settings delves into the fusion of pedagogy and innovation, unraveling the myriad ways through which contemporary technology can revolutionize learning experiences. The book embarks on a comprehensive journey to unearth the profound impact of emerging technologies within the educational landscape of the digital age. This publication is a mosaic of scholarly voices and innovative minds collaborating to illuminate how cutting-edge technology can be seamlessly integrated into modern learning environments. Within these pages, the reader is guided through a labyrinth of insights, research revelations, and best practices that transcend the boundaries of conventional education. By traversing a spectrum of topics, the book casts light on the paradigm shifts from personalized learning orchestrated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), to the immersive experience offered by virtual and augmented reality, to the engagement entwined within gamified learning. The book acknowledges possibilities for uses of new technology in education will extend far beyond our current capabilities, which raises questions beyond how it can be useful. Ethical nuances are probed, data privacy's mantle must be vigilantly upheld, and the uncharted territories of blockchain, robotics, and quantum computing within education are explored and discussed within this text. . The coverage of each topic eludes to the massive potential for transformation. Learning analytics, the educational Internet of Things (IoT), mobile learning, and the ascent of AI-powered tutors all find their place within this technologically enhanced academic sphere. Tailored for an audience as diverse as the technological panorama it explores, this book extends its support to various stakeholders who share an affinity for the confluence of education and technology, including educators, researchers, technology developers, policymakers, administrators, and graduate students.

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About the Author

Mageswaran Sanmugam acquired his B.Eng. (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn in 2005 before acquiring Diploma in Science Education from Institut Perguruan Pulau Pinang in 2008. Then he pursued his M.Sc. in Educational Management in 2012 from Universiti Utara Malaysia as well as attaining his International Diploma in Physical Education from United States Sports Academy in 2013. Finally, he completed his Ph.D. in Educational Technology in 2017 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He is currently the Deputy Director of Research, Innovation and Networking in the Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. He also serves as a Professional Technologist under the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), and as a Senior Member under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). His expertise is in Human Computer Interaction, Multimedia Project Management, game theory and educational technology..

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369310229
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 334
• Editor: Chee Ken Nee, Sanmugam Mageswaran