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Digital Production, Design and Development T Level: Core
by Sonia Stuart Maureen EverettTackle the core component of the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level with this comprehensive resource.Written by highly respected authors, Mo Everett and Sonia Stuart, this clear, accessible and thorough textbook will guide learners through the key principles, concepts and terminology, as well as providing the inside track into what it takes to kick-start a career in the Digital world.- Simplify complex topics with summary tables, diagrams, key term definitions and a glossary.- Track and strengthen knowledge by using learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and 'Test Yourself' questions.- Apply knowledge and understanding across 100s of engaging activities and research tasks.- Prepare for exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises.- Get ready for the workplace with industry tips and real-world examples.- Be guided through the course by expert authors Mo Everett and Sonia Stuart, who draw on their extensive industry and teaching experience.
Digital Reading and Writing in Composition Studies (Routledge Research in Writing Studies)
by Mary R. Lamb Jennifer M. ParrottAs digital reading has become more productive and active, the lines between reading and writing become more blurred. This book offers both an exploration of collaborative reading and pedagogical strategies for teaching reading and writing that reflect the realities of digital literacies. This edited scholarly collection offers strategies for teaching reading and writing that highlight the possibilities, opportunities, and complexities of digital literacies. Part 1 explores reading and writing that happen digitally and offers frameworks for thinking about this process. Part 2 focuses on strategies for the classroom by applying reading theories, design principles, and rhetorical concepts to instruction. Part 3 introduces various disciplinary implications for this blended approach to writing instruction. What is emerging is new theories and practices of reading in both print and digital spaces—theories that account for how diverse student readers encounter and engage digital texts. This collection contributes to this work by offering strategies for sustaining reading and cultivating writing in this landscape of changing digital literacies. The book is essential for the professional development of beginning teachers, who will appreciate the historical and bibliographic overview as well as classroom strategies, and for busy veteran teachers, who will gain updated knowledge and a renewed commitment to teaching an array of literacy skills. It will be ideal for graduate seminars in composition theory and pedagogy, both undergraduate and graduate; and teacher education courses, and will be key reading for scholars in rhetoric and composition interested in composition history, assessment, communication studies, and literature pedagogy.
Digital Reference Services
by Linda S KatzExtensive data on the theoretical and practical aspects of electronic reference services! Digital Reference Services provides an overview of electronic reference services and software, and explores the opportunities that real-time digital reference services can offer in a variety of library settings. Experts in the field convey numerous opinions and theory about the growth of this new approach to answering reference questions. This book teaches librarians new methods and techniques for offering technologically advanced reference services to the public. The first half of Digital Reference Services includes such topics as: real-time or "live online" reference services the historical development of digital reference services and the role of the reference librarian mediated online searches how to create a virtual-ready reference collection of elite reference Web sites-includes a list of the top sites available to the public how to start and operate a digital reference desk in your library The second half of Digital Reference Services covers examples of libraries-both large and small-which have used revolutionary ideas to bring electronic reference services to their patrons. These ideas include: utilizing ATM-like kiosks in remote locations from library buildings to connect with underserved populations implementing live, interactive web-based reference services-the challenges and benefits, cost, training, and workload requirements evaluating your real-time references services-investigating self-assessment and blind reviewing, incorporating your assessment into an existing evaluative program, and obtaining the administrative support essential for an accurate assessment creating a statewide virtual reference system-selecting software, developing policy, marketing, coordinating the project, and staffing and training online reference management for smaller libraries-because of the smaller staff, smaller budget, and smaller amount of patrons, is it a feasible addition to the library? much more! This well-referenced volume contains case examples, figures, useful Web sites, and case histories to show how the basic principles of digital reference services work. Librarians and students of information and library science will find Digital Reference Services a helpful resource to enhance their library and electronic reference expertise.
Digital Resources for Learning
by Daniel ChurchillThis book addresses the theory and practice of using digital resources for contemporary learning, and how such resources can be designed, developed, and employed in a variety of learning activities and with various devices. Drawing on insights into learning theory, educational research and the practical design of digital resources for learning that the author has gained over the past 20 years, the book provides the first classification guide to digital resources for learning and links various types of digital resources for learning to both contemporary curriculum design and learning design models.
Digital Restoration from Start to Finish: How to Repair Old and Damaged Photographs
by CteinThis third edition of Digital Restoration from Start to Finish walks you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, GIMP and more. This best-selling guide is now updated with the latest software advancements, and new techniques including hand-tinting in lab, repairing water damaged photos, and tips for the spot healing brush and masked layers. No process detail is overlooked, from choosing the right hardware and software, getting the photographs into the computer, getting the finished photo out of the computer and preserving it for posterity. LEARN HOW TO: Scan faded and damaged prints or films Improve snapshots with Shadow/Highlight adjustment Correct uneven exposure Fix color and skin tones quickly with Curves, plug-ins, and Hue/Saturation adjustment layers Correct uneven exposure and do dodging and burning-in with adjustment layers Hand-tint your photographs easily Correct skin tones with airbrush layers Clean up dust and scratches speedily and effectively Repair small and large cracks with masks and filters Eliminate tarnish and silvered-out spots from a photograph in just a few steps Minimize unwanted print surface textures Erase mildew spots Eliminate dots from newspaper photographs Increase sharpness and fine detail Maximize print quality
Digital SAT 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies
by Ron WoldoffFast, focused test prep to help you score you best on the new Digital SAT Digital SAT 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies is the one-and-done study guide that will build your test-day confidence. Calm your jitters with an overview of test content, learn what to expect on the day of the exam, and take a short-form practice test with detailed explanations of the answers. You’ll get the full rundown on the brand new, 2-hour Digital SAT test, too. This one-of-a-kind study guide is broken down into study blocks that you can tackle in 5 hours - all at once or over a few days. Before you walk through the test center doors, review the expert tips and tricks in this book to make test day a breeze. Let this Dummies 5-Hour Quick Prep program speed you along toward Digital SAT test-day success. Know what to expect on the Digital SAT exam, including the content and test format Work through example questions to prep for the critical reading, math, and writing test sections Take a short-form practice test that includes detailed answers Improve your chances of getting into the college you want with a great score on the Digital SATDigital SAT 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies is perfect for high school students preparing to take the new Digital SAT and looking for a fast, focused study guide.
Digital SAT Math Prep For Dummies, 3rd Edition: Book + 4 Practice Tests Online, Updated for the NEW Digital Format
by Mark ZegarelliHone your math skills to score well on the SAT Digital SAT Math Prep For Dummies is a jam-packed study guide to the section of the SAT students struggle with most. This update covers major changes to the test as the SAT goes fully digital in spring 2024. With this book, you can improve your score with proven test-taking strategies and four practice exams. Drill down on the concepts you need help with the most, and prepare to breeze through all 44 questions on test day. Learn exactly what will be on the new, all-digital SAT math section Get tips for solving problems quicker and making good guesses when you need to Practice, practice, practice, with 4 tests Maximize your score—and your chances of getting into your top-choice colleges If you’re a high school student preparing to take the SAT and you need to designate extra study time to developing your math skills, this book is for you.
Digital SAT Practice Questions 2024: More than 600 Practice Exercises for the New Digital SAT + Tips + Online Practice (Barron's Test Prep)
by Philip Geer Ed.M. Stephen A. Reiss M.B.A.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from SAT experts!Barron&’s Digital SAT Practice Questions 2024 includes a brief introduction and overview of the digital exam for the SAT as well as the new Reading, Writing, and Math sections plus all the practice you need to feel confident on exam day.Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by SAT expertsIn-depth overview of the new digital SAT exam, including the revised sections for Reading, Writing, and MathExpert tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your sideBe Confident on Exam DayBuild your understanding with review and practice exclusive to the new digital exam, including new question types and revised formatSharpen your test-taking skills with more than 600 practice exercises by topic for reading, writing, and mathDeepen your understanding with detailed answersOnline PracticeContinue your practice with up to 200 additional questions on Barron&’s Online Learning HubAll questions include detailed answer explanationsGain more confidence on exam day by additional drills
Digital SAT Practice Questions, Fourth Edition: More than 800 Questions for Digital SAT Prep 2025 + Tips + Online Practice (Barron's SAT Prep)
by Philip Geer Ed.M. Stephen A. Reiss M.B.A.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from SAT experts!Barron&’s Digital SAT Practice Questions 2025 includes a brief introduction and overview of the digital exam for the SAT as well as the Reading, Writing, and Math sections plus all the practice you need to feel confident on exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by SAT experts In-depth overview of the digital SAT exam, including each section for Reading, Writing, and Math Expert tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Build your understanding with review and practice exclusive to the digital exam, including all question types and revised format Sharpen your test-taking skills with more than 600 practice exercises by topic for reading, writing, and math Deepen your understanding with detailed answers Online Practice Continue your practice with 200 additional questions on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub All questions include detailed answer explanations Gain more confidence on exam day by additional drills Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
Digital SAT Prep 2024 For Dummies: Book + 4 Practice Tests Online, Updated for the NEW Digital Format
by Ron WoldoffGet your (digital) SAT on, the easy way Digital SAT Prep 2024 For Dummies gives you all the practice you need (FOUR practice tests, to be specific, PLUS extra math practice) to take this oh-so-important test with confidence. We don't need to tell you that a high score on the SAT can put you on the road to admission at the school of your dreams and can even translate into scholarships that will help get you there. If you'll be taking the SAT this year, you need Digital SAT Prep 2024 For Dummies to make sure you knock it out of the park. Updated with everything you need to know about the new digital format, this book walks you through the ABCs of the SAT, so you'll know what to expect when you walk into the test. Is it better to guess randomly or skip questions you don't know? All your questions are answered inside. You'll roll into the test room ready to go, thanks to customizable study plans in this complete Dummies prep guide. Become an SAT whiz with full-length practice exams and extra practice questions Get the highest score you can and move your application to the top of the admissions committees' lists Refresh your math knowledge and boost your confidence on this much-feared test section Qualify for scholarships and keep your options open for your higher education Digital SAT Prep 2024 For Dummies is the must-have guide for anyone taking this year's test.
Digital SAT Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies: Book + 4 Practice Tests + Flashcards Online
by Ron WoldoffGet the score you need to land scholarships and get into the school of your dreams The SAT is a crucial step in the college admissions process, and a high score can put you on the road to the future you're dreaming of. Digital SAT Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies gives you the building blocks you need to take the test with confidence. First, get a primer on all the concepts tested on the SAT and find handy strategies for test day to boost your score. Then, apply what you've learned, with four practice tests online, complete with detailed answer explanations. New digital flashcards quiz you on your math and verbal skills, and detailed study plans help you stay on track. With this no-nonsense Dummies guide, you have everything you need to knock the SAT out of the park. Get clear explanations of all the content on the digital SAT, plus practice questions with answer explanations Quiz your heart out with 4 full-length practice tests and flashcards online Follow a customizable study plan, so you know you're making the most of the time you have left before the test Improve your chances of getting into your top-choice colleges with a high SAT score Digital SAT Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies is for anyone looking for that extra edge on this all-important college entrance exam.
Digital SAT Preview: What to Expect + Tips and Strategies (Barron's Test Prep)
by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Want to know more about the Digital SAT? The SAT will be changing from paper and pencil to digital in 2024. This free resource from Barron&’s provides you with the information you need to succeed--whether you&’re a student, parent, teacher, or tutor. Barron&’s Digital SAT Preview features: How the Digital SAT will be administeredTimeline for implementation of the Digital SAT for International and U.S. studentsThorough explanation of how the new Digital SAT is different from the Paper-Based SATNew SAT test prep strategies for the adaptive Digital SAT formatThe SAT versus the ACT—which should you take?A Full-Length SAT Practice Test with answer explanations and scoring guide
Digital SAT Study Guide Premium, 2024: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's Test Prep)
by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Barron's Digital SAT Premium Study Guide, 2024 is the only prep you need to be prepared for exam day. Our expert SAT author and tutor provides comprehensive subject review, 1800 + practice questions, and a robust strategy guide to the new College Board Digital Adaptive Tests.All the Review You Need from an SAT ExpertAn expert overview of the new Digital SAT– how the exam is changing and what to expect from the digital interface on test dayGuidance on test-scoring methods and college entrance requirementsIn-depth subject review covering revised sections of the test: Reading and Writingand MathematicsHundreds of additional practice questions in each subject review sectionTips and strategies throughout from Barron&’s SAT expert author—it&’s like having a tutor by your side1,800+ Practice Questions—the Most High-Quality Digital SAT Practice Anywhere4 full-length practice tests in the book, including 1 diagnostic test to assess your skills and target your studying, and a print adaptive test designed like the Digital SATHundreds of practice drills with all the new Digital SAT question types:Words-in-ContextText Structure and PurposeCross-Text ConnectionsCentral Ideas and DetailsCommand of Evidence: TextualCommand of Evidence: QuantitativeInferencesBoundariesForm, Structure, and SenseTransitionsRhetorical SynthesisAlgebraProblem Solving and Data AnalysisAdvanced MathGeometry and TrigonometryIn-depth strategies to tackle each question typeDetailed answer explanations for all practice tests and questionsStrategy Guide to College Board Adaptive Tests + More Practice Online300 online practice drills categorized by question type for targeted reviewScoring to check your learning progressDigital calendar to track your study plansStrategy Guide to the Digital SAT!Targeted strategies for tackling the toughest questions on the College Board adaptive testsTest preparation calendars to help organize your study planTips on using the new online tools in the Digital SAT interface, such as the Desmos Calculator, Answer Elimination Tool, and Annotation FeatureHow to make the most of your Adaptive Digital SAT Bluebook resultsTime management options and dealing with test anxietyAdvice for students with testing accommodationsGuide for parents on how best to help your child succeed on the Digital SAT
Digital SAT Study Guide Premium, 2025: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's SAT Prep)
by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Get ready for Digital SAT test day with Barron&’s and crush your goals. Barron's Digital SAT Premium Study Guide, 2025 provides comprehensive subject review, 1800 + practice questions, and a robust strategy guide to the College Board Digital Adaptive Tests. Internationally known expert author and tutor, Brian W. Stewart, a Princeton graduate and perfect SAT score holder, puts his 30,000 plus hours of teaching and tutoring experience to work for you. He gives you the same clear and concise advice to excel on the Digital SAT that has helped his students from all ability levels earn perfect SAT scores and admission to Ivy League universities. All the Review You Need from an SAT Expert Tips and strategies throughout from Barron&’s SAT expert author—it&’s like having a tutor by your side In-depth subject review covering all sections of the test: Math, Reading, and Writing Hundreds of additional practice questions in each subject review section 1,800+ Practice Questions—the Most High-Quality SAT Practice Anywhere 4 full-length practice tests in the book, including 1 diagnostic test to assess your skills and target your studying, and a print adaptive test designed like the current SAT Hundreds of practice drills with all SAT question types: Words-in-Context Text Structure and Purpose Cross-Text Connections Central Ideas and Details Command of Evidence: Textual Command of Evidence: Quantitative Inferences Boundaries Form, Structure, and Sense Transitions Rhetorical Synthesis Algebra Problem Solving and Data Analysis Advanced Math Geometry and Trigonometry In-depth strategies to tackle each question type Detailed answer explanations for all practice tests and questions Strategy Guide to College Board Adaptive Tests + More Practice Online More than 300 online practice drills categorized by question type for targeted review New advanced practice questions representing the toughest Reading, Writing, and Math you will find on the SAT Scoring to check your learning progress Revised digital calendar to track your study plans Strategy Guide to the SAT Targeted strategies for tackling the toughest questions on the College Board adaptive tests Test preparation calendars to help organize your study plan Tips on using online tools in the SAT interface, such as the Desmos Calculator, Answer Elimination Tool, and Annotation Feature How to make the most of your SAT Bluebook results Time management options and dealing with test anxiety Advice for students with testing accommodations Guide for parents on how best to help your child succeed on the SAT
Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies
by David D. BuschThe perennial digital photography bestseller, now updated to cover the hottest topicsDigital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies has been a bestseller since it first came into the picture, and this new edition gets you up to (shutter) speed on the latest technologies available. Veteran author David Busch walks you through new camera models from the leading manufacturers, WiFi and GPS options, full HD moviemaking, and the latest dSLR features. He also provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge about exposure, composition, and lighting that any new dSLR user needs to know to get great results from the camera.The straightforward-but-friendly coverage offers tips for choosing a camera and accessories, using different controls, maximizing lighting and exposure, and editing your photos. With this helpful book by your side, you'll learn your way around shutter speed, aperture, and ISO so that you can get a handle on the big picture while you take pictures!Introduces you to all the features common to dSLR cameras, whether it's Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, or another digital SLR cameraShares tips on composition, lighting and exposure controls, and file formats Shows you how to get photos from your camera to a computer and then how to manage, edit, and share your picsOffers hints on improving your skills, online resources, and the jargon of the prosIf you're ready to get in the dSLR picture, then this is the book you need.
Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies
by Robert CorrellThe bestselling guide to DSLR photography - now updated for the latest technology and tools!This new edition gets you up to "shutter speed" on the latest camera technologies, including the new consumer-targeted full-frame models and pro-features that are now incorporated in consumer-focused units. Veteran author and professional photographer Robert Correll walks you through how a camera works, what lenses to use, how to set exposure, and how to capture the shots that define a portfolio.Fully updated to cover the latest generation of cameras and boasting more than 700 pages, this must-have resource explores the latest in tools and offers additional content, including video and interactive tools so that you can enhance your photography knowledge. Covers the basics of DSLR mechanics and explains how settings affect the final photoReviews lenses and walks you through choosing and applying the right lens for your situationDiscusses how aperture, shutting speed, and ISO combine to determine how your photo will lookDemystifies how to light a photo, from using natural light to flash to artificial lightingHelps you shooting high-quality video and filmDigital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition is packed with everything you need to get your idea photo, from portraits to action shots to night photos and so much more!
Digital SLR Photography eLearning Kit For Dummies
by HolmesUnderstand and use digital SLR cameras with this complete photography courseIf you're making the switch from simple point-and-shoot cameras to more complex dSLRs and hoping to enhance your photography skills along the way, make your next purchase this value-packed eLearning kit. This complete dSLR photography course includes a full-color printed book and a Dummies interactive eLearning course on CD. You'll find a wealth of information on such topics as how to set your camera's exposure controls, composition do's and don't's, and how to apply what you're learning so you take better pictures.Follow the material sequentially or jump in and out as you wish?it's set up so you can learn at your own pace. Throughout, you will benefit from illustrations, animations, voiceover explanations, and the option of closed captioning if you find you learn better when you can read the instructions.Helps self-motivated learners master digital SLR photography equipment, concepts, terms, and picture-taking basics Includes an easy-to-follow, full-color book and an interactive Dummies eLearning Course that corresponds with the book on CD Allows you to follow the material sequentially or choose separate sections at your own time and pace Offers chapter summaries, practice exercises, discussions of concepts and essential terms, and much more Get the very most out of your dSLR camera and your photography with Digital SLR Photography eLearning Kit For Dummies.NOTE:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Digital SLR Settings and Shortcuts For Dummies
by Doug SahlinDiscover the easy path to taking brilliant and memorable photosThe popularity of DSLR cameras remains on the rise, yet these digital cameras still present a challenge to novice photographers who lack a foundation in photography skills. This straightforward-but-friendly guide walks you through the 100 most common photos that amateur photographers like to include in their personal portfolios and offers specific advice on getting the correct exposure settings, composition, and lighting while sparing you the technical jargon. Seasoned author and photographer Doug Sahlin includes more than 300 full-color photos on everything from family portraits and pets to nature and sporting events, all aimed at providing you with inspiration as you work to find your own individual style. Skips the technical jargon and shows you where to start for optimal exposure settings.Offers shortcuts, tips, and advice for setting the camera to make specific shots and making impromptu adjustments when neededIncludes more than 300 full-color photos of people, nature, sports, events, and places that serve as example and inspirationHelps you get the best photographs from your DSLR while you work with movement in action photos, finicky lighting with fireworks or amusement parks at night, or distance, blur, and intricate detailsWalks you through troubleshooting the most common digital photography problemsDigital SLR Settings & Shortcuts For Dummies delivers the starting point for getting the necessary settings so you can get great digital photos.
Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking For Dummies
by John CarucciStep-by-step guide for using your digital SLR to make quality videoWith digital SLR cameras becoming more and more popular as replacements for standalone video cameras, this book helps photographers become better videographers and shows videographers how to incorporate DSLRs into their work. The book includes an overview of the DSLR video tools and process and shows how to establish camera settings for effective capture, light a scene, get sound, and achieve the film look. The book also offers the basics on editing footage into a final product using common video editing tools.Offers everything needed to shoot, produce, and edit a professional looking videos using DSLR video equipment Written for both professional photographers and videographers and those just starting out Includes the steps for applying information to a film project, including developing a screenplay, approaching shooting like a cinematographer, and directing Contains a walkthrough of common video projects including making a music video, a wedding video, and video greeting cardDigital SLR Video and Filmmaking for Dummies is designed to help photographers ramp up their video skills, videographers add DSLRs to their toolkits, and amateurs begin shooting their own short films and videos.
Digital Samaritans: Rhetorical Delivery And Engagement In The Digital Humanities
by Jim RidolfoDigital Samaritans explores rhetorical delivery and cultural sovereignty in the digital humanities. The exigence for the book is rooted in a practical digital humanities project based on the digitization of manuscripts in diaspora for the Samaritan community, the smallest religious/ethnic group of 770 Samaritans split between Mount Gerizim in the Palestinian Authority and in Holon, Israel. Based on interviews with members of the Samaritan community and archival research, Digital Samaritans explores what some Samaritans want from their diaspora of manuscripts, and how their rhetorical goals and objectives relate to the contemporary existential and rhetorical situation of the Samaritans as a living, breathing people. How does the circulation of Samaritan manuscripts, especially in digital environments, relate to their rhetorical circumstances and future goals and objectives to communicate their unique cultural history and religious identity to their neighbors and the world? Digital Samaritans takes up these questions and more as it presents a case for collaboration and engaged scholarship situated at the intersection of rhetorical studies and the digital humanities.
Digital Scholarship (Routledge Studies in Library and Information Science)
by Marta Mestrovic DeyrupCollecting important original essays by librarians and archivists – all of whom are actively engaged in building digital collections – Digital Scholarship details both challenges and proven solutions in establishing, maintaining, and servicing digital scholarship in the humanities. This volume further explores the ways in which the humanities have benefited from the ability to digitize text and page images of historic documents, mine large corpuses of texts and other forms of records, and assemble widely dispersed cultural objects into common repositories for comparison and analysis--making new research questions and methods possible for the first time. The ten notable scholars included in Digital Scholarship offer a balanced view of the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to digitization, reporting both progress and problems, examining new business models, new forms of partnerships, and the new technologies and resources that make many more library and archival services available. Librarians and library staff everywhere will find Digital Scholarship an essential text for the modern library and an illuminating resource for anyone looking to understand the changing face of research in the electronic age.
Digital Scholarship in Education: Multimodality as a Window into Learning
by Brendan JacobsThis book is an essential guide to multimodal theses and dissertations (MTDs) which involve researchers working with digital data such as video. Brendan Jacobs explains how MTDs provide new methodological options which can improve both the visibility and quality of research, and then provides a how-to guide for anyone interested in writing an MTD or engaging with digital scholarship. It helps readers understand how digital scholarship can generate insights into learning and contains links to examples of best practice in digital scholarship. Embracing the new methodological possibilities that a purely digital environment provides, this book sets a much-needed precedent for using multimodal approaches in your own research, from classroom practice right up to PhD level.
Digital Scholarship in the Tenure, Promotion and Review Process (History, Humanities, And New Technology Ser.)
by Deborah Lines AndersenTo receive tenure college and university professors have long been required to write scholarly monographs or articles, engage in serious research, and teach effectively. In recent years, however, the emergence of digital scholarship has revolutionized - and complicated - the picture in unexpected ways as new electronic media have enabled academics to communicate scholarly material in innovative formats such as websites, PowerPoint presentations, CD-ROMs, and virtual reality "tours." Despite this growing output of sophisticated digital scholarship, there has been little attempt to set standards, define basic issues and concepts, or integrate electronic scholarship into the tenure debate. This collection of cutting-edge articles marks the first effort to evaluate the place of digital scholarship in the tenure, promotion, and review process. As a primer aimed at scholars, faculty members, and department chairs in the humanities, social sciences, and other fields, as well as deans, provosts, and university administrators, this collection examines the evolution of nontraditional scholarship, analyzes the various formats, and suggests guidelines for assessment on a scholarly level. It also examines the impact of digital scholarship in the classroom and academy and explores new directions for the future. This book will help shape policy in the murky world of tenure review and could become a central text for scholars and administrators everywhere.
Digital Schools
by Darrell M. WestNearly a century ago, famed educator John Dewey said that "if we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow." That wisdom resonates more strongly than ever today, and that maxim underlies this insightful look at the present and future of education in the digital age.As Darrell West makes clear, today's educational institutions must reinvent themselves to engage students successfully and provide them with the skills needed to compete in an increasingly global, technological, and online world. Otherwise the American education system will continue to fall woefully short in its mission to prepare the population to survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world.West examines new models of education made possible by enhanced information technology, new approaches that will make public education in the post-industrial age more relevant, efficient, and ultimately more productive. Innovative pilot programs are popping up all over the nation, experimenting with different forms of organization and delivery systems. Digital Schools surveys this promising new landscape, examining in particular personalized learning; realtime student assessment; ways to enhance teacher evaluation; the untapped potential of distance learning; and the ways in which technology can improve the effectiveness of special education and foreign language instruction. West illustrates the potential contributions of blogs, wikis, social media, and video games and augmented reality in K-12 and higher education.Technology by itself will not remake education. But if today's schools combine increased digitization with needed improvements in organization, operations, and culture, we can overcome current barriers, produce better results, and improve the manner in which schools function. And we can get back to teaching for tomorrow, rather than for yesterday.
Digital Schools
by Darrell M. WestNearly a century ago, famed educator John Dewey said that "if we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow." That wisdom resonates more strongly than ever today, and that maxim underlies this insightful look at the present and future of education in the digital age.As Darrell West makes clear, today's educational institutions must reinvent themselves to engage students successfully and provide them with the skills needed to compete in an increasingly global, technological, and online world. Otherwise the American education system will continue to fall woefully short in its mission to prepare the population to survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world.West examines new models of education made possible by enhanced information technology, new approaches that will make public education in the post-industrial age more relevant, efficient, and ultimately more productive. Innovative pilot programs are popping up all over the nation, experimenting with different forms of organization and delivery systems. Digital Schools surveys this promising new landscape, examining in particular personalized learning; realtime student assessment; ways to enhance teacher evaluation; the untapped potential of distance learning; and the ways in which technology can improve the effectiveness of special education and foreign language instruction. West illustrates the potential contributions of blogs, wikis, social media, and video games and augmented reality in K-12 and higher education.Technology by itself will not remake education. But if today's schools combine increased digitization with needed improvements in organization, operations, and culture, we can overcome current barriers, produce better results, and improve the manner in which schools function. And we can get back to teaching for tomorrow, rather than for yesterday.