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Books in Computer assisted learning

  • The Art of Teaching Online

    How to Start and How to Succeed as an Online Instructor
    • 1st Edition
    • Larry Cooperman
    • English
    The Art of Teaching Online: How to Start and How to Succeed as an Online Instructor focuses on professionals who are not teachers, but who wish to enter the online education field as instructors in their disciplines. This book focuses mainly on how potential online instructors can create and maintain the human aspect of live, face-to-face education in an online course to successfully teach and instruct their students. Included are interviews with experienced online instructors who use their emotional intelligence skills and instruction skills (examples included) to teach their students successfully.

  • Computer Assisted Learning

    Selected Proceedings from the CAL 81 Symposium, University of Leeds, 8-10 April 1981
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume .
    • P. R. Smith
    • English
    Provides an important international forum for those interested in the theory and practice of computer-assisted learning in education and training. The papers are grouped under 4 main themes: hardware interaction with CAL; fundamental aspects of CAL; experimental studies in CAL; and developments and future directions

  • Computer Assisted Learning 1989

    Selected Proceedings from the CAL '89 Symposium 11-14 April 1989, University of Surrey
    • 1st Edition
    • M.R. Kibby
    • English
    This volume contains a selection of papers from the CAL '89 Symposium and includes papers on a wide range of topics related to computer assisted learning. Papers selected include those from the following areas: CAL design, electronic mail and networks, hypermedia, learning and cognition, multimedia, CAL policy and practice and artificial intelligence techniques and knowledge base systems.

  • Designing Effective Library Tutorials

    A Guide for Accommodating Multiple Learning Styles
    • 1st Edition
    • Lori Mestre
    • English
    Learning styles are highly relevant for students in the online environment. Designing Effective Library Tutorials provides examples of, and steps for, how to create tutorials that match learning styles, based on usability studies of students from various cultural groups and styles of learning. The book presents studies, practical suggestions, and examples to assist librarians and faculty as they develop online programs for students from diverse learning styles. Research on learning style preferences in the online environment emphasizes the need to provide a variety of methods that include text, aural, visual, and kinesthetic examples. Geared for the practitioner working in online learning, the book summarizes current literature, and presents best practices for designing effective online tools for diverse learners, including suggestions for assessment of learning objects.This title is structured into twelve chapters, covering: The learning style debate: do we need to match up learning styles with presentation styles? Overview of learning style theories and learning style results from various studies; The intersection of culture and learning styles; The need for learning object development; Current practice: categories and features of library tutorials; Effective design of learning objects; Pedagogical considerations for tutorials; Interactivity options for tutorials; Assessment of learning objects; The value and process of usability studies; Marketing learning objects for broad visibility; and a section on resources.

  • Eleventh Hour CISSP

    Study Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Conrad + 2 more
    • English
    Eleventh Hour CISSP Study Guide serves as a guide for those who want to be information security professionals. The main job of an information security professional is to evaluate the risks involved in securing assets and to find ways to mitigate those risks. Information security jobs include firewall engineers, penetration testers, auditors, and the like. The book is composed of 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. In each section, it defines each domain. The first domain provides information about risk analysis and mitigation, and it discusses security governance. The second domain discusses techniques of access control, which is the basis for all security disciplines. The third domain explains the concepts behind cryptography, which is a secure way of communicating that is understood only by certain recipients. Domain 5 discusses security system design, which is fundamental in operating the system and software security components. Domain 6 is one of the critical domains in the Common Body of Knowledge, the Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning. It is the final control against extreme events such as injury, loss of life, or failure of an organization. Domain 7, Domain 8 and Domain 9 discuss telecommunications and network security, application development security, and the operations domain, respectively. Domain 10 focuses on the major legal systems that provide a framework for determining laws about information system.

  • Eleventh Hour Security+

    Exam SY0-201 Study Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Ido Dubrawsky
    • English
    Eleventh Hour Network+: Exam N10-004 Study Guide offers a practical guide for those preparing for the Security+ certification exam. The book's 14 chapters provide in-depth discussions of the following topics: systems security; operating system hardening; application security; virtualization technologies; network security; wireless networks; network access; network authentication; risk assessment and risk mitigation; general cryptographic concepts; public key infrastructure; redundancy planning; environmental controls and implementing disaster recovery and incident response procedures; and legislation and organizational policies. Each chapter includes information on exam objectives, exam warnings, and the top five toughest questions along with their answers.

  • Eleventh Hour Network+

    Exam N10-004 Study Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Naomi Alpern
    • English
    Eleventh Hour Security+: Exam SY0-201 Study Guide offers a practical guide for those preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam. The book's 10 chapters provide in-depth discussions of the following topics: network fundamentals; network media; network devices; wireless networking; open systems interconnection (OSI) model and networking protocols; transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) and IP routing; wide area networking; hardware and software security; network management; and network troubleshooting. Each chapter includes information on exam objectives, exam warnings, and the top five toughest questions along with their answers.

  • Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Practice Exams: Exam 70-640

    Exam 70-640
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker + 1 more
    • English
    Leave no doubt that you're ready for exam day by using these realistic practice exams closely matched to the Microsoft exam. This Practice Exam product includes practice tests with full explanations. Our diagnostic tool identifies strengths and weaknesses and tells you where to focus your preparation.

  • Network Access Protection (NAP): Exam 70-649

    Exam 70-649
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-649. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring Windows Vista Practice Exams: Exam 70-620

    Exam 70-620
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker + 1 more
    • English
    Leave no doubt that you're ready for exam day by using these realistic practice exams closely matched to the Microsoft exam. This Practice Exam product includes practice tests with full explanations. Our diagnostic tool identifies strengths and weaknesses and tells you where to focus your preparation.

  • Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure: Exam 70-648

    Exam 70-648
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-648. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring Web Application Services: Exam 70-648

    Exam 70-648
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-648. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring Network Access: Exam 70-648

    Exam 70-648
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-648. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring and Managing the Terminal Services: Exam 70-649

    Exam 70-649
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-649. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Deploying the Terminal Services: Exam 70-649

    Exam 70-649
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-649. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring Network Access: Exam 70-649

    Exam 70-649
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-649. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring Certificate Services and PKI: Exam 70-648

    Exam 70-648
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-648. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Practice Exams: Exam 70-646

    Exam 70-646
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker + 1 more
    • English
    Leave no doubt that you're ready for exam day by using these realistic practice exams closely matched to the Microsoft exam. This Practice Exam product includes practice tests with full explanations. Our diagnostic tool identifies strengths and weaknesses and tells you where to focus your preparation.

  • Configuring Certificate Services and PKI: Exam 70-649

    Exam 70-649
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-649. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Configuring Group Policy: Exam 70-648

    Exam 70-648
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony Piltzecker
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-648. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Introduction to Microsoft Certification and Study Skills: Exam 70-643

    Exam 70-643
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-643. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • Deploying Servers: Exam 70-649

    Exam 70-649
    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Shimonski
    • English
    This is a 1-hour short course from the complete self-paced online training course for 70-649. It provides a unique and intense test prep experience. Written and designed by leading experts and Microsoft MVPs, this short course delivers rich content, an interactive learning experience, and realistic practice questions.

  • E-book Publishing Success

    How Anyone Can Write, Compile and Sell E-Books on the Internet
    • 1st Edition
    • Kingsley Oghjojafor
    • English
    This book contains detailed and easy-to-digest information on all aspects of writing, preparing and marketing electronic books (ebooks). It covers such aspects as: How to develop ideas to write about; How to start the compilation of the ebook; How to choose the correct ebook compiling software; How to publish the ebook; How to promote and market the ebook online and offline; How to create a website and auto responders for selling the ebook; How to collect payment from the website for selling the ebook· How to set up affiliate programmes for selling the ebook.

  • Delivering E-Learning for Information Services in Higher Education

    • 1st Edition
    • Paul Catherall
    • English
    This book provides a comprehensive overview of e-learning (online learning) systems in the context of system delivery for Higher Education Information Services. The book considers practical issues in choosing a virtual learning environment and discusses a range of issues in implementing, managing and maintaining the service for users. In particular, the issue of accessibility and usability is discussed in the context of recent legislation (e.g. Disability Discrimination Act / SENDA.).