Education - Computers & Technology

From the authors of the bestselling Fact vs. Fiction, this book offers easy-to-implement lessons to engage students in becoming media literacy "digital detectives," looking for clues, questioning motives, uncovering patterns, developing theories and, ultimately, delivering a verdict. The current news landscape is driven by...

This is the fourth edition of "Distributed Systems." We have stayed close to the setup of the third edition, including examples of (part of) existing distributed systems close to where general principles are discussed. For example, we have included material on blockchain systems, and...

An accessible, practical guide to incorporating 12 essential EdTech skills and strategies in every learning setting--expanded and updated for the AI era.In a world awash in technology, what EdTech skills and strategies should educators focus on to ensure they are making the best use...

AI can't replace the human element of education. It can elevate it.Educators understand the crucial importance of developing learning experiences that are accessible, engaging, and student-centered. However, when faced with a long list of ever-increasing demands, teachers are often left without the time, energy,...

Inquiry-Based Teaching Just Got Easier!Unlock the power of project based learning and bring your classroom to life with real-world, student-centered learning that inspires curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're brand-new to PBL or looking to refine your approach, Hacking Project Based Learning gives you...

From the #1 Bestselling author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide To Artificial Intelligence In Education.What are the secrets to transforming education in the age of artificial intelligence?Why are some schools thriving in a world dominated by AI while others cling to outdated...

I designed this book to be a survey of basic building blocks of Information Systems, and I based it on entry-level college courses that I have taught over the years. The material covers several baseline topics that are core to computer science and information...

Discover new and immediately applicable tools and practices to support collaborative, student-centered learning. Teachers possess unique skills, knowledge and experience. So why should their approaches to classroom technology look the same? In this new edition of the popular book Integrating Technology in the Classroom,...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing education, but what works in teaching and learning remains irreplaceable. Authors Maya Bialik and Peter Nilsson move beyond the fear and hype to provide a balanced guide for a new era. With practical examples, they show how to leverage...

Leading the Way to Excellence in AT Services is designed to help administrators identify critical issues and specific actions that will influence the provision of excellent assistive technology (AT) devices and services. AT experts Gayl Bowser and Penny R. Reed examine four aspects of...

You're already a smart person, you don't need a 1000+ page book to get you started on the web's fastest growing programming platform. Instead, Learn Python in One Hour delivers on the promise of code literacy while saving your most precious commodity - time...

Learning First, Technology Second offers teachers a classroom-tested, easy-to-use framework to help them move from arbitrary uses of technology to thoughtful ways of adding value to student learning. Learning with technology doesn't happen because a specific tool "revolutionizes" education. It happens when proven teaching...

How can you shift from a focus on content to the creation of active learning experiences? In this practical resource, author Jason Kennedy provides a blueprint to help you stop "teaching" and start designing learning, so you can improve students' critical thinking, decision making,...

501 ways ChatGPT can be your own personal assistant!Are you curious about all the ways ChatGPT can make your life easier? Life Hacks for ChatGPT Beginners covers everything you need to know to get started right away! With 501 example prompts for everything from...

(Featured and recommended by Tableau as the first of "7 Books About Machine Learning for Beginners")Want to add 'Machine Learning with Python' to your LinkedIn profile and spin up a real estate prediction model?Well, hold on there... Before you embark on your journey, there...

Featured by Tableau as the first of "7 Books About Machine Learning for Beginners."Ready to spin up a virtual GPU instance and smash through petabytes of data? Want to add 'Machine Learning' to your LinkedIn profile?Well, hold on there...Before you embark on your journey,...

Updated edition providing students with hands-on strategies for digital literacy.The third edition of this best-selling classroom guide helps students understand why digital literacy is a crucial skill for their education, future careers, and participation in democracy. Offering practical guidance for assessing information online, this...

Modern ERP provides a comprehensive overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and related systems and technologies and can be used in an undergraduate or graduate information systems or supply chain course. The book is also useful and practical for professionals interested in learning...

A veteran writing teacher makes a "moving" (Rick Wormeli) argument that writing is a form of thinking and feeling and shows why it can't be replaced by AI In the age of artificial intelligence, drafting an essay is as simple as typing a prompt...

Part of The New Art and Science of Teaching series In The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics, authors Nathan D. Lang-Raad and Robert J. Marzano reenvision the groundbreaking New Art and Science of Teaching framework for math classrooms. Readers will discover myriad...