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Teaching Online: A Practical Guide
by Susan Ko Steve RossenTeaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section. New to this edition: entire new chapter on MOOCs (massive open online courses); expanded information on teaching with mobile devices, using open educational resources, and learning analytics; additional interviews with faculty, case studies, and examples; spotlight on new tools and categories of tools, especially multimedia. Focusing on the "hows" and "whys" of implementation rather than theory, the fourth edition of Teaching Online is a must-have resource for anyone teaching online or thinking about teaching online.
Teaching Online: A Practical Guide (College Teaching Ser.)
by Susan Ko Steve RossenTeaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section. New to this edition: entire new chapter on MOOCs (massive open online courses); expanded information on teaching with mobile devices, using open educational resources, and learning analytics; additional interviews with faculty, case studies, and examples; spotlight on new tools and categories of tools, especially multimedia. Focusing on the "hows" and "whys" of implementation rather than theory, the fourth edition of Teaching Online is a must-have resource for anyone teaching online or thinking about teaching online.
Techniques for Evaluating the Differences in Multiregional Input-Output Databases: A Comparative Evaluation of CO2 Consumption-Based Accounts Calculated Using Eora, GTAP and WIOD (Developments in Input-Output Analysis)
by Anne OwenThis book introduces the Eora, Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) and World Input-Output (WIOD) databases and provides detailed metadata on the data sources, database structures and construction techniques used to build each system. It offers a detailed account of how multi-regional input–output (MRIO) databases are used to calculate consumption-based accounts – guiding the reader through each mathematical step and explaining the associated equations. It demonstrates that different MRIO databases calculate different national level consumption-based CO2 accounts. If these results are to be used as evidence in climate policy-making, analysts need to be confident about the accuracy of the databases and understand why the results differ.It carefully explains the mathematical equations behind each technique and provides a link to a repository where the reader can access specially prepared MATLAB functions associated with the techniques.To make meaningful comparisons between the three MRIO databases, each is mapped to a consistent classification system comprising 40 countries and 17 sectors. Further, readers can access the aggregated databases using the link provided. The effect of this aggregation is shown to be minimal, so readers can be confident that the aggregated versions of each database reflect the full-sized versions.The book concludes by making recommendations as to how future MRIO databases could be accurately and consistently constructed and how they should be used in policy-making in light of the findings.EndorsementAnne Owen did a splendid job in comparing the most important Global Multiregional Input Output databases (GMRIO) available. She probably is the first to develop a good understanding what factors in GMRIO construction really contribute to uncertainties in carbon footprint analysis. A great achievement, packed in easy to understand language!Prof. Arnold TukkerScientific director CML Leiden, NLWith its thorough investigations and clear explanations of the differences in MRIO databases and outcomes, this book is compulsory reading for both skilled practitioners and scholars when starting any input-output analysis in a multiregional context.Dr. Harry C. WiltingSenior researcher, environment and economicsPBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, NL A novel exposition on understanding some of the biggest datasets underpinning current global sustainability assessments. Dr. Owen straddles technical incision with practitioner relevant insights and includes a range of methodological advances that will ensure the continued relevance of this work for many years to come. Prof. Richard WoodIndustrial Ecology ProgramNTNU, Norway
Technisches Interface Design: Anforderungen, Bewertung und Gestaltung
by Markus Schmid Thomas MaierZiel dieses Buches ist die Befähigung zur methodischen Entwicklung bedienerfreundlicher Interfacegestaltung, auf der Basis einer ganzheitlichen Usability-Bewertung. Dazu werden gestalterische Freiheitsgrade ermittelt, aus Bedienszenarien wird der Aufbau des zukünftigen Interfacesystems abgeleitet (Makroergonomie). In der Mikroergonomie werden Anforderungen bezüglich der Bedienschritte des jeweiligen Bedienszenarios zur Anordnung und Form der Interfacemodule und –elemente generiert. Der Erprobung für die Praxis dienen Funktionsprototypen für Probandenuntersuchungen. Prototypen können in den Teilgestalten (Farbe, Oberfläche und Grafik) variiert werden.Die Methode basiert auf einer ganzheitlichen Bewertung durch Usability-Faktoren. Als Ergebnis entsteht eine nutzerzentrierte Basisgestalt, mit einer Schnittstelle zu den formal ästhetischen Gestalten.
Technological Innovation for Smart Systems: 8th IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2017, Costa de Caparica, Portugal, May 3-5, 2017, Proceedings (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #499)
by Luis M. Camarinha-Matos Mafalda Parreira-Rocha Javaneh RamezaniThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2017, held in Costa de Caparica, Portugal, in May 2017. The 46 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 95 submissions. The papers present selected results produced in engineering doctoral programs and focus on technological innovation for smart systems. Research results and ongoing work are presented, illustrated and discussed in the following areas: collaborative networks, computational intelligence, systems analysis, smart manufacturing systems, smart sensorial systems, embedded and real time systems, energy: management, energy: optimization, distributed infrastructure, solar energy, electrical machines, power electronics, and electronics.
The Technological Singularity: Managing the Journey (The Frontiers Collection)
by Victor Callaghan James Miller Roman Yampolskiy Stuart ArmstrongThis volume contains a selection of authoritative essays exploring the central questions raised by the conjectured technological singularity. In informed yet jargon-free contributions written by active research scientists, philosophers and sociologists, it goes beyond philosophical discussion to provide a detailed account of the risks that the singularity poses to human society and, perhaps most usefully, the possible actions that society and technologists can take to manage the journey to any singularity in a way that ensures a positive rather than a negative impact on society. The discussions provide perspectives that cover technological, political and business issues. The aim is to bring clarity and rigor to the debate in a way that will inform and stimulate both experts and interested general readers.
Technologiekonvergenz im Kontext von Strategic Foresight: Frühaufklärung mittels semantischer Patentanalyse (Forschungs-/Entwicklungs-/Innovations-Management)
by Frank PassingAuf Basis der semantischen Patentanalyse entwickelt Frank Passing ein Verfahren für die Messung von Technologiekonvergenz, um Entscheidungsträger, Strategen und Analysten in Unternehmen frühzeitig Indikatoren für den technologischen Wandel an die Hand zu geben. Die Anwendung des Verfahrens erweist sich, insbesondere im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung, als nützlich, da das Phänomen der Technologiekonvergenz weitreichende Auswirkungen auf Innovationen, Wettbewerber und das Umfeld eines Unternehmens haben kann.
Technologieorientierte Wettbewerbspositionen und Patentportfolios: Theoretische Fundierung, empirische Analyse, strategische Implikationen (Forschungs-/Entwicklungs-/Innovations-Management)
by Jonas FrischkornJonas Frischkorn entwickelt ein Vorgehen zur patentbasierten Bestimmung der technologieorientierten Wettbewerbsposition von Unternehmen und zur anschließenden bibliographischen, anspruchsbezogenen und semantischen Analyse ihrer Patentportfolios. In fünf Fallstudien, welche kohlefaserverstärkte Kunststoffe zum Gegenstand haben, erprobt er das entwickelte Vorgehen. Mithilfe des gewonnenen Datensatzes zeigt er, dass Unternehmen, die eine bestimmte technologieorientierte Wettbewerbsposition einnehmen, Charakteristika in der Ausgestaltung ihrer Patentportfolios aufweisen.
Technologies and Innovation: Third International Conference, CITI 2017, Guayaquil, Ecuador, October 24-27, 2017, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #749)
by Rafael Valencia-García Katty Lagos-Ortiz Gema Alcaraz-Mármol Javier Del Cioppo Néstor Vera-Lucio Martha Bucaram-LeveroneThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Technologies and Innovation, CITI 2017, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in October 2017. The 24 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: cloud and mobile computing; knowledge based and expert systems; applications in healthcare and wellness; e-learning; and ICT in agronomy.
Technology Enhanced Assessment: 19th International Conference, TEA 2016, Tallinn, Estonia, October 5-6, 2016, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #653)
by Desirée Joosten-ten Brinke Mart LaanpereThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Technology Enhanced Assessment, TEA 2016, held in Tallinn, Estonia, in October 2016. The 16 full papers presented were carefully selected from 38 submissions. They are centered around topics like measurement of higher order skills; collaborative problem solving or presentation skills; the development of guidelines for authentication control; the role of self-assessment.
Technology Enhanced Learning: Research Themes (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #9891)
by Erik Duval Mike Sharples Rosamund SutherlandThis book gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL). It is organized as a collection of 14 research themes, each introduced by leading experts and including references to the most relevant literature on the theme of each cluster. Additionally, each chapter discusses four seminal papers on the theme with expert commentaries and updates. This volume is of high value to people entering the field of learning with technology, to doctoral students and researchers exploring the breadth of TEL, and to experienced researchers wanting to keep up with latest developments.
Technology for SEND in Primary Schools: A guide for best practice (PDF)
by Steve Cullingford-Agnew Helen CaldwellWith so many new education technologies being developed and made available to schools, how do teachers ensure they select resources that enhance inclusive teaching in the classroom? How can you make sure new technologies are integrated into every day teaching? This new text supports trainee and beginning teachers to harness the power of technology to make their classrooms truly inclusive. It helps you make informed selections of new technology and resources and make them work for everyone in your classroom. Along with clear guidance on how to implement an inclusive approach to the use of technology across a broad range of needs and curriculum themes, linking practical examples with discussion of pedagogical considerations this practical book: focuses on cutting edge technologies supports teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need offers advice on how to assess individual learning and communication needs develops an understanding of the pedagogy needed to embed inclusive technology within whole class teaching
Technology, Society and Sustainability: Selected Concepts, Issues and Cases
by Lech W. ZacherThis collection is a multidisciplinary and multicultural contribution to the current sustainability discourse. It is focused on two main dimensions of our world: complexity and diversity. Desirable and urgent transition of socio-technological systems toward a sustainability trajectory of development requires a better understanding of technological trends and social transformations. General advancement of technology does not produce identical changes in various societies, differentiated economically and culturally. Moreover, the abilities to approach sustainable development change over time and space. As a result there is a constant need for continuing research, analyses, and discussions concerning changing contexts and adequacy of strategies and policies. Authors from twelve countries and of different academic and cultural settings present their insights, analyses and recommendations. The collection is focused both on contexts and on activities leading to sustainable trajectories in various domains of economy and social life.Continuing research and discussion is needed to better understand these challenges and to prepare the appropriate strategies and solutions. Development of socio-technological systems is nowadays very complex; moreover, the world we live in is extremely diverse. Therefore, sustainability discourse must be ongoing, introducing new ideas, concepts, theories, evidence and experience by various parties—academics, professionals, and practitioners.
Technosystem: The Social Life of Reason
by Andrew FeenbergWe live in a world of technical systems designed in accordance with technical disciplines and operated by technically trained personnel—a unique social organization that largely determines our way of life. Andrew Feenberg’s theory of social rationality represents both the threats of technocratic modernity and the potential for democratic change.
Technosystem: The Social Life of Reason
by Andrew FeenbergWe live in a world of technical systems designed in accordance with technical disciplines and operated by technically trained personnel—a unique social organization that largely determines our way of life. Andrew Feenberg’s theory of social rationality represents both the threats of technocratic modernity and the potential for democratic change.
Telecommunication for Health Care: Telecommunication For Health Care (1982) (CRC Press Revivals)
by J.H.U. BrownThere are relatively few references in this volume. This occurs for two reasons. In the first place, the Federal government has sponsored most of the communication experiments in health care and many of the results are buried in government reports. Some of these have been included. Secondly, although very large projects have been initiated and some may set a pattern for future health care, they have not attracted merited attention.
Telecommunication for Health Care (CRC Press Revivals)
by J.H.U. BrownThere are relatively few references in this volume. This occurs for two reasons. In the first place, the Federal government has sponsored most of the communication experiments in health care and many of the results are buried in government reports. Some of these have been included. Secondly, although very large projects have been initiated and some may set a pattern for future health care, they have not attracted merited attention.
Ten Things Video Games Can Teach Us: (about life, philosophy and everything)
by Jordan Erica Webber Daniel GriliopoulosWOULD YOU KILL ONE PERSON TO SAVE FIVE OTHERS?If you could upload all of your memories into a machine, would that machine be you? Is it possible we're all already artificial intelligences, living inside a simulation?These sound like questions from a philosophy class, but in fact they're from modern, popular video games. Philosophical discussion often uses thought experiments to consider ideas that we can't test in real life, and media like books, films, and games can make these thought experiments far more accessible to a non-academic audience. Thanks to their interactive nature, video games can be especially effective ways to explore these ideas.Each chapter of this book introduces a philosophical topic through discussion of relevant video games, with interviews with game creators and expert philosophers. In ten chapters, this book demonstrates how video games can help us to consider the following questions:1. Why do video games make for good thought experiments? (From the ethical dilemmas of the Mass Effect series to 'philosophy games'.)2. What can we actually know? (From why Phoenix Wright is right for the wrong reasons to whether No Man's Sky is a lie.)3. Is virtual reality a kind of reality? (On whether VR headsets like the Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, and HTC Vive deal in mass-market hallucination.)4. What constitutes a mind? (From the souls of Beyond: Two Souls to the synths of Fallout 4.)5. What can you lose before you're no longer yourself? (Identity crises in the likes of The Swapper and BioShock Infinite.)6. Does it mean anything to say we have choice? (Determinism and free will in Bioshock, Portal 2 and Deus Ex.)7. What does it mean to be a good or dutiful person? (Virtue ethics in the Ultima series and duty ethics in Planescape: Torment.)8. Is there anything better in life than to be happy? (Utilitarianism in Bioshock 2 and Harvest Moon.)10. How should we be governed, for whom and by who? (Government and rights in Eve Online, Crusader Kings, Democracy 3 and Fable 3.)11. Is it ever right to take another life? And how do we cope with our own death? (The Harm Thesis and the good death in To The Moon and Lost Odyssey.)
Tensor Analysis and Elementary Differential Geometry for Physicists and Engineers (Mathematical Engineering #21)
by Hung Nguyen-Schäfer Jan-Philip SchmidtThis book presents tensors and differential geometry in a comprehensive and approachable manner, providing a bridge from the place where physics and engineering mathematics end, and the place where tensor analysis begins. Among the topics examined are tensor analysis, elementary differential geometry of moving surfaces, and k-differential forms. The book includes numerous examples with solutions and concrete calculations, which guide readers through these complex topics step by step. Mindful of the practical needs of engineers and physicists, book favors simplicity over a more rigorous, formal approach. The book shows readers how to work with tensors and differential geometry and how to apply them to modeling the physical and engineering world.The authors provide chapter-length treatment of topics at the intersection of advanced mathematics, and physics and engineering: • General Basis and Bra-Ket Notation• Tensor Analysis• Elementary Differential Geometry• Differential Forms• Applications of Tensors and Differential Geometry• Tensors and Bra-Ket Notation in Quantum MechanicsThe text reviews methods and applications in computational fluid dynamics; continuum mechanics; electrodynamics in special relativity; cosmology in the Minkowski four-dimensional space time; and relativistic and non-relativistic quantum mechanics.Tensor Analysis and Elementary Differential Geometry for Physicists and Engineers benefits research scientists and practicing engineers in a variety of fields, who use tensor analysis and differential geometry in the context of applied physics, and electrical and mechanical engineering. It will also interest graduate students in applied physics and engineering.
Tensor Network States and Effective Particles for Low-Dimensional Quantum Spin Systems (Springer Theses)
by Laurens VanderstraetenThis thesis develops new techniques for simulating the low-energy behaviour of quantum spin systems in one and two dimensions. Combining these developments, it subsequently uses the formalism of tensor network states to derive an effective particle description for one- and two-dimensional spin systems that exhibit strong quantum correlations. These techniques arise from the combination of two themes in many-particle physics: (i) the concept of quasiparticles as the effective low-energy degrees of freedom in a condensed-matter system, and (ii) entanglement as the characteristic feature for describing quantum phases of matter. Whereas the former gave rise to the use of effective field theories for understanding many-particle systems, the latter led to the development of tensor network states as a description of the entanglement distribution in quantum low-energy states.
TensorFlow 1.x Deep Learning Cookbook
by Antonio GulliIn this book, you will learn how to efficiently use TensorFlow, Google's open source framework for deep learning. You will implement different deep learning networks such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Q-learning Networks (DQNs), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) with easy to follow independent recipes.
TensorFlow Machine Learning Cookbook
by Nick McClure 2 14 2017Explore machine learning concepts using the latest numerical computing library — TensorFlow — with the help of this comprehensive cookbookAbout This BookYour quick guide to implementing TensorFlow in your day-to-day machine learning activitiesLearn advanced techniques that bring more accuracy and speed to machine learningUpgrade your knowledge to the second generation of machine learning with this guide on TensorFlowWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for data scientists who are familiar with C++ or Python and perform machine learning activities on a day-to-day basis. Intermediate and advanced machine learning implementers who need a quick guide they can easily navigate will find it useful.What You Will LearnBecome familiar with the basics of the TensorFlow machine learning libraryGet to know Linear Regression techniques with TensorFlowLearn SVMs with hands-on recipesImplement neural networks and improve predictionsApply NLP and sentiment analysis to your dataMaster CNN and RNN through practical recipesTake TensorFlow into productionIn DetailTensorFlow is an open source software library for Machine Intelligence. The independent recipes in this book will teach you how to use TensorFlow for complex data computations and will let you dig deeper and gain more insights into your data than ever before. You'll work through recipes on training models, model evaluation, sentiment analysis, regression analysis, clustering analysis, artificial neural networks, and deep learning – each using Google's machine learning library TensorFlow.This guide starts with the fundamentals of the TensorFlow library which includes variables, matrices, and various data sources. Moving ahead, you will get hands-on experience with Linear Regression techniques with TensorFlow. The next chapters cover important high-level concepts such as neural networks, CNN, RNN, and NLP.Once you are familiar and comfortable with the TensorFlow ecosystem, the last chapter will show you how to take it to production.Style and approachThis book takes a recipe-based approach where every topic is explicated with the help of a real-world example.
Terminologiemanagement: Grundlagen - Methoden - Werkzeuge (Kommunikation und Medienmanagement)
by Petra Drewer Klaus-Dirk SchmitzDieses Buch hilft Unternehmen und Organisationen bei der Konzeption und Implementierung von Terminologiemanagementlösungen. Es stellt dar, wie Fachwortschätze professionell erarbeitet, bereinigt und verwaltet werden – Grundvoraussetzung für den Aufbau einer Corporate Language. Darüber hinaus zeigen die Autoren, wie Terminologiemanagementprozesse sinnvoll in die ein- und mehrsprachige Dokumentationserstellung eingebunden werden können.
Test Driven Development in Ruby: A Practical Introduction to TDD Using Problem and Solution Domain Analysis
by Bala ParanjLearn the basics of test driven development (TDD) using Ruby. You will carry out problem domain analysis, solution domain analysis, designing test cases, and writing tests first. These fundamental concepts will give you a solid TDD foundation to build upon. Test Driven Development in Ruby is written by a developer for developers.The concepts are first explained, then a coding demo illustrates how to apply the theory in practice. At the end of each chapter an exercise is given to reinforce the material. Complete with working files and code samples, you'll be able to work alongside the author, a trainer, by following the material in this book.What You Will LearnCarry out problem domain analysis, solution domain analysis, designing test cases, and writing tests firstUse assertionsDiscover the structure of a test and the TDD cycleGain an understanding of minimal implementation, starter test, story test, and next testHandle refactoring using RubyHide implementation detailsTest precisely and concretelyMake your code robust Who This Book Is ForExperienced Ruby programmers or web developers with some prior experience with Ruby.
Test-Driven iOS Development with Swift 4 - Third Edition
by Dr Dominik HauserUse test-driven approach to develop highly-functional iOS apps with Swift 4 and Xcode 9 About This Book • A practical guide to writing effective, organized, and clean code that works well • Learn test-driven principles to help you build better-designed apps with fewer bugs • A comprehensive overview of the techniques available for TDD in Swift Who This Book Is For To get the most out of this book, you will need some prior experience with Swift application development. You may have already heard about Test-Driven Development (TDD) but you don't need any prior experience of applying it to Swift applications. What You Will Learn • Implement TDD in Swift application development • Find bugs before you enter code using the TDD approach • Use TDD to build models, view controllers, and views • Test network code with asynchronous tests and stubs • Write code that is a joy to read and maintain • Develop functional tests to ensure the app works as planned In Detail Test-driven development (TDD) is a proven way to find software bugs early. Writing tests before you code improves the structure and maintainability of your apps. Using TDD, in combination with Swift 4's improved syntax, means there is no longer any excuse for writing bad code. This book will help you understand the process of TDD and how to apply it to your apps written in Swift. Through practical, real-world examples, you'll learn how to implement TDD in context. You will begin with an overview of the TDD workflow and then delve into unit-testing concepts and code cycles. You will also plan and structure your test-driven iOS app, and write tests to drive the development of view controllers and helper classes. Next, you'll learn how to write tests for network code and explore how the test-driven approach—in combination with stubs—helps you write network code even before the backend component is finished. Finally, the book will guide you through the next steps to becoming a testing expert by discussing integration tests, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), open source testing frameworks, and UI Tests (introduced in Xcode 9). Style and approach Using a step-by-step approach, you will develop an entire iOS app using TDD. During the course of the book, you will explore different strategies for writing tests for models, View Controllers, and networking code.