Springer Computers and Education: Towards Educational Change and Innovation

Discover the latest research on the application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the field of education. Among the many areas covered, the book examines the latest innovations in the design, development, and evaluation of innovative educational environments. You’ll also discover how ICTs support special education, collaborative learning, and distance learning. Finally, key social aspects of ICTs in education are examined. From the Back Cover This volume contains a selection of papers covering the latest research and experiences on the application of Information and Communication Technologies in the field of Education, especially in the Ibero-American space. Areas covered include: - Design, development and evaluation of innovative educational environments- Web based courses, tools and resources- ICT in special education- Collaborative learning- Distance learning supported by ICT- E-Learning in Higher Education- Innovative experiments using ICT in educational context- Teacher training on the utilization of ICT in education- Methodologies for ICT use in educational context- Social aspects of the utilization of ICT in education- Educational applications of ubiquitous computing An important book for researchers and practitioners in e-learning, computer-based education, educational software, distributed learning, lifelong learning and open and distance learning; as well as developers and users of educational software and computer-mediated educational tools.