Based on the Adult Literacy and Life Skills survey conducted in Bermuda, Canada, Italy, Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Norway, and the United States of America in 2003 and 2004, this book presents an initial set of findings that shed new light on the twin processes of skill gain and loss. The book opens...

Teachers and teacher educators are faced with the challenge of adapting to and remaining aware of continual advancements in technology and their resulting impact in the classroom. This book presents research on the practical applications of technology in learning environments, assisting both...

1. Technology operation and concepts for teachers -- 2. Teacher productivity and professional practices -- 3. Using technology for learning, teaching, and designing the curriculum -- 4. The principles and applications of digital design -- 5. Desktop publishing for schools -- 6. Creating...

"This book offers an in-depth description of concepts related to different areas, issues, and trends within education and technological integration in modern society and includes definitions and terms, as well as explanations of concepts and processes regarding the integration of technology into...

"This book examines the nature of the process of technological change in different sectors of various countries, analyzing the impact of innovation as well as research and development activities on different outcomes in different fields and assessing the design and impact of policies aimed at...

"This book helps readers to better understand the importance of Latin America in today's global economy, discussing the developments of investments involving Latin American Multinational Corporations ("Multilatinas") within the region"--Provided by publisher.