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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
"This book seeks to examine the efforts made to bridge the gap between student and educator with computer applications through an in-depth discussion of applications employed to overcome the problems encountered during educational processes"--Provided by publisher.
Instructional quality can make or break the learning experience, especially in digital environments where the expressional nuances of interpersonal communication are lost. The most effective distance education instructors and experts are those who recognize the educational needs of students and are able to address those needs through creative use of the technological tools available to them. Identification, Evaluation, and Perceptions of Distance Education Experts explores the current and future trends, needs, and priorities that affect the development of distance education in a postmodern world. This premier reference work will be of significance to those interested in online learning, teaching and training, communication, and education across multiple sectors such as universities, colleges, schools, profit/non-profit e-organizations, and e-commerce.
This edited volume contains original chapters by some of the leading researchers and writers in HRD. It provides a definitive work on the design and conduct of research in HRD and identifies and examines the possibilities and limitations of particular methods and techniques. Emerging debates on the purpose, nature and practice and theoretical base of HRD are examined. Each chapter is structured with: * Statement of aims * Description of theoretical and empirical context^ * Identification and examination of methodological issues * Description and evaluation of research design * Critical analysis and evaluation * Key learning points
Good vs. Evil all Christians know the ultimate outcome of this perpetual struggle, but what about on a less cosmic level? What about our personal conflicts urban violence, domestic violence, the daily challenge of making choices that are love motivated and honor God instead of being evil and self serving? This book follows a young urban couple, Samuel and Penny, as they try to honor their love for each other and Christ while confronting the attacks of an evil world. They are confronted by violence, greed, mayhem, hatred, prejudice, and revenge during an unusual courtship. But theres much that is unusual in this relationship. Pennys West Virginia heritage is not what you might expect, and Samuel has much to consider before he commits to a life-long relationship with her. His nominal Christianity is no match for the forces that confront him. Theres much for him to learn, and discover. But hes not the only one with a quandary; Penny has to be very careful just who it is she marries. Not everyone can bear up under the weight of the legacy she is heir to, a legacy that is centuries old, dating back to the first human presence in the West Virginia mountain country she calls home.
An astute collection of inquiries into the rich history and impact of the National Barn Dance
Today's students are faced with the challenge of utilizing technology to support not only their personal lives, but also their academic careers. Technology Implementation and Teacher Education: Reflective Models provides teachers with the resources needed to address this challenge and develop new methodologies for addressing technology in practice. With chapters focusing on online and blended learning, subject-specific teacher education and social and affective issues, this reference provides a comprehensive, international perspective on the role of technology in shaping educational practices.
In today’s noisy marketplace, it’s crucial you find ways to get noticed. But do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off? Do you see others out there, attracting the kind of attention you wish you could get? If so, you need to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous! Jam-packed with stories, advice, case studies and encouragement, Penny shares pro-tips on: getting on TV and radio and acing your appearances, bossing it as a speaker and when you present to people, shining when you take part in or chair a panel discussion. If you want to be a best-kept secret, then step away from this book. But if you recognise the value of raising your profile for your business or career, then step up – because now is the right time for you to make yourself a little bit famous.
Ugly, gangling, and tormented by agonising illness, Major General James Wolfe was an unlikely hero. Yet in 1759, on the Plains of Abraham before Quebec, he won a battle with momentous consequences. Wolfe's victory, bought at the cost of his life, ensured that English, not French, would become the dominant language in North America. Ironically, by crippling French ambitions on that continent, Wolfe paved the way for American independence from Britain. Just thirty-two years old when he was killed in action, Wolfe had served in the British army since his mid-teens, fighting against the French in Flanders and Germany, and the Jacobites in Scotland. Already renowned for bold leadership, Wolfe's d...