Design Approaches and Tools in Education and Training
- by Jan van den Akker, Robert Maribe Branch, Kent Gustafson, Nienke Nieveen, Tjeerd Plomp

In our contemporary learning society, expectations about the contribution of education and training continue to rise. Moreover, the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) creates many challenges. These trends affect not only the aims, content and processes of learning, they also have a strong impact on educational design and development approaches in research and professional practices.

Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training
- by Sanjaya Mishra, Ramesh C. Sharma

Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training emerges out of the need to share information and knowledge on the research and practices of using multimedia in various educational settings. The book discusses issues related to planning, designing and development of interactive multimedia in a persuasive tone and style, offering rich research data.

Information Technology (IT) Based Educational Materials

Concerned about the quality of science and technology education reflect the general feeling that many opportunities for improvements through the use of information technologies have not been realized. To remedy the situation, a number of local and regional initiatives have launched for using IT-based applications and tools in learning systems.

Developing technical training: A structured approach for the development of classroom and computer-based instructional materials
- by Ruth Colvin Clark

This book is a great resource, Ruth Colvin Clark's work remains one of the most widely quoted resources in instructional design circles, including the instructional design special interest group of the Society of Technical Communicators.

Windows on the Future : Education in the Age of Technology
- by Ted McCain, Ian Jukes

Windows on the Future was designed to help the educator cope with changes created by technology and embrace a new mindset necessary to access the burgeoning technological advances.

Using Information Technology Effectively in Teaching and Learning; Studies in Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education
- by Bridget Somekh

This book explores how IT can make a real difference to the quality of learning. The chapters are arranged in three parts. Part one explores the potential of IT as one of many tools which can influence the quality and experience of learning. Part two looks at how teachers' professional development can help them to use IT effectively in the classroom. Part three examines strategies for co-ordinating and managing IT development.

Networking the Learner: Computers in Education
- by Deryn M. Watson, Jane Andersen

This book provides a powerful analysis of the role that Information and Communication Technologies can have in teaching and learning. Networking the Learner: Computers in Education explores how new communication capability through the Internet, Web and email changes the nature of the teacher-learner interface itself, as well as the learner-technology interface.

Writing Successful Software Classes: A Plan For Course Developers And Training Managers
- by William Rice

Do you need to write a successful software training course? Are you unsure of how to start? Would you like a step-by-step project plan to guide you in the development of your software class? This book gets right to the point with clear, concise directions for developing an end-user software course.

Training for Software Rollouts: The Definitive Guide to Developing and Implementing Software Training
- by Charles H. Trepper

This comprehensive guide will lead I/T manager, training managers, or consultants responsible for a software rollout through the entire process of creating and delivering a state-of-the-art training program. Covering all the most widely used applications currently available, such as Windows 98 and NT, MS Office, MCSE applications, SAP, Oracle, Baan, PeopleSoft and Lotus Notes, this unique volume is an invaluable resource.

The Insider's Guide to IT Certification
- by Jonathan Bischke

This book will provide guidelines for choosing the best study guides, help save hundreds of dollars, and suggest ways to become successful in IT. The amount of time spent reading this book will more than be made up by the time you save preparing for your certification exams. This will definitely help choosing the right method of study as well as point you to dozens of online resources. Anybody planning on getting any kind of IT certification should start here first.

Security+ Certification Training Kit
- by Microsoft Corporation, Andy Ruth, Kurt Hudson

This self-paced TRAINING KIT delivers in-depth preparation for the new CompTIA Security+ certification exam, which measures industry-standard knowledge and competencies for managing information security.

A+ Certification Training Guide
- by Charles J. Brooks

A+ certification is a testing program sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association(CompTIA) that certifies the competency of service technicians in the computer industry. The exams cover a broad range of hardware and software technologies, but are not related to any vendor-specific products. The Training Guide series is designed to offer all the information needed to prepare for the exams. Training Guides offer solid objective-based content, along with sample questions and exercises so readers learn the information in depth.

Network+ Certification Training Kit
- by Microsoft Corporation

NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING KIT delivers a thorough, vendor-neutral study of baseline networking knowledge, including in-depth coverage of TCP/IP. The kit is modular and self-paced, with hands-on, skill-building exercises; the entire book is featured on CD-ROM for easy searches and reference. The Network+ credit is accepted by Intel, Novell, and Lotus towards their certification tracks, and it can be an important first step toward earning certification through the Microsoft(r) MCSE program. With the NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING KIT, IT professionals can demonstrate essential knowledge-and set their own pace for career advancement.

Network + Certification Training Guide Package
- by Randy L. Ratliff

Training guide developed to help you study and retain the essential knowledge you need to pass the Network+ exam. Text and lab guide package. This next generation Training Guide has been developed to help in studying and retaining the essential knowledge need to pass the Network+ exam.

Complete IIS Training Course
- by Tom Dell, Marine Leroux

Includes interactive training for the Internet Information Server Multimedia Cyber Classroom. Includes Ace MCSE IIS4 Exam 70-087 with all-in-one multimedia training.

Computer Training and Certification: The Comprehensive Guide to Selecting and Obtaining Professional Computer Certification
- by Anne Martinez

Discusses the value of certification and guides readers through the process of selecting the certification that will best serve them. Gathers all computer certification programs in one place for easy comparison. Explains the differences between types of certifications and how they can be used for career advancement. Directs readers to Web resources with up-to-the-minute details on particular programs.

Complete Core MCSE Training Course
- by Tom Dell, Marine Leroux

Provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the four core MCSE exams - NT Server 4, NT Server 4 in the Enterprise, NT Workstation 4, and Windows 98 all on CD-ROM packaged with a copy of Core MCSE, the industry's best prep book.

The Complete Wireless Internet and Mobile Business Programming Training Course
- by Harvey M. Deitel, Paul J. Deitel, Tem R. Nieto, Kate Steinbuhler

Master today's most important wireless Web and mobile-business development skills hands-on, with real programs and "live" multimedia instruction from world-renowned authors and corporate trainers. Created by leading authors and corporate trainers Deitel & Associates, this hands-on, interactive training course combines the world's #1 wireless development training CD-ROM and an outstanding 1,300-page book in both print and electronic formats.

MCDST Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-272): Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
- by Walter Glenn

This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from an expert, exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case studies, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-299): Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (Pro-Certification)
- by Tony Northrup, Orin Thomas

Study guide is designed for those preparing to take the MCP Exam 70-299. Self-paced, text offers the critical data on implementing and administering security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network.

MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294): Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
- by Jill Spealman, Kurt Hudson, Melissa Craft, Microsoft Corporation

This TRAINING KIT packs the tools and features exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case studies, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Advanced Web-Based Training : Adapting Real World Strategies in Your Online Learning
by Margaret Driscoll, Saul Carliner

Advanced Web-Based Training Strategies fills the gap in the literature available on this topic by offering a volume that includes meaningful, applicable, and proven strategies that can take the experienced instructional designer to the next level of web-based training. Written by Margaret Driscoll and Saul Carliner -- internationally acclaimed experts on e-learning and information design- -- Advanced Web-Based Training Strategies provides instructional designers, e-learning developers, technical communicators, students, and others with strategies for addressing common challenges that arise when designing e-learning.

An Analysis of Information Technology Training Effectiveness
by Joseph H. Scherrer

The importance of training gives rise to the need to determine how information technology training can be continually improved to maximize return on training dollars and produce adequately trained personnel. Evaluation of information technology training provides such an avenue by providing information that assesses how well the training program is meeting its goals, both during training and on-the-job. This thesis analyzes the impact of information technology training on trainee reactions, learning, and performance via an information technology training program

Computers and Information Technology in Social Work: Education, Training, and Practice
by Jo Ann R. Coe

Research on expertise suggests that several years of extensive practice should lead to the development of good insights into effective practice. This book describes this research and what it suggests about ways to capture and utilize such expertise in a computerized training simulator. Case-based reasoning is looked at as a way to interpret this research and tis utilization.

Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training
by Heimo H. Adelsberger, Betty Collis, Jan M. Pawlowski

Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training  goal is to enable the reader to gain a deep understanding of past, current and future research and applications in the field of educational technology. From a research perspective the reader will gain an in-depth understanding of complex theories, strategies, concepts, and methods relating to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational technologies. Because it combines both the insights of comprehensive experience in the field and the vision of its emerging directions, the handbook will be a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners working with educational technologies

Managing Web-Based Training
by Alan Ellis, Ellen Deutsch Wagner, Warren R. Longmire

This book focuses on how Web-based training is likely to affect participants and how to effectively manage and assist these new learners. It provides easy-to-understand practical tips, tools, and techniques designed to highlight key concepts for quick implementation, real life examples of successful strategies for managing Web-based training, on-line exercises especially created for managing training on the Web, and expert advice on staffing and hiring a Web-based training staff. The authors offer advice on everything from the cultural challenges of Web-based training to constructing a successful Web site.

Server+ Certification Training Guide
by Elton Jernigan

There are many features of this book that should prove to be useful in helping prepare for the CompTIA Server+ exam. There are many features of this book that should prove to be useful in helping prepare for the CompTIA Server+ exam.

Sun Certification Training Guide (310-080): Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Web Component Developer
by Alain Trottier

Training Guides are the most effective self-study guides in the marketplace, featuring exam tips, study strategies, review exercises, case studies, practice exams, ExamGear testing software, and more * Each Training Guide is subjected to rigorous technical review by a team of industry experts, ensuring content is superior in both coverage and technical accuracy.

Web-Based Training: Using Technology to Design Adult Learning Experiences
by Margaret Driscoll

Web-based training is not the solution for every training problem, but it is appropriate for teaching certain skills and imparting particular kinds of knowledge. This book is written for instructional designers, adult educators, training managers, human resource managers, and workplace educators who are developing their first web-based training program. The primary focus of the book is the design of programs for delivering training on the web while applying principles of adult education.