New Approaches in Mobile Learning for Early Childhood Education

Stamatios Papadakis

As personal computing devices transition from traditional computers to contemporary mobile platforms, a global revolution in technology-based learning is underway. In the context of contemporary education, a critical challenge involves aligning traditional pedagogical methods with the developmental needs of today's learners. The intersection of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and education is pivotal, with mobile devices emerging as transformative catalysts. New Approaches in Mobile Learning for Early Childhood Education explores the advantages inherent in mobile learning, highlighting various forms of ICT as technically appropriate tools that cater to the developmental needs of children. The book underscores the distinctive benefits of mobile learning, such as heightened user motivation, intuitive usability, and high accessibility and reliability. It positions ICT as an indispensable asset, overshadowing conventional teaching approaches, and emphasizes the principal benefit of these advancements: the facilitation of accelerated and more effective learning in education. Within the pages of this book, empirical studies unravel the transformative potential of mobile learning applications and their corresponding pedagogical strategies. Tailored for educators, researchers, and policymakers, the book delves into diverse subject domains and age groups, navigating through topics such as mobile learning intricacies, educational applications for children, and innovative science and mathematics education strategies.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9798369323779
  • Publication Date: May 2024
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Radar and RF Front End System Designs for Wireless Systems

Mehta

The escalating demand for advanced communication, sensing, and scanning systems across various applications as well as the urgency to comprehend the complexities of RF Frontend systems is more pronounced than ever. At the heart of this challenge lies the reconfigurability feature, playing a vital role in shaping the current trajectory of wireless technologies. The book Radar and RF Front End System Designs for Wireless Systems delves straight into this pressing issue and examines the relentless pace of innovation spurred by a myriad of configuration and design architectures. While these advancements hold great promise, they also introduce challenges that warrant thorough examination. Within the pages of this publication, a narrative unfolds that transcends theoretical discourse. The book offers a unique opportunity for academic scholars, researchers, and industry professionals to not only understand the intricacies of RF Frontend systems but also to grapple with the practical challenges posed by their rapid evolution. It becomes a guide in navigating this dynamic landscape, providing a deep exploration of the issues at hand and paving the way for informed solutions and breakthroughs.

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  • ISBN: 9798369309162
  • Publication Date: Apr 2024
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Towards Sustainable and Trustworthy 6G

Omer Bulakcı

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  • ISBN: 9781638282389
  • Publication Date: Jun 2023
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Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial IoT in 5G and 6G Networks

Hadi Alasti

Modern communication technologies such as 5G and 6G and the industrial internet of things have important attributes to meet the requirements of industries, and with the rapid development of the fourth industrial revolution and beyond, it is unavoidable that these will fulfill the necessary requirements of this important part of modernization. Industrial Applications of the Internet of Things and 5G and 6G Networks ranges from the application of recently ratified communication standards, theoretical knowledge that provides tangible insight for understanding the principles of operation, design, implementation, and planning, to the outcomes from deployment of industrial projects. Covering topics such as 5G network programmability, industry policies, and optical networking technologies, this premier reference source is a valuable resource for computer scientists, IT specialists, industry consultants and professionals, business leaders, libraries, students, researchers, and academicians.

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  • ISBN: 9781799892663
  • Publication Date: Jun 2023
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Information Security and Privacy in Smart Devices

Carlos Rabadão

In recent years, smart devices have become commonplace in our daily lives. On the internet of things (IoT), these devices powered new intelligent services. Their application enabled the rise of intelligent cities, smart agriculture, and Industry 4.0. However, smart devices collect and share large amounts of data, including the habits and preferences of their users. Cybersecurity incidents in intelligent environments may impact services used by millions across the world and make private information public. Information Security and Privacy in Smart Devices: Tools, Methods, and Applications presents research challenges, innovative insights, and trends related to solutions, methods, processes, and applications for maintaining information security and privacy in intelligent environments. Covering topics such as information retrieval methods, electronic health records, and misinformation detection, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for security professionals, government officials, business leaders and executives, IT managers, hospital administrators, students of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

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  • ISBN: 9781668459911
  • Publication Date: Apr 2023
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Mobile and Sensor-Based Technologies in Higher Education

Oytun Sözüdoğru

At all educational levels, innovation is progressively becoming an intrinsic aspect of learning. The proliferation of mobile devices and sensor-based technologies increased the possibilities for learning and pushed it into institutions. One major challenge accompanying the growth in online education is that many teacher educators find themselves under pressure and underprepared to teach online courses. As online education continues to grow, curriculum and training that prepares teachers for online course design and delivery are critical. Mobile and Sensor-Based Technologies in Higher Education explores how mobile and sensor-based technologies are shaping higher education and creating a roadmap for harnessing artificial intelligence, online learning, distance learning, and other modern technologies to aid education. Covering key topics such as assessment, inclusive education, and social distancing, this reference work is ideal for policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781668454008
  • Publication Date: Sep 2022
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Hardware Platform Security for Mobile Devices

Lachlan J. Gunn

As the mobile platforms which enable device use gradually opened, platform security mechanisms were incorporated into their architectures so that the security and privacy requirements could be met. The intent of this monograph is to summarize current and future hardware platform security in mobile devices.

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781680839760
  • Publication Date: Jun 2022
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Mobile Computing and Technology Applications in Tourism and Hospitality

Agustinus Borgy Waluyo

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  • ISBN: 9781799869047
  • Publication Date: Mar 2022
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Applying Mobile Technologies to Chinese Language Learning

Xiaoge Xu

Since mobile devices, especially Chinese learning apps, have been leveraged to assist learning, many recorded and unrecorded efforts have been taken to enhance the mobile experience in learning Chinese around the world. To facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange between learners and instructors of Chinese, further efforts to compare mobile experience in learning Chinese among different age groups and cultures must be considered. Applying Mobile Technologies to Chinese Language Learning shares a variety of knowledge and skills on how to best leverage features and functions of mobile devices to enhance the mobile experience in learning Chinese. Additionally, it compares similarities and differences in mobile experience and provides a thorough overview to describe, explain, and predict these experiences in learning Chinese. Covering topics such as language learning apps, authentic language use, and mobile experiences, it is ideal for instructors, academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners.

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  • ISBN: 9781799848769
  • Publication Date: Oct 2021
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Research Anthology on Securing Mobile Technologies and Applications

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  • ISBN: 9781799885450
  • Publication Date: Feb 2021
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Privacy Concerns Surrounding Personal Information Sharing on Health and Fitness Mobile Apps

Devjani Sen

Health and fitness apps collect various personal information including name, email address, age, height, weight, and in some cases, detailed health information. When using these apps, many users trustfully log everything from diet to sleep patterns. However, by sharing such personal information, end-users may make themselves targets to misuse of this information by unknown third parties, such as insurance companies. Despite the important role of informed consent in the creation of health and fitness applications, the intersection of ethics and information sharing is understudied and is an often-ignored topic during the creation of mobile applications. Privacy Concerns Surrounding Personal Information Sharing on Health and Fitness Mobile Apps is a key reference source that provides research on the dangers of sharing personal information on health and wellness apps, as well as how such information can be used by employers, insurance companies, advertisers, and other third parties. While highlighting topics such as data ethics, privacy management, and information sharing, this publication explores the intersection of ethics and privacy using various quantitative, qualitative, and critical analytic approaches. It is ideally designed for policymakers, software developers, mobile app designers, legal specialists, privacy analysts, data scientists, researchers, academicians, and upper-level students.

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  • ISBN: 9781799834878
  • Publication Date: Aug 2020
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Mobile Computing

Jesus Hamilton Ortiz

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781789849394
  • Publication Date: May 2020
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Virtual and Mobile Learning Activities in Higher Education

Lisbeth Amhag

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  • ISBN: 9781799841838
  • Publication Date: Apr 2020
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MatConvNet Deep Learning and iOS Mobile App Design for Pattern Recognition: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Jiann-Ming Wu

Deep learning has become a trending area of research due to its adaptive characteristics and high levels of applicability. In recent years, researchers have begun applying deep learning strategies to image analysis and pattern recognition for solving technical issues within image classification. As these technologies continue to advance, professionals have begun translating this intelligent programming language into mobile applications for devices. Programmers and web developers are in need of significant research on how to successfully develop pattern recognition applications using intelligent programming. MatConvNet Deep Learning and iOS Mobile App Design for Pattern Recognition: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that presents a solution to developing intelligent pattern recognition Apps on iOS devices based on MatConvNet deep learning. Featuring research on topics such as medical image diagnosis, convolutional neural networks, and character classification, this book is ideally designed for programmers, developers, researchers, practitioners, engineers, academicians, students, scientists, and educators seeking coverage on the specific development of iOS mobile applications using pattern recognition strategies.

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  • ISBN: 9781799815549
  • Publication Date: Apr 2020
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Mobile Devices in Education

As technology advances, mobile devices have become more affordable and useful to countries around the world. The use of technology can significantly enhance educational environments for students. It is imperative to study new software, hardware, and gadgets for the improvement of teaching and learning practices. Mobile Devices in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of mobile technologies in learning and explores best practices of mobile learning in educational settings. Highlighting a range of topics such as educational technologies, curriculum development, and game-based learning, this publication is an ideal reference source for teachers, principals, curriculum developers, educational software developers, instructional desginers, administrators, researchers, professionals, upper-level students, academicians, and practitioners actively involved in the education field.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781799817574
  • Publication Date: Jan 2020
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Fundamental and Supportive Technologies for 5G Mobile Networks

Sherine Mohamed Abd El-Kader

Mobile wireless communication systems have affected every aspect of life. By providing seamless connectivity, these systems enable almost all the smart devices in the world to communicate with high speed throughput and extremely low latency. The next generation of cellular mobile communications, 5G, aims to support the tremendous growth of interconnected things/devices (i.e., internet of things [IoT]) using the current technologies and extending them to be used in higher frequencies to cope with the huge number of different devices. In addition, 5G will provide massive capacity, high throughput, lower end-to-end delay, green communication, cost reduction, and extended coverage area. Fundamental and Supportive Technologies for 5G Mobile Networks provides detailed research on technologies used in 5G, their benefits, practical designs, and recent challenges and focuses on future applications that could exploit 5G network benefits. The content within this publication examines cellular communication, data transmission, and high-speed communication. It is designed for network analysts, IT specialists, industry professionals, software engineers, researchers, academicians, students, and scientists.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781799811527
  • Publication Date: Nov 2019
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Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education

Stamatis Papadakis

Mobile technologies combined with an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge and organization of learning experiences that are meaningful to children could create a creative and interactive learning environment different from that of traditional teaching. Making good use of mobile learning with appropriate devices will increase the learning motivations of the students and help them bring about positive performance. Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of mobile learning techniques and strategies within diversified teaching settings. While highlighting topics including computational thinking, ubiquitous learning, and social development, this book is ideally designed for researchers, teachers, parents, curriculum developers, instructional designers, academicians, students, and practitioners seeking current research on the application of mobile technology within child education.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781799814863
  • Publication Date: Nov 2019
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Recent Tools for Computer- and Mobile-Assisted Foreign Language Learning

Alberto Andujar

The use of technological tools to foster language development has led to advances in language methodologies and changed the approach towards language instruction. The tendency towards developing more autonomous learners has emphasized the need for technological tools that could contribute to this shift in foreign language learning. Computer-assisted language learning and mobile-assisted language learning have greatly collaborated to foster language instruction out of the classroom environment, offering possibilities for distance learning and expanding in-class time. Recent Tools for Computer- and Mobile-Assisted Foreign Language Learning is a scholarly research book that explores current strategies for foreign language learning through the use of technology and introduces new technological tools and evaluates existing ones that foster language development. Highlighting a wide array of topics such as gamification, mobile technologies, and virtual reality, this book is essential for language educators, educational software developers, IT consultants, K-20 institutions, principals, professionals, academicians, researchers, curriculum designers, and students.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781799810971
  • Publication Date: Oct 2019
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Forensic Investigations and Risk Management in Mobile and Wireless Communications

Kavita Sharma

Mobile forensics has grown from a relatively obscure tradecraft to a crucial part of many criminal investigations, and is now used daily by examiners and analysts within local, state, and federal law enforcement as well as within the military, US government organizations, and the private "e-Discovery" industry. Developments in forensic research, tools, and processes over the past decade have been very successful and continue to change at a rapid pace. Forensic Investigations and Risk Management in Mobile and Wireless Communications is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of analyzing mobile devices and data for collection of information pertaining to the legal evidence related to various security breaches and intrusion detection. While highlighting topics including cybercrime, neural networks, and smartphone security, this book is ideally designed for security analysts, IT professionals, researchers, practitioners, academicians, and students currently investigating the up-and-coming aspects surrounding network security, computer science, and security engineering.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781522595540
  • Publication Date: Jul 2019
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Advancing Mobile Learning in Contemporary Educational Spaces

Dominic Mentor

Mobile learning is an educational strategy that uses mobile technologies in order to promote and enable learning. Mobile learning also encompasses efforts to support broad educational goals across numerous fields as it caters to the effective administration of learning systems and more improved communication between educational institutions, students, and their families. Advancing Mobile Learning in Contemporary Educational Spaces is a critical scholarly book that provides current research on the applications of mobile and handheld technologies in education. Highlighting the use of mobile technologies across multiple discipline areas such as healthcare, language learning, and film studies, this book is excellent for practitioners, educators, educational policymakers, administrators, instructional designers, learning and development professionals, medical and mental health practitioners, academicians, and researchers.

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781522593515
  • Publication Date: Jun 2019
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