Smart Campus E-Readiness

This book discusses the concept of the smart campus and e-learning practice in tertiary education, showing the relevance of the smart campus to the current learning environment. It provides a pedagogical framework for good practice in smart university campuses.

Auteur

Sayed Hadi Sadeghi is Assistant Professor and Head of University E-Learning Department at the Supreme National Defense University, Iran and Research Assistant at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Contenu

Contents * Dedication

Acknowledgements

List of Figures

List of Tables

• Chapter 1: An Introduction to Smart Campuses Introduction

Smart Campus Definition

Multidisciplinary Nature of the Smart Campus

Smart Campus Benefits

Stakeholders in a Smart Campus

Main Features of Smart Campus

Smart Campus Barriers

Macro Technologies in Smart Campus

A Smart Campus versus a Smart City

Chapter 2: Models of Smart Campus and Its Applications

The Architecture Model of Smart Campus

Human-centered learning-oriented smart campus

Smart Campus Applications

Smart Campus in Higher Education Didactic Approaches and Theories of E-learning

Smart Campuses and Ubiquitous Learning

Smart Campus Examples

Chapter 3 Smart Learning and E-practice

Smart Learning

Cultural Context for Smart Campus and E-learning

E-Practice Framework

Chapter 4: Research Methodology for Case based Educational Readiness in the United States, Australia and Iran

Research Design

Participants

Instrument

Data collection and procedure

Data analysis

Chapter 5: Case Based Educational Readiness Assessment in the United States, Australia and Iran's Universities

Introduction

Student-centered Interactivity

Socio-communication

Assessment

Learning Resources

Learning environment

Clarifying Expectations

Personalization

Learning Scenarios

Organizing Resources

Quality and Accuracy

Educational Readiness Assessment

Discussion of Findings related to Educational Readiness Assessment

Chapter 6: Case Based Organizational Readiness Assessment in United State, Australia and Iran's Universities

Introduction

Institutional Affaires

Administrative Affairs

Research and Development

Precedent and Reputation

Organizational Readiness Assessment

Discussion of Findings related to Organizational Readiness Assessment

Chapter 7: Case Based Technological Readiness Assessment in United State, Australia and Iran's Universities

Introduction

Technological Infrastructure

Functionality of Platforms

Accessibility

Reusability

User Interface Design

Administrative Support Services

Technical Support Services

Academic Support Services

Technological Readiness Assessment

Discussion of Findings related to Technological Readiness Assessment

Chapter 8: Case Based Performance Appraisal Assessment in United State, Australia and Iran's Universities

Introduction

Cost-effectiveness

Learning Effectiveness

Satisfaction

Performance Appraisal Assessment

Discussion of Findings related to Performance Appraisal Assessment

Chapter 9: Conclusion

E-practice Assessment

Overall Status of E-practice Assessment

Future Directions for Research