Today’s world is continually facing complex and life-threatening issues that are too difficult or even impossible to solve. These challenges have been titled “wicked” problems due to their radical and multifarious nature. Recently, there has been a focus on global cooperation and gathering creative and diverse methods from around the world to solve these issues. Accumulating research and information on these collective intelligence methods is vital in comprehending current international issues and what possible solutions are being developed through the use of global collaboration. The Handbook of Research on Using Global Collective Intelligence and Creativity to Solve Wicked Problems is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the collaboration between global communities in developing creative solutions for radical worldwide issues. While highlighting topics such as collaboration technologies, neuro-leadership, and sustainable global solutions, this publication explores diverse collections of problem-solving methods and applying them on a global scale. This book is ideally designed for scholars, researchers, students, policymakers, strategists, economists, and educators seeking current research on problem-solving methods using collective intelligence and creativity.

During the COVID-19 era, the functions of social policy and public administration have undergone a meaningful change, especially with the advancement of digital elements and online and virtual functions. Cyber developments, cyber threats, and the effects of cyberwar on the public administrations of countries have become critical research subjects, and it is important to have resources that can introduce and guide users through the current best practices, laboratory methods, policies, protocols, and more within cyber public administration and social policy. The Handbook of Research on Cyber Approaches to Public Administration and Social Policy focuses on the post-pandemic changes in the functions of social policy and public administration. It also examines the implications of the cyber cosmos on public and social policies and practices from a broad perspective. Covering topics such as intersectional racism, cloud computing applications, and public policies, this major reference work is an essential resource for scientists, laboratory technicians, professionals, technologists, computer scientists, policymakers, students, educators, researchers, and academicians.

On the Social Web, people share their enthusiasms and expertise on almost every topic, and based on this, learners can find resources created by individuals with varying expertise. Through this trend and the wide availability of video cameras and authoring tools, people are creating DIY resources and sharing their knowledge, skills, and abilities broadly. While these resources are increasing in availability, what has not been explored is the effectiveness of these resources, peer-to-peer teaching and learning, and how well this content prepares learners for professional roles. Practical Peer-to-Peer Teaching and Learning on the Social Web explores the efficacies of online teaching and learning with materials by peers and provides insights into what is made available for teaching and learning by the broad public. It also considers intended and unintended outcomes of open-shared learning online and discusses practical ethics in teaching and learning online. Covering topics such as learner roles and instructional design, it is ideal for teachers, instructional designers and developers, software developers, user interface designers, researchers, academicians, and students.

Simulation and game-based learning are essential applications in a learning environment as they provide learners an opportunity to apply the course material in real-life scenarios. Introducing real-life learning allows the learner to make critical decisions at different points within the simulation providing constructive education that leads to a cognitive understanding of the material. The use of simulations provides the learner with the ability to cognitively store and recall learning in real-life experiences. Therefore, it is crucial to not only provide course material but to have students apply what they have learned in simulations that replicate real-life scenarios. These learned skills are essential for students to be marketable and thrive in a career field where decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking are job requirements. Simulation and Game-Based Learning in Emergency and Disaster Management is a cutting-edge research book that examines the best practices and holistic development when it comes to simulation learning within emergency and disaster management as well as global security. Drawing upon the neuroscience of learning, classroom instruction can be enhanced to incorporate active-experiential learning activities that positively impact a learner with long-term information retention. Each simulation project is carried out in different environments, with different goals in mind, and developed under various constraints. For these reasons, this book will provide insight into the simulation planning and development process, provide examples of online simulations and game-based learning activities, and provide insight on simulation development and implementation that can be used across disciplines in educational and training settings. As such, it is ideal for academicians, instructional designers, curriculum designers, education professionals, researchers, and students.

Historically, academicians and practitioners have developed various management methodologies and technologies to help business managers deal with challenges in their environments, yet many businesses fail. Thus, these challenges need to be researched closely to overcome business failure. Many of these challenges are external events in which firms must adapt and react. Getting the right adaptation and reaction to these external events depend on whether a firm continues a trend of success or failure. Many companies fail due to their inability to properly respond to crises, whether they be business or organizational crises. External Events and Crises That Impact Firms and Other Entities showcases the resulting impact of external events such as environmental or health crises on businesses and educational entities. It identifies the strategies businesses use to react to unexpected crises. Covering topics such as financial technology, worker support, and small and medium-sized enterprises, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for business leaders, practitioners, government officials, students and educators of higher education, libraries, researchers, and academicians.

"Collective Intelligence: A Resource for Teachers, Parents & Policymakers" is a comprehensive guide that explores the power of collective knowledge in shaping education systems. The book emphasizes collaboration among educators, parents, and policymakers to foster a supportive learning environment for students. It presents strategies to enhance decision-making, improve classroom practices, and create inclusive educational policies. Through research-backed insights, the book highlights how pooling expertise and perspectives can lead to better educational outcomes. Aimed at driving systemic change, it offers practical tools and frameworks to address challenges and harness collective intelligence for sustainable education reform.

Establishing a student-centered classroom environment where learning puts students’ interests first is essential for middle school students to learn and thrive. Student success does not simply rely on instruction; it relies on external factors such as school and classroom climate, positive relationships with their teachers and other adults, and a strong sense of belonging with their peers. The young adolescent learner is at a turning point where the need for love, belonging, and acceptance is heightened. Research studies indicate that large percentages of students lack social-emotional competence and believe their teachers do not care about them. Social-emotional learning skills are vital for young adolescents, as are 21st century skills and competencies to prepare them for an information- and technology-driven world. Aligning Social-Emotional and 21st Century Learning in the Classroom: Emerging Research and Opportunities shows teachers practical ways to combine the skills that young adolescents need (social-emotional) and the 21st century skills that they learn to create a culture of success in their middle school classrooms. This book also provides examples of education technologies that teachers can use to promote 21st century learning in their classroom. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as communication skills, critical thinking, social media, and emotional intelligence, this book is crucial for teachers, school administrators, instructional designers, K-12 educators, curriculum developers, academicians, researchers, and students.