Profesores y estudiantes universitarios tienen en esta obra una herramienta que les ayudará a reflexionar sobre su vida social y profesional. Se dan a conocer una serie de experiencias que en estos momentos centran la atención de numerosos investigadores y expertos en educación y en tecnología, desde todos los rincones del planeta. Somos conscientes de que la educación constituye el principal elemento de desarrollo de cualquier sociedad democrática, conformando la principal vía de desarrollo integral de los individuos que la forman y uno de los parámetros fundamentales para definir una sociedad avanzada e innovadora. En este contexto, la innovación educativa constituye un proceso complejo de creación y transformación del conocimiento adicional para encontrar soluciones a los problemas que se plantea la educación en este primer cuarto del siglo. En esta línea, se recogen aquí innovaciones y experiencias relativas a la educación basada en la atención a la diversidad del alumnado, la organización de los espacios, el papel de la colaboración y el emprendimiento, la formación docente y el papel de las TIC en la sociedad de la información, donde la seguridad digital desempeña un papel primordial. Este libro va destinado a todos los docentes y alumnado universitario del siglo XXI, pues quienes tengan competencias en innovación serán los perfiles profesionales más demandados en un ámbito estratégico de futuro como es la educación.

El presente libro recoge experiencias innovadoras centradas en el desarrollo de nuevas prácticas formativas destinadas a promover aprendizajes significativos. Las coordinadoras de esta obra destacan diversas experiencias llevadas a cabo en contextos formativos universitarios, involucrando a docentes de varias universidades, entre ellas, Vigo, Granada, Autónoma de Barcelona, Oviedo y Extremadura. En total, se compilan doce experiencias educativas que sirven como referentes para su aplicación en otros contextos, abordando temáticas relacionadas con el diseño de recursos didácticos apoyados en el uso de herramientas como Quizizz, Kahoot o Genially para aprovechar su potencial y enriquecer los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Asimismo, se presentan trabajos que introducen innovaciones mediante la aplicación de diversas estrategias y métodos didácticos, como la gamificación, el aprendizaje basado en retos o el pensamiento de diseño, entre otros enfoques. El propósito central de esta obra es compilar y presentar innovaciones y experiencias educativas enriquecedoras que emplean una gran diversidad de tecnologías, estrategias y métodos didácticos; así como fomentar la reflexión sobre las prácticas educativas actuales e inspirar a los lectores hacia nuevas formas de enriquecer los ecosistemas de aprendizaje a través de propuestas innovadoras.

This book argues that modelling should be a component of all school curricula that aspire to provide ‘authentic science education for all’. The literature on modelling is reviewed and a ‘model of modelling’ is proposed. The conditions for the successful implementation of the ‘model of modelling’ in classrooms are explored and illustrated from practical experience. The roles of argumentation, visualisation, and analogical reasoning, in successful modelling-based teaching are reviewed. The contribution of such teaching to both the learning of key scientific concepts and an understanding of the nature of science are established. Approaches to the design of curricula that facilitate the progressive grasp of the knowledge and skills entailed in modelling are outlined. Recognising that the approach will both represent a substantial change from the ‘content-transmission’ approach to science teaching and be in accordance with current best-practice in science education, the design of suitable approaches to teacher education are discussed. Finally, the challenges that modelling-based education pose to science education researchers, advanced students of science education and curriculum design, teacher educators, public examiners, and textbook designers, are all outlined.

Praise for How Learning Works "How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning." —Barbara Gross Davis, assistant vice chancellor for educational development, University of California, Berkeley, and author, Tools for Teaching "This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching." —Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry, North Hennepin Community College, and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education "Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues." —Catherine M. Casserly, senior partner, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book." —From the Foreword by Richard E. Mayer, professor of psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara; coauthor, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and author, Multimedia Learning

This book provides a set of principles for fostering innovation in people (workers and consumers), in firms and in government, taking an in-depth look at the scope of innovation and how it is changing, as well as where and how it is occurring.