Author: Argentine
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 173161585X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) skills. Each book provides details that help students make connections between the subjects they are studying, their interests, and the variety of career options available to them. Also includes information about general education requirements and activities for before and after reading
STEAM Jobs in Cybersecurity
Author: Argentine
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 173161585X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) skills. Each book provides details that help students make connections between the subjects they are studying, their interests, and the variety of career options available to them. Also includes information about general education requirements and activities for before and after reading
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 173161585X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) skills. Each book provides details that help students make connections between the subjects they are studying, their interests, and the variety of career options available to them. Also includes information about general education requirements and activities for before and after reading
STEAM Jobs in Architecture and Construction
Author: Catanese
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1731615833
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) skills. Each book provides details that help students make connections between the subjects they are studying, their interests, and the variety of career options available to them. Also includes information about general education requirements and activities for before and after reading
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1731615833
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math (STEAM) skills. Each book provides details that help students make connections between the subjects they are studying, their interests, and the variety of career options available to them. Also includes information about general education requirements and activities for before and after reading
STEAM Jobs in Social Media
Author: Walker
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 168342560X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces readers to careers in social media by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to social media and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 168342560X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces readers to careers in social media by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to social media and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.
Advancing STEM Education and Innovation in a Time of Distance Learning
Author: González-Lezcano, Roberto Alonso
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1668450542
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Due to the recent global pandemic, educators of science and technology have had to pivot and adapt their delivery to create alternative virtual means of delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced a rapid change in teaching and learning in higher education. It is reshaping curriculum demands, the 21st century digital competence challenges, and learning technologies. These changes in education are likely to endure well past the COVID-19 pandemic, making it crucial for educators to consider teaching and learning under the perspectives of digital education and innovation. Advancing STEM Education and Innovation in a Time of Distance Learning highlights the contemporary trends and challenges in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering education. The chapters present findings and discussions of relevant research studies and theoretical frameworks for the provision of science, technology, engineering, and technical subjects. It not only presents successful practice examples from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also provides useful information to assist educators in understanding the demands and challenges of digital education. Covering topics such as ethnically diverse students, foreign language learning, and mobile gamification, this premier reference source is an essential resource for educators and administrators of both K-12 and higher education, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, librarians, government officials, researchers, and academicians.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1668450542
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Due to the recent global pandemic, educators of science and technology have had to pivot and adapt their delivery to create alternative virtual means of delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced a rapid change in teaching and learning in higher education. It is reshaping curriculum demands, the 21st century digital competence challenges, and learning technologies. These changes in education are likely to endure well past the COVID-19 pandemic, making it crucial for educators to consider teaching and learning under the perspectives of digital education and innovation. Advancing STEM Education and Innovation in a Time of Distance Learning highlights the contemporary trends and challenges in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering education. The chapters present findings and discussions of relevant research studies and theoretical frameworks for the provision of science, technology, engineering, and technical subjects. It not only presents successful practice examples from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also provides useful information to assist educators in understanding the demands and challenges of digital education. Covering topics such as ethnically diverse students, foreign language learning, and mobile gamification, this premier reference source is an essential resource for educators and administrators of both K-12 and higher education, pre-service teachers, teacher educators, librarians, government officials, researchers, and academicians.
Work in the Digital Media and Entertainment Industries
Author: Tanner Mirrlees
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040044700
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This book is a first-of-its-kind critical interdisciplinary introduction to the economic, political, cultural, and technological dimensions of work in the rapidly growing digital media and entertainment industries (DMEI). Tanner Mirrlees presents a comprehensive guide to understanding the key contexts, theories, methods, debates, and struggles surrounding work in the DMEI. Packed with current examples and accessible research findings, the book highlights the changing conditions and experiences of work in the DMEI. It surveys the DMEI’s key sectors and occupations and considers the complex intersections between labor and social power relations of class, gender, and race, as well as tensions between creativity and commerce, freedom and control, meritocracy and hierarchy, and precarity and equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Chapters also explore how work in the DMEI is being reshaped by capitalism and corporations, government and policies, management, globalization, platforms, A.I., and worker collectives such as unions and cooperatives. This book is a critical introduction to this growing area of research, teaching, learning, life, labor, and organizing, with an eye to understanding work in the DMEI and changing it, for the better. Offering a broad overview of the field, this textbook is an indispensable resource for instructors, undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040044700
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This book is a first-of-its-kind critical interdisciplinary introduction to the economic, political, cultural, and technological dimensions of work in the rapidly growing digital media and entertainment industries (DMEI). Tanner Mirrlees presents a comprehensive guide to understanding the key contexts, theories, methods, debates, and struggles surrounding work in the DMEI. Packed with current examples and accessible research findings, the book highlights the changing conditions and experiences of work in the DMEI. It surveys the DMEI’s key sectors and occupations and considers the complex intersections between labor and social power relations of class, gender, and race, as well as tensions between creativity and commerce, freedom and control, meritocracy and hierarchy, and precarity and equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Chapters also explore how work in the DMEI is being reshaped by capitalism and corporations, government and policies, management, globalization, platforms, A.I., and worker collectives such as unions and cooperatives. This book is a critical introduction to this growing area of research, teaching, learning, life, labor, and organizing, with an eye to understanding work in the DMEI and changing it, for the better. Offering a broad overview of the field, this textbook is an indispensable resource for instructors, undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars.
Digitized Labor
Author: Lorenzo Pupillo
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331978420X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
As with previous technological revolutions, innovations in the online world have triggered transformations in the labor market and the economy. While the Internet is trumpeted as a great job creator, there are also downsides that need to be identified and dealt with. The book discusses the following topics: Is the Internet a net creator of jobs? How are job profiles changed by the digital economy? What are the impacts on income distribution? Is it a winner-takes-all tournament? What models can facilitate adjustment without slowing innovation? This book features essays from major experts in the field coming from academia, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society. It blends theoretical and applied research presenting results from many countries, with particular emphasis on Europe, the USA, Canada and Asia.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331978420X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
As with previous technological revolutions, innovations in the online world have triggered transformations in the labor market and the economy. While the Internet is trumpeted as a great job creator, there are also downsides that need to be identified and dealt with. The book discusses the following topics: Is the Internet a net creator of jobs? How are job profiles changed by the digital economy? What are the impacts on income distribution? Is it a winner-takes-all tournament? What models can facilitate adjustment without slowing innovation? This book features essays from major experts in the field coming from academia, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society. It blends theoretical and applied research presenting results from many countries, with particular emphasis on Europe, the USA, Canada and Asia.
Steaming Into a Victorian Future
Author: Julie Anne Taddeo
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810885867
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
This collection of essays explores the social and cultural aspects of steampunk, examining the various manifestations of this multi-faceted genre, in order to better understand the steampunk sub-culture and its effect on--and interrelationship with--popular culture and the wider society.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810885867
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
This collection of essays explores the social and cultural aspects of steampunk, examining the various manifestations of this multi-faceted genre, in order to better understand the steampunk sub-culture and its effect on--and interrelationship with--popular culture and the wider society.
Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls
Author: Omobolade Delano-Oriaran
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1544394411
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Be a part of the radical transformation to honor and respect Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls! This book is a collective call to action for educational justice and fairness for all Black Girls – Beautiful, Brilliant. This edited volume focuses on transforming how Black Girls are understood, respected, and taught. Editors and authors intentionally present the harrowing experiences Black Girls endure and provide readers with an understanding of Black Girls’ beauty, talents, and brilliance. This book calls willing and knowledgeable educators to disrupt and transform their learning spaces by presenting: Detailed chapters rooted in scholarship, lived experiences, and practice Activities, recommendations, shorter personal narratives, and poetry honoring Black Girls Resources centering Black female protagonists Companion videos illustrating first-hand experiences of Black Girls and women Tools in authentically connecting with Black Girls so they can do more than survive – they can thrive.
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1544394411
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Be a part of the radical transformation to honor and respect Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls! This book is a collective call to action for educational justice and fairness for all Black Girls – Beautiful, Brilliant. This edited volume focuses on transforming how Black Girls are understood, respected, and taught. Editors and authors intentionally present the harrowing experiences Black Girls endure and provide readers with an understanding of Black Girls’ beauty, talents, and brilliance. This book calls willing and knowledgeable educators to disrupt and transform their learning spaces by presenting: Detailed chapters rooted in scholarship, lived experiences, and practice Activities, recommendations, shorter personal narratives, and poetry honoring Black Girls Resources centering Black female protagonists Companion videos illustrating first-hand experiences of Black Girls and women Tools in authentically connecting with Black Girls so they can do more than survive – they can thrive.
STEAM Jobs in Space Exploration
Author: Reyes
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1683425634
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces readers to careers in space exploration by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to space exploration and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1683425634
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Introduces readers to careers in space exploration by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to space exploration and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.
Careers For Dummies
Author: Marty Nemko
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119482348
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Feeling stuck? Find out how to work toward the career of your dreams If you’re slogging through your days in a boring or unrewarding job, it may be time to make a big change. Careers For Dummies is a comprehensive career guide from a top career coach and counselor that will help you jump start your career and your life. Dive in to learn more about career opportunities, with a plethora of job descriptions and the certifications, degrees, and continuing education that can help you build the career you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or a career-oriented person who needs or wants a change, this book has valuable information that can help you achieve your career goals. Find out how you can build your personal brand to become more attractive to potential employers, how to create a plan to “get from here to there” on your career path, and access videos and checklists that help to drive home all the key points. If you’re not happy in your day-to-day work now, there’s no better time than the present to work towards change. Get inspired by learning about a wide variety of careers Create a path forward for a new or better career that will be rewarding and fun Determine how to build your personal brand to enhance your career opportunities Get tips from a top career coach to help you plan and implement a strategy for a more rewarding work life Careers For Dummies is the complete resource for those looking to enhance their careers or embark on a more rewarding work experience.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119482348
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Feeling stuck? Find out how to work toward the career of your dreams If you’re slogging through your days in a boring or unrewarding job, it may be time to make a big change. Careers For Dummies is a comprehensive career guide from a top career coach and counselor that will help you jump start your career and your life. Dive in to learn more about career opportunities, with a plethora of job descriptions and the certifications, degrees, and continuing education that can help you build the career you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or a career-oriented person who needs or wants a change, this book has valuable information that can help you achieve your career goals. Find out how you can build your personal brand to become more attractive to potential employers, how to create a plan to “get from here to there” on your career path, and access videos and checklists that help to drive home all the key points. If you’re not happy in your day-to-day work now, there’s no better time than the present to work towards change. Get inspired by learning about a wide variety of careers Create a path forward for a new or better career that will be rewarding and fun Determine how to build your personal brand to enhance your career opportunities Get tips from a top career coach to help you plan and implement a strategy for a more rewarding work life Careers For Dummies is the complete resource for those looking to enhance their careers or embark on a more rewarding work experience.