SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Marie-Noelle Lamy and Katerina Zourou study the impact of networking with the social media on language learning. They offer theoretical perspectives and empirical studies of learner experiences in a wide range of networking settings, illustrated through a variety of teachings as well as research methodologies.

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

ONLINE FILE SHARING – INNOVATIONS IN MEDIA CONSUMPTION

Jonas Andersson Schwarz shows that file sharing on the Internet has become an emerging norm of media consumption, especially among young people. This book provides a critical perspective on this phenomenon, exploring issues related to file sharing, downloading, peer-to-peer networks, ‘piracy’, and policy issues regarding these practices.

Published by: Routledge

BEING AGILE: YOUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION OF AGILE

Mario Moreira teaches new adopters how to implement a robust agile methodology for the first time. The author shows maturing adopters how to bridge the chasm between going through the motions of doing agile and genuinely being agile. Moreira plunges into the nitty-gritty of the agile short release and iteration cycle. He parses the agile cycle into four integrated aspects: readiness, deployment, support, and adaptation.

Published by: Apress

BASICS INTERACTIVE DESIGN: USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN – CREATING DESIGNS USERS REALLY LOVE

Gavin Allanwood and Peter Beare introduce an approach to graphic design that puts human experience at the forefront of the design process. Throughout the book, the authors show how design skills can be improved by undertaking practical exercises and reviewing the work, style and motivations of leading practitioners.

Published by: Fairchild Books