Andrew,Michael D & Jelmberg,James R ed (2010) How teachers learn Peter Lang (New York & Bern) isbn 978‐1‐4331‐0842‐6 220 pp $35.95http://www.peterlang.com/download/datasheet/54201/datasheet_310842.pdf

The book describes a five‐year teacher education programme at the University of New Hampshire. It includes several research articles about what supports the programme, especially the internship (teaching practice) component, which is a full year long. The book is useful for educators, especially those involved in teacher training and preparation. If its content is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend you borrow a copy for a while. Othman N Alsawaie     

Andrew,Michael D & Jelmberg,James R ed (2010) How teachers learn Peter Lang (New York & Bern) isbn 978‐1‐4331‐0842‐6 220 pp $35.95http://www.peterlang.com/download/datasheet/54201/datasheet_310842.pdf

The book describes a five‐year teacher education programme at US's University of New Hampshire (unh ). It includes several research articles about what supports the programme, especially the internship (teaching practice) component, which is a full year long. The book is useful for educators especially those involved in teacher training and preparation. If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend that you arrange to borrow a copy for a while. Othman N Alsawaie     

Arthur,James et al ed (2012) Research methods and methodologies in education Sage (London & Thousand Oaks CA) isbn 978‐0‐85702‐039‐0 456 pp £26.99 (paper and e‐versions; boards £75) http://www.sagepub.co.uk/arthur

Aimed at postgraduates within education and educational research methods courses, this book integrates the theoretical and practical aspects of educational research. It journeys through designing, planning and conducting research to analytical techniques, impact and dissemination. Whether you are a new educational researcher or more established, you might find your own copy of this book useful for in‐depth study or for reference: borrow a copy to help you decide. Nancy El‐Farargy     

Judd,Charles M et al (2009) Data analysis Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐8058‐3388‐1 328 pp £42.50 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780805833881/

This book is the second edition of an earlier 1989 text that deals with an integrated approach to data analysis and statistics suitable for advanced undergraduates, taught postgraduates and doctoral students. It is based on an integrated approach in which each chapter builds the foundations for an accumulated understanding of the subject. If you feel its content likely to be relevant, I recommend you buy a copy for your own use. Michael Thomas     

Kidd,Terry T & Chen,Irene ed (2011) Ubiquitous learning IAP (Charlotte,NC & Eurospan,London) isbn 978‐1‐61735‐436‐6 337 pp £41.95 (boards £77.95) http://www.infoagepub.com/products/Ubiquitous‐Learning

This book is a stimulating read. It aims to alert educators, particularly in higher education, to the potential of ubiquitous learning and offers a range of practical suggestions and strategies for teaching in this emerging environment If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend that you arrange to borrow a copy for a while. Marie Martin     

Campbell,Robert et al ed (2012) Academic and professional publishing Chandos Publishing (Cambridge) isbn 978‐1‐84334‐669‐2 510 pp £60 (paper and e‐versions) www.woodheadpublishing.com/97818433346692

This book contains twenty chapters on academic and professional publishing. Some of the content areas are concerned with academic writing—such as those on plagiarism and peer review. Others discuss the effects of new technology on publishing texts and journals, while yet others focus more specifically on publishing practices, business models, sales and finances. If any of those aspects of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I advise that you will probably find only parts of it of interest or use. James Hartley     

Jones,Christopher (2015) Networked learning. Springer (Berlin) isbn 978‐3‐319‐01934‐5 249 pp £90 boards (ebook £72) http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319019338

This book is largely about how people connect with each other and with digital technologies, and how this affects their learning. It reviews existing literature on networked learning and describes the role of universities and academics in that approach. Jones's book targets anyone interested in learning technology, and— if you are in that group—I recommend that you borrow a copy for a while. Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan     

Burge,Elizabeth et al ed (2011) Flexible pedagogy,flexible practice Athabasca U Press (Edmonton,Canada) isbn 978‐1‐926836‐20‐1 348 pp cdn$34.95 (free download) http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120203

Here is detailed advice to those who strive to enhance schools’ educational provision through the exercise of their leadership. This is a valuable text for such readers, one in which educational technology in its broad sense is implicit throughout. If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend that you buy a copy for your own use. John Cowan     

Ovens,Peter et al (2012) Developing inquiry for learning Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐59877‐4 226 pp £24.99 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415598774/

The authors provide some useful ideas and a bridge from face‐to‐face into blended learning contexts that teachers interested in inquiry pedagogy may find useful. There are various scaffolds and exemplars as well as exploration of appropriate digital tools that can be of use for critical inquiry. If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I advise you may find only parts of it of interest or use. Robyn Smyth     

Haw,Kaye & Hadfield,Mark (2011) Video in social science research Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐46786‐5 196 pp £21.99http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415467865/

The book focuses on the use of video in social science research, integrating a range of perspectives on the topic including research design, data collection and analysis. The book aims at postgraduates (including, in particular, doctoral students) as well as academics and researchers. If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend you buy a copy for your own use. Michael Thomas     

Jesson,Jill & Peacock,Graham (2012) The really useful ict book Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐59277‐2 216 pp £24.99 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415592772/

This is written as an up‐to‐date guide to the effective and imaginative use of information technology in primary classrooms, in a range of subjects and activities. However, much of its content and approach will offer ideas and inspiration to those who teach at other levels. If the content of this book may well be relevant, I recommend you buy your own copy. John Cowan     

Miller,Suzanne M & McVee,Mary B ed (2012) Multimodal composing in classrooms Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐89747‐1 161 pp £27.99 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415897471/

Multimodal composing in classrooms aims to encourage school teachers to change their view of literacy, through the analysis of experiences of multimodal literacies in a variety of learning contexts. Literacy entails not only reading and writing, but, working in different modes, effectively expressing oneself and understanding others’ expressions. Developing multimodal literacies is a powerful tool to foster learning and understanding and hence to improve school education. If what this book is about is likely to appeal to you, I recommend that you arrange to borrow a copy for a while. Giuliana Dettori     

Nelson,Brian C & Erlandson,Benjamin E (2012) Design for learning in virtual worlds Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐88640‐6 215 pp £24.99 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415886406/

Nelson and Erlandson have collated a summary of the work of early designers and researchers into virtual worlds for learning and assessment. While it is confined to those experiences already well known in the literature, it does provide a basic introduction for undergraduates. If it seems that this book could be relevant to you, I advise that you will probably find only parts of it of interest or use. John G Hedberg     

Kolb,Liz (2011) Cell phones in the classroom ISTE & Eurospan (London) isbn 978‐156484299‐2 208 pp £28.50http://www.iste.org/Store/Product.aspx?ID=2108

A great resource and useful practical book for teachers and administrators, this offers practical guidelines, hints and tips on using cellphones in classrooms integrating Web 2.0 applications. Indeed, if its content is likely to be relevant to your work, I recommend you borrow a copy for a time. Ramesh Sharma     

Hattie,John (2012) Visible learning for teachers Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐69015‐7 269 pp £22.99www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415690157/

Visible learning for teachers, written for both new and experienced teachers, discusses data derived from 1000 meta‐analyses of the effectiveness of over 150 different procedures used in teaching. Most of the findings are considered under six main headings: Preparing the classroom; Starting the lesson; The flow of the lesson—learning; The flow of the lesson—feedback; and The end of the lesson. If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend you arrange to borrow a copy. James Hartley     

Noyce,Pendred E & Hickey,Daniel T ed (2011) New frontiers in formative assessment Harvard Education (Cambridge MA & Eurospan,London) isbn 978‐1‐61250‐117‐8 264 pp £24.50http://www.hepg.org/hep/book/151

Contributions here display on‐going work in the US on formative assessment in schools, over a variety of discipline areas and student ages. Considerable use is reported of innovative technology to obtain and present the data to which teachers, and sometimes students, then respond. Reading this book will provide rewarding stimulus for those who value supporting student learning: therefore, borrow a copy for a while, if its content is likely to be relevant. John Cowan     

Philips,Rob et al (2012) Evaluating e‐learning Routledge (New York & London) isbn 978‐0‐415‐88194‐4 207 pp £25.99 http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415881944/

This book seeks to formalise approaches to e‐learning by ensuring that e‐resource design is evaluated and appropriately supported by evidence. The book is aimed at academics who design e‐learning systems and need to devise scholarly evaluation research to assess their success. If this book's likely to relate closely to what you do, I suggest you borrow a copy so you can assess it for yourself. John G Hedberg     

Fautley,Martin et al (2011) Remaking the curriculum Trentham (Stoke‐on‐Trent & Sterling VA) isbn 97 8‐1‐85856‐471‐5 116 pp £20.99http://trentham‐books.co.uk/acatalog/Remaking_the_Curriculum.html

This interesting book addressed to teachers and researchers committed to improve secondary education gives an account of how two schools in England successfully engaged in the development of a new curriculum apt to favour creative teaching, i.e. the use of imaginative approaches to make learning more interesting, effective, supportive of students’ growth and fostering their capacity to be creative. If the content of this book is likely to be relevant to you, I recommend that you borrow a copy. Giuliana Dettori     

Kidd,Terry T & Chen,Irene ed (2011) Ubiquitous learning IAP (Charlotte,NC & Eurospan,London) isbn 978‐1‐61735‐436‐6 337 pp £41.95 (boards £77.95) http://www.infoagepub.com/products/ubiquitous‐learning

This book is a stimulating read. It aims to alert educators, particularly in higher education, to the potential of “ubiquitous learning”, and offers a range of practical suggestions and strategies for teaching in this emerging environment. If the content of this book could be relevant to you, I recommend you arrange to borrow a copy. Marie Martin     

Vogt,W Paul et al (2014) Selecting the right analyses for your data Guilford Press (New York, & Routledge,London) isbn 978‐1‐4625‐1576‐9 500 pp £36.99 http://www.guilfordpress.co.uk/books/details/9781462515769/

This is a highly recommended book, as it comprehensively covers coding and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data. It is useful for novice and experienced researchers developing skills and as a reference book. If it's something you're likely to need often, I recommend you buy a copy. Pete Cannel