The idea of combining face-to-face learning with some form on online learning made sense a decade ago as it allowed much more flexibility in delivering instruction to diverse groups of learners.Today, blended learning has become a mainstay for universities because of that flexibility, but more importantly, because of the thousands of dollars that can be…
The explosion of digital technologies in the 21st century provided access to multiple robust inquiry, communication, and collaboration applications.The enhanced capabilities provide educational opportunities for engaging students in deeper and more thoughtful learning. Implementation of knowledge-building communities in educational experiences, however, requires new pedagogical strategies that are vastly different from the predominant teacher-directed pedagogies of…
Blender 2.5 Materials and Textures Cookbook Each chapter in the book follows a themed approach to creating materials using the new Blender 2.5 features. As you read through each chapter you will learn approaches to create materials and textures. These materials and textures will help you to create a flawless simulation of real-world objects. You…
Get up and running with Blender 3D through a series of practical projects that will help you learn core concepts of 3D design like modeling, sculpting, materials, textures, lighting, and rigging using the latest features of Blender 2.83Key Features Learn the basics of 3D design and navigate your way around the Blender interface Understand how…
Blender 3D Incredible Models A comprehensive guide to hard-surface modeling, procedural texturing, and rendering Learn all about hard-surface modeling in Blender while creating three increasingly complex projects: an assault rifle, a sci-fi racing ship, and an army tank Key Features Explore Blender’s wide array of 3D modeling tools and features with key images printed in…
In this part, you will learn how to build a medieval game asset that would fit perfectly in the main square of any medieval game city or medieval castle, kept in the game engine of your choice.We will focus on building a simple wooden structure for our market stall, followed by simulating cloth and adding…
Have you ever wondered how stealth planes achieve “invisibility,” how sunken ships are found, or how fishermen track schools of fish in vast expanses of ocean? Radar and sonar echolocationâ€â€a simple matter of sending, receiving, and processing signals.Weaving history with simple science, Mark Denny deftly reveals the world of radar and sonar to the curious…
This book is a comprehensive compendium of current knowledge on inherited and autoimmune blistering diseases that relates advances in our understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms to management of the individual diseases. The aim is to provide a detailed reference for dermatologists who care for patients with these conditions and a useful “one-stop information shop”� for…
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 1st International Congress on Blockchain and Applications 2020, BLOCKCHAIN?20, held in L?Aquila, Italy, in October 2020. Among the scientific community, blockchain and artificial intelligence are a promising combination that will transform the production and manufacturing industry, media, finance, insurance, e-government, etc. Nevertheless, there is no consensus with…
China Internet Development Report 2018: Blue Book of World Internet Conference Blockchain and artificial intelligence are perhaps the two most significant disruptive technologies this century and both will significantly rewire the world of global financial markets and the world in which we live.While blockchain offers a number of significant advantages over traditional forms of finance…
As technology continues to advance and the interconnection of various devices makes our lives easier, it also puts us at further risk of privacy and security threats. Phones can connect to household devices to help set alarms, turn on or off the lights, and even preheat ovens. The Internet of Things (Io T) is this…
Present book covers new paradigms in Blockchain, Big Data and Machine Learning concepts including applications and case studies. It explains dead fusion in realizing the privacy and security of blockchain based data analytic environment. Recent research of security based on big data, blockchain and machine learning has been explained through actual work by practitioners and…
In recent years, the fast-paced development of social information and networks has led to the explosive growth of data.A variety of big data have emerged, encouraging researchers to make business decisions by analysing this data. However, many challenges remain, especially concerning data security and privacy. Big data security and privacy threats permeate every link of…
Understand how blockchain works and explore a variety of strategies to implement it in your organization effectively Key Features Become familiar with business challenges faced by companies when using blockchain Discover how companies implement blockchain to monetize and secure their data Study real-world examples to understand blockchain and its use in organizations Book Description In…
.Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology that consists of a growing list of records that are securely linked together using cryptography and numerous applications in every field, including healthcare. Blockchain for Healthcare 4.0: Technology, Challenges, and Applications presents an overview of the recent advances in blockchain technology which have led to new breakthroughs…