Attempting to bridge business management and scientific management practices so as to foster better understanding between the two entities, this book focuses on commercialization of research outcomes. Using cases extensively to illustrate practical difficulties encountered in working across functional barriers, the book also provides guidelines on how these difficulties can be overcome.

Professional growth and social media savvy at your fingertips! This information-packed resource from digital experts Anderson and Whitby makes it easy to build a thriving professional network using social media. Easy-to-implement ideas, essential tools, and real-life vignettes help teachers learn to: * Find and choose the best social media tools, products, and communities * Start and grow a collaborative, high-quality PLN using Twitter, blogging, LinkedIn, and more * Use social media to enhance 21st Century education Includes invaluable resources and an in-depth analysis of the social media...

Savvy Internet consumption starts here! Teachers and students are constantly inundated with information. From Twitter hashtags to online communities, this handy guide will help you to find, store, and share the best information and resources found on the web today - and teach your students to do the same. Real-world tips, tools, in-depth examples and lesson plans help you to systematically: * Understand the curation process * Find, collect, and share reliable web-based information * Build students' information literacy skills * Help students research and organize problem-based learning...