The new program provides agencies and their employees with new training materials that reflect recent changes in search marketing and AdWords functionality (think webinars, on-site training, etc)., tougher certification exams to test practical application of knowledge and best practices and advanced-level exams to "highlight competency in search, display, reporting and analysis".
The latter is of relevance given the increased value attributed in the health sector to 'Communities of Practice' as a means of encouraging situated learning and the practical application of knowledge.
"Technology", as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is the practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area, and a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge.
Universities do an excellent job of teaching the basic theories of innovation, says Catherine Mulligan, research fellow at Imperial College Business School, "but their systems are inherently geared towards 'success' and theory, while the entrepreneurial landscape requires resilience in the face of failure and the practical application of knowledge.
Indeed, at its core, 'technology' is the practical application of knowledge to achieve a particular objective and it often will evolve over time.
While my titles and my positions have evolved, the one driving force that always kept me at the organization and kept me so engaged was the mission of our founder, W. K. Kellogg – to help people help themselves through the practical application of knowledge and create world in which all children thrive.
Long-term learning and practical application of knowledge are both supported when the arts are integrated.
While the word "technology" generally brings to mind gadgets with chips and screens, a quick search for definitions of technology comes up with "the practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area" and "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge". These definitions allow us to think about technology differently.
Practical application of knowledge from the classroom to the surrounding environment is encouraged, with children visiting museums, parks, galleries, and other community resources more often.
