A Teacher’s Guide to Using Technology in the Classroom

¿ Karen Ivers (Author) taught elementary school before becoming a professor of teacher education. Karen loves finding creative and engaging ways to help students learn new concepts, especially in mathematics. She has written several books and appreciates Hope's ability to bring her characters to life!¿ After retiring from the legal industry, Hope Richardson Fahey (Illustrator) returned to her love of illustrating. Hope has illustrated several children's books, including: Why is the Penguin Wearing Glasses, Laurel and Her House of Coral, Three Weeks in Women's Shoes, Pelly the Pitching Pelican, Pelly and the Plutonians, and Henry the Hessian. Intrigued by the concept of Karen's book and its focus on teaching, Hope's illustrations help to convey the warmth and emotions tied to the endearing story of how friendship and support can overcome adversity.

Over 60% of this updated book is all new material focusing on the rapidly changing world of technology and its use in the classroom.Over 60 percent of this updated book is all new material focusing on the rapidly changing world of technology and its use in the classroom. Featuring updated weblinks, resources, research, and software reviews throughout, this title introduces podcasting, blogs, and course management systems as they relate to teacher tools and instruction and addresses pedagogical and management issues as they relate to one-to-one laptop environments. An all new chapter, Managing and Assessing Computer Use Outside of the Classroom placed after Managing and Assessing Computer Use Inside of the Classroom focuses on content delivery and management over the Internet, with greater focus on podcasts, blogs, course management systems, and other content development tools for online learning and research related to online learning; tips and recommendations. The author has incorporated feedback from faculty and reviews of the previous edition in this revision. Grades K-12.

Over 60% of this updated book is all new material focusing on the rapidly changing world of technology and its use in the classroom.

PrefaceChapter 1: Teachers and TechnologyA ScenarioIntroductionTechnology Standards for TeachersNational Educational Technology Standards for TeachersState Technology Standards for TeachersComputers 101Computer BasicsSystem RecommendationsSecondary Storage DevicesPrinters and Other PeripheralsLearning More About ComputersComputer SupportGetting to Know Your Technology Resource TeacherRoles and ResponsibilitiesResource AssistanceTechnology Tips and TricksAccessing Special CharactersTaking a Picture of the Computer ScreenOther Tips and TricksProfessional Development OpportunitiesSummaryActivitiesReferencesBlackline MastersChapter 2: Teacher ToolsA ScenarioIntroductionProductivity ToolsInstructional and Creative TasksAssessmentRecord KeepingInternet Resources for TeachersProductivity and Management TasksLesson PlansDigital DiscussionsE-mailListservsUsenet NewsgroupsDiscussion ForumsBlogsWikiChatAdditional ResourcesSummaryActivitiesBlackline MasterChapter 3: Meeting the Needs of All StudentsA ScenarioIntroductionPromoting Twenty-first-Century Learning EnvironmentsMultiple IntelligencesConstructivismCooperative LearningTechnology and Special-Needs StudentsEnglish-Language LearnersAssistive TechnologiesSoftwareInput DevicesOutput DevicesGifted LearnersSummaryActivitiesResourcesReferencesChapter 4: Prerequisites to Using Computers in the ClassroomA ScenarioIntroductionTechnology Standards for StudentsNational Education Technology Standards (NETS)State Technology StandardsLocal Technology StandardsComputer Policies and IssuesAcceptable Use PoliciesTechnology Use PlanGender and Equity ConcernsGender IssuesEquity ConcernsEthics, Privacy, and Safety IssuesEthicsPrivacy and Safety IssuesSummaryActivitiesReferencesChapter 5: Evaluating Instructional Resources: SoftwareA ScenarioIntroductionEvaluating Software for StudentsSoftware CategoriesApplicationsTutorialsDrill and PracticeSimulationsInstructional GamesProblem SolvingDiscovery, Reference, and Other Learning ToolsEvaluation CriteriaInstructional Objectives and AssessmentAppropriatenessLayout and FunctionalityManagement and Support FeaturesEvaluation ResourcesSummaryActivitiesBlackline MastersChapter 6: Evaluating Instructional Resources: The InternetA ScenarioIntroductionResources for StudentsWeb 2.0 ToolsBlogsWikiSocial Networking SitesSocial Bookmarking SitesPhoto and Video SharingPodcastsVirtual WorldsInteractive ProgramsOnline ExpertsWeb Sites for ChildrenResearch ActivitiesBasic ResearchWebQuestsAdvanced ResearchSearch EnginesSearch StrategiesOriginal ResearchE-mailVideoconferencingClassroom Web PagesEvaluation CriteriaIntentDomain NameReasonTarget AudienceLayoutContentAuthorityCurrencyBiasVerification of InformationAdditional TipsIssues to ConsiderTroubleshooting Tips for the InternetSummaryActivitiesReferenceBlackline MastersChapter 7: Managing and Assessing Computer Use in the ClassroomA ScenarioIntroductionWhen to Use ComputersObjectives and Learner OutcomesAssessing ResourcesComputer Labs Versus Computers in the ClassroomSoftware and PeripheralsPrerequisite SkillsMonitoring and Assessing Students' WorkPlanning and Managing Computer-Based LessonsGrouping StrategiesCooperative Learning TechniquesGroup SizeOne-to-One Laptop ClassroomsDesigning a Classroom Computer ScheduleLesson Ideas and ExamplesPlanning and Managing Multimedia ProjectsAdditional Tips for Integrating Computers Throughout the CurriculumMonitoring and Assessing Students' WorkOngoing AssessmentRubricsSummaryActivitiesResourcesReferencesBlackline MastersChapter 8: Managing and Assessing Online Computing EnvironmentsA ScenarioIntroductionDistance Education: Then and NowFive Generations of Distance LearningStandards for Delivering Instruction over the InternetVirtual Environments for LearningCourse Management SystemsAdditional Support for Delivering Online InstructionResources for Developing Course ContentPlanning and Managing Online LearningElements of Online Environments That Support Student LearningLayout and Design of an Online Learning EnvironmentOrganization, Structure, Delivery, and Sharing of ContentSkills of the TeacherRequirements, Expectations, and RecommendationsPrior Experience with ComputersPeer InteractionTeacher/Student InteractionInstitutional SupportMonitoring and Assessing Students' Work in Online Learning EnvironmentsRubrics for Online ParticipationMultiple Assessment MeasuresHelpful Tips and TricksSummaryActivitiesReferencesGlossaryIndex