Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780618042913
• ISBN10: 0618042911
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-02
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning provides a unique, non-threatening approach to technology. It includes an abundance of authentic student projects and provides K¿12 classroom teachers with essential information on how to use technology as an everyday tool. The Third Edition focuses on emergent technology information and strengthens its hallmark focus on cognitive learning. New coverage includes updated information on the Internet, voice recognition technology, Internet 2, and the use of digital cameras for video projects. Coverage of standards such as ISTE and AECT gives teachers basic understanding of what standards are and how they will impact teaching.

Table of Contents

Preface	xix
PART 1 A Teaching and Learning Framework for Integrating Technology in Classrooms	1	(78)
Key Themes and Issues for Using Technology in Your Classroom	2	(29)
Meaningful Learning in an Information Age	31	(48)
PART 2 Learning How to Integrate Technology with Your Teaching	79	(328)
Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills Through Programming, Projects, and Research	80	(34)
Using Instructional Software for Content-Area Learning	114	(40)
Using Tools: Word Processors, Databases, and Spreadsheets	154	(39)
Learning with Internet Tools	193	(51)
Introducing Multimedia Applications for Classroom Learning	244	(32)
Using Multimedia Tools	276	(35)
Learning to Work with Images, Sound, and Video	311	(42)
Learning from Student Projects: Knowledge as Design and the Design of Hypermedia	353	(54)
PART 3 Looking at Issues and Looking Ahead	407	(40)
Responsible Use of Technology	408	(39)
Teacher's Handy Reference: Useful Internet Resources	447	(4)
Glossary	451	(7)
References	458	(9)
Index	467