Teachers Discovering Computers

by Shelly, Gary B.; Cashman, Thomas J.; Gunter, Randolph E.; Gunter, Glenda A.

• ISBN13: 9780789546388
• ISBN10: 0789546388
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Course Technology Ptr

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction to Using Computers in Education
Objectives	1	(1)
What Is a Personal Computer?	2	(1)
Computer, Information, and Integration Literacy	3	(3)
What Is a Computer and What Does It Do?	6	(1)
The Components of a Computer	6	(3)
Input Devices	7	(1)
Output Devices	8	(1)
System Unit	8	(1)
Storage Devices	8	(1)
Communications Devices	9	(1)
Why Is a Computer So Powerful?	9	(1)
Speed	10	(1)
Reliability	10	(1)
Accuracy	10	(1)
Storage	10	(1)
Communications	10	(1)
Computer Software	10	(7)
System Software	13	(2)
Application Software	15	(1)
Software Development	16	(1)
Networks and the Internet	17	(3)
Why Use Computer Technology in Education?	20	(1)
An Example of How One School Uses Computers	21	(4)
Superintendent	21	(1)
Principal	22	(1)
School Secretary	22	(1)
Technology Coordinator	23	(1)
Cafeteria Manager	23	(1)
Media Specialist	23	(1)
Teachers	24	(1)
Parent	25	(1)
Community	25	(1)
Summary of an Introduction to Using Computers in Education	25	(1)
InBrief	26	(1)
KeyTerms	27	(1)
AtTheMovies	28	(1)
CheckPoint	29	(1)
TeacherTime	30	(2)
CyberClass	32	(1)
EdIssues	33	(1)
NetStuff	34	(2)
Time 2000 Milestones in Computer History	36	(14)
Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
Objectives	1	(1)
What Is Communications?	2	(1)
Communications Networks	3	(3)
Local Area Networks	6	(1)
Wide Area Networks	6	(1)
Networking the Classroom, School, and District	6	(3)
The Benefits of Computer Networks in Education	9	(1)
What Is the Internet?	9	(2)
History of the Internet	11	(1)
How the Internet Works	12	(5)
Internet Service Provides versus Online Services	13	(1)
Connecting to the Internet	14	(1)
The Internet Backbone	15	(1)
Internet Addresses	16	(1)
The World Wide Web	17	(10)
How a Web Page Works	18	(1)
Web Browser Software	19	(2)
Searching for Information on the Web	21	(1)
Multimedia on the Web	21	(6)
Other Internet Services	27	(5)
E-mail	28	(1)
FTP	28	(2)
Telenet	30	(1)
Newsgroups	30	(2)
Mailing Lists	32	(1)
Chat Rooms	32	(1)
Portals	32	(1)
Netiquette	32	(2)
Using the Internet: Cookies and Security	34	(1)
Cookies	34	(1)
Internet Security	35	(1)
The Impact of the Internet and the World Wide Web on Education	35	(2)
How to Connect to the Internet and the World Wide Web	37	(2)
The Future of the Internet and the World Wide Web	39	(1)
Summary of Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web	39	(1)
InBrief	40	(2)
KeyTerms	42	(1)
AtTheMovies	43	(1)
CheckPoint	44	(1)
TeacherTime	45	(1)
CyberClass	46	(1)
EdIssues	47	(2)
NetStuff	49	(1)
Guide to World Wide Web Sites	50
Software Applications for Education
Objectives	1	(1)
Application Software	2	(6)
The Role of the Operating System	3	(1)
The Role of the User Interface	4	(1)
Starting a Software Application	5	(1)
Working with Software Applications	6	(2)
Productivity Software	8	(13)
Word Processing Software	8	(4)
Spreadsheet Software	12	(2)
Database Software	14	(2)
Presentation Graphics Software	16	(3)
Personal Information Managers	19	(1)
Software Suites and Integrated Software	20	(1)
Graphics and Multimedia Software	21	(3)
Desktop Publishing Software	21	(1)
Paint/Image Editing Software	22	(1)
Clip Art/Image Gallery	22	(1)
Multimedia Authoring Software	23	(1)
Web Page Authoring Software	23	(1)
Software for School and Professional Use	24	(3)
School and Student Management Software	25	(1)
Grade Book Software	25	(1)
Educational/Reference	26	(1)
Special Needs Software	27	(1)
Software for Home and Personal Use	27	(1)
Personal Finance Software	27	(1)
Tax Preparation Software	28	(1)
Legal Software	28	(1)
Personal Computer Entertainment Software	28	(1)
Learning Aids and Support Tools	28	(2)
Software Versions and Upgrades	30	(3)
Using Different Software Versions	31	(1)
Working with Macintosh Computers and PCs	32	(1)
Summary of Software Applications for Education	33	(1)
InBrief	34	(2)
KeyTerms	36	(1)
AtTheMovies	37	(1)
CheckPoint	38	(1)
TeacherTime	39	(1)
CyberClass	40	(1)
EdIssues	41	(2)
NetStuff	43	(1)
Creating a Teacher's Web Page	44	(2)
Hardware Applications for Education
Objectives	1	(1)
The System Unit	2	(1)
Data Representation	3	(1)
The Components of the System Unit	4	(8)
The Motherboard	4	(1)
CPU and Microprocessor	5	(1)
The Control Unit	6	(1)
The Arithmetic/Logic Unit	6	(1)
The System Clock	7	(1)
Microprocessor Comparison	8	(1)
Memory	8	(1)
Random Access Memory (RAM)	9	(2)
Read-Only Memory (ROM)	11	(1)
Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards	11	(1)
Ports and Connectors	12	(1)
Summary of the System Unit	12	(1)
What Is Input?	13	(1)
What Are Input Devices?	14	(6)
The Keyboard	14	(1)
Pointing Devices	15	(2)
Optical Scanner	17	(1)
Optical Readers	17	(1)
Digital Cameras	18	(1)
Audio and Video Input	18	(1)
Input Devices for Challenged Students	19	(1)
Summary of Input	20	(1)
What Is Output?	20	(1)
What Are Output Devices?	21	(5)
Monitors	21	(1)
Monitor Quality	22	(1)
Printers	22	(1)
Impact Printers	23	(1)
Nonimpact Printers	23	(1)
Data Projectors	24	(1)
Facsimile (Fax) Machine	25	(1)
Multifunction Devices	25	(1)
Audio Output	25	(1)
Output Devices for Challenged Students	26	(1)
Summary of Output	26	(1)
What Is Storage?	27	(8)
Storage Media and Devices	27	(1)
Floppy Disks	28	(1)
Characteristics of a Floppy Disk	29	(2)
High-Capacity Disk Drives	31	(1)
Hard Disks	31	(1)
Compact Discs	32	(2)
CD-ROM	34	(1)
DVD-ROM	34	(1)
Summary of Storage	35	(1)
InBrief	36	(2)
KeyTerms	38	(1)
AtTheMovies	39	(1)
CheckPoint	40	(1)
TeacherTime	41	(1)
CyberClass	42	(1)
EdIssues	43	(2)
NetStuff	45	(1)
Buyer's Guide 2000 How to Purchase Install, and Maintain a Personal Computer	46
Using Multimedia in Education
Objectives	1	(1)
What Is Multimedia?	2	(7)
Text	4	(1)
Graphics	4	(2)
Animation	6	(1)
Audio	7	(1)
Video	7	(2)
Multimedia Applications	9	(8)
Computer-Based Training (CBT)	9	(1)
Electronic Books and References	10	(1)
How-To Guides	11	(1)
Multimedia and Electronic Magazines (E-Zines)	12	(1)
Entertainment and Edutainment	12	(2)
Virtual Reality	14	(1)
Information Kiosks	15	(1)
The World Wide Web	16	(1)
K-12 Educational Software Applications	17	(6)
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)	18	(1)
Drill-and-Practice Software	18	(1)
Educational Games	19	(1)
Tutorials	19	(1)
Educational Simulations	20	(1)
Integrated Learning Systems	21	(1)
Applications for Students with Disabilities	21	(1)
Web-Based Education	22	(1)
Multimedia Personal Computers	23	(4)
Sound Card	24	(1)
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives	24	(1)
Speakers and Microphones	24	(1)
Video Capture Card	25	(1)
Monitor and Video Adapter	25	(1)
Data Projectors and Projection Systems	25	(1)
Videodisc Players	26	(1)
Creating Multimedia Applications	27	(2)
Obtaining Graphics for a Multimedia Application	27	(1)
Multimedia Authoring Software	28	(1)
Why Are Multimedia Applications Important for Education?	29	(1)
Summary of Multimedia in Education	29	(1)
InBrief	30	(2)
KeyTerms	32	(1)
AtTheMovies	33	(1)
CheckPoint	34	(1)
Teachertime	35	(1)
CyberClass	36	(1)
EdIssues	37	(2)
NetStuff	39	(1)
Creating a HyperStudio Project	40	(1)
Education and Technology Integration
Objectives	1	(1)
What Is Curriculum?	2	(3)
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks	4	(1)
What Is Technology Integration?	5	(2)
Classroom Integration versus Computer Labs	5	(2)
The Classroom in Action	7	(1)
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum	8	(1)
Changing Instructional Strategies	9	(1)
Barriers to Technology Integration	10	(1)
Technology Integration and the Learning Process	11	(5)
The Learning Process	11	(1)
Technology and the Learning Process	12	(4)
Strategies for Teaching with Technology	16	(1)
The Role of the School District	16	(1)
Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom	17	(2)
Using a Computer Lab	17	(1)
One-Computer Classroom	18	(1)
Two-Computer Classroom	18	(1)
More Than Two Computers	19	(1)
Planning Lessons with Technology	19	(2)
KWL Charts	19	(2)
Instructional Models	21	(3)
The Assure Model	21	(3)
Getting Started at a New School	24	(4)
Information About Technology	24	(2)
Technology Training	26	(1)
Hardware	26	(1)
Software	26	(1)
Other Technologies	27	(1)
Technology Supplies	28	(1)
Putting It All Together	28	(3)
Creating an Integrated Learning Environment	29
The Classroom Centers	28	(2)
The Results of Technology Integration	30	(1)
Summary of Education and Technology Integration	31	(1)
InBrief	32	(2)
KeyTerms	34	(1)
AtTheMovies	35	(1)
CheckPoint	36	(1)
TeacherTime	37	(1)
CyberClass	38	(1)
EdIssues	39	(1)
NetStuff	40	(1)
Guide to Educational Sites and Professional Organizations	41	(1)
Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum
Objectives	1	(1)
Evaluating Educational Technology	2	(10)
Sources of Information	2	(4)
Evaluating Software Applications	6	(4)
Evaluating Web Resources	10	(2)
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration	12	(10)
Tools for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration	15	(2)
Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects	17	(2)
Putting It All Together --- Evaluating Technology Integration	19	(3)
Integration Strategies	22	(4)
One-Computer Classroom	22	(2)
Multi-Computer Classroom	24	(2)
Computer Lab	26	(1)
Curriculum Integration Activities	26	(16)
Curriculum Pages	26	(3)
Creating Lesson Plans	29	(13)
Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration	42	(1)
Fundraising Drives and Contests	42	(1)
Grants	43	(1)
Summary of Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum	43	(1)
InBrief	44	(2)
KeyTerms	46	(1)
AtTheMovies	47	(1)
CheckPoint	48	(1)
TeacherTime	49	(1)
CyberClass	50	(1)
EdIssues	51	(2)
NetStuff	53
Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education
Objectives	1	(1)
Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards	2	(12)
Computer Viruses	2	(2)
Virus Detection and Removal	4	(2)
Unauthorized Access and Use	6	(2)
Hardware Theft and Vandalism	8	(1)
Software Theft	8	(3)
Information Theft	11	(1)
System Failure	12	(1)
Backup Procedures	13	(1)
Ethics and the Information Age	14	(6)
Information Privacy	15	(2)
Employee and Student Monitoring	17	(1)
Copyright Laws	17	(3)
Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials	20	(7)
Federal Government and Organizational Controls	22	(1)
Parental Controls	23	(2)
Educational Controls	25	(2)
Emerging Technologies	27	(5)
The World Wide Web	29	(1)
Educational Software on DVD-ROM	30	(1)
Assistive Technologies	30	(1)
Web-Enhanced Textbooks	31	(1)
Web-Based Distance Learning	31	(1)
Summary of Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education	32	(1)
Summary of Teachers Discovering Computers	33	(1)
InBrief	34	(1)
KeyTerms	35	(1)
AtTheMovies	36	(1)
CheckPoint	37	(1)
TeacherTime	38	(1)
CyberClass	39	(1)
EdIssues	40	(1)
NetStuff	41	(1)
Guide to State and Federal Government Educational Web Sites	42
Index	1	(14)
Photo Credits	15