A Teacher's Guide to Using Technology in the Classroom

by Ivers, Karen S.

• ISBN13: 9781591580744
• ISBN10: 1591580749
• Edition: Teacher
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-30
• Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc

Summary

Important for beginning teachers and media specialists, this guide discusses the use of technology from a pedagogical perspective.

Author Biography

KAREN S. IVERS is Assistant Professor at California State University, Fullerton.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Teachers and Technology	1	(22)
A Scenario	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Technology Standards for Teachers	2	(3)
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers	2	(2)
State Technology Standards for Teachers	4	(1)
Computers 101	5	(3)
Computer Basics	5	(2)
Learning More About Computers	7	(1)
Computer Support	8	(9)
Getting to Know Your Technology Resource Teacher	8	(1)
Technology Tips and Tricks	9	(8)
Summary	17	(1)
Activities	17	(1)
References	17	(1)
Blackline Masters	18	(5)
Teacher Tools	23	(14)
A Scenario	23	(1)
Introduction	23	(1)
Productivity Tools	24	(4)
Instructional and Creative Tasks	24	(1)
Record Keeping	25	(3)
Internet Resources for Teachers	28	(7)
Productivity and Management Tasks	28	(1)
Lesson Plans	29	(1)
Electronic Discussions	29	(6)
Additional Resources	35	(1)
Summary	35	(1)
Activities	35	(1)
Blackline Master	35	(2)
Meeting the Needs of All Students	37	(22)
A Scenario	37	(1)
Introduction	37	(1)
How Technology Can Help Students Learn	38	(3)
Multiple Intelligences	39	(1)
Constructivism	40	(1)
Cooperative Learning	41	(1)
Technology and Students with Additional Needs	41	(12)
English Language Learners	41	(2)
Assistive Technologies	43	(8)
Gifted Students	51	(2)
Summary	53	(1)
Activities	53	(1)
Resources	53	(2)
References	55	(4)
Prerequisites to Using Computers in the Classroom	59	(16)
A Scenario	59	(1)
Introduction	59	(1)
Technology Standards for Students	60	(5)
National Education Technology Standards (NETS)	60	(2)
State Technology Standards	62	(1)
Local Technology Standards	63	(2)
Computer Policies and Issues	65	(6)
Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs)	65	(1)
Technology Use Plan (TUP)	66	(1)
Gender and Equity Concerns	67	(2)
Ethics, Privacy, and Safety Issues	69	(2)
Summary	71	(1)
Activities	71	(1)
References	71	(4)
Evaluating Instructional Resources: Software	75	(20)
A Scenario	75	(1)
Introduction	75	(1)
Evaluating Software for Students	76	(15)
Software Categories	76	(11)
Evaluation Criteria	87	(2)
Evaluation Resources	89	(2)
Summary	91	(1)
Activities	92	(1)
Blackline Masters	92	(3)
Evaluating Instructional Resources: The Internet	95	(18)
A Scenario	95	(1)
Introduction	95	(1)
Resources for Students	96	(3)
Interactive Programs	96	(1)
Online Experts	97	(1)
Web Sites for Children	98	(1)
Research Activities	99	(7)
Basic Research	99	(1)
Advanced Research	100	(2)
Original Research	102	(4)
Evaluation Criteria	106	(2)
Intent	106	(1)
Content	107	(1)
Additional Tips	108	(1)
Issues to Consider	108	(1)
Troubleshooting Tips for the Internet	108	(1)
Summary	109	(1)
Activities	110	(1)
Resources	110	(1)
References	110	(1)
Blackline Masters	110	(3)
Managing and Assessing Computer Use in the Classroom	113	(28)
A Scenario	113	(1)
Introduction	113	(1)
When to Use Computers	114	(3)
Objectives and Learner Outcomes	114	(1)
Assessing Resources	115	(1)
Prerequisite Skills	116	(1)
Assessment Issues	116	(1)
Planning and Managing Computer-Based Lessons	117	(11)
Grouping Strategies	117	(4)
Designing a Classroom Computer Schedule	121	(3)
Lesson Ideas and Examples	124	(4)
Monitoring and Assessing Students' Work	128	(4)
Ongoing Assessment	128	(2)
Rubrics	130	(2)
Summary	132	(1)
Activities	133	(1)
Resources	133	(1)
References	133	(1)
Blackline Masters	134	(7)
Glossary	141	(2)
Index	143