Using Technology in the Classroom

by Bitter, Gary G.; Pierson, Melissa E.

• ISBN13: 9780205332472
• ISBN10: 0205332471
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Using Technology in the Classroom highlights the essential topics related to using technology in education, as outlined in the new ISTE standards. Completely re-vamped and updated, this text includes the most current information on the use of technology in the classroom: online educational resources, the latest in educational software, electronic communication, creating Web-based instruction, emerging technology, as well as how to utilize each of these elements to implement a technology based curriculum. Educational Website addresses, screen captures, Internet activities, resources, and applications all provide clear and comprehensive information to equip students with the basic tools needed for understanding and integrating technology into education.

Table of Contents

Preface	xix
SECTION I Technology Operations and Concepts	1	(108)
Getting Started with Technology	1	(45)
Focus Questions	1	(1)
Literacy	2	(1)
Trends of The Information Age	2	(1)
Racing Toward The Biotechnology Age: The Third Millennium	3	(1)
What Is of Such Intrinsic Value?	3	(1)
How Is This Affecting Education And Educators?	4	(3)
Iste National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (Nets-T)	5	(2)
Nets Profiles of Technology-Literate Teachers	7	(5)
Technology Performance Profiles for Teacher Preparation	7	(1)
General Preparation Performance Profile	7	(1)
Professional Preparation Performance Profile	8	(1)
Student Teaching/Intership Performance Profile	9	(1)
First-Year Teaching Performance Profile	10	(1)
Iste National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S)	11	(1)
Technology Standards for Students	12	(1)
Nets Profiles of Technology-Literate Prek-12 Students	12	(4)
Profiles for Technology-Literate Students	13	(1)
Grades PreK-2	13	(1)
Grades 3-5	14	(1)
Grades 6-8	15	(1)
Grades 9-12	15	(1)
Computer Usage In Society	16	(3)
A Brief History of Computers	19	(9)
The First Generation of Computers	22	(1)
The Second Generation of Computers	23	(1)
The Third Generation of Computers	24	(1)
The Fourth Generation of Computers	24	(3)
Future Generations of Computers	27	(1)
Analog and Digital Computers	27	(1)
The Language of Computers	28	(2)
Primary Components of A Microcomputer	30	(9)
The Microphone/Keyboard/Cpu	30	(2)
Microcomputer Memory	32	(1)
Memory Storage Devices	33	(2)
Display Devices	35	(2)
Printing Devices	37	(2)
Using Your Microcomputer	39	(1)
Programming Your Microcomputer	40	(1)
The Personal Computer And The WWW	41	(1)
Summary	42	(1)
Learner Activities	42	(2)
Bibliography	44	(2)
Basic Productivity Operations	46	(13)
Focus Questions	46	(1)
Common Productivity Features	46	(2)
Word Processing	48	(3)
Word Processing in Education	48	(1)
Word Processing Fundamentals	49	(2)
Spreadsheets	51	(4)
Spreadsheets in Education	51	(1)
Spreadsheet Fundamentals	51	(3)
Formula Example	54	(1)
Databases	55	(2)
Databases in Education	55	(1)
Database Fundamentals	55	(2)
Summary	57	(1)
Learner Activities	58	(1)
Electronic Messaging	59	(14)
Focus Questions	59	(1)
Electronic Mail Fundamentals	59	(3)
Sending a Message	60	(1)
Responding to a Message	61	(1)
Advanced Features of Email Software Applications	62	(2)
Listservs	64	(2)
Joining a Listserv	65	(1)
Conversations for Everyone	65	(1)
The Issue of Privacy	66	(2)
Implications For Education	68	(3)
Classroom Vignette	70	(1)
Summary	71	(1)
Learner Activities	71	(1)
Bibliography	72	(1)
Feeling at Home on the Internet	73	(15)
Focus Questions	73	(1)
The World Wide Web	74	(3)
Hypertext	75	(1)
The Purpose of Web Browsers	75	(1)
How to Use a Web Browser	76	(1)
Searching The World Wide Web	77	(3)
Searching Strategies	78	(2)
Other Internet Services	80	(1)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)	80	(1)
Telnet	81	(1)
Newsgroups	81	(1)
Privacy And Security	81	(4)
Privacy	81	(2)
Security	83	(1)
Classroom Vignette	84	(1)
Summary	85	(1)
Learner Activities	85	(1)
Bibliography	86	(2)
Emerging Technologies	88	(21)
Focus Questions	88	(1)
Integrated Circuitry	89	(1)
Speech Recognition And Synthesis	89	(1)
Graphics	90	(1)
Other Emerging Technologies	91	(3)
Applications of Tomorrow's Technology	94	(2)
Databases In The Future	96	(1)
Data Communications	96	(1)
Artificial Intelligence	97	(1)
Computers In The Homes of Tomorrow	98	(2)
Computers For People With Disabilities	100	(1)
Computers In The Schools	101	(3)
The Future Student Computer	104	(1)
Summary	104	(1)
Learner Activities	105	(1)
Bibliography	106	(3)
SECTION II Planning and Designing Learning Environments	109	(84)
Research on Technology in Teaching and Learning	109	(20)
Focus Questions	109	(1)
Interpreting The Results of Research On Technology In Education	110	(3)
Changing Research Goals	111	(1)
New Learning Theory and Practice	111	(1)
Clarifying the Research Variables	112	(1)
Teaching With Technology	113	(3)
Technology-Using Teachers	114	(1)
Changes in Teaching Practice	115	(1)
Collegial Relationships	115	(1)
Stages of Integration	116	(1)
Learning With Technology	116	(6)
Overall Academic Effects	117	(2)
The Effect of Technology on Language Achievement	119	(1)
The Effect of Technology on Mathematics Achievement	120	(1)
The Effect of Technology on Science Achievement	120	(1)
The Effect of Technology on Social Studies Achievement	121	(1)
The Effect of Technology for Students With Special Needs	121	(1)
Changing Classroom Environments	122	(1)
Laptop Computers	122	(1)
Caveats	122	(2)
Teacher As Researcher	124	(1)
Summary	124	(1)
Learner Activities	125	(1)
Bibliography	126	(3)
Selecting Educational Resources	129	(16)
Focus Questions	129	(1)
Learning Resource Assessment Terminology	129	(1)
Guiding Principles Behind Developing A Resource Review And Selection Plan	130	(1)
A Software Review And Selection Process	131	(1)
Software Review Organizations And Other Review Information	132	(1)
An Example Educational Software Review Form	133	(7)
Identifying Information	134	(1)
Content and Technical Information	135	(1)
Evaluation Summary	136	(4)
Educational Website Review Guidelines	140	(1)
Objections To Current Review Practices And Future Trends	140	(2)
Classroom Vignette	142	(1)
Summary	142	(1)
Learner Activities	143	(1)
Bibliography	144	(1)
Educational Software Types	145	(16)
Focus Questions	145	(1)
Drill-And-Practice/Instructional Game Software	146	(2)
Category Description	146	(1)
Practical Integration	147	(1)
Classroom Vignette	147	(1)
Integrated Learning Systems	148	(1)
Category Description	148	(1)
Practical Integration	148	(1)
Problem-Solving Software	148	(3)
Category Description	148	(1)
Classroom Vignette	149	(1)
Classroom Vignette	150	(1)
Practical Integration	151	(1)
Reference Software	151	(1)
Category Description	151	(1)
Practical Integration	151	(1)
Simulation Software	151	(3)
Category Description	151	(1)
Classroom Vignette	152	(1)
Classroom Vignette	153	(1)
Practical Integration	154	(1)
Tool Software	154	(1)
Category Description	154	(1)
Practical Integration	155	(1)
Tutorial Software	155	(2)
Category Description	155	(1)
Classroom Vignette	156	(1)
Practical Integration	157	(1)
Web-Based Software	157	(1)
Summary	158	(1)
Learner Activities	159	(1)
Bibliography	160	(1)
Integrating World Wide Web Resources	161	(17)
Focus Questions	161	(1)
Considering The Instructional Use of Online Resources	161	(1)
Planning A Learning Experience	162	(1)
A Framework of Educational Resources	163	(1)
Planting The Information	163	(1)
Harvesting The Information	164	(9)
Jumping Off Sites	164	(2)
Content Resources	166	(6)
Experience Simulations	172	(1)
Research Tools	172	(1)
Cultivating The Information	173	(1)
Summary	174	(2)
Classroom Vignette	175	(1)
Learner Activities	176	(1)
Bibliography	176	(2)
Designing Online Instruction	178	(15)
Focus Questions	178	(1)
Types of Online Instruction	178	(2)
Online Instruction as a Supplement	179	(1)
Online District Information	179	(1)
Distance Education	180	(1)
Getting A Mental Plan	181	(1)
Audience	181	(1)
Types of Information	181	(1)
Presentation Strategies	182	(1)
The Design Process	182	(3)
Involve Students In Web Design	185	(1)
The Development Process	185	(4)
Practical Concerns	189	(1)
Server Storage	189	(1)
Maintaining A Quality Website	189	(1)
Check Your Site	189	(1)
Update Your Site	190	(1)
Improve Your Site	190	(1)
Summary	190	(1)
Classroom Vignette	191	(1)
Learner Activities	191	(1)
Bibliography	192	(1)
SECTION III Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum	193	(87)
Technology Integration in the Content Area	193	(26)
Focus Questions	193	(1)
Formulating Learning Activities	194	(2)
Learning Activities For Mathematics	196	(4)
Activity Title: Avery's Skateboard	196	(2)
Activity Title: Slippery Oil Prices	198	(2)
Learning Activities For Science	200	(4)
Activity Title: The Weather Report	200	(2)
Activity Title: Who's Who in Science	202	(2)
Learning Activities For Language Arts	204	(3)
Activity Title: Write a Story	204	(2)
Activity Title: Research Notes	206	(1)
Learning Activities For Social Studies	207	(5)
Activity Title: You Want to Sell Me What? The Many Forms of Advertising	208	(2)
Activity Title: Career Decisions	210	(2)
Learning Activities For Special Education	212	(3)
Activity Title: Logic Builders	212	(1)
Activity Title: Recreation and Leisure	213	(2)
Summary	215	(1)
Learner Activities	215	(1)
Bibliography	216	(3)
Technology Integration in Multidisciplinary Units	219	(11)
Focus Questions	219	(1)
Multidisciplinary Unit For Primary Grades (Prek-2)	220	(1)
Title of Unit: Helping Hands	220	(1)
Multidisciplinary Unit For Intermediate Grades (3-5)	221	(2)
Title of Unit: Eco Busters	221	(2)
Multidisciplinary Unit For Middle Grades (6-8)	223	(3)
Title of Unit: Attitude Shapers	223	(3)
Multidisciplinary Unit For Secondary Grades (9-12)	226	(1)
Title of Unit: Know Your Propositions	226	(1)
Summary	227	(1)
Learner Activities	228	(1)
Bibliography	228	(2)
Data Analysis and Simulations	230	(8)
Focus Questions	230	(1)
Data Analysis	230	(1)
Simulations	231	(1)
Statistics	232	(1)
Simulation Websites And Data Resources	233	(3)
Free Simulations	233	(1)
Activity Examples	234	(1)
Other Online Resources and Data Sets	234	(1)
Problem Activity 1: Business	235	(1)
Problem Activity 2: Politics	235	(1)
Summary	236	(1)
Learner Activities	236	(1)
Bibliography	237	(1)
Mathematical Modeling	238	(10)
Focus Questions	238	(1)
Mathematical Modeling	239	(1)
Problem Activity 1	239	(1)
Problem Activity 2	240	(1)
Spreadsheets	240	(3)
More on Spreadsheets: Their History and Use	240	(1)
Analysis and Projection	241	(1)
Problem Activity 3	242	(1)
Logo As A Learning Tool	243	(1)
Activity Title: Problem Solving with Logo	244	(1)
Summary	244	(2)
Learner Activities	246	(1)
Bibliography	246	(2)
Organizing and Managing	248	(16)
Focus Questions	248	(1)
Classroom Computers Versus Computer Labs	248	(2)
Organizing Learning In A Classroom Setting	250	(3)
Room Arrangement	250	(1)
Technical Procedures	251	(1)
Scheduling Computer Use	251	(1)
Assistance	252	(1)
Teamwork	253	(1)
Organizing Learning In A Single Computer Setting	253	(1)
Organizing Learning In A Lab Setting	254	(4)
Equipment	254	(1)
Preplanning and Preinstructing	254	(1)
Assistance	255	(1)
Teamwork and Creative Scheduling	256	(1)
Basic Lab Procedures	256	(2)
File Storage	258	(1)
The Role of The Library Media Center	258	(2)
Summary	260	(2)
Classroom Vignette	261	(1)
Learner Activities	262	(1)
Bibliography	263	(1)
Producing and Presenting	264	(16)
Focus Questions	264	(1)
Planning And Research Preparation	265	(1)
Defining the Purpose	265	(1)
Background Research	266	(1)
Storyboarding	266	(1)
Screen Design	266	(1)
Producing Multimedia Elements	266	(6)
Text	267	(1)
Graphics	268	(2)
Video	270	(1)
Audio	270	(2)
Animation	272	(1)
Authoring Multimedia Productions	272	(3)
Building Blocks	272	(1)
Objects	273	(1)
Transitions	274	(1)
Presenting With Multimedia Technology	275	(1)
Hardware	275	(1)
Software	275	(1)
Preparation	275	(1)
Summary	276	(1)
Classroom Vignette	277	(1)
Learner Activities	277	(1)
Bibliography	278	(2)
SECTION IV Assessment and Evaluation	280	(14)
Assessing and Evaluating	280	(14)
Focus Questions	280	(1)
Measurement Definitions	280	(1)
Technology As The Focus	281	(1)
Content As The Focus	282	(1)
Technology As A Data Collection Tool	283	(1)
Technology As A Recording, Analysis, And Communication Tool	284	(7)
Quantitative Record Keeping	285	(2)
Qualitative Record Keeping	287	(1)
Portfolio Assessment	288	(3)
Summary	291	(1)
Classroom Vignette	291	(1)
Learner Activities	292	(1)
Bibliography	292	(2)
SECTION V Productivity and Professional Practice	294	(18)
Productivity and Classroom Administration	294	(12)
Focus Questions	294	(1)
Communication	295	(2)
Student Contact Information	295	(1)
Letters	296	(1)
Newsletters	297	(1)
Official Correspondence	297	(1)
Planning	297	(3)
Lesson Plans	298	(1)
Planning for Individual Student Needs	299	(1)
Designing a Classroom Layout	300	(1)
Scheduling	300	(2)
Budgeting Money	301	(1)
Booking Classroom Guests	302	(1)
Generating	302	(1)
Conclusion	303	(1)
Summary	303	(2)
Classroom Vignette	304	(1)
Learner Activities	305	(1)
Bibliography	305	(1)
The Professional Educator	306	(6)
Focus Questions	306	(1)
Collegial Communication	306	(1)
Professional Associations	307	(1)
Educational Funding Opportunities	308	(1)
Professional Development	309	(1)
Summary	310	(1)
Learner Activities	310	(2)
SECTION VI Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues	312	(18)
Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues	312	(18)
Focus Questions	312	(1)
Computer Fraud And Misuse	313	(5)
Theft of Money	313	(1)
Theft of Goods	314	(1)
Theft of Information	314	(1)
Theft of Time	315	(1)
Theft of Programs	315	(1)
Computer Software: Copyright Issues	316	(1)
Theft of Identity	317	(1)
Physical Abuse of Computers	318	(1)
Maintaining Security	319	(2)
Individual Privacy	321	(2)
Ethical And Legal Concerns In Education	323	(1)
Equity In Education	324	(1)
Summary	325	(1)
Learner Activities	326	(1)
Bibliography	327	(3)
Appendix Software Publisher Contact Information	330	(8)
Index	338