Sinossi
Designed to meet the needs of the student unfamiliar with the use of the computer in the classroom, this text is written for undergraduate and graduate education students who want an up-to-date, readable, practical, and concise introduction to computers for teachers. Included in the text are a wealth of classroom lessons that integrate technology.
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L'autore
Vicki F. Sharp is a professor at California State University with experience teaching in elementary school. She received her Ph.D. in Quantitative Research from St. Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University. She teaches math/science methods courses and computer courses and supervises student teachers. She has authored or co-authored over twenty-five books including Statistics for the Social Sciences (Little Brown), HyperStudio in an Hour and PowerPoint in an Hour (ISTE), Make it with Office and Make it with Inspiration (Visions Technology in Education). She serves as a computer consultant and trainer for software publishers and school districts in Southern California. She speaks at computer conventions such as Computer User Educators (CUE) and The National Education Computing Conference (NECC). She is currently a member of the Educational Advisory Board for Knowledge Adventurer, one of the top publishers of educational software. Her special interests are integrating the computer into the classroom, teacher education, and school improvement.
Contenuti
Part 1: An Introduction to Computers and Educational Technology
Chapter 1: The History of Computers
Chapter 2: Educational Milestones and Standards
Part 2: Using and Selecting Educational Technology
Chapter 3: Getting Started on the Computer
Chapter 4: Word Processing
Chapter 5: Desktop Publishing
Chapter 6: Databases
Chapter 7: Spreadsheets
Chapter 8: Multimedia
Chapter 9: Telecommunications and the Internet
Chapter 10: Distance Learning and Internet-Related Issues
Part 3: Integrating Educational Technology into the Classroom
Chapter 11: Integrating the World Wide Web (WWW) into the Classroom
Chapter 12: Selecting Technology and Integrating it into the Classroom
Chapter 13: Computers in Special Education
Chapter 14: Teacher Support Tools and Graphics Software
Part 4: What Teachers Should Know About Educational Technology
Chapter 15: Issues and Research for Educational Technology
Chapter 16: The Future
Appendix A: Directory of Selected Software Publishers
Appendix B: Recommended Mail Order and Online Software Sources
Glossary
Index
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