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Computer education for teachers : integrating technology into classroom teaching
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Edition:
6th ed.
Publication Information:
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2009
Physical Description:
xvii, 393 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780470141106

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Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching is designed to introduce future teachers to computer technology in a meaningful, practical fashion. It is written for undergraduate and graduate students who want an up-to-date, readable, practical, concise introduction to computers for teachers.


Author Notes

Vicki Sharp is a best-selling author of over 30 books. Her Ed Tech book is currently the number 3 book in this market. She teaches at California State University-Northridge 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 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.


Table of Contents

Part 1 An Introduction To Computers And Educational Technology
Chapter 1 The Historical Past
hapter 2 Getting Started On The Computer
Part 2 Integrating The Internet Into The Classroom
Chapter 3 Networking, Internet And Distance Learning
Chapter 4 The Web
Chapter 5 Internet Issues
Part 3 Using And Selecting Educational Technology
Chapter 6 Word Processing
Chapter 7 Desktop Publishing
Chapter 8 Databases
Chapter 9 Spreadsheets And Integrated Programs
Chapter 10 Digital Photography And Newer Technologies
Chapter 11 Multimedia And Video Technology
Chapter 12 Selecting Software And Integrating It Into The Classroom
Chapter 13 Technology In Special Education: Assistive Technology
Chapter 14 Teacher Support Tools, Music, Art, And Graphics Software
Part 4 What Teachers Should Know About Educational Technology
Chapter 15 One Computer In The Classroom
Chapter 16 Learning Theorists, And Research
Chapter 17 The Future
Appendix A Directory Of Selected Software Publishers
Appendix B Recommended Mail Order And Online Software Sources
Glossary
Index