101 essential lists for using ICT in the classroom

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Title:

Personal Author:

Cole, George

Series:

101 essential lists series

Publication Information:

London : Continuum, 2006

ISBN:

9780826488695

Subject Term:

Educational technology

Education -- Data processing

Computer-assisted instruction

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Summary

Lists range from understanding computers to showing how computers can be used in all subjects across the curriculum.

Author Notes

George Cole was a science teacher for thirteen years. He is now a full-time freelance writer specialising in technology. He regularly contributes to the TES, The Guardian, Educational Computing and Technology and Education Marketplace.

Chapter 1 The Basics	p. 1
1 Why we use ICT in schools	p. 1
2 Management benefits	p. 2
3 Using ICT in the classroom	p. 3
4 Basic ICT skills	p. 4
5 Computer jargon	p. 5
6 Email language	p. 6
Chapter 2 Using Software	p. 7
7 Types of software	p. 7
8 Popular software used in schools	p. 8
9 Software media	p. 9
10 How to assess software	p. 10
Chapter 3 The Hardware	p. 11
11 Computers in schools	p. 11
12 Connecting ports on computers	p. 12
13 Looking after your computer	p. 13
14 Computer maintenance	p. 14
15 Health and safety issues	p. 15
16 Why it won't work!	p. 16
17 Useful peripherals	p. 17
18 Back-up media	p. 18
19 Checklist: ICT inside the classroom	p. 19
20 Checklist: ICT outside the classroom	p. 20
21 Preparing for digital video	p. 21
22 Twelve ways to use sensors	p. 22
23 Ten good reasons to use a tablet PC	p. 23
24 Mobile phone possibilities	p. 24
25 Going wireless	p. 25
26 Wireless networking: the downside	p. 26
27 What to do when things go wrong	p. 27
28 Home truths	p. 28
Chapter 4 Keeping ICT Safe and Secure	p. 29
29 Good password practice	p. 29
30 Safe Internet surfing in schools	p. 30
31 Developing a school policy	p. 31
32 Computer nasties	p. 32
33 Internet safety and your home computer	p. 33
Chapter 5 ICT in the Classroom	p. 35
34 Planning a lesson using ICT	p. 35
35 Getting prepared	p. 37
36 Children with special educational needs	p. 38
37 Using ICT for SEN	p. 39
38 Add-ons for SEN	p. 40
39 Presentations with PowerPoint	p. 41
40 Interactive whiteboards	p. 43
41 Why interactive whiteboards work	p. 44
42 Using an interactive whiteboard	p. 45
43 Data projectors	p. 46
Chapter 6 Going Online	p. 47
44 Making the most of the Internet	p. 47
45 Using the Internet for teaching and learning	p. 48
46 Resources for online work	p. 49
47 Useful features on a web browser	p. 50
48 Why use a web cache?	p. 51
49 Using the Internet in a lesson	p. 52
50 E-learning	p. 53
51 Benefits of e-learning	p. 54
52 Bridging the digital divide	p. 55
53 Tips for video conferencing	p. 56
54 Websites for teachers	p. 57
55 Online fun for pupils	p. 59
56 Websites for parents	p. 61
Chapter 7 ICT across the Subjects	p. 62
57 Making ICT work for English	p. 62
58 English: websites	p. 64
59 Making ICT work for mathematics	p. 65
60 Mathematics: websites	p. 66
61 Making ICT work for science	p. 67
62 Science: websites	p. 68
63 Making ICT work for humanities	p. 69
64 Humanities: websites	p. 70
65 Making ICT work for modern foreign languages	p. 71
66 Modern foreign languages: websites	p. 72
67 Making ICT work for art and design	p. 73
68 Art and design: websites	p. 74
69 Making ICT work for music	p. 75
70 Music: websites	p. 76
71 Making ICT work for PE	p. 77
72 PE: websites	p. 78
73 Making ICT work for RE	p. 79
74 RE: websites	p. 80
Chapter 8 Using ICT for Creativity	p. 81
75 Why use digital video in the classroom?	p. 81
76 Essential kit for digital video	p. 83
77 Getting a PC for video editing	p. 84
78 Tips for using a camcorder	p. 85
79 Using digital video in lessons	p. 86
80 Creating a video	p. 87
81 Get painting	p. 88
82 Making music	p. 89
83 Preparing a multimedia presentation	p. 90
84 Creative writing	p. 91
Chapter 9 Communication	p. 92
85 Email in schools	p. 92
86 Email etiquette	p. 93
87 Sending and receiving emails	p. 94
88 Using chat and instant messaging	p. 95
89 Making a web page	p. 96
90 Pupil web pages	p. 97
91 Planning your school website	p. 98
92 What to include on your school website	p. 99
93 Designing the website	p. 100
94 School website security	p. 101
95 Developing your school intranet	p. 102
Chapter 10 Keeping on Top of ICT	p. 103
96 Extending the life of your PC	p. 103
97 Maintaining your software	p. 104
98 Keeping up to speed with ICT	p. 105
99 What to customize on your computer	p. 106
100 Finding the right buttons	p. 107
101 Why computers won't replace teachers	p. 108

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