Title:
Teachers discovering computers : integrating technology in the classroom
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, Mass. : Course Technology, 1999
ISBN:
9780789546388
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Summary
Summary
Part of the market-leading Shelly Cashman Series, this exciting four-color text offers a visually appealing layout that brings computer concepts to life. It presents practical, effective, theory-based strategies from a teacher's perspective to help integrate technology resources and methods into today's classroom.
Table of Contents
Preface | p. vii |
Chapter 1 Introduction to Using Computers in Education | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
Curriculum-Specific Learning | p. 2 |
What Is a Personal Computer? | p. 3 |
Computer, Information, and Integration Literacy | p. 5 |
What Is a Computer and What Does It Do? | p. 6 |
The Components of a Computer | p. 7 |
Input Devices | p. 7 |
Output Devices | p. 8 |
System Unit | p. 8 |
Storage Devices | p. 9 |
Communications Devices | p. 10 |
Why Is a Computer So Powerful? | p. 10 |
Speed | p. 11 |
Reliability | p. 11 |
Accuracy | p. 11 |
Storage | p. 11 |
Communications | p. 11 |
Computer Software | p. 11 |
System Software | p. 13 |
Application Software | p. 14 |
Software Development | p. 16 |
Networks and the Internet | p. 16 |
Why Use Computer Technology in Education? | p. 18 |
An Example of How One School Uses Computers | p. 21 |
Superintendent | p. 21 |
Principal | p. 22 |
School Secretary | p. 22 |
Technology Coordinator | p. 22 |
Cafeteria Manager | p. 23 |
Media Specialist | p. 23 |
Teachers | p. 23 |
Parent | p. 24 |
Community | p. 25 |
Using the Textbook Web Site | p. 25 |
Interacting with End-of-Chapter Materials | p. 26 |
Timeline--Milestones in Computer History | p. 27 |
Summary of an Introduction to Using Computers in Education | p. 27 |
In Brief | p. 28 |
Key Terms | p. 30 |
Check Point | p. 31 |
Teaching Today | p. 32 |
Education Issues | p. 34 |
Integration Corner | p. 35 |
Software Corner | p. 36 |
In the Lab | p. 37 |
Learn It Online | p. 40 |
Special Feature | p. 42 |
Chapter 2 Communications Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
What Is Communications? | p. 2 |
Communications Networks | p. 2 |
Local Area Networks | p. 5 |
Wide Area Networks | p. 5 |
Home Networks | p. 5 |
Networking the Classroom, School, and District | p. 5 |
Wireless Schools and Classrooms | p. 7 |
High Speed or Broadband Access | p. 9 |
The Benefits of Computer Networks in Education | p. 9 |
What Is the Internet? | p. 10 |
History of the Internet | p. 11 |
How the Internet Works | p. 14 |
Internet Service Providers versus Online Service Providers | p. 15 |
Connecting to the Internet | p. 16 |
The Internet Backbone | p. 17 |
Internet Addresses | p. 18 |
The World Wide Web | p. 20 |
How a Web Page Works | p. 21 |
Web Browser Software | p. 22 |
Searching for Information on the Web | p. 24 |
Multimedia on the Web | p. 25 |
Other Internet Services | p. 30 |
p. 30 | |
FTP | p. 31 |
Newsgroups and Message Boards | p. 32 |
Mailing Lists | p. 33 |
Chat Rooms | p. 33 |
Instant Messaging | p. 34 |
Netiquette | p. 34 |
Internet Security | p. 33 |
The Impact of the Internet and the World Wide Web on Education | p. 35 |
The Future of the Internet and the World Wide Web | p. 36 |
Guide to World Wide Web Sites and Searching Techniques | p. 37 |
Summary of Communications Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web | p. 37 |
In Brief | p. 38 |
Key Terms | p. 40 |
Check Point | p. 41 |
Teaching Today | p. 42 |
Education Issues | p. 43 |
Integration Corner | p. 44 |
Software Corner | p. 45 |
In the Lab | p. 46 |
Learn It Online | p. 49 |
Special Feature | p. 50 |
Chapter 3 Productivity Software Applications for Educators | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
Application Software | p. 2 |
The Role of the Operating System | p. 2 |
The Role of the User Interface | p. 4 |
Starting a Software Application | p. 4 |
Working with Software Applications | p. 6 |
Productivity Software | p. 8 |
Word Processing Software | p. 10 |
Spreadsheet Software | p. 13 |
Database Software | p. 15 |
Presentation Graphics Software | p. 17 |
Personal Information Managers | p. 22 |
Software Suites and Integrated Software | p. 22 |
Graphics and Multimedia Software | p. 23 |
Desktop Publishing Software | p. 23 |
Paint/Image Editing Software | p. 24 |
Video and Audio Editing Software | p. 25 |
Clip Art/Image Gallery | p. 25 |
Multimedia Authoring Software | p. 25 |
Web Page Authoring Software | p. 26 |
Software for School and Professional Use | p. 26 |
School and Student Management Software | p. 27 |
Grade Book Software | p. 28 |
Educational/Reference | p. 28 |
Special Needs Software | p. 30 |
Software for Home and Personal Use | p. 30 |
Personal Finance Software | p. 30 |
Tax Preparation Software | p. 31 |
Legal Software | p. 32 |
Personal Computer Entertainment Software | p. 32 |
Learning Aids and Support Tools | p. 32 |
Software Versions and Upgrades | p. 33 |
Using Different Operating Systems | p. 34 |
Using Different Software Versions | p. 35 |
Working with Macintosh Computers and PCs | p. 36 |
Creating a Teacher's Web Page | p. 37 |
Summary of Productivity Software Applications for Educators | p. 37 |
In Brief | p. 38 |
Key Terms | p. 40 |
Check Point | p. 41 |
Teaching Today | p. 42 |
Education Issues | p. 43 |
Integration Corner | p. 44 |
Software Corner | p. 45 |
In the Lab | p. 46 |
Learn It Online | p. 49 |
Special Feature | p. 50 |
Chapter 4 Hardware Applications for Educators | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
The System Unit | p. 2 |
Data Representation | p. 2 |
The Components of the System Unit | p. 4 |
The Motherboard | p. 5 |
CPU and Microprocessor | p. 5 |
The Control Unit | p. 6 |
The Arithmetic/Logic Unit | p. 7 |
The System Clock | p. 7 |
Memory | p. 7 |
Random Access Memory (RAM) | p. 8 |
Read-Only Memory (ROM) | p. 9 |
Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards | p. 9 |
Ports and Connectors | p. 10 |
What Is Input? | p. 12 |
What Are Input Devices? | p. 13 |
The Keyboard | p. 13 |
Pointing Devices | p. 15 |
Optical Readers | p. 18 |
Optical Scanner | p. 18 |
Digital Cameras | p. 19 |
Audio and Video Input | p. 19 |
Input Devices for Handheld Computers | p. 19 |
Input Devices for Students with Exceptionalities | p. 20 |
What is Output? | p. 21 |
What Are Output Devices? | p. 22 |
Monitors and Display Devices | p. 22 |
Monitor Quality | p. 24 |
Printers | p. 25 |
Impact Printers | p. 25 |
Nonimpact Printers | p. 26 |
Data Projectors | p. 26 |
Facsimile (Fax) Machine | p. 27 |
Multifunction Devices | p. 28 |
Audio Output | p. 28 |
Output Devices for Students with Exceptionalities | p. 28 |
What Is Storage? | p. 29 |
Storage Media and Devices | p. 29 |
Floppy Disks | p. 30 |
Characteristics of a Floppy Disk | p. 30 |
High-Capacity Removable Disks | p. 31 |
Hard Disks | p. 32 |
Compact Discs | p. 32 |
CD-ROM | p. 33 |
CD-R and CD-RW | p. 34 |
DVD-ROM | p. 34 |
Miniature Storage Media | p. 35 |
Buyer's Guide | p. 35 |
Summary of Hardware Applications for Educators | p. 35 |
In Brief | p. 36 |
Key Terms | p. 38 |
Check Point | p. 39 |
Teaching Today | p. 40 |
Education Issues | p. 41 |
Integration Corner | p. 42 |
Software Corner | p. 43 |
In the Lab | p. 44 |
Learn It Online | p. 47 |
Special Feature | p. 48 |
Chapter 5 Integrating Multimedia and Educational Software Applications | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
What Is Multimedia? | p. 2 |
Text | p. 4 |
Graphics | p. 4 |
Animation | p. 6 |
Audio | p. 6 |
Video | p. 7 |
Multimedia Applications | p. 8 |
Computer-Based Training (CBT) | p. 9 |
Electronic Books and References | p. 9 |
How-To Guides | p. 12 |
Multimedia Newspapers and Magazines (E-Zines) | p. 12 |
Entertainment and Edutainment | p. 14 |
Virtual Reality | p. 15 |
Information Kiosks | p. 16 |
The World Wide Web | p. 16 |
Web-Based Training (WBT) and Distance Learning | p. 17 |
K-12 Educational Software Applications | p. 20 |
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) | p. 21 |
Drill-and-Practice Software | p. 21 |
Educational Games | p. 22 |
Tutorials | p. 22 |
Educational Simulations | p. 23 |
Integrated Learning Systems | p. 23 |
Applications for Students with Disabilities | p. 24 |
Curriculum-Specific Educational Software | p. 25 |
Creating Multimedia Applications | p. 28 |
Obtaining Graphics for a Multimedia Application | p. 28 |
Multimedia and Web Authoring Software | p. 29 |
Presenting Multimedia | p. 30 |
Why Are Multimedia Applications Important for Education? | p. 32 |
Guide to Professional Educational Organizations | p. 33 |
Summary of Multimedia in Education | p. 33 |
In Brief | p. 34 |
Key Terms | p. 36 |
Check Point | p. 37 |
Teaching Today | p. 38 |
Education Issues | p. 39 |
Integration Corner | p. 41 |
Software Corner | p. 42 |
In the Lab | p. 43 |
Learn It Online | p. 46 |
Special Feature | p. 47 |
Chapter 6 Education and Technology Integration | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
What Is Curriculum? | p. 2 |
Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks | p. 3 |
What Is Technology Integration? | p. 5 |
Classroom Integration versus Traditional Computer Labs | p. 5 |
The Classroom in Action | p. 7 |
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum | p. 8 |
Changing Instructional Strategies | p. 9 |
Barriers to Technology Integration | p. 10 |
Technology Integration and the Learning Process | p. 11 |
The Learning Process | p. 12 |
Technology and the Learning Process | p. 13 |
Strategies for Teaching with Technology | p. 16 |
The Role of the School District | p. 16 |
Planning for Technology Integration in the Classroom | p. 17 |
Using a Computer Lab | p. 17 |
Using a Wireless Mobile Lab | p. 18 |
One-Computer Classroom | p. 19 |
Two-Computer Classroom | p. 19 |
More Than Two Computers | p. 20 |
Planning Lessons with Technology | p. 20 |
KWL Charts | p. 20 |
Instructional Models | p. 22 |
The ASSURE Model | p. 22 |
Getting Started at a New School | p. 25 |
Information About Technology | p. 25 |
Technology Training | p. 26 |
Hardware | p. 26 |
Software | p. 26 |
Other Technologies | p. 27 |
Technology Supplies | p. 28 |
Putting It All Together | p. 28 |
Creating an Integrated Learning Environment | p. 28 |
The Classroom Centers | p. 29 |
The Results of Technology Integration | p. 30 |
Learning Theories and Educational Research | p. 31 |
Summary of Education and Technology Integration | p. 31 |
In Brief | p. 32 |
Key Terms | p. 34 |
Check Point | p. 35 |
Teaching Today | p. 36 |
Education Issues | p. 37 |
Integration Corner | p. 38 |
Software Corner | p. 39 |
In the Lab | p. 40 |
Learn It Online | p. 44 |
Special Feature | p. 45 |
Chapter 7 Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
Evaluating Educational Technology | p. 2 |
Sources of Information | p. 2 |
Evaluating Software Applications | p. 6 |
Evaluating Web Resources | p. 9 |
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration | p. 12 |
Tools for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technology Integration | p. 12 |
Evaluating Technology-Based Student Projects | p. 17 |
Putting it All Together--Evaluating Technology Integration | p. 20 |
Integration Strategies | p. 21 |
One-Computer Classroom | p. 22 |
Multi-Computer Classroom | p. 24 |
Computer Labs | p. 26 |
Curriculum Integration Activities | p. 26 |
Curriculum Pages | p. 26 |
Creating Lesson Plans | p. 28 |
Finding Funds to Support Classroom Technology Integration | p. 41 |
Fundraising Drives and Contest | p. 41 |
Grants | p. 42 |
Creating a Curriculum Page | p. 43 |
Summary of Integrating Educational Technology into the Curriculum | p. 43 |
In Brief | p. 44 |
Key Terms | p. 46 |
Check Point | p. 47 |
Teaching Today | p. 48 |
Education Issues | p. 49 |
Integration Corner | p. 51 |
Software Corner | p. 52 |
In the Lab | p. 53 |
Learn It Online | p. 57 |
Special Feature | p. 58 |
Chapter 8 Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education | |
Objectives | p. 1 |
Computer Security: Risks and Safeguards | p. 2 |
Computer Viruses | p. 2 |
Virus Detection and Removal | p. 5 |
Unauthorized Access and Use | p. 7 |
Firewalls | p. 8 |
Hardware Theft and Vandalism | p. 9 |
Software Theft | p. 10 |
Information Theft | p. 12 |
System Failure | p. 13 |
Backup Procedures | p. 15 |
Ethics and the Information Age | p. 16 |
Information Privacy | p. 16 |
Employee and Student Monitoring | p. 19 |
Copyright Laws | p. 19 |
Internet Ethics and Objectionable Materials | p. 22 |
Parental Controls | p. 24 |
Educational Controls | p. 25 |
Emerging Technologies | p. 27 |
The World Wide Web | p. 29 |
Educational Software on DVD-ROM | p. 30 |
Assistive Technologies | p. 30 |
Web-Enhanced Textbooks | p. 31 |
Web-Based Distance Learning | p. 31 |
A School without Wires | p. 32 |
Guide to State, Federal, and Professional Organizations Web Sites | p. 32 |
Summary of Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education | p. 33 |
Summary of Teachers Discovering Computers | p. 33 |
In Brief | p. 34 |
Key Terms | p. 36 |
Check Point | p. 37 |
Teaching Today | p. 38 |
Education Issues | p. 39 |
Integration Corner | p. 40 |
Software Corner | p. 41 |
In the Lab | p. 42 |
Learn It Online | p. 46 |
Special Feature | p. 47 |
Index | p. 1.01 |
Photo Credits | p. 1.15 |